Ancient Strengthening Technique - Chapter 2339

Chapter 2339

AST 2339 – Well-doer of Nine Lifetimes, Bai Sheng, a Gift for You

Heishui City was huge, but it was still easy for Qing Shui to look for the Duke Palace . Furthermore, with its isolated location, nobody would notice even if it was destroyed . Of course, he wouldn’t do something so heartless .

Now, he had to think of a way for these people to do fewer of such atrocities, but he couldn’t think of a good way even after a long time pondering . Every power and every domain had its own set of circumstances . He couldn’t just do as he willed; he didn’t have that sort of abilities .

However, since he had already promised the villagers, he would have to do something about it . Some things couldn’t be terminated completely, but reducing them was possible . Hence, Qing Shui planned on observing the Hei Clan . It would be good if they could exercise restraint; otherwise, he would find another clan to replace them .

“Brother, send me to Duke Palace!” Qing Shui waved down a beast carriage which served as his choice of transportation .

The cart driver was a young man who had noticed that Qing Shui’s appearance was out of ordinary, and most importantly, he had great manners . It was possible that he was a member of the aristocracy, but these people usually had their own demonic beasts as transportation . It wasn’t possible that they would ride a beast carriage like his .

Still, even though those were his thoughts, he still smiled and said, “Alright! Sit well!”

Qing Shui nodded and shut his eyes to regain some energy . His thoughts went back and forth about what to do . This Hei Clan had committed many sins, but their powers were at the expense of the blood from countless others, with bones standing still and tall . A General’s accomplishment was built upon thousands of withered bones, much less than that of a powerful clan .

“Sir, we’ve arrived at Duke Palace!”

Qing Shui stepped down and paid the fares before fixing his attention on the luxurious manor in front of him .

That was the situation in the World of the Nine Continents . The extent of power and clan could be deduced from the manors . The greater their influences, the bigger their manors as well as the number of members . The manor in front of him was huge with doors standing at almost twenty meters high, fifteen meters wide . There were words written in gold .

Duke Palace!

The words were written in flamboyant and cursive calligraphy, with an indescribable arrogance . Qing Shui observed the forceful strokes which were filled with haughtiness . The words were well written, but there was something lacking . Words were just like humans, with just a glance, you could tell that the person who wrote it was domineering and brash .

Qing Shui could also feel what it was lacking too . It was reserve strength .

They were lacking in reserve strength!

The Hei Clan was the owner of Duke Palace, where the tyrant dwelled . With that logic, there should be great reserve strength here, why would they be lacking it? At this moment, a voice sounded . “Is there something wrong with the words? They were written by the owner of the Hei Clan; he’s an Art Maestro at Heishui, and writing is his forte . ”

Qing Shui turned around and was met with a handsome, young man .

“It’s well written . You are?” Qing Shui smiled .

“I’m Bai Sheng . You don’t look familiar; how do I address you?” Bai Sheng laughed as he asked .

“I’m Qing Shui . I’m here to seek justice from the Hei Clan . Are they here?” Qing Shui retained his smile .

Qing Shui wasn’t afraid of letting his presence known . Qing Shui didn’t have anything to fear in the Demon King Domain, besides, this was a Duke Palace in the Water Nation . He didn’t mind much about Bai Sheng either . He didn’t care if he was a real member of the Bai Clan or someone from the Hei Clan pretending to be one .

“The Hei Clan runs the Duke Palace here . Brother Qing, I suggest that you don’t advance further . How are you going to fight the Duke Palace alone?” Bai Sheng frowned as he spoke sincerely .

“Thank you for your concern, but there’s no need to worry about me . If you’re really from the Bai Clan, then I don’t mind giving you a huge gift . ” Qing Shui smiled .

Qing Shui had long since realized that Bai Sheng’s karmic luck was overflowing . It was superimposing perfectly with his physique of the legendary Well-doer of Nine Lifetimes . Most importantly, his might was truly decent . This was also why he figured that Bai Sheng wasn’t part of the Hei Clan .

“Brother, it isn’t worth it to die in vain,” Bai Sheng continued to persuade .

“Can you tell me what’s the strongest aspect of the Hei Clan? Do they have a formidable force backing them?” Qing Shui asked after some thought .

“The Hei Clan’s strongest power lies in its Guardian Beast . Without the Guardian Beast, they wouldn’t be able to stay in their position of power,” Bai Sheng replied .

Qing Shui laughed . “Actually, you can ignore the Hei Clan’s Guardian Beast . ”

“What?” Bai Sheng responded in disbelief .

“Do you know when did the Hei Clan write these words? Approximately?” Qing Shui probed .

“Five years ago!”

“Then, did anyone see the Guardian Beast for the past five years?” Qing Shui asked confidently .

“Well, I’ve not heard anyone who claimed they did . However, it’s normal to not see Guardian Beasts and the like for a decade,” Bai Sheng responded .

“That’s why the powers in Heishui City didn’t dare to make a move on the Hei Clan . None of you knew that the Guardian Beast of the Hei Clan had disappeared for five years . This could be because it died, or because of losing its will to fight . In any case, it’s useless now . ”

Qing Shui realized this the moment he had seen the words written by the Hei Clan . He was an Art Maestro himself, at a higher level than the Hei Clan’s patriarch . Qing Shui didn’t care about the existence of the Guardian Beast when he came for the Duke Palace . He might even be looking for a reliable power to rule this Duchy instead . Now that he had seen Bai Sheng, the Well-doer of Nine Lifetimes, he had decided that Bai Sheng would be the one .

That was how the World of Nine Continents worked; they let their strength speak on their behalf . Even the previous standing in Duke Palace wouldn’t know who the duke was . Anyone who was strong enough would be able to take over the position . However, lordship was different . You couldn’t claim the title on your own even if you killed an aristocrat . Only the Emperor could bestow the title of lord .

“Go back and inform your clan . Tell them to get ready to take over the Duke Palace . Once you’ve taken over, I would help you out . This way, you’d be able to suppress this place . ” Qing Shui brought Bai Sheng to a mountain, awakening his physique and power of benevolence .

The power of benevolence allowed his might to increase tremendously . This unique body constitution held a shocking potential . Along with Qing Shui’s medicinal pills and Gold Needles, he allowed Bai Sheng’s powers to increase at an alarming rate .

Bai Sheng believed in Qing Shui completely now, regarding him as though he were a fairy .

“I’ll go to the Duke Palace . You and your people prepare to head over . Remember, you’ll be Heishui City’s duke from now on . ” Qing Shui smiled as he brought him to Heishui City .

Although Bai Sheng had regarded Qing Shui as a fairy, he still found it inconceivable . He seemed to be at a loss as he watched Qing Shui .

“You’re a Well-doer of Nine Lifetimes and have done many good deeds, right? To be honest, it takes too long for you to accumulate those good deeds in that manner . If you were a duke and perhaps even became an Emperor, then every decision of yours would be of a huge virtue,” Qing Shui tempted him .

Qing Shui’s words did its work in tempting Bai Sheng . He knew that too, but the Bai Clan hadn’t had the ability to take over the Duchy in the past . It could be said that Qing Shui’s appearance had him eager to give it a try .

“Don’t hesitate anymore . It would have been easy for me to harm you or even the whole Heishui City . This proves that I don’t have any ulterior motives . ” Qing Shui knew that he had to make a strong statement .