Night of the Broken Gliph

Chapter 549

The space, which was originally empty, was now filled with silver light, shining in a strange and dazzling manner. At first glance, it seemed as if a large expanse of silver light had materialized, constantly changing and billowing in the air.

This was recorded in the Classic of Mountains and Seas: “The lone peak holds a silver waterfall, where ever-changing illusions arise.” Now that they were in front of the silver light, they could attest that it was ever-changing!

Chui Yim turned to Kam Chin Kee, exchanging a smile. As people who had reincarnated, they had an inexpressible passion for life. At the end of the day, humans could only enjoy the majestic sceneries of the world if they were alive. The beautiful changes of the Heavenly Silver Waterfall made the teens feel the excitement of being alive.

It did not take long before a Hung Clan member came to fetch the boys to their assigned seats while waiting for the start of the festival. With their status, such treatment was more than reasonable.

While they were enjoying the festive vibes, a person greeted them from the back. “It’s a surprise to come across the great Cloud Palace teachers at Great Wisdom City’s Silver Waterfall Festival.”

The person had a hoarse voice, as if he rarely spoke.

The both of them turned around to see a middle-aged man standing behind them with a gentle smile. “I’m Wai Chung Yin, an ordinary citizen.

“I’ve long heard about seventh teacher’s exquisite medicinal skills, and how Sir has already reached the great master state four years ago, breaking the world record. I sincerely admire seventh teacher.”

“Erm, I dare not receive the praise. It’s been a long time since I touched medicine and I’m now unfamiliar with it.” Chui Yim blushed.

Wai Chung Yin smiled. He didn’t seem young, but he was a gentle person. “All gliphs in the world originate from Cloud Palace, the Cloud Palace disciples certainly lead a busy lifestyle. It’s impossible to touch every area.” Despite what Chui Yim said, he still wore a smile.

“Unlike me, who can only read about medicine. Because of this, I have no chance of breaking through and my life might end in the next ten years.”

“Sir, that’s not true. Life was never about duration, but the meaning. Some influential figures had short lifespans of only a few decades, yet they made many significant impacts to the world, while some men have lifespans of more than a hundred years, yet they lead mediocre and idle lives, merely passing time in vain.”

“Seventh teacher’s words are absolutely right. I have gained from Sir’s teaching,” Wai Chung Yin replied with a smile after a short pause. He was shocked that Chui Yim responded to his casual comment so seriously.

At the same time, a man came to them. “Teachers, the clan leader… why are you here? Have you done everything you’re supposed to?” The man was the Hung Clan’s housekeeper. He was startled to see Chui Yim talking to Wai Chung Yin when he walked over, and soon talked to him rudely.

Wai Chung Yin was not angered to hear him, and even flashed him a smile. “I am well prepared. It’s the Silver Waterfall Festival after all.”

“You wouldn’t dare not to anyway!” The housekeeper sneered and turned to the boys with a smile. “This way please, teachers.”

Chui Yim turned back to Wai Chung Yin after some hesitation, who smiled at him. “We’ll chat another time if there’s a chance, teachers.”

“Chat? Who are you to chat with them?” The housekeeper scoffed and led the way.

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Chui Yim and Kam Chin Kee followed behind after they bid Wai Chung Yin goodbye.

“Erm… who was that?”

“Oh, just a normal doctor dependent on the Hung Clan. Teacher need not pay attention to him,” the housekeeper answered.

At the same time, they arrived before Hung Siu. Hung Siu did not deliberately exert his energliph, but as a five-chambered cultivator, it was pressuring and scary to stand next to him even when he didn’t do anything; he felt like he was brimming with enormous amounts of energliph.

Hung Siu subconsciously looked at the Hunk’s Fan Club with Du Zi Xue as the club leader standing outside.

“The both of you are something else, flipping the city upside down within just two weeks.” He laughed.

“I apologize to the Hung Clan leader for my junior brother’s childish behaviour.” Kam Chin Kee wore a smile. Chui Yim glared at Kam Chin Kee but did not retort.

“It’s okay. Both of you are at the prime age to have fun.” Hung Siu waved his hands. “I even regret spending all my time on cultivation and leaving behind no shocking history as a youth. Do tell me directly if you have any girl you fancy, I’ll propose a marriage on your behalf.”

His words had cold sweat rolling down the boys’ foreheads. This clan leader sure is domineering.

“Then we have to thank Clan Leader Hung first.” Kam Chin Kee laughed, to which he received a serious nod as a response. It seemed that Hung Siu truly meant his words.

“Perform well, I look forward to your outstanding performance. In Great Wisdom City, you’ll leave a good impression on girls if you’re capable. No capability, no ladies.”

“Er… we will remember Clan Leader Hung’s words by heart.”

“Alright, go prepare since the festival is about to start.”

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Boom boom boom—

There was the sound of drums.

They watched the performance group sing and dance down the stone stage on the cliff and make a circle. They sang in a low key, while the drums were loud and clear. As if fearing that Chui Yim couldn’t understand, the housekeeper whispered to him, explaining the performance.

“This is the war song passed down the generations of the Hung Clan. It was also the method that Great Wisdom City’s ancestor – Ancestor Hung – used to boost his soldiers’ morale when he led them to war.”

The teens nodded. It was as if they could see them performing for an enormous troop of soldiers to cheer them on. After centuries, this war song was preserved, and this was their asset.

Now, it made sense for the Hung Clan, leader of a martial arts city with assets passed down from centuries ago, to have a five-chambered cultivator in their city.

After a long time, the performance came to an end. This was when Hung Siu stepped out.

He simply stood up, but the surroundings turned silent immediately.

“Today is the Silver Waterfall Festival of Great Wisdom City, the day where youngsters fight for their chance.

“All eligible participants, please step forward.”

Hung Siu was a straightforward person who didn’t like to beat around the bush.

Chui Yim and Kam Chin Kee similarly stood up and made their way to the center of the stage. When Chui Yim stepped up, the Hunk’s Fan Club shrieked. Seeing that most participants had stepped out, Hung Siu nodded.

“Medicine.”

Hearing Hung Siu’s order, a group of people walked out from the corner with a long rack. There were bottles of pills on the racks.

Great Wisdom citizens were used to this, so they were not surprised. To take care of Chui Yim and Kam Chin Kee, the foreigners, Hung Siu explained, “The Silver Waterfall can make one’s body stronger, but there are side effects, which can be prevented with medication.”

Chui Yim smelt a pill and frowned.