I Can See Through Everything

Lu Qing faced a dilemma regarding his cultivation.

Aside from the spirit stones, he possessed two extraordinary treasures that could significantly enhance his cultivation progress: the Five Elements Lotus he had obtained from the Five Elements Hidden Realm and the Lotus of Tranquility acquired from the gray-robed man.

Both lotuses were supreme spiritual medicines, containing exceptionally potent medicinal power, making them rare treasures of inestimable value. Even for a Nascent Soul Cultivator, they were highly beneficial.

However, their true value lay in their potential for alchemy. Refining these lotuses into pills was the optimal way to fully unleash their medicinal potency. Directly consuming them to enhance cultivation would waste much of their power—a tragic misuse of such rare treasures.

Thus, unless it became absolutely necessary, Lu Qing had no intention of using these two supreme spiritual medicines anytime soon.

"It's better to wait until these matters are resolved and then explore the world to find suitable cultivation resources," Lu Qing decided in his heart.

After drinking the floral tea, the Tower Master of Tianji Tower rose to take his leave. Although Lu Qing and his companions tried to persuade him to stay, the Tower Master had urgent matters to address and needed to relay the news he had obtained from Lu Qing to the other major secret realms. Therefore, he politely declined their offer.

"Lu Xiaolangjun, when I came here, the Holy Lords asked me to deliver a message.

They said that what happened back then was merely a misunderstanding and hoped you wouldn't bear any grudge.

Before leaving, the Tower Master spoke these words unexpectedly.

Lu Qing smiled and replied, "I wouldn't dare claim to guide anyone. I have long admired the three Holy Lords. If I have the opportunity in the future, I will surely visit Sacred Mountain and discuss the Dao with them."

Lu Qing held no ill will toward the three Holy Lords of Sacred Mountain. After all, since its establishment, Sacred Mountain had played a significant role in maintaining peace in the world.

As for the conflict they once had, Lu Qing didn't take it too seriously—he hadn't suffered any real loss. On the contrary, his master had gained a fortuitous encounter from the experience.

Thus, he gladly accepted their goodwill.

"Very well. I will report this to the Holy Lords upon my return," the Tower Master said with joy.

If Sacred Mountain could mend its relationship with Lu Qing, it would be an outcome he greatly desired.

After the Tower Master and his disciple departed, Lu Qing turned to the old doctor.

"Congratulations, Master, on reaching Peak Foundation Establishment. You're now just one step away from the Golden Core Realm."

Indeed, during this visit, Lu Qing noticed that his master's aura had become perfectly harmonious, signifying his breakthrough to Peak Foundation Establishment.

The old doctor smiled. "It's all thanks to the cultivation methods and pills you gave me, Ah Qing, that I've been able to progress so quickly."

"Pills are merely auxiliary tools. Your achievements are due to your own talent. Only when one's foundation is solid can pills be transformed into strength," Lu Qing said with a smile.

After defeating the gray-robed man and his senior brother, Lu Qing had obtained numerous cultivation methods and pills from their spatial artifacts. While he kept some for himself, he distributed many to his master.

Additionally, with the support of the Formation Barrier, the spiritual energy in Jiuli Village had grown increasingly abundant over the past year.

Thanks to these favorable conditions, the old doctor had made remarkable progress in his cultivation, breaking through several bottlenecks to reach Peak Foundation Establishment.

Notably, even Mago, Wei Zian, and Hu Zezhi, along with their disciples, had also achieved breakthroughs over the year, stepping into the Precelestial Realm.

Such rapid progress was unsurprising. After their trip to Zhongzhou, all three had absorbed a trace of Heavenly Demon Energy, which had dramatically improved their innate talents. Their constitutions now rivaled those of prodigies.

Cultivating in a place as rich in spiritual energy as Jiuli Village, coupled with occasional guidance from the old doctor and Lu Qing, their swift advancement was only natural.

Several months passed after the Tower Master's visit.

One day, in the Jade Transformation Chamber, Lu Qing awoke from his meditation.

He gazed at the now-dull low-grade spirit stone in his hand and fell silent. This spirit stone was the last low-grade stone he possessed, and it had now been completely depleted.

Sensing the state of his Golden Core of Spiritual Power, he realized it was still far from completing the first transformation.

When he had first acquired a large stockpile of spirit stones from the gray-robed men, Lu Qing had felt wealthy. According to Yan, those spirit stones were equivalent to the reserves of a large immortal sect from a previous cultivation era.

Yet, to his surprise, even that massive amount had not sufficed for the first transformation of his Perfect Golden Core. The resources required for such cultivation were unimaginably vast.

"Do I need to start using mid-grade spirit stones?"

Lu Qing summoned another spirit stone.

This stone, much clearer and more radiant than the previous one, was one of the mid-grade spirit stones he had obtained from the gray-robed men.

Holding it, Lu Qing hesitated.

The number of mid-grade spirit stones he had acquired was limited—only a dozen or so. Beyond cultivation, mid-grade spirit stones had many other uses, such as setting up formations, forging artifacts, or powering a Void Flying Boat for interstellar travel.

After deliberating for a while, Lu Qing decided to save the mid-grade spirit stones.

Spirit stones were strategic resources. Consuming them all at once might leave him unprepared for future emergencies.

Moreover, with his current strength, completing the first transformation of his Golden Core wasn't critical for surviving in this world.

"It seems it's time to embark on a journey," Lu Qing murmured to himself, his decision made.

He exited the chamber and transformed into a streak of light, swiftly returning to the village.

"Ah Qing is back?"

Some villagers noticed the streak of light in the sky but continued with their tasks, accustomed to Lu Qing's frequent comings and goings.

"Brother, you're back!"

As soon as he landed in the courtyard, Xiao Yan ran out to greet him, followed by Xiao Li and Wuxing.

"Yes, I'm back," Lu Qing replied.

Looking at Xiao Yan, an idea suddenly struck him.

"Xiao Yan, are you bored staying home? How about coming with me on a little adventure?"

"Where are we going? To the Grand Bazaar?" Xiao Yan tilted her head curiously.

Though she had grown a bit older, her innocence remained unchanged. She assumed Lu Qing meant a trip to the market.

"We'll go farther than that—explore the world, just like our trip to Zhongzhou," Lu Qing explained.