Free Web NovelChapter 1626: Chapter 949: Farewells Are Always Hasty (Part 2)
"Foreknowledge?" Yang Xiao suddenly thought of what Wu Qingcang had said to him before leaving.
"Yes, just foreknowledge. He seems to merely use that blood-stained eye to glance at his opponent in order to discern their background, and even know the outcome of the battle against them." Lu Youdao continued.
With these words, Yang Xiao felt a stir in his heart; it was indeed like that. Wu Qingcang had frankly said if it came to a life-and-death battle with him, he wouldn’t be the match for Yang Xiao, but from his subsequent words, it seemed Wu Qingcang himself didn’t understand why.
He could only "foresee" the result but knew nothing of the process, which was why he curiously asked Yang Xiao.
"Such a terrifying ability." Yang Xiao recalled the martyrs of the Esoteric Sect—elders with similar abilities exist within the Yi Sect, but Wu Qingcang’s abilities were still slightly different from theirs.
To be precise, the abilities of these three people were all different and had their own shortcomings and strengths.
"His Ghost Eye has issues. You’re about to take office at the Provincial Office, make sure to be wary of him, and try not to lie in front of him."
"This person appears to be a brute, but is actually meticulous to the extreme, difficult to deal with. His methods were once so brutal that he angered many, leading those he offended to spend big money to hire Netherworld experts to lay an ambush against him, yet he still managed to escape." Lu Youdao explained.
"Able to kill Angels of the same realm, and escape from Netherworld Envoys, indeed impressive." Yang Xiao also had a deep impression of Wu Qingcang.
Including Lu Youdao, there were already no less than three people reminding Yang Xiao to be wary of Wu Qingcang, even the Second Demon Uncle looked up to this person. freewebnøvel.coɱ
"As far as I know, this person possesses only two Magic Artifacts: that Ghost Eye, and the Overlord Spear in his hand. Just these two are enough for him to dominate in the Half-step Nether Realm; he’s an anomaly." Lu Youdao cautioned.
Yang Xiao had witnessed Wu Qingcang wreak havoc across the land; the Overlord Spear’s attack power was astonishing. Once Wu Qingcang gets serious, he could pierce through anyone with one thrust, making the Protective Magical Artifacts carried by those assassins seem like a joke in front of that spear.
Thinking of the famed Overlord Spear, Yang Xiao couldn’t help but recall the Magic Teaching City Lord and Demon Sect Vajra. This person also had Half-step Nether Realm strength, known for his unbeatable defense which even ordinary Netherworld Envoys struggled to breach.
Who knows what the result would be if these two were to clash.
But regrettably, this could only be a hypothesis, since the Demon Sect Vajra is gone, blown to smithereens by the Esoteric Cannibal Buddha’s punch.
Indeed, in the face of absolute strength, there is no such thing as undefeatable defense.
Whether it’s the spear in Wu Qingcang’s hand or the armor worn by the Demon Sect Vajra, both are top-notch items, but they vary depending on who uses them. Take the Mirror Ghost, for instance—even wearing that armor, its defense pales in comparison to the Demon Sect Vajra.
If only Yang Xiao had half the defense of the Demon Sect Vajra during his battles, he wouldn’t have fought so miserably and suffered such backlash from the Soul-Capturing Mirror.
Everything is a façade; only strength is real. Yang Xiao’s spiritual power has now reached the Mid-stage Ghost Level standard, yet it’s still far from enough—he needs to become stronger.
Only by possessing absolute power can one have absolute status and discourse ability; only then can one protect oneself and those they love.
The night was deep, and it was about time for Yang Xiao to depart. He got up to bid farewell, stepped back two paces, and bowed to Lu Youdao earnestly, "Mr. Lu, thank you for your guidance and care over these years, thank you!"
Lu Youdao was puffing on his pipe; seeing this, he put the pipe down and shook his head, "Yang Xiao, I should be the one thanking you."
"Thank me?" Yang Xiao was puzzled.
"All these dishes were bought from the supermarket today. I haven’t gone out in a long time, just remained here all this time. I originally thought this would be my life till the end, but your arrival made both Nalan Shuo and I see hope."
"Now Xiang Fengchen is dead, and the Yu Yuan Sect has become history. Nalan Shuo and I should live normal lives." freēwebnovel.com
Lu Youdao sighed, seemingly growing ten years older in an instant, "We’ve gotten old; the future world is yours. You’re a talent, a big talent. Rongcheng is ultimately not your place. Go farther, Yang Xiao; the higher and farther the better. Don’t let Director Nalan and me, a useless person, down."
"Mr. Lu..." At this moment, Yang Xiao couldn’t help but feel his eyes moist. Although Lu Youdao had never treated him well in these years, he indeed taught him a lot, especially in the path of handling Magic Artifacts.
Yang Xiao wanted to say more, but saw Lu Youdao already waving him off, "Go on, my legs aren’t good so I won’t see you off."
After another deep bow to Lu Youdao, Yang Xiao finally turned to leave; before stepping into the elevator, he couldn’t resist looking back one last time.
He saw Lu Youdao still sitting on that small wooden stool, his posture unchanged; he blankly lowered his head, with half of his face hidden in shadow, hunched over, giving off an indescribable sense of loneliness, like an elderly left behind in the old house of his hometown after the children have all gone.
"Mr. Lu, I will come back to see you, to fetch the thing you left for me!" Yang Xiao held the closing elevator doors, rushed out, and shouted in Lu Youdao’s direction.
Seemingly awoken from a nap by the shout, Lu Youdao propped himself up. He didn’t say anything, just raised his hand and waved towards Yang Xiao, like saying goodbye.
