Level Up in Martial World

Chapter 274: Lu Ying's Lifespan

"How are you doing, my son? After giving me all the paperwork," Lu Ying said with a smile on her face.

Hearing this, Lu Zhen coughed. "Don't worry, Mother, you don't have to handle the paperwork soon. I have a plan to manage it all."

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"Well, if you say so," Lu Ying casually shrugged.

"But the more troublesome thing is the enemy right now. How will you handle them, my genius of a monster son?" she said with a mischievous smile on her face.

"Yeah, I have a plan for it, but what name did you give me?" Lu Zhen said with a stunned expression.

"I am accurately describing what your potential can express," Lu Ying amusingly said.

"Mother, you think too highly of me," Lu Zhen said with a bitter smile.

"No, I don't think highly of you; it is just the way you are," she replied with a serious expression.

"Hmm?" Lu Zhen looked at her.

"I was once unsure about the vision that I saw of you, but now I am sure that you will be a great man in the future, a powerhouse among powerhouses, and will shatter the sun with just the tip of your fingers," Lu Ying said with a serious expression on her face.

"What vision are you talking about, Mother?" Lu Zhen asked with confusion.

"Do you remember my eyes bleeding, and I was seriously injured out of nowhere when seeing you with my golden irises?"

"Yes," Lu Zhen replied with a thoughtful expression on his face.

"Good. Then I will tell you the truth. My unique ability allows me to see the future, and the future I saw of you was terrifying, with billions of people all bowing towards you and a river of blood that flowed around you. Lu Zhen, you stood there with multiple arms like a god and shattered the sun with just a swipe of your hand," Lu Ying's expression gradually grew solemn.

"This… is this true?" Lu Zhen was shocked to hear this, not because of his future vision after all, as he had the cheat and many things; he had the confidence that, as long as he could survive, he would reach far and beyond. However, not in the wildest imagination had Lu Zhen thought to himself that his mother was hiding such a terrifying ability of seeing the future itself.

This shocked him the most.

"Yeah, I did see it. So remember, son, no matter what happens, you must keep your safety in mind and focus on your own life. Promise this to me, Lu Zhen." Lu Ying extended her hand with a serious expression.

"But…"

"No 'buts.' Just promise me. As a real man, you should never break your promise." Lu Ying looked at Lu Zhen's bulky figure with his emperor robe, looking domineering with an aura of authority around him.

"Okay, I promise you, Mother," Lu Zhen said as he tightened his hand around hers with a serious expression on his face.

"Good." Lu Ying nodded her head with a satisfied expression on her face.

"But now, to answer my question, does using your ability cause serious injuries to you?" Lu Zhen spoke, remembering the serious condition she was in after seeing his future.

"Yes, it does." Lu Ying simply nodded her head.

"It isn't as simple as just getting seriously injured, right? There must be terrifying consequences as well." Lu Zhen said with a grim face.

"This…" Lu Ying hesitated.

"You have to tell me, Mother." Lu Zhen pressed on.

"I lose a slight amount of lifespan."

Lu Zhen became expressionless when he heard this. "How much?"

"I can't tell." Lu Ying spoke with a bitter sigh.

"Hmm?" Lu Zhen suddenly looked at her with his crimson eyes turned bright golden.

Lu Ying looked at Lu Zhen with astonishment. She knew what her son's unique ability was, originating within his bloodline, so she remained unmoving as she let Lu Zhen scan her thoroughly.

[Lu Ying]

[Lifespan: twenty years]

[Qi Cultivation: Second-stage martial artist (peak)]

[Bloodline: Volgrith (80%), human (20%)]

[Proficiency: Fist proficiency (Grand master), Wood Qi proficiency (master)]

[Talent: Comprehension (high-grade), Cultivation (low-grade), Glimpse into the future]

Lu Zhen looked at the blue panel flickering before him with a narrowed gaze.

"What did you see, Lu Zhen?" Lu Ying said, suddenly feeling an ominous feeling.

"Your lifespan is only twenty years now," Lu Zhen said in a hoarse voice, with a small droplet of tears coming out of his eyes.

"This…" Lu Ying was shocked when she heard this, with widened eyes.

"Mother, from now on, you must not use this unique ability of the bloodline ever again. You heard me; you must never use it under any circumstances," Lu Zhen said as he extended his hand as well. "Promise me."

Lu Ying's cheeks inflated like a balloon with a grumpy expression. "Not fair, you can't use my own tactic against me, please."

"I did, now promise me," Lu Zhen said with a chuckle.

"Fine," she touched his hand. "I promise."

As they separated, a strange silence enveloped them.

Hahaha!

Both of them started to laugh at the same time, with a smile on their faces, and the heavy atmosphere changed to that of a cheerful one.

"Mother, I promise you that I will find a way to extend your laugh," Lu Zhen spoke in a determined tone.

"Good. If I can live, I will remain as your shadow to protect you or as your assistant for life. Show me the peak, Lu Zhen. I know my capability. Although I am talented and even have a very pure bloodline, I can never reach the peak at my age," Lu Ying replied with a sigh.

"So, Lu Zhen, my son, after you reach the peak of martial arts, tell me if there is truly immortality or if it is nothing but a vague dream that we are all pursuing."

"I promise you, Mother, that I will tell you if ever I could reach the peak of martial arts," Lu Zhen pledged without any hesitation.

Although Lu Zhen might not be able to peer into the future and whatnot, he had confidence in himself to rise to the top. Even in his previous life, without a cheat, through the hardships he faced, he became successful and landed a job at a prestigious company.

The difficulty was obviously higher, but Lu Zhen was prepared to face these challenges—why not challenge himself and see how far he can travel down the martial road.

"Now, leave and help Ancestor Lu; he was calling you previously," Lu Ying spoke with a proud expression on her face.

"Okay, Mother." Lu Zhen looked one last time at Lu Ying with his crimson eyes that seemed to be burning with hellfire as he left the palace with a careful stride.

After leaving the palace, Lu Zhen looked at the new structure that had been built in the span of a month and couldn't help but feel pride in himself.

The buildings from the previous Lu family were also nice; however, the ones he rebuilt were a mixture of his own knowledge combined with the architecture of the martial world making it a beauty.