Chapter 22 - 22 Revised 22 Qinghe Pier

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22: Revised: Chapter 22 Qinghe Pier 22: Revised: Chapter 22 Qinghe Pier “Consume 55 points of Soul Energy to enhance Spiritual Power?” “Enhance!” Bai Ziyue decided to enhance it immediately. In an instant, Bai Ziyue felt a warmth in his head, and *his mental will seemed to undergo countless temperings in that brief moment, becoming resilient and strong.* When he regained his clarity, he immediately noticed the difference. *His perception of the surrounding environment had seemingly improved significantly.* Previously, he could hear the sounds of insects and birds calling out, but now, he could suddenly discern the direction these calls were coming from. He could even make a vague guess about how far away they were. “This effect is indeed powerful. Unfortunately, after enhancing my Spiritual Power to 1.8, it’s reached its limit.” Bai Ziyue felt a slight regret, but he also felt a sense of comfort. *Originally, after achieving Zen Meditation Perfection, his physical strength hadn’t improved for over ten days. Now that he had enhanced himself again, he naturally felt exhilarated.* He slightly stretched his body and stood up. Seeing the fine dirt on his body, he quickly ran to a nearby mountain spring and washed up. When Bai Ziyue descended the mountain, he was not in a hurry, so he appeared somewhat leisurely. Ten minutes later, Bai Ziyue came down from the mountain and entered Southeast Street. By this time, it was already broad daylight. As Bai Ziyue took the time to observe the rooms around him, he noticed that compared to West Street and North Street, Southeast Street was indeed much more run-down. There were even houses resembling broken kilns in the corners. The sanitation in the area was also extremely poor, with all sorts of unpleasant odors assailing his nostrils. Not wanting to linger any longer, Bai Ziyue was about to leave when an unexpected voice suddenly called out. “Ziyue?” Bai Ziyue quickly turned around and saw a woman in her twenties who looked somewhat gaunt. She was holding a little girl, around four or five years old, and was sizing him up continuously. “Aunt?” Bai Ziyue was puzzled, but the memory of the woman surfaced in his mind, and he called out tentatively. The reason he remembered was that his aunt had a very distinctive name, which was full of a rustic flavor. Bai Erniu was the biological younger sister of Bai Ziyue’s father and his only sister. It was said that she married a bricklayer in the town and lived there. “I just heard from your dad a few days ago that you had come to town. I was thinking of visiting you sometime, but I didn’t expect to run into you now.” Bai Erniu smiled and quickly said, “Why don’t you have lunch at my place? I’ll buy some meat for you.” “No need, I have to go back to work at noon anyway.” Bai Ziyue shook his head. He remembered that his aunt had been good to him when he was little, which brought him a sense of warmth. Suddenly, he frowned, looked at the little girl in his aunt’s arms, and said, “This must be Yuu Mei, right? Her complexion doesn’t look quite right.” As he got closer, with his greatly enhanced spiritual power, he suddenly sensed a subtle aura on her. This aura reminded him instantly of his past ghostly encounter. “She was crying in the morning, and now she must be tired and asleep. I was just planning to take her to see the doctor.” Speaking of her daughter, Bai Erniu also showed a hint of anxiousness. Even though she was asleep, her complexion was still extremely pale, her brows were furrowed, and her closed eyes kept twitching, causing her eyelids to flutter restlessly. “Aunt, you know I had a ghostly encounter a while back. I think Yuu Mei’s complexion resembles mine at that time. I suspect she might have encountered something unclean too.” Bai Ziyue hesitated for a moment, then decided to speak up. “No... it can’t be...” Bai Erniu’s face turned pale as she trembled while speaking. “Touch her back and you’ll know. If it’s icy cold, then my guess might be correct. You’ll have to get someone, preferably a martial artist with abundant Qi and Blood.” Bai Ziyue thought for a moment and suggested. Of course, the best choice would naturally be an immortal cultivator like Daoist Wutong from Wutong Mountain. Although Bai Ziyue could also be considered one, his Purple Qi Divine Observation Technique had not yet reached the entry level, so his abilities were quite limited. Upon hearing this, Bai Erniu quickly placed her hand on her daughter’s back, only to instinctively pull back with a start, exclaiming, “So cold.” Not only was it icy cold, but when she touched it, she even felt a chilling aura spreading along her arm, making her shiver. She panicked immediately, saying helplessly, “What should I do? Your uncle was just called to Jiugou Village to work yesterday, and he won’t be back for at least ten days or half a month. As a woman, how can I know any martial artists? Wait, what about Xu Ming from the village? Wasn’t he the one who saved you before? Where is he? Can you take me to find him?” Thinking of Xu Ming, she quickly held onto Bai Ziyue’s sleeve excitedly. “Aunt, don’t worry yet. It’s inconvenient to bring Yuu Mei along. I’ll go find Uncle Ming soon. First, take me to your home, so I know the way. At the latest, around 7:00 PM, we’ll come over. In the meantime, try to let Yuu Mei bask in the sun more to dispel the Yin Qi.” Bai Ziyue said calmly. “Okay, okay, I live not far from here. From this small path, go to the left, and the seventh house is mine.” Bai Erniu said, leading Bai Ziyue inside quickly. “Aunt, I know the place now. I’ll hurry to find Uncle Ming. I’ll come back tonight. If you’re really worried, you can also take Yuu Mei to the clinic for a check-up first.” Bai Ziyue explained, not stopping any longer, and he left quickly. “Take care, take care...” Bai Erniu said repeatedly, looked at her daughter in her arms, sighed again, and decided to head towards the clinic. ... Qinghe Pier was located at the intersection of North Street and West Street in Qinghe Town, connecting with the pier was actually a branch stream specially dug from the Wu River ten miles away, allowing boats to enter Qinghe Town. This was one of the reasons why Qinghe Town was much more prosperous than ordinary small towns, with a much larger population. Bai Ziyue knew where Qinghe Pier was, but he had never been there. After bidding farewell to his aunt, he headed straight for the pier. Standing at the pier, he immediately saw seven or eight cargo ships scattered in twos and threes. Some were temporarily docked, while others were merchant ships about to depart, with dozens of dock workers busily loading and unloading cargo. Bai Ziyue scanned the surroundings and saw a man in a short shirt with a fiery red wooden plaque hanging at his waist not far away. He quickly walked over. The fiery red wooden plaque was the symbol of a formal disciple of the Sunburst Gang. Bai Ziyue, as a miscellaneous disciple of the Sunburst Gang, naturally recognized it. The entire pier was considered the property of the Sunburst Gang, and this formal disciple of the Sunburst Gang was clearly someone sent by them to oversee the place. Although he just stood there, he exuded an aura of authority. “Senior Brother, I’m looking for Squad Leader Xu Ming. Can you tell me where he is?” Bai Ziyue asked politely. “Senior Brother? Are you also from the Sunburst Gang? Judging by your clothes from the Ming Pearl Restaurant, are you a miscellaneous disciple? What’s your relationship with Squad Leader Xu?” The man was surprised as he looked at Bai Ziyue, asking a series of questions.

Chapter 22 - 22 Revised 22 Qinghe Pier

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