I Can See Through Everything - Chapter 712

Chapter 712: Refining Spiritual Fire, Reborn (Thanks to readers such as Only Seeking Peach Blossom Spring for their rewards)

Watching the bloody mist erupt from the Eagle Demon, Lu Qing’s expression remained unchanged.

He wouldn’t even frown at the countless deaths of these demonic cultivators who so recklessly trampled on innocent lives.

After confirming the Eagle Demon’s complete death, Lu Qing returned to Jiuli Village with Xiaoyan.

“Xiaoyan, can I see the technique you’re practicing now?”

Lu Qing suddenly asked after returning home.

“What’s wrong, brother? Xiaoyan’s technique is the one you taught her. Have you forgotten?”

Xiaoyan shuddered, feeling a little guilty.

“The First Saint Lord said that the technique you’ve been practicing these years has taken a different approach. I wanted to see what’s going on.”

Lu Qing had long noticed a difference in Xiaoyan’s aura.

Although she had appeared cheerful these past few days, the icy aura emanating from her was something he couldn’t hide from him.

Furthermore, the First Saint Lord and Han Lingshuang had both privately warned him, so Lu Qing naturally wouldn’t ignore it.

It was just that he’d been so happy to see Xiaoyan these past few days, so he hadn’t asked about it until now.

Hearing the seriousness in her brother’s tone, Xiaoyan fell silent.

She had always avoided discussing this with him, and his absence had made her feel relieved.

Now, it seemed, she couldn’t avoid it.

“Brother, promise me, Xiaoyan, that you won’t get angry when I tell you,”

Xiaoyan said pitifully.

“Don’t worry, I just want to see if I can solve the problem with your cultivation technique. How could I get angry?”

Lu Qing rubbed his sister’s head.

Xiaoyan finally felt at ease at her brother’s gentle tone, and slowly began to explain the cultivation technique she was currently practicing. As

Lu Qing listened, his brows furrowed.

With his current level of cultivation, he naturally recognized the problem.

Xiaoyan’s original cultivation technique had indeed been taught by him,

but now, her path had clearly deviated.

What had once been a gradual and progressive cultivation technique had become extremely extreme and unconventional.

While such cultivation can certainly lead to rapid advancement, it also carries significant risks.

First, Xiaoyan’s temperament is affected by the technique,

becoming unconsciously apathetic and, over time, even extinguishing her emotions.

This is why the First Saint Lord and Han Lingshuang feel that Xiaoyan’s temperament has become increasingly cold over the years.

Secondly, while Xiaoyan’s cultivation along this path is rapidly improving, and the resulting mana is immensely powerful, surpassing many cultivators of the same realm,

this unconventional approach to cultivation carries significant risks.

The excessive concentration of cold mana places a significant strain on her physical meridians.

Over time, this practice will steadily deplete her potential.

While the impact may not be significant in the early stages, it will become increasingly pronounced in the late Jindan realm, or even as she strives to reach the Yuanshen realm.

At that point, achieving Yuanshen will become extremely difficult for Xiaoyan. She

might even face the possibility of her physical body collapsing due to the extreme and overwhelming power of the mana within her.

“Brother?”

Xiaoyan saw Lu Qing’s furrowed brow, her heart pounding again.

She knew there were issues with her cultivation, but she was afraid her brother would blame her.

Lu Qing came to his senses, saw the uneasiness on Xiaoyan’s face, and suddenly smiled, reaching out to stroke her hair again.

“Don’t worry, brother, I’m not blaming you. I know you’ve taken such an extreme path because you want to improve your cultivation quickly and reach the stars to find us, right?”

“Yes,” Xiaoyan nodded gently.

She wouldn’t admit it to others, but in front of her brother, she made no secret of her feelings.

Xiaoli lay on Lu Qing’s shoulder, silent, only blinking.

It only then realized that Xiaoyan had such plans.

“Brother, is Xiaoyan’s situation really that bad right now?”

Xiaoyan knew that Lu Qing had always placed great emphasis on her cultivation foundation.

Back then, to strengthen her foundation, he had her directly cultivate Qi, and didn’t allow her to practice combat techniques until she had broken through to the Foundation Establishment stage.

Now, in her rush for quick results, she was sacrificing her foundational potential to improve her cultivation, which would surely disappoint her brother.

“It’s not that bad. Don’t forget, I’m a powerful Yuan Shen now. Solving your little problem is easy,” Lu Qing said with a smile.

Lu Qing wasn’t simply trying to comfort Xiaoyan; he did have a solution for her cultivation, and more than one.

After all, his mind was filled with countless techniques.

Not to mention his supernatural powers. Xiaoyan’s problem, while vexing for other cultivators, wasn’t too difficult for him.

Lu Qing pondered for a moment, then pulled out a rune-covered jade box from his Qiankun Yiqi bag.

Xiao Li, upon seeing the box, was struck by a thought: “Ah Qing, isn’t this…”

“Yes, that’s it.”

Lu Qing opened the box, and the room suddenly became chilled.

Even with Xiaoyan’s icy and jade-like cultivation talent, and the extreme icy techniques she practiced, she felt a chill seeping into her bones.

But at the same time, the moment the jade box was opened, a sudden surge of longing surged within her heart, as if the contents held a profound allure.

Xiaoyan peered into the jade box and saw a faint blue flame hovering within.

Both the surrounding chill and her inner longing stemmed from this flame.

“Brother, what is this?”

Xiaoyan hadn’t expected a flame to stir her heart. This faint blue flame was also

quite unique. Though clearly a flame, it exuded an extreme chill, appearing quite mysterious.

“This flame is called Mysterious Ice Cold Flame. It’s a rare, top-grade spiritual fire. Don’t be fooled by its small size; Xiaoli and I snatched it from the hands of three powerful Yuanshen masters,”

Lu Qing explained.

Indeed, what he had produced was the same top-grade spiritual fire he had obtained in the Ice Soul Valley: Mysterious Ice Cold Flame.

“Top-grade spiritual fire?”

Xiaoyan’s eyes widened.

She instantly realized the preciousness of this faint blue flame.

Something that could attract three powerful souls to fight for it must be an extremely precious treasure.

“Yes, this is what Ah Qing and I did when we took advantage of the battle between three powerful Yuanshen masters to break the seal and snatch it. I even collected this spiritual fire myself. What do you think, Xiaoyan, am I amazing?”

Xiao Li raised his head and said proudly.

“Yeah! Amazing!” Xiaoyan nodded repeatedly.

She wasn’t just being perfunctory; she truly thought it was amazing.

You have to remember, those were three Yuanshen realm masters.

Xiaoyan didn’t know how powerful a true Yuanshen master truly was.

But the monster formed by the fusion of those three demons was powerful enough to make them despair.

And according to her brother, that monster only barely touched the edge of the Yuanshen realm, far from being a true Yuanshen master.

Even such a powerful monster was far inferior to the true Yuanshen realm.

Yet Xiao Li was able to collect such a precious treasure right under the noses of three powerful Yuanshen masters. This was more than just amazing.

“This Mysterious Ice Cold Flame is a spiritual fire of the icy element. It contains a trace of the power of the Ice Law, possessing the ability to freeze everything, even the soul.

If it can be refined, it can even transform one’s bones and marrow, transforming one’s very being.

Xiaoyan, after you refine it into your life-defining spiritual fire, you’ll naturally be able to replenish your lost foundation.

It will also help you refine your mana, completely resolving the hidden danger of advancing too quickly.”

Lu Qing handed the jade box to Xiaoyan.

“Are you really going to let me refine this precious spiritual fire? Brother, you and Xiaoli worked so hard to obtain it,” Xiaoyan asked, somewhat dazed.

“What are you talking about, little girl? This spiritual fire was originally meant for you. Xiao Li and I don’t need it.”

Lu Qing gently tapped Xiao Yan’s head. “And who told you we worked so hard to get it? The reason we secretly seized this spiritual fire was because I wanted to hide my identity. Otherwise, those three powerful Yuan Shen masters would be no match for you.”

Hearing this, Xiao Yan rubbed her head and her eyes widened. “Brother, you mean to say that even if three Yuan Shen realm masters joined forces, they wouldn’t be a match for you now.”

“The average Yuan Shen realm master is indeed no match for me,” Lu Qing didn’t deny.

Xiao Li even said, “What’s the Yuan Shen realm? Ah Qing killed many Yuan Shen realm masters when he was in the Jin Dan realm.”

Xiao Yan’s mouth dropped open.

She realized that her brother had definitely concealed a lot when he described this journey through the starry sky.

His and Xiao Li’s experiences were far more thrilling than he had told them!

“Alright, enough of this. I’ll protect you. First, refine this wisp of mystical cold flame and strengthen your foundation. Otherwise, you won’t be able to catch up with Xiao Li. Although its realm is similar to yours, the monster that attacked the Holy Mountain that day was no match for it.”

Although Xiao Yan, like Xiao Li, is now at the sixth stage of the Golden Core Realm, there’s still a significant gap in their true strength.

Firstly, Xiao Li has reached the peak of the sixth stage, significantly higher than Xiao Yan.

Secondly, Xiao Yan’s cultivation level is achieved through an unconventional and extreme path of cultivation.

While it may appear powerful, her foundation is not solid enough, lacking a certain depth.

Furthermore, Xiao Li followed Lu Qing into the Tianyuan World, where both the training environment and the opportunities he encountered far surpassed Xiao Yan’s.

Therefore, his current strength is naturally far greater than Xiao Yan’s.

Xiao Yan’s expression darkened as she recalled the terrifying monster that day.

She nodded gently, “Yes, then I’ll refine this spiritual fire now.”

Xiaoyan wasn’t jealous of Xiaoli, but she didn’t want to fall too far behind Xiaoli and the others in strength.

Otherwise, if her brother went out again to explore the starry sky, he might leave her behind again, which she couldn’t bear.

Xiaoyan immediately sat cross-legged in the room, preparing to refine the Mysterious Ice Cold Flame.

Lu Qing activated the formation in the room to prevent anyone from interrupting.

Xiaoyan opened the jade box and, following the throbbing in her heart, used her mind to touch the faint blue flame.

Following Xiaoyan’s mind’s lead, the Mysterious Ice Cold Flame instantly penetrated Xiaoyan’s Dantian Qi Sea.

Immediately, Xiaoyan felt a chill emanating from her Dantian, nearly freezing her soul.

With a single breath, layers of frost began to form on her body.

Even she, gifted with icy skin and jade-like bones, could barely bear it. Xiaoyan didn’t dare to be careless   .

She quickly focused her mind and began to refine the spiritual fire with all her might.

Lu Qing watched the frost gradually thicken on Xiaoyan’s body, but his expression remained unchanged and he didn’t immediately offer any assistance. Subduing and refining spiritual fire was something that was best done personally.   If Xiaoyan could successfully survive this stage, she would reap immense benefits.   Not only would her talent undergo a transformation, but she would be reborn, her aptitude becoming even stronger.   By then, combined with his subsequent plans, it would only be a matter of time before her foundation   and aptitude caught up with Xiaoli and the others. He also believed that Xiaoyan could refine the Mysterious Ice Cold Flame on her own.   After all, the girl had become much stronger than before, possessing a powerful resilience.   Just as Lu Qing had predicted, as time passed and night fell, Xiaoyan’s aura became more restrained.   The frost on her body gradually faded, eventually disappearing completely.   A smile appeared on Lu Qing’s face.   He knew that the most difficult stage was over. At this rate, it wouldn’t be long before Xiaoyan could completely subdue the Mysterious Ice Cold Flame and refine it into her own life-defining spiritual fire.   Time continued to slip by quietly.

Finally, when the sky was just getting light and the chickens raised by the villagers started crowing,

Xiaoyan’s body suddenly shook, and her aura suddenly increased. A strong icy aura emanated from her, and a layer of ice suddenly formed on the ground, and it spread rapidly, threatening to completely freeze the entire house.

Lu Qing flicked it lightly, and the momentum of the ice’s spread stopped immediately.

It only stayed within the space of three feet around Xiaoyan, and could no longer move outward.

Lu Qing’s obstruction was so gentle that it didn’t even affect Xiaoyan’s practice.

After another half an hour, Xiaoyan’s aura shook again, and she slowly opened her eyes.

Her eyes first showed an icy blue color, then slowly faded away, and finally turned into surprise.

“How is it, did you successfully refine it?” Lu Qing asked.

“Yes!” Xiaoyan nodded heavily, her eyes filled with surprise. “Brother, this Mysterious Ice Cold Flame is amazing. After I refined it, it took root in my Dantian and is now continuously improving my physical condition.

I can feel that after this transformation is over, not only will my foundation be greatly improved, but my strength will also be greatly enhanced!”

“After all, it is a top-grade spiritual fire. It is something that even powerful souls covet. It does have some effect.”

Lu Qing smiled, not surprised by these changes.

“After your transformation is over, brother has a surprise for you.” (End of this chapter)