Family Cultivation: I can see the prompts

6: Shi Zhong Shi TaoThe convening of the Ascension to Immortality Assembly made Qingtao Town, which had been quiet for a long time, quite lively.

The atmosphere reached its Peak after the town chief’s son was found to have a Spiritual Root.

Both parents and children seemed to have a little more confidence on their faces.

But only Lin Shiming, who was on the scene, knew that most people here would return disappointed; a Spiritual Root was also known as an immortal destiny.

How could an immortal destiny be so easily obtained!

After learning from Lin Yang that his son with Three Spiritual Roots was named Lin Zhong, Lin Shiming told Lin Yang to prepare more and gather more.

After ascending the mountain, it would be a separation between immortals and Mortals; if Lin Zhong were to descend the mountain, it would be at least after he turned twenty.

Before that, he would not be allowed to descend Fangmu Mountain.

As a Three Spiritual Roots, Lin Zhong was naturally highly regarded on Fangmu Mountain. If nothing unexpected happened, he would be of the same generation as him, and his name, Lin Shizhong, would be recorded in the Family genealogy.

“Next!”

...“Next!” As Lin Shiming continuously called out for the next person, one disappointed and bewildered child after another left.

And the scene began to fall silent.

Twenty-nine in a row, no new Spiritual Root holders appeared.

Lin Shiqi also took the Spirit Testing Plate from Lin Shiming.

“Seventh brother, take it easy. The last Ascension to Immortality Assembly, held once every five years, wasn’t this strong.”

Lin Shiming nodded, but did not say much. Instead, he took out a Spirit Stone and slowly began to absorb Spiritual Qi.

It wasn’t until the hundredth person that the second Spiritual Root holder finally appeared. It was a boy named Lin An, but he only had Five Spiritual Roots, barely having a chance to become a Cultivator.

But it still caused a great sensation on the scene.

The children being tested next, and the adults accompanying them, once again had hope.

From early morning until dusk.

Over 150 Spirit Testing Plate tests left both Lin Shiming and Lin Shiqi extremely fatigued.

Lin Shiming was still alright, still holding some anticipation, but Lin Shiqi had already started to go through the motions. She also didn’t believe that the remaining thirty-odd people would produce a good Spiritual Root holder.

Most of the children had already been tested, with one Three Spiritual Roots and two Five Spiritual Roots appearing in total.

“Third sister, you should go rest. Leave the rest to me!” Lin Shiming also saw Lin Shiqi’s exhaustion and her depleted disappointment.

Lin Shiqi nodded, walked to the side, and quietly began to restore her magic power.

“Oh!”

Lin Shiming was suddenly a bit surprised. In front of him, Wang Mazi was peeking around, pulling a shy little girl.

It was the same little girl who had brought him tea yesterday.

Her timid appearance was no different from yesterday.

“Immortal Master, I am Wang Mazi, and this is my humble daughter, Ya’er. I trouble Immortal Master!” Wang Mazi immediately prostrated himself and kowtowed heavily.

Lin Shiming ignored Wang Mazi and instead waved to the little girl.

The little girl placed her hand on the Spirit Testing Plate, and Lin Shiming then controlled his Spiritual Qi to guide it.

However, the next moment, a burst of red and green light shot out from Ya’er’s body, with streaks of glowing mist, profoundly extraordinary.

The dual attributes of fire and wood were revealed without reservation!

“A Two Spiritual Roots Genius!” Lin Shiqi, who was beside him, was dumbfounded. She had only seen such glowing mist on their eldest brother, Lin Shijie, and it was that time that she realized that people were not all the same.

Some people are destined to Cultivate, taking a step that is enough to look down on all others, while some are destined to be a foil.

So she chose to be a Spirit Plant Master, choosing to contribute to the Family. Even if she turned into a pile of dry bones a hundred years later, every step the Lin Family took forward would bear her footprints. She did not regret it; born into the Family, she should take the revitalization of the Family as her responsibility.

Lin Shiming was also a bit surprised, his expression changing several times.

No matter how hard he thought, the Two Spiritual Roots Genius turned out to be this timid little girl.

The Mortals were fine; they only knew that another Spiritual Root holder had appeared. In their eyes, Two Spiritual Roots and Five Spiritual Roots all meant having a Spiritual Root. After all, no one’s Spiritual Root would grow legs, so they had no concept of good or bad, and could only follow along with the cheers.

Wang Mazi was the most excited, constantly thanking this and that, even thanking his ancestors and everyone, quite exaggeratedly.

But at this moment, no one would mock him, and it was even possible that in the future, the appellation Wang Mazi would no longer exist, but rather Master Ma of Qingtao Town.

For every Mortal who gives birth to a Spiritual Root, the Lin Family would support him with a life of wealth and prosperity, and even secure him a minor official position.

Like this time, if Lin Yang and Wang Mazi wanted it, Lin Shiming could arrange for them to take a minor official position in Xing County, which the Lin Family controlled, making them even more carefree.

“Ya’er, do you have a formal name?” Lin Shiming carefully observed the little girl. The latter obviously didn’t yet know what a Spiritual Root would specifically bring her.

She only knew that she would have a good life in the future, and her father would be more satisfied, nothing more.

“No!” The little girl shook her head.

“Your window faces that Spirit Peach Tree, which means you like peach blossoms. Then you shall be called Wang Tao. However, after you enter Fangmu Mountain, you will be called Lin Tao, full name Lin Shitao. In the future, you can be the first female Cultivator of the Shi Generation!” Lin Shiming didn’t care if the little girl understood what it meant to be the first female Cultivator of the Shi Generation; he just gave her a concept first.

“Lin Tao?” The little girl mumbled, then recited it a few more times to herself, before nodding vigorously and smiling as she said:

“Immortal Master, I am willing to be called that. It sounds much better than Ya’er!”

“Hmm, but don’t call me Immortal Master anymore. Call me Seventh Brother!” Lin Shi continued to speak with Lin Tao for a few moments, then called over Lin Zhong and the remaining two Five Spiritual Roots holders, briefly describing life on Fangmu Mountain in the future.

And he gave them two days to enjoy a short reunion with their parents.

As for the remaining dozen or so children who hadn’t been tested, they piqued Lin Shiqi’s interest, and she actively requested to test them.

But the result, well, none of them passed.

After sending everyone away, Lin Shiming took Lin Shiqi and flew towards Green Peach Mountain.

It was getting late, and both of their magic powers were largely depleted, so they naturally returned to the Formation within Green Peach Mountain to Cultivate and recover.

However, along the way, Lin Shiqi had many questions. In front of Mortals, she had maintained some composure.

Now, she kept pestering Lin Shiming with questions. Lin Shiming naturally had a headache and vaguely tried to deflect her.

But a woman’s curiosity was clearly beyond Lin Shiming’s imagination, and in the end, she blurted out a classic line.

“Do you like that little girl, and specifically held the Ascension to Immortality Assembly for her?”

In that instant, Lin Shiming’s jaw dropped. She could actually come up with such a shocking guess, and actually say it out loud!

Lin Shiming could only keep explaining, but it was better not to explain. The more he explained, the more Lin Shiqi insisted.

Finally, she even solemnly promised to keep Lin Shiming’s secret.

Lin Shiming could only secretly regret it. If he had known, he would have let each person test fifty, exhausting Lin Shiqi’s magic power so she would be too busy to bother him.

Indeed, that saying is true: people shouldn’t eat too much.

And Cultivators, their magic power shouldn’t be too abundant!