Not long after Xu Chongming was born, the Clan Genealogy automatically recorded his information.
No aptitude, no bloodline.
That was normal. After all, Xu Mingyuan's branch had never produced anyone exceptional.
However, with the Xiantian Five Elements Creation Art, once Xu Dejing developed a true spiritual root, any children they had afterward would have a greater chance of possessing cultivation aptitude.
Moreover.
Xu Chongming would practice it in the future as well.
With each generation doing the same, a genius born with a true spiritual root would eventually appear. Even earth spiritual roots and heaven spiritual roots were not beyond possibility.
The same applied to the branches of Xu Mingwei, Xu Mingxuan, and Xu Mingxian.
"Wu Tao."
"Grand Elder." Wu Tao cupped his fists.
Xu Chuan smiled at him, took out a porcelain bottle, and handed it over. "This is a Bone-Strengthening Pill, a relatively rare pill that can strengthen a child's root bone.
"Wait a few years before giving it to Chongming. Once he begins practicing the martial way, it will let him advance by leaps and bounds."
"Thank you, Grand Elder." Wu Tao accepted it and cupped his fists again in gratitude.
Xu Mingxian stepped forward and presented a Jade Pendant as well. "This is a little trinket I refined. It contains formation restrictions and can withstand a blow from an early-stage grandmaster."
"Thank you, Fifth Uncle."
Xu Mingxuan's face immediately fell. "Father, Mingxian, you've both brought out such extraordinary gifts right away. How are the rest of us supposed to give anything?
"You're forcing me to learn an immortal art too."
Everyone burst into laughter.
Xu Mingyuan smiled. "Why don't you come learn talisman making with me?"
"No, Second Brother. I think I'm doing quite well as I am." Xu Mingxuan hurriedly raised a hand with a