I Can See Through Everything - Chapter 512

Chapter 512: Sword Power, the Deadline Has Come

“Brother, the next sword strike will be my strongest yet, so be careful.”

High in the sky, Xiaoyan stood in the air, a half-foot-long sword light flickering in her hand.

The sharpness of the sword frightened Xiaoli and Wuxing, who were watching the battle not far away.

“It’s okay, just go ahead,”

Lu Qing said nonchalantly, standing with his hands behind his back.

The magnetic field around him was surging with undercurrents, layer upon layer.

The next moment, Xiaoyan swung the sword in her hand.

A dazzling sword light, with the momentum to cut through everything, slashed towards Lu Qing.

Wherever it passed, even the space was shaken.

The powerful sword light slashed into Lu Qing’s force field, breaking through the multiple force field defenses with a devastating momentum.

It continued to slash until it was three feet in front of Lu Qing, then stopped.

“Amazing!”

Lu Qing reached out and grasped the sword light, surprise in his eyes.

“Xiaoyan, if that sword strike were from an ordinary Jindan realm, even a third-turn cultivator wouldn’t be able to withstand it.”

Lu Qing was genuinely surprised.

Although the force field he had created was only in its most basic form, with many variations yet to be unleashed,

Xiaoyan’s ability to strike him three feet with a single strike was truly beyond his expectations.

It could be said that with the sheer power of that sword strike alone, aside from him, his master, Xiaoli, and Wuxing,

there would likely be no other Jindan realm expert capable of withstanding

it. Even the three Saint Lords atop the Holy Mountain would have to avoid its brunt.

A single carelessness could lead to their demise!

And Xiaoyan, who had wielded that sword strike, was only at the beginning of the Jindan realm, having consolidated her cultivation and not yet officially entered the first Jindan realm.

“Is this the effect of the magical power you gained after surviving the tribulation?” Lu Qing asked.

Not long ago, Xiaoyan, after successfully surviving the tribulation, had also gained a minor magical power bestowed by the tribulation cloud vortex.

Just now, Lu Qing sensed a surge of magical power flowing through the girl.

“Yes, brother, the magical power I’ve acquired is called [Sharpness], a minor sword skill.

When used, it significantly enhances the sharpness of my sword energy, making it unparalleled,” Xiaoyan replied.

“It’s a very good magical power, and it suits you very well.” Lu Qing nodded. “From now on, you must study and comprehend this magical power. If you can achieve full mastery, your swordsmanship will be unmatched. Aside from Master, there will be no one else who can match you.”

“I will, brother!” Xiaoyan replied earnestly.

“Alright, our sparring session is over. Let’s go back. You just consolidated your cultivation and came out of seclusion today, so I made you something delicious,” Lu Qing said with a smile.

“Delicious! Brother, what delicious food did you make?”

Xiaoyan’s eyes lit up.

“You’ll see when we get back.”

Lu Qing was amused by the girl’s shining eyes.

This girl is already a powerful Jindan realm cultivator, yet she’s still so greedy.

The brother and sister, along with their two spirit beasts, began to fly towards the village.

However, upon arriving, they saw a man pacing anxiously in front of his yard.

“Uncle Zhang, is something wrong?”

Lu Qing asked, landing in front of the yard.

It turned out that the person in front of the yard was none other than the eldest son of Grandpa Zhang next door.

“Ah Qing, you’re back! My dad just fainted. The old doctor came to see him and said he’s dying!”

“How could that be? Hasn’t Grandpa Zhang always been in good health?”

Lu Qing’s expression changed drastically upon hearing this. In a flash, he was already heading towards the Zhang residence.

“What’s wrong with Grandpa Zhang?”

Xiaoyan, also in a state of panic, hurriedly followed her brother.

Arriving at the Zhang residence, Lu Qing saw his master standing by the bed.

Grandpa Zhang, with his head full of white hair, lay in bed with his eyes closed. His face appeared normal, his breathing calm, and he seemed to be fine.

But Lu Qing could tell at a glance that something was wrong.

He could sense that the vital energy within Grandpa Zhang was now almost imperceptible, like a candle in the wind, poised to extinguish completely at any moment.

“You’re back?” the old doctor asked.

“Master, why has Grandpa Zhang suddenly become like this?” Lu Qing immediately asked.

“Grandpa Zhang is nearing the end of his lifespan, his life is almost over,” the old doctor sighed.

“How could it be!”

Lu Qing immediately activated his supernatural powers and looked at Grandpa Zhang lying on the bed.

After a few breaths, he shuddered.

The message his supernatural powers had detected also indicated that Grandpa Zhang was nearing the end of his lifespan, his lifespan fading.

Moreover, in this case, ordinary medicine and remedies are ineffective. This

is a manifestation of the laws of heaven and earth, a condition beyond the reach of ordinary medicine and remedies.

Generally speaking, in this world, the maximum lifespan of those in the acquired realm is no more than 120 years.

Even a martial arts master who has tempered his body to the perfect acquired realm cannot break through this lifespan limit.

Only by entering the Xiantian realm and undergoing a transformation in one’s lifespan can one achieve a lifespan of two hundred years.

Uncle Zhang is already over ninety years old this year, so logically, he hasn’t reached his lifespan limit.

However, in his youth, he toiled day and night to support his family, which had already depleted his vital energy.

He was already considered strong, having no illness from overwork.

Over the years, despite Lu Qing’s constant care and the nourishment of Jiuli Village’s spiritual energy, his health remained strong.

However, the life span lost from overwork in his youth was ultimately difficult to fully replace.

Furthermore, lacking spiritual cultivation, his body was limited in the amount of Qi and blood it could hold.

So, while his body still appeared healthy, it was nearing its end.

“Ah Qing, is my father truly dying? Even you can’t save him?”

Overhearing the conversation between master and disciple, Grandpa Zhang’s eldest son anxiously asked.

“Yes, Grandpa Zhang’s lifespan has come to an end. Even I can’t save him,” Lu Qing nodded.

Upon hearing this, Grandpa Zhang’s sons and daughters-in-law all expressed despair.

In their minds, Lu Qing was an immortal, and if even he said he couldn’t save him, it meant their father had truly reached his final stage.

Seeing the expressions of Grandpa Zhang’s family, Lu Qing remained silent.

In fact, there was still a way to save Grandpa Zhang.

If they could find a longevity elixir and have it consumed, there might still be hope.

But a longevity elixir capable of breaking the constraints of heaven and earth is incredibly precious.

It’s a supreme elixir that even a Golden Core True Immortal or even a powerful Primordial Spirit would vie for.

Since this world’s revival, nothing like it has ever appeared.

So this method simply wouldn’t work.

The old doctor then said, “Grandpa Zhang is in a deep sleep now, but if he continues like this, he’ll die in a day at most.

If you have anything else to say to him, I can use the golden needle method to wake him up.

However, after waking up, he’ll only be awake for half an hour.

It’s up to you to decide whether to use this method or not.”

Upon hearing this, Grandpa Zhang’s sons and daughters-in-law all looked at each other.

But for a moment, no one could make a decision.

Finally, Grandpa Zhang’s eldest son looked at Lu Qing: “Ah Qing, what do you think we should do?”

“Uncle Zhang, you’re the eldest son. It’s up to you to decide on this matter. But no matter what you choose, I believe Grandpa Zhang won’t blame you,” Lu Qing said slowly.

Seeing Lu Qing say this, Grandpa Zhang’s eldest son struggled for a moment before finally making up his mind.

“Dad collapsed suddenly, and there’s still a lot he hasn’t explained. So, please, old doctor, wake him up and see if he has any last words.”

“Okay.”

Without hesitation, the old doctor immediately began to prick Grandpa Zhang with golden needles.

Soon, under the stimulation of the needles, Grandpa Zhang’s face gradually turned rosy, and he slowly opened his eyes.

“Dad, you’re awake?”

Grandpa Zhang’s sons and daughters-in-law hurried forward.

“What’s wrong with me? Why are you all here? Ah Qing, you’re here too?” Grandpa

Zhang was bewildered at the sight of so many people in the room.

“Dad, it’s like this. You just collapsed…”

The eldest son stepped forward and quickly recounted the entire story, especially relaying what the old doctor and Lu Qing had said.

“So that’s how it is. I’m about to see your mother.”

Grandpa Zhang finally understood.

But he wasn’t alarmed. Instead, he showed relief, accepting the situation calmly.

“I’m such an unfilial son! The old doctor said you could pass away peacefully in your sleep, but I was afraid you might have some instructions before you could say them, so I asked the old doctor to wake you up,” the eldest son said tearfully.

“It’s okay, you did a great job. I do have some things I need to tell you.” Uncle Zhang shook his head. “Take out that wooden box from under the bed.”

The eldest son quickly pulled a wooden box out from under the bed.

Lu Qing and the others left the room, leaving the Zhang family alone.

Uncle Zhang gestured to his son to open the wooden box. Inside were some land deeds, silver, and copper coins.

Uncle Zhang reached out and took out the deeds.

“For years, I’ve been asking you two brothers to separate, but you’ve always refused. Now I’m about to meet your mother. After I’m gone, you should divide the family property.”

“These land deeds are our family land deeds. You two brothers will each take half, divide it equally.”

“As for this money, it’s also what I’ve slowly saved over the years. You can divide it up as well…”

After explaining the family affairs bit by bit,

Uncle Zhang continued, “That’s all I have to tell you. You must remember that after I’m gone, you two brothers must unite and live in harmony, support each other, and avoid quarreling.”

“Dad, I remember,”

the two sons said, suppressing their grief.

“If there’s anything you can’t solve, you can ask Ah Qing for help, but don’t bother him on weekdays. Ah Qing is an immortal, doing immortal things. Don’t bother him with trivial matters,” Uncle Zhang warned.

“I know.”

“All right, go get Ah-Qing and Xiao-Yan in now. I have something to tell them.”

Lu Qing stood in the courtyard, lost in thought, gazing at the drifting clouds.

Grandpa Zhang’s eldest son emerged from the house: “Ah-Qing, Dad said he had something to tell you and Xiao-Yan.”

Lu Qing, coming to his senses, nodded slightly: “Yes.”

Inside, Grandpa Zhang saw Lu Qing and Xiao-Yan enter, a smile breaking across his face, his complexion growing even brighter.

“You two should leave first. Let me talk to Ah-Qing and Xiao-Yan alone.”

After everyone had left, Xiao-Yan was the first to break down, sobbing. “Grandpa Zhang…”

Lu Qing, too, gazed at the old man before him, feeling rather sad.

Grandpa Zhang’s complexion was rosy, and he looked remarkably healthy, not at all like someone nearing death.

But he knew it was merely a last gasp of life.

The life force that could have lasted a day was concentrated in this half-hour, creating a false illusion.

“Don’t cry, little girl.” Grandpa Zhang reached out and stroked Xiaoyan’s head. “You’re an immortal now, capable of flying and escaping the earth. Why are you still crying?”

“But Grandpa Zhang…”

Xiaoyan wanted to say something, but nothing came out.

She was now a Jindan-level cultivator, so she could naturally sense what was happening inside Grandpa Zhang.

“Don’t be sad. I’m over ninety years old, and I’ve lived to die without illness or disaster. That’s much better than most people. It’s a good thing, and you should be happy for me.

The old friends I grew up with didn’t live as long as I did. It’s time for me to meet them.”

Grandpa Zhang smiled and comforted Xiaoyan.

When Xiaoyan’s mood improved, Grandpa Zhang looked back at Lu Qing.

“Speaking of which, we have to thank you, Ah Qing. If it weren’t for the formation you set up in the village, we old folks wouldn’t have such an easy time in our later years.”

“That’s what Ah Qing should do,” Lu Qing said softly.

Over the years, the village had seen the occasional passing of elderly people. Those of Grandpa Zhang’s generation were practically all gone.

Fortunately, nourished by the village’s spiritual energy, these elders ultimately passed away peacefully and without illness.

This could be considered Lu Qing’s contribution to the village.

“You and Xiaoyan were both good children. It’s a shame we couldn’t protect your parents back then, letting them face what happened. Thinking about it now, I, an old man, still feel guilty,” Grandpa Zhang sighed.

“Grandpa Zhang, why would you say that? It was the Black Wolf Gang’s fault back then, and I avenged my parents.”

“But ultimately, we, the elders, weren’t able to dissuade your parents in time.

But that’s all well and good. I’ll be meeting them soon.

When I see them, I can tell them just how powerful you and Xiaoyan are, how you’ve become immortals…”

Grandpa Zhang held Lu Qing’s hand and rambled on. His

breath gradually faded, and finally, his hand loosened. A smile crossed his face as he quietly closed his eyes.

“Grandpa Zhang!” Xiaoyan cried out in grief, unable to hold back her tears any longer.

When the people outside heard this, they rushed in, and then a chorus of sobs rang out.

Lu Qing slowly walked out of the house and into the yard, gazing at the distant mountains with a lost gaze.

What he thought of was the care the old man had given his brother and sister when he first came into this world.

Those scenes, though more than twenty years had passed,

were still vivid in his mind, as if they had happened yesterday.

(End of this chapter)