CHAPTER 252: CHAPTER 175: 4TH ERA: PARASITIC TRUTH - NATURAL DISASTER OR MAN-MADE CALAMITY?

"Landlord Zhou, you are not far from death."

Niu Family Village.

Lu Yuan used the Eye of Truth, carefully observing the local wealthy man with both eyes, and suddenly made a shocking statement.

In his perspective,

Landlord Zhou’s internal organs were already riddled with holes, countless Blood Silk Worms burrowing in and out of his flesh, eating his organs and flesh clean.

As for his heart, it had twisted and deformed into a swollen tumor, like a nest, becoming a breeding ground for parasites.

When these Blood Silk Worms consume all his flesh, drain his marrow, hollow out his organs, and leave only an empty shell, that will be the time of Landlord Zhou’s death.

However, it seemed that there existed some bizarre symbiotic relationship between these Parasite Insect Race and all biological beings.

No matter how dire the host’s condition, as long as there was still utility, it could continue to survive in the world.

Thus, as long as Landlord Zhou could continue to provide nutrition to these worms, he might still live for another four or five years.

However, to those unaware, Lu Yuan’s words sounded extremely harsh.

"How dare you! The Patriarch is in the prime of his life, and you, a mere boy, dare to utter such nonsense?"

Several guards were furious, immediately berating him.

Landlord Zhou had come a long way with gifts, only for Lu Yuan to curse him to death upon arrival; wasn’t this bullying?

Although Lu Yuan was valued by Master Pu Xuan, destined to be a future disciple of the Buddhist Sect, Landlord Zhou was wealthy and influential in Qingshui County, and had never been humiliated in this way.

"You all, do not be rude!"

"Brother Lu is a disciple of the Immortal Master, with unfathomable abilities, not to be speculated by us mere mortals!"

However, upon hearing this, Landlord Zhou’s body trembled, and he hurriedly apologized to Lu Yuan.

Not only was he not angry, but he also became even more respectful and in awe of Lu Yuan.

Because one’s family knows their own matters.

Over the years, Landlord Zhou had indulged in debauchery excessively and had used various substances to enhance pleasure, causing his body to become depleted, leaving him short of breath and panicky even when walking.

And as early as a year ago, when Landlord Zhou learned that Master Pu Xuan was practicing medicine in Qingshui County, he had visited him with great admiration, only to be told that he was beyond cure.

Of course.

With Master Pu Xuan’s powerful cultivation at the Core Formation Stage, if he spared no cost, extending Landlord Zhou’s life by decades would also be a simple matter.

However, although Landlord Zhou held some power in Qingshui County, to a Core Formation Cultivator, a worldly wealthy man was no different from an ant, not worth the trouble for Master Pu Xuan.

Learning his end was near, Landlord Zhou returned home in despair.

Over the past year, he spent all his wealth to search for immortals and teachers desperately trying to extend his life but repeatedly hit a wall, gaining nothing.

After all, birth, aging, sickness, and death are natural laws, unavoidable even by immortals, let alone an ordinary person like him.

He simply did not expect that Lu Yuan could immediately see the serious illness within him.

Such a miraculous ability made Landlord Zhou completely convinced, without a trace of disdain towards Lu Yuan.

"Immortal Master Lu, if you have a way to cure me, I am willing to offer all my wealth and commit the rest of my life to serve you at your command!"

Landlord Zhou repeatedly bowed and saluted, with a sincere tone, pleading earnestly.

In the face of death, money, power, dignity, and status were nothing but dung.

If Lu Yuan could truly extend his life, what was a little wealth?

"Have you ever taken Treasure Medicine that enhances Qi and blood?"

Lu Yuan asked curiously.

The Blood Silk Worms within Landlord Zhou’s body were not only numerous but also extremely vital, producing a strong desire in Lu Yuan’s Qi and Blood Gu.

After all, the Qi and Blood Gu was derived by Lu Yuan using his Heaven-defying Comprehension, based on the parasitic principles of the Blood Silk Worms.

Therefore, for the Qi and Blood Gu, the thriving Blood Silk Worms within Landlord Zhou were indeed a great tonic.

"To be honest, Immortal Master, I have indeed consumed quite a lot of Treasure Medicine."

Landlord Zhou replied respectfully, increasingly in awe of Lu Yuan’s abilities.

At the same time, a slight hope emerged in his heart; could it be that Lu Yuan truly had a way to extend his life?

The mere thought of this made Landlord Zhou ecstatic, calling Lu Yuan "Immortal Master" at every turn, his attitude becoming increasingly diligent.

Lu Yuan neither affirmed nor denied this.

In fact, helping Landlord Zhou extend his life was not difficult.

Due to the distortion of the Heavenly Dao, there exists a twisted symbiotic relationship between all beings and the Parasite Insect Race in this world.

When the host still holds value, the internal parasites won’t pose a great threat, and they may even provide powerful forces in return.

For instance, although Blood Silk Worms consume organs, they can also make a person as strong as an ox.

However, as parasites reproduce rapidly when their number reaches a certain limit, and the container can no longer provide sufficient nutrients and resources, the collapse of the container is imminent.

If Landlord Zhou wishes to extend his life, there are two simplest methods.

One way is to embark on the path of cultivation, enhancing his own potential.

The reason for a mortal’s weakness and susceptibility to disease is the lack of Life Energy, unable to withstand the parasites’ erosion.

But once becoming a cultivator, not only will the body’s qualities drastically improve, but even low-level worms would become food and nutrients for other higher-level insect races.

However, this approach is akin to fighting poison with poison, drinking poison to quench thirst.

Because after absorbing a large amount of Polluted Spiritual Qi, a more powerful parasite will emerge within the cultivator’s body.