AST 1622 - Strengthening Her Origin Qi, Gracefulness (1/2)

Tantai Lingyan looked at Qing Shui with astonishment and said softly, “I knew of their existences. However, since the Demon King Inheritance appeared mostly in water, I’ve never had any contacts.”

“Before my arrival to the Haohan Continent, I had met some of them whose might were strong. They weren’t even in the deep sea.” Qing Shui thought of the Vicious Shark Palace, the Sea Dragon Palace, the Sunset Palace, and even the Ancient Battle King Crab in the Sunset Palace.

”Have you heard of the existence of the Immortal Sect in the Haohan Continent?” Tantai Lingyan looked at Qing Shui with a trace of hope in her eyes.

An inexplicable feeling surged in Qing Shui’s heart. As expected, she still couldn’t let go of the Five Tigers Immortal Sect. Although Qing Shui knew that this would be the case, he still felt the heavy burden on his shoulders at the confirmation. He couldn’t just turn a blind eye to her affairs.

With a soft sigh, he replied. ”Before I came back, I came across someone from the Divine Moon Immortal Sect. They were a couple. The man had been in a coma for more than ten years from a case of poisoning. When I go back again, I would probably be able to heal him drastically.”

Watching the expression behind Qing Shui’s eyes, Tantai Lingyan knew what he was thinking. At the very least, she could make an accurate guess. With a smile, she shook her head. “I know what you’re thinking. There’s no need to feel pressurized. I’m not going to die in vain. I have already waited for so many years. I won’t go if I don’t have the might to do so.”

Qing Shui looked at Tantai Lingyan in surprise. “Oh, the lass is capable of taking others into consideration too.”

Tantai Lingyan donned a peculiar look as she regarded Qing Shui. ”You’re not allowed to call me lass. Why is an ignorant young rascal like you acting like an elder?”

Qing Shui smiled. Looked at her with a trace of pleasantness, the cloud in his heart seemed to have cleared as well. With just her smile, he didn’t seem to care about anything else anymore. The idea rendered Qing Shui still, unable to gather himself for a moment. Was she really so important to him?

Qing Shui looked at Tantai Lingyan, who had never reacted strongly before. ”Maybe should I call you Aunt Yan instead?”

Tantai Lingyan was taken aback for a second before huffing in anger. ”I don’t want such an old nephew like you.”

Qing Shui smiled happily when he saw Tantai Lingyan’s reaction. ”I don't know how old you are. I just feel that you are at the very most, an immortal.”

Tantai Lingyan gazed at the rascal in front of her and her heart became surprisingly calm. In fact, she hadn’t truly been angry before. When she was with him, she had always felt serene, as if everything would be okay. As long as he was there, they could withstand anything.

”Alright. Once we settle the matter here, I would like to take a trip to the Haohan Continent as well and take a look for myself.” Tantai Lingyan said seriously and looked at Qing Shui.

”Can't bear for me to leave?” Qing Shui said with a laugh.

Qing Shui wouldn’t have dared to do that in the past but he realized there was a peculiar connection between them now and he could feel the hatred she once bore towards him dwindling.

“If you aren’t willing, I'll go on my own!” Even though Tantai Lingyan's expression was calm, Qing Shui was delighted with the tone she used. There was a hint of emotional turbulence in her speech like she was saying it out of spite.

”Why wouldn't I be willing? It’s all I could ever wish for. Lingyan, what will happen to Demon Lord Palace if you leave?”

Tantai Lingyan has been immunized by the names Qing Shui had used to address her. Whatever way he wished to address her was fine by her. Without second thoughts, she replied, “Demon Lord Palace will be fine. Nothing will happen with Rumei around. Plus, there the elders and others.”

It was only halfway through the afternoon when Qing Shui proposed, ”I want to strengthen your Origin Qi.”

Tantai Lingyan couldn’t keep a calm composure at the thought of their previous encounter. She blushed as she watched at Qing Shui’s earnest gaze. Without knowing what to say, she nodded.

The last time was for him to get through her acupoint. This time it was to strengthen her Origin Qi. There was no need to strip bare but it was necessary to take off her outerwear, leaving her in a thin layer of pajamas. It would be best to have her hands and feet exposed.

Tantai Lingyan changed into a set of pajamas, reminding Qing Shui of the scenario when he saw her for the first time.

Her eyes were closed and her hair in a bun. Her brows soft, her face had no makeup, but yet had a tinge of red on her fair skin. She was unbelievably beautiful and looked as though she was asleep.

Her snow white clothes could not hide the curves of her body. She had thin shoulders with the curves of her bosom capable of making one’s heart race. Her waist looked incredibly slender. Her delicate body was like a jade sculpture made by God, her exposed legs had a sparkling luster.

Even as she laid there with her eyes closed, she still exuded a temperament that others dare not profane. She was the most unapproachable woman Qing Shui had ever seen. Not because of her coldness but the pride and loftiness that was within her.

Now that she was standing in front of him, the impact was even greater. Qing Shui could not conceal his admiration. With a shake of his head, he spoke with a smile. ”Sister Yan, you must not blame me for my ill manners. It’ll be more pathetic if I don’t. I’m a man after all…”

”Are you trying to imply that I’m at fault then?” Tantai Lingyan had a small smile to her, her words spoken without a hint of displeasure.

“Beauty is the cause of trouble for a country in peril. Sister, I think you’re even better than all of these. A smile of yours would be enough to overturn a city. If you desire to extinguish a dynasty, all you have to do is to flash your smile at them.”