Su Qingchen was Zhang Xuanchen's alias at the moment.
He had long since informed the Su Family's upper ranks.
Even if Yin Qianbao investigated, he would not uncover the slightest flaw.
"Ah, Brother Su, what are you saying?
We cultivators should naturally focus on cultivation.
Brother Su's talent is quite good, and you possess the potential for Foundation Establishment.
You mustn't live a layabout life like mine."
As he spoke, Yin Qianbao let out a sigh.
If his talent had been better, how could he have become so dispirited?
When he had first awakened his Spiritual Root, he had worked hard as well.
But after seeing the results of his three years of cultivation surpassed in seven days by a genius disciple of the Yin Family, the striving heart within him had been utterly shattered.
After that, he became increasingly decadent.
Unwilling to endure the cold looks within the clan, he had volunteered to go out and manage the family business.
That left him in peace and freedom.
Seeing Yin Qianbao's expression, Zhang Xuanchen comforted him, saying, "Brother Yin, do not belittle yourself.
Throughout the ages, quite a few cultivators with Five-element Spiritual Roots have broken through to Foundation Establishment, even to the Golden Core realm.
I read in an ancient text that breaking through to Nascent Soul with a Five-element Spiritual Root could forge the strongest possible foundation.
The five elements engendered one another, leaving spiritual power inexhaustible.
Their combat strength was extraordinary.
And after a cultivator broke through to Nascent Soul, the influence of their Spiritual Root diminished greatly. Breaking through to higher realms depended more on comprehending heaven and earth."
Hearing this, Yin Qianbao gave a bitter smile.
"That may be true, but crossing the two realms of Qi Refinement and Foundation Establishment with a Five-element Spiritual