Family Rise by Daily Intelligence

Chapter 120: Chapter 115: Spirit Vein Upgrade, Jade Lotus, and Stone Spiritual Root

After another half-cup of tea time.

All the spirit light faded away.

Everyone sensed that the spiritual energy of Luofeng Mountain had become much denser compared to before.

Especially those newly promoted Qi Cultivation clan members, who were all beaming with joy:

”Great, from now on, we should at least be able to cultivate in the Spiritual Spring Well for three days every month.”

”That might not be the case. The last time the Clan Leader’s wife taught us, she said that cultivating in the Spiritual Spring Well will require Clan Contribution Points. If we want to cultivate more in the Spiritual Spring Well, we need to work harder and excel in at least one of the Hundred Skills of Cultivation.”

”But right now, we’re just in the First-Layer Qi Cultivation, what can we do?”

”The clan has over a hundred acres of Spirit Field, and just weeding requires a lot of people. Then there’s refining Seven-Star Grass into talisman paper; it’s the simplest job we can do. At worst, we can guard the Yanyang Woodland, do odd jobs at the Hundred Treasures Pavilion, or raise Bailing Fish at Moon Lake. As long as we’re diligent and have the right eye for work, there are plenty of opportunities to accumulate Contribution Points.”

”....”

Fu Changren overheard the newcomers’ discussion and turned to his fourth sister Fu Changli, sighing:

”These kids are really lucky to be living in these times. Back in our day, dozens of us lined up for this one Spiritual Spring Well at Luofeng Mountain. Forget about once a month, we’d be thrilled to get a few turns in a year. Now, the clan has five more Spiritual Spring Wells than before. If only....”

If only he had been born in this era.

Even with his poor talent, he wouldn’t still be stuck at the Qi Cultivation Fourth Layer at over thirty years old, leading to his ordeal in the Ten Thousand Ghosts Abyss.

Fu Changli noticed her brother’s growing despondency and quickly comforted him:

”Brother, look at the clan’s momentum, surely we’ll be able to find a way to heal your dantian in the future.”

But that’s easier said than done.

Fu Changren smiled bitterly in his heart.

Fu Changsheng felt the abundant spiritual energy of Luofeng Mountain, but at that moment, he heard a familiar mechanical voice in his mind.

”Ding”

”You have upgraded the family’s Tier One Middle-Grade Spirit Vein at Luofeng Mountain to a Tier One High-Grade Spirit Vein, gaining two hundred Clan Contribution Points.”

Immediately afterwards,

The clan contribution points on the panel soared from four hundred to six hundred.

Seeing the points rising, Fu Changsheng couldn’t suppress the smile on his lips. Resisting the urge to participate in the Double Lottery, he glanced at the group of newcomers but did not see Stone’s figure:

”That kid, didn’t he come?”

Fu Changsheng turned to say a few words to Liuu Meizhen, planning to go to the Academy to find him. After testing Stone’s Spiritual Root, he should also retreat for cultivation.

As he turned around.

He saw Yaoyao being held in the arms of Fairy Lady Cai’s daughter Jade Lotus. Jade Lotus wore a veil, and whatever Yaoyao said to her made her deep eyes reveal a rare hint of a smile.

Fu Changsheng was a bit puzzled.

Yaoyao, this child, usually apart from her nanny, only lets him and Meizhen hold her. To have others do so is near impossible, yet now she leaned comfortably in Jade Lotus’ arms:

”This child...”

Leaving the mountain peak.

He arrived at the Academy.

The lecture hall was empty, with no sign of Stone.

He turned to the small bamboo courtyard.

This place was specially arranged for newcomers to live in.

With a swipe of his Divine Sense.

In the last room of Room C, he saw a young boy sitting cross-legged, surrounded by a scant amount of spiritual energy that seemed summoned, as it gathered bit by bit around him as he practiced his cultivation technique.

The boy was Stone himself.

According to his brother’s observations these past few days, it was said that the boy, aside from going to class, spent nearly all day in his room. Even his meals were delivered to his door by servants, and his light remained on even late into the night.

Fu Changsheng stood by the door.

He gently knocked on the door.

After a while.

Stone finally opened the door. Seeing the Patriarch personally visiting, Stone hurried to salute, but Fu Changsheng waved him off:

”Come, let’s go to the Immortal Ascension Dojo.”

At this.

Stone clearly became nervous.

Fu Changsheng comforted him when he saw this:

”No need to be nervous. The path of cultivation, besides personal talent, places equal importance on perseverance and persistence. In this regard, you are far stronger than others. But cultivation also requires a balance of tension and relaxation. Occasionally, you should pause and engage in discussions about your Cultivation Insights with others.”

Stone felt warmth in his heart.

From childhood to now.

Nobody had ever shared such heartfelt words with him.

Yet.

He was already thirteen this year.

Starting later than others, if he didn’t work hard on his cultivation now, wouldn’t he fall behind quickly?

Nowadays, he had no worries about food or clothing, and the things he used and ate were the best. Such days were things he never even dreamed of before.

The Patriarch had rescued him from peril.

Such kindness.

He would remember for a lifetime.

Naturally, he wanted to become someone useful to repay the Patriarch’s goodwill.

Besides.

In such a favorable environment, indulging in play and laughter made him feel uneasy in his conscience.

Stone silently lowered his head and limped along behind Fu Changsheng.

Upon hearing these footsteps.

Fu Changsheng turned around, and Stone nearly stumbled into his arms in his inattention. Fu Changsheng crouched down, examined Stone’s limping right leg, and furrowed his brow.

He had originally thought that Stone’s right leg would simply heal with some rest.

But after a careful check just now.

He discovered it was more serious than he had imagined.

Moreover, the injury had lingered for a year, and Stone was in his growth phase; the bones and meridians had already dislocated. Without timely treatment, it could indeed result in permanent disability.

He rummaged through his storage bag.

His eyes lit up.

He tapped the storage bag.

With a flash of dawn light.

A pill bottle floated over to Stone:

”These are Bone Healing Pills. Take one each day, and in ten days, your right leg should recover as such.”

Stone suddenly looked up, timidly glanced at Fu Changsheng, and quickly lowered his head again, his body slightly trembling:

”Thank you, Patriarch, for the medicine!”

This child was still too reserved.

Perhaps it was related to his upbringing.

Along the way.

Question and answer.

He found out that Stone had never been given a proper name since birth. Fu Changsheng pondered for a while and then said, ”You belong to the Yong generation; how about calling you Yongyi?”

This child was inherently resilient.

The name was more than appropriate.

”Thank you, Patriarch, for the name!”

Fu Yongyi’s voice carried a hint of delight.

The two arrived at the Immortal Ascension Dojo, and after closing the array.

Fu Changsheng said:

”Yongyi, don’t be nervous, just place your hands on the Spirit Testing Platform.”

”Yes, Patriarch.”

Fu Yongyi took a deep breath.

Limped forward.

After a deep breath.

He placed both hands on the Spirit Testing Platform.

A refreshing sensation swept over, dissipating the initial tension.

Fu Changsheng also watched the Spirit Testing Platform’s response intently, feeling nervous.

A moment.

Another moment.

....

A whole half cup of tea time passed.

Yet there was no reaction from the Spirit Testing Platform:

”This... what’s going on?”

Yongyi had managed to introduce spiritual energy into his body in less than a month, which suggested a decent Spirit Root Talent, yet now it showed no spirit root:

”Could it be a malfunction with the Spirit Testing Platform?”

That’s impossible too.

Molan’s mutated Ice Spiritual Root had been detected there.

This meant.

Yongyi had stepped into cultivation without a spirit root.

Fu Changsheng carefully recalled the information, which mentioned that at the age of six, Stone survived days of starvation after swallowing something in a ruined temple. Since then, he gained self-healing abilities.

Evidently.

Yongyi being able to step into cultivation was definitely related to this.

This was the first time Fu Changsheng had encountered such a situation.

After waiting for a long time, Fu Yongyi opened his eyes, but his face was pale. In the academy, other clan members would recount their spirit root testing experiences, all seemingly entering a strange, dark world, sensing a certain color of spirit light representing their spirit root attributes.

However.

He hadn’t sensed anything just now.

Fu Yongyi blankly and anxiously looked up at Fu Changsheng:

”Patriarch, am I... do I not have a spirit root?”

”Your situation is unique. I can’t give you a definite answer right now, but rest assured, since you can introduce spiritual energy into your body, you qualify for cultivation. Don’t lose heart, but... remember, if anyone asks you to test your spirit root in the future, you must avoid it. Additionally, today’s matter stays between you and me, not to be mentioned to others, understood?”

”Yes, Patriarch.”

At this moment, Fu Yongyi’s mind was a turmoil.

Seeing this, Fu Changsheng stepped forward, held his shoulders, and comforted:

”I will pay special attention to your cultivation in the future. If you encounter any issues, you can come to me. Don’t worry, though you haven’t detected a spirit root yet, your potential might even surpass everyone else’s!”