The Invincible Supreme Medical God

Chapter 1451 - 745: Xi’an Heaven and Earth_2

"Mother, I plan to leave Qing Village in the next few days. I want to see the world outside. After all, I’m already 15 years old, and I’ve never stepped out of Qing Village before! If people find out, they’ll label me a country bumpkin." Qing Shui longs for the world outside. He also knows that bringing up this topic will make Qing Yi worry for him, especially since his strength is allegedly only at the third-grade level of Blue Lotus Art.

Qing Yi frowned worriedly and blamed herself. She reproached herself for not taking Qing Shui when she went to Baili City. Qing Yi feared that Qing Shui would be captivated by the scenery outside Qing Village and refuse to return! He was destined to suffer with his meager strength and be bullied outside Qing Village."

What Qing Yi didn’t know is that Qing Shui’s mental state had long matured to that of an adult. Pain and suffering? What are those? Before truly making up your mind, they are nothing! Qing Shui had known for a while that in this world where cultivation is key, the strong rule everything. Power is the most absolute authority, and it determines one’s status. The same is true throughout the ages.

Seeing Qing Yi’s worried eyebrows, Qing Shui knew she was fretting over him. If he wanted to leave the village, he needed a reasonable excuse.

"Mom, are you worried that I’ll be bullied?" Qing Shui blinked innocently, trying to lighten the mood. After all, all children are close to their parents’ hearts, and Qing Shui couldn’t help but understand Qing Yi’s concern for him.

"Well, Qing Shui, how about this? Just stay here for a few months, and after I become less busy, I’ll accompany you on a stroll outside, okay?" Qing Yi’s heart was bitter. After all, a large family like the Qing Clan needed a lot of funds to operate. Her medical business in Baili City was crucial to the Qing Clan’s survival. Furthermore, a huge business transaction had recently taken place. Hesitant thoughts appeared in her mind because, on one hand, she wanted to accompany Qing Shui, but on the other hand, she needed to personally complete this business transaction.

Qing Shui went over and comforted Qing Yi, as he saw her torn between two fronts.

"Mother, actually, I’m not as weak as I appear to be. There’s something I’ve always wanted to tell you." Qing Shui started to squirm uneasily, unable to share the whole truth, but he needed to get close to it with something that sounded reasonable to convince Qing Yi.

"Oh, you little rascal, have you decided to trick your mom now that you’ve grown up?" Qing Shui was mildly rebuked as Qing Shui smiled. "Alright, go on, tell me what you’re hiding."

Seeing the smile on Qing Yi’s face, Qing Shui knew it was a good sign. If he could persuade Qing Yi successfully now, he’d have a chance to explore the world outside Qing Village.

"Five years ago, at the foothills of the Western Mountains, I met a very old man. After seeing me, the old man laughed and said it was a chance encounter, he felt it must be fate’s arrangement! The old man reviewed my cultivation techniques and said the strengthening techniques I was practicing were not suited for me. After that, he taught me a series of strengthening techniques that could not only improve tendons and bones but also significantly enhance my strength! Moreover, before he left, he imparted a set of fist techniques to me. At that time, I was still young and ignorant, not understanding much. However, I practiced the techniques the old man taught me, and in the past five years, I’ve achieved some small accomplishments. Five years have passed, and I regret not learning more from him. Because thinking about it now, he must have been an Innate Cultivator!" Qing Shui hurriedly sprouted a bunch of nonsense, integrating certain elements of truth within.

When Qing Yi discovered many obvious loopholes in Qing Shui’s story, an incredulous look appeared in her eyes. But she still let him finish quietly.

"You said that after 5 years of cultivation, you’ve achieved some small accomplishments, so what is your actual strength now?" Qing Yi appreciated Qing Shui’s attempt to ease her worries. However, she hoped what Qing Shui said was true!

"Well, the old man didn’t say, so I’m not sure to what level my strength has reached. But I can confidently say that currently, my strength can be counted among the top 20 of the third-generation disciples." Qing Shui dared not tell Qing Yi his true strength.

"Since that’s the case, and seeing how confident you are, Mother will suppress her strength to match a sixth-grade Martial Arts Warrior and have a small competition with you." Qing Yi said expectantly. She couldn’t wait to see how much Qing Shui had grown in the past 5 years.

Qing Shui laughed joyfully in his heart; his plan was succeeding: "If I win, can Mother allow me to leave Qing Village?"

Qing Yi hesitated for a moment, looked at the confident expression on Qing Shui’s face, uncertain if she should be happy or sad. She feared Qing Shui would ultimately become the victor, but she also hoped he would win, proving his strength level could match that of sixth-grade Martial Artists! The stronger he was, the better! This meant he would be able to protect himself while traveling outside Qing Village.

Qing Yi gave Qing Shui a final ultimatum. "Defeat me, and you’ll get my approval!" However, in her heart, she thought if Qing Shui proved to be stronger than expected, she would secretly increase her strength.

Qing Shui smiled with a bright smile on his face. "Okay, I’m ready!"

Qing Yi is an eighth-grade Commander. If Qing Yi suppressed her strength to match a sixth-grade Samurai, then he could absolutely be certain she wouldn’t be his opponent. "Great, let me see what that old man taught you!" Qing Yi laughed as she prepared for a battle stance.

Actually, Qing Shui had been confused all along as to why Qingzi, the third-generation eldest grandson of Qing Clan, at the eighth-grade Samurai was only considered "peak." In comparison, Qing Youu, only 18 years old (his cultivation at the peak of seventh-grade Samurai) was considered a genius.

The second-generation Qing Family members broke through to the eighth-grade Commander, some even breaking through to the ninth-grade. Luo Qing’s cultivation was at the tenth-grade Commander, but he was already over 100 years old.

Even though Qingzi, aged 25 to 26, was deemed the leader of the third-generation, he had yet to step into the realm of Military Generals. Even if he broke through the Military General realm in 5 years and then broke through the Commander realm in another 10 years, at most he could reach the level-1 Commander realm after 40 years old. In contrast, the current second-generation members over 40 years old had at least cultivated to the realm of eighth-grade Commanders!

Qing Shui knew clearly that his suspicions were correct! The cultivation of the third-generation definitely had some complications. Either that, or the second-generation members were all unparalleled geniuses, whose talents even surpassed Qing Youu! How could there be so many geniuses within the Qing Clan? How suspicious.

For practice, Qing Yi took Qing Shui to the backyard of Qing Palace. This backyard belonged to the Qing Family. Qing Yi’s house and practice room were located there. Other warehouses were also located there. The backyard was very spacious, surrounded by 10-meter high walls in all four directions. In the distance, there were several black dogs the size of bulls, lazily lying there, keeping a vigilant watch around, exuding the appearance of guards. These dogs were called Shengshan Tigers, and their appearance was similar to Qing Shui’s past Tibetan Mastiff, although they were larger in size and far more muscular and fierce!

Sadly, in this world, there are many animals and beasts whose characteristics far exceed these dogs. Therefore, they could only be used as guard dogs of the Qing Clan. Any fierce beast that wandered by could easily slaughter these seemingly oversized Shengshan Tigers for dinner. After all, these beasts were only seemingly strong, unable to match any beast with true power.

All these thoughts flashed through his mind in an instant, then he looked at the ready Qing Yi, and Qing Shui also entered his stance. To demonstrate his intent, Qing Shui punched out. As he struck, relying solely on physical strength without his internal Qi, this seemingly slow strike actually created a slight breeze around the fist. His punch was fierce, heading towards Qing Yi.

"Ai!" Qing Yi was thunderstruck. Fear and awe flashed in her eyes. Qing Yi realized, just by looking at that punch. This strike... His strike... actually contained power far exceeding a sixth-grade Samurai!

Qing Yi wasted no time; she summoned her internal Qi and quickly reached out her right hand in Qing Shui’s direction, attempting to intercept Qing Shui’s punch.

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