Rebuilding the Immortal Cultivator Clan

Chapter 1478: Chapter 1208: Denial

”There is no need to say much about accepting disciples, but if you possess a Spiritual Root, I will teach you cultivation, and give you a method that leads directly to the Individual Immortal Realm, along with numerous Spiritual Objects, to repay karmic debts.”

After pausing for a moment, Li Zhixuan continued, ”But the problem lies in, what if you do not possess a Spiritual Root, have you thought about what to do?”

She is not very familiar with the nearby Immortal Tao influences, but if following the family practice of spirit testing the clan members who meet the age criteria annually, judging by his appearance, he is around fifteen or sixteen, likely without a Spiritual Root.

Of course, there’s also the possibility that he simply hasn’t undergone spirit testing yet.

”I don’t know if I have a Spiritual Root or not, if I don’t...”

The young man seemed somewhat confused, utterly obsessed with cultivation for countless years, never contemplating what he would do if he couldn’t cultivate.

Perhaps he would be like his childhood friends, marrying and having children early, forever confined to a tiny corner of the world.

The elder beside him seemed to want to say something but ultimately remained silent.

”Let me test if you have a Spiritual Root first.”

For Li Zhixuan, there was no need to use external devices, she simply directed her Divine Sense into the depths of his Dantian.

Within the Dantian, still shrouded in Chaos, five parallel strands of Spirit Light flickered. Upon discerning them, she couldn’t help but sigh in her heart.

A moment later, she said, ”You do have a Spiritual Root, but the aptitude is mediocre; on the path to cultivation, it will be extremely difficult.”

In truth, how could this young man’s aptitude be merely mediocre? It was exceedingly poor, possessing all Five Elements Spirit Roots. If those elements were balanced, they could transform into a special Spiritual Body.

Yet regrettably, his Five Elements were imbalanced, with the Fire Spirit Root having two more parts, while the Water Spirit Root and Earth Spirit Root were each missing a part.

It was precisely this minute difference that caused his aptitude to be extraordinarily poor compared to others!

One could say that compared to him, Li Zhixuan’s Four Spiritual Roots were considered quite outstanding.

It should be known, she did not place much value on aptitude, as her own was not particularly good. However, the young man before her was exceptionally poor.

”Immortal Master, please do not hide the truth in this matter.”

At this moment, the elder suddenly spoke, saying to the young man, ”In fact, your spiritual aptitude was tested when you were five, but it was so exceedingly poor that it didn’t even meet the criteria for servant disciples.”

”Moreover, as the family did not practice cultivation, they lacked the ability to care for you, thus leaving you at home to tend to family affairs and peacefully live out your life.”

”But...” the young man suddenly became somewhat excited.

”Are you wondering why you don’t recall this?”

The elder’s face showed a touch of fear and said, with moist eyes, ”When you were eight, you suddenly had a high fever, nearly losing your life. Thankfully, you survived, but forgot past events.”

”Back then, we all thought it was a blessing that you forgot the spirit testing results, reconciled yourself to being an ordinary person. Yet unexpectedly, your desire to seek Tao grew ever stronger, daring to venture into the depths of the big mountains this time... Alas!”

”Grandfather...”

”Enough, enough. This encounter with the Immortal Master may indeed be the fabled opportunity.”

The elder turned toward Li Zhixuan, suddenly kneeling and performing a grand ceremony, pleading, ”I don’t understand the karmic discussions of the Immortal Master, only ask that the Immortal Master guide my inept grandson, leave him with a life-saving means.”

If possible, he preferred his grandson to become a disciple and stay by this remarkable Immortal Master’s side. Not for any grand achievements, but at least for safety.

However, since the other party clearly stated from the start that she would not accept disciples, the elder dared not risk offending the Immortal Master, forcing him to make another request.

”Alright.”

Li Zhixuan agreed without hesitation.

The teachings, Individual Immortal Realm cultivation method, along with numerous Spiritual Objects, were indeed not enough to repay the guidance, but adding in three life-saving interventions would balance the karmic debt.

Of course, if she were ruthless enough, she could directly kill him, naturally dissipating the karmic connection.

Yet Li Zhixuan was not one to repay kindness with enmity; if it left a mental blockage, hindering her own cultivation path, she would be at a disadvantage.

”I will accompany you back, and during the time ahead, impart some fundamental knowledge about the cultivation world and guide your cultivation. Once you officially become a cultivator, I will then depart.”

”Thank you, Immortal Master!” The young Li Rulong was thrilled; he could finally embark on the path of cultivation! Despite his poor aptitude, he believed that someday, he would become a very powerful cultivator!

He harbored utmost confidence in this regard.

Upon seeing this, Li Zhixuan nodded silently, noting the excellent temperament the boy possessed, with ample enthusiasm towards cultivation.

Though his aptitude...

At this thought, she shook her head again.

Despite her own mediocre aptitude, she at least had family support, never lacking in cultivation resources each month, thus surviving the initial difficulties.

Later, she found a suitable Sword Dao of Slaughter and joined a major influence, lacking neither companions, nor land, nor wealth.

But besides the numerous Spiritual Objects she gifted, Li Rulong had only a single cultivation method.

No mentors for guidance, no fellow Daoists for mutual support, lacking a Spirit Land rich in Spiritual Energy, even the Methods were incomplete.

His cultivation path was undoubtedly destined to be fraught with hardships.

However, Li Zhixuan did not overly concern herself. After all, they were but strangers bound by fortuitous encounter; yet, in teaching Li Rulong, she was nonetheless very earnest and responsible.