Chapter: 1333 (1/2)

AST 1333 – Yao Clan, Yao Qubing, a visit from the Yehuang clan

“His medical skills are very good. He’s much better than me,” Soulsearch laughed.

Qing Shui doubted Soulsearch slightly. Soulsearch could accurately diagnose a patient’s condition with his Meridians Knocking Soul Pulling technique, so it was much easier for him to diagnose and provide the correct treatment. Even if his medical skills might not be the best, he was definitely one of the top-notch physicians as he would not give a wrong diagnosis.

“Brother, you are too humble. With your Meridians Knocking Soul Pulling technique, you just have to practice the few acupuncture techniques I taught you. I don’t dare to guarantee anything else but you will surely be much better than before.” Qing Shui grinned.

“Yes. I can already tell. I have used some of the techniques in the past two days.” Soulsearch agreed joyfully.

Li Ji watched Soulsearch and Qing Shui, a blissful smile appeared on her face. Her wish came true because of that young man and if she could have a child with Soulsearch, she would have no regrets.

“By the way, is that person a local?” Qing Shui wondered if that person was from Yehuang City.

“He is a member of the clan of divine physicians, the Yao Clan. The Yao Clan is a famous medical aristocrat clan and there are many physicians and alchemists in their clan. They are definitely the best medical clan in Yehuang City,” Soulsearch said with a serious tone.

“Oh, he’s that good? Why does he want to join our Imperial Cuisine Hall?” Qing Shui couldn’t understand. If that person was from such a good medical aristocrat clan, wouldn’t it be better for that person to advance within his clan? Furthermore, it was rated as the best medical clan in the region. Logically speaking, he should stay in his own clan unless there were some other reasons.

“He doesn’t have the proper birth rights. Though his medical skills are good, he has few opportunities in his own clan. He wanted to venture out, just to see if there might be another path for him.”

“Oh, so he wants to see if we can take him in. How old is he?” Qing Shui felt that this was important.

“He is slightly older than you, he looks quite young,” Soulsearch replied after giving it some thought.

“Send someone to inform him to come here tomorrow. I want to see if he is qualified to join our Imperial Cuisine Hall.”

“I have already done that.”

……

Qing Shui was free at night, so he went into his Realm of the Violet Jade Immortal to train. He started refining his magic treasures. For now, there were no signs that his Coiled Dragon Statue, Heaven Shaking Drum, Spirit Gathering Lamp or Formation Eye Stone could be upgraded soon. Spirit Channeling Jade rose by one level, allowing Qing Shui to refine his items at a faster speed. He also faced a bottleneck with his Demon Binding Ropes and Soulshake bell. Since Soulshake bell had already reached the Ninth level, he did not know if there was even a tenth level but he could still refine it.

Be it carving Seal formations or practicing his Nine Palace Laws, his training involved so many activities that he was extremely busy, even though he had time. Amidst all that, he still had to concoct pellets he used frequently, brew wine and even create more culinary dishes.

As for the Roc form in his Nine Animals Mimicry Technique, he did not know if it could advance further after mastering his Seal of Roc. Heart of Roc was already at Great Perfection State, so there was barely any progression. It was down to luck if he wanted to reach another breakthrough for it. The same could be said for Roc Spreading Wings. It would be difficult to break through the current constraints of the skill.

Like always, he continued practicing his Thousand Hammer Technique because he planned to create even god-level items. Besides, the technique was useful in battle, ever since its attack became incredibly powerful. He worked on his Violet Star Thunder God. As he had his Big Dipper Sword, he used his Violet Star Thunder God only as a practicing tool for his hammering techniques since he could not improve its attack capabilities. Furthermore, he hoped that doing that would help unleash Violet Star Thunder God’s potential power. If he was successful, he would have two powerful weapons, though he couldn’t be sure if that would actually happen.

……

On the second day after breakfast, he received good news. Li Ji was pregnant. Qing Shui counted the number of days since he had helped Soulsearch recover. It was less than a month and Qing Shui didn’t expect this would happen so quickly. Qing Shui used his spiritual sense on Li Ji and sensed the vital signs of two peolpe. One was stronger and the weaker one was naturally the fetus in Li Ji’s womb.

“Brother, Congratulations!”

Things were already set since Qing Shui left the previous celebration. Soulsearch had decided to marry Li Ji even if she didn’t have his child.

Once it was afternoon, the physician from Yao Clan arrived. Qing Shui spotted him from the fifth floor. That man was near middle-age. He was handsome and very reserved. While he walked with a straight posture, he exuded an air of cultured elegance. “Brother Soulsearch, this must be divine physician Qing. Let me introduce myself. I am Yao Qubing.” The man smiled faintly, in a neither servile nor overbearing manner. He seemed easy to get along with but he seemed a little skeptical when he looked at Qing Shui.

“You can call me Qing Shui, Brother Yao,” Qing Shui greeted the man.

Soulsearch gestured for them to sit.

“I’ll just be direct. Brother Qing Shui, please don’t blame me for being straightforward here. I want to watch you display your medical skills. If I am satisfied, I will join Imperial Cuisine Hall.” Yao Qubing went straight to the point.

“This is not a business. I’ll put it this way. You need to consider if I am worthy and I also have to test if you are worthy. Let’s see if we are both satisfied!” Qing Shui could tell that Yao Qubing was a little brash but he wasn’t unbearable.

“Okay. I am sorry if I sounded offensive. Please pardon me.”

“It’s alright. I understand. As long as you have the skills, it doesn’t matter even if you are ten times more straightforward,” Qing Shui said with a smile.

Yao Qubing nodded, “Mr Qing, how should we test each other?”

“Since you are my guest here today, you can start first.” Qing Shui gestured for Yao Qubing to test him first.

Yao Qubing thought for awhile before he spoke, “Okay. I have been suffering from a long-term condition. I wonder if you could diagnose my condition and let me know if it is curable.”