I Can See Through Everything - Chapter 559

Chapter 559: Top-grade elixir, Dragon Blood Vermillion Fruit, Xiao Li shows off his power

“Sure enough, at my current level, even with all my trump cards, I still can’t fully compete head-on with a Soul Realm cultivator.”

Lu Qing had roughly grasped his own strength.

Although he still had some trump cards he hadn’t used in the battle with the

Soul Realm wind beast, he estimated that even if he truly gave it his all, he wouldn’t be able to truly slay it.   He couldn’t truly defeat

a Soul Realm wind beast that had only recently emerged, with low intelligence and obvious weaknesses in all aspects except strength.   If he faced a cultivator who had cultivated for countless years, possessing immense wisdom and perfect control over their own strength,   or even one of the cunning and treacherous Soul Demon Cultivators among the demon clan,   he would likely suffer a crushing defeat, with even his chances of escaping unpredictable.   ”It seems the right path is to keep a low profile and continue to accumulate strength,”   Lu Qing concluded, finally coming to a realization.   He had benefited greatly from this battle.   Not only had he gained a rough understanding of his own strength level, but he had also honed his swordsmanship.   His mastery of the [Small Sky-Breaking Sword] grew increasingly effortless.   He even showed signs of truly comprehending the supreme inheritance of [Sky-Breaking Sword Qi] within his mind.   Indeed, actual combat is one of the best ways to sharpen one’s skills.   ”Ah Qing, where are we going next? Are we going back to reunite with the caravan?” Xiao Li asked.   ”Of course not,” Lu Qing shook his head.   He had no intention of returning to see Old Man Qiao and the others.   He had agreed to cover their retreat, with the intention of leaving immediately afterwards.   After all, his cultivation had been exposed, and there was no point in remaining with the caravan.   ”I’ll retreat for a day to digest the gains of this battle, and then we’ll leave,” Lu Qing said.   He departed in the opposite direction of the caravan, now crossing the Gale Plains and reaching the mountains on the other side.   Xiao Li and Wu Xing naturally agreed with Lu Qing’s decision.   So the next day, after Lu Qing finished his retreat and restored himself to peak condition, he set off again with Xiao Li and the others.   Before setting off, however, he harnessed the formless, invisible power of his Perfect Golden Elixir to transform into   a myriad of forms. He transformed himself into a simple-looking young man.   Even Xiao Li’s fur was altered with a transformation talisman,   changing from gray to black, orange, and white.   As for the Five Elements, there was no need for transformation.   The little creatures remained hidden in his pockets, rarely appearing in public, so there was no need to constantly change their appearance.   Lu Qing, carrying the two little creatures, used his agility to navigate the mountains.   After the previous experience of being attacked by a strange bird in mid-air, Lu Qing rarely flew during his travels.   After all, he was unfamiliar with the Tianyuan World, and if he wasn’t careful, flying over a powerful being could lead to trouble.   Leaving the Gale Plains, they entered a vast mountain range.   Lu Qing traveled non-stop for several hours.   Suddenly, Xiao Li emerged from his arms.   ”Ah Qing! I sense the aura of a treasure!”   ”Hmm?” Lu Qing was startled, halting his steps. “The aura of a treasure?”   ”Yes, I sense it, not far to the left, drawing me in!” Xiao Li said confidently.   ”Treasure?”   Lu Qing pondered.   He remembered Xiao Li’s uncanny ability to sense things, which seemed to have an unusual reaction to treasure.   Even Yan had said that the Night Spirit Raccoon possessed an exceptional talent for treasure hunting.   Given Xiao Li’s current abilities, anything he could call a treasure must be truly extraordinary.   So, after a moment’s hesitation, he made a decision.   ”Since there’s a treasure, let’s go take a look.”   This deep mountain, sparsely populated area, offered a chance to find some valuable treasure.   Immediately, Lu Qing followed Xiao Li’s instructions, flying to the left.   Soon, they arrived at a valley.   ”Ah Qing, the treasure is up there,”   Xiao Li extended his claws, pointing upward.   Lu Qing looked up and saw a short, stocky, and unusual plant, its roots tangled in a crevice on the cliff face of the valley above.   More importantly, a deep red fruit, half the size of a fist, grew at the top of the plant.   The sight of the red fruit sent a sudden jolt through Lu Qing’s heart.   Although spiritual objects were inherently hidden, the red fruit didn’t emanate any powerful spiritual energy.   But his intuition told him that it was truly extraordinary.   He immediately activated his supernatural power.   Soon, a rich purple aura of supernatural power emerged from the red fruit, and several messages floated out.   [Dragon Blood Vermilion Fruit: A top-grade spiritual medicine, this powerful spiritual fruit imbued with dragon blood is about to mature.]   [This Vermilion Fruit tree, once watered by dragon blood, mutated and transformed into a Dragon Blood Vermilion Fruit Tree.]   [A single Dragon Blood Vermilion Fruit takes five hundred years to produce, imbued with the essence of dragon blood.]

[Human cultivators who consume this fruit can increase their lifespan and cultivation, while spirit beasts who consume it have a chance of transforming their bloodlines into purer ones.]

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“Dragon Blood Vermilion Fruit, a top-grade spiritual medicine?”

When Lu Qing finished reading the messages, a look of surprise crossed his face.

Xiao Li’s perception was correct; this red fruit was indeed a rare treasure.

Top-grade spiritual medicines were rare, even in the Tianyuan World.

As for top-grade spiritual medicines, they were even rarer.

Even a powerful being at the Yuanshen Realm would desperately seek them out upon encountering one.

More importantly, this Dragon Blood Vermilion Fruit had a chance of transforming a spirit beast’s bloodline. This

might prove of great use to Xiao Li and his companions.

“Ah Qing, should we pick this fruit now?”

Xiao Li gazed at the blood-red fruit with envy.

His innate unique sensing ability told him that the immense medicinal power contained in this fruit would be of considerable benefit to him.

The same was true for the Five Elements.

His tail twitched constantly, his vertical pupils practically glowing.

“Not yet. The fruit is not fully ripe yet. Let’s wait a few more days.”

Seeing the word “about to ripen” displayed on the note, Lu Qing was no longer in a hurry to go on his way.

He used his flying sword to cut out a stone cave on the cliff on the other side.

Then he set up a formation to conceal the breath, and lived in it temporarily with Xiao Li and the others.

While practicing, he waited for the Dragon Blood Vermilion Fruit to ripen.

After three days, at noon that day, Lu Qing, who was practicing with his eyes closed, suddenly felt a very strong spiritual fluctuation coming from outside.

“Ah Qing, is the fruit ripe?”

Xiao Li and Wu Xing were also awakened by the spiritual fluctuation.

“It should be.”

Lu Qing removed the formation and approached the cave entrance.

He saw that the previously tranquil Dragon Blood Vermilion Fruit, perched on the cliff face directly ahead, was undergoing a remarkable transformation.

A powerful suction force was forming within the fruit, continuously drawing in the surrounding spiritual energy.

Spiritual energy from dozens of miles around was rapidly converging, forming a breathtaking vortex directly around the Dragon Blood Vermilion Fruit.

At the same time, a faint medicinal fragrance began to drift out of the valley.

This movement immediately attracted the attention of spirit beasts and demonic beasts within a hundred miles.

The nearby spirit beasts, especially those that had caught the scent, rushed frantically towards the valley.

“What a wonderful elixir!”

Lu Qing also caught the scent, feeling a surge of energy, and the flow of his mana seemed to accelerate even slightly.

He couldn’t help but exclaim in admiration.

Considering his current level of cultivation, his mana was truly pure.

Even those at the pinnacle of the Golden Core realm, achieving Golden Core Perfection, would likely not possess the purest mana of his.

Yet, the mere aroma of this Dragon Blood Vermilion Fruit could actually trigger his own mana,

a testament to its extraordinary power.

“Ah Qing, so many are coming over here to grab the fruit!”

At this moment, Xiao Li also sensed the spirit beasts and demonic beasts outside the valley, rushing towards them.

Many of them possessed powerful auras, reaching the Golden Core realm.

“No problem! As long as they’re not at the Yuanshen realm, no one can take the fruit,” Lu Qing confidently declared.

However, he had made preparations in advance.

With a flick of his fingers, he cast jade talismans into the valley.

Soon, he heard roars of beasts, and saw dozens of spirit beasts and demonic beasts of varying shapes and sizes charging into the valley.

Seven or eight of them were at the Golden Core realm alone.

Upon entering the valley, the spirit beasts and demonic beasts noticed a strange sight atop the cliffs.

When they saw the blood-red fruit, their eyes lit up with greed.

Without a second thought, they lunged forward.

In the process, a fierce struggle ensued.

Weaker spirit beasts were torn to shreds.

A wave of blood suddenly filled the valley.

Among all the spirit beasts and demonic beasts, a bird resembling a golden eagle was the fastest.

In the blink of an eye, it reached the Vermilion Dragon Blood Fruit, its eyes lit with pride, ready to devour it whole.

The other spirit beasts and demonic beasts lagging behind, though incredibly anxious, were helpless.

To see the golden eagle, they had to devour the Vermilion Dragon Blood Fruit.

Just then, a gray figure suddenly appeared before the golden eagle.

With a swipe of its claws, the golden eagle’s head was shattered before it could react.

Without even a scream, it plummeted from the sky.

This sudden change startled the other spirit beasts and demonic beasts,

especially those in the Golden Core Realm, who were so startled they froze in mid-air, daring not to move forward.

The foreground watched in horror as the golden eagle, its head shattered, plummeted from the sky.

Bang!

As its body hit the valley floor, it struggled a few times, its life force gradually fading.

The spirit beasts and demonic beasts knew it was dead.

Their gazes instantly fixed on the figure that had slain the golden eagle.

It was a petite spirit beast, its fur a cricket-like blend of black, orange, and white.

Despite its diminutive size, none of the spirit beasts dared to underestimate it.

Instead, their eyes were filled with fear as they stared intently.

Their fear wasn’t just due to this tiny creature, which had just easily slain the fastest of them all, the golden eagle.

It was also due to the terrifying aura it now exuded.

“How dare you steal my things?”

Xiao Li exuded a terrifying aura, his eyes filled with murderous intent.

Ah Qing had said that the spiritual fruit was currently ripening, and if interrupted, its medicinal properties would be greatly reduced.

And just now, the fruit had nearly been swallowed by that foolish bird. How could it not be furious?

Sensing the murderous aura emanating from Xiao Li, the remaining spirit beasts and demonic beasts trembled in unison.

But as they smelled the increasingly intense aroma of the red fruit behind Xiao Li,

the fear in their eyes gradually faded, replaced by greed, and they displayed intense hostility towards Xiao Li.

“Hmm? Something seems amiss.”

Lu Qing frowned slightly at the spirit beasts’ behavior.

He knew full well that among spirit beasts and demonic beasts, the strong always reigned supreme.

Few would dare to challenge a spirit beast far more powerful than themselves.

Yet, after witnessing Xiao Li so easily slay a golden eagle no less powerful than themselves, these spirit beasts and demonic beasts refused to retreat. Instead, their faces gleamed with greed, and they were eager to attack Xiao Li.

This unusual behavior immediately made Lu Qing feel that something was amiss.

“Is it because of the aroma of the Dragon Blood Vermillion Fruit?” Lu Qing pondered.

However, he still didn’t make a move, simply telling the Five Elements to help later.

He wanted to use this opportunity to sharpen the two little creatures.

Since leaving their home world, Xiao Li and Wu Xing had made significant progress in their cultivation,

but they hadn’t experienced any serious battles. After all

, the enemies he had encountered were incredibly powerful, far beyond Xiao Li’s ability to handle. Since this

was a rare opportunity, he simply stood by and watched,

allowing the two little creatures to gain some practice.

“Still want to attack me?”

Xiao Li saw the hostility in the faces of the creatures, and became even more infuriated.

Just then, an incredibly powerful wave of energy emanated from behind him.

The Dragon Blood Vermilion Fruit suddenly absorbed all the surrounding spiritual energy.

Then, a light like a blood diamond flashed from the fruit.

An extremely rich medicinal fragrance emanated, instantly filling the entire valley.

“Xiao Li, be careful! The spiritual fruit is fully ripe! Those creatures are about to riot!”

Lu Qing’s voice echoed in Xiao Li’s mind.

At the same time, the spirit beasts and demonic beasts in the valley, upon smelling the rich medicinal aroma, completely lost their minds.

Their fear of Xiao Li also completely disappeared.

They roared and rushed towards Xiao Li, wanting to tear the guy who was in the way into pieces.

“Just in time!”

Xiao Li’s eyes focused, and his body suddenly disappeared.

Just as the spirit beasts and demon beasts were stunned for a moment, a scream rang out.

It was one of the demon beasts, who had been cut into several pieces at some point.

And with this scream, the massacre started by Xiao Li officially began.

(End of this chapter)