AST 2211 - Got a Godson, Tai Yijian (2/2)

Tai Yijian lived in a big clan and was experienced. At that time, he bowed to Qing Shui earnestly. After the kowtow session, Qing Shui carried him up, “Jian`er, from now onwards, you are my godson. I don’t care how you act in your clan, but I wish you will remember something in the future. Have a kind heart and don’t do any unethical things that cross the line.”

“I will,” Tai Yijian’s said solemnly; his young face looked tensed up.

Qing Shui patted his head, “Don’t be so tense. The rules are quite loose. This is for you. Take it as your welcome gift. However, remember not to rely on it and only use it if you’re in grave danger.”

The gift was the Sacred Jade Divine Stone Ring. Previously, Qing Shui got a large piece of it. Now, Qing Shui made some rings from the stone and now, Tai Yijian owned one. Qing Shui also told him how to use it and advised him not to be dependant on it too much.

Tai Yijian was very bright; he got used to the way of using it soon. Again, he told Qing Shui seriously, “I won’t rely on it.”

Tai Dashao appeared hopeful and full of aspirations. This item was very rare. Even the Taiqing Immortal Palace did not have such a good item. Nevertheless, he said nothing despite his interest in the item. It was the most pleasant thing that his son could obtain one since Tai Yijian would rule the Taiqing Immortal Palace in the future. If there were no accidents, he would become the head of the Tai clan.

“You don’t have strength so take one to protect yourself. I don’t have many. I can’t give you any more than this,” Qing Shui cordially said and gave one to Tai Dashao.

Tai Dashao did not accept, “It is too precious and you’ve said it yourself. You don’t have many. You have already given one to Jian`er. I’m not taking this. Plus, since my strength is weak, nobody would bother to touch me.”

“Stop the nonsense and take it when I give it to you. Remember to take every advantage possible. Otherwise, you won’t get it next time,” Qing Shui stuffed it into his hand.

Tai Dashao looked at Qing Shui gratefully, “I have nothing for you in return. I guess you won’t even want the ones that I have.”

“The pendant that you gave me last time is now with Beihuang Fan. It is comparable to this ring. Now, you can be assured,” Qing Shui said.

“Don’t say that just to comfort me,” Tai Dashao retorted.

“Fine. Then I’m comforting you no more. Give it back to me, I’m not giving you any more,” Qing Shui held out his hand and said.

“Forget it. It is already in my hands. If I return it to you, you will be upset. I’ll keep it.”

Tai Dashao was delighted after getting it. Qing Shui gave some training items to Tai Yijian, including a pair of clothes and weapons for forging, and some books on the Nine Animals Mimicry Technique. Qing Shui told him to choose the one that he liked the most and try his best in a week’s time.

Then, Tai Dashao dragged Qing Shui to meet the rest of his family.

Tai Dashao was the only son in his generation. However, there were many daughters, somewhere around a hundred or less of them. That was after many of them had died. In his father’s generation, there were about thirty members. Besides, they were all strong warriors. Around thirty of them had managed to survive until now.

In his grandfather’s generation, there were more than ten members. On top of that, there were three more generations. Yet, only about ten members were still among the living. These members were the actual pillars of the Taiqing Immortal Palace. Usually, they did not take part in the social affairs unless there was an unresolved issue in the Taiqing Immortal Palace.

Tai Dashao led Qing Shui to meet his father, a cultured and middle-aged man. He was very mature-looking. He somehow seemed to be younger than Tai Dashao.

This situation was not a big deal. It was very normal in the Main Continents.

“Nice to meet you, uncle!” As a junior, Qing Shui greeted him.

“Don’t be too formal. Treat this place like your own house. It is Dashao’s fortune to have a friend like you.” The man was very hospitable as he gestured Qing Shui to have a seat.

After a while, a beautiful lady entered the room. It was Tai Dashao’s mother. They greeted each other again.

As for Qing Shui, Tai Dashao’s father seemed to know about him. The Taiqing Immortal Palace should have known what kind of person Tai Dashao was in touch with.

“It is the fortune of both parties to be friends. There isn’t anyone who is more advantageous. Otherwise, the friendship won’t last long,” Qing Shui smiled as he replied.

“You’re right, but it is hard to make friends these days. It is a luxury to have one true friend in one’s entire life. In fact, many people don’t even have a true friend in their whole lives. When you are at your peak, you might have a bunch of friends. Once you fail, it is considered fortunate if they don’t strike you while you’re down,” The man said emotionally.

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