I Can See Through All Things Information

Chapter 692: Chapter 458: Returning to the Village, Giving Treasures, Turmoil in the World

For the mentor and apprentice, many things no longer needed to be spoken aloud.

“By the way, Master, you mentioned a few months ago that the Heavenly Mechanism Tower Master sought me for an important matter. What was it?”

Seeing his master put away the magical treasure, Lu Qing asked.

“This matter is indeed very important,” the elder doctor said seriously upon hearing this.

“Last time, the Heavenly Mechanism Tower Master came under the command of the three Saints of the Holy Mountain.

They said that the three Saints saw the chaos rising in the world and wanted to reestablish order and issue prohibitions.

But they felt that with the current world full of emerging talents and heroes rising together,

just the three of them might no longer command enough respect to have the world accept the prohibitions.

Therefore, they want you to also step forward to seek stability for all living beings in the world.”

The Heavenly Mechanism Tower Master, knowing the elder doctor’s character and Lu Qing’s respect for his master,

did not hide his purpose when he came here.

On the contrary, he very earnestly and thoroughly informed the elder doctor of the three Saints’ intentions.

He hoped that this kind and benevolent old man could help persuade Lu Qing.

“The three Saints want me to step forward to help establish prohibitions?”

This truly surprised Lu Qing.

He never expected that the Heavenly Mechanism Tower Master came for such a matter.

For a moment, he fell into silence.

“Ah Qing, this matter is of great importance, and you must carefully consider it.

If you’re not careful, you could become the common enemy of the world.

If it’s unfeasible, it’s better to refuse the three Saints,” the elder doctor advised Lu Qing when he saw his silence.

Although the elder doctor believed that the Saints’ endeavor could indeed benefit all beings if successful,

Lu Qing’s safety was equally important in his heart.

If there was no certainty, he did not want Lu Qing to endure such turmoil.

After a moment of silence, Lu Qing asked, “Master, I have been in seclusion recently and am not familiar with the events of the past six months. Is the outside world in turmoil?”

The elder doctor pondered for a moment and said, “It seems quite chaotic. Our Cang State is relatively fine due to its remote location, coupled with your presence, and with much support from Yan Country, no major incidents have occurred.

But recently, I heard from Zhi Rui and the Wei Family Master that many prodigies have emerged around the world in the past two years with astonishing cultivation talents.

There are also many older generation experts whose cultivation stagnated due to the Heaven and Earth Rules, now breaking through into entirely new realms.

Especially in the past six months, several places have shown anomalies in heavenly tribulations.

It should be some experts crossing the Golden Core Tribulation.

With the rise of heroes and emergence of powerful individuals, conflicts are naturally inevitable.

If it were only such matters, it would be fine, merely conflicts among cultivators.

But some cultivators, after breaking through to a new realm and becoming powerful, have also become arrogant.

I’ve heard from Zhi Rui that not long ago, two sect forces in Qiao State fought over a spirit land.

The result was that each side’s Foundation Establishment Realm Supreme Elders fought recklessly in a city, causing severe casualties among the city’s residents.

Near Quanzhou, two commanderies even went to war, dragging both countries’ citizens into misery…”

Listening to the master recounting recent events in the world,

Lu Qing finally realized how much the situation had changed during his six months of seclusion.

Back when he traveled with Little Yan for several months, there seemed to be undercurrents but nothing as dire as this.

He thought for a while and said, “Master, let’s leave these matters aside for now. The most important thing now is your crossing the tribulation.

We’ll make decisions after you have crossed.” The elder doctor nodded and said, “That would be good. You have just returned and can take this time to think carefully before making a decision.”

The two of them chatted a little longer, with Lu Qing mostly recounting some experiences from his recent travels.

Sometimes, Little Yan would also chime in with her chatter.

The elder doctor then learned how many events Lu Qing and they experienced during their travels.

After Lu Qing roughly recounted the journey, he left the Half Mountain Small Courtyard with Little Yan.

This was to allow his master to refine the two treasure beads, accumulate, and prepare for the upcoming tribulation.

On the way home, they were seen by the villagers, which naturally caused quite a stir.

After all, Lu Qing and Little Yan had been away for nearly a year.

During this time, many villagers, due to worry, often went to the Half Mountain Small Courtyard to inquire from the elder doctor.

Fortunately, the elder doctor repeatedly assured them that Lu Qing and Little Yan were merely traveling and were safe.

This reassurance alleviated much of their concern.

Now that they finally saw Lu Qing and Little Yan return, they were naturally eager to catch up and ask why they had been away for so long.

The commotion even reached the Wei Family’s detached house.

After explaining and returning home, some time had already passed.

Shortly after sitting down, someone came to visit.

The earlier stir in the village had reached the Wei Family’s detached house.

Knowing that Lu Qing had returned, Wei Shanhai and Wei Xinghe came over.

After reminiscing and exchanging greetings, they invited Lu Qing and company to dine at the detached house.

Lu Qing, thinking that he had just returned and that the fire at home had been out for a long time, required some effort to cook,

and considering that Little Yan hadn’t seen Mrs. Wei for a long time, he agreed.

It was during the meal that Lu Qing learned more about the current state of the world from Wei Shanhai and others.

He realized that the situation was even worse than he had anticipated.

Many sects, newly emerged strong individuals who broke through realms, and even some commanderies.

To expand their power and seize resources, conflicts were frequently erupting.

Initially, everyone was quite restrained.

But as conflicts escalated, and with more and more disciples dying, true fire began to erupt.

Many forces became frenzied in their killing.

In this process, it was the ordinary people who suffered the most, lacking the means of self-protection.

With the changing world and the recovery of spiritual energy, many strong individuals broke through shackles and entered entirely new realms, wielding stronger powers than before.

The number of Innate, even Foundation Establishment Realm, strong individuals has greatly increased.

Once these experts fight with full force, it spells disaster for ordinary people and even low-level martial artists.

A casual wave of Sword Qi or Sword Light landing amidst a crowd could cause massive casualties.

This makes the current populace, upon hearing any two forces are on the verge of conflict, flee in fear of being caught in the crossfire.

But the roads of escape are not easy, and many tragic stories unfold during migrations.

“Speaking of which, our Cang State, even Yan Country, is the most peaceful place among the surrounding commanderies.

Because of Young Master Lu’s presence, Yan Country dares not entertain any ill thoughts.

This prompts many citizens from nearby commanderies to run to Yan Country.

However, I received news a few days ago that neighboring Qiu Country seems restless.

It seems to have its sights on Yan Country, wanting to act against it,” said Wei Xinghe.

“Qiu Country, huh…” Lu Qing pondered for a moment, “The Yan Family’s patriarch, ‘Heavenly Elder,’ has a decent cultivation, being a Foundation Establishment cultivator. Is he not enough to deter Qiu Country?”

“I’ve heard that Qiu Country has a National Guardian General, who was already at the Great Success of Innate Realm before the world’s changes.

Since the spiritual energy recovery, his cultivation has advanced steadily.

Not long ago, he also stepped into the Foundation Establishment Realm.

Additionally, a clan elder from the Qiu royal family also entered the Foundation Establishment Realm.

With two Foundation Establishment Realm strong individuals in its grasp, Qiu Country’s ambition naturally grows.

They now have thoughts of annexing surrounding commanderies to strengthen themselves,” explained Wei Xinghe.

“I see,” Lu Qing nodded, “It seems that during my seclusion, the world’s situation has indeed changed drastically.

If this chaos continues, the common folk might indeed have no way to survive.” Lu Qing’s tone carried a hint of sigh.

Yet, a decision was already forming in his heart.