Peerless Divine Eyes
Chapter 60 Martial Skill Proves the Way, Yet Immortality Depends on Fate!

Chapter 60: Chapter 60 Martial Skill Proves the Way, Yet Immortality Depends on Fate!

"Qian Qian, why do you look so glum?"

Xu Qianqian had just returned to her residence when she heard a familiar male voice.

After running for a long time, her emotions had finally settled down, but the moment she thought of the fright Lu Chen gave her, she couldn’t help but grind her teeth in secret.

"I was scared by a man with dog’s eyes!"

Xu Qianqian said with annoyance.

"Who was so rude? Do you want me to teach him a lesson?"

The man emerged from the darkness, his face full of indignation.

Xu Qianqian glanced at him and said, "It’s the man Yu Qingqing brought back; he seems to be joining the Heavenly Book Academy. You better not cause any trouble."

At this moment, she also recalled who Yu Qingqing’s teacher was?

It was Li Mingru!

Since Yu Qingqing brought him here, he must have outstanding qualities.

"You know I won’t cause trouble, and even if I do, it will be tied to you, so rest assured! I’ll make inquiries tomorrow!"

The man smiled but maintained a certain distance from Xu Qianqian.

Xu Qianqian snorted coldly and said, "I’m going to rest."

With that, she entered her room.

The man clenched his fists tightly, but not because of Xu Qianqian’s attitude. He muttered to himself, "To upset Qian Qian so much... even if you are Li Mingru’s student, I will make sure you get what you deserve!"

With surging elemental energy, the man was also a Martial Artist of the Marrow Refinement Realm!

...

The lamps flickered in Li Mingru’s small courtyard, where Lu Chen was still in deep conversation with him.

They were not discussing martial arts.

According to Li Mingru, since Lu Chen had lost his Dantian, he had no experience in that domain.

Random advice might backfire and possibly harm Lu Chen instead.

They talked mostly about giving Lu Chen some advice.

For example, how to make use of these Spirit Stones.

Lu Chen said, "Teacher, since you have already reached the Half-Realm as a cultivator, perhaps the Spirit Stones are more useful to you, right?"

"Not at all, not at all," Li Mingru laughed, "What I am lacking is not Spirit Stones, but how to attract spirits! In fact, I can feel the spiritual power flowing in the air, I just haven’t found the right method yet!"

Lu Chen’s heart stirred, but after thinking about it, he decided not to share the Spirit Attraction Method from the Heavenly Inquiry Spirit Technique with him.

Just as Li Mingru said, the methods of cultivation are different, and what I practice may not necessarily suit you.

"Something on your mind?"

Li Mingru glanced at Lu Chen.

"Yes," Lu Chen said with a flash of inspiration, smiling, "Teacher, I heard that when the Immortal Sects take disciples, they prefer young children. If you succeed as a cultivator..."

"You’re referring to the choice between being the head of a chicken or the tail of a phoenix?"

Li Mingru laughed heartily and said, "Heavenly Book Academy is not your final destination, nor is the Immortal Sect mine! I only wish to live a bit longer, that’s all!"

Lu Chen suddenly understood; attaining the Qi Refinement Realm allows one to live for over a hundred years.

Ordinary Martial Artists, however, only live for a century at most.

Considering Li Mingru’s age, he was at least well into his sixties.

He continued, "If such a day comes, I’d rather be a Loose Cultivator, wandering this vast world—how carefree would that be? Why would I go to those Immortal Sects, calling some young people my uncles and grandmasters, and perhaps still need to chop wood and boil water? Wouldn’t all my martial arts practice be in vain?"

Lu Chen thought for a moment and then asked, "Then teacher, the Heavenly Book Academy gathers talents from the entire empire. Among them, have any eventually entered the Immortal Sects?"

"Using martial arts as proof of one’s path is indeed a way to embark on the Immortal Path! But when it comes to cultivating immortality, what’s most crucial is opportunity! Heavenly Book Academy has such people, but not because of their martial prowess!"

He looked up at Lu Chen and said, "Do you know why so many students venture deep into the Abyssal Prohibition when it weakens? It’s because there are Spiritual Medicines deep inside that can awaken one’s Spirit Root! Once the Spirit Root is revealed, one might be discovered by hidden Immortal Sects and step onto the Immortal Path!"

Opportunity?

Lu Chen involuntarily touched his eye patch.

Could his pupil be considered an opportunity?

After all, the Heaven-Breaking Spiritual Method given to him by the Hateful Sky’s totem could indeed cultivate to the Qi Refinement Realm!

"So," noticing Lu Chen’s gesture, Li Mingru continued, "martial arts can prove the Dao, but not necessarily the Immortal Dao! Conversely... if you can find a method to command Spiritual Power, it might actually be feasible!"

Upon hearing this, Lu Chen knew Li Mingru truly was on the verge of entering the Qi Refinement Realm.

If there’s a chance in the future, he might pretend to inadvertently give him some hints.

Of course, this was under the condition that Li Mingru was a person worth trusting!

"Thank you for the guidance, teacher!"

As Lu Chen gave a bow, Yu Qingqing also came over with a pile of things.

There were the standard male attire of the Heavenly Book Academy and a Jade Pendant to prove his identity.

What interested him more, however, was a book emanating the fragrance of ink.

"Alright, you’ve just arrived at the Heavenly Book Academy and must be tired. Let Qing Qing take you to rest!"

Li Mingru stood up and said, "Practice on your own, and if you have any questions, come ask me! For matters concerning the academy, just ask Qing Qing!"

Having said that, Li Mingru’s figure shot out of the hall like a shadow.

"What incredible speed!"

Lu Chen couldn’t help but exclaim, yet he wondered if he could see clearly with the Hateful Heaven Pupil Technique.

"Don’t look, teacher doesn’t stay here at night."

Yu Qingqing waved her hand in front of him and laughed, "You will stay in the east wing. I’ll show you around the academy tomorrow."

"Thank you!"

"You’re being polite with me?"

Yu Qingqing smiled even more happily.