I Can See Through Everything - Chapter 455

Chapter 455: Han Lingshuang’s Enlightenment and the Whereabouts of the Spirit Stone

Despite Han Lingshuang’s pleas to stay, Lu Qing ultimately chose to leave.

“Sister Lingshuang, we’re leaving now. Remember to come visit Xiaoyan later,”

Xiaoyan said reluctantly outside the Ice Palace.

“Okay, I’ll definitely come visit you when I have time.”

Han Lingshuang was also very fond of this adorable little sister.

Born the daughter of the previous Palace Master, she was born into a noble family and had been respected by everyone in Hanshui Palace since she was a child.

It was rare for someone to be so close to her, and she felt a little reluctant to leave.

After the two said their goodbyes, Lu Qing took Xiaoyan’s hand and soared into the air, flying out of Hanshui City.

Han Lingshuang stood there, watching until they disappeared.

“Palace Master, has the High Lord left?”

At that moment, several figures appeared behind Han Lingshuang.

“Yes, the High Lord said he was traveling around the world with Xiaoyan, and it was just a coincidence that they came to Hanshui City,” Han Lingshuang nodded.

“What about Li Changbo…” someone hesitated.

“The Supreme Master said he won’t appear in this world again.”

Upon hearing this, the others felt a sudden sense of relief.

Otherwise, having a Jindan-level cultivator who hated them so deeply in Hanshui Palace would have been truly unsettling.

After relaxing, they began to joke around.

Someone sighed, “I never thought he’d reached such an unimaginable realm. Even Jindan True Immortals are powerless before him.”

“Yes, back in Zhongzhou, we watched him transcend the tribulation and enter the Xiantian realm. It’s only been so long, and he’s already so powerful!” another sighed.

“After the resurgence of heaven and earth, the first person to transcend the tribulation, and even at the Xiantian realm, could trigger a thunder tribulation? Truly beyond our wildest dreams.”

It turned out these people were the core disciples Hanshui Palace had sent to Zhongzhou to compete for opportunities

. Although they had witnessed Lu Qing’s tribulation and knew the young man’s future achievements would be remarkable,

they hadn’t imagined he would be so incredibly powerful.

In just two or three years, he had become able to casually slay Jindan-level masters.

Even Xuankong Mountain, whose strength and heritage far surpassed theirs, was completely annihilated by him.

Thinking of Xuankong Mountain, the few of them felt a surge of relief.

Fortunately, they hadn’t offended this man back in Zhongzhou.

Otherwise, their Hanshui Palace would have been wiped out before Li Changbo arrived.

“However, this friendship with this man is a great boon for our Hanshui Palace. At the very least, anyone who wants to attack us from now on will have to think carefully,” someone said with a smile.

The others nodded in agreement.

Since the catastrophic event decades ago, the Hanshui Palace’s foundation had been greatly weakened.

Many of the older generation’s formidable figures perished in that event.

It was only because it occurred in a secret location that it remained unknown to the outside world.

This time, the old Palace Master’s failure to overcome the tribulation, and Li Changbo’s attack, had directly exposed their weaknesses.

That is their Hanshui Palace, which currently lacks powerful combat forces above the Jindan realm.

Originally, they were worried that after this incident, many forces would be ready to make moves and covet their Hanshui Palace.

But now, with Lu Qing’s relationship,

other forces, even if they have any intentions, will definitely not dare to act rashly.

This is also the reason why no one objected when the Palace Master opened the treasure house this time and let Lu Qing choose, even offering the most core and profound [Hanbing Zhenlu] of their Hanshui Palace.

Because they really need to cling to this person’s thigh now.

“Don’t be too relaxed.”

After hearing what those people said, Han Lingshuang said lightly. ”   It’s better to rely on yourself than on others.

A tiger’s skin can only hold up for so long.

Even though the Supreme Lord can intimidate the scoundrels, there are too many fools in the world. Over time, there’s no guarantee someone will try something foolish. Maintaining and restoring the dignity of our Hanshui Palace ultimately depends on us.   As long as someone in our Hanshui Palace can successfully transcend the tribulation and achieve the Golden Core realm,   who else in the world would dare to harbor such evil intentions? Not   even a Jindan realm master like Li Changbo would dare to bully us like this.   Therefore, in the days ahead, you must diligently cultivate and strive for a swift breakthrough, so that our Hanshui Palace can quickly regain its glory.”   These words immediately made the expressions of the others serious, and they all responded respectfully, “Yes, Palace Master!”   After instructing the sect disciples, Han Lingshuang once again gazed toward the sky in the direction Lu Qing had departed. She   gripped the inheritance jade slip even tighter.   From their time together, she had naturally sensed that Lu Qing didn’t care much for her.   In his eyes, she was probably no more than a passerby.   From Lu Qing’s words, she could sense that his gaze had long since transcended this small world.   Instead, it was drawn to the vaster world beyond the starry sky. Even her   mindset shifted after   hearing from Lu Qing that there was such a vast world beyond the heavens.   A strong yearning for that unknown expanse emerged in her.   She clutched the jade slip in her hand and silently said, “Your Excellency, rest assured. I will definitely reach the Golden Core realm and will not let you down.”   …

“Young Master, I’m afraid the Hanshui Palace Master is using you.”

After leaving Hanshui Palace, “Yan” telepathically communicated with Lu Qing.

“Oh, why do you think so?” Lu Qing asked with interest.

“Hanshui Palace is clearly in serious trouble. The sect’s strength has declined significantly.

As one of the four secret sites, even after such a long period of spiritual energy recovery, it doesn’t even have a single Jindan realm cultivator.

Li Changbo, a mere Jindan-level cultivator with a weak foundation, is able to boast over them.

It’s clear that something must have happened to Hanshui Palace, significantly reducing its foundation.

Especially this time, after Li Changbo’s incident, the Hanshui Palace’s problems have been fully exposed.

It’s hard to say whether other forces will not harbor dissent.

Therefore, the Hanshui Palace Master is trying to curry favor with you, hoping to use your influence to intimidate other powerful forces that might have dissent.”

“Yan” pieced together Hanshui Palace’s intentions.

“Let’s take advantage of the situation.” Lu Qing said indifferently, “It’s just that we each get what we need. The Fire Spirit Pearl is quite useful to me. These are just trivial matters.”

Lu Qing naturally knew Han Lingshuang’s little thoughts.

But this is also human nature. As long as it does not touch his principles and bottom line, he does not care about such trivial matters.

After hearing this, “Yan” stopped talking.

It just wanted to remind Lu Qing. Since he understood everything, there was naturally no need for it to say anything more.

After leaving Hanshui City, Lu Qing continued to travel with Xiaoyan.

In the evening, they arrived at a new city and stayed in an inn for the night. After Xiaoyan fell asleep, he entered the Lihuo Cauldron with his mind.

“Young Master.”

“Yan” immediately came forward to greet him.

“So, how’s Li Changbo?” Lu Qing asked.

“He’s being held captive, but he’s been quite patient. Aside from his initial panic, he’s now regained his composure.”

With a wave of his hand, Yan formed a spatial cage, revealing the situation within.

Li Changbo was sitting cross-legged, eyes closed, concentrating, his demeanor remarkably calm.

Of course, at this moment, he couldn’t sense what was happening outside, let alone Lu Qing and the others.

Seeing this, Lu Qing’s mind shifted slightly, and he removed the shielding force of the spatial cage.

Li Changbo immediately opened his eyes, and upon seeing Lu Qing and Yan, a look of shock crossed his eyes.

Yan’s appearance, in particular, immediately reminded him that this wasn’t a human.

“Are you feeling comfortable here, sir?” Lu Qing asked calmly.

“It’s dim here, but it’s relatively quiet,” Li Changbo replied.

Lu Qing smiled, refusing to play along. He spoke directly, “Li Changbo, your cultivation is built on spirit stones. Tell me, where did you get so many spirit stones?”

Upon hearing this, Li Changbo’s expression darkened.

He stared at Lu Qing intently, unable to imagine how this enigmatic young man could possibly know such a thing.

After all, this was his greatest secret.

Even in that terrifying illusion, he hadn’t revealed a single word.

“Why, you find it incredulous?” Lu Qing observed Li Changbo’s expression and asked, “Do you think such a secret should remain unknown?

Your foundation is weak, far inferior to the average Jindan realm cultivator.

You must have used some method to rapidly increase your cultivation.

And in this world, only spirit stones can have such an effect.”

Upon hearing Lu Qing’s statement that he was significantly weaker than the average Jindan realm cultivator, Li Changbo’s face flushed noticeably.

He had always been extremely eager for power, and the proudest thing in his life was that he had survived the thunder tribulation and achieved the Golden Core Realm.

Looking at the whole world, he could be considered one of the top beings.

Now, he was actually described as weak by Lu Qing. How could he accept this?

But no matter how much he disagreed, Li Changbo did not dare to refute.

The previous fight had already made him realize that the young man in front of him was extremely powerful, and his ability was completely beyond his imagination.

The situation was stronger than the person, and he could only accept Lu Qing’s call him weak. He

took a deep breath and tried to calm his mind.

Because he knew that this was his chance.

Li Changbo was silent for a moment before saying, “So, Senior, you brought me here because you’re interested in the Spirit Stone I carry.

That’s simple. All you need is a Soul Oath.

After I give you instructions, release me and guarantee my safety.

I’ll then tell you the location of the Spirit Stone.”

“You even know about the Soul Oath?” Lu Qing raised an eyebrow. “It seems you’ve also inherited some tradition from the ancient times of immortal cultivation.”

The Soul Oath was a required skill for most cultivators in the last era of immortal cultivation.

But in this era, it’s less well-known.

Li Changbo remained silent, acquiescing.

Without this inheritance, how could he have reached the Golden Core stage on his own?

“But do you think you’re qualified to negotiate terms with me?”

Lu Qing’s next words made Li Changbo look up suddenly.

He saw a strange light emanating from Lu Qing’s eyes.

Suddenly, a sense of drowsiness settled over him.

Li Changbo thought to himself, “This is bad!” But it was too late.

The next moment, he was once again lost in the illusion.

This time, it was even more terrifying than his previous experience.

A quarter of an hour later, Li Changbo awoke from the illusion, his eyes filled with fatigue.

“I told you, you have no right to negotiate terms with me, and no secrets to keep.”

Lu Qing’s words rang out, causing Li Changbo to tremble, and he looked at him with fear.

Just now, he had endured unimaginable torture in the illusion.

Even in his perception, he had been tortured for ten years.

“Senior, since you already know the location of the spirit stone, could you please spare me this time?”

Li Changbo pleaded.

Indeed, in the illusion, he had finally been unable to endure the endless torment and revealed the location of the spirit stone in his possession.

“What do you say?” Lu Qing looked at Li Changbo with a half-smile.

“Senior!” Li Changbo said anxiously, “I have no grudges against you, why do you have to kill me and not even give me a chance to live?

If you forgive me this time, I can swear a soul oath and become your slave.

From now on, I will be loyal to you and become the sharpest knife in your hand! I can do anything for you!”

“I don’t need a slave like you.” Lu Qing shook his head, “For the sake of treasures and power, you even plotted against your wife and children.

A person like you who has no humanity is not qualified to be my slave.

Moreover, I promised the Palace Master of Hanshui Palace that I would not let you live in this world anymore.”

“Senior…”

Li Changbo was terrified when he heard this and was about to beg for mercy, but Lu Qing was no longer interested in listening to him.

With a thought, a transparent flame erupted from the spatial cage, sweeping towards Li Changbo.

Startled, Li Changbo immediately mobilized his mana to resist the spiritual fire’s burning.

But then, a look of utter horror crossed his face.

“Impossible! This flame!”

The transparent flames touched Li Changbo’s body, and his flesh immediately began to melt.

His fire-attributed mana was completely useless.

In a matter of seconds, he was engulfed by the transparent flames, reduced to ash. Only a fiery red bead remained.

“A mere Jindan realm beginner with a fragile foundation dares to resist the Lihuo Ding’s Nanming Lihuo. You’re overestimating your own abilities!”

Seeing Li Changbo reduced to ash, “Yan” said with disdain.

In the ancient era of immortal cultivation, many Jindan realm cultivators far more powerful than Li Changbo had perished under the incineration of this Nanming Lihuo.

Killing a mere Jindan beginner who doesn’t even have a few magical weapons is not easy.

Lu Qing waved his hand and took the fiery red bead.

The bead felt warm in his hand.

Lu Qing activated his supernatural power and looked at it.

Soon, a look of enlightenment appeared on his face.

It turned out that this bead was the rare treasure that Li Changbo had persuaded his wife to steal from Hanshui Palace.

It was a broken, top-grade magic weapon of the fire element.

(End of this chapter)