AST 1629 - Eleventh Heavenly Meridian, Third Earthly Meridian, Bewildermen (1/2)

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Qing Shui did not stop the other’s actions nor did he speak. He was waiting for the old man to speak and to see what he would do next.

“Who are you? Why do you have grievances with the Jiu Clan?” The old man calmly looked at Qing Shui.

Qing Shui didn’t like the feeling of being talked down and said: “You don’t know anything and yet you’re here talking rubbish. You’ve gotten it completely wrong - I was simply strolling with my wife and yet I got in your way?”

Initially, on the account that he was an old man, Qing Shui wanted to hold back his words. But the old man flaunted his seniority and as he was an old man without strength nor character, Qing Shui would not give him any face.

“I saw you consecutively injure two of our Jiu Clan members. This is the San Wu City, there isn’t anybody who have grievances with our Jiu Clan.”The old man wasn’t angry and continued calmly.

Qing Shui laughed disdainfully as he saw the old man trying to lecture: “I don’t know if this is Jiu Clan’s intention or yours, but let me make it clear. Don’t seek trouble for yourself. Otherwise, no one can save you. Don’t waste my time.”

Qing Shui was frustrated. He only came out to look around with his two women but now the mood was ruined. He didn’t have much time to accompany them as it is, so he did not want to waste any more time on this.

The old man was taken aback and with his brows furrowed: “You’re reckless and ignorant. I want to see just how you’re able to utter these words!”

Qing Shui laughed: “A Grade 3 False God is already behaving this tyrannically. It can’t be that San Wu City only has this level of power, can it? I would like to get an explanation for what happened today, bring one of the masters or elders out right now!”

At this instance, the old man got worried as his opponent could discern his strength with just a glance. This means that the opponent was more brilliant than he was, but the man was way too young. Indeed a youth shouldn’t be underestimated. Thus, it seems like he will be unable to bully Qing Shui.

But the old man still believed in talent and decided to leave things to fortune. He hoped that the young man’s power wasn’t all that strong. The gods only recognize the strong and after hesitating for a moment, he challenged Qing Shui: “I’d like to see if you truly have the strength. Don’t be all talk and no action.”

After he spoke, the old man’s hand extended towards Qing Shui. It could be said that once the experts make their move, they will know. The old man’s hand was filled with Heavenly Dao, but although it was decent, it was treated as nothing in Qing Shui’s eyes.

Qing Shui similarly put his hands out and immediately smacked the old man’s hands, causing him to retreat more than 10 meters. His entire arm was dislocated and lost all feeling. It was in this instant that he couldn’t believe Qing Shui’s prowess.

“Get the Jiu Clan master to come out. If you don’t know any better and insist, I’ll cripple the whole lot of you.” Qing Shui casually said.

For warriors, cultivation is more important than their own lives. If their cultivation is crippled, they would rather die. It's much better to die than to get to this stage of uselessness and unable to get anything done.

Upon hearing Qing Shui’s threat, they panicked. Certainly, there are warriors who don’t fear death. They say once you stopped fearing death, you don’t fear anything else. This is just a bit of self-consolation since those who don’t fear death, fear not dying instead. Death also settles all debts and if you don’t die, you’ll suffer anyway.

Qing Shui initially did not want to make matters worse, but today, they were the ones who tried to create trouble for themselves.

Another old man who seems calm said: “This Little Brother, how about accompanying me to Jiu Clan and we will account to you.”

Qing Shui laughed at him: “Since I’ve already spoken out, I’ve not afraid of you ganging up on me. But now I don’t feel like moving and if no one in charge from the Jiu Clan steps forward, I’ll cripple the whole lot of you.”

The old man decisively stopped talking and immediately flew up into the air and released some fireworks. This was the Jiu Clan’s special signal seeking assistance and it was something precious. This item wasn’t something anybody in the Jiu Clan can possess.

Fortunately, a bunch of people rushed here within the allotted time. It wasn’t very far from the Jiu Clan after all - it was sufficient to make several trips to and fro.

This time, there were at least 30 people who came. There were both the young and old, and right in front of the group was a slightly older man who could be considered mature.

An existence that had reached False God’s great perfection stage. This was someone who had gone through ten False God Tribulations. Qing Shui knew that this slightly old man should be an expert in the Jiu Clan.

“This Little Brother, I’m Jiu Yanzhen. I’m in charge of the matters of the Jiu Clan. If any of the juniors have offended you, I would like to apologize to you. There are many members in our clan so attention might be lacking in some ways. I hope you can understand. If you’ve incurred any losses, we’ll compensate.” The man gently said.