AST 2090 - Kong Clan, Poison, I Can Cure This (1/2)

What followed was naturally a joyous affair. Qing Shui left behind some dowry as a gift and helped Yu Zemian and Yu Zehuo to each make a breakthrough. This small breakthrough, however, was not insubstantial. If they could only rank around ten thousandths in the Northern Blue Domain before, they would basically advance by half and could continue to advance further.

There were many cities in the Northern Blue Domain and Azure Rainbow City was amongst the lowest tiered. Therefore, despite their dominance here, the Yu Clan was barely comparable to a second-tier clan in the top cities.

Qing Shui granting them aid was also beneficial to himself, as the Yu Clan would become a staunch and loyal ally with a marriage of coincidence between two willing parties. Yu Zehuo still had a lot of potentials to become a powerhouse throughout the Northern Blue Domain.

As for Big Tiger, his path was still uncertain, but with the Third Young Lady’s entry into his life, he was destined to go beyond the Martial King Stage. At least, he would reach Martial Saint.

However, Big Tiger had already used the Xiantian Golden Pellet, which inspired Qing Shui to think about refining something else that surpassed the Golden Martial King Pill. Perhaps the Martial Saint Golden Pellet?

Big Tiger’s affairs were all settled, including the date of the marriage, which was just a month away. Qing Shui and Big Tiger knew that he wasn’t getting any younger.

Qing Shui returned to the Imperial Cuisine Hall just as Big Tiger and the Third Young Lady were about to leave. Even though the New Year festivities hadn’t ended and there were patients, there were other doctors holding the fort which allowed Big Tiger to relax carefreely.

“Master, this is Mantong,” Big Tiger introduced, slight embarrassment shown on his face.

“Nice to meet you, Young Lady Yu!” Qing Shui smiled as he greeted her.

“Nice to meet you too, Mister Qing!” Yu Mantong said with poise.

Qing Shui took out some Youth Retaining Pills, as well as a few self-refined treasures. He said, “Big Tiger is my disciple. He might be a bit thick-skulled but he’s not dumb. This is my greeting gift. Here’s to a good future for you two.”

Yu Mantong looked back at Big Tiger, who simply laughed and said: “My master is giving gifts. Just accept them. He’s like a father figure to me.”

Though Big Tiger looked older than Qing Shui, Qing Shui was actually old enough to be Big Tiger’s father, as he had lived another life before. Qing Shui was very important to Big Tiger, as everything he had was given by Qing Shui.

“Thank you, Master!” Yu Mantong received the gift and bowed in appreciation.

“I’ve already made a trip to the Yu Clan. You are now officially engaged. The wedding will be on the thirtieth of the next month. Somebody else will make the preparations. Big Tiger, you have to work hard to master the Five Elements Art in this month.”

“En, I’ll do as you say!”

……

Two days later, three men, accompanied by Yu Xixuan, came to the Imperial Cuisine Hall. Two of the three men were middle-aged with the last one on the younger side. Entering the inner courtyard, Qing Shui was looking mindlessly at the fish in the pond before turning around upon noticing their presence.

“Qing Shui, these are the Kong Clan people that I have talked to you about.”

The Kong Clan was not amongst the five great powers of the Northern Blue City but some speculated that they weren’t far off in strength. It couldn’t be confirmed nor denied, but the rumors existed on the basis of certain truths. The Kong Clan would definitely be powerful.

“Miraculous Physician Qing is truly very young!” Said the middle-aged man on the left.

The middle-aged man was very handsome, but with a hint of arrogance in his being. It was not enough to incite hatred, but not enough to attract others either. This kind of men was always skilled.

“Why, are you doubting my medical abilities?” Qing Shui smiled.

“We wouldn’t. Cases where people become great in old age are rare. True experts would become famous in their youths,” The middle-aged man said with a chuckle.

“Come. Let’s have a seat!” Qing Shui gestured for the men to sit at a stone table near the pond.