Chapter 1441 - 740: Ghostly Step (Part 2)
Chapter 1441 - 740: Ghostly Step (Part 2)
The sixth-grade Martial Arts Warrior is a turning point for the Qing Clan. Those who have mastered the sixth grade but are not yet 16 years old pin their hopes on the entire clan. Therefore, in the Qing Clan, as long as one can reach the required level before the age of 16, their status within the Qing Clan will also change. Even if they wish to summon a storm, the entire Qing Family will provide support. Moreover, these talents will bear the future responsibility of protecting the Qing Sect Family business. Only when the number and power of the core members of the Qing Clan increase will their business partners not be so audacious.
For those who become sixth-grade Military Warriors after the age of 16, they will be sent to the city to handle the various businesses of the Qing Family. Their cultivation base usually stagnates because they can only cultivate during the fallow period. Most of the time, they are too busy to cultivate.
Qing Shui is already 15 years old this year. If he still cannot breakthrough to the sixth-grade Martial Arts Warrior in another year, he will be sent out of Qing Village.. Qing Shui knows that his Blue Lotus Art has long been integrated with the ancient enhancement technique. Only when he makes a breakthrough in the "ancient enhancement technique" will his "Blue Lotus Art" advance. If anyone expects him to break through to the "ancient enhancement technique" sixth grade in just one year, then that person must be an idiot or sleepwalking. The possibility of Qing Shui being sent out of Qing Village is almost a foregone conclusion.
Although Qing Shui is the grandson of Qing Luo, due to his constitution being early, Qing Shui has never seen the outside world before. In the past, if he stayed in the Qing Family after 16 years old, he would experience shortness of breath and heart palpitations at the slightest hint of strenuous activity, which was helpless. Everyone understood that he being unable to cultivate was a fundamental fact! But now, things have changed, not only is his constitution better, but his cultivation has even reached the peak of the martial arts third grade. Sending out Qing Shui is just an expected thing.
"Forget it, I shouldn’t indulge in this, maybe I should join the expedition team to the outside of Qing Village, who knows, I might unexpectedly have an opportunity to break through." Qing Shui sighed lazily and shook his head.
After all, Qing Shui had long decided to assist Qing Yi in developing the business, while also understanding the medicinal properties of various herbal medicines available to the Qing Clan. Qing Shui still holds high expectations for himself, he has yet to realize Qing Yi’s wishes, Qing Shui will never let himself despair! Even if he cannot achieve a breakthrough in the ancient enhancement technique, but based on his current strength; the hidden weapon technique, "Lonely Fist," and even the "Ghostly Step" technique he doesn’t dare to face himself, will surely make the opponent’s heart tremble with fear. To be honest, Qing Shui has never relied on any physical strength, no third generation disciple, nor used any Martial Arts Skills, he can already suppress them to the extent that can only be called trampling. The reason he doesn’t do this is because he knows it’s unwise to reveal his hand early in the match, after all, he is only a teenager at 15 years old.
At this moment,
"Shui g". Qing Shui heard a voice calling him from outside the courtyard.
At the same time the last syllable sounded, Qing Bei appeared in his courtyard. Now, Qing Bei is already 13 years old, with a delicate face and particularly bright eyes, Qing Shui can see the beautiful blossoms from this little girl’s features, Qing Bei’s body is at the onset of puberty. After all, she is only 13 years old, and has only been considered a young adult for 3 years.
Qing Bei is the youngest and only granddaughter in the Qing Clan. Qing Shui treats her with sincerity and from the heart. Although he doesn’t get along well with the other third generation disciples, Qing Shui fiercely dotes on this little cousin in his heart.
"Xiao Bei, I’m here!" Qing Shui waved and smiled slightly. Qing Bei is considered a little genius in the Qing Clan, having reached the peak of fifth-grade martial artist at only 13 years old. The elders of the Qing Clan are very satisfied with Qing Bei’s talent because Qing Bei is the only one, they were slightly regretful that Qing Bei was female! In the end, no matter how talented she is, she will still have to marry an outsider. Even at 13 years old, there are already countless people pursuing her.
Two years ago, after cultivating to the peak of Ancient Three-layered Heaven, Qing Shui could no longer breakthrough. His intuition told him that if he never had such an encounter again; in the short term, fighting against his life, or having another enlightenment, he is unlikely to achieve a breakthrough! Since he temporarily couldn’t make any progress on his cultivation base, in his spare time, he would teach Qing Hu and Qing Bei the basics of "Lonely Fist"! Qing Shui started teaching them about half a year ago. As the saying goes: "He who reviews the old knowledge gains new understanding, fits to be a teacher"! Among the third-generation disciples, Qing Hu and Qing Bei’s relationship with Qing Hu can be considered blood siblings.
For the rest of the third-generation disciples, they rarely gather together. Especially for the eldest grandson Qingzi and the genius Qing Youu, Qing Shui has only had the chance to see them a few times a year. Qing Yang, Qing Hui, and Qing Chuan as well. Moreover, once the third-generation disciples successfully break through the sixth-grade martial artist’s realm, they must train Martial Arts diligently besides their own cultivation.
It can be said that in the Qing Sect Family, the true path of power only begins after one successfully attains the realm of the sixth-grade Samurai. Other than that, at the end of each year, those who reach the sixth grade will have to compete with their third-generation disciples as well as elders from the Qing Family to maintain the Crystal Stone. For those whose cultivation base is below the sixth-grade Military Warrior, they can only watch from below the stage.
Qing Hu and Qing Bei have spent half a year learning the basics of "Lonely Fist" with Qing Shui. Watching them, Qing Shui finally realized how fortunate he was at that time, to have once had an accidental encounter leading to enlightenment. Now, half a year has passed, and Qing Hu only remembers 1/3 of the 360 acupoints on the human body, but he is still far from true understanding. In a real fight, he only truly understands the paths to attack the shoulders, chest front, and head.
Qing Bei is slightly better than Qing Hu, after all, girls are naturally more meticulous, she has already managed to remember the positions of all 360 acupoints on the human body, but in battle, she shows an understanding of aggressive behavior similar to Qing Hu in Lonely Fist technique.
"Did you come alone? Qing Shui asked curiously, as he didn’t see Qing Hu following. In the past year, Qing Hu and Qing Bei have been visiting Qing Shui every evening without fail and practicing Solo Boxing.
"Qing Hu was hurt by Lan Yan’er from the Lan Clan, so he couldn’t come today." When Qing Bei collapsed, anger and helplessness could be heard in her voice. "Lan Yan’er?"
This name was familiar to Qing Shui, as he tried to link it to his memories, many recollections surfaced in his mind. Images of a slender beauty; bright eyes, graceful demeanor, with dimples on her mouth and cheeks. A perfect picture appeared in his mind, similar to the budding beauty of a young rose.
Despite her height, she remained a very proud person. The reason Qing Shui was familiar with her name was because both of them were 15 years old, but one was talented and enviable, while the other was considered trash by everyone in the area. Qing Shui had only encountered her by chance and remembered her because of her reputation. She was regarded as one of the countless geniuses in the area. Her talent was comparable only to the Qing Clan’s genius Qing Youu! Therefore, she was the pride of the Lan Clan.
The Lan Clan is one of the largest clans in Qing Village, and could be considered the second-largest clan, only after the Qing Clan. In terms of talent, compared to the Qing Family, the third generation of the Lan Clan is even higher. After all, the Qing Family doesn’t really have that many third-generation disciples.
The Lan Clan has always hoped to replace the Qing Family as the protector of the village, changing the village’s name to Lan Village, so they spared no effort to cultivate the third-generation disciples, as they are the clan members with hopes and aspirations.
"Beibei, is Qing Hu’s injury serious?" Qing Shui asked with concern, his voice flustered.
"It’s not that bad. He only suffered external injuries; his face and body were hurt. After losing the fight, he didn’t dare to show his face and chose to hide in his room to avoid embarrassment." Qing Bei smiled slightly, thinking of Qing Hu’s actions.
"Still laughing? Qing Shui asked, actually, after finding out the situation, Qing Shui also found it funny, hiding out of embarrassment because he got beaten. But, losing to Lan Yan’er is still forgivable, as expected by people.
Qing Bei suppressed her laughter, her delicate face showing a silly expression, which made Qing Shui quite puzzled, but he soon understood the reason.
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