Chapter: 1178 (1/2)

AST 1178 – Hurricane Dragon-boned Rock, Assassin’s Sword

These were Yan Dingtian’s children who were more outstanding. Qing Shui didn’t need to guess to know that Yan Dingtian didn’t only have these children, not the fact that he wouldn’t just have this one wife. There must be a reason why these people were here together today.

Qing Shui sat between Yan Jinyu and Yan Yangzhao. The others had wanted him to sit at the head of the table but Qing Shui knew that it wasn’t appropriate and they didn’t insist.

Yan Yangchi was Yan Dingtian’s oldest child and he was also the strongest. At least, even though Qing Shui couldn’t tell what his exact strength was at, he knew that this guy was definitely very strong.

There was also Yan Yueyin. This lady’s fluctuating aura was very special. Qing Shui thought of what she had said earlier, that her name was very useful around the place. It seemed that she should be very powerful.

“Qing Shui, you’ve treated Jinyu too well. Even I am jealous of her weapon.” Yan Yueyin sat opposite Qing Shui and smiled, saying.

Qing Shui knew that something like this would be brought up sooner or later but it was just that since they had just got to know each other, they shouldn’t bring it up too soon.

“I don’t have the necessary materials. If Sister Yueyin has them, I’ll be able to forge one for you very quickly. However, I don’t know if you’d be satisfied with it. The one that Sister Yan has is largely due to luck as well,” Qing Shui smiled and said.

“Haha, I was just teasing you. If I really were to need a weapon, I won’t stand on ceremony with you. Sister Jinyu is too stingy. Earlier when I had seen that weapon, she refused to tell me who had made it. It was Yangzhao who guessed it.” Yan Yueyin smiled charmingly and teasingly.

“Since everyone is treating me like family, there’s not need to stand on ceremony. I only have this little ability. If it can be of use, there’s no need to stand on ceremony with me.” Qing Shui wasn’t against things like this and it was very normal. If there were no accidents, these were things which would happen sooner or later.

“Qing Shui, I’m a straightforward person and I won’t stand on ceremony with you. I’m not satisfied with my current weapons and armor and will get your help later. For the upcoming competition, I’ll have to be a little shameless and approach you, even if it’s for the sake of my reputation,” Yan Yangchen smiled and said.

“2nd Brother, you’ve always been very thick-skinned,” Yan Huoyun let out a crisp smile and said.

Yan Huoyun’s words caused everyone to break into laughter. Even Qing Shui also smiled and said, “I like 2nd Brother’s straightforwardness. Don’t worry, leave this to me. I’ll definitely let you feel satisfied.”

Everyone then chatted over the meal. They were all youngsters and had common topics to talk about. Most of the time, Yan Dingtian and his beautiful wife would just watch from the side.

“Father, have the participants for the upcoming competition been decided?” About halfway into their meal, Yan Jinyu looked toward Yan Dingtian and asked, smiling.

“More or less, but we haven’t decided all of them. There’ll be Yangchi, Yangchen, Yueyin, Leng`er and you. As for the rest, they’ll be chosen from amongst your cousins.” Yan Yueyin smiled and said.

“Let me participate as well!” It was then did Yan Yangzhao spoke up.,

“Yangzhao, you should focus on your cultivation. The matter this time around is of utmost important. Otherwise, I’d have let you get a chance to spar. Both sides will be going all out and will be fighting a life and death battle.” When Yan Dingtian said this, it was with a heavy tone.

Yan Dingtian’s words caused everyone to fall sullen. These were his most outstanding children and Yu Clan was a great clan as well. Since they dared to challenge Yan Clan, they must definitely have confidence in their powers. If something were to happen to any of these children, it would deal a huge blow to him as well.

They say that people won’t be able to grow and rise to great heights if they weren’t put through obstacles. However, when the time really came, no father would be too willing to let his children go through all that.

“Uncle, I’ll be setting up a blacksmith store near Yan Clan these few days. Please get Sister Yan to inform me on the day of the competition.” Qing Shui smiled and said to Yan Dingtian.

“Qing Shui, you’ve saved Jinyu but I’ve yet to thank you. Since you’re a blacksmith, you can have these.” Yan Dingtian took out an interspatial silk sachet and handed it to Qing Shui.

“I can’t accept that. We’re all family and moreover, I don’t wish for anything to taint our relationship as siblings between Sister Yan and myself.” Qing Shui smiled and rejected Yan Dingtian’s kind intentions.

“Alright, then treat them as a meeting gift from me. That should be fine, right?” Yan Dingtian broke into a warm and gentle smile. He liked this lad a lot, who was neither arrogant nor hot-headed and was very rational. It was no wonder that he could get along with the lass.

After a slight hesitation, Qing Shui smiled and received it, “Then I’ll thank uncle for this!”

“Right, let Jinyu bring you to help you to set up your blacksmith store,” Yan Dingtian said to Qing Shui and Yan Jinyu.

“Let me do it! Qing Shui had promised me previously that if he were to come to inner city, he’ll leave everything to me,” Yan Yangzhao quickly said.

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Although Qing Shui brought up the matter with the blacksmith store, he knew that it would still need to take a few days. After the feast ended, Qing Shui took a look at the ingredients Yan Dingtian gave him and was very taken aback. There were high quality otherworldly meteorite, 10,000 Years metallic essence, Thunder Rock…

“2nd Brother, what kind of weapons do you use and what elements does your martial arts belong to? I’ll take a look to see what kind of weapons and armor are more suitable,” Qing Shui looked at Yan Yangchen and said. Yan Dingtian and his wife had already left.