I Can See Through Everything

"We're going on a long journey? Yay, yay!"

Xiao Yan's eyes lit up with excitement upon hearing the news.

"Let's inform Master and then head out."

"Is Grandpa Chen not coming with us?"

"Master is currently at a critical stage in his cultivation and isn't suited to travel far."

"Then I'll go and tell Erya and Auntie about it."

"Alright, go ahead."

After bidding farewell to her companions, Xiao Yan returned. Lu Qing then took Xiao Yan, Xiao Li, and Wuxing to the Half-Mountain Courtyard.

"You're planning to leave the village?"

"Yes. My cultivation has reached a bottleneck. Staying in seclusion won't help anymore, so I thought I'd take Xiao Yan out to broaden her horizons," Lu Qing explained.

Doctor Chen pondered for a moment before replying, "It's good to go out and relax. Don't worry; I'll look after the village. Nothing will happen."

Lu Qing wasn't too concerned about the village's safety.

Xuankong Mountain, the formidable enemy, had already been eradicated by him. The village was also protected by the newly enhanced Formation Barrier he set up after reaching the Golden Core Realm.

Moreover, Wei Shanhai and his companions had mostly settled in the courtyard for extended periods.

Jiuli Village was now a stronghold, well-fortified and secure. It was nearly impossible for anyone to cause trouble there.

Lu Qing, however, was more curious about another matter.

"Master, when are you planning to undergo your tribulation and achieve your breakthrough?"

Doctor Chen had already reached the Peak Foundation Establishment Realm months ago. Yet, despite the passage of time, he hadn't advanced further.

"There's no rush. I plan to accumulate more before attempting it. A tribulation is no trivial matter, and I haven't sensed the opportunity to break through yet," Doctor Chen said calmly.

"If you haven't sensed the opportunity, then there's indeed no need to hurry," Lu Qing nodded.

The Golden Core Tribulation was far from ordinary. The resulting Golden Core of Spiritual Power would significantly impact future cultivation.

The more profound one's foundation before attempting the tribulation, the better.

Therefore, the lack of a breakthrough opportunity wasn't a setback for Doctor Chen—it was a blessing. It indicated that his foundation still had room for further strengthening.

"Master, when the time comes for your tribulation, please send me a Spiritual Sense Message. I'll return to protect you during the process."

With the Void Flying Boat, Lu Qing could return quickly, even from distant Zhongzhou.

"Alright, go enjoy yourselves. If I sense the opportunity to break through, I'll inform you."

Doctor Chen agreed readily.

That very day, Lu Qing set out with Xiao Yan, Wuxing, and Xiao Li, leaving Jiuli Village to embark on their journey.

Their first destination was to explore all of Cangzhou.

Xiao Yan and Xiao Li were thrilled by the new sights. Every day, they encountered something novel, filling them with joy and expanding their horizons significantly.

Seeing their happiness, Lu Qing also felt gratified.

Ever since his return from Zhongzhou, he had spent much of his time in seclusion, with little opportunity to spend time with Xiao Yan.

This journey was a rare chance for him to accompany her properly.

After traveling through Cangzhou, they ventured to Jizhou, Qizhou, Fengzhou...

They left their footprints in many states across the land.

Initially, Lu Qing followed the locations suggested by Yan to search for ancient Spirit Stone mines from the Immortal Era.

Although the spiritual energy in these areas was richer than elsewhere, he found no Spirit Stone mines.

It was unclear whether this was due to prior exploitation or the still-early stage of Spiritual Revival.

Apart from gathering some low-grade spiritual herbs, he gained little else.

After several fruitless attempts, Lu Qing decided to put the search aside and focus on accompanying Xiao Yan and her companions on their travels.

One day, they arrived in a new major state.

"This is the ocean? It's magnificent!"

From a towering mountain, Xiao Yan gazed at the vast expanse of the sea with awe.

Lu Qing was similarly amazed.

They had arrived in a coastal state in the east.

This state bordered the Eastern Sea. Lu Qing had brought Xiao Yan here to witness the ocean of this world.

The sight deeply moved him.

Although he had lived in this world for a long time, this was his first time seeing its ocean.

Compared to the seas of his previous life on Blue Star, the ocean here was far more expansive and awe-inspiring.

Even with his Golden Core-level Divine Sense, he could perceive the immense power hidden within the ocean.

It was more unfathomable than the land.

He felt a faint sense of unease.

Yan's words surfaced in his mind:

During the Immortal Era, the seas were ruled by the Sea Race.

Even Nascent Soul cultivators dared not venture into the depths.

After the decline of spiritual energy, the oceans became a forbidden zone for humans.

No one knew what lay in the deepest parts of the ocean.

Now, with Spiritual Revival underway, the ocean depths must also be undergoing significant, mysterious changes.

These changes were clearly extraordinary if they could make a Golden Core cultivator like him feel apprehensive.

Nearby, Wuxing, the Five Elements Winged Serpent, stared at the vast ocean, mesmerized.

Although it was a winged serpent, it had an affinity for water and often stayed near it when guarding the Five Elements Lotus in the Hidden Realm.

The immense ocean filled it with awe and an urge to dive in and swim.

Xiao Li, perched on Lu Qing's shoulder, had a different reaction.

Feeling the abundant water-attributed spiritual energy around the ocean, the little creature wrinkled its nose in disdain.

Naturally averse to water, it found the sight of the endless sea deeply displeasing.

After enjoying the majestic view of the ocean, Lu Qing decided to move on.

Although he was curious about exploring the ocean, its complexity made it too dangerous, especially with Xiao Yan in tow.

Moreover, given Xiao Li's water aversion, any attempt to venture into the sea might end with claw marks on his face.

Leaving the seaside, Lu Qing led the group northward.

Along the way, they encountered various unique customs and landscapes, leaving Xiao Yan and her companions marveling daily.

Even Lu Qing gained a deeper understanding of this world through the journey.

One day, they arrived in another new major state.

Upon entering, Lu Qing immediately noticed a striking change.

"The temperature here…"

The temperature in this state was significantly lower than in the previous one, despite the relatively short distance between the two.

"Brother, the weather here feels so nice! Xiao Yan loves it," Xiao Yan said with delight, her expression brimming with enjoyment.

Lu Qing's curiosity was piqued. He attuned himself to the surrounding Laws of Heaven and Earth and soon understood.

The local rules contained a trace of icy energy, which infused the state with a chill and gave its spiritual energy a faint icy attribute.

No wonder Xiao Yan found the climate so comfortable.

The girl's Ice Muscle and Jade Bone constitution naturally resonated with the environment.

"It seems we've entered a very special state," Lu Qing remarked, intrigued by the distinctiveness of this place.