I Can See Through All Things' Information Chapter 1281: 781: Enemy of the World?

“Master, please stop drinking. Your injuries are not fully healed, and drinking too much is harmful.”

Within a tavern, an elderly servant was urging Nangong Yuanwu, who clutched a jar of wine.

“It’s nothing. I’ve had this injury for decades. It’s just a bit of drinking; how much worse can it get?”

Nangong Yuanwu dismissed it with a wave, his whole form reeking of liquor, eyes hazy as he spoke.

The former mighty expert of the Primordial Spirit Realm now brimmed with utter dejection.

“But the young miss said before she left that you must stop drinking until her return,” the old servant persisted in his sincere counsel.

At the mention of Mo Hongyun, Nangong Yuanwu halted, the wine jar in his grip sagging downward.

Noticing this reaction, the old servant sensed a spark of possibility, aware that only referencing Miss Hong Yun could sway the master to heed advice.

“Master, the young miss mentioned that next time she emerges from seclusion, she’ll invite someone to refine a Body Transformation Pill. By that point, your recovery will have a real chance.”

“Recover from my injuries?” A hint of bitterness flashed across Nangong Yuanwu’s features, “The Body Transformation Pill is incredibly rare. Only a Grandmaster of the Alchemy Dao can craft such a treasure. Even with Hong Yun’s impressive position now, her cultivation remains limited, and her rank in the Netherworld Palace is modest. Do you really think it’d be simple for her to secure such help?”

“Still, that’s a glimmer of hope, right? The young miss told you to look after your health properly. If she learned you’re guzzling alcohol every day, she’d definitely be furious,” the old servant pleaded with genuine concern.

“Fine, fine, I won’t drink anymore, let’s head back.”

Nangong Yuanwu flung the wine jar onto the table, preparing to pay and depart.

Yet right then, a voice echoed abruptly.

“What leisure, Senior, indulging in drinks so early. It looks like I’ve timed my arrival perfectly.”

With those words, two figures gradually climbed the stairs from downstairs.

Nangong Yuanwu gazed in astonishment at Lu Qing, ascending alongside Little Yan. He hadn’t anticipated encountering this individual in such a place.

“Senior Nangong, long time no see.”

Lu Qing regarded the stunned Nangong Yuanwu and offered a faint smile.

“Mr. Lu, how come you’re here?”

Nangong Yuanwu trembled, snapping back to reality, a flicker of anxiety crossing his expression.

The old servant, ever cautious, observed the master acknowledging the youth and held back the mana rising inside him.

Nevertheless, he refused to lower his guard.

For an inexplicable reason, he detected a profound dread emanating from this young man ahead.

Even the girl accompanying him felt like a sheathed blade, radiating intense peril.

Most alarmingly, he couldn’t discern the cultivation levels of these two at all!

Usually, this occurs for two possible causes.

One involves both possessing Exotic Treasures that mask their cultivation aura.

The other means their cultivation realms vastly surpass his own.

Either possibility compelled the old servant to remain utterly vigilant.

“Naturally, I walked in,” Lu Qing laughed lightly, “Why, does Senior not welcome a junior?”

“Of course not,” Nangong Yuanwu responded hastily, “Mr. Lu, are you aware that currently, the Holy Alliance…”

Here, Nangong Yuanwu abruptly closed his mouth.

Though this was Nangong family land, as the proverb warns, walls have ears. Should Lu Qing’s identity leak to anyone, it could spark immediate chaos.

“Senior need not worry. When we speak here, no one else can hear,” Lu Qing remarked casually.

Hearing this, Nangong Yuanwu froze briefly. He then noticed that the lively clamor from outside had vanished, leaving the tavern in total quiet.

He quickly grasped that Lu Qing had arranged this.

His mind eased.

This enigmatic young man, who had unleashed massive turmoil across the Heavenly Origin Great World for years, wielded abilities far beyond his comprehension.

If Lu Qing claimed their talk was private, it surely was.

“Mr. Lu, to encounter you here, who is this?”

Nangong Yuanwu glanced at Little Yan.

He inwardly marveled, such flawless, ethereal beauty—rare even in his long life.

“This is my younger sister, Little Yan, here to pay respects to Senior,” Lu Qing introduced.

“Greetings to Senior,” Little Yan said courteously.

“So it’s your sister, truly possessing a pure and otherworldly charm.”

Nangong Yuanwu praised involuntarily, a thought stirring within.

Lu Qing had always been shrouded in mystery, his origins unknown to all.

Now, a sister suddenly emerges, which felt rather odd.

Still, Nangong Yuanwu observed the resemblance in Little Yan and Lu Qing’s appearances, convincing him the sibling bond was genuine.

However, when Lu Qing first arrived in the Heavenly Origin Great World, it was through the aid of his power.

He pondered how this sister had gained entry.

Probing his Storage Magical Treasure with intent, he aimed to fetch a modest gift for the occasion.

But the void inside his Storage Magical Treasure caused Nangong Yuanwu to tense up.

It recalled his hardships through the years, rendering him unable even to offer a simple present.

“Senior overpraises,” Lu Qing answered, “But from Senior’s aura, it appears you’re not fully recovered. Might I inquire about the cause?”

Lu Qing felt a bit confused.

He recalled Nangong Yuanwu nearly perishing at the hands of a Netherworld Palace assassin years back.

Yet he hadn’t foreseen that, after so much time, the wounds lingered unhealed.

Based on his present aura, it had even declined from the Primordial Spirit Realm, scarcely matching a standard Golden Core Realm.

“It’s a long story, not worth mentioning. But Mr. Lu, you’ve built quite the reputation these past few years, truly remarkable.”

However, Nangong Yuanwu appeared reluctant to dwell on it and shifted the topic instead.

“Oh, has word of my deeds reached you, Senior?” Lu Qing replied steadily.

“Mr. Lu, your exploits are famous, and this isn’t some isolated spot. How could I remain ignorant?” Nangong Yuanwu sighed.

“Then it just so happens, this junior has been in seclusion for many years and only recently emerged. I’m not aware of the current world’s situation; would Senior be willing to enlighten me?” Lu Qing asked modestly.

He wasn’t taken aback that Nangong Yuanwu linked those feats to him.

After all, with the Five Treasure Taoist captured, the Holy Alliance had undoubtedly delved deeply into his actions since arriving in the Heavenly Origin Great World.

Exposure of all his aliases was inevitable.

“Mr. Lu, you’ve been in seclusion all these years?”

Nangong Yuanwu expressed surprise.

In recent times, the Holy Alliance and numerous sects and families had hunted relentlessly for Lu Qing’s location.

Yet they uncovered nothing, as though he’d evaporated.

Thus, many assumed he had fled the Heavenly Origin Great World long ago.

Now it appeared he’d been concealed in secret cultivation somewhere.

“More or less,” Lu Qing confirmed, “Which is why I wanted to ask Senior, whether my current situation is unfavorable.”

“I see, no wonder Mr. Lu, you sought me out.”

Nangong Yuanwu then comprehended why Lu Qing ventured so openly into Nangong family grounds.

It stemmed from his fresh emergence from seclusion, unaware of recent developments.

He sighed and stated, “Mr. Lu, your current situation is beyond unfavorable; you’re practically an enemy of the world.”