On the testing stone, an extremely pure and sharp, domineering force transformed into a stream of energy, tracing two large numbers in the air.
“Gold Spiritual Root! Root Value… ninety-two!”
As this result was announced, countless people present were shocked to the point of their scalps tingling, their breaths growing even heavier.
Especially those who had previously been concerned about Jin Shengfei’s intelligence—the moment they heard “Root Value ninety-two,” they felt like ending themselves!
How could someone with Jin Shengfei’s intelligence have a Root Value of ninety-two?!
“A Root Value of ninety-two… I remember the Holy Child of Nine Swords Mountain only has a Root Value of ninety-four, right?”
Several people gasped sharply once again.
If Jin Shengfei was considered a prodigy, then the one from Nine Swords Mountain was the pinnacle prodigy of this era.
At just seventeen, he had already reached Mid-Foundation Establishment and had long comprehended the Invincible Sword Intent. However, rumors said he was as cold and aloof as frost, unapproachable.
Jin Shengfei’s Root Value of ninety-two meant the two were on the same level in terms of talent. It was just that the Jiangling Jin Family had been merchants for generations, lacking resources and experience in cultivation, which had delayed Young Master Jin for so many years.
“Truly, one cannot judge a book by its cover, and one cannot measure Young Master Jin by his intelligence!”
“Actually, I noticed long ago that Young Master Jin’s talent was terrifying—maybe it was exchanged for his intelligence!”
Chi Miao listened, her heart pounding with fear. Are you all speaking ill of others so loudly? How bold!
But it seemed Jin Shengfei himself didn’t mind. He laughed heartily and waved to her, “Little Sister Chi Miao! Look, did your brother succeed or not?”
Chi Miao gave him a thumbs-up. “So successful, bro!”
Jin Shengfei was overjoyed.
However, even more overjoyed than Jin Shengfei were the Immortals in the sky.
They stared at Jin Shengfei like wolves and tigers, as if already planning how to snatch him away.
This was the first time these individuals had shown any reaction in a long while.
When Jin Shengfei returned to Chi Miao’s side, she reminded him, “You’ve successfully caught their attention.”
Jin Shengfei: “Huh? What’s the use?”
Chi Miao: “What do you mean?”
Jin Shengfei: “I’m curious—they’ve been standing in the sky watching, and they’ve only said one sentence from start to finish. What role are they actually playing?”
This focus was so strange that Chi Miao fell silent for a while before seriously answering.
“Maybe… they’re serving a decorative purpose.”
Unbeknownst to them, the figures in the sky heard every word of their conversation clearly.
One with a hot temper nearly flew down immediately to give Chi Miao a beating.
“You little girl, what do you know? Our presence here alone is intimidation!”
Fortunately, the other Immortals stopped him, or Chi Miao would have become famous today.
“Elder Yan, calm down, calm down! We still have to maintain our imposing presence here. If the other sects found out we lost our temper like this, wouldn’t they laugh at Nine Swords Mountain?”
The attempt to calm him only made things worse…
Jin Shengfei looked up at the sky. “Why do those people up there suddenly look like they’ve eaten something disgusting?”
Chi Miao glanced up. Indeed, they did.
How strange.
“Maybe… they’re suddenly constipated.”
“…”
“Let me kill her! I’m going to kill her!!”
The elders of Nine Swords Mountain nearly erupted in fury again, with Elder Yan especially wanting to teach Chi Miao a lesson on the spot.
Thankfully, they were restrained once more.
Elder Yan snorted coldly, his mustache twitching as he glared: “Chi Miao, is it? I’ll remember you. I want to see just what kind of talent you possess. If your talent is mediocre and you can’t even match Rushan, I’ll definitely send you a private message to humiliate you!”
The other elders broke out in a cold sweat.
This was… truly something Elder Yan would do.
The next to test her talent was Chi Miao.
Chi Miao was originally an unknown extra character.
But everyone present could tell she had a good relationship with Jin Shengfei.
Since Jin Shengfei had previously displayed extraordinary talent, they were naturally curious about what kind of genius could catch Jin Shengfei’s eye and become his friend.
Even before Chi Miao’s test began, a crowd started whispering among themselves.
“This girl is quite beautiful, but who knows about her talent? Perhaps she’s another genius with a Root Value of ninety!”
“Come on, a Root Value of ninety? Do you think Spirit Roots are as common as cabbage roots? Look at her—she doesn’t have a trace of spiritual power. If she reaches seventy, that’d be pretty good!”
Chi Miao chuckled inwardly.
Although she didn’t know the exact Root Value of her so-called top-grade spiritual root, could something given by her Golden Finger be bad?
Was this finally the day for her to show off and slap faces?
“Go for it!” Jin Shengfei cheered her on as she walked up to the tester.
The tester handed her the testing stone and said, “Place the testing stone in your palm and press down firmly.”
Just as Chi Miao was about to apply force, the Gou Shi System bound to her suddenly spoke up: “Host, I must remind you—you’d better hold back some of your strength.”
Chi Miao responded mentally, “What do you mean by that?”
Gou Shi System: “No particular reason. Trust me, lie low until the end of time and become the strongest system, and you’ll gain eternal life!”
Chi Miao: “It’s not because the Spirit Root you gave me is fake, is it?”
Gou Shi System: “How could that be? Gou Shi products are always premium!”
Chi Miao: “…”
So you’ve accepted the fact that you’re Gou Shi, huh.
But she believed this Gou Shi System wouldn’t harm her.
Chi Miao gently squeezed the testing stone in her hand.
Everyone focused on this moment.
Including the Immortal in the sky.
They all wanted to see what kind of talent this girl before them possessed!
Elder Yan: “I’m already prepared to send a mocking message.”
However…
The testing stone showed no reaction.
Chi Miao looked puzzledly at the tester and showed him her stone: “Senior brother, why isn’t my testing stone reacting?”
“No reaction means one of two things: either you didn’t apply enough force, or… you don’t have a Spirit Root.” The tester’s eyes instantly filled with pity.
“I can’t not have a Spirit Root. Could there be something wrong with this stone?” So Chi Miao squeezed it again.
Seeing Chi Miao’s refusal to give up, the tester could only sigh, “Then let me take a look at that testing stone?”
Chi Miao obediently handed it over, her expression both confused and innocent.
Just as the surrounding crowd was about to say something about Chi Miao, everyone clearly saw:
Before the testing stone even reached the tester’s hand, images began to appear on it.
Blazing flames erupted, and a value floated above them.
“Ten.”
“A Root Value of only ten? No wonder it took so long to react—it’s because her talent is too weak to show up. This is just his…”
Before this person could finish speaking, something strange happened.
“Wait!”
Before their eyes, within the flames, the value kept changing!
Twenty!
Thirty!
Forty!
The Root Value kept rising!
And the rate of increase was astonishing!
Eighty! Eighty-one! Eighty-two!
The person immediately changed their tune: “Unprecedented!”
The speed gradually slowed down, and everyone’s hearts began to race.
“This… this can’t really be going to hit ninety, can it? What a cabbage root?!”
Soon, the Root Value broke through ninety.
At this point, the Root Value growth still hadn’t stopped!
It even surpassed Jin Shengfei, exceeding the ninety-five threshold!
They looked at Chi Miao in disbelief.
Amidst the flames, Chi Miao’s gaze was somewhat dazed, but she could feel an endless stream of power surging into her body.
It felt as though it was cleansing the impurities from her, bringing a sense of lightness throughout her entire being.
So comfortable…
Her body was undergoing a transformation!
The next moment, something truly unprecedented happened!