Chapter 287 - 212: Return, Aftermath

Chapter 287: Chapter 212: Return, Aftermath

“Old Doctor Chen, what was that just now?”

Wei Shanhai looked to Old Doctor Chen with a face full of shock.

The two men were originally sitting under the plum tree drinking tea when they were suddenly jolted by an unexpected fluctuation of heaven and earth.

Wei Shanhai was baffled and could only ask Old Doctor Chen.

He knew that Old Doctor Chen’s realm was far more profound than his own, so he should be able to discern something.

Old Doctor Chen’s expression remained serene, and after a fine sensing, he finally sighed.

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“It probably signifies the beginning of that earth-shaking event foretold in legends.”

“You mean the cataclysm mentioned by Tianji Building is about to start?!” Wei Shanhai’s body shook with this revelation.

“I’m afraid so, the fluctuation just now was an emanation from heaven and earth, and I can vaguely sense that there have already been some subtle changes in the world, although these changes are not yet clear and hard to perceive,” Old Doctor Chen nodded.

“So, what exactly is changing in this heaven and earth transformation?” Wei Shanhai was still somewhat at a loss.

“I do not know either,” Old Doctor Chen shook his head, “but since heaven and earth have already shown signs, clearly it won’t take long, and we will be able to see what the changes truly entail.”

In fact, Old Doctor Chen did know a bit.

If the conjecture in the notes that Lu Qing once showed him was correct,

then the so-called revival of spiritual energy might be about to truly begin.

But that was merely a speculation in an ancient book, and before it was confirmed, Old Doctor Chen dared not be sure if it was truly as such.

“If heaven and earth are truly going to change, it seems that turbulent times are really upon us.”

Wei Shanhai lamented.

Old Doctor Chen also fell into silence.

In actuality, he had also felt something else within the sounds of heaven and earth just now.

But it wasn’t suitable to speak of it at this time.

“Grandpa Chen, what was happening just now, it seemed quite noisy outside.”

At this moment, Little Yan walked out of the house, rubbing her eyes sleepily and cradling Little Li.

It turned out that she and Little Li were taking a nap in the house when they were suddenly awakened by the noise.

But her words made both Old Doctor Chen and Wei Shanhai jointly shudder in awe.

“Little Yan, you could hear the commotion just now?”

Wei Shanhai asked eagerly.

“Yes, it was so loud, how could I not hear it, Grandpa Wei, is someone demolishing their house?” Little Yan said vaguely.

Then Wei Shanhai’s mouth gaped slightly, his gaze fixed on Little Yan in disbelief.

Old Doctor Chen knew why he was so astonished.

The sound of heaven and earth previously was the manifestation of the vibration from the changes in the Heaven and Earth Rules, not ordinary sounds, and beyond the hearing of mere flesh.

By rights, only a Martial Arts Grandmaster who has refined their Divine Soul Power and an Innate Realm Expert could sense that majestic sound.

But Little Yan, a mere child, was able to hear it in her sleep, which astounded Wei Shanhai.

But Old Doctor Chen understood some of the details.

He knew that Lu Qing had once given Little Yan Earth Vein Spirit Liquid to consume, its miraculous effects he had experienced himself.

Not only could it greatly enhance a person’s talent, but with some luck, it could even stimulate some special innate talents.

Apparently, after consuming the Earth Vein Spirit Liquid, Little Yan must have acquired some special ability that allowed her to “listen” to that sound of heaven and earth.

“Old Doctor Chen, it seems Little Yan’s talent is also quite extraordinary.”

At this point, Wei Shanhai also realized.

His eyes filled with wonder as he looked at Little Yan, as if she were a rare treasure.

Before, he only thought Little Yan was smart and lively, and she appeared much more endearing and spirited than ordinary children.

But considering she was Lu Qing’s sister and was greatly cherished by Old Doctor Chen,

with the cultivation and insight of these two, it was only natural for Little Yan to excel beyond ordinary children.

Now it seemed, things were far from simple.

Without a trace of cultivation, she could “listen” to the sounds of Heaven and Earth Rules changing; it was evident that Little Yan must possess some special talent.

And it made sense—Lu Qing was a once-in-a-millennium prodigy, a Child of Fate.

So how could Little Yan, born of the same mother and close in blood, be ordinary?

It was simply that she was still young and had not yet revealed her inherent talents.

The more Wei Shanhai pondered, the more he believed it to be true. The way he looked at Little Yan became increasingly fervent.

“Old Doctor Chen, Little Yan is over seven now, isn’t she? Why hasn’t she started studying Martial Arts under your guidance?”

Wei Shanhai grew fonder of Little Yan and then turned to ask.

Old Doctor Chen saw Wei Shanhai’s intent and recalled something Lu Qing once said, so he simply shook his head.

“Ah Qing once mentioned that Little Yan’s path of cultivation is quite peculiar and should not be rushed. We need to wait until the right time when he personally arranges it, so I haven’t interfered.”

Over the years, Old Doctor Chen had also asked Lu Qing whether Little Yan should begin practicing Martial Arts.

But Lu Qing always said the time was not right, so until now, Little Yan had yet to start formal cultivation.

“So Young Master Lu had plans in place already.”

Upon hearing this, Wei Shanhai realized there was no chance of taking Little Yan as a disciple.

In his mind, Lu Qing was even more mysterious than Old Doctor Chen.

If he had plans in place, it was obviously not possible for Little Yan to just take any mentor.

“Grandpa Chen, why hasn’t my brother returned yet? How much longer will he stay in the mountains? Little Yan misses him.”

Hearing them talk about Lu Qing, Little Yan’s lips pouted, her voice tinged with grievance.

It had been many days since she had last seen her brother.

“That’s true, Old Doctor Chen, why has Young Master Lu’s seclusion taken so long this time?” Wei Shanhai also asked.