Ancient Strengthening Technique - Chapter 1179

Chapter 1179

AST 1179 – Date of the Competition, Opening of the Blacksmith Store, Reputation Spread Far and Wide

After doing everything, it was about time for him to head out . He’d give them to them in a few days time . He could say that those were things he had made previously . Although he must say that the weapons were just made, the armor and other things could be said to have been stock he had left aside in the past .

Of course, they might not ask, since everyone had their own secrets . Even if they were to ask, he wouldn’t say anything . This was why clever people would know what they should ask and what they shouldn’t . There were some things that you won’t get to know just from asking .

It was about time that he was able to eat the second Heavenly Secrets Pill . This was a huge favorable opportunity Yan Jinyu had given to him . She definitely wouldn’t have expected that he would be able to finish all ten Heavenly Secrets Pills within 40 days and allow his strength to double . For others, the strength increment brought by ten Heavenly Secrets Pills weren’t considered a lot but for Qing Shui, it was a monstrous existence, at least, for the current phase he was at .

Doubled… His physical strength had doubled . Moreover, with the cultivation he had been doing of late, it was even more . This wasn’t something that the additional increment brought by weapons could compare against .

Strength, one’s physical strength was the most important . This was something that was closely related to the unleashing of their prowess in battle techniques and control of their mind . Weapons, armor and the temporary effects medicinal pills brought were just plain increment of overall strength and would pale in comparison . For these, unless one had gotten used to it over time, the initial effect wouldn’t be good . This was especially so when there was a large increment, such as when taking medicinal pills to boost strength tremendously, while it was terrifying, the individual’s control wouldn’t be perfect . The person would only be able to unleash 70-80% of the actual prowess in such a situation . However, when the increase was in the individual’s physical strength and mastery, there would be times when he would be able to unleash 120% of the prowess .

The next morning, Qing Shui came out very early and casually went about with his morning practice in the courtyard . They had agreed to take a look at the blacksmith store today . He forged another huge signboard which still had the words ‘Firecloud Blacksmith Store’ written on it .

He hoped that he would be able to hang it up today!

For breakfast, other than Yan Dingtian and his wife, the others had all come, even Yan Leng . However, Yan Leng continued to not like to talk much .

The group of them went to the “business district”, which wasn’t far away . That place was the most prosperous area, in the entire Yan City . After all, this area was where Yan Clan was located .

When he saw the blacksmith store they had gotten for him, Qing Shui was still a little taken aback . He knew that the one which Yan Clan would prepare for him would definitely be very good . He just hadn’t expected it to be this good .

It was splendid and majestic looking, taking up a huge land space and was very grand . The violet golden glazed tiles exuded an indescribable dignified aura . In the vicinity, this was considered the building that would stand out the most . Many people would turn to have a look when they passed by . There was a large manor behind the main hall . In this prosperous area, this manor would have a sky high price .

“Qing Shui, are you happy with this place?” Yan Jinyu smiled and asked .

“I am but is it too good? Actually, just a small place will do,” Qing Shui smiled and said . What he said was the truth . The blacksmith store was only for appearances .

However, this was good as well, since it’d be better able to spread his reputation far and wide . When the reputation was there, chances of Di Chen hearing about it would be higher and thus, he wasn’t against it .

Moreover, this was given to him by Yan Clan . There would probably be no one who would come and create trouble here . Moreover, in another month, he would undergo tremendous progress in his strength . When that time were to come, unless it was some great clan, otherwise, with his State Master level strength, he should be respected .

Everything here was brand new and all he needed to do was to move in . Upon entering, he noticed that the forging platform, forging stove, weapon racks and many other things were all brand new .

“Sister Yan, thank you guys for the trouble . ”

Qing Shui smiled and said to them and then took out the signboard he had readied previously . He floated up and hung it up above the huge door . Thank goodness his signboard was large enough and it was very suitable .

“Firecloud Blacksmith Store? Qing Shui, this name seems very strange?” Yan Yueyin looked at Qing Shui curiously . What she heard yesterday that the reason he was opening a blacksmith store was so that he could look for his wife .

“Haha, I come from the five continents . Back there, I have another wife by the name of Huoyun Liu-Li . Her family manages a blacksmith store with this name,” Qing Shui gave it some thought before saying this .

“Seems like the wife you’re looking for also knows about this Firecloud Blacksmith Store . It’s really hard to tell that you already have a few wives,” Yan Yueyin teased .

“I really do have quite a few . It’s a sin for men to be too outstanding . ” Qing Shui smiled and then went around to check out the place .

“Oh, I give you an inch and you ask for a mile . ” Yan Yueyin smiled charmingly .

Yan Jinyu didn’t think much about it and just looked around with the others, smiling . They didn’t ask about the five continents . It seemed that they knew that Qing Shui was a “foreigner” .

“Qing Shui, when are you going to open the store?” Yan Yangchi asked as he looked around .

“Maybe tomorrow . Shall we have a drink here today?” Qing Shui smiled and asked . There were tables here ready . In the courtyard, there was a stone table and a pavilion . Everything was readily and conveniently available .

The others weren’t against this idea and went to take a look in the courtyard . There were several pavilion buildings here and Qing Shui entered the nearest one . Even the interior decorations were luxurious and were all brand new .

“Eldest Brother, when do you think the competition will be?” Yan Yangchen’s voice was comparatively louder .

“If it’s fast, maybe half a month; if it’s slow, it will probably be two months later . Just wait for it . We should be able to get some news in three days,” Yan Yangchi smiled and said .

“Mmm, it’s better for it to be slower . It’ll be good if it can be after Brother Qing Shui is able to forge my weapon for me . I’ll have a higher chance of winning then . Oh, right . Brother Qing Shui, shall we have a spar?” Yan Yangchen asked excitedly .

“2nd Brother, I’ll spar with you . Brother Qing Shui still has to forge weapons . ” Yan Leng looked at Yan Yangchen and said seriously .

“Uh, we often spar . Forget it, it’s boring . ” Yan Yangchen grinned .

“2nd Brother has never beaten Brother Leng before,” Yan Huoyun smiled and said .

“What does a kid like you know? 2nd Brother is just being broadminded and letting him win . Fearing that it’ll affect his desire to advance, I can only bear with the humiliation,” Yan Yangchen quickly defended himself .

Everyone else laughed, so did Qing Shui . “Shall we wait until I have completed forging the weapons and other stuff for 2nd Brother before we have a spar?”

“Alright, alright . Little Leng, wait till my weapon is forged then we have another spar . This time around, elder brother won’t give way to you,” Yan Yangchen laughed and said .

Qing Shui had a good impression of this straightforward and funny 2nd Brother . Amongst the siblings, he was able to get along with everyone .

Yan Leng was very calm . It seemed that this wasn’t the first time something like this had happened . Moreover, he seemed to like these two . There was a rare hint of warmth on his face .

There was a ready supply of wine and the kitchen tools were complete as well . In addition, Qing Shui had his Realm of the Violet Jade Immortal as well . Everything was quickly prepared . Yan Yueyin, Yan Huoyun and the others had their eyes wide-agape in disbelief to see Qing Shui getting everything prepared .

It wasn’t strange for cultivators to cook since they would often have to cook for themselves when they travel outside . What they were astonished about was that Qing Shui could actually do it so well and with such great familiarity . Most importantly, they were already greatly astonished just from the fragrances coming from the dishes alone .

They were as astonished as Yan Jinyu was back then or even more so . However, everyone was full of praise for him and said that in the future, they were going to let Qing Shui help to improve the quality of their meals at a later time . They would even be willing to him out with odd jobs here .

Very quickly, another two days passed by and Qing Shui’s Firecloud Blacksmith Store was open for business . He didn’t have much to do here but the reputation of the Firecloud Blacksmith Store spread out with rapid speed .

The swords that Qing Shui put up for sale were those ordinary swords he had made when he was practicing to forge the Four Elements Greencloud Sword . They all brought a threefold increase to one’s strength and there were also Seal Formations engraved on them .

There were diamonds amongst the forging materials Yan Dingtian had gifted to him . Although there weren’t many, it was sufficient . Qing Shui only added a little into a few of the swords, raising the quality of the weapons by a lot . It was made from tempered metallic essence to begin with and now that diamond was added, it was considered quite good .

These few weapons were the ones which spread Firecloud Blacksmith Store’s reputation very quickly . The weapons which Qing Shui had put up were actually a little weak . Powerful cultivators wouldn’t fancy the materials they were made from, while low grade cultivators won’t have the use for it nor would they be able to afford them . Qing Shui wrote that they could only be traded for forging materials .

The traffic flow was great . There were people who came from aristocratic clans or even powerful experts patronizing . Many of them wanted Qing Shui to help them forge their weapons but were all rejected .

It was because there was a written sign stating that the requests he had received of late had reached the limit and he would not be accepting any requests temporarily .

Because of Yan Clan, no one dared to do anything to Qing Shui either . Moreover, the power of a powerful blacksmith was huge . Therefore, Qing Shui’s status soared rapidly without him knowing . People who met him would have to address him as Master .

This was the effect that Qing Shui wanted . These people were the aristocratic clans and the people and information he would come into contact with were things that what he could have access to would be comparable to .

Today, Yan Yangchi and the others came again .

Qing Shui just closed the shop .

“Brother Qing Shui, is my weapon ready? The time for the competition is already set and I want to get used to my weapon and battle techniques . ” Yan Yangchen rubbed his palms together, appearing to be a little anxious .

“It’s ready . When is the competition going to be held? I’ll go show my support then . ” Qing Shui smiled and asked as he handed him the pair of World Demolitions as well as his battle armor and battle boots .

“Exactly one month from now . ” Yan Yangchen said as he received the items in great anticipation . He first picked up the double hammers and sensed them, his eyes wide-agape as he shouted out excitedly .

“2nd Brother, you’re exaggerating!” Yan Huoyun said, dissatisfied .

Yan Yangchen seemed to not care for these . He then put on the battle armor and let out another shout . Lastly, he put on the battle boots and then looked at Yan Leng, stunned, “Come, come, let’s have another spar . ”

After Yan Yangchen put on these, the aura he exuded as well as the profound runes on his weapons, battle armor and boots caused many people to be stunned . His strength had increased by more than a little . The powerful aura caused everyone to be taken aback .

Yan Leng looked at Yan Yangchen in a daze and seemed to be going to agree when Qing Shui said, “Brother Leng, your speed won’t be faster than him now . Why don’t you put on these first before you compete with 2nd Brother?”

Qing Shui smiled and handed Yan Leng his share . When Yan Leng received the items, his expression which had never changed before started to twitch uncontrollably . It was with excitement . He looked at Qing Shui gratefully and said, smiling, “Thank you!”

It seemed that there were a lot of emotions placed into these two words . Qing Shui shook his head and said, smiling, “Since we’re brothers, there’s no need to stand on ceremony . ”

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