Chapter Seven, The Sin of Holding a Precious Gem

Lifting the wooden window, the mountains are bathed in a fiery red glow

I know you are unconvinced, you want to prove yourself, but at this moment, telling everyone will only result in achievements derived from those who are not as capable as you. This holds no significance and will only hinder your progress.

Could it be that someone can take away her body?

Jiang Yuebai's eyes sparkled; she was sharp and perceptive, fully aware of Tao Fengnian's intentions, yet she was holding back a breath of indignation in her heart

Shi Xiaowu scratched his head in frustration, "I still haven't felt the spiritual energy; I fall asleep as soon as I sit down."

Tao Fengnian said no more, leaving a yellow talisman on the stone table. He picked up the smoking pipe, hunched his back, and, burdened with exhaustion, went to the kitchen to start a fire and prepare a meal

Lü Ying raised her eyebrows and said, "My four spiritual roots are naturally easier than your five spiritual roots. There is still more than half a month left, so you need not rush. If there is anything you do not understand, feel free to ask me. We are all fellow disciples, and I will definitely help you."

She has been in a state of gloom for three days, staying indoors and not going out

Jiang Yuebai smiled brightly, "Grandfather, you rest for now. I will go tell Manager Hong right away that I am not any worse than those outer disciples!"

Congratulations, your cultivation level has reached the first layer of Qi Refinement

The boy appears very honest, only nodding and smiling foolishly without saying anything

Before the end of the month, you are not allowed to go anywhere, nor are you permitted to tell anyone about your breakthrough

Shi Xiaowu said, "How can one not be anxious? I have heard that the three individuals who entered the inner sect, Lu Nanzhi achieved enlightenment in one night, Xie Jingshan in one day, and Shen Huaixi in one night. However, the most formidable among them is not these three, but a disciple from the outer sect with three spiritual roots, who attained enlightenment in three days, surpassing many with single or double spiritual roots."

In just two days and one night, it... it broke through

This indicates that he is both qualified and diligent. Upon reflecting on this, Jiang Yuebai felt a significant alleviation of the pent-up frustration in his heart

Shi Xiaowu nodded gloomily, his eyes reflecting a hint of envy

Those with good qualifications do not become complacent; what is there to be dissatisfied about with her limited capabilities

After tidying up, Jiang Yuebai was just about to knock on the door of the north room to share the joy with Tao Fengnian, when he saw him returning from outside the courtyard, covered in mud and looking exhausted

"Soar alongside the cranes, where all that is seen are the sun, the moon, and the lofty mountains; do not associate with flies and insects, for all that meets the eye is dust and filth. You should aspire towards the heights, rather than flaunting yourself before those behind you"

Lü Ying suddenly looked around mysteriously and leaned closer to the two, whispering: "You may not know this, but Xu Hu has been quite pleased with himself these past few days. Last night, he was provoked by his housemates, and before he had fully grasped his cultivation technique, he hurriedly practiced on his own. As a result, he accidentally misaligned his energy, causing his dantian to explode, and he died.

She lowered her head to examine herself, her body covered in mottled dirt emitting a foul odor, yet her physique was agile, her energy abundant, and her mind clear with bright eyes, all her senses sharp.

I am called Jiang Yuebai

But I just want to prove myself

Bang

A basin of cold water poured down, and the joy of Jiang Yuebai's breakthrough diminished by more than half; his fists clenched and then relaxed, still filled with reluctance

Jiang pressed the yellow talisman hidden in his clothing with a pale expression, shaking his head

Tao Fengnian pondered for a moment; with such talent, even he felt a hint of sinister thoughts emerging from the depths of his heart

"To enter the Dao in just two days and nights is indeed impressive, but do you know that some achieve it in a single night, some spend a hundred days establishing their foundation, and there are even mortals who defy destiny and ascend to the heavens in broad daylight? In this vast world, exceptional individuals emerge continuously; what significance does your modest achievement hold?"

Without having exhaled a single puff of blue smoke, Tao Fengnian was momentarily taken aback, and suddenly realized what Jiang Yuebai had said, his pupils contracting in shock

I am not hungry, Grandpa, please take a rest.

Moreover, the five spiritual roots possess advantages such as a large amount of spiritual energy, complete attributes, and strong durability. However, throughout history, there have been almost no individuals whose five spiritual roots all have a value above 7, which has led to the five spiritual roots being regarded as inferior.

The crimson sun suddenly bursts forth from the east, illuminating the dim sky in an instant

Drawing water and washing, the morning well water unexpectedly feels cool. Originally, lifting half a bucket of water with both hands would leave me breathless, but today, I effortlessly lift a full bucket with one hand.

Tao Fengnian's face was as沉 as water, and the excitement in his eyes had not yet faded.

In addition to the founder, over three hundred years ago, the Tianyan Sect also produced a five-element root deeply rooted in all eight elements, which was quite remarkable at the time. Unfortunately, fate was unkind to this talent, resulting in severe injuries that rendered them completely incapacitated, leaving them to await death.

It looks familiar; indeed, it is someone who entered the field together with her

Jiang Yuebai asked in confusion, "Why am I called Eighty-One? Is it because of... ascending the immortal steps?"

The river moon is bright and the hemp is smooth - a picture - taking away the hoe and the bamboo hat from Tao Fengnian's hands, pulling him to sit down by the stone table, and attentively lighting the smoking pipe.

As soon as Jiang Yuebai entered the door, he stepped into Huaxi Valley, unlike Lu Ying and Shi Xiaowu, who had undergone introductory education, and thus he was unaware of many matters

Jiang Yue smiled foolishly, her dark eyes shining like the bright sun

Lu Ying looked at Jiang Yuebai with a mix of envy and jealousy, "How is your progress with channeling the spiritual energy into your body? I felt the spiritual energy last night."

How many more surprises and shocks does this little girl have in store for him? Yesterday, she seemed to have acquired a profound aura, perhaps she has truly become a five-element root with a full value of nine. Even if that is not the case, it is likely not far from it

The young girl nodded and said, "Yes, you are quite famous. Everyone witnessed what happened before you ascended the Immortal Steps. With the worst aptitude of the Five Spiritual Roots, you still managed to reach the Eighty-First Step, thoroughly slapping that young lady's face. We all found it quite satisfying"

It was only when Tao Fengnian informed her that twenty other servant boys of the same cohort had been assigned to Huaxi Valley that she put down the diagram of acupoints and meridians and left the house

Jiang Yuebai took a deep breath of the morning mist, ah, how foul it is

The river moon struck a jolt in Jiang's mind, and suddenly the world spun around him.

Eighty-one? Is it really you

Jiang Yuebai was surprised and opened his eyes. Hong Guan Shi had mentioned that Xie Jingshan's root value was higher and would be slower than Shen Huaixi, yet he had run ahead of Shen Huaixi.

The young girl appeared astute and, upon approaching, said with familiarity: "We all thought you had gone to the outer gate, but we didn't expect to see you here. Could it be that you are also here to become a spirit farming apprentice?"

Why! '' Jiang Yuebai stared wide-eyed

Buzz

Jiang Yuebai slightly turned her head to look at Tao Fengnian, who was working diligently in the spiritual field

You draw energy into your body, and after a night of relentless effort, your spiritual energy overflows, bringing enlightenment to your heart and mind; your energy-invoking technique has broken through its limits

Jiang Yuebai turned her head upon hearing a sound and saw a girl slightly older than herself and a boy walking towards her

Everything that happened in front of the mountain gate was something she could not forget for a day. Wasn't it precisely because of her poor aptitude that they felt justified in seizing her token?

The cigarette butt fell to the ground, and Tao Fengnian sprang up from the stone bench, staring fixedly at Jiang Yuebai for a while.

The moon sets and the stars fade, the sky is about to brighten

This is also why the founder of the Tianyan Sect, Lu Xingyun, was obscure before achieving the Golden Core, but soared to great heights after.

Tao Fengnian followed Jiang Yuebai's gaze to look at himself, gave a bitter smile, and with a sweep of the Cleansing Technique, he was completely renewed

The swift wind brushed against the face, forcefully closing the courtyard gate, while the river moon paused in front of the door, perplexed and looking back.

I am hungry, I will cook now

"The three spiritual roots you mentioned refer to Xu Hu, the son of Orion, right?" Lu Ying inquired

In Tao Fengnian's view, the difference in possessing five spiritual roots lies only in the early stages of cultivation. Once a golden elixir is formed and one begins to comprehend the rules of the operation of the heavenly way, having all five elements will only make it easier to enhance one's cultivation compared to those cultivators with incomplete attributes

A common man is innocent, but possessing a precious gem is a crime. There are some matters that you may not yet comprehend due to your limited experience. If you trust me, endure for half a month; after half a month, you will surely understand.

She just wants them to know that she is not inferior

Radiant with a rosy glow, exuding an aura of vitality

Grandfather, you see, I have made a breakthrough

Grandfather, have you not returned for the entire night

Yesterday you said that you once obtained golden melon seeds, yet you nearly lost your life without being able to keep them. At this moment, your breakthrough after one day and two nights is just like those golden melon seeds; it could cost you your life

Following Tao Fengnian to the fields, Jiang Yuebai could see from a distance by the rice paddies that several older men and women were earnestly instructing a few young children.

Lü Ying was taken aback, "You became Master Tao's apprentice? I heard that he has been in the field for nearly forty years and has never taken on an apprentice. With his substantial wealth, you are truly fortunate."

People often say that the five spiritual roots are inferior, but they overlook one point: the affinity for spiritual energy of the five spiritual roots, which have a very high root value, is several times higher than that of a single spiritual root. Although it may take more time, as long as one puts in the effort, bridging the gap is not difficult

Shi Xiaowu nodded, and Jiang Yuebai's attention was drawn back.

Stop!

The river moon glimmers, and the pupils tremble slightly

The river moon glimmers with a hint of red beneath the eyes, brewing feelings of resentment and grievance, as Tao Fengnian lets out a deep sigh

This talisman, when placed upon your person, can temporarily conceal the aura surrounding you

The river moon shines brightly, and with a turn, it runs away

My name is Lv Ying, and he is Shi Xiaowu. I am currently apprenticing under Senior Sister Song Peier. I have heard that the highest cultivators in Huaxi Valley are Tao Fengnian and Song Peier, both of whom have reached the Great Perfection of Qi Training. However, Senior Sister Song did not pass the exam to become a Spirit Cultivator, which is not as good as Elder Tao. By the way, whose apprentice are you?

"In the sky, the sun and moon, and on the ground, the dust; which one do you wish to be?"

Jiang Yue, feeling gloomy and discontented, could not understand why her abilities, which were her own, were considered a sin