I Can See Through All Things' Information Chapter 1455 - 871: Karma in Every Drink and Bite, Zhang Clan Descendant (Part 2)
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Her grip on the young girl’s hand was firm, her gaze a turbulent blend of worry and eager hope.
The little girl herself appeared to be no more than five or six years old.
She was dressed in a pale pink frock, her hair neatly styled into twin buns, each adorned with a crimson ribbon.
Her small countenance was delicate and pure, her features finely drawn, reminiscent of an exquisite jade sculpture, captivating and utterly endearing.
Upon first sight, Lu Qing experienced a moment of surprise.
The child possessed an extraordinary charm, with a fair, tender visage, luminous wide eyes, a tiny nose, and lips like a cherry – she seemed a miniature celestial being sprung from a painter’s canvas.
Even rarer was the clarity and brightness of her eyes; unlike typical children who often display apprehension or shyness, she met Lu Qing’s gaze directly, her eyes brimming with open curiosity and a welcoming warmth.
In that instant, a peculiar sense of recognition washed over Lu Qing.
This little girl bore a striking resemblance to a young Little Yan.
Beside him, Little Yan’s own eyes flickered with a subtle reaction upon observing the child.
"This is..."
Lu Qing directed his inquiry towards Zhou Mingde.
Zhou Mingde responded with haste, "Honorable Ancestor, this young lady’s family name is Zhang, her given name is Ruoxi, and she is affectionately called Yaya. Her father is the son of Old Zhang from the village, and her mother hails from the adjacent settlement; she..."
He then lowered his voice, continuing, "She is a descendant of Grandpa Zhang. However, due to certain unforeseen circumstances, they departed from the village some years ago. It is I who have facilitated their return this time."
Old Zhang.
A flicker of understanding crossed Lu Qing’s face; he comprehended instantly.
Grandpa Zhang.
This child was indeed Grandpa Zhang’s kin.
Lu Qing’s expression immediately softened.
He deferred any further questions regarding the mother and daughter's departure, shifting his focus to the woman standing nearby.
The woman quickly guided the little girl to kneel, saying, "As Mistress Zhou of the Zhang lineage, along with my daughter Ruoxi, we pay our respects to the Honorable Ancestor!"
Though guided into a kneeling position, the little girl exhibited no fear. Instead, she mirrored her mother's actions, awkwardly performing a kowtow towards Lu Qing before lifting her head to gaze at him once more with her bright, expressive eyes.
A faint smile touched Lu Qing’s lips as he gestured with his hand, "Rise, there is no need for such formality."
The mother and daughter then stood.
Lu Qing looked toward the young girl, asking gently, "Your name is Ruoxi, isn't it?"
The little girl nodded, her voice piping up clearly, "Yes! I am Zhang Ruoxi! Ancestor can call me Yaya, everyone does!"
Her tone was pure and melodious, tinged with childlike charm, yet remarkably composed and unafraid.
Lu Qing smiled again, "Very well, Yaya, come here for a moment."
The little girl cast a glance at her mother, and upon receiving an encouraging nod, she padded over to Lu Qing on her tiny legs.
Lu Qing looked down at her, and she looked up at him, her demeanor entirely free of apprehension.
"Are you frightened?" Lu Qing inquired.
The little girl shook her head. "No! Mother said Ancestor is an immortal, a kind person, who would never harm Yaya!"
Hearing this, Lu Qing’s smile widened considerably.
This child, not only possessing a winsome appearance but also a sharp intellect and a courageous spirit, far surpassed many adults he had encountered.
"Excellent. Then, please go and touch that tablet," Lu Qing instructed, indicating the Jade Tablet. "Just as your elder siblings did moments ago."
The little girl nodded, turned, and made her way towards the Jade Tablet.
She was quite small, and the Jade Tablet stood rather tall; even on her tiptoes, she could not quite reach it.
The little girl turned back to look at Lu Qing, her eyes conveying a silent request for assistance.
Lu Qing let out a soft chuckle and, with a slight motion of his hand, a gentle force levitated the girl, lifting her just enough so she could comfortably reach the Jade Tablet.
Initially surprised, the little girl then giggled, finding the experience immensely amusing.
She extended her small hand, placed it upon the Jade Tablet, and then looked back towards Lu Qing, her face alight with anticipation.
The moment her palm made contact with the Jade Tablet, it suddenly blazed with an incandescent light!
The initial flash was pure white, which rapidly shifted to a vivid red, and then immediately to a brilliant gold, a transformation so swift it was almost blinding.
Yet, the luminosity did not cease with the golden hue.
Within the radiant golden spectrum, a subtle undertone of purple began to manifest!
Though the purple was exceedingly faint, discernible only as a thin wisp-like thread, its contrast against the strong golden light rendered it remarkably conspicuous, strikingly distinct.
This trace of purple light soared upwards, bathing the entire courtyard in its glow, illuminating the ancestral hall with a brilliance that surpassed even the golden light previously displayed by Zhou Hu!
"This... what is this..."
"Purple! It’s actually purple!"
"By the heavens, it’s a purple talent!"
"How can this be possible?!"
A wave of astonished cries erupted from the gathered crowd; every eye was wide with disbelief, fixated on the spectacle.
Zhou Mingde himself was so overcome with emotion that his entire body trembled, his lips quivering, rendering him speechless for a considerable duration.
Having presided over countless talent assessments throughout his extensive life, easily numbering over eight hundred young candidates, he had never before encountered such a phenomenon. To be present for the discovery of golden talent was a rarity, a once-in-a-lifetime event for him. However, witnessing purple talent today? That was simply unprecedented. The woman, overwhelmed, could only stare at the resplendent purple-gold radiance emanating from the Jade Tablet, tears of sheer astonishment carving paths down her cheeks. Meanwhile, the young girl, still suspended gracefully in the air, turned her gaze towards Lu Qing with innocent confusion. Her eyes, full of questioning, seemed to ask, "Ancestor, did I perform adequately?" Lu Qing, his eyes betraying a flicker of surprise, quietly observed the extraordinary purple-gold luminescence. In the past, when he had initially crafted this particular Jade Tablet, its design was influenced by his own Superpower, specifically its capacity for detecting objects through various colors. This was further inspired by the distinct layers of Tribulation Clouds that manifested during a Heavenly Tribulation. Through this, he had established a system for categorizing talent into five distinct levels. These levels were designated as Gray, White, Red, Gold, and Purple. Gray signifies an absolute lack of cultivation talent, rendering even entry into the path of Martial Arts exceedingly difficult. White indicates a modest aptitude for cultivation, though the aspiration to achieve Immortal Cultivation would still present significant challenges. Red genuinely denotes the presence of talent suitable for Immortal Cultivation, thereby opening the gateway for an individual to commence their cultivation journey. Gold, representing a remarkably high degree of talent, suggests that if the cultivator encounters no significant hindrances on their path, the attainment of the Golden Core stage would not be an impossibility.