I Can See Through Everything - Chapter 479

Chapter 479 Endless Desert, Oasis of Life, Wood Spirit Pearl Obtained (Happy New Year to Everyone!)

In this world, Zhongzhou is the center.

Not only does it boast a vast territory, but it also possesses the richest spiritual energy, boasting numerous renowned mountains, rivers, and blessed caves.

Therefore, since ancient times, Zhongzhou has been the most coveted destination for cultivators. Beyond Zhongzhou,   the vast expanse

is equally vast, divided into numerous states, large and small.   Heading east, one sees the vast ocean. Northward, endless ice fields.   Southward, one encounters rolling mountains and dense forests.   Westward, the final sight is a sky filled with swirling sand and a boundless desert.   The far west is a desert within a desert.   Here, the heat is as scorching as a furnace,   the air so dry it resembles the scorching heat of fire.   Even a breath of air would likely burn an ordinary person’s lungs.   Such a harsh environment should be sparsely populated, making life difficult.   Yet, even within this scorching, dry desert, a distant patch of lush greenery looms.   There were also some simple houses, evidently occupied.   Suddenly, amidst the impenetrable, cloudless, azure sky, a figure suddenly appeared, looming high in the air.   Lu Qing gazed at the tiny oasis of lush greenery amidst the vast expanse of yellow sand below, his eyes filled with wonder.   ”I never expected such a vibrant oasis to exist in this scorching desert, a place supposedly forbidden for life. Could it be the power of the Wood Spirit Pearl?”   Feeling the pulses of the spirit pearl below, Lu Qing had a flash of understanding.   Indeed, he had come this time to retrieve the Wood Spirit Pearl.   However, the current situation was somewhat unexpected.   The Wood Spirit Pearl didn’t seem to be dormant, but rather, it had given rise to a miracle of life in this desert.   Lu Qing slowly descended, observing the oasis below.   The oasis wasn’t large, only about two or three miles in area.   It contained dozens of simple houses, clearly indicating a fairly large population.   The oasis was dotted with trees, where children chased and played.   In the center of the oasis lay a shallow lake, faintly swaying with the faint presence of fish.   The entire oasis exuded an atmosphere of harmony and peace.   As Lu Qing descended, he made no effort to conceal his presence.   One of the children, chasing and playing, happened to look up and saw Lu Qing slowly descending from the sky.   Suddenly, his mouth and eyes widened, and he pointed at the sky for a long, speechless moment.   After a long moment, he managed a loud cry, “Immortal!”   The other children looked in the direction he pointed, and the next moment, their eyes widened as well.   News of the immortal’s appearance quickly spread throughout the oasis.   Everyone was stunned upon seeing Lu Qing in the sky.   Soon, an elderly man, accompanied by the crowd, slowly approached the oasis.   Upon seeing Lu Qing, seemingly suspended in mid-air, his cloudy eyes widened, and he fell to his knees, prostrating himself before Lu Qing.   ”Greetings, Immortal! I wonder what brings you here?”   As the old man prostrated himself, the crowd behind him also knelt.   ”Are you the leader here?” Lu Qing said calmly.   ”The old man is the patriarch of the Qiu family in Huangsha Village,” the old man replied.   ”I came here to find a strange bead, which might be green. Do you have any clues?” Lu Qing asked directly.   Upon hearing this, the old man’s body trembled violently.   The crowd behind him was also in a commotion.   The old man looked at Lu Qing, his heart full of bitterness.   He knew that the only thing that could attract such an immortal who could fly and escape the ground was the village’s sacred object.   However, under Lu Qing’s calm gaze, the old man did not dare not answer.   ”Sir, please be kind. Our village does indeed possess such a pearl, but it is a sacred object passed down through generations in Huangsha Village.   This oasis, nestled in the endless desert, is sustained by that sacred object.   I beg you to have mercy and not take it away.   Without its protection, Huangsha Village will be engulfed by the raging sandstorm within three days.   Every one of us will perish beneath the yellow sand,”   the old man said, kowtowed repeatedly to Lu Qing.   His tone was mournful, evocative.   The villagers behind him also kowtowed to Lu Qing.   Faced with a mysterious being like Lu Qing, possessing the power of flight, they dared not resist and could only pray for mercy.   Lu Qing looked at the villagers kneeling below.   Most of them lacked proper clothing, covering themselves with leaves or simple woven fabrics.   It was clear that while these people lived in this oasis, they were far from enjoying a peaceful and prosperous life.   It’s better to say that he’s just barely surviving.   However, his expression remained unchanged. He   simply said, “That bead is very important to me. I must take it away.”   Upon hearing this, despair flashed in the old man’s eyes.

But Lu Qing’s next words stunned him again.

“But I offer you a choice. If you wish, I can lead you all out of the desert and settle you in a beautiful place with clear water and mountains.”

All the villagers who heard this were equally stunned.

After a moment, the old man asked with some disbelief, “Sir, you say you can lead us out of this endless desert?”

“Do you think I need to deceive you?” Lu Qing said calmly. “Of course, the choice is yours. If you wish to perish in this endless desert along with this oasis, I have no objection.”

The old man paused.

Indeed, with someone like Lu Qing, there was no need to deceive them.

If he truly harbored ill intentions and simply took it by force, they would be unable to resist.

“Sir, this matter is of great importance. I need to discuss this with my tribesmen.”

Although deeply tempted, the old man remained respectful.

“I can give you a quarter of an hour.” Lu Qing nodded.

“Thank you, Sir.”

The old man kowtowed to Lu Qing.

Turning back, he was met with a blazing gaze.

“Chief, what are we still discussing? Promise the Immortal!”

“Yes, it’s rare for an Immortal to be willing to lead us out. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!”

“If we miss this opportunity, we might never leave here again!”

“Chief, no more hesitation!”

…

Okay, hearing the urging of his fellow tribesmen, the old man knew there was no need for further discussion.

Clearly, these people were even more anxious than he was.

But he also understood the reason.

Over the years, the village’s population had gradually grown, but the village was only this big.

While they could still support themselves now, they were already struggling.

If this continued, their lives would become increasingly difficult. And now

, trapped in the endless desert, they couldn’t even discern their direction, let alone find their way out.

So, Lu Qing’s willingness to lead them out was truly a lifeline.

Thinking of this, the old man no longer hesitated.

He turned and knelt before Lu Qing.

“Goddess, we have agreed to this. We beg you to take us all out!”

“Goddess, please take us all out!”

The other villagers kowtowed to Lu Qing again.

A smile appeared on Lu Qing’s face. “Take me over first to see if your sacred object is what I need.”

Soon, Lu Qing was brought to a short, yet sturdy, old tree with a vastly developed root system.

The tree’s roots formed a small temple, protecting something within.

It was a shimmering green orb.

“Sir, this is the sacred object passed down through generations in our Huangsha Village,” the old man said with some trepidation.

If he had previously worried that Lu Qing was coming to steal the village’s sacred object,

now he was filled with hope that this was what Lu Qing desired.

Only then would his clan have any hope of escaping this endless desert.

Lu Qing examined the green orb.

In fact, even before arriving, he had been certain it was the Wood Spirit Orb.

Unlike the other spirit orbs, which remained dormant, this one was clearly in a state of resurgence.

It was unclear whether the local environment had stimulated its resurgence, or if there was some other reason.

With a wave of his hand, the Wood Spirit Orb trembled slightly within the small temple, ready to fly.

But the next moment, a strange force pinned it in place, and the old tree’s roots suddenly gathered, tightly enveloping the Wood Spirit Pearl.

At the same time, a furious thought emanated from the old tree, as if denouncing something.

“This, this…”

This sudden change caused the elderly man standing nearby to stumble back in shock.

He pointed at the old tree, his mouth wide open in shock.

He seemed to have never imagined that the tree his clan had worshipped for centuries could actually move like a living being.

“Oh, has it developed spirituality?”

Lu Qing raised an eyebrow, somewhat surprised.

The old tree was so hidden that even he had been somewhat deceived.

Of course, this was also related to his focus on the Wood Spirit Pearl.

The rich Wood Element energy of the Wood Spirit Pearl obscured the tree’s remaining spirituality.

However, how could a tree newly born with spirituality possibly pose a threat to Lu Qing?

A wisp of transparent flame suddenly appeared in his hand.

He said indifferently, “Release the Spirit Pearl, or I will burn you to death.”

As the Nanming Fire came out, the branches and leaves of the old tree trembled instantly.

It instinctively felt that the flames in Lu Qing’s hands were extremely terrifying.

If it fell on it, with its limited skills, it would definitely not be able to resist, and it would probably be burned to ashes in an instant.

But the old tree was reluctant to give up the Wood Spirit Pearl.

Finally, the old tree sent a wave of very aggrieved waves towards Lu Qing.

“You said that without this Wood Spirit Pearl, you can’t withstand the heat of this endless desert, and will eventually wither?”

Lu Qing felt the waves from the old tree and understood something.

He pondered for a few breaths and said, “I must take this Wood Spirit Pearl. If you don’t want to slowly wither and die here, then come with me.

I’ll find you a blessed mountain where you can settle down and live in peace, and where you can cultivate further in the future.

This is a desert, after all, with a thin earthly energy.

Even with the Wood Spirit Pearl, your cultivation will ultimately be difficult to achieve.”

Upon hearing Lu Qing’s words, the old tree’s branches trembled slightly, as if contemplating something.

Lu Qing remained calm, waiting quietly, the Nanming Lihuo in his hand unextinguished.

He didn’t act immediately, simply because he considered the remarkable feat of this old tree growing in this endless desert and still possessing spirituality.

But if this creature proved tactless, he wouldn’t mind burning it for firewood.

Fortunately, while the old tree was a bit dull, it was no fool.

After a moment’s deliberation, it finally made a decision and emitted a wave of energy.

Lu Qing sensed this and raised an eyebrow. “You want to follow me and cultivate under my protection? That’s easy, I can promise you.”

Among all creatures in the universe, even wood, stone, grass, and insects, it’s extremely difficult for them to develop intelligence.

This old tree possesses intelligence. While its combat power is modest, it’s still very useful for regulating the earth’s energy, serving as the center of a formation, and strengthening it.

It’s just a tree, after all; it can be planted anywhere.

Lu Qing’s protection shouldn’t be a problem.

Upon hearing Lu Qing’s promise, the old tree rippled with joy.

Without Lu Qing’s urging, it untangled its roots and passed the Wood Spirit Pearl to Lu Qing.

Lu Qing didn’t hesitate, reaching out to grasp it and instantly felt an incomparably rich vitality emanating from the Wood Spirit Pearl.

The power of the Wood Element is the source of life.

The most remarkable thing about this Wood Spirit Pearl is the boundless vitality it holds within.

It is precisely because of this that this oasis has been able to survive for so long in this endless desert.

After sending the Wood Spirit Pearl out, a tremor erupted from the old tree’s location.

It slowly pulled out its massive roots, deeply embedded in the ground.

Simultaneously, it gradually shrank.

Eventually, it transformed into a small tree, over three feet tall, with countless tiny roots.

Then, with a light leap, it reached Lu Qing.

“You actually have such power?”

Lu Qing was a little surprised, then smiled. With a wave of his hand, a vortex appeared, sucking the old tree in.

The old tree was startled, and the next moment, it felt like it had landed in a strange space.

At this moment, Lu Qing’s voice echoed from overhead.

“Stay here for now. Once we’re out, I’ll find a good place to let you out.

For now, rely on the power of the Wood Spirit Pearl to sustain yourself.”

As he finished speaking, a green pearl landed in front of the old tree.

The tree felt a slight sense of relief.

Since Lu Qing had even placed the Wood Spirit Pearl inside, he must have been true.

It immediately extended several roots and landed on the Pearl, drawing on the Wood Element’s power to sustain itself.

After settling the old tree, Lu Qing looked at the stunned Huangsha Village chief.

“Old man, tell your tribe to pack up and prepare to follow me out of here.”

The old man, as if waking from a dream, quickly replied, “Yes, yes! Immortal, please wait a moment. We’ll get ready!”

With that, he hurried out, his heart filled with excitement.

Lu Qing’s miraculous skills had truly demonstrated his immense power.

He no longer had any doubts about whether Lu Qing could lead them out of this endless desert.

The power of hope is always strong.

The villagers of Huangsha Village didn’t keep Lu Qing waiting for long before they all gathered in the center of the village.

“Sir, we’ve packed everything,”

an old man said, carrying a small package.

“Yes,” Lu Qing nodded.

He looked around and saw that each villager didn’t carry much.

The most they had were some dry goods like dried fish.

Also, a small rattan basket.

Other items were very few.

Even pots and pans were almost nowhere to be found.

It was clear that each one was incredibly poor.

But this wasn’t surprising.

After all, this small oasis had a low production capacity, and supplies were extremely scarce.

So even with generations of accumulation, these villagers still didn’t have much to carry.

Lu Qing said nothing.

With a flick of his hand, he conjured a vortex, gathering all the villagers into the Lihuo Cauldron.

Then, his body transformed into a stream of light, soaring straight up into the azure sky, out of the endless desert.

(End of Chapter)