Ancient Strengthening Technique - Chapter 2353

Chapter 2353

AST 2353 - Could This Be the Feeling of Falling in Love . . . ?

Qing Shui saw Nalan Qing blush . This sight was distinct and clear . She was absolutely breathtaking . Qing Shui was dumbfounded for a long while and when he snapped out of it, he saw the Water Emperor looking at him jokingly, while Nalan Qing gave him a weird glare .

“Sister Qing, you’re simply too stunning . I couldn’t help but stare . Please don’t take offense . ” Qing Shui laughed awkwardly .

If it was only Qing Shui and Nalan Qing, it would not be that weird . He was too shameless to care about that . However, her dad was there, too . No matter how shameless he was, he wouldn’t dare to be so in front of him .

“Haha, you can keep your composure around her and have such a righteous aura . If you think you can get my daughter then go ahead . I’ll support you . ” The Water Emperor laughed .

Qing Shui rubbed his nose . Initially, Beihuang Liefeng had encouraged him to chase his daughter, but the Water Emperor also brought this girl in as well . Were their daughters really this unmarriable?

“Daddy, how could you team up with an outsider to bully me?” Nalan Qing said, dumbfounded .

“I’m doing this for your future happiness . Trust my judgment . ” The Water Emperor laughed .

In a bit, the Water Emperor ordered a large table’s worth of dishes and wine, inviting Qing Shui to join . The meal was just for the three of them . It was not good for outsiders to know of the Water Emperor’s recovery .

“Come . You are the Nalan Clan’s benefactor . Here’s a toast to you . ” The Water Emperor stood up as he held the wine glass .

“It’s fine . Let’s stick to drinking wine and not talk about this . I couldn’t possibly beat the weight of this label . It is fate that I met elder sister Qing . Without her, we wouldn’t have met,” Qing Shui said truthfully .

Nalan Qing and Qing Shui were sitting side by side so she turned around and pinched his forearm with all her might .

Qing Shui realized that she resembled a young girl and stealthily extended his arm to stop her, holding her hand for a brief moment before letting go . Nalan Qing’s heart began to race, but she dared not take action with her father present . Her face was as red as a tomato during this whole exchange .

Their flirtatious moves were picked up by the Water Emperor, but he pretended to be none the wiser . The sight made him happy . Qing Shui and the Water Emperor drank a cup . The Water Emperor then shared another drink with his daughter . Naturally, Qing Shui and Nalan Qing also drank a cup .

They agreed to start treating three people every day from the next day onwards . The Water Emperor did not know if the others suffered under the Divinity Scattering Powder as well, but Qing Shui did tell them the powder was rare, expensive, and precious . There couldn’t be many victims with insufficient powder .

There could be exceptions, but then it would be too wasteful .

The imperial palace had a hall for Nalan Qing so the Water Emperor left arrangements for Qing Shui to Nalan Qing, not deigning himself to do it .

Nalan Qing and Qing Shui walked out of the hall and toward Nalan Qing’s hall . They reached their destinations not long after . The hall’s main doors read “Qing Palace” .

Upon walking in, there was a courtyard leading to a hall . However, in the middle of the hall was a hallway that led to the back . On the side of the courtyard were various flowers and plants, the floor made of quartz steps . It was already evening . The quartz dispersed warm rays of light, which lit up the hall like the heavenly imperial palace .

With a jade-like beauty by his side, Qing Shui looked up and stared into space . There was a round moon, risen in all its bright glory . When he turned around to look at Nalan Qing, she, too, was mesmerized by the brilliance of the moon .

The moonlight was like water, dispersing endless rays of shining white light, making everything seem like a dream .

“Moonlight and a beauty . The night is young and I am not in the mood to sleep . How about we talk throughout the night? We can talk about life, talk about our aspirations . . . ” Qing Shui smiled as he looked at Nalan Qing .

She blushed once again . After Qing Shui had cured her father, she was feeling a lot more optimistic . The stress and burdens were leaving her body, and her thoughts were gradually changing .

“Turns out you have such a glib tongue as well . Definitely not a good person,” Nalan Qing rebuked .

“Good and bad are only separated by a thin line . Today’s good may become tomorrow’s bad, and may return to good again . There are also big baddies and small baddies . Some are detestable, some are cute . Would you want me to turn bad?” Qing Shui smiled smugly .

Nalan Qing understood Qing Shui’s expression and could see where he was coming from . She actually laughed, letting out a light chuckle . It was unbelievably attractive . She then told Qing Shui, “ I am just a widow with a horrible reputation that’s only gotten worse . You’re an eagle in the sky . With your wings extended, very quickly, you’d be able to soar . I’m grateful for you . If you’re interested in someone like me, I’m willing to be yours . ” 

Qing Shui was confused by her statement . He looked at her, “ Do I look like the sort to just lust after your body?”

“No, I know you’re not . That’s not what I meant, but I’m…”

 “You’re a heavenly jewel in my heart . Elder sister Qing, Young miss, little grandaunt, I’m not helping you in hopes of getting something in return . I don’t know if I feel that way, but if I fall in love with you, I’d pursue you till you become my wife . I never seek rewards when I actively help others, especially not in such a way . If I didn’t know that you were a virgin, I would’ve pounced on you with just that statement . ”

Nalan Qing blushed even more . This rascal had said it so explicitly . What she had said before was indeed meant to probe his character .

“I’m sorry . Please don’t be angry . You’re a real man,” Nalan Qing said as she lightly tugged on Qing Shui’s sleeve .

“Alright . It’s fine if you were just testing me . ” Qing Shui understood and gave her butt a light slap . It felt good and bouncy .

He was caught up by the moment, purely out of habit . He rubbed his nose and awkwardly said, “I wasn’t trying to take advantage of you . It was just how I used to tease the women at home…” 

Nalan Qing was not very mad, just slightly shocked . She glared at Qing Shui, “That’s a great domestic disciplining method . ” 

Qing Shui felt even more embarrassed and awkward, “Why don’t you do the same to me?”

“Go to hell!” Nalan Qing got to see the shameless side of him .  

However, she still laughed, thinking of how they had barely met and how they were now . Even though their relationship took a strange turn and how this man was so shameless, she didn’t dislike this . Instead, she was slightly happy .

“Let’s sleep there tonight,” Qing Shui said as he looked around and realized there were quite a few rooms .  

Nalan Qing naturally heard the error in his sentence, but chose to ignore it, saying “I’ll help you find a room . ” 

“Is your room big?” Qing Shui said as he walked .  

“Don’t even dream about it!” Nalan Qing said scornfully .

“Miss, get your mind out of the gutter . I’m just asking how big your room is . ” Qing Shui laughed .

“It’s your thoughts that are dirty . ” Nalan Qing had never been mocked in such a way before . Being near Qing Shui, she said things she had never said before . It was a new experience for her . Both her brain and her emotions were being assaulted, and her heartstrings tugged at .

Could this be the sensation of falling in love…?