AST 1828 - It’s getting hot, player? (1/2)

AST 1828 - It’s Getting Hot. Player?

After hearing Qing Shui’s words, the burly man was not surprised or shocked at all, but his face turned slightly unnatural as he sighed, “Miraculous Physician Qing’s words have helped me understand the situation, please help me out.”

Qing Shui’s intention was to inform him that someone was out to harm him, but seeing that he had gotten the message there was no need to harp on it. He smiled and nodded, “I’ll do my best!”

A normal session wouldn’t last more than an hour, but even if Qing Shui were able to cure this he would still need multiple sessions, for up to two weeks. To inflict a disease was quick, like felling mountains. To cure it, much more time was necessary, like threading silk. Qing Shui was not exactly threading silk, but he still needed at least half a month.

After he heard that they were done for the day, the burly man sat up. He was inspecting his own condition but was quickly disappointed. He quickly hid his disappointment as he knew that he had to trust the Miraculous Physician…

“So many years have passed, you may as well wait for a month or two to see, even if I can’t cure you. You can find someone else, I won’t collect any payment.” Qing Shui smiled, spotting the dejection in the burly man’s eyes.

“I have faith in you, truly.” The burly man said seriously.

“You can have faith in me after I’ve cured you. Also, my two brothers say that your strength is not bad.” Qing Shui smiled as he looked at the burly man.

“I apologize for my brashness. I was desperately searching for medical aid. I never had the intention to harm them.” The burly man frantically said.

Qing Shui shook his head, “Do you think I’m that petty? Let’s compare and compete.”

The burly man shook his head so hard as if it were a rattle-toy, “You are a physician, I’m still counting on you to cure my disease and I’m not that interested in a martial match, I just want to be a man again.”

Qing Shui wanted to compare notes with him, but seeing his unwillingness, most importantly his unwavering mindset, Qing Shui held back the idea.

“Alright then, we’ll compete when you’re better.” Qing Shui smiled.

“That would be even more inappropriate; you would be my savior. After giving me a new lease on life, there’s no way that I could injure you.” The burly man spoke with candor.

Qing Shui did not say anything else. He sent off the burly man whose name he still didn’t know. He wasn’t actually overly enthused with the idea of crossing hands against the burly man, given the massive gulf between them.

Qing Shui, Tantai Lingyan, and Qin Qing decided to stay at the Imperial Cuisine Hall, in their same old rooms. Although it had been some time since they had stayed there, when Qing Shui returned there at night it looked brand new.

Qing Shui and the two ladies lived in the same courtyard but not in the same pavilion; each of them had a pavilion of their own. They were living on the upper of two floors. Qing Shui stood by the window, gazing out towards the opposite pavilion.

The three pavilions were close by with only dozens of meters separating them. Qing Shui and Qin Qing’s pavilions faced each other, while Tantai Lingyan’s pavilion was by the side. The distance between the three pavilions was equal.

From within, it was possible to see the busy streets outside. But at only two floors high, what could be seen was very limited.

Suddenly, Qing Shui noticed that Qin Qing was also at the window, smiling at him. He returned the smile and even blew a kiss, clearly reaching Qin Qing’s ears.

“Scoundrel!” Qin Qing smiled as she glared at him.