AST 2339 Well-doer of Nine Lifetimes, Bai Sheng, a Gift for You (2/2)
Qing Shui had long since realized that Bai Sheng’s karmic luck was overflowing. It was superimposing perfectly with his physique of the legendary Well-doer of Nine Lifetimes. Most importantly, his might was truly decent. This was also why he figured that Bai Sheng wasn’t part of the Hei Clan.
“Brother, it isn’t worth it to die in vain,” Bai Sheng continued to persuade.
“Can you tell me what’s the strongest aspect of the Hei Clan? Do they have a formidable force backing them?” Qing Shui asked after some thought.
“The Hei Clan’s strongest power lies in its Guardian Beast. Without the Guardian Beast, they wouldn’t be able to stay in their position of power,” Bai Sheng replied.
Qing Shui laughed. “Actually, you can ignore the Hei Clan’s Guardian Beast.”
“What?” Bai Sheng responded in disbelief.
“Do you know when did the Hei Clan write these words? Approximately?” Qing Shui probed.
“Five years ago!”
“Then, did anyone see the Guardian Beast for the past five years?” Qing Shui asked confidently.
“Well, I’ve not heard anyone who claimed they did. However, it’s normal to not see Guardian Beasts and the like for a decade,” Bai Sheng responded.
“That’s why the powers in Heishui City didn’t dare to make a move on the Hei Clan. None of you knew that the Guardian Beast of the Hei Clan had disappeared for five years. This could be because it died, or because of losing its will to fight. In any case, it’s useless now.”
Qing Shui realized this the moment he had seen the words written by the Hei Clan. He was an Art Maestro himself, at a higher level than the Hei Clan’s patriarch. Qing Shui didn’t care about the existence of the Guardian Beast when he came for the Duke Palace. He might even be looking for a reliable power to rule this Duchy instead. Now that he had seen Bai Sheng, the Well-doer of Nine Lifetimes, he had decided that Bai Sheng would be the one.
That was how the World of Nine Continents worked; they let their strength speak on their behalf. Even the previous standing in Duke Palace wouldn’t know who the duke was. Anyone who was strong enough would be able to take over the position. However, lordship was different. You couldn’t claim the title on your own even if you killed an aristocrat. Only the Emperor could bestow the title of lord.
“Go back and inform your clan. Tell them to get ready to take over the Duke Palace. Once you’ve taken over, I would help you out. This way, you’d be able to suppress this place.” Qing Shui brought Bai Sheng to a mountain, awakening his physique and power of benevolence.
The power of benevolence allowed his might to increase tremendously. This unique body constitution held a shocking potential. Along with Qing Shui’s medicinal pills and Gold Needles, he allowed Bai Sheng’s powers to increase at an alarming rate.
Bai Sheng believed in Qing Shui completely now, regarding him as though he were a fairy.
“I’ll go to the Duke Palace. You and your people prepare to head over. Remember, you’ll be Heishui City’s duke from now on.” Qing Shui smiled as he brought him to Heishui City.
Although Bai Sheng had regarded Qing Shui as a fairy, he still found it inconceivable. He seemed to be at a loss as he watched Qing Shui.
“You’re a Well-doer of Nine Lifetimes and have done many good deeds, right? To be honest, it takes too long for you to accumulate those good deeds in that manner. If you were a duke and perhaps even became an Emperor, then every decision of yours would be of a huge virtue,” Qing Shui tempted him.
Qing Shui’s words did its work in tempting Bai Sheng. He knew that too, but the Bai Clan hadn’t had the ability to take over the Duchy in the past. It could be said that Qing Shui’s appearance had him eager to give it a try.
“Don’t hesitate anymore. It would have been easy for me to harm you or even the whole Heishui City. This proves that I don’t have any ulterior motives.” Qing Shui knew that he had to make a strong statement.
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