AST 1650 - Qi Clan leaves dejectedly, Benevolent Golden Buddha (2/2)
(*T/N: Outstanding people will always be the object of other people’s envy, criticism, and typically unwanted attention)
Qing Shui naturally saw through what Old Man Ziche was thinking and smiled: “Don’t worry Old Man. As Lingfeng gets stronger, Ziche Clan will also follow.”
Lan Clan was happy of course since Lan Lingfeng was the successor. As long as he became strong, the Lan Clan would be strong as well.
Old Man Ziche still felt a twinge of regret. Although he was satisfied with Lan Lingfeng, he originally took a liking to Qing Shui. However, upon seeing the look of bliss on his daughter, all was forgotten. Also, seeing the two women - obviously superior to Ziche Sha - by Qing Shui’s side, he felt that Little Sha would not be as happy following Qing Shui as compared to Lan Lingfeng. It was also clear that Little Sha liked Lan Lingfeng too.
Lan Lingfeng’s looks and character were top notch and even Qing Shui felt that this man was capable of attracting many women. If he were in Qing Shui’s previous world, he would be the quintessential tall, rich and handsome guy. Not just any tall, rich and handsome guy but one that was also very capable.
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The new year came quickly and the day before new year’s, the Qi Clan’s master came. His arm still had not healed and Qing Shui met him alone which caused his face to display some panic.
Qing Shui knew what he was thinking the moment he saw his face and said: “Harm will not come to your clan. Don’t worry. I’ve let you guys off so we won’t pick on your clan.”
A look of relief swept across Clan Master Qi’s face who then offered a hasty word of thanks: “Thank you. This is something my clan has kept. While I’m not sure what it is, it shouldn’t be too shabby and you won’t dislike it.”
As he finished saying, he handed to Qing Shui an Interspatial Silk Sachet. Qing Shui did not stand on ceremony and he believed the clan master will not use a piece of rubbish to go through the motions.
As Qing Shui looked into the Interspatial Silk Sachet on the spot, what he saw caused him to be taken aback.
Benevolent Golden Buddha!
There was actually such a thing. Qing Shui never expected it to be something like the Benevolent Golden Buddha. Although he did not know what it was used for specifically, it was likely to be related to medical treatments. No wonder the Qi Clan did not know what it was used for even though it was sheathed in spiritual qi.
Qing Shui closed the sachet and said: “I don’t know what this is used for but I do like the Buddha statue.”
“That’s great, so I won’t bother Senior anymore.”
Qing Shui took it as the clan master wanting to come over to obtain his verbal promise and could not be put at ease. Qing Shui didn’t feel like exterminating his clan nor would he go as far as doing so.
Qing Shui looked at the Golden Buddha in his hands and peered into it with his Heavenly Vision Technique.
Benevolent Golden Buddha!
When treating others or oneself, strengthening muscles and bones, meridians, as well as Constitution Nurturing will receive double the effect.
Although Qing Shui had thought about it, it wasn’t complete. Looking at this effect now made him elated. This was a great object that suited him very well. It was an incredibly mysterious object that’s tailored for physicians’ use. For example, physicians who know acupuncture would receive double the effect from this.
This Benevolent Golden Buddha finding its way into Qing Shui’s hands was akin to finding a good master. Otherwise, it would have just continued to be buried among the treasures.
The day before the new year, the streets were full of lanterns, streamers and festive decorations and the Imperial Cuisine Hall was no different. This was all done by people like Qing Shui and Yu Niang which was a delight. The little lass wore really thick - and new - clothing with only their long braids visible, which was a sight that made everyone who saw it very happy. Tantai Lingyan, Qin Qing and even Ziche Sha and Ling Fei loved to bring her around to play.
The Imperial Cuisine Hall did not cease operations since it wouldn’t be the case that there would be no sick people during the new year. A physician’s natural duty is to heal the wounded and save the dying so Imperial Cuisine Hall would have someone on duty no matter the time.
As the sky turned dark, the sky was filled with fireworks. In no time, the sky was filled with the magnificent colors that erupted from the fireworks. The Imperial Cuisine Hall really prepared lots of fireworks.
The bell that ushered in the New Year rang out loud and the firecrackers did not stop. Tantai Lingyan seemed to be witnessing such a beautiful spectacle for the first time. She was delighted and the smile plastered on her beautiful face that could overthrow cities and topple kingdoms was even more beautiful than the fireworks in the sky.
As Qing Shui turned to look at the smile that remained stunning amidst the sky filled with fireworks, at that moment he remained awestruck. Her smile did not seem to be filled with the loneliness of before.
Qin Qing was also beside him and she was wearing a snow-white pleated skirt instead of the usual palace garb, which gave her an air of untouched beauty. She raised her head to look at the fireworks in the sky which exuded unspeakable grandeur and magnificence.
Qing Shui walked across and held each of them in each arm, feeling extremely happy. It was yet another year of brilliant fireworks and picturesque scenery.
Lan Lingfeng and Ziche Sha, Yin Tong and Ling Fei, Tian Yi, Xue Nuo as well as Yu Niang and her four children all joyfully looked at the non-stop fireworks in the sky.
All the way until past midnight, they each went to rest thereafter and the next day Lan Lingfeng and Ziche Sha had to go back home for a New Year’s visit. Quite a number of people in Linhai City also paid a visit to Imperial Cuisine Hall. Qing Shui’s fame had long since spread.
Even the Lan Clan also came. Although relations between Lan Lingfeng and Qing Shui were good, this time Qing Shui had helped the Lan Clan so naturally he was also close to them and treated the elders of their clan with respect, especially Lan Lingfeng’s father.
“Uncle, I originally intended to go over to yours to pay a visit for the New Year’s but I can’t make time at the moment. I’ll go over in two days.”
Lan Clan’s master was naturally welcoming, his heart was full of joy. If not for Lan Lingfeng, Qing Shui wouldn’t be so close to their clan.
This Clan Master Lan certainly knew it!
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