Chapter 347 - Promoted as an Elder. Farewell, Setting Foot on the Journey Back Home (1/2)
Chapter 347 .
AST 347 Promoted as an Elder. Farewell, Setting Foot on the Journey Back Home
“Qing Shui, it’s been a long time since we have seen each other!”
Qing Shui felt it was unexpected that Mo Yan was the one initiating a conversation with him. He was even more surprised when Mo Yan showed a faint, subtle smile on his face.
“Yes, thank you for treating my wounds last time!” Qing Shui replied, unknowing of any other formalities.
“Don’t mention it. I feel embarrassed that what I did had no contrasting effect. You could have easily treated yourself. I felt like I was just meddling around.” Mo Yan laughed.
This time, he laughed out loud. His smile was gentle, and although it was a bit perverted and indifferent, it actually suited him well. It made people feel pity for him.
After they exchanged a few random words, both of them bid farewell to each other. Qing Shui aimlessly walked around the Heavenly Palace. He slowed down whenever arriving at a crowded place, but he sped up whenever he passed a secluded place. However, when he spotted a good and attractive scenery, Qing Shui would stop to take in the view. There was a certain impact to a person’s mood when looking at such scenery.
The second day!
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The bell in the Starmoon Hall rang nine times! This meant that there was something important going on among the halls in the Heavenly Palace. The sound summoned everyone in the Starmoon Hall to gather together.
Everyone from the Starmoon Hall went to the public square and assembled after they heard the bell ring. Within an instant, the public square was already in a great commotion as people were moving about in the crowd. There were still many disciples, protectors, elders, and others who had yet to arrive in the square.
“What is happening again. It’s been a long time since the bell rang for nine times.” Already, there were discussions amongst the crowd.
“What is going on? Using nine rings to summon us here... I was just doing my work. I am in a bad mood, not knowing exactly what is happening right now!” A handsome young man yelled in resentment.
“What are you saying? We did it over and over again and you are in a bad mood...” A beautiful young girl on his side shyly scolded him.
“Over and over again….” The people surrounding them began to whistle, making the girl run away with her face covered!
The man, however, gazed at the surrounding crowd excitedly before leaving with the girl.
“Normally when the bell in the Heavenly Palace rings nine times, it could be a ceremony to worship our ancestors, a ceremony to promote someone to an Elder, or a ceremony to sack Elders... ” said a seemingly wise-looking young man.
“If you know so much, then what do you think will most likely happen?” A tall young man beside him asked curiously.
“Ancestor worshipping is impossible. If it is to punish an Elder, then maybe this is a ceremony to sack an Elder. But recently, there has been no news of any Elders making unforgivable mistakes!” The young man’s eyes gleamed.
“Could it be a ceremony to promote someone as an Elder?” The other young man asked absent-mindedly.
“Who could it be then? Who has the ability to be promoted to an Elder?”
No one knew who had shouted out those words, but after that, a lot of people became silent because they thought of two scenarios that had already happened: Qing Shui’s challenge to the nine warriors from Sword Tower, and Qing Shui’s battle with Xi Ri.
Nobody knew what kind of power Qing Shui possessed to be able to defeat even Xi Ri in a battle. It may be sudden to promote him to an Elder, given his age and potential of growth, but after a few more years, perhaps nobody would fuss about it anymore.
Qing Shui appeared on the arena fully clothed after he had a bath!
The arena was entirely filled with Elders and a few Supreme Elders. Although the Supreme Elders worked under the Elder Association and did not belong to any halls, they still treated the former halls that they had worked under as their family. Even though they were representing Heavenly Palace as a whole, the concerns over the halls they had worked under did not affect the Supreme Elders whatsoever.
The Starmoon Hall Palace Lord appeared as well. He did not uttered a word, but looked at Qing Shui happily. The lord felt satisfied knowing that Starmoon Hall would always be proud of him no matter what happened.
“I would like to announce a piece of good news to everyone today. Starmoon Hall will have the addition of a new Elder, and he is none other than Qing Shui whom you all should be familiar by now. He is also the youngest Elder in the history of Heavenly Palace.” One of the Elders smiled as he announced to everyone below the arena.
Although a lot of people had expected Qing Shui to know about it, judging from his clean appearance and clothing, they still felt it was incredible to hear from the Elders. In an instant, the crowd exploded into a frenzy.
“Crap, he just got promoted to Elder straightaway, and at a very young age. This is the Elder of the Heavenly Palace we are talking about! ”
“This status basically allows you to go anywhere unchallenged in the Greencloud continent!”
“He became an Elder at a very young age, his future is endless!”
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The praises were endless!
The Elders on the arena also chatted with each other endlessly about random things. Some talked about the law, some made congratulatory remarks, and some were simply excited….
A lady walked towards Qing Shui and bestowed an Elder uniform to him. He accepted the uniform and carefully put it on. The violet robe made Qing Shui look even more gentle than before. Even the women nearby were captivated by his new appearance as well. However, they nervously lowered their heads when the surrounding people teased them of being spellbound by Qing Shui.