Free Web NovelChapter 1470: Chapter 755: Interesting
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After careful consideration, Qing Shui felt very excited. If a person decides to do something, they should do it immediately, as there’s no need to hesitate. After all, how could one only purchase precious-level herbs? Even if they ransacked the entire Baili City, there might not be a single precious-level herb. Since he had already decided to start by cultivating common-level herbs, he still needed to designate boundaries to ensure there’s space to plant high-grade herbs in the future.
"After the new year, I’ll go buy some seedlings of common-level herbs, or forage in the wild. After all, I can consider myself to have some understanding of various types of spiritual herbs!" Qing Shui silently decided that he had to do this as soon as possible!
"Ah, Qing Shui, when did you come back? I heard you went out to practice cultivation for the past half year?"
Upon hearing that voice, Qing Shui turned his head. This familiar voice belonged to Qing Yang. They hadn’t seen each other since the last time they met. At that time, Qing Shui had first entered the Qing Family’s practice field when Qing Yang broke into the sixth grade as a warrior. Unlike the other young people from the large families of Qingqing Village in the past, Qing Yang lowered his head and mocked Qing Shui.
The purpose of the Qing Clan practice courtyard wasn’t just limited to the third generation of the Qing Clan. Apart from members of the Qing Clan, many third-generation members of other large families in Qing Village also used it. When comparing the proportions, including the Qing Family, there were more members than other families. For instance, the third-generation members from the Lan Clan were also using the courtyard. Over the past two years, members of the Lan Family performed even better than those of the Qing Family.
"Hey, it’s been a while, it seems your cultivation has improved again!" After five years, Qing Shui could still clearly discern the power level of Qing Haii. Currently, based on his observation, Qing Haii was at the peak of "Martial Arts" Seventh Grade.
Qing Shui had a feeling that his young cousin, the genius Qing Youu, had long surpassed "Martial Arts" Seventh Grade. He only knew that the honest Qingzi was still at the "Martial Arts Warrior" Eighth Grade.
"Interesting, looks like this year’s competition will be even more lively!" Qing Shui laughed. The year-end competition wasn’t just for the Qing Family, other clans could also participate. However, the Qing Family had a rule that Qing Family disciples must be at least at Sixth Grade in martial arts to enter the competition. A few years ago, some young people from other clans passed through Qing Village, coinciding with the annual competition. Naturally, these passionate youths also participated under the pretense of exchanging martial arts pointers to make friends.
On the surface, although it was called a "competition," in reality, it was more an exchange of pointers. The only other notable clans from nearby areas were the Lan Family of Qing Village, as well as the Feng Clan and Tang Clan of Phoenix City.
"Brother Qing Yang, it seems this year you can finally showcase your talent." Qing Shui laughed.
Yang Qing smiled bitterly and said, "How can it be that easy, you don’t know that Lan Ye from the Lan Family, Feng Xishui from the Feng Clan, and Tong Gang from the Tang Clan have already broken through to the Ninth Grade of martial arts warrior realm."
"What? Martial arts warrior Ninth Grade? How is that possible? Brother Qingzi is only at Eighth Grade; does this mean our Qing Clan has no one to battle them?" Qing Shui did not want to reveal his true strength just yet. How strange, such a huge change occurred over these five years, with third-generation members of other large families catching up to the strength level of the third generation of the Qing Clan. It seems the decision back then, for second-generation members to consume ’Divine Medicine of the Cri-foot’, was also due to their lack of other resources."
"Luckily, we still have the Qing Clan’s genius, Qing Youu. He has already surpassed the peak state of a martial artist; his strength should be enough to handle other clans’ Ninth Grade martial arts warriors, while other small fry are left to us. He was jubilant when mentioning ’Qing Youu.’ After all, only clans with strong individuals can be better positioned to strive for future benefits."
Any novice from a clan or sect with a thousand-year history might either be a complete waste or an insignificant wanderer, but can still look down on others.
Afterwards, Qing Shui went around meeting other members of the Qing Clan and paid respects to Qing Luo. Despite being labeled as trash, Qing Luo always liked and treasured him. Perhaps it was because Qing Luo had only one daughter, and the fatherly love he had for Qing Yi was transferred to him.
"Qing Shui, you’ve matured a lot in this half year, although you must remember, never force yourself onto the path of cultivation. If there are obstacles everywhere on the road, there will always be other paths for you to choose. If you choose another path, don’t overly focus on a single presumed path when you can soar to greater heights. Based on your intelligence, Grandpa will no longer try to persuade you." Luo Qing looked at the nearing adulthood Qing Shui and said kindly.
"Don’t worry, Grandpa, I know my limits; I’ll be fine." Qing Shui knew there was no need to say more now.
At the start of the new year, the next day, everyone absorbed the lively atmosphere as the streets remained bustling. Qing Shui discussed many things with Qing Yi while strolling around the streets.
On the fourth day, Qing Luo led the entire Qing Clan to pay respects to their Ancestor.
A year passed; the previous year was an extraordinary year for Qing Shui. He was 16 years old this year, and it was time for him to hold the age ceremony, deciding the path on which he wanted to leave his mark in the future. In the blink of an eye, New Year’s Eve was over. The older you get, the faster time goes, but for Qing Shui, no matter how long, it was the same. Although Qing Shui currently had the advantage of the Violet Jade Fairy Realm, before that, he was already famous for his perseverance and determination. Every day, rain or shine, at the scheduled time, he tenaciously pursued his path of cultivation.
