Chapter: 792 (2/2)
They were very familiar with Zuoshi Clan as back then, they had escaped here after fighting with their clan for Huayang City. After so many years, their clan was forced out as well and they were here to look for Zuoshi Clan, hoping to be able to join forces and fight back. However, they were not expecting Zuoshi Clan to have been wiped out…
They did not know if this news was good or bad for them. They still had some confidence to convince Zuoshi Clan but to convince Heavenly Palace, who had wiped out Zuoshi Clan, to head to Huayang City with them them, it was practically impossible.
This was their plan when they first came here. They didn’t dare to be rash against them since they had the power to wipe out Zuoshi Clan. Moreover, after staying in Greencloud Continent for half a year, they realized that the place was much better than Central Continent. Therefore, their ambition to return to Central Continent had gradually dimmed. This place was very suitable for a clan like theirs, unlike how it was in Central Continent, where those with power would be able to gain more and it was dangerous for those without.
“Why have the few of you been trying to look for me?” Qing Shui smiled and asked.
“You’re Heavenly Palace’s Patriarch?” Out of the four old men in the lead,a clean looking old man walked out and said, smiling.
“Yes. You guys are?” Qing Shui kept his eyes on their actions and silently observed their level.
These people were not as strong as Zuoshi Clan’s Old Ancestor, nor were they as powerful as Eastern Palace Aristocrat Clan’s Old Ancestor. However, these few old men had the level of slightly over four stars. Even the slightly old men were at about three stars. And the young man and lady couple, were the same as Di Chen, at Grade Five Martial Saint. Qing Shui could not help but take a few more looks.
The guy had pretty good potential and the same went for the lady. However, Qing Shui could sense, through his Heavenly Vision Technique, that the martial technique the lady cultivated was Yin in nature and was one that replenished one’s Yin energy through Yang energy, slightly better than a martial technique which required her to absorb Yang energy from the male during sexual intercourse. This martial technique would require her to absorb the Yang energy from guys, turn the energy into Yin energy and from there, raise her cultivation level.
So she was such a person. Qing Shui lamented over the thought of how many guys had fallen prey to her. But looking at how coquettish this lady was, there must have been plenty of people who immediately died after intercourse with her. She was like the peony in the idiom ‘If one were to die under the peony flower, one would be amorous even as a ghost’ [1].
Qing Shui didn’t have much thought over Duo Cultivation techniques and Duo Cultivation couples. Most people would choose a Duo Cultivation partner and they would basically be considered a married couple, where no matter what happened, usually the lady would follow the guy. Although there was equality in the world of the nine continents, Qing Shui still felt that it was about the same as how it was in his previous life. It was likely because ladies tended to be weaker than guys in general in the area of cultivation and thus it gradually led to having the guys to call the shots. Therefore, it could only be said that the equality was more than how it was for his previous life. When a man could have several wives, it showed that there wasn’t equality. There was no absolute equality, no matter where the place was.
In the books or some records in the world of the nine continents, there were places where the status of women was higher than men. In those places, there were fewer ladies and many men. Moreover, the legacy they held was different and thus the social status changed.
“That girl next to you was the one who had killed someone from our Baima Clan.”The old man said as he looked at Qing Shui calmly, not missing out on any hint of fluctuation to his facial expressions.
When Qing Shui saw the old man’s reaction, he laughed. “She is my daughter. If she has killed someone from your clan, it’s because the person deserved to die. You guys should be clearer than me over what people from your Baima Clan have done. To think that you guys have come knocking on the door even though I didn’t go over to demand an explanation.”
Qing Shui’s tone was very calm but the words he chose were astonishing. Although the people in Heavenly Palace knew that the other party was doing this intentionally, they had not expected Qing Shui’s reply to be so threatening.
However, Qing Shui felt that the other party was clear over the entire situation. Moreover, they knew well what their own intentions were. When dealing with such people, the more polite you are, the more they would feel that you are shrinking back. Therefore, he might as well push them into showing all their cards.
“Hahaha, it’s truly a case of the rise of a promising youngster. To think that you can remain so arrogant after having killed someone.” The elegant looking elder was not angered but broke into a laugh instead. However, his eyes had not left Qing Shui’s gaze.
“Let’s just cut to the chase. Why is there a need to be hypocritical? There’s no outsiders here. We Heavenly Palace are well aware of what people we have around us and I’m sure you guys are also clear about how your people are like, just like how we understand a little about the people from your clan. Let’s just talk and get to the point.” Qing Shui smiled and said, looking at the other party in complete disdain.
“Young man, I can’t see through you clearly, so I don’t wish to take any risks. I’m really curious over how you were able to wipe out Zuoshi Clan.” The old man was not angered by Qing Shui’s words and he continued to say calmly.
“Do you believe that I’d be able to kill you instantly right now?” Qing Shui said softly as he looked at the old man. His tone was so gentle that many found it hard to believe.
The elegant-looking old man was also stunned by Qing Shui’s words. However, he regained his composure quickly. “Young man, don’t just rely on blind courage. Think through things before you take action.”
When Qing Shui heard the old man’s words, he smiled. The old man had already shrunk back. Qing Shui knew well what his words had meant, telling him that they had more people. Even if he could defeat the few of them alone, would he be able to defeat all of them? Getting him to think before he takes any action was to get him to think about himself and the people behind them, to see if everything was worth it.
“The fact that I can remain alive to this day, means that I’m not someone who depends blindly on my courage. But you guys have been standing on high ground for far too long. As time passes, your brains have also turned dull.” Qing Shui said without showing any respect.
Qing Shui felt that he didn’t have to stand on ceremony with them. These people were very careful but were still mostly arrogant. This was also why it was normal for them to be forced out of the Central Continent. However, after they came over, they still didn’t know any better and it seemed that they’d probably only be able to realize their folly after they died.
“Young man, don’t push it too far. Baima Aristocrat Clan has never been scared of anyone.” The old man’s voice was louder now as he said to Qing Clan with gritted teeth.
“Across the nine continents, Greencloud Continent is the weakest and the poorest. There’s no way that you guys would be willing to move if you had not been forced out.” Qing Shui smiled as he said to the old man.
The old man was stunned for a while. Thinking of how Zuoshi Clan had been wiped out by this young man… he wondered if Qing Shui also knew about their clan. He had not expected that the young man would point it out where it hurts, causing him to be unable to rebut. He felt that Qing Shui had probably heard it from Zuoshi Clan.
“So what? After coming to Greencloud Continent, we’re the strongest here.” The old man said with a powerful disposition as he looked at Qing Shui.
“Zuoshi Clan had said the same thing back then. Refugees know not how to treasure other’s acceptance and are still thinking of calling the shots around here. Rather than think of how to fight back to return to Central Continent, you’re trying to boss people around here. Don’t you think that you guys deserve to die?” Qing Clan said without a flinch as he looked toward them.
[1] A chinese idiom that has the meaning that even if one were to die for a beautiful lady, it would be worth it.