After all, Qing Shui had the temperament of an adult. He was not afraid of losing face, not to mention that he had never considered himself to be the same level as these brats.
At the young age of 8, if he could even lift up a 20 jin rock, it would already be deemed as a miracle in his previous world.
Qing Shui looked around and decided to test his strength by challenging a 50 jin rock. Although he had a small frame, with the strength granted to him by the Ancient Strengthening Technique, he could exert a level of energy that’s higher than most people.
Qing Shui placed his hands around the rock, utilizing all the strength he was capable of and tried to lift it.
After which, bursts of laughter rang aloud in the practice yard.
This was because, Qing Shui appeared to have fallen down as he had overestimated his strength by trying to lift that heavy rock.
However, deep within his heart, Qing Shui was extremely elated. Qing Shui could feel that when he tried to lift the 50 jin rock, he was unable to feel the weight of it, which resulted in him overusing his strength and thus losing his balance!
The other children thought that Qing Shui was unable to lift the 50 jin rock and fell down because of that.
“What are you all laughing at? Carry on with what you were doing.” A voice belonging to a valiant looking youth about 14-15 years old, growled menacingly. Qing Hu was unhappy about the contemptible glances the others threw at Qing Shui.
Qing Hu hurriedly went to the side of Qing Shui.
“Are you alright Qing Shui? Maybe it would be better if we start with something smaller?” Qing Hu said with a worried look in his eyes.
Qing Shui was very contented, as he could feel the sincerity of Qing Hu. As for the mocking laughter that echoed out earlier, it was as if Qing Shui did not care about it.
“I am alright, thank you Qing Hu.” Qing Shui smiled.
At this moment, a youth with a heroic bearing walked over.
“Qing Shui, are you alright? You should first warm up your body by jogging, practice our elementary fist techniques and stretch your body before challenging that 50 jin rock.” The youth instructed.
“Okay I got it, thank you for the pointers”. Qing Shui replied with a smile. Qing Shui knew that the youth’s name was Qing Yang. Amongst the 3rd generation clan members, he was the strongest after Qing Zi and Qing You. His cultivation level had already broken through to the peak of Martial Warrior, 5th Grade! In the past, he had never ridiculed Qing Shui and even helped him sometimes. Therefore Qing Shui held quite a favorable view of him.
Qing Yang also smiled warmly, shortly after he left while reminding Qing Shui to be more careful.
In the practice yard, the number of the young members from the Qing Clan, including Qing Shui, totaled 16. On average, the population of the Qing Clan tilted more heavily towards the male side. Other than Qing Hu’s family, whom had produced a female baby, the other households had all produced an average of 4 male babies.
Qing Hu’s sister was named Qing Bei, Other than being the only female in the 3rd generation, she was also the youngest.
“Qing Shui gege [1], you must take care of yourself. If not Aunt Yi will become worried for you again..” Qing Bei opened her eyes wide in an attempt to convey the seriousness of the situation as she spoke in a concerned tone with a hint of childishness in it.
Looking at the cutesy little girl in front of him seriously nodding her head, Qing Shui almost forgot that he was only 8 years old himself, and could easily pass off as a cutesy little boy.