I Can See Through Everything - Chapter 442

Chapter 442 Secret Letter, “Tian Lao”‘s Terror

After Lin Zhirui’s warning, Yan Canghai finally realized that the situation was far more serious than he had imagined.

He dared not delay any further and immediately, with the utmost solemnity, wrote an urgent secret letter. He

then dispatched the letter using the palace’s fastest falcon.

Even so, he remained deeply uncertain.

He knew all too well the arrogance of the royal family,

especially among some of the elders, whose pride was ingrained in their very bones.

He could not predict how the royal family would react upon receiving the letter.

His only hope now was that his letter would convince the elders of the situation.

The falcon, specially bred for delivering letters, was incredibly fast. Despite Yan Canghai’s anxiety, it reached the royal capital in just one day and

landed in a palace.

A messenger, specially trained to receive the letter, noticed the royal family’s expedited stamp on the envelope and,

without delay, delivered the letter to the palace.

Not long after, the letter appeared before an elderly man in a yellow robe with dragon patterns.

“A high-ranking, expedited letter from the royal family?”

Surprise crossed the yellow-robed elder’s face when he saw the stamp on the letter.

Few in the entire royal family possessed such a seal.

Besides the elders, the princes and nobles were the only ones known.

“Has something serious happened?”

The yellow-robed elder tore open the letter and was stunned at first when he saw the opening address.

“From that rebellious son?”

But as he read on, anger gradually crept across his face.

At the end, his rage intensified. With a slap, he slammed his palm down on the desk in front of him.

“Outrageous! Such audacity!”

A powerful aura erupted from him, shaking everything around him.

This yellow-robed elder was surprisingly a martial arts expert.

The commotion in the study immediately alerted the guards outside, and numerous shadowy figures appeared around the study.

“No problem, please withdraw!”

After a long moment, the yellow-robed elder gathered his strength and waved his hand, dismissing everyone.

He picked up the letter again and read it over, his expression shifting from gloomy to gloomy.

While the letter’s claims infuriated him, if true, the matter was grave.

Knowing his rebellious son, while he possessed a somewhat unruly temperament, he certainly wouldn’t dare joke about such a matter.

After a moment’s hesitation, the yellow-robed elder suppressed his rage, folded the letter, and sealed it.

“Come on, stand by!”

Half an hour later, the yellow-robed elder’s carriage arrived at a large mansion outside the capital. The

elder, now dressed in yellow casual clothes, dismounted from the carriage.

Arriving at the mansion, he politely addressed the drowsy concierge sitting in a recliner at the entrance, “Uncle Fu, long time no see.”

The concierge was also an elderly man, but he looked considerably older.

His face was wrinkled like old tree bark, and his hair was wispy.

The old man saw him, took a moment to identify him, and a smile broke across his face, revealing a few sparse teeth. “It’s Xiaosongzi! It’s been a long time since you last visited me.”

The yellow-robed elder looked apologetic. “State affairs are so busy, Yan Song really can’t spare the time. I hope Uncle Fu will forgive me.”

“Oh, yes, I almost forgot you’re already ‘king’.

I only remember you as that little kid with your bare bottom.

You’ve grown so old in a blink of an eye,” the old man said, suddenly realizing.

“…” The yellow-robed elder was speechless for a moment.

He had been king for decades, and yet every time he came, the old man used the same excuse.

But he didn’t dare to object.

The old man had watched him grow up, and if he dared to be disrespectful, the clan elders would probably rebuke him.

Although he was now the king of the Yan Kingdom, in the eyes of the elders, he was still a member of the Yan family.

If he dared to violate clan rules, even the king would be punished.

This was also why, after reading the letter, he had chosen to come directly here instead of convening a family meeting.

Given the elders’ personalities, they were useless except for causing trouble.

After patiently listening to the old man’s rambling recounting of past events,

the yellow-robed elder then respectfully said, “Uncle Fu, is ‘Tian Lao’ home? Xiaosong needs to see him for something.”

“You’re looking for the master. It’s a good opportunity. He left his retreat two days ago. I’ll go and inform him for you.”

After the old man finished his rambling, his mood brightened, and he immediately entered the house.

Despite his age, he walked with alacrity.

The yellow-robed elder lowered his hands, waiting respectfully.

He knew that, with Tian Lao’s abilities, he must have noticed his arrival long ago.

Still, he dared not show any impatience, waiting to be summoned.

After a while, the old man emerged.

“All right, Xiaosong, the master will let you in.” “Thank you, Uncle Fu

,”

the yellow-robed elder bowed respectfully before entering the house.

As for the guards behind him, they didn’t say a word from beginning to end, but just waited solemnly there.

Upon entering the house, the yellow-robed elder felt a wave of refreshing coolness that permeated his heart and spleen.

Suddenly, his body felt lighter, his mind clearer.

His entire body seemed relaxed and invigorated.

A look of astonishment crossed his face.

He had been to this house countless times before.

While he had sensed its extraordinary qualities before, never before had he felt as if he had aged several years simply by absorbing the refreshing coolness within.

“Come in,”

the yellow-robed elder marveled, when a gentle voice echoed from within.

He instinctively followed the voice inside.

Finally, in a quiet and elegant courtyard, he saw a figure.

Upon seeing the figure’s face clearly, the yellow-robed elder’s eyes widened.

“Tianlao…”

“It’s me,”

the figure nodded slightly, his expression calm.

This, however, only deepened the yellow-robed elder’s shock.

He saw that Tianlao’s face had actually become much younger.

The last time he’d come, Tianlao had looked even older than he was.

But now, with a smooth, rosy complexion and an upright posture, he looked every bit the middle-aged man he once was.

If it weren’t for his voice, which still sounded old, and his face, which was quite similar to before,

the yellow-robed elder couldn’t believe that this person before him was actually Tianlao.

“Don’t be alarmed. I’ve only recently made a breakthrough in my cultivation, and my appearance has changed a bit.”

Tianlao smiled slightly at the yellow-robed elder’s shocked expression.

The yellow-robed elder came to his senses and hurriedly said, “Congratulations to ‘Tian Lao’ for breaking through the barrier and entering the unfathomable realm of supreme cultivation!”

He was also filled with excitement.

He had naturally heard of Tian Lao’s recent breakthrough.

However, since then, he had been in seclusion, not appearing before his clan members.

Therefore, he had only just learned today that Tian Lao’s breakthrough had the effect of rejuvenating him.

“I’ve only just reached the Foundation Establishment Stage, far from being unfathomable. The path of cultivation is vast and profound, and we are only at the beginning.”

Tian Lao waved his hand at the yellow-robed elder’s flattery.

In the past, he might have been proud.

But since he obtained the Qi Refining Method at the Holy Mountain and successfully transformed his innate true Qi into spiritual power,

and leveraging over two hundred years of accumulated experience to successfully enter the Foundation Establishment Stage,

Tian Lao had finally realized the immensity of the path of cultivation.

Previously, he had been nothing more than a frog in a well.

Of course, “Tian Lao” wouldn’t speak of these truths.

While the yellow-robed elder had also cultivated and reached the realm of acquired perfection,

his age and frailty made it impossible for him to enter the innate realm.

Even if these truths were explained to him, it would be useless.

“By the way, Xiao Songzi, you sound worried. What brings you here?”

“Tian Lao” shifted the conversation to another matter.

“Well, ‘Tian Lao,’ I’ve come here on a very important matter, and I need your assistance.

This matter is of grave importance; if mishandled, it could potentially impact the fate of our Yan Nation!”

Hearing this, the yellow-robed elder hurriedly stated.

But now, compared to his previous anxiety, he felt much more at ease.

Before coming here, he knew “Tian Lao” had achieved a breakthrough in his cultivation, but he hadn’t known how miraculous it was,

capable of instantly rejuvenating even an aging body nearing its end.

Sensing the unfathomable aura emanating from “Tian Lao,”

the yellow-robed elder felt a deep sense of peace.

With such a stabilizing figure in their fold, their Yan Kingdom was assured of its stability.

“Oh, what’s so serious?”

Tianlao asked, somewhat surprised.

“The truth is, not long ago, I received a secret letter from my rebellious son, Canghai, which he had urgently sent…”

The yellow-robed elder recounted the story, respectfully handing it to Tianlao.

“Is there such a thing?”

Tianlao was stunned by the yellow-robed elder’s words.

He took the letter and opened it.

His expression quickly grew grave. He

was particularly shocked by Yan Canghai’s description of the man’s extraordinary abilities.

“He can use magic weapons to capture people, transform himself into a stream of light, and ascend straight to the azure sky?!”

Tianlao stared intently at the words on the letter, a look of disbelief in his eyes.

The old man in yellow robe did not notice the look of “Tian Lao”, but said excitedly:

“‘Tian Lao’, that man’s methods seem to be very extraordinary. I was worried about how we would deal with such a powerful enemy.

But now that you are here, perhaps we can directly capture this madman and rescue Qi’er…”

However, before he finished speaking, “Tian Lao” said directly: “Promise him!”

The old man in yellow robe was interrupted and couldn’t help but pause.

Then his eyes widened: “‘Tian Lao’, you mean…”

“I said agree to the conditions of the person mentioned in the letter!”

“Tian Lao” was still staring at the words on the secret letter: “Whether to send the descendants of Li Weitian over or cede the Ten Thousand Mountains, agree to it all!

No, I will personally escort the descendants of Li Weitian over.”

“‘Tian Lao’, you want to escort the descendants of Li Weitian personally?”

This time, the old man in yellow robe was really shocked and exclaimed.

“Indeed, we must show that person our sincerity.

Otherwise, not only will the Yan Kingdom be in danger, but even our Yan Family could be completely annihilated!”

The yellow-robed elder was stunned.

Seeing the grave expression on “Tian Lao,” which even hinted at a hint of panic,

he finally realized that the rebellious son’s letter was far more serious than he had imagined!

After a long moment, the yellow-robed elder finally regained consciousness.

He cautiously inquired, “‘Tian Lao,’ is the person described in the letter truly so formidable that even you are no match for him?”

“More than formidable, he’s untouchable!”

“Tian Lao” smiled wryly. “If what Canghai described in the letter is true,

then that person’s cultivation and magical powers have reached an unfathomable realm.

If he so desired, he could destroy the entire capital with a single wave of his hand.

With my limited cultivation, I’m afraid a single breath from him would destroy me.”

“Hiss!”

Hearing this, the yellow-robed elder gasped.

He finally understood why the rebellious son had repeatedly emphasized in the letter that the clan should never try to confront that person, otherwise the entire royal family would be in an irretrievable situation.

At first, he had half-suspected that the rebellious son was deliberately exaggerating, hoping to seize the opportunity to claim credit later.

Now, it seemed, his words weren’t exaggerated at all.

However, even after the shock wore off, the yellow-robed elder still felt a lingering sense of absurdity.

He couldn’t help but ask, “‘Tian Lao,’ is there truly anyone in this world so powerful? Even the Saint Lords of Zhongzhou’s Sacred Mountain don’t possess the ability to destroy a city with a single wave of their hands, right?”

“You don’t understand. The world has long since changed.”

Tian Lao shook his head. “The laws of heaven and earth have evolved, spiritual energy has revived, and the immortal path has reappeared in the world.

If someone were to break through to that unfathomable realm and master the immortal magic and divine powers

, destroying a city or a nation would be a matter of a single thought.”

Tian Lao’s gaze returned to the secret letter in his hand.

His body transformed into a stream of light, rising into the azure sky.

Although he had now entered the Foundation Establishment Stage,

he still lacked the ability to fly.

According to the information he possessed about the immortal path.

To fly during the Foundation Establishment Stage, besides learning the Wind Controlling Spell, one must refine and control the legendary flying instruments.

And just like the one mentioned in the letter, whose body transformed into a stream of light and soared into the azure sky,

such a magical power was beyond his imagination.

His realm must have surpassed the Foundation Establishment Stage, reaching another, even more unfathomable level.

How could such a being be provoked by their small Yan State?

Thinking of this, “Tian Lao” immediately said to the yellow-robed old man, “Go back immediately and release the descendant of Li Weitian and comfort them.

I will personally escort them to Cangzhou after I prepare myself!”

(End of this chapter)