Hehe!” A endearing voice full of laughter drifted over.
“How could the two of you debase someone behind his back?” Qing Yi had heard their conversation regarding Situ Bu Fan, and was suppressing her urge to openly laugh as she gently berated them.
“Mum!” , “Aunty!”
“Qing Shui, I passed the six other Hundred Year Fiery Power Fruit to your Grandpa. He was very happy when he saw the fruits, and told me that he would give you anything as compensation.” Qing Yi said with a smile, with radiance suffusing her complexion.
Qing Shui was momentarily stunned. He knew that Qing Luo had access to the treasure vault, located inside a secret chamber, which kept all the treasured items passed down from the earlier generations of the Qing Clan.
After Qing Shui recovered from his surprise, Qing Yi beckoned to both of them to follow her to meet Qing Luo. “Qing You, later after you meet your grandpa, remember to ask him for two of the fruits. Don’t worry I will help you persuade your grandpa.” Qing Yi said to Qing You as she pat his shoulder. “With aunty here, there would surely be a share for you.”
“Thank you, Aunty!” Qing You was so excited that his whole face was flushed red. He had always been inclined to strength. Now that he knew the fruits would grant him an increase of 1,000 jin in strength, how could he not be passionate about it? If his strength increased by 1,000 jin, at the very least, he would not have lost so badly to Situ Bu Fan.
After they arrived at Qing Luo’s residence, they saw Qing Luo was relaxedly enjoying his day, watering the plants in his courtyard. His towering and rugged frame, seemed to give no indications on his age. He was above 100 years old! However, considering the lifespan of peak HouTian experts, he was only middle-aged. It was a pity that Qing Luo had always been cursed by loneliness. Ever since his wife had passed on, he had never remarried, and depended on himself to bring up his children. Now that all his grandchildren had grown up the 2nd generation members urged and supported him to get remarried. However, all matchmaking proposals were rejected by Qing Luo.
“Dad!”
“Grandpa!” Both Qing Shui and Qing You greeted Qing Luo
“Hahaha, excellent!” Qing Luo was in a very joyous mode, and everyone knew the reason behind it was Qing Shui. Most probably, after Situ Bu Fan’s arrogant actions, the Qing Clan would have more standing in the Hundred Miles City. In the future when the Qing Clan conducted their business in the Hundred Miles City, they wouldn’t be under such constant pressure.”
However, now it was different. Qing Shui had easily defeated one of the young masters of the four great clans of Hundred Miles City, and indirectly affected their pride. There was bound to be countless challengers waiting for him at Hundred Miles City, waiting to vent their anger.
“Qing Shui, since you have given the Hundred-Year fruits to us, I will let you choose any item you like from the Qing Clan’s treasury. After all, we can’t blindly accept your kindness without giving you something in compensation.” Qing Luo said.
It was Qing Shui’s first time coming into this chamber. The chamber was simple and unadorned, and only consisted of a bed, a bookshelf, and a table and set of chairs.
“Grandpa, what are you saying, we are all one family! Although the Hundred-Year fruits were valuable, the effects could not be stacked. It is only right for me to hand them over to you. After all, I’m a part of the Qing Clan!” Qing Shui said warmly, with hints of steadfastness in his voice. His grandpa had always doted on him. He could still remember back when he was young, and Qing Luo had went all the way to Hundred Miles City to buy the 100-year purple ginseng for his consumption.
Qing Luo was very happy, but despite this, he still wanted Qing Shui to make a request for an item saying that it was necessary, as it was a rule of the Qing Clan. Those who made contributions would be able to receive rewards.
Looking at how determined Qing Luo was, and the slight nod of Qing Yi, signaling her agreement, Qing Shui decided to try his luck…
“Hmm, if that is so, could Grandpa give me a Crippling Divine Pill?”