When It Was Done, He Brushed Off His Sleeves and Left, Hiding His Achievements and Fame Deep Away

Seeing Zhang Shiqing's reaction, Qin Jishi could not help but laugh. "There's nothing to make such a fuss over. This is merely standard procedure. Did you think the title Divine Doctor was handed out for free?"

Zhang Shiqing: "..."

Qin Jishi ignored her and continued, "After I cleared your meridians just now, your mystic energy will circulate half again as fast as before from now on."

As he spoke, Qin Jishi rose and returned to his seat.

"What did you say... From now on, my cultivation speed will increase by half?"

Zhang Shiqing stared fixedly at Qin Jishi, shock mingling with disbelief in her eyes.

If a pill could increase her cultivation speed, Zhang Shiqing would certainly believe it. Such pills did exist, after all.

But—

To say that merely clearing her meridians could permanently increase her cultivation speed—despite experiencing it firsthand, Zhang Shiqing still found it hard to believe.

It was simply too shocking to hear.

"You don't believe me?" Qin Jishi said lazily. "If you don't, circulate your mystic energy through a few cycles and see for yourself."

It was precisely Qin Jishi's unfathomable air that made Zhang Shiqing believe him somewhat for no apparent reason.

Neither spoke. Zhang Shiqing sat cross-legged and began circulating her mystic energy.

An hour later, Zhang Shiqing opened her eyes in astonishment. Her circulation speed...

With shock in her heart, Zhang Shiqing parted her crimson lips. "Qin Jishi, could it be that you became a disciple of the World-Saving Pavilion?"

In Zhang Shiqing's mind, that was the only explanation that made sense.

"A disciple of the World-Saving Pavilion?" Qin Jishi shook his head. "Yes and no."

"What do you mean, yes and no?" Zhang Shiqing's willow brows shifted slightly. "Yes means yes, and no means no."

"Then no." Qin Jishi's words made Zhang Shiqing's teeth itch with hatred.

"What an irritating fellow." Zhang Shiqing looked at him with complicated eyes. "You clearly possess such profound medical skills, and you can clearly cultivate. Why insist on hiding your mystic energy?"

Right now, Zhang Shiqing felt as though a jar of mixed flavors had been overturned within her heart. No one had detected the mystic energy in Qin Jishi's body, which could only mean two possibilities.

First, his cultivation surpassed everyone else's, at least the Earth Fiend Realm.

Second, he possessed some secret technique for concealing his aura, making him impossible for others to detect.

Compared to the former, Zhang Shiqing believed the latter was more likely.

Of course, regardless of which possibility it was, both proved that Qin Jishi was no ordinary person.

They had thought themselves high above him and treated him like a clown, never realizing that the true clowns were themselves.

Zhang Shiqing fell silent... No... More accurately, she felt ashamed.

She should not have looked at Qin Jishi with strange eyes. How laughable that had been.

Qin Jishi's actions just now alone were an immense favor to Zhang Shiqing.

Facing Zhang Shiqing's question, Qin Jishi smiled faintly. "When it is done, brush off your sleeves and leave; hide your achievements and fame deep away."

Zhang Shiqing: "..."

Qin Jishi's temperament made her feel ashamed beyond measure.

Yes!

Perhaps, in their eyes, they had all lost themselves amid those nonexistent halos.

When it was done, brush off one's sleeves and leave; hide one's achievements and fame deep away. Who could truly accomplish such a thing?

"Can you tell me what your cultivation is?" Zhang Shiqing could not help asking.

"Is it important?" Qin Jishi's voice remained as calm as ever.

"I understand." Zhang Shiqing's gaze grew even more complicated. "Rest well tonight."

As she spoke, Zhang Shiqing rose and walked toward the door, then silently shut it behind her.

The full moon hung high in the sky, silver light spilling down. Standing in the courtyard, Zhang Shiqing was lost in thought for a long while.

What kind of person was he, really?

We were all wrong!

Hah...

Just wait. Before long, I'm sure I'll be able to see through your cultivation.

Zhang Shiqing turned and headed toward the Lineage's cultivation grounds.

Inside the room, Qin Jishi did not stand on ceremony either. He lay down on the soft bed and drifted into sleep.

The next day!

Qin Jishi left his room but did not see Zhang Shiqing. Presumably, after her meridians had been repaired last night, she could not wait to head to the cultivation grounds and break through to the Mystic Spirit Realm.

When he arrived at the main hall, Zhang Jinhua and the others had already come early.

After greeting everyone and chatting for a few moments, Qin Jishi left the hall.

Along the way, disciples occasionally looked at Qin Jishi and whispered among themselves.

"I heard the Yang Family and Zhao Family came because of Young Master Qin?"

"I don't think that's believable. Who are the Yang Family and Zhao Family? Who could possibly compare with them?"

"Seriously, Young Master Qin's Innate Divine Strength is no joke. He crippled Liu Kai with one punch. Tsk, tsk, tsk—something like that is simply unbelievable. If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I would never have believed it."

"..."

Qin Jishi merely smiled at the disciples' chatter and continued toward his room.

For the next three days, Zhang Shiqing did not show herself, while Qin Jishi enjoyed himself tirelessly.

Basking in the sun!

Sipping fragrant tea!

Teasing the maidservants!

What an utterly carefree life.

Indulging in pleasures sapped one's will!

Like maggots clinging to the bone!

Zhang Jinhua saw it all. He could tolerate it, but that did not mean Tang Xiulan could.

"Who's blocking my sunlight? Move aside." Qin Jishi lay in a wicker chair with his eyes closed, his face full of contentment.

"Even mud cannot be plastered onto a wall." Tang Xiulan rebuked him. "Qin Jishi, get up this instant."

"Aunt?" Qin Jishi opened his eyes and rose. "May I ask what this is about?"

Qin Jishi looked at the several indignant Lineage disciples before him in confusion.

"Qin Jishi." Tang Xiulan's face was filled with displeasure. "You married into our Zhang Family, not so you could indulge in pleasure every day. The Zhang Family does not keep useless trash."

"Aunt, you know full well that I'm useless, yet you always pick on me. Doesn't that make your status no different from mine..."

Qin Jishi did not finish the rest before a sharp rebuke cut him off.

"Insolent! How dare you speak to the Matriarch like that? Apologize at once, or we will not tolerate this!"

The one speaking was a thin young man, Zhang Cheng, the Great Elder's direct grandson and someone second only to Zhang Shiqing among the Zhang Family's younger generation.

He had long found Qin Jishi displeasing. A worthless incompetent had married Zhang Shiqing merely because Elder Su had shown him favor? Why? What right did he have?

Could it be because he had some brute strength?

Zhang Cheng did not think so. In his view, when Liu Kai fought Qin Jishi, Liu Kai had clearly underestimated his opponent. Coupled with Qin Jishi's sneak attack, that was why Qin Jishi had found an opening to exploit.

Tang Xiulan had called them here this time clearly because she wanted to teach Qin Jishi a lesson. With such an opportunity before him, Zhang Cheng naturally intended to teach him a proper lesson.

Qin Jishi raised his brows slightly. "Were you talking to me?"

Hmph!

Zhang Cheng snorted coldly. "Stop playing dumb. Apologize to the Matriarch at once."

"Otherwise!"

Zhang Cheng shook his fist. "You should know the consequences."

Qin Jishi smiled softly. "Come on, I'm standing right here. Let me see these consequences."

He had finally understood. If he wanted to live comfortably in the Zhang Family from now on, he had to kill the chicken to scare the monkeys. Without a doubt... Zhang Cheng was now that chicken.

"You're courting death." Zhang Cheng glanced at Tang Xiulan beside him.

Sensing Zhang Cheng's gaze, Tang Xiulan said quietly, "A moderate lesson will suffice."

Having received her approval, Zhang Cheng immediately perked up. "Qin Jishi, Qin Jishi, since you insist on asking for a beating, I'll fulfill your wish today."

As he spoke, Zhang Cheng gathered mystic energy into his fist and was about to strike.

"I'd like to see who dares make a move." A voice tinged with anger rang out. Everyone followed its source with their eyes, and in the next instant, all of them froze in astonishment.