Testing Spirit Roots

"Can it test Spirit Roots?" Several people gathered around, their faces filled with confusion and curiosity. Lin Qingyao was the first to speak:

"Husband, what is the purpose of testing Spirit Roots?"

"If you place your hand on the stone and it lights up, it means you have Spirit Roots."

Shen Jingchuan placed the Spirit Testing Stone in the center of the stone table and said with a smile:

"With Spirit Roots, you can embark on the path of cultivation, just like me."

Lin Qingyao's eyes widened in surprise.

"Really? Then... then I can cultivate myself into a celestial master like my husband in the future?"

Bai Ruoli stood silently to the side, but a light shone brightly in her eyes. The maids couldn't contain themselves any longer; Yue'er tugged at Qingshu and Qinghua, gazing at him expectantly.

"Young Master, can we be tested too?"

"Brother, we want to take the test too."

"Everyone gets a turn, one at a time, what's the rush?" Shen Jingchuan waved his hand and pointed to Lin Qingyao, "Qingyao, you go first. Place your palms flat on the stone, don't think about anything, just quietly clear your mind."

Lin Qingyao stepped forward as instructed, took a deep breath, and gently placed her right hand on top.

Everyone held their breath, crowding around with their heads, staring intently at the rock.

One breath, two breaths, and the stone remained motionless.

The light in Lin Qingyao's eyes dimmed little by little, and the corners of her mouth drooped. Just when she thought she had no hope, Shen Jingchuan's gaze sharpened.

He could see clearly that from the deepest part of that Supreme-Grade Spirit Testing Stone, a faint light was emanating—and it wasn't just one color.

White, cyan, blue, red, and yellow—five colors appear together, flowing slowly through the stone, corresponding to the five elements: metal, wood, water, fire, and earth—and none are missing.

However, without exception, all five rays of light were as faint as a thin mist, appearing and disappearing, flickering and uncertain, as if they were blocked by something, and only a tiny bit of light could be seen through despite great effort.

If this Spirit Testing Stone hadn't been upgraded to the highest grade, and instead a lower-grade Spirit Testing Stone had been used, it wouldn't have been able to detect anything at all.

Shen Jingchuan understood; he remembered the shopkeeper's words:

Nine out of ten Hidden Spirit Roots are the lowest grade of the Five Spirit Roots, with thin and blocked Spirit Veins that cannot be detected by ordinary Spirit Testing Stones. They must be opened with Vein Expanding Pill- opening pill before they can even begin to cultivate. This method is the most resource-intensive and the most difficult to achieve success.

That's probably what they meant.

He himself possessed Five Spirit Roots, so how could he not know the hardships involved? It was only because he had Heaven-Grade Cultivation Method, a plentiful supply of high-grade pills, and this Heaven and Earth Ring that he had made it this far.

Lin Qingyao couldn't see what was inside the stone, but she saw Shen Jingchuan's expression change repeatedly, and her heart was pounding with anxiety.

"Do I... do I lack Spirit Roots?"

Shen Jingchuan snapped out of his daze and, seeing her on the verge of tears, laughed instead.

"Yes, of course you have it. You have the Five Spirit Roots, possessing all five elements: metal, wood, water, fire, and earth—you lack none."

Lin Qingyao was overjoyed. "So that means I can cultivate too?"

Shen Jingchuan nodded:

"It's just a bit hidden; it's Hidden Spirit Root. I won't lie to you. Cultivating with Five Spirit Roots is much slower than others, and it also consumes more resources. Hidden Spirit Roots need to have their Spirit Veins opened up with elixirs first."

Lin Qingyao's eyes, which had just brightened, dimmed again.

Shen Jingchuan changed the subject and squeezed her hand:

"However, it may be slow, but it's not like you can't cultivate. Don't you have me? I'll find a way to get Spirit Stones and pills. I'll give you pills to open your meridians later. Your husband myself has Five Spirit Roots, and I've still managed to cultivate to where I am today, haven't I?"

Lin Qingyao then stopped crying and smiled, nodding emphatically.

Shen Jingchuan then looked at Bai Ruoli.

Bai Ruoli was clearly uneasy, her fingers twisting the hem of her clothes as she walked over step by step, too nervous to utter a single word. Shen Jingchuan reached out and gently patted her soft back:

"Come on, Ruoli, put your hand on it. It's okay, don't panic, just clear your mind and calm down."

Bai Ruoli nodded, but her heart was far from calm.

She truly desired a Spirit Root. She had just heard her husband say that even someone like Lin Qingyao could cultivate, though her aptitude wasn't exceptional, she had still entered the immortal realm. Her demands weren't high; even just being like Sister Lin would have been enough for her.

She had heard Shen Jingchuan say that cultivators have long lifespans and can retain their youthful appearance for a long time. She didn't seek to become an immortal; she only wanted to spend more years with her husband and not grow old so soon.

With this thought in mind, she gently placed her hand on the Spirit Testing Stone, closed her eyes, and gradually emptied her mind.

The next instant, Shen Jingchuan's eyes widened in surprise.

The Spirit Testing Stone suddenly lit up, but instead of displaying a variety of colors, it revealed only one color—a crystal-clear blue with a hint of frosty white.

The light was solid, pure, and flowed steadily without a trace of impurity. Compared to the five faint rays of light that Lin Qingyao had just emitted, it was like heaven and earth.

"This is..."

Shen Jingchuan was stunned on the spot. He was only a novice and couldn't identify what kind of Spirit Root it was. He only knew that a single Spirit Root was more extraordinary the purer its light.

He dared not delay and immediately summoned someone through his Divine Sense.

"Sister Xian'er, come and take a look, what kind of Spirit Root is this?"

Upon hearing this, Xian'er glanced at the object, her tone tinged with surprise.

"Oh, not bad. This is a mutated form of Variant Spirit Root, Ice Spirit Root, and Water Spirit Root. It's a Mutated Single Spirit Root, on par with Heaven Spirit Roots. It's extremely rare, and the aptitude is quite good."

Shen Jingchuan's heart skipped a beat, then he was overjoyed and quickly asked her.

"Sister, do you have any cultivation Cultivation Method suitable for those with Ice Spirit Root?"

Xian'er looked disgusted and said irritably:

"You really dote on your little wife. Yes, of course I do! It's a Heaven-Grade Cultivation Method. I'll pass it on to you later, and then you can teach it to her."

"Thank you so much, sister." Shen Jingchuan thanked her deeply in his heart.

"Hmph, you big pervert."

Xian'er has a sharp tongue:

"You've taken one wife after another, resources are already scarce, and with so many people cultivating, how many more Spirit Stones will be wasted? You'll be very busy from now on."

"Sister, I..."

"Alright, alright, stop with me." Xian'er interrupted him impatiently. "I know what you want to say, just keep testing, I'll keep an eye on things for you here."

The reactions of the Spirit Testing Stones were observed by everyone.

This was so different from Lin Qingyao's reaction just now. With the light so bright, even though they didn't understand the intricacies, they could guess that Bai Ruoli had Spirit Roots.

Seeing Shen Jingchuan staring blankly at the stone, not saying a word for a long time, no one dared to go forward to disturb him. They all held their breath and looked at him expectantly.

Bai Ruoli tugged at his sleeve, and Shen Jingchuan suddenly came to his senses.

Without saying a word, he reached out and pulled Bai Ruoli into his arms, then lowered his head and kissed her deeply on the cheek.

Caught off guard, Bai Ruoli's face flushed crimson in front of so many people, her body stiffened, but her mind was still preoccupied with the stone, and her voice trembled.

"Husband... I... I have Spirit Roots now, right? Why is it so bright?"

"Yes, of course there is."

Shen Jingchuan put his arm around her, grinning from ear to ear:

"Ruoli, you don't just have Spirit Roots, your Spirit Roots are the best you can find in ten thousand miles!"

Bai Ruoli was stunned, almost unable to believe her ears.