Cultivation: From Servant to Revered Immortal

Chapter 348: Chapter 96: Spirit Root Sensitivity at 68 Points

Fire Spirit Root at sixty-one points, it’s already at the level of an Earth Spirit Root!

The fall of the Wu Family of Red Leaf Square back then was because they had a member with an Earth Spirit Root.

With such an aptitude, even without Core Formation Spiritual Objects, there’s a fair chance to form a True Pill.

From them came Master White Cloud, and then Master Wangchuan!

If another appears, where would it place the Cloud Light Sect?

Not to mention the Wu Family’s previous example, the Xu Family would also not dare to gamble.

And now, Xu Qingxiao confesses this matter to him, which also indicates his intention.

In hopes that Zhou Xun could accept her as a disciple.

Of course, Zhou Xun had no objections, he was naturally extremely pleased to accept a disciple with an Earth Spirit Root.

This means that in the future, Wangchuan Lake would have a True Pill Cultivator to oversee it.

Even if he is no longer present, the current supreme status could still be maintained.

”Where is your youngest daughter now, have you brought her along? If she truly is as you say, I can accept her as my fifth disciple!” Zhou Xun slowly spoke, sipping his Spirit Tea.

Xu Qingxiao was overjoyed at these words, understanding that Zhou Xun was quite likely to accept his youngest daughter.

”Shaoqing has secretly followed as well, and is currently in Wangchuan Square!” Xu Qingxiao immediately provided Xu Shaoqing’s exact location.

Zhou Xun promptly instructed Weih Qiuxin to personally bring her over.

...

On the other side, inside an inn in Wangchuan Square,

Xu Shaoqing sat idly, resting her chin on her hands, lost in thought.

”Father mentioned helping me to apprentice under Master Wangchuan, I wonder if it would really happen!”

The name of Master Wangchuan was famous to her ears.

Achieving Core Formation at less than 70 years old, and with a High-Grade True Pill, destined to be a Late-Stage Core Formation Cultivator.

Could such a person really accept her as a disciple?

However, if she could truly be accepted, she would be able to step out openly.

Unlike before, where she had to hide her name and couldn’t appear openly.

Even wanting to meet her own parents, she could only do so when no one was around.

She had endured such a life long enough!

Suddenly, a knock sounded at the door.

”Is Xu Shaoqing residing here?” A gentle female voice rang out, like a nightingale.

Hearing her real name called, Xu Shaoqing was startled!

”Could it be that I’ve been discovered?”

Her father had repeatedly warned her about the consequences of exposure, that not only would she be compromised, but the family would also be implicated!

At that moment, the voice spoke again.

”I am Weih Qiuxin, the Chief Steward of Wangchuan Square, and I am entrusted by Master Wangchuan to bring you to Lake Heart Island.”

”Weih Qiuxin?”

Hearing this explanation, Xu Shaoqing calmed down slightly, taking out a Tier Two High-Grade Talisman and holding it in her hand.

She then walked to the door and opened it.

In front of her stood an extraordinarily beautiful and poised woman.

Xu Shaoqing instantly recognized her and felt relieved.

As Xu Qingxiao’s daughter, she had seen portraits of the core figures of Wangchuan Lake and thus could recognize them.

”It’s truly the Chief Steward!”

Xu Shaoqing exclaimed with joy!

”Is it... really true that the Master wants to see me?”

Xu Shaoqing was somewhat excited, knowing this meant her father’s promise might indeed be fulfilled.

”Indeed, come with me!” Weih Qiuxin smiled.

”Yes, Chief Steward!”

She then waved her hand, packed her personal belongings, and followed Weih Qiuxin out.

...

Zhou Xun was currently chatting casually with Xu Qingxiao when light footsteps were heard on the stone path.

It was Weih Qiuxin bringing Xu Shaoqing back.

”I’ve retrieved Miss Xu, Master, and Master Xu!”

”If there is nothing more, I will take my leave!”

She bowed slightly, turned, and departed.

Zhou Xun cast his gaze upon the somewhat restrained young girl beside him.

She appeared identical to Xu Shaoping whom he saw the other day.

No surprise, twins indeed resemble each other.

”Greetings, Master Wangchuan, Father!” Xu Shaoqing bowed slightly.

Even though she had been raised in private, her mannerisms revealed a noble demeanor!

Zhou Xun gestured to his waist, took out a Spirit Testing Disc, and instructed:

”Place your hands on this.”

”Yes!”

Xu Shaoqing promptly extended her hands, placed them on the Spirit Testing Disc, and gently channeled her mana.

”Fire Spirit Root Sensitivity, sixty-one points!”

As expected!

Zhou Xun nodded slightly!

”I wish to take you as my registered disciple, what say you?”

Hearing this, Xu Shaoqing was momentarily stunned, then her face lit up with joy, as she hastily knelt down:

”Disciple... disciple Xu Shaoqing, greets Master!”

Her voice trembled slightly, her excitement palpable.

This meant she would no longer have to hide, she could step out openly in front of everyone!

As Xu Shaoqing!

Xu Qingxiao, watching from the side, was also filled with excitement, knowing all too well the hardships his daughter had endured,

He immediately stood up and bowed deeply to Zhou Xun:

”Thank you, Master. If there are any tasks in the future, Qingxiao will comply without hesitation!”

Zhou Xun waved his hand, taking the time to understand the situation of his new young disciple.

Although she was only eighteen, her cultivation had reached the Late-Stage Qi Refining.

This is the cultivation speed of the Earth Spirit Root.

It is worth noting that when Lin Xueying was this age, she was only at the Peak of Fifth-Layer Qi Refining, and Zhou Xun was merely at the Third-Layer Qi Refining!

Accepting a disciple with such outstanding aptitude, Zhou Xun was in excellent spirits and called upon a few other disciples to gather.

He allowed everyone to become acquainted with each other.

After that, Xu Qingxiao took his leave, while Xu Shaoqing remained at Wangchuan Lake, assigned to Zhou Jingsong by Zhou Xun.

...

After accepting this fifth disciple, Zhou Xun’s life returned to tranquility once again.

After daily cultivation, he delved into the study of the Puppetry Technique, refined arrays, and underwent Body Refinement...

Time passed by swiftly, and two years flew.

In the lake bottom cultivation room.

Zhou Xun sat cross-legged on a cushion, with a wholly purple, crystal-like spirit grass placed before him.

It was precisely the Tier Three High-Grade Spirit Medicine, Purple Ling Grass.

With the increasing number of lifebound spirit plants refined by Zhou Xun, his skills also became more proficient.

Presently, it only took two years to elevate a Tier Three High-Grade Spirit Medicine to Tier Four Low-Grade.

As for Tier Three Middle-Grade Spirit Medicine, it only took one year to elevate it to Top-Grade Level.

In these two years, Zhou Xun had already raised this Tier Three High-Grade Purple Ling Grass to Tier Three Top-Grade level.

Skillfully, Zhou Xun picked up the Purple Ling Grass and operated the Spring Condensation Technique.

Soon, a familiar scene appeared once again:

A green light point emerged from the Purple Ling Grass.

This time, the light point was extremely bright, about the size of a little finger.

Filled with a long-awaited anticipation, Zhou Xun directed the light point toward his body.

Upon contact with his skin, the light point instantly melted, transforming into billions of molecules that permeated Zhou Xun’s body.

Soon, Zhou Xun was once again immersed in the embrace of that warm current.

His body seemed to be cleansed, filled with vitality and vigor, his whole being sublimating.

Unknown how long it lasted, this sensation gradually faded.

At this moment, Zhou Xun opened his eyes.

Subsequently, he took out the Spirit Testing Disc, placing his hands on it, and gently activated his mana.

A faint light flashed.

”Wood Spirit Root Sensitivity of sixty-eight points!”

One step closer to the extreme of the Earth Spirit Root.

Inspecting inwardly, he saw one hundred and eighty-two drops of liquid mana suspended within his dantian.

According to his current progress, it would take up to three more years to reach the Foundation Establishment Peak!

This year, he was seventy-seven years old!

Besides advancements in his cultivation and spiritual roots, he also made significant progress in puppetry.

Just last month, Zhou Xun successfully refined a Tier Two Middle-Grade Puppet Beast, though the materials used slightly exceeded that tier.

Nonetheless, it was a great advancement.

Furthermore, Zhou Xun’s array skill had reached the peak of Tier Two High-Grade, nearing the Quasi-Third Tier level.

He planned to make some changes to the Mountain Protection Array of Wangchuan Lake, drawing the spiritual energy from the lake bottom spirit vein to the lake surface, simultaneously connecting Wangchuan Square.

After all, as the largest cultivator market in the western part of Xui Country, only having a Tier One High-Grade Spirit Vein was somewhat inexplicable.

And this was the reason restricting Wangchuan Square’s development.

After all, no Foundation Establishment Cultivator would linger long in a place without even a Tier Two Spirit Vein.

Such a place is not conducive to cultivation.

Moreover, after two years of nurturing, the power of those Treasure Talismans had increased, complemented by his avatar.

Even when facing a Late-Stage Core Formation Cultivator, he could remain unyielding.

Such strength was sufficient to guard some top-tier resources.

Therefore, Zhou Xun planned to reveal part of the truth about the spirit vein, also accelerating the cultivation speed of his disciples and subordinates.

”By then, my Wangchuan Lake will truly be worthy of the name ’Grotto Heaven Blessed Land’!”

...

Another month passed,

In the lake bottom cultivation room, Zhou Xun was holding the array map of Wangchuan Lake’s Mountain Protection Array, studying its modification scheme.

Suddenly, a burst of firelight flew in, hovering over the restriction.

Seeing this, Zhou Xun formed a hand seal with one hand, sending a spirit light onto it, and a clear voice instantly sounded:

”Master, disciple Wang Shun pays his respects!”

Zhou Xun felt a stir in his heart.

”Considering the time, Shun’er should be nearing Peak Qi Refining, it seems he seeks me regarding the Foundation Establishment affair!”

As he spoke, Zhou Xun put down the jade scroll in his hand, stood up, and went out.

Upon reaching the reception hall, Wang Shun was already waiting there!

”Greetings, Master!” Wang Shun bowed deeply and said.

For the past two years, Zhou Xun had been busy with cultivation, hardly summoning Weih Qiuxin and others.

His divine sense swept over Wang Shun’s body.

Indeed, Peak Qi Refining, he immediately said:

”You are here, I presume, to prepare for advancing to the Foundation Establishment Stage!”

”Master’s foresight is indeed profound, disciple came for precisely this purpose!” Wang Shun answered respectfully.

”Regarding the Foundation Establishment affair, your several senior brothers and sisters must have recounted to you much; hence, I will not repeat. The Foundation Establishment Pill required for breakthrough has long been prepared by me!”

”Remember, prioritize `steadiness` in all things!”

”Oh, by the way, if you’re not in a rush, you can wait for six months before proceeding with Foundation Establishment, by then, your success rate may increase slightly!”

Saying this, Zhou Xun tapped his storage bag, retrieved a delicate pill bottle, and handed it to Wang Shun.

The six-month time frame Zhou Xun mentioned was precisely what he needed to modify the array.

Once he completed the array modification, the spiritual energy concentration within the entire Wangchuan Lake region would rise to the Tier Three level!

With the support of Tier Three concentration spiritual energy, the probability of breakthrough would naturally be higher.

”Thank you, Master!” Wang Shun accepted the pill bottle!

”Go ahead!”

”Yes!”