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The Manor Master shook his head. "Little brother, several thousand years is a long time, but our generation is only the fourth since the Demon Realm's invasion. Starting with the second generation, all our descendants lost their Spiritual Roots. You're the exception, Brother Lin. I hope you'll look after the Sang Household in the years to come."

Zhu Min exclaimed, "But I haven't sensed any Demonic Aura on any of you. Is it hidden deep inside your bodies?"

The Manor Master smiled. "No. The Demonic Aura is in our bones and blood and flesh. It has become part of us, forcibly turning those of us born with Spiritual Roots into ordinary people."

Li Zi asked the System in her mind, System, what's going on? Does an invasion by the Devil Race leave lasting effects on humans?

The system replied, [Yes, and the effects are severe. They can persist through generations. To put it in terms you'll understand, some Demonic Aura can affect DNA and genes, making the damage hereditary. If ordinary people exposed to Demonic Aura aren't treated in time, their descendants may have weaker Constitutions. Some are even born healthy, only to die suddenly within a month.]

Li Zi hurriedly asked, Is there no way to fix it? No cure?

The system began flipping through its books.

Zhu Min and Sang Lin both grew tense.

If the system could find a cure, it would be a blessing to countless people!

While she waited for the system to search, Li Zi took out two porcelain bottles and handed them to the Manor Master.

"These are Medicinal Pills my senior brothers gave me. Even ordinary people can take them to loosen their sinews, strengthen their bones, and improve their health. Thank you for your hospitality."

Li Zi paused, then said earnestly,