I Can See Through All Things' Information Chapter 1275 - 778: Secrets of the World, Return to the Heavenly Origin Great World!
Previously on I Can See Through All Things' Information...
Morning light bathed the Half Mountain Small Courtyard.
"Master."
With Little Yan and Little Li in tow, Lu Qing stepped into the outer courtyard.
"Getting ready to set off?"
Grandpa Chen emerged from the dwelling, and the sight before him made everything clear at once.
"That's right, I've wrapped up the matters that required my attention, so now it's time to depart." A smile graced Lu Qing's face as he spoke.
"No matter what, stay cautious out there. I realize your strength has grown immensely, yet remember there are always mightier experts and vast skies above." Grandpa Chen offered his counsel.
"I get it." Lu Qing responded with sincere resolve.
A subtle nod came from Grandpa Chen, fully aware that his apprentice always acted with prudence, leaving little cause for concern.
His words stemmed more from long-standing custom than true worry.
Reaching over, he gently patted Little Yan's head. "Little Yan, once you're out there, make sure to heed your brother's words and avoid any naughtiness."
"I understand, Grandpa Chen. I promise I will." Little Yan answered with dutiful compliance.
"Oh, and where's Miss Han?" Grandpa Chen inquired.
"Lord Han has gone back to Cold Water Palace."
Surprise flickered across Grandpa Chen's features. "What? She's not joining you on the trip?"
"Lord Han mentioned her cultivation level remains modest for now, so she intends to seclude herself in training for some time. Once her power advances, she aims to venture into the mysteries beyond the stars." Lu Qing clarified.
For a brief silence, Grandpa Chen paused, then fixed his gaze on Lu Qing with a heavy sigh. "You..."
Yet he held back from elaborating further.
He recognized the unyielding dedication his disciple held toward the Dao, seldom dwelling on romantic pursuits.
These affairs were better sorted by the youth themselves.
"Master, this voyage's return date remains uncertain for me. Kindly accept this Communication Jade Token. Should you prepare to face the tribulation for Primordial Spirit attainment, simply transmit a signal, and I'll rush back without delay." From his storage, Lu Qing produced a gleaming golden jade token, its surface etched with intricate runes, and presented it to his master.
"Master, the cosmos stretches infinitely, rendering standard Communication Jade Talismans useless for interstellar messages, but this spiritual artifact-grade Communication Jade Token allows connection across boundless starfields. In times of urgency, Master can rely on it to summon me." Lu Qing elaborated.
Among the treasures Lu Qing acquired from the Returning Ruins Secret Realm was this very Communication Jade Token.
Only elite powers could forge a spiritual artifact of such caliber, rendering it immensely precious.
Prior to this, even Lu Qing himself had lacked possession of one.
Obtained from Mo Tushan, it formed a pair with its counterpart now in Lu Qing's grasp.
Each activation demanded a hefty expenditure of mana, enough to overwhelm a typical Golden Core Realm practitioner.
Still, with Master's profound cultivation base, such a hurdle posed no issue.
"Very well, I've got it." Grandpa Chen securely stored the Communication Jade Token.
"In that case, Master, we're off." Lu Qing called forth the Void Flying Boat, which materialized silently at his side.
That said, the Void Flying Boat had undergone a striking transformation, its hue now a deep black.
From afar, it bore scant resemblance to its former appearance.
Lu Qing had orchestrated this alteration deliberately.
After all, formidable cultivators had witnessed the Void Flying Boat near the Returning Ruins Secret Realm's entrance.
To sidestep potential complications, a disguise proved essential.
For a superior spiritual artifact like this, reshaping its exterior demanded no great effort.
"Grandpa Chen, we're heading out." Little Yan voiced her farewell with evident reluctance.
Little Li and the Five Elements likewise exchanged goodbyes with Grandpa Chen.
With all aboard the Void Flying Boat, Lu Qing then set it into motion.
In the instant that followed, a swirling vortex of space tore open, swallowing the Void Flying Boat whole as it disappeared from sight.
Grandpa Chen lingered alone in quiet vigil, releasing a soft sigh moments later before retreating indoors to resume his secluded cultivation.
Lower on the slopes, within her own courtyard, Hu Zezhi detected the sudden absence of Little Yan and the rest, confirming Lu Qing's party's departure.
Her eyes lingered wistfully toward the Half Mountain Small Courtyard's direction, her form rooted in place for an extended while.
Atop the loftiest spire of Cold Water City, Han Lingshuang, clad in flowing white robes, stared wordlessly toward Jiuli Village.
"Little Yan and His Eminence have surely departed this realm by now, haven't they?" Han Lingshuang whispered inwardly to herself.
Earlier, Lu Qing had extended an invitation to Han Lingshuang for a stellar journey alongside him, yet after deep reflection, she had courteously declined.
Not from any lack of desire to accompany Lu Qing, but from her clear awareness that her present cultivation stood far too frail.
The wonders of the stars held allure, yet they brimmed with dangers untold.
Besides, she was privy to the formidable foes Lu Qing faced amid the celestial expanse.
She refused to become a liability to him due to her own shortcomings in the face of peril.
Thus, she reined in her feelings, choosing instead to remain and pursue rigorous cultivation.
One day, perhaps, when her might proved adequate and she attained the Primordial Spirit Realm as she aspired.
She would beseech Lu Qing to carry her along, to traverse the stars side by side.
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"So this is our home world?"
Amid the starry void, Little Yan positioned herself at the Void Flying Boat's brink, gazing down at the world of her upbringing, utterly awestruck.
Despite the countless tales from her brother and Little Li describing their home world's authentic form.
None compared to the profound impact of beholding it firsthand.
Little Yan had never fathomed that the very world nurturing her growth would appear so breathtaking when viewed from the void of space.
"Yes, this is the very home world we've inhabited across all these years." Lu Qing affirmed with a nod.
"It's truly breathtaking."
Little Yan continued to observe for quite some time, gradually steadying her racing heart and spirit.
Little Li and the others, having long grown familiar with such vistas, maintained their poise without a hint of surprise.