AST 2356 - On The Verge (1/2)

Though Qing Shui’s words were mostly filled with empty threats, he was undeniably dangerous and the woman did not have a deathwish. Through gritted teeth she said, “You guessed correctly. I’m from the Beiyuan clan.”

Qing Shui frowned, “I’m not satisfied with your answer. Don’t patronize me like a fool!”

“Alright, I can offer you some information, but it’s not a lot,” The woman continued talking.

“Shoot!”

“I’m here today to kill you because you were a suspicious figure. I did not expect you to be this powerful. The Ghost King guessed that you were the one who got rid of the Water Emperor’s poison,” the woman said while looking at Qing Shui.

This news was very important. The opponent had already known that the Water Emperor’s poison had been cured, but did not know if it was cured by someone or cured by accident.

“Who is this Ghost King?” Qing Shui asked.

“The Ghost King is a powerful poison master who has been with the Beiyuan clan for a long time. Rumor claims that he was from another domain and is a big reason why the Beiyuan Clan enjoys its position today.”

Qing Shui realized this woman knew quite a lot. Seems like there was an advantage to being older. The woman must have been with the Beiyuan clan for quite some time.

“Who are you?” Qing Shui asked the woman with a sharp look.

“I’m just one of the Ghost King’s playthings…”

Qing Shui looked at the woman. She was not great looking, but not ugly either. Though middle-aged, her body still looked good. After all, cultivators’ bodies were always well preserved.

“Tell me about the Ghost King. You should understand him well,” Qing Shui did not want to continue talking about the woman.

The woman sighed, “Understanding him, I think it’s an impossible task. He’s a monstrosity, a pervert, and a devil. He is temperamental and unpredictable, lecherous and likes to test his poison on those around him. He looks just like a ghost. Skinny, a pair of deep sunken eyes, and surrounded by an ominous aura.”

“Is his poison very strong?” Qing Shui was more concerned about this.

“Very powerful, in fact. He was a forsaken disciple from a powerful clan in another domain, but progressed via self-teaching. It could be said that his Poison Technique has reached unfathomable depths and his entire body is poisonous.” The way the woman talked about the Ghost King seemed excessive. She must have been tortured quite a bit.

“Alright. You can decide to either leave on your own, or follow me. Do not regret your decision,” Qing Shui said, laughing.

“I can leave already?” The woman was surprised.

“Yes.” Qing Shui answered again.

The woman gritted her teeth, “I’ll follow you. I’ll die if I leave. I’ve also had enough of their torture.”

Qing Shui nodded his head, “Good. Return to the imperial palace with us. It’s much safer there. Don’t worry. We’ll guarantee your safety. Once everything is over, you’ll have your freedom back. Your life will be in your hands to chase your own happiness.”

The woman felt slightly aggrieved upon hearing Qing Shui. It had been lonely for her for the past few years, alone and miserable.

Qing Shui and company returned just in time to see an angry Water Emperor. The Beiyuan Clan had already seen that the Nalan Clan weren’t soft and weak, but still dared to collaborate with dozens of powers to challenge the Nalan Clan right outside the imperial palace.