Return to the City: The Strongest King
Chapter 973 - 974 Qinghe Also Wants to Learn

Chapter 973: Chapter 974 Qinghe Also Wants to Learn

A few hours later, Miao Qingqing, Miao Xuanxuan, Shui Qingyue, and Xiao Yingying all had True Qi within their bodies. This True Qi was now their own, and from now on, it could circulate without pause, always residing within them. Even if it were completely depleted, their meridians would replenish it.

Having True Qi in their bodies would enhance their physical capabilities. Practicing some basic Kung Fu would yield twice the results with half the effort. While they might not become top martial artists, they would still be significantly stronger than ordinary people.

Miao Qingqing and the others had long envied Song Xiaodong’s incredible strength. Now that they suddenly possessed the same True Qi, how could they not be thrilled? They quickly sat to the side and began to circulate their True Qi according to the method taught by Song Xiaodong.

The toughest part of practicing this was at the very beginning—feeling the presence of True Qi. Once they truly had True Qi and mastered suitable methods, training became much easier.

Song Xiaodong saw the four of them seriously practicing and didn’t disturb them. Instead, he grabbed two wild rabbits and began roasting them over a fire.

Shui Qinghe sidled over and said mysteriously, "Brother-in-law, what’s up with them?"

"They’re training," Song Xiaodong said with a smile.

Shui Qinghe leaned in closer, her curiosity brimming. "Training? I heard them shouting about True Qi or something. How did that happen? Can you help me get it too?"

"You... Pfft, that won’t work." Song Xiaodong shook his head with a peculiar expression.

"Hey, brother-in-law, aren’t you being stingy?" Shui Qinghe pouted, grabbing Song Xiaodong’s arm and gently shaking it. "Brother-in-law, teach me, will you? I’m your little sister-in-law, not an outsider. You can’t keep this to yourself. Come on, teach me. Don’t worry—I promise I won’t pass this method on to the Shui Family. Seriously."

Song Xiaodong chuckled lightly and said, "Qinghe, it really isn’t possible."

"Brother-in-law!" Shui Qinghe flung his arm away and said angrily, "That’s so unfair! It’s just learning True Qi—what’s the big deal?"

Song Xiaodong flipped the rabbit meat and calmly replied, "Qinghe, you know best whether I’m stingy or not. It’s just that this method isn’t suitable for you."

Shui Qinghe blinked and said, "Why wouldn’t it be suitable? Does it involve soaking in the hot spring and having to strip naked? Well... stripping naked—I can manage that."

"Pfft..." Song Xiaodong’s eyes widened as he stared at Shui Qinghe.

Shui Qinghe blinked back at him and coughed. "Come on, you’re my brother-in-law. You wouldn’t take advantage of me, right?"

"If you’re naked, how could I not take advantage? I’d be seeing everything anyway." Song Xiaodong was speechless.

Shui Qinghe said, "You wouldn’t sneak in after I go first, would you? The spring water isn’t exactly clear, I checked. If I go in first, you wouldn’t see anything."

"You mischievous brat..." Song Xiaodong chuckled wryly, shaking his head. "Still not happening."

"Hey, brother-in-law, are you really that useless?" Shui Qinghe was clearly growing impatient.

"Qinghe, it’s not just about taking your clothes off..." Song Xiaodong said with a bitter smile.

"What... you also have to touch me?" Shui Qinghe’s eyes widened.

"Hmm..." Song Xiaodong nodded.

Shui Qinghe’s eyes darted around before she bit her lip and said, "Touch if you must. Sooner or later, someone’s gonna touch me anyway. It’s not like you’re a stranger; you’re my brother-in-law. If you do it, at least you wouldn’t tell anyone. For True Qi, I’m willing to risk it."

Song Xiaodong’s face twitched. "Qinghe, you really are persistent."

Shui Qinghe nodded seriously and said, "I have to be. I’ve always envied how powerful you are. I want True Qi too, but I don’t have the endurance to train persistently. Now that I see there’s a simpler way, how could I let it pass?"

Before Song Xiaodong could respond, Shui Qinghe quickly added, "If it were someone else, I wouldn’t dare. But since it’s you, my brother-in-law, I’m not scared."

Song Xiaodong let out a dry laugh and said, "Qinghe, it’s really not as simple as you think."

"What else does it involve?" Shui Qinghe pressed him further.

"Well... it also requires... you know... ’doing the deed,’" Song Xiaodong awkwardly confessed.

"’Doing the deed’..." Shui Qinghe froze, then quickly recoiled, glaring at Song Xiaodong. "Brother-in-law, are you tricking me into sleeping with you?"

"Why would I need to trick you?" Song Xiaodong’s face darkened.

Shui Qinghe fumed. "Who knows? I’m not as pretty as my cousin, but you’re a big pervert. Maybe you’ve been eyeing me all along."

Song Xiaodong was at a loss for words. "Do I look that desperate? I already have plenty of wives. I’m not looking for anyone else right now."

Shui Qinghe stared at him, her lips twitching. "It absolutely has to involve ’doing the deed’?"

Song Xiaodong nodded. "That seems to be the case for now, which is why I can’t agree to your request."

Shui Qinghe sulked and said, "Ugh... What a disgusting method. So, aside from your wives, no one can use this technique?"

"Based on what I’ve tried, that seems to be the case. But in the future, you could find a husband skilled in martial arts. I can teach him this method, and then he can practice with you so you can acquire True Qi as well."

"Ugh... Finding a husband like that isn’t exactly easy!" Shui Qinghe gave Song Xiaodong a huge eye-roll.

Song Xiaodong replied, "There are plenty of experts out there. If you’re determined, you’ll definitely find someone."

"Hmph, I’ll deal with it later." Shui Qinghe pouted and ran off.

Song Xiaodong shook his head. This method might have major limitations, but at least it existed. At the very least, it ensured a significant boost to the safety of his own women in the future.

Xiao Yingying finished first. She followed the scent of roasted rabbit and came over, grinning as she asked, "Husband, why did Qinghe pout and walk away just now? Did you bully her?"

"Bully her? She saw you all mastering True Qi and kept pestering me to teach her. Once she learned about the method, she left feeling frustrated."

"Pfft... That’s easy—just teach her!"

"Teach her how?" Song Xiaodong rolled his eyes.

Xiao Yingying smirked mischievously and said, "Simple—’doing the deed.’ It’s just adding one more wife, and Qinghe’s been close to us all along anyway."

Song Xiaodong raised a hand and gave Xiao Yingying a light smack on the butt. "You’re always stirring things up. I’m trying to keep things under control. Otherwise, if the group gets bigger, I’ll barely see each of you once a week. Then you all will start complaining."

Xiao Yingying giggled and said, "No worries! Three times a day is fine by me. If you work hard, aim for seven or eight times a day—we won’t have any problems then."