Chapter: 1320 (1/2)

AST 1320 – Intelligent Woman, Qing Shui’s Plan for Imperial Cuisine Hall

Soulsearch had only snapped back to reality after a good long while. He had also become more firm in his belief. By the time he came out, nearly an hour had already passed. He didn’t even know how he managed to muddle-headedly stay in the bathroom for so long.

When he came out and saw Qing Shui, he felt particularly grateful in his heart. His body was not only younger now, his strength had also increased along with his lifespan. Most importantly, Qing Shui had healed his body.

“Brother, I will save you the courteous words.” Soulsearch saw the surprise on Qing Shui’s face and his expression was very serious.

Although Qing Shui had expected Soulsearch to regain his youth, he looked too different now compared to when the skin of his face was peeling. The impact of seeing an old man turned into a mature middle-aged man was just extremely great.

This was the effect of the Life and Death Needles. Of course, this wasn’t possible without his Nine Yang Acupuncture, Force of Rebirth and Spring of Life too.

“Brother, that’s for the best. Although we are not brothers, our relationship is more than that of brothers.” Qing Shui said with a smile.

Soulsearch possessed very powerful innate talent and even a brilliant skill such as the Meridians Knocking Soul Pulling. Qing Shui could teach him some acupuncture techniques and some medicinal cuisine or medicinal porridge since Qing Shui might even need his help in the Phoenix Dancing Continent.

As the saying goes: ‘Just as a fence needs the support of three stakes, an able fellow needs the help of three other people.’

“We are family, forever. From now on, regardless of what happens or what changes, this will remain forever unchanged. Come home with me. I’m getting married and I need you, brother, as my Yue Lao [1],” Soulsearch said happily while he tugged Qing Shui.

Qing Shui was very happy too, as he followed Soulsearch downstairs. Even people who were familiar with Soulsearch were staring at Qing Shui and Soulsearch in surprise. They could still recognize him but he looked so much younger now and this suddenly caused the atmosphere to turn very odd.

Soulsearch was a famous doctor among this generation. There were also medicinal cuisines that nourished skin and could stop aging. Even so, the effects shouldn’t be this extreme….

Soulsearch didn’t expect himself to become a walking signboard for his business. His story spread like wildfire. Qing Shui was initially worried that something would go wrong but his worries very quickly dissipated.

The difference of being a physician compared to others was that no one would usually want to offend them. No one would ever think of injuring a physician unless that physician had sworn to not see a patient or sworn to never treat a person in any way. After all, no one could ever guarantee that they wouldn’t get sick or be injured and no one could ever guarantee that their family would be safe from diseases or injuries. Therefore, physicians were revered no matter where they went.

When he thought about this, he laughed. A doctor didn’t fear being reputed as not being reputed was exactly what they feared. Qing Shui was initially still wondering how to help Imperial Cuisine Hall to gain more exposure but it seemed like there was no longer any need to. Someone would be helping him to promote its name and then there was also another person who would do the same.

Li Husheng. Whether he could or couldn’t obtain the antidote, he would still be grateful to Qing Shui. The Li Clan’s head was also a local tyrant in this region, albeit not as superior as the Yehuang Clan. But the Li Clan was still a very powerful existence. It was even better to have the Li Clan help in building his reputation.

For now, Qing Shui had a rough idea what his next step was. He’d improve his strength while building his connections. It would be best if he could really rope in a group of powerful aristocrat clans. This was the only way he could establish himself on the three continents and be able to summon wind and rain with a wave of his hand.

Once again, he traveled along the wide streets with Soulsearch on the beast carriage. Qing Shui knew that this time, their destination was most likely Soulsearch’s home!

The beast carriage had only stopped after nearly an hour. Qing Shui and Soulsearch got off and saw a small manor. Despite the size, it seemed to be quite lavish.

“Brother, this is my home. It’s a very important place to me.”

Soulsearch’s words were very clear. This was his home, just like the Qing Residence to Qing Shui. Letting someone else know the location of your home, was an indication of a very close relationship that was almost akin to that of a close relative.

Qing Shui naturally could catch that and felt very grateful in his heart too. Making friends was all about opening up to each other. Much like how Qing Shui had entrusted Yu Ruyan to Tantai Xuan’s care while both of them were looked after by Yehuang Guwu. Yu Sunu, Qing Sha and the rest were looked after by Headmaster Sui and company. The relationships between them were definitely incomparable to that of normal friends.

Qing Shui smiled and nodded. “Brother, you will find happiness.”

The moment both of them walked into the manor, a woman who was still attractive looking, despite her age, quickly came out. She had a tall and slender figure. Her silky hair was pinned into a bun and she had a slender neck. Her eyes were quite lovely on her graceful countenance.

This was a completely mature-looking woman. She only lacked a little in her temperament compared to Yehuang Guwu. Yet, she was still a woman that was hard to come by, slightly obsequious but not too much.

The woman was shocked when she saw both of them. She then stared at Soulsearch for a good long while before exclaiming in disbelief, “Brother Soulsearch, how come you are younger now?”

“Haha, Li Ji!” Soulsearch happily walked over to embrace the woman and spun her around a few times before he pulled her towards Qing Shui.

“Li Ji, let me introduce him to you. This is Qing Shui. He’s like a real brother to me.”

“Brother Qing!” Li Ji greeted Qing Shui with a smile.

“Sister-in-law, you look really great with brother right now,” Qing Shui said with a smile.

“Alright, come, come, let’s go in. Let us have a good drink today. Li Ji, brother is our Yue Lao today. From now on, you will be I, Soulsearch’s wife. We shall hold the wedding banquet another day.” Soulsearch pulled Li Ji by her hand and Qing Shui with his other hand and walked towards the living room.

Li Ji was taken aback as she stared at Soulsearch in disbelief. “Brother Soulsearch, are my ears playing tricks on me? You are taking me as your wife?”

“It was my fault that I let you down before. Brother has cured my ailment and made me understand how much of a fool I was in the past. I’m taking you as my wife no matter what.” Soulsearch grasped Li Ji’s hand tightly.

Li Ji looked at Soulsearch happily and then in surprise after she seemed to have processed his words earlier. “Are you cured for real?”