I Can See Through Everything

Lu Qing was astounded as he watched Xiao Li disappear before his eyes. Xiao Li not only hid its body but also completely concealed its aura. With Lu Qing’s perception abilities, he couldn’t sense any presence, as if there was no living being before him. Such a perfect hiding talent, combined with those unbreakable claws and teeth, could make Xiao Li the most terrifying night assassin. Even a master-level Internal Organs Realm expert would find it hard to resist its fatal strike.

At that moment, a black shadow leapt from another direction—it was Xiao Li. Lu Qing hadn’t noticed when it had moved to another spot. “Can it move without breaking the invisibility effect?” Lu Qing marveled as he watched Xiao Li appear as if from another dimension. Xiao Li seemed quite pleased with its new ability, diving in and out of the air, having a great time. From Lu Qing’s perspective, it looked like Xiao Li had the power to pierce through space, constantly disappearing and reappearing.

“Xiao Li, how long can you maintain this invisibility?” Seeing Xiao Li play for a while without showing signs of fatigue, Lu Qing asked. Xiao Li tilted its head, thought for a moment, and let out a cry. “You mean you can maintain the invisibility as long as you want?” Having spent so much time with the Black Beast, Lu Qing had learned to understand its expressions. Xiao Li nodded. “Is this a gifted ability? It’s truly unreasonable,” Lu Qing sighed in admiration, feeling quite satisfied.

The five drops of Earth Vein Spirit Liquid were well worth it. Awakening this talent, Xiao Li’s lethality had increased countless times. More importantly, he no longer needed to worry about Xiao Li being discovered. Not even the Wei family’s chief steward could pose a threat to Xiao Li now. “Xiao Li, with this talent, you can come fishing with us from now on,” Lu Qing said with a smile. Usually, to avoid attention, Lu Qing would take Xiao Yan fishing while Xiao Li stayed home. Now, with its invisibility, it could go out even during the day.

Xiao Li’s eyes lit up instantly at the mention of fishing. Passionate about fish, Xiao Li had always wanted to join Lu Qing, and now it could finally fulfill its wish. “Alright, now it’s my turn to consume the Earth Vein Spirit Liquid. Xiao Li, guard me,” Lu Qing said after confirming Xiao Li didn’t need more Spirit Liquid. Seeing Xiao Li gain such benefits made him eager to try.

After instructing Xiao Li, Lu Qing took out a jade bottle and poured a drop of Earth Vein Spirit Liquid into his mouth. He didn’t consume much. According to the Shenshen Sect’s records, an ordinary Postnatal being usually needed just one drop to enhance their aptitude to the limit. Lu Qing’s body, being that of an ordinary person, couldn’t compare to the unique spirit beast Xiao Li. So, he decided to start with one drop to avoid waste.

As the drop entered his stomach, Lu Qing felt a gentle yet strange, vast yet not domineering energy emerge within him. This peculiar energy, full of life force, seemed inherently compatible with his body. It was swiftly absorbed into his muscles, bones, and every inch of his flesh. Lu Qing felt an unimaginable transformation in his body. A warm, comforting sensation rose within him, relaxing both his body and mind.

However, perhaps because he didn’t consume much Spirit Liquid, he felt relaxed and slightly drowsy but remained conscious, unlike Xiao Li who fell into a deep sleep. Lu Qing quietly experienced the changes within him. The gentle energy nourished his body, causing a profound transformation not directly enhancing his physical strength but breaking his previous limits from the deepest level, improving his aptitude.

After a while, Lu Qing noticed the gentle energy was diminishing, but his transformation hadn’t reached its peak. Without hesitation, he took another drop of Spirit Liquid. The gentle energy surged again, continuing his transformation. In total, Lu Qing consumed three drops of Earth Vein Spirit Liquid before his transformation ended.

This surprised Lu Qing. He initially thought one drop would be enough to reach his body’s limit. After all, his original body was innately weak and frail. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have succumbed to a mere cold. Even after enhancing his foundation through martial arts and consuming supplements like the Golden Loach and Blood Replenishing and Qi-boosting Pill, his body remained ordinary.

Unexpectedly, he needed three drops of Spirit Liquid to complete his transformation. Was it because he was a transmigrant or due to his Qi and Blood Realm physique? After pondering for a while without a conclusion, Lu Qing decided not to dwell on it. The more Spirit Liquid his body absorbed, the higher his potential limit, which was entirely beneficial for him.

Standing up, Lu Qing began practicing the Health Nourishing Boxing. Feeling the flow of energy and performing the moves smoothly, Lu Qing was delighted. He could sense that his body had indeed undergone a drastic transformation. Although the Earth Vein Spirit Liquid didn’t directly enhance his Blood Qi, his current Qi and Blood Realm remained the same. Yet, he could now overpower several of his former self.

His potential had increased, allowing him to exert much more strength at the same level. “In that case, the ginseng I dug up earlier won’t be enough,” Lu Qing mused. He had previously found a two-hundred-year-old ginseng and three hundred-year-old ginsengs, plus one more at home. Together, they were enough to refine enough Blood Replenishing and Qi-boosting Pills to reach the peak of the Qi and Blood Realm.

Now, with his enhanced physique from the Spirit Liquid, he needed more resources to reach the peak quickly. “Looks like I’ll have to keep digging,” Lu Qing decided. “Xiao Li, let’s go out.” Having obtained all the opportunities in the cave, there was no need to stay. Not knowing the time outside, he was concerned about his master and Xiao Yan worrying. They could return anytime, so there was no need to linger.

Exiting the cave, they returned to the valley. The bright sunlight outside indicated it was morning. Not knowing if it was the second or third day since they entered the mountains, Lu Qing thought about their overnight absence and his master’s potential worry. Without lingering, he left the valley. Before leaving, Lu Qing took a deep look at the cave behind the waterfall. This expedition with Xiao Li had yielded enormous gains.

He obtained not only a powerful master’s technique but also the mysterious and extraordinary inheritance of the Shenshen Sect. Plus, the Earth Vein Spirit Liquid. Any one of these treasures would cause a frenzy outside. Such great opportunities fell solely to him, making Lu Qing feel incredulous.

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After leaving the valley, Lu Qing and Xiao Li didn’t return to the village immediately. Realizing it was morning, Lu Qing didn’t rush home. Having already spent so long in the mountains, another half day wouldn’t hurt. So, he continued searching for ginseng to ensure enough resources for reaching the Qi and Blood Realm’s peak.

This time, Lu Qing didn’t insist on finding the ginseng himself. Instead, he relied on Xiao Li’s extraordinary sensing ability to lead him to the right spots. After consuming the Earth Vein Spirit Liquid, Xiao Li’s sensing ability seemed enhanced. Under its guidance, Lu Qing soon dug up several hundred-year-old ginsengs, even finding a three-hundred-year-old one!

Yet, the surprises didn’t end there. In the end, they found a five-hundred-year-old treasure ginseng! Yes, a treasure ginseng. Seeing the red-dominant aura, Lu Qing knew this ginseng was a true treasure. “This should be the oldest ginseng we can find in this area,” Lu Qing judged, looking around. After gaining the Shenshen Sect’s inheritance, he understood why this forest had so many hundred-year-old ginsengs and even the Tianshi herb, which didn’t share the same environment.

The reason was simple. It was all due to the mysterious being who created the Jade Cave. After creating the cave, the Shenshen Sect’s mysterious being scattered herb seeds in the forest, intending to cultivate it into a herb field. The cave’s mysterious patterns formed a rune array named Earth Pivot Gathering Array, which gathered and refined the earth’s essence, nurturing the surrounding herbs and trees.

The Jade Cave condensed the essence into the Earth Vein Spirit Liquid, blessing the herbs in the area with a touch of spiritual charm, explaining why the ginseng Xiao Li brought back had exceptional efficacy. The spiritual charm made the herbs potent. Lu Qing realized that ginseng over five hundred years old would develop a spiritual sense, capable of avoiding danger. Such a spirit herb could move, making it impossible for him and Xiao Li to find it.

However, the five-hundred-year-old ginseng was sufficient for Lu Qing’s current needs. With this treasure ginseng, he had all the resources to reach the Qi and Blood Realm’s peak. Carefully, Lu Qing dug up the five-hundred-year-old ginseng, wrapped it, and placed it in his medicine pouch, feeling content. Seeing the sunlight filtering through the tree gaps, he noticed it was near noon. “Xiao Li, let’s go home. If we don’t return, Xiao Yan will cry again!”

Xiao Li jumped onto Lu Qing’s shoulder, looking happy. It missed the little biped and the fresh fish feast at home. Having not eaten a single fish in the mountains, it was now craving. With Xiao Li, Lu Qing traversed the mountains for half a day before finally emerging from the forest. Only a martial artist like him, guided by Xiao Li, could manage such a feat. Other herb gatherers wouldn’t find their way out

 even after three days and nights.

Standing on a mountaintop, looking at Jiuli Village ahead, Lu Qing smiled sincerely. The mountains were wonderful, with various treasures and the mystical Jade Cave. But only in Jiuli Village did his heart truly relax. Unconsciously, he had come to see it as his real home in this world. Tightening the medicine pouch on his back, Lu Qing walked toward the village.

Upon arrival, he met a villager. The villager, seeing Lu Qing, happily greeted him, “Ah Qing, you’re back from gathering herbs?” “Yes, just got back. Uncle Hong, how long have I been in the mountains?” Uncle Hong was puzzled, “You went into the mountains and don’t know the time?” “I spent a long time in a cave gathering a particular herb and fell asleep, so I lost track of time,” Lu Qing explained. “No wonder,” Uncle Hong understood, “You’ve been in the mountains for three days.”

“Three days?” Lu Qing was shocked. He didn’t realize Xiao Li slept for so long or that he spent so much time studying the patterns on the silver. It didn’t feel that long to him. More importantly, he worried about Xiao Yan’s anxiety over his two-day absence. “Didn’t expect it to be so long. Uncle Hong, I need to go back to my master’s place quickly, or Xiao Yan will cry again.” “Go ahead,” Uncle Hong waved.

Lu Qing waved back and ran toward the Halfway House.