He was afraid his parents would worry, so he didn't mention that there were even more dangerous realms beyond Immortal Platform.
As Su Wan listened to her son describe the bizarre and fantastical world of cultivation, a deeper unease quietly gripped her heart amidst her joy.
After much hesitation, she finally asked the question that had been weighing on her heart, her voice trembling almost imperceptibly:
" Qingshan, in the future, will you cultivate further and further away, like in the stories, ascending to the heavens and never coming back?"
She feared that if her son became an immortal, she would never be able to touch him again.
Li Qingshan saw the fear in his mother's eyes, a fear stemming from a natural anxiety about the unknown and loss.
He felt a pang of pain in his heart, knowing that completely avoiding the issue or making an absolute commitment was unrealistic.
He gently held his mother's hand, his gaze honest and warm.
"Mom, don't worry."
Spiritual practice is not about leaving; it's primarily about gaining the ability to protect.
Protecting you, protecting Dad, protecting this family.
He paused, then chose to explain the future possibilities in a way that was closer to his parents' understanding. He neither spoke of death nor deliberately concealed the risk of separation, after all, the Nine Dragons Pulling the Coffin was coming in two years. "Please rest assured, the earth is my root, wherever you are, that is my home."
As for the more distant future,
He hesitated for a moment, then chose a relatively milder approach:
"The path of spiritual practice is long, just like studying abroad. There may be times when you need to travel far away temporarily to seek breakthroughs in a wider world."
But no matter where I go, I will always be your son, and I will always cherish this family in my heart.
If that day ever comes, I will definitely find a way to come back.
Su Wan was a reasonable person, and she understood the meaning behind her son's words.
Li Guoqiang nodded silently to the side; he was more practical than Su Wan.
With his son's newfound abilities, the world has expanded before him, and it's almost inevitable that he'll venture to more distant places in the future.
As long as the son retains filial piety and doesn't forget his roots, that's enough.
He reached out and patted his wife's shoulder, saying in a deep voice:
Children have their own paths to walk.
As long as he's safe and sound, and we have this family, that's more important than anything else.
Looking into her son's steady eyes and feeling her husband's support, Su Wan's unease was gradually replaced by a complex emotion: pride, reluctance, but mostly understanding and acceptance.
She took her son's hand tightly in return and whispered:
"Mom understands. No matter how far you go in the future, remember that there will always be a light on at home for you."
To completely reassure his parents, he then demonstrated even more obvious supernatural powers.
I went out onto the balcony and picked up the spider plant that had been withered on the windowsill for many days.
A faint golden Solar True Force emanated from his fingertips, gently brushing against the withered leaves.
The originally withered and yellow leaves turned emerald green at a speed visible to the naked eye, and the curled flower buds slowly opened, revealing tender yellow stamens.
Even the soil in the pot became moist, as if it had just been watered.
"This is the life-giving power of the ' Sun True Scripture,' capable of bringing withered trees back to life."
Li Qingshan placed the spider plant back on the windowsill, saying, "From now on, when you get sick, I can cure you without medicine."
Li Qingshan's eyes held a smile as he spoke gently:
"Dad, Mom, just talking isn't enough."
Let me show you firsthand what the world looks like through the eyes of a cultivator.
Su Wan hesitated for a moment, but Li Guoqiang pulled her along, saying, "What are you afraid of? Your son is here!"
Bai excitedly patted the camera, saying, "Flying! Flying! Bai wants to take off with Grandpa and Grandma!"
A soft, crimson-gold divine light emanated from Li Qingshan, emanating from him without the slightest sense of oppression.
A crimson-gold divine radiance spread out and enveloped Su Wan and Li Guoqiang, allowing Xiaobai to sit on his shoulders.
"Hold on tight, let's fly slowly."
The floor beneath my feet gradually receded, and my body felt lighter.
Su Wan instinctively closed her eyes and tightly gripped Li Qingshan's sleeve.
"Mom, open your eyes and look down. This is our neighborhood garden."
Li Qingshan's gentle voice came through.
Su Wan slowly opened her eyes, her heart leaping in her throat.
The greenery in the community is like a green carpet, and the familiar buildings appear small and exquisite.
The Yangtze River in the distance looks like a silver ribbon, its surface shimmering in the sunlight.
"Isn't that the factory where your dad used to work?"
She pointed to the factory buildings in the distance, her voice trembling with excitement.
"Yes, Dad, look over there, there's our old house where we used to live."
Li Qingshan controlled his body, slowly flying over Jiangcheng.
Li Guoqiang stared intently; what used to take him half an hour to cycle there, he could now see the whole way at a glance.
"I never thought I'd get to fly and see the world in my lifetime."
He sighed, his eyes welling up with tears.
Bai lay on Li Qingshan's head, pointing at the clouds in the sky. "Grandpa, that cloud looks like a white tail!"
Half an hour later, the group quietly landed back on the balcony.
Su Wan steadied herself against the wall, patted her chest to catch her breath, her eyes still filled with lingering surprise and joy, and smiled at Li Qingshan:
"Your mother never imagined in her life that she would be able to fly up into the sky like a bird and see the world!"
Li Qingshan smiled and handed him the water glass, "Drink slowly, don't choke."
Bai jumped off Su Wan's shoulder and tugged at her sleeve. "Grandma, shall we go pick clouds next time?"
"Silly child, you can't reach the clouds."
Su Wan smiled and gently pinched her nose, her eyes full of affection.
Just then, Xiaobai suddenly remembered something, ran to Li Qingshan's room, and brought out a small package.
She opened the cloth bag, which was full of colorful fruits that emitted a faint fragrance.
"Grandpa and Grandma, these are for you to eat!"
Xiaobai presented the spirit fruit to the two elders like a treasure, her little face full of seriousness, as if she were performing an extremely important ritual.
She first handed Su Wan a bright red, translucent Vermilion Fruit with a subtle shimmering sheen:
"Grandma, this fruit is sweet, but the most amazing thing is that it can make your body feel clean inside and out, like you've been washed with fairy energy!"
Then, she picked up a fruit shaped like a small pear, golden all over, as if cast from fine gold, and handed it to Li Guoqiang:
"Grandpa, eating this golden pear will make your bones feel warm and cozy, like inexhaustible energy is welling up from between your bones!"
Su Wan took the Vermilion Fruit, and as soon as she bit through the thin skin, her mouth was instantly filled with incredibly sweet juice.
A gentle yet abundant heat immediately flowed from my throat into my abdomen, then transformed into countless threads, rapidly reaching every part of my body.
"Mmm," she couldn't help but let out a soft, comfortable hum.
It felt like soaking in a hot spring, with every pore opening up, and a few fine gray-black grime seeping from the surface of my skin, carrying a faint fishy smell.
At the same time, all the physical damage she had suffered over the past three years was completely swept away. She felt so light and refreshed, as if she had become decades younger, and even her eyesight had returned to that of a teenager.
No, it's even better than that.
This is not just superficial moisturizing, but a purification and rebirth from the inside out.
"This, this fruit,"
Su Wan was both surprised and delighted. Looking at the back of her hands, which seemed much smoother and more lustrous, she felt that her physical condition was better than ever before.
Seeing his wife's reaction, Li Guoqiang no longer hesitated and took a big bite of the Golden Marrow Pear.
The flesh is crisp and tender, and the juice is sweet and mellow; once eaten, it feels like a gentle flame being ignited.
The heat is not scorching, but rather penetrates deep into the bones, nourishing the long-neglected joints and bone marrow.
The stiffness and dull pain in his arm, which he had difficulty raising due to frozen shoulder, vanished in just a few breaths, replaced by a vibrant warmth.
He subconsciously clenched his fist, feeling a long-lost, resilient strength emanating from his own muscles and bones.
What pleased Li Qingshan even more was that he could sense with his divine sense that after his parents consumed the spiritual fruit, their blood and qi were extremely active, and their entire bodily functions were elevated to an even better state, with abundant blood and qi and full of energy.
This is precisely paving the way for the possible " Bitter Sea " to come, laying the most solid foundation.
This transformation from the inside out is far more than just ordinary beauty or health enhancement; it is a manifestation of the nourishment and optimization of the very essence of life.
Su Wan and Li Guoqiang exchanged a glance, both seeing the undisguised shock and joy in each other's eyes.