Song Xiao

Song Changsheng did not go down to join them. Instead, he went straight into the spirit-testing room of the Hall of General Affairs. This time, Song Qingxiao and Song Youzhong were in charge of testing spiritual roots. Seeing Song Changsheng enter, the two silently bowed, then returned their focus to the task at hand.

"Place your hand on the platform in front of you." Song Qingxiao patiently guided the little boy undergoing the test.

The boy was clearly nervous. Under everyone's gaze, he timidly placed his hand on it. After waiting for a moment, the spirit-testing platform showed no reaction whatsoever.

Song Youzhong gave a slight shake of his head and announced directly, "No spiritual root. Next."

No one paid any heed to the little boy's despondence. Everyone quickly moved on to the next test. They had seen this sort of thing far too often and had no time to offer comfort or sympathy.

Those with spiritual roots were a minority in the end. It was already quite good if one emerged from among several hundred.

Even if one or both parents were Qi Refining Cultivators, only one would emerge from every few dozen children. Unless both parents were Foundation Establishment Cultivators—then it was one hundred percent.

"Wood, water, and earth Three-Element Spiritual Root." As he watched the dazzling colors bloom upon the spirit-testing platform, a slight fluctuation entered Song Qingxiao's voice. A Three-Element Spiritual Root had appeared so quickly—an auspicious sign. It seemed this round of spirit testing might yield several promising seedlings.

"What is your name?"

"Song Jingyu," the little girl answered timidly.

"Very good. Follow him to the back and wait." Song Qingxiao spoke kindly. Song Changsheng also smiled in response. A Three-Element Spiritual Root was already a pillar of the clan's future.

Perhaps Song Changsheng's luck