Chapter 1518 - 778: Baili Peak_2
Qing Shui thought carefully about these words, then said doubtfully, "I still don’t understand!"
"Alright, let me put it this way. Baili City is a small city of Canglang Country. In some respects, Baili City still has to follow Canglang Country’s arrangements and must pay taxes and everything. Do you understand now? That’s because Canglang Country is far stronger than Hundred-Mile City. You can say Canglan Village is a ’supporter’ of ’Baili City.’"
"You mean, as long as a person is strong enough, he can control the Capital or even an entire country from the shadows?" Qing Shui asked skeptically.
"Mn, you really are smart. Have you dealt with the Yan Family before? If you need it, I can help you. I might be powerless in big matters, but in small ones I’ll definitely be of some use." Baili Jingwei smiled as he gave Qing Shui a sincere assurance.
Qing Shui could feel that this Baili Jingwei was definitely someone of extraordinary status. After all, even knowing the Yan Family was strong enough to become the protector of Yanjiang Country, he could still say such things so casually.
"Thank you. If I really need your help, I’ll definitely come find you."
Although the old man spoke lightly, Qing Shui could still feel his sincerity. However, there was no free lunch in this world! Qing Shui did not believe the old man would help him because of some purity in his heart; he just hadn’t yet figured out what the old man’s motive was.
"Alright then, if you need my help, just light this ’Cloudflame Cylinder.’ As long as you’re within Canglang Country at most, within three days someone will come to your aid. I will also rush over there."
After thinking for a while, Qing Shui accepted the cylinder. It was just that Qing Shui was still young and somewhat ignorant. If he knew that what he held in his hand was the Sky Sword Sect’s life‑saving signal cylinder, no one could predict how he would react.
"Thank you, old man."
"No need to thank me. I said we were destined to meet here. The meaning of fate is that simple." Baili Jingwei kept a warm smile on his face.
Qing Shui felt that what the old man said was true, because his estimation of the old man had involuntarily risen several degrees, yet the words he spoke set Qing Shui thinking.
"Old man, since you said we were destined to meet, is there anything I can help you with?" Qing Shui decided to be straightforward.
Baili Jingwei said slowly, "Whether you help me or not makes no difference to me, because I don’t know if you’ll have matured in the years I’m still alive. But I can feel that the current you can already be compared to a carp; when a carp leaps over the Dragon Gate, it becomes a dragon. I’m doing this only to scatter some Karma and leave my descendants a way out."
These words left Qing Shui at a loss. Baili Jingwei was planning too far into the future. The reason Qing Shui felt troubled wasn’t because Baili Jingwei could see that he was extraordinary. It was the fact that for the sake of a "promise for the future," he would help Qing Shui stand against the Yan Family without hesitation!
"Do you really think I’ll achieve extraordinary things in the future?" Qing Shui laughed.
"It’s just my intuition, but it’s usually right. Even though I’m old, the light in my eyes hasn’t dimmed." Baili Jingwei laughed, giving off the feeling of a saintly person.
"I’m afraid I’ll disappoint you." Qing Shui sighed as he spoke.
"Don’t worry about it. Helping others is a joy in itself." The old man continued smiling, his clear eyes watching Qing Shui.
"If you’re right, and I become someone who can shake the world in the future, I will never forget your help and kindness." Most of the topics between Qing Shui and Baili Jingwei were started by Qing Shui and answered by Baili Jingwei. In this short time, Qing Shui had broadened his horizons and learned many things, such as famous landmarks, and the powerful Sects and clans in Canglang County—for example: Sky Sword Sect, Xiang Valley, Joy Sect, and Giant Sword Sect...
During this whole situation, Baili Wufeng had remained silent from beginning to end. Qing Shui could tell that Wufeng’s personality was very proud, and he refused to say a word. Qing Shui had no intention of provoking Wufeng.
Before the grandfather and Sun Tzu left, Wufeng turned his head, looked at Qing Shui, and said, "I’ll definitely come looking for you in the future."
After Qing Shui left, he could only smile tiredly, then store the Cloudflame Cylinder in his spatial area before going back upstairs.
Knock knock knock!
Qing Shui reached out and patted Yuhe’s door, then pushed it open and walked in. He found Yuhe standing by the window. As he walked to her side, he noticed Yuhe’s posture; Qing Shui couldn’t help but be captivated by her. Her elegant figure unintentionally exuded a feminine aura that enchanted him.
Speaking of a womanly air, Qing Shui recalled the explanation from his previous world. A woman’s allure could be a perfectly shaped figure, an elegant posture, or eyes that sparkled when she smiled, attentive gestures, or even shy reactions. All of these actions radiated feminine charm!
Just as Qing Shui was immersed in memories of the past, Yuhe suddenly spoke.
"Are you familiar with that old man?" Yuhe asked curiously.
"No, I didn’t know who he was before today. Is there a problem? Or does Yu Jie Jie know Baili Jingwei?"
Every time Qing Shui called out the words "Yu Jie," he would sigh inwardly in pain, as if a knife were stabbing into his heart.
"Baili Jingwei? You’re saying that old man’s name is Baili Jingwei?" Yuhe cried out in shock, her pupils widening.
As doubt filled his heart, Qing Shui looked at her questioningly.
Seeing the confusion on Qing Shui’s face, she knew he was waiting for her explanation. Fluttering her beautiful eyelashes, she answered, "I’m not too sure either, but I once heard that the Sect Leader of the Sky Sword Sect from Canglang Country is called Baili Jingwei. I don’t know if that person earlier was him."
Sky Sword Sect! Qing Shui was greatly shocked. Earlier, he had learned from Baili Jingwei that the authority in the land of Canglang was in the hands of the Sky Sword Sect. Not only that, Sky Sword Sect was the largest Sect among all the 81 cities of Green Cloud Continent!
Qing Shui paused his contemplation over this new discovery, suddenly realizing with clarity that what Yuhe said might be true, and that the old man from earlier might really be the Sect Leader of the Sky Sword Sect. Although his Dantian and energy channels had been destroyed, the pressure he exuded was countless times stronger than Wenren Wushuang’s imposing aura. If his Dantian had not been injured...
"Judging from that old man earlier, it’s very possible. Rumor has it that his appearance is that of a kindly old man with foresight and wisdom. It’s said he has ties with many people in power and that his ability to judge others’ capabilities is extremely accurate." Yuhe replied thoughtfully.
Yuhe’s words made Qing Shui recall what Baili Jingwei had said to him. Could Qing Shui really become the Overlord of this world? Qing Shui had no confidence; even after six years he had yet to break through to the fourth-level. Had Baili Jingwei been mistaken?
"Yu Dajie, how strong is the Sky Sword Sect?"
Yuhe did not answer right away. Reclining naturally on the sofa, she crossed one slender leg elegantly over the other. The graceful movement of her legs added a hint of mature charm and released an irresistible allure.
Yuhe noticed Qing Shui’s dazed gaze and frowned slightly. Qing Shui hurriedly shifted his eyes away, feeling embarrassed. "I didn’t mean anything else. It’s just that you’re too beautiful, filled with elegance, so I can’t take it anymore."
Yuhe was speechless and shot him a sidelong glance. This little fellow was full of strange ideas, yet every word out of his mouth was sweet and pleasing to the ear. "What? What do you mean you can’t take it anymore?"
"It’s like you’re eating black fish, but you’re only allowed to look and not eat. That’s how unbearable it feels." Qing Shui explained earnestly.
"Why not let me eat?" Qing Shui added in a way that made one’s skin crawl.
Yuhe’s eyes widened, her face flushing red. "You even want to eat me? Go die!" Perhaps because Qing Shui had taken advantage of her before, his words made Yuhe charge at him in anger.
Qing Shui was stunned, and reflexively reacted without thinking. He stepped forward and wrapped his arms around her.
Although it was winter, the room was as warm as spring. Yuhe wore an extremely thin robe, and when her body pressed against Qing Shui’s, he could clearly feel the warmth emanating from her body. This sensation made his heart pound especially fast in excitement.
Both his hands were placed on Yuhe’s slender waist. As he gently tightened his hold, his intoxicated lips naturally covered Yuhe’s intoxicating lips.
Yuhe was completely dumbfounded. Her mouth parted unintentionally, and she gasped in surprise.
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