Tang Ximo couldn’t help but sigh inwardly: Indeed, the Marrow Cleansing Pill was truly captivating, instantly diverting their attention.
She then proceeded to explain the Marrow Cleansing Pill to her family, speaking cautiously: “As the name suggests, this pill is for Tendon and Marrow Cleansing. It takes effect immediately after consumption. The process is excruciatingly painful, but enduring it will benefit you greatly when you truly begin Cultivation.”
Hearing this, Tangxi Xuan’s eyes instantly lit up—this was the Marrow Cleansing Pill only found in novels!
“Sister, if I take the Marrow Cleansing Pill, can I practice Cultivation like you?”
Listening to her younger brother’s naive understanding of Cultivation, Tang Ximo shook her head with rare seriousness.
“Not exactly. Whether you can cultivate depends on whether you have a Spirit Root. Otherwise, even if you take the Marrow Cleansing Pill, you won’t be able to cultivate. If you insist on Cultivation, you can only follow the path of a Body Cultivator. However, the path of a Body Cultivator is even more arduous.”
Tangxi Xuan lowered his gaze thoughtfully. He had read many novels and knew a thing or two, but certainly not as much as his sister.
Yet, who didn’t dream of Sword Flight and Cultivation?
He, Tangxi Xuan, was determined to become a Sword Saint of his generation. Firmly, he asked, “Sister, do you think I have a Spirit Root? Will I have a chance to cultivate?”
Even if he truly lacked a Spirit Root, disappointment aside, there was still the path of a Body Cultivator to follow!
By then, he could become the family’s frontline meat shield, protecting them all the same.
Beside him, Tangxi Hua and Xu Wanqing stared eagerly at Tang Ximo, their meaning clear—they too wanted to know if they could cultivate.
Just as she was about to search her Spiritual Abode for the Spirit Testing Stone, Little Golden Dragon had already emerged from the space, carrying a fist-sized white jade orb, panting as it landed beside Tang Ximo.
“A-Mo, I found the Spirit Testing Stone for you!”
With her authorization, Little Golden Dragon could freely enter and exit the Spiritual Abode, and finding things was a trivial matter for it.
Tang Ximo patted its head and smiled. “You’re quite perceptive. Go eat some fruit on the table!”
Watching Little Golden Dragon obediently sit by the fruit platter, devouring strawberries one by one, the family of three was stunned.
So it could talk too!
Those golden dragon horns made their hands itch with the urge to touch them.
Holding up the Spirit Testing Stone, Tang Ximo looked up, clearly taken aback.
Were they this excited and eager?
Being able to cultivate was indeed something to be excited about.
But seeing their gazes glued to Little Golden Dragon’s head, she chuckled helplessly.
She explained, “It’s my little spirit guide. In the future, it will serve as the academy’s guide. You can call it A-Long.”
As for Little Golden Dragon being the system, she didn’t plan to tell her family, so she would refer to it as a little spirit guide for now.
Hearing this, the three nodded obediently, suppressing their desire to touch the dragon horns.
“Once you all embark on the proper path of Cultivation, our family can stay together forever.”
The idea of the family staying together forever made Tangxi Hua immediately grasp his wife’s hand. As their eyes met, the deep affection between them was almost sickeningly sweet for the siblings.
Tang Ximo sighed inwardly: After a thousand years, she was once again being fed the dog food of her parents’ love, and it was just as abundant and satisfying as before.
Unable to bear the sight, Tangxi Xuan eagerly stepped to his sister’s side, his eyes fixed on the Spirit Testing Stone, brimming with anticipation.
“Place your hand on it and focus your attention.”
Tangxi Xuan took a deep breath and was the first to place his hand on the Spirit Testing Stone.
Father Tang and Mother Xu stared nervously at the Spirit Testing Stone, their anxious concern no less intense than when they had watched their children’s college entrance exam results.
Meanwhile, Little Golden Dragon, observing from the side, saw the look of grave determination on the unlucky younger brother’s face—as if he were about to defuse a bomb—and couldn’t help feeling a wave of confusion in his little heart.
Was the Spirit Testing Stone of poor quality?
A minute passed, and the Spirit Testing Stone showed no change. The light in Tangxi Xuan’s eyes gradually dimmed with time.
He immediately wanted to withdraw his hand in disappointment, but Tang Ximo sternly shouted, “Don’t move!”
Sure enough, the next second, the Spirit Testing Stone erupted with a fiery red glow that illuminated the entire living room.
Immediately after, it was overtaken by a cyan light, which then gave way to an even more dazzling purple radiance. The three colors continued to vie for dominance for a full minute.
Just as red, purple, and cyan each occupied one-third of the Spirit Testing Stone, a wisp of white seemed to emerge from within.
Tang Ximo leaned in for a closer look and confirmed that there was indeed an unmistakable trace of white.
“Not bad. The Fire Spirit Root and the mutated Wind and Thunder Spiritual Roots are all of the highest grade. Even the rare Light Spiritual Root is top-tier. Your aptitude is quite exceptional.”
Both spiritual root attributes were highly explosive. The Wind Spirit Root granted him agile speed, while the Light Spiritual Root provided near-limitless endurance. Her younger brother had truly stumbled upon incredible luck.
Dazed by the pleasant surprise, Tangxi Xuan stared at his own hand and grinned foolishly. He had spiritual roots—four of them! He had taken the first step toward becoming a Sword Saint.
But then another thought crossed his mind, and his joy faded slightly.
In the novels he had read, those with a Single Spiritual Root were geniuses, cultivating at astonishing speeds. In contrast, those with multiple spiritual roots were considered trash, hopelessly inept.
Perhaps sensing her brother’s thoughts, Tang Ximo gritted her teeth and smacked him on the forehead.
She said disdainfully, “Don’t use your shallow understanding to challenge the authority of a professional. If your Four Spiritual Roots make you trash, have you ever considered what that makes my Ten-fold Spiritual Root?”
Cultivators with multiple spiritual roots may progress slowly, but once they mature, they can easily defeat opponents above their level.
Take herself, for example. After she grew stronger, she crushed all those who had “bullied” her senior brothers and sisters while their master was away.
Listening to his sister’s words, Tangxi Xuan thought it over carefully and realized she had a point.
So what if he had multiple spiritual roots? As long as he worked hard and persevered, even a slow bird could fly ahead of the flock.
Little Golden Dragon looked at him with an indescribable expression. This guy truly had no idea what a Ten-fold Spiritual Root really was!
Although the Ten-fold Spiritual Root encompassed all attributes, it could also be called the Chaos Spiritual Root.
Back in the day, its host was hardly ever bullied by outsiders. Most of the time, she was the unruly troublemaker who dominated everyone else.
As for Tangxi Xuan himself, even though he had multiple spiritual roots, they were all of the highest grade. His cultivation wouldn’t be as difficult as it was for others with multiple spiritual roots.
If his spiritual roots were of low, medium, and high grades, then he would truly have reason to find cultivation challenging!
Nearby, Xu Wanqing couldn’t bear to watch her son’s foolish expression any longer. She turned and walked toward her daughter. Though she appeared confident and calm on the surface, she felt somewhat uneasy inside.
“Let Mom go next!”
Seeing her silly younger brother still standing there like a block of wood, she kicked him aside to clear the spot.
Turning back to Xu Wanqing, she gently reminded her, “Focus your attention and don’t rush.”
Following her daughter’s advice, Xu Wanqing placed her hand on the Spirit Testing Stone. After concentrating for about half a minute, the stone produced a result.
Red and green intertwined into a dazzling display of color, probing each other within the Spirit Testing Stone, only to be ultimately overwhelmed by the sudden emergence of white.
In the end, white occupied nearly two-thirds of the stone, while red and green shared the remaining third.
“To see a top-grade dual Spirit Root of fire and wood suppressed to such an extent by a top-grade Light Spiritual Root—I’ve truly never witnessed such a situation. You could try learning Alchemy and Healing Arts, dear.”