System Break the Limit - Qing Shandian' Journey
Ch.55 - First Day in the Imperial Capital of Tianhuo
"Wuussshhhhh.."
Flying in the sky at full speed, without feeling three hours had already passed since Qing Shandian left the cave where Jiao Long lived.
Right now, his eyes suddenly sparkled and his spirit lifted back up, when his gaze caught a small-looking city. Nonetheless, Qing Shandian could estimate that the area of the city was at least five times the area of the Orange Moon city. And perhaps, it was about seven times when compared to the Snow Lotus city. After a long boring journey, finally the view of the sea of trees changed into a landscape of buildings lined with branches.
Not long after, Qing Shandian floated down and landed on the edge of the forest not far from the city walls. After which, he slowly sat down cross-legged. Take out the 'Spiritual Qi Recovery Pill' and swallow it, then begin the absorption process. When he finished absorbing the medicinal properties of the pill, he slowly opened his eyes, exhaled a turbid breath, then stood up and stretched his stiffened body.
Feeling quite the stretch, Qing Shandian started his steps towards the city.
After ten minutes he walked, he saw a fairly long entrance queue. Naturally, time was still far from afternoon. Aside from being the seat of government of the Eastern Region of Tianxia Continent, the Tianhuo Empire city was also the center of the gathering activity of various cultivators from different corners of the city.
Qing Shandian stood quietly in a line of queues, while his distant gaze stared ahead. He could see rows of various neatly arranged buildings, with completely dense human tares almost filling the city streets.
After a while of queuing up, Qing Shandian got an identity check turn. However, before the guard asked, Qing Shandian immediately said, "Guardian, please make me a temporary identity plaque. My name is Shandian, from the city of the Rising Sun, an independent cultivator."
"1,000 Low-Level Spiritual Stones for 10 days, 5,000 for 1 month." Sahut the guard with a hoarse voice and a flat tone.
Qing Shandian nodded lightly and said, "I'll take the identity plaque for one month." Quietly while handing over 5 Intermediate-tier Spiritual Stones.
"good. Just a minute." Sahut the guard in the same tone, before then began to make identity plaques for Qing Shandian.
After a while of waiting, the guard handed over the silver plaque while saying, "This is your identity plaque. Keep it well. Without an identity plaque, you will be considered a spy. Do you understand?"
Nodding lightly, Qing Shandian received the plaque, then said, "I understand. Thanks."
"alright. Now enter. Don't make a fuss in the city. Otherwise, you will receive sanctions from the Imperial Palace." The guard said again. However, this time he said in a serious tone.
"I'll remember it." Said Qing Shandian in a calm tone, then he walked through the gate, and entered the city of Tianhuo Empire.
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Walking with light strides between the human traffic, Qing Shandian occasionally swept his gaze towards the city building line. Not only did the small stall caught his sight. Even the large stalls, restaurants, inns, also entered in his view. Qing Shandian was completely satisfied with the surroundings of the Tianhuo Empire city. It was not only clean, even the city streets were also wide with shady trees embedded on the right left side of the road carrying cool air.
After 30 minutes of walking down the bustling city street, Qing Shandian stopped his steps abruptly. His nose smelled the fragrant aroma of Spiritual Herb. Following the scent, his gaze was fixated on an extremely spacious courtyard with a tall wide gate. Many people passed by without a commotion. Right in the middle, stands a large six-story building in white with gold ornamental motifs. On the right left side of the building stood a building with three bronze floors. Meanwhile, one-story buildings lined up neatly surrounded the three main buildings in the middle.
Qing Shandian's gaze finally focused on the sign hanging above the entrance gate. He watched the signboard closely, before he muttered softly. "Alchemist Association."
Holding her chin, she thought for a moment before speaking to herself. "The Alchemist Association?.. I happen to not have an alchemist badge yet. In that case, I will take the alchemist examination to obtain it." Quite frankly, before then walking towards the direction of the Alchemist Association in quiet steps.
When Qing Shandian entered the courtyard of the Alchemist Association, many gazes were directed at him and accompanied by various whispers. However, Qing Shandian paid no heed to that and still stepped towards the six-story white main building.
A short while later, Qing Shandian who had entered the spacious hall of the Alchemist Association Building immediately headed for the reception desk.
Meanwhile, a beautiful receptionist dressed in white clothes, with a silver-colored alchemist badge with a single line, hanging on her chest, was, when he saw the arrival of Qing Shandian that led to him was stunned by Qing Shandian's good looks which was partially covered by a white mask. However, he immediately regained his senses when a voice entered his ear.
"Sister.. Did you hear me?" Said Qing Shandian as he waved his hand in front of the face of the female receptionist.
The female receptionist in a shocked tone replied. "Ah.. Excuse me. Is there anything I can help you with, little brother?"
Qing Shandian nodded lightly, then said, "Emm. I want to take the alchemist examination to obtain the alchemist badge."
"Ohh, alchemist examination? Little brother, then what class do you want to take?" The receptionist slightly surprised chimed in with a gentle smile.
"High-level Sky Class is enough. Can you help me register?" Said Qing Shandian in a relaxed tone.
When Qing Shandian's remark fell, the female receptionist widened with her mouth gaping. He immediately regained his senses and said, "Little sister, are you sure you want to take the exam? In order to pass the examination, at least little sister would have to successfully refine a high grade 6 pill."
"Emmm.. I'm certain. Please help me register." Qing Shandian nodded lightly before replying to the receptionist's remark.
"Bright.. Alright. Since you insist, then I will register you. The fee for his registration was 100 Thousand Low-Level Spiritual Stones. Mention your name, age, clan, and hometown." The woman with breath.
Hearing the receptionist's words, Qing Shandian unwillingly asked. "Sister, does the data have to be that detailed?"
"of course. Otherwise, how would other alchemists recognize you? Once you are declared to pass the examination and obtain the alchemist badge, information about you will be announced to the entire Alchemist Association in any region. That way, you will have a valid identity. Do you understand, little brother?" The female receptionist explained the importance of concrete data.
Sighing helplessly, Qing Shandian finally still handed over the 100 Thousand Low-Level Spiritual Stones and said, "Hahh... Alright. I'll still sign up. Name Qing Shandian, age 8, from Qing Clan, Snow Lotus city."
As soon as Qing Shandian's remark fell, the female receptionist pegged for a long time before she finally shouted in surprise. "What!! 8 years?!"
The loud cry of the receptionist immediately attracted the attention of everyone within the hall of the Alchemist Association Building. The atmosphere of silence for a moment before finally the sound of thunderous laughter broke the silence. Along with that laugh, Qing Shandian also turned his body around.
"Haha... Little boy, if you want to make a joke, your words were really on target. Where in the world did an 8 year old become an alchemist? Haha.... I, the Alchemist Association Elder, Meng Huo An, would prostrate at his feet if an 8-year-old little brat could purify pills." Said a white-haired old man with a long beard wearing white clothes with the emblem of the Alchemist Association, with a one-line heaven-grade alchemist badge, who called his name Meng Huo An. And the six Elders who followed him along laughed out loud.
When old man Meng Huo An finished his remark, Qing Shandian raised his eyebrows while watching the laughing Elders. After which, he cynically said, "Ohh? Did ya? What if an 8-year-old little brat could actually refine a pill? Is Elder Meng really going to bow down to him?"
The old man who summoned Meng Huo An immediately stopped his laughter, then looked at Qing Shandian with a cold gaze. He said in a deep voice, "Little boy, if you want to play around, the Alchemist Association is not a suitable place. Go to the playground and play there."
Hearing the same question, Elder Meng Huo An angrily said, "Little boy, it seems like you don't know where you are. Because like that, I won't be polite." Quite frankly before he waved his hand, followed by a Purple-colored Fire Qi that shot towards Qing Shandian.
Qing Shandian did not move in the slightest. He only smiled lightly looking at the fire attack that was pointing at him. Then, he casually caught that Purple Qi flame and played it at will in his palm and said, "Hmm.. Appreciable. As a Low Level Heaven Class alchemist, even Elder Meng could train Fire Qi to this level. Pretty impressive. But, if it was just a fire like this, then Elder Meng was dealing with the wrong person. This fire did not even make the slightest blister in my palm."
In the alchemist world, Fire Qi was differentiated into 9 colors, the higher the tier, then it would also be stronger. The Nine Fire Qi was among them, Fire Qi Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, Purple, White. White Color, was the highest height of Fire Qi, and it was only capable of being used to refine a Grade 9 Pill. As for refining pills of the above grade, an alchemist would need to find a Celestial Ap to increase his abilities.
The eyes of everyone within the hall of the Alchemist Association Building were wide in shock with their mouths agape when they saw Qing Shandian who was fine when touching and playing the purple-colored Fire Qi in his hands. Who did not know how exactly the high temperature ferocity of that Fire Qi was? Even if he was a Saint level cultivator, it would be easily scorched. However, Qing Shandian was actually fine? Everyone's thoughts are spinning fast in his brain.
Meanwhile, Elder Meng who was also shocked finally came to a realization. He said in a serious voice with a deep tone. "Young man, who are you?"
When he heard the question, Qing Shandian clasped his palm and that Purple Fire Qi burst out lightly.
"Boomm.."
The high temperature immediately swept through the room, causing a slight air distortion. However, it did not cause any damage. Qing Shandian remained in his calm demeanor. He looked at Elder Meng Huo An with a deep look and said, "I'm a nobody. Elder Meng, this should be the attitude of an Elder of the Alchemist Association. Don't just blindly raise yourself. Lucky that I was patient enough, because I needed an alchemist badge. Otherwise, not even your body will leave behind ashes." Quite frankly before taking out the 'Cold Flame Moon Star' for a while before eliminating it again.
When the White Flame with a Black tinge entered the view of everyone within the hall of the Alchemy Association Building, the hot temperature that was much higher than the Purple Fire Qi of Elder Meng caused the air within the hall to become greatly distorted. They immediately scattered away, and that included Elder Meng Huo An and the other six Elders. They could not imagine what would happen if the fire touched their bodies.
Qing Shandian who saw their reaction was just being indifferent. After dispelling the fire, he said, "My goal in coming to the Alchemy Association is not to make a fuss. I came over well and registered myself well to take the alchemist examination. But who would have thought that your attitude as the Elders of the Alchemist Association was so shameful. I'm really disappointed, and there's no need for me to continue my business here."
After saying so, Qing Shandian immediately turned his gaze towards the receptionist who had previously served him. He said, "For my registration money, just take it for brother. Thank you for being willing to accompany my boring conversation." Before stepping his foot towards the exit.
However, just ten steps Qing Shandian walked, she was stopped by a feminine voice that sounded very melodious.
"Wait, young master."
Qing Shandian stopped his steps and turned around slowly. When he swept his gaze, he saw a long black-haired beautiful woman reach her neatly tied back, wearing tight red clothes displaying her protruding chest shape, with a black ribbon tying her narrow waist, and wearing tight red clothes, and a black red long skirt, was walking rapidly down the steps from the second floor.
"Say. Whatisit? I've wasted too much time here, and it's all for nothing. Getting an alchemist badge isn't just here, is it?" Qing Shandian said with a snot.
When the Lady finally set her foot on the first floor of the hall, she immediately swept her gaze towards Elder Meng Huo An and the other six Elders. He coldly said, "Did the Alchemist Association ever teach you to be brash? Looks like I've been pampering you guys too much lately. As punishment, you should purify the pills with the highest grade that you can as many as 100 batches in one week. Otherwise, your position will be replaced by someone else who has the ethics of an alchemist. Did you guys take it?"
The fall of that remark, caused Elder Meng Huo An and the other six Elders to shiver. Yet they still replied with trembling bodies, "We accept it, Chairman Xue."
Hearing their answer, the woman called Chairman Xue immediately turned her gaze towards Qing Shandian and replied to Qing Shandian's words in a guilty tone. "Young master, please don't get angry with the attitude of the Elders of my Alchemist Association. I'll make sure to discipline them for the better."
"Huhhh... I'm not angry with their attitude. It was just that, as fellow alchemists, they should be able to understand each other, instead of propping up new alchemists that were never known. This continent, is not only limited to the Tianhuo Empire is it?" Qing Shandian let out a long sigh before revealing his thoughts.
"I'm sorry for our treatment again. If the young master doesn't mind, I, Xie Feng Xue, as the Chairman of the Alchemist Association will oversee the young master's examination personally. Is the young master satisfied with that?" Said the woman while introducing herself.
As soon as the voice ended, everyone in the hall came back shocked. Since when did their chairman supervise the alchemist examination personally? Think of them in the heart.
Qing Shandian did not immediately reply. He looked at the woman with a complex gaze before finally saying in a light voice while grinning. "good. I agree with that. But, since Chairman Feng Xue will personally supervise my exam, I will raise the exam that I want to take. Looking at Chairman Feng Xue's level, I don't think it's a problem, right?"
"Ohh? Then, what class does the young master want to take?" Sahut Xie Feng Xue with a slight shock while raising his eyebrows next to.
"Chairman Feng Xue could calm down. I'm just gonna take my highest class right now." Said Qing Shandian in his casual tone. He paused for a moment, then looked at Xie Feng Xue with a serious look and said, "High Heaven Grade."
'Nguuungggg..."
As soon as Qing Shandian's voice fell, the ears of everyone in the room felt like they were buzzing. The atmosphere within the hall was currently very quiet once Qing Shandian finished his remark. However, immediately, they simultaneously said in a loud voice.
"What aaa!!!"
Qing Shandian was lucky to have prepared to cover his ears as soon as he saw the reaction on everyone's faces. So that as they simultaneously shouted, Qing Shandian remained in a calm manner. He said, "How is it, Chairman Feng Xue? Are you ready to supervise my exams?"
Xie Feng Xue immediately regained her senses from her shock. He looked at Qing Shandian with a strange look and said, "Young master, this is not a joke at all. You almost made my heart jump out of place." He was holding his chest which felt racing.
Qing Shandian looked at Xie Feng Xue. He then let out a long sigh and said, "Haahhhh... Did Chairman Feng Xue also think I was making a joke? If so, forget it. I'll enroll in the other regions' associations. Excuse me. It's a complete waste of time." Quietly grumble, then immediately turn around and walk away.
Xie Feng Xue who saw Qing Shandian leave immediately ran after him and directly hugged his arm. He chuckled and said, "Hihi.. Young master, I don't think that way. It's just, it really makes my heart feel like it wants to jump."
Qing Shandian who had returned to feel something chewy and gently wrapping around his arm stopped walking. He turned his head towards Xie Feng Xue and with a sly grin he replied. "Ohh? Did ya? Then can I touch it? Could it really jump?"
Xie Feng Xue immediately flushed in embarrassment. Then pinched Qing Shandian's arm and said, "Young master, how does it feel now? Does it hurt?"
"Aahhhhhhhhhhhh... I was just kidding, aahh.. Fine, fine.. I was wrong, I was wrong.." Said Qing Shandian who felt pain in his arm while shouting.
"Sense.. It's a gift for you for daring to tease me. Now, follow me to the purification room on the sixth floor." Xie Feng Xue said with a grunt before pulling Qing Shandian's arm that was in his arms back into the hall.
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