I Can See Through All Things' Information Chapter 1456 - 871: One Drink, One Peck, Zhang Clan Descendants (Part 3)

The purple hue signified one's potential to reach the revered Primordial Spirit Realm.

The Primordial Spirit Realm!

Throughout the entire history of cultivation in their homeland, the number of individuals who attained the Primordial Spirit Realm was exceedingly scarce.

Each and every one of them was hailed as a legendary figure, known across vast distances.

It was quite unexpected that this child possessed the potential for the Primordial Spirit Realm.

Gazing at the purple-golden light, then at the little girl's clear, innocent eyes, Lu Qing felt a surge of emotion.

He had never forgotten the kindness shown to him and Little Yan by Grandpa Zhang in the past.

While he had arranged for the Zhang family's descendants to be looked after over the years, a sense of detachment always lingered.

Now, witnessing such a gifted child among Grandpa Zhang's lineage brought him considerable satisfaction.

"Come down," Lu Qing beckoned gently with his hand, and the little girl gracefully descended to the ground.

She scurried back to Lu Qing, looked up, and inquired with hopeful anticipation, "Ancestor, how did Yaya perform on the test?"

Lu Qing nodded with a smile, replying, "Very well, exceptionally well."

The little girl's face instantly lit up with joy, her hands clapping as she exclaimed, "Wonderful! Yaya can become an immortal too! Yaya can fly too!"

Observing her unbridled happiness, an idea sparked in Lu Qing's mind.

He paused for a beat, then crouched down to be at the little girl's eye level.

"Yaya, let me ask you, would you be willing to become my registered disciple?"

At his words, before the little girl could even process the question, all the surrounding villagers were struck with astonishment.

What was this?

The Ancestor intended to take a disciple?

It was common knowledge that Lu Qing had been cultivating for centuries and had never once accepted a disciple.

Although Little Yan was always by his side, she was his sister, not his disciple.

Little Li and Xiao Bai also stayed with him, but they were merely his spiritual pets, not disciples.

In reality, he possessed no disciples at all.

And today, the Ancestor was actually proposing to take on a disciple?

Even a "registered disciple" was still a disciple!

Instantly, every gaze shifted to the little girl and her mother, filled with profound envy.

The woman stood frozen, as if struck by lightning, her mind completely blank, unable to react for a long time.

The little girl tilted her head, looked at Lu Qing, and asked, "Ancestor, what is a registered disciple?"

Lu Qing explained, "It means you will learn the art of cultivation with me, but I won't be supervising you constantly, nor will I always keep you by my side. You will continue to live at home with your parents, and I will only impart knowledge to you on occasion."

The little girl blinked, then inquired, "After learning, can Yaya become as powerful as Ancestor? Can she fly?"

Lu Qing chuckled, "As long as you apply yourself diligently to your studies, that day will surely arrive."

The little girl pondered for a moment, then nodded vigorously, "Then Yaya is willing!"

The instant she spoke, the woman finally snapped back to reality, pulling the little girl down to kneel.

"Thank you, Ancestor! Thank you, Ancestor!" The woman prostrated herself repeatedly, tears streaming uncontrollably down her face.

The little girl's mother also recovered and quickly knelt, bowing without pause.

Lu Qing did not refuse their reverence and accepted their kowtows.

He then extended a finger and lightly touched the little girl's forehead.

The little girl trembled faintly, then slowly closed her eyes and softly slumped down.

The woman gasped in alarm and quickly held her daughter, looking at Lu Qing with panic, "Ancestor, Yaya..."

"There's no need for concern." Lu Qing stood up, a smile on his face, "I merely utilized a sliver of Vitality to cleanse her marrow.

Her foundation is not yet robust, and direct cultivation could easily inflict harm upon her form.

After this marrow cleansing, her future cultivation path will be significantly smoother.

When she awakens, bring her to me, and I shall impart a cultivation technique to her."

Upon hearing this, the woman finally felt at ease and expressed her gratitude repeatedly.

All around, the villagers observing this event were filled with overwhelming envy.

It was a personal marrow cleansing performed by the Ancestor, who would also personally bestow upon her a cultivation technique afterward!

This Yaya was truly destined for great fortune!

Lu Qing paid no heed to their gazes, instead quietly observing the slumbering little girl with a profound sense of emotion welling up within him.

He recalled when he first arrived in this world, gravely wounded and barely conscious, with no one to care for Little Yan.

It was Grandpa Zhang who had taken her into his household, providing her with sustenance and shelter, ensuring she wouldn't starve or freeze.

Later, upon awakening, Grandpa Zhang had continued to care for the siblings, guiding them through those challenging early days.

That kindness had always remained etched in his memory.

Now, by accepting his descendants as registered disciples, he was, in a way, repaying that ancient debt of gratitude.

"Take her away," Lu Qing instructed the woman, "And bring her to my courtyard once she awakens."

"Yes! Yes!" The woman affirmed repeatedly, swiftly leading the little girl away amid the onlookers' envious gazes.

Following this, Lu Qing generously distributed elixirs to the other children who had undergone the testing, as a token of reward.

Regardless of whether they possessed cultivation talent or not, every child received a portion of these elixirs.

Those identified with talent were given elixirs specifically beneficial for their cultivation journeys, while those without were provided with elixirs aimed at strengthening their physical bodies.

While these elixirs represented a small matter to Lu Qing himself, for these children, they were an exceptionally rare and valuable opportunity.

As for the children who displayed cultivation talent, the village already had established plans for their nurturing and development.

The specifics of who would instruct them, the methods of their teaching, and the curriculum they would follow were all matters with existing precedents, requiring no intervention from Lu Qing.

Having concluded all these actions, Lu Qing departed from the ancestral hall, accompanied by Little Yan and Little Li.

During their journey back, Little Yan remained unusually quiet.

Lu Qing cast a glance at her, inquiring, "What troubles you?"

Little Yan lifted her head, directing her gaze at Lu Qing, and asked, "Brother, you accepted that little girl as a registered disciple primarily because she is Grandpa Zhang's descendant, didn't you?"

Lu Qing gave a nod, confirming, "That was indeed a contributing factor."

"And what was the other factor?" Little Yan pressed further.

Lu Qing contemplated for a moment before responding, "The other factor is that her innate talent is genuinely exceptional. Possessing purple-level talent, she holds the potential to reach the Primordial Spirit Realm. It would be a regrettable waste to overlook such a promising seedling."

Little Yan nodded, electing not to pursue the questioning further.

However, deep within her heart, she recognized that her brother's assertion of equal parts was not entirely accurate.

The primary motivation for her brother accepting the girl as a disciple was, in her estimation, Grandpa Zhang.

Otherwise, regardless of how outstanding the girl's talent might have been, her brother might not have been inclined to take on a disciple at all.

After all, her brother had never been one inclined towards accepting disciples.

Recalling this, a sense of nostalgia washed over her as she remembered that perpetually smiling old man from years past.

If Grandpa Zhang were aware in the afterlife that his descendant had been accepted as a disciple by her brother, he would undoubtedly be immensely pleased.

The days unfolded one after another.

In the ensuing period, Lu Qing experienced a phase of remarkable tranquility.

He dedicated his days to meditation within his courtyard, occasionally offering guidance to Little Yan and Little Li in their cultivation practices, and sometimes venturing to the back mountain to visit his master.

On the third day following these events, the woman reappeared, bringing Zhang Ruoxi with her.

The little girl had by then awakened and, having undergone the marrow cleansing, appeared noticeably more vibrant, her small cheeks flushed with color, and her eyes radiating an even greater brightness.

Upon perceiving Lu Qing, she joyfully scampered over and affectionately called out, "Master!"

Lu Qing responded with a gentle smile, smoothly patting her small head.

He then proceeded to dedicate the morning to instructing her in a fundamental cultivation technique.

This particular technique had been deliberately chosen by him; it was gentle and well-balanced, deemed most suitable for beginners to establish a solid foundation.

Once her foundation was firmly established, he intended to impart techniques better suited to her specific circumstances.

The little girl listened with utmost earnestness. Despite encountering many elements she did not fully comprehend, she diligently strove to memorize them, repeatedly reciting the instructions in her soft, youthful voice.

As they were departing, Lu Qing presented her with several vials of elixirs, advising her to take them regularly upon returning home.

The woman departed, her heart filled with profound gratitude, escorting her daughter away.

In the days that followed, the little girl would visit every few days, seeking Lu Qing's guidance on matters pertaining to her cultivation.

She demonstrated remarkable intelligence and perceptiveness, grasping numerous concepts instantaneously, much to Lu Qing's evident satisfaction.

One day, Lu Qing experienced a sudden, distinct sensation within his heart.

He raised his gaze towards the heavens, his sight penetrating the veil of clouds, piercing through the celestial void to reach the distant, myriad stars.

After a brief pause, he withdrew his gaze, engaged in a moment of contemplation, and then a distinct form materialized from within him—his Divine Thought Avatar.

"Brother, you are venturing out?" Little Yan inquired.

Lu Qing gave an affirmative nod, stating, "There is a matter requiring my attention; I shall return shortly."

Without elaborating further, his figure flickered, vanishing from his original position.

In the very next instant, his Divine Thought Avatar found itself amidst the celestial expanse of the stars.