AST 1728 - Mesmerising, Fire (1/2)

As to why Qing Shui told him his treatment had to be divided into three times, he didn’t actually do it with ill intentions. By the extent to which he was injured, it was also necessary to do so. Deep down, Shui Yunfeng also understood better than anyone else. In fact, he was already surprised enough with the fact it could be cured in the first place. Half a year, to him, was already considered to be a godly speed.

He never suspected if Qing Shui did anything fishy. The reason being that he knew that if Qing Shui really did want to trick him, the only thing he would need to do was to deny curing him. There would have been no point for him to do so many redundant things.

“Brother Qing Shui, I owe you a huge debt. Though I, Shui Yunfeng, don’t dare to say that I am a good person, but deep down, I know who treats me well and who doesn’t. I can assure you that I will treat anyone who had treated me well even better in return.

“If we are really going to be friends, there is no need for you to act so formally. You use your heart to be friends with others. Keep everything in your heart.” Qing Shui didn’t try to say anything too specifically. There was no need to say who you treated well or who you were really thankful to.

Certainly, Shui Yunfeng understood what he meant. He nodded and said, “Alright then, I will stop acting so formally. Brother, if there is anything which you need my help for, I will definitely not knit my brows for it.”

For the time being, Shui Yunfeng was already one-third his way to recovering. When a person ran into a joyful incident, they would suddenly find themselves in high spirit. The banquet from before wasn’t finished. Right now, they once again moved to a new table.

“Here, brother. Please allow me to give you a toast!”

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After promising Qing Shui to come back for another treatment after two months, Shui Yunfeng left. He invited Qing Shui over to Watermoon Cavern, but Qing Shui declined and only promised him to go there next time as he still had errands to run for now.

Though Qing Shui might have killed a few experts from Watermoon Cavern and things seemed like it has reached quite an awkward point, more often than not, strong warriors would be admired. When two sides of opponents started battling, there were bound to be people who would be sacrificed in the battle. Only the strong survived. So long as it was not their family that was killed or kidnapped, anything could be reconciled.

Though Qing Shui might have resolved his grudges with Watermoon Cavern, he still felt unwilling to go there for now. Though they might have called each other brothers, these were all still built based on the strength they each possessed. There would never be enemies which lasted forever, no matter in what eras, nor would there be friends forever. The only thing which existed was the benefits that they could gain out of each other.

It was always mentioned that fair-weather friends were unreliable. But in actuality, nothing was reliable. The only thing which one could truly rely on was their own strength. When one was capable, they would never lack friends, nor would they lack anyone who would lend them helping hands. The reason being that they were useful to them. Once the person ran into a crisis and ended up along the street, it would be a very rare thing to still be able to meet and talk.

This didn’t have to do with moral nor quality. This was how the cruel society worked. The continents were no different. Among warriors, only their strength was the most reliable.

There were many ways to represent one’s strength. Medical expertise, abilities to refine demons, finding treasures, cultivations and even inspecting treasures as well as refining weapons. In the world of martial artists, money didn’t play as much an important role as those stated above. Those that were capable would never lack money. As for those that were less capable but became rich, they would invite disasters.

It was now already halfway through the afternoon. Qing Hanye only came out after Shui Yunfeng had left. Now, she could finally act naturally. After seeing the relaxed smile on Qing Shui’s face, she knew instinctively that the problem had already been solved.

“Since the senior is gone, you will have to take charge of the things here now.” Nevertheless, Qing Shui still decided to mention this problem.

Upon hearing Qing Shui mentioning about her master, she still felt a bit sad. After stopping for a while, she replied, “I still have you!”

For now, Qing Shui was the sole motivation for her to continue living. He was her only hope. With Qing Shui here, this world would become a lot brighter. Without him, everything would turn dark.

Actually, if Qing Shui was gone, she might not be the only one who felt that her world would go dark. It was likely that quite a dozen people would feel the same as well.

“You are my woman. No matter when or what happens, I will be beside you. I will never let anyone bully you. Don’t ever think about leaving me for your entire life.” Qing Shui gently embraced her.

Qing Hanye’s heart now was at its most fragile state, Deep down, she could feel nothing but only emptiness. She embraced Qing Shui tightly with both of her hands, seeming like she was very afraid that he would disappear.

Qing Shui patted her back with sympathy. Qing Hanye lifted up her head and immediately kissed Qing Shui. She was extremely inexperienced in kissing. However, she still insisted on clumsily putting in her soft and pinkish tongue into Qing Shui’s mouth.

It was precisely these clumsy kisses that caused the flames in Qing Shui’s heart to instantly lit up. The Nine Yang Physique and Nine Yin Physique were a match made by heaven. If the two failed to be together after they met, it would be a matter which would enrage both the gods as well as humans.