Scare You Half to Death

"Oh right, I forgot to ask your name, fellow Daoist," Li Wensong asked with a smile.

He was a little embarrassed. He had originally intended to ask Lu Qing'an his name after coming up, but he had completely forgotten about it after chatting for a while.

"Those close to me call me Lu Qing'an. As for other titles, I don't care anymore. Since you are Dan Yun's friend, then call me Brother Lu." Lu Qing'an looked up at Li Wensong, his tone unusually relaxed.

Brother Lu??

After thinking it over, Li Wensong decided to go along with Lu Qing'an's words. If Lu Qing'an was indeed a person of the Eternal Realm, then he would have gained a great advantage.

Not just anyone can become sworn brothers with someone in the Eternal Realm.

Even the person in the Eternal Realm who wanted to help him break through to the Eternal Realm had a purpose in helping him, and the two of them usually addressed each other as "fellow Daoist".

"Okay, Brother Lu, I have a question I'd like to ask you. I wonder if you could help me answer it?" Li Wensong smiled, trying to keep the atmosphere relaxed and harmonious. After all, it would be quite embarrassing if his hidden intentions were seen through after he asked the question.

Lu Qing'an didn't speak, but glanced at Li Wensong and smiled calmly.

Li Wensong blinked.

That smile has a somewhat meaningful feel to it.

What's the meaning?

Is this tacit approval?

"That's right. After breaking through to the Eternal Realm, a star field forms within one's sea of consciousness, and one becomes the Dao of that star field. Various powerful rules of heaven and earth spontaneously arise within that star field, which are then released for use. However, I've heard that one rule of heaven and earth is extremely difficult to generate, and that is cause and effect?"

Li Wensong deliberately made himself appear ignorant, looking like a student.

Upon hearing this question, Lu Qing'an wondered if the Eternal Realm was really that powerful.

Can the sea of consciousness become a star field?

Can one become the "Tao" oneself?

After that, will they be cultivating the rules of heaven and earth?

Fighting using the laws of heaven and earth?

He glanced at Li Wensong, knowing that Li Wensong was testing whether he was at the Eternal Realm, so he continued drinking his tea and gave a soft "hmm".

After receiving Lu Qing'an's reply, Li Wensong continued with a smile, "I've heard that among the Eternal Realm experts in the Nine Directions and Ten Domains, there are four beings who have derived the laws of cause and effect! Do you know them?"

He was talking about a secret within a circle of the Eternal Realm experts!

It is widely rumored that among the Peak Eternal Realm experts, three people have derived this Rule of Cause and Effect, but in reality, only a very few Eternal Realm experts know that it is not three people, but only two!

He learned this specific number from that person who was at the Early Eternal Realm.

The other party also said that fewer than a hundred people know this secret.

These hundred people were almost all Late Eternal Realm experts, and everyone knew that they were at the Peak Eternal Realm!

Only a handful of people at the Early Eternal Realm knew this, and he happened to know that person at the Early Eternal Realm!

Even Eternal Realm experts don't know this, let alone those in the Sovereign Realm.

As for the question he asked, it was quite clever, and he even set a trap in it!

It refers to four people!

Within the Eternal Realm circle, only three people are mentioned. If Lu Qing'an doesn't even know what's wrong with this question, then it's fake!

If we find out that there were three people, and correct him to say there were three people, then Lu Qing'an is indeed someone who operates within the Eternal Realm circle, and is very likely an Eternal Realm expert.

If we were to say that there are only two Eternal Realm experts who have derived the Rule of Cause and Effect, then Lu Qing'an would definitely be a Middle to Late Stage Eternal Realm expert.

It all depends on how Lu Qing'an answers!

Lu Qing'an knew what Li Wensong was up to from the beginning, so when faced with Li Wensong's question, he chuckled to himself.

"Um."

His answer was still just one word: a soft "hmm".

And he had a meaningful smile on his face.

Li Wensong was stunned.

Um, only one?

Lu Qing'an's performance left Li Wensong completely at a loss for how to assess it.

Does this mean she agrees with what he said, or... she already knows what he's trying to do, and is a little angry, but is only refusing to talk to him for Dan Yun's sake?

Seeing the meaningful look on Lu Qing'an's face and the growing impatience in his eyes, he fell silent.

It seems they really do know what he's thinking...

Dan Yun also noticed Lu Qing'an's change and felt immense pressure. She was almost afraid to let Li Wensong speak, so she quickly sent a telepathic message to Li Wensong: "Senior, my master seems to already know your intentions... Perhaps we should just let it go..."

Li Wensong's lips twitched slightly. He was unwilling to give up now that they'd come this far...

Try it one more time, just a tiny bit!

After trying this, I won't try any more!

"Brother Lu, do you know one of them? The moment I saw you, I felt that you were extraordinary, and I even suspected that you might be a Peak Eternal Realm expert!" Li Wensong spoke politely and respectfully, and took the opportunity to flatter Lu Qing'an. Even if his thoughts were seen through, such a remark should ease Lu Qing'an's displeasure.

Lu Qing'an spoke.

Do you want me to know you or not?

When he said this, he pretended to be expressionless, completely unlike his easygoing attitude at the beginning.

That's right!

The key is to seize the initiative!

You're asking me questions to test me, so why don't I just ask you questions in return?

Li Wensong: "..."

Good heavens! This pressure is immense!!!

"Fine, I won't argue with a junior like you. I know your intentions are for Dan Yun's sake, but I don't like being questioned." Lu Qing'an changed his tone, picked up his teacup, and took a small sip of tea.

These words are tantamount to saying, "I'll spare your life for Dan Yun's sake."

Li Wensong swallowed.

All right!

We've come full circle!

Nothing was detected!

"Brother Lu, you've misunderstood. I really did..."

"Hmm?" Lu Qing'an's eyes suddenly turned cold.

Li Wensong quickly shut up.

Moreover, Dan Yun's voice transmission was already ringing in his mind.

"Senior! That's enough! Please! Please don't do any more testing! Even if I'm scammed, I'll accept it willingly!"

Dan Yun was truly anxious.

She dared not gamble.

And things are pretty good now, she's become part of the Fourth Heaven Continent!

Li Wensong took a deep breath and replied telepathically with a "good".

That's enough!

The person who can put this kind of pressure on him must be no ordinary person.

I'm really worried, so I'll stay here a little longer. If someone really has a problem, they'll eventually slip up.

"I was presumptuous earlier, and I hope you won't be angry, senior. I apologize on my behalf," Li Wensong said, cupping his hands in greeting.

They don't even dare to call him Brother Lu anymore.

Lu Qing'an said expressionlessly, "I originally intended to help you break through today, but I've changed my mind now."

Li Wensong: "???!!!"

Helping me break through today?!

He felt as if he had been struck by lightning, and stood there dumbfounded.

No!

What the hell did I miss?!