txolops Chapter 7 Metal and Water Dual Spiritual Roots
Chapter 7 Metal and Water Dual Spiritual Roots
Han Xiaoliu sat by the stone table in the courtyard, gently tapping the surface with his fingertips as he took out the warm, smooth spirit-testing stone.
He waved to the little girl not far away.
A look of surprise instantly lit up Daya's eyes. Like a happy little deer, she hugged the bubble in her arms and skipped and hopped to Han Xiaoliu's side.
She tilted her head up, her voice soft and full of dependence: "Young Master!"
Her obedient and endearing appearance instantly softened Han Xiaoliu's heart, making it impossible for her to refuse the feeling of being relied upon wholeheartedly.
A warm feeling welled up in his heart for no reason, and he had the illusion that he was raising a daughter.
Han Xiaoliu reached out and gently ruffled Daya's soft hair, asking softly, "Daya, do you want to cultivate?"
"Yes!" Daya nodded vigorously, her little fists clenched, her eyes full of anticipation and longing.
"Alright, let's test your spiritual root first." Han Xiaoliu said, pushing the spirit-testing stone in front of her and gesturing for her to hold it in her hand.
Daya obediently stretched out her little hand and carefully reached for the spirit-testing stone.
However, she was still young and her hands were still small, so she could only barely grasp half of it.
Time passed second by second, but the spirit-testing stone showed no reaction. Han Xiaoliu's heart sank slightly, wondering if this girl was a mortal without spiritual roots.
Just as Han Xiaoliu was about to offer some words of comfort, Daya suddenly whispered, "Young Master, the stone is a little warm."
As soon as the words were spoken, a faint light began to emanate from inside the spirit-testing stone. The light was initially like a firefly, then grew stronger and stronger, and finally stabilized.
"Dual spiritual roots of metal and water!" Upon seeing this, Yu Niangzi couldn't help but cover her mouth and exclaim softly, her face full of surprise.
With dual spiritual roots, she is already considered top-tier in the cultivation world, and has even the potential to break through to the Core Formation stage. Her meticulous care and dedication over the past few years have finally paid off.
However, Han Xiaoliu's expression did not relax; instead, he frowned slightly.
Having dual spiritual roots is indeed good for cultivators in the human realm, but if we look at the wider world, this talent seems somewhat limiting.
To achieve greater success, the more complete one's spiritual root, the better.
Even if this girl stays with him and receives his resources, she can only ever reach the Nascent Soul stage. If she wants to advance further, she'll have to think of other ways.
Unless... she is brought into the "Dreamlike Minor Realms" and given the qualification to become an apprentice in a sect, and to learn the techniques of the Dreamlike Sect.
Only a cultivation system that directly points to the Great Dao can allow her to break through the shackles of her spiritual root and have a longer-term future.
However, Han Xiaoliu knew very well that the conditions for accepting disciples in the Dream World were extremely strict.
Condition 1: Possessing a special physical constitution.
Those who are born with the ability to bear the laws of nature do not need to have spiritual roots; they only need to have a special physique to enter the path.
Condition 2: Innate Daoist physique.
One must possess all five elements of spiritual roots to be a natural-born cultivator.
Just like the summoned spirits he cultivated, the reason why they are "mutated images" in the game is precisely because they have all five elements.
Ordinary summoned spirits typically only have one or two spiritual root attributes. Only after completing their spiritual root attributes will they evolve into mutated summoned spirits.
Bubble had mentioned to herself that there was a magical thing in the Dreamy Little Three Realms that could cleanse and summon a spirit body, thus achieving the effect of replenishing one's spiritual roots.
But it had never seen one before!
Condition 3: Heavenly Spiritual Root.
This refers to a single-attribute spiritual root. People with this type of spiritual root usually have a hidden constitution. When they cultivate to a certain level, they will activate the law ability corresponding to their spiritual root attribute and achieve an acquired law body.
Besides these three ways to directly obtain membership in the Dream World and become a disciple, there is only one relatively easy way—summon a spirit through a contract, become a temporary member, and then cultivate to level 40, which is the completion of the Core Formation stage.
After undergoing trials in the mortal world, one can obtain the qualification of a formal member.
Han Xiaoliu still doesn't know how to capture summoned spirits, and he doesn't even know where the summoned spirits he cultivated before have gone.
Like Han Li back then, who could obtain membership in the Dreamy Three Realms through special bubbles and become an apprentice of a specific sect, bubbles no longer possess that ability.
Who knows when or who they'll be able to recruit people this way in the future?
We can only wait until the Dream World opens and we can enter to understand the situation before we know what to do.
Seeing Han Xiaoliu's pale face, Yu Niangzi realized that instead of being happy for Daya's awakening of dual spiritual roots, she looked worried and didn't seem optimistic.
She was quick-witted and thought that Han Xiaoliu must have been a big shot before he possessed her body, with knowledge far exceeding her own. She guessed that he might know more information than she did. Could it be that Daya's spiritual root attribute was really bad?
Overwhelmed with worry, she could no longer contain herself and asked with a hint of trepidation, "Young Master, what's wrong? Is it because Daya's spiritual root is not good?"
Han Xiaoliu, interrupted from his thoughts, rolled his eyes at Yu Niangzi in annoyance and said, "Can't you see for yourself? You have both metal and water spiritual roots, okay? Don't you know that?"
Yu Niangzi chuckled, not angry at Han Xiaoliu's attitude.
She walked gracefully to Han Xiaoliu's side, her hands slowly sliding down her slender waist. While adjusting her skirt, she subtly revealed her full, pert, peach-like buttocks to Han Xiaoliu.
The movements were slow and rhythmic, captivating Han Xiaoliu's attention throughout.
Only after she sat down on the stone bench did she gently lean against Han Xiaoliu, her breath sweet as orchids as she asked, "Young Master, with that expression on your face, I don't know if Daya's aptitude is considered good?"
Han Xiaoliu turned his head away with difficulty, repeatedly chanting in his mind: Amitabha, form is emptiness, emptiness is form. I'm only six years old, still a baby, I can't commit a crime...
He forced himself to remain calm and said, "With dual spiritual roots, one can only cultivate to the Core Formation stage. If one's Dao heart is firm, advancing to the Nascent Soul stage is also possible."
Lady Yu's worries vanished instantly, and her face lit up with a smile: "Reaching the Core Formation is wonderful! You can become the lord of an island!"
In the Chaotic Star Sea, Core Formation cultivators hold an extremely high status, significantly different from those in Tiannan.
The Chaotic Star Sea has many islands, and the rulers of most of them are Core Formation stage cultivators, who are called "Island Lords".
A Core Formation cultivator is enough to establish their own power on a medium-sized island, enjoy local patronage, and have countless Foundation Establishment and Qi Refining cultivators serving them.
Even in a behemoth like the Star Palace, its core council of elders is mostly composed of late-stage Core Formation and Nascent Soul cultivators.
For a low-level rogue cultivator like Yu Niangzi, the Core Formation stage was already a legendary figure, someone they could look up to.
Since there are no problems, there's nothing to worry about.
She continued cheerfully, "In that case, young master, what are you dissatisfied with? It's quite prestigious to have a Core Formation cultivator as a maid."
You can't talk about ice with a summer insect. We're on different levels, so our perspectives on things are naturally different. I'm too lazy to explain it to you.
Han Xiaoliu arrogantly raised his chin and snorted coldly, "What would I, a mere Core Formation stage cultivator, want to do here?"
Before Lady Yu could say anything, Daya burst into tears upon hearing this.
She abandoned the bubbles in her hand, tossed them aside haphazardly, and stumbled over to Han Xiaoliu's side.
The little girl's face was streaked with tears, and snot bubbles were coming out of her nose. Her little hands were tightly clutching Han Xiaoliu's sleeve and shaking it incessantly. Her eyes were filled with the fear and helplessness of being abandoned, as if her world would collapse if Han Xiaoliu simply nodded and didn't want her anymore.
"Yes, yes, I'll be obedient, young master, please!" Daya sobbed, her simple actions driven by only one thought—to beg the young master to let her be his maid and not abandon her.
Seeing Daya crying so miserably, her face covered in snot and tears, Yu Niangzi showed no sign of the nervousness one would expect from a mother.
She covered her mouth and chuckled softly, as if she had just watched a good show. Turning around, she swayed her slender waist and swayed her voluptuous figure as she slowly walked towards the kitchen, leaving behind only a light, airy sentence: "This servant will go prepare lunch."
Han Xiaoliu stared at the graceful figure as it walked away, annoyed, until it disappeared around the corner before turning his gaze away.
He didn't just look randomly; he's always had excellent taste!
He thought to himself: This woman really loves to stir up trouble! Isn't she just trying to deepen the bond between herself and Daya, and completely tie this girl to my chariot?
Han Xiaoliu looked at the little girl crying her eyes out and sighed helplessly. But the image of Yu Niangzi's mature and alluring figure involuntarily surfaced in his mind, and he thought viciously to himself:
"Sure thing! As long as Daya grows up to have a figure as hot as yours, I'll take her even if she's just a mortal who can't cultivate, let alone having dual spiritual roots! She can warm the young master's bed every day..."
Of course, he only dared to think these words to himself.
Looking at Daya's big, red eyes filled with fear, Han Xiaoliu finally softened.
He reached out his small hand and roughly wiped away Da Ya's tears, saying irritably, "Alright, stop crying! I never said I didn't want you. As long as you're obedient, this maid's position is yours, you can't run away from it."
Upon hearing this, Daya's crying stopped abruptly. She looked at Han Xiaoliu with a glimmer of hope rekindled in her eyes.