AST 2244 Qing Shui Wakes up, Distressed, Five Caves (1/2)

AST 2244 – Qing Shui Wakes up, Distressed, Five Caves

The relationship between Nuo Lan and Qing Shui was grey. She had always seen him as a brother, and it was Qing Shui who saved her life. It was hard for her to see Qing Shui in this state. They found out that Tantai Lingyan was the cause of it, the only person who could be the cause.

Nuo Lan had never seen Qing Shui in this state. His breath of life was so weak. If she could bear this misery on his behalf, she would do so without hesitation.

Qing Shui was still unconscious after three days. Beihuang Liefeng, Beihuang Yu, and the others all came by to visit. After all, Qing Shui and the Taiyi Immortal Palace were now affiliated.

Beihuang Yu sighed and said, “To be hurt to this extent by a woman.”

Zhang Yue came by as well. He was now a famous miracle physician now and had been Qing Shui’s disciple, but even he was at a loss, not knowing what to do.

Qing Shui had completely isolated himself. There was nothing else that could help him.

Cold Jade Bed!

They placed Qing Shui on the Cold Jade Bed with visitors speaking to him every day, hoping that it would persuade him to wake up.

Everyone in the Divine Palace knew that Tantai Lingyan had taken over the Demon Gate but didn’t know if she would attack the Divine Palace. However, with the Sky-Obstructing Crow around, this was still a safer place than others.

Their Sky-Obstructing Crow was a half-blood existence. It was through Qing Shui’s Ancient Demonic Fruit and other tools that helped its bloodline to increase to 70% with time. This allowed the Sky-Obstructing Crow’s might to increase significantly.

The situation with Qing Shui wasn’t spread to the Sea King Palace lest it worried more people. Besides, it wouldn’t be ideal for others to find out about Qing Shui’s condition.

Two weeks passed in the blink of an eye.

Qing Shui eyes fluttered open. He felt like he had been asleep for a long time. Watching the surroundings, he took in the temple structure and the comfortable coolness of the bed beneath him before turning to the dazed Beihuang Fan beside him. She hadn’t realized that he had woken up.

She jumped in shock when Qing Shui reached out to tug at her hand. “You’re awake!” She exclaimed in glee.

“Hm. Sorry to worry you.” Qing Shui replied, feeling abashed.

He felt much better now. This was how humans were like; while some things were hard to accept initially, they would grow accustomed to them with time. Similarly, while Qing Shui still felt upset, he felt accustomed enough to deal with it.

“I’ll go tell the others, so they can stop worrying.” With that, Beihuang Fan rushed out to inform the other people.

At that news, Qing Shui’s room was filled in a short moment. Zhang Yue had stayed there those few days, neglecting even the Imperial Cuisine Hall. Qing Shui was touched by the gesture as he urged Zhang Yue to return to the Imperial Cuisine Hall.

Everyone was happy. Qing Shui, on the other hand, was embarrassed that he could be hurt this deeply by a woman.

“You look better with your white hair, I want to turn my hair white too,” Beihuang Yu commented in a serious tone.

“You imp. Are you seeking death?” Beihuang Fan glared at Beihuang Yu.

“Aunt, you used to dote on me the most. Was it because of this man that you no longer do? You weren’t like that before,” Beihuang Yu said in exaggerated misery.

“What nonsense.” Beihuang Fan grew embarrassed.

“Hehe. Everybody knows, Aunt. There’s no need to feel embarrassed.” Right after his retort, he increased the distance between them just in case Beihuang Fan decided to hit him.

Qing Shui sat up and felt as though he had just recovered from a terrible illness. It was a good thing that his body was speedily recovering now that he was awake. He noticed the Fifth Cave behind him was beginning to show; he should be able to attempt a breakthrough soon.

There wasn’t any movement from the Demon Gate during this time, though they did have an increment of several Demon Kings. Their strength had now far surpassed any other factions in the surrounding area.