The Twenty-Sixth Child Abandoned Spirit Root

  The second type, two attributes are mutually restrictive, such as water and fire. The dual-spirited cultivators with this attribute combination face extreme danger in their cultivation due to the conflicting natures of their spiritual roots. Under the irreconcilable relationship between water and fire, a single misstep could lead to a fatal explosion. If one were to deliberately suppress one attribute using magical force to cultivate the other attribute separately, the cultivation speed would be significantly slower than that of single-spirited cultivators. As such, perhaps even after a lifetime of effort, they might only reach the seventh layer of Qi Refining. Therefore, cultivators with this type of spiritual root are often referred to as "waste spiritual roots" in the immortal world.

  Cultivators with dual attribute spiritual roots are the two extremes of the cultivation world, either being frantically contested by various major sects or discarded like trash by all sects.

  Among the cultivators with dual spiritual roots, there will be "waste spiritual roots", and among the cultivators with single spiritual root, there will also be "waste spiritual roots". Some people who possess spiritual roots can condense true energy from their dantian, but due to changes in their body's meridians or other reasons, they will encounter various problems when absorbing heaven and earth spiritual energy. This leads to their magical powers being stuck at the third layer of the Qi Refining stage, unable to enter the fourth layer. These cultivators, no matter how hard they try, are unable to make progress, unless a cultivator in the Transformation stage can help them change their tendons and wash their marrow, or if they have some kind of heaven-defying spiritual medicine to assist them, then there is a slight chance for them to break through to the fourth layer. But who would be willing to put their spiritual medicine and skills on such people?

  Therefore, the abandoned Linggen cultivators can only serve as low-level miscellaneous workers in the Xianmen sects, or switch to cultivating some simple talismans and array techniques, and then become outer disciples of the Xianmen sects, gaining certain power and status in the secular world. General Tiuyi is one such cultivator.

  Although Shuǐ Shēng didn't quite understand some of the more complex concepts like "bottleneck", "five elements attributes" and "mutual generation and restraint", he listened with great interest, especially when it came to the Yuānyīng period cultivators who could ride the clouds and ascend directly to the Ninth Heaven. When Wūmù Dào Rén stopped explaining, Shuǐ Shēng blinked his eyes and asked: "Daozhang, what kind of spiritual root is in this disciple's body?"

  Wu Mu Dao Ren looked at Shui Sheng with a silly and adorable expression, a faint smile floating on the corner of his mouth. "You're called Shui Sheng, naturally you're Water Spirit Rooted," he said. "No need to ask, right?" At first, Shui Sheng was taken aback, but then he caught the mistake in Wu Mu Dao Ren's words and asked, "So, does that mean the Daoist is Wood Spirit Rooted?"

  Wu Mu Dao Ren didn't expect Shui Sheng to react so quickly, and with the intention of continuing to deceive him, he nodded his head and said: "That's right." "Then my big brother is called Da Niu, what kind of spiritual root does he have?" Shui Sheng asked again. Upon hearing Shui Sheng's words, Wu Mu Dao Ren's eyes suddenly shone brightly, and he quickly stood up from the cloud bed.

  Seeing Wumeng Daoren's intense reaction, Shuixin was startled and hastily retreated two steps.

  "Is Zhou Daniu your own brother?" Wu Mu Dao Ren asked, and as soon as the words came out, he found that even his voice was slightly trembling, and he hurriedly calmed himself down. Da Niu and Shui Sheng were of the same age, but their appearances were vastly different, and Wu Mu Dao Ren had never thought that they would be a pair of biological brothers. If Da Niu and Shui Sheng were indeed biological brothers, then wouldn't Zhou Daniu also possess innate true energy in his body? Thinking of this point, Wu Mu Dao Ren was naturally extremely excited.

  Shui Sheng nodded and said, "Zhou Daniu and I are twins born of the same mother, so we are naturally brothers. If Daozhang doesn't believe me, he can ask Wang Long or my sister Luo Xiaojuan."

  Wu Mu Dao's mind flashed with the image of a slender young girl in green clothes, and he said: "Is Luo Xiaojuan your sister? Then why is her surname Luo?" "My mother's surname is Luo!" Shui Sheng replied.

  Wumeng Daoist thought to himself that he was careless, and unexpectedly didn't know that Daniu and Shuisheng were biological brothers. Moreover, the three siblings would be sent together to Yuntai Temple by General Tieyi. According to common sense, among siblings, as long as one person has a spiritual root, the possibility of others having a spiritual root will also increase greatly. Shuisheng's body contained innate true energy; would Daniu and Xiaojuan also be the same?

  Seeing the tension on Shui Sheng's face, Wumu Dao Ren secretly thought he had lost his composure and forcibly controlled the joy in his heart, saying: "Little guy, you can hear the mistake from my previous words, very good! I'll tell you the truth, it's impossible to know what kind of spiritual root someone has just by their name. However, yesterday I've already examined your true energy, and at least you have one water spiritual root."

  Upon hearing Wumeng Dao Ren's response, Shui Sheng was taken aback and scratched his head, secretly speculating: "What is meant by having at least one spiritual root? Could it be that I have two spiritual roots?" As if seeing through Shui Sheng's thoughts, Wumeng Dao Ren continued: "You've only just managed to condense your true energy, how could I possibly know clearly?"

  He handed over a book with a beast skin cover to Shui Sheng and said, "This 'Kan Yuan Gong' is a superior auxiliary technique in the water attribute techniques, divided into five layers. Although this technique seems simple, it's actually very difficult to cultivate, enough for you to spend your whole life practicing. This technique doesn't focus on killing enemies, but rather on improving your magical realm, making your magic thicker than others. It's not easy to obtain, and there are many people in the outside world who want to seize it. To prevent bringing you mortal danger, the matter of cultivating this technique is known only between you and me, and cannot be revealed to a third person, not even your brother Da Niu. Do you understand?"

  Hearing this, Waterborn looked at the solemn expression of Wumudao Ren and his small hands holding the book tightened slightly. He hastily nodded and said: "Don't worry, Master Dao, once I memorize this divine art, I will return it to you immediately."

  Wumeng Daoist's face finally relaxed, and he said: "Alright, you don't need to rush with this technique for the next few days. First, get your internal energy flowing smoothly again. You can practice here, I'll be back soon."

  Having said that, he turned around and walked out of the room. He came to the outside of Da Niu and Wang Long's rooms, saw that both were meditating diligently, then stepped out of Songyuan Residence, heading towards the ancestral hall where the young monks were having their morning lesson.

  Inside the ancestral hall, Xiaojuan, who was reciting scriptures in the last row, felt extremely uneasy, as if she had a thorn on her back. Although she didn't turn around, she knew that Wumudao was closely watching her from behind, and she secretly regretted turning her head to sneak a peek at Wumudao earlier to see if he had left the rear hall. In her heart, she was scolding Wumudao, who had punished her two brothers to face the wall.

  Half a time ago, the children who were having their morning lessons saw Wu Mu Dao Ren arrive, and the voices reciting the scriptures suddenly became loud. Who knew that Wu Mu Dao Ren would unexpectedly stay in the ancestral hall without leaving? Seeing Wu Mu Dao Ren pacing back and forth in the main hall of the ancestors, the children felt a chill in their hearts, everyone was worried, and the voices reciting the scriptures unconsciously became smaller and smaller.

  Even Jing Shandao was slightly afraid of this temperamental uncle, and he sat quietly on the cushion, watching his nose with his eyes, his heart with his nose, not daring to move at all.

  " Luo Xiaojuan, why did you stop? Have you already memorized the 'Nanhua Jing' by heart?" Wu Mu Dao Ren's icy words sounded behind Xiaojuan, her face suddenly turned pale, and she replied in a trembling voice: "No." "No? If not, since everyone else is diligently reciting the scriptures, why did you stop?"

  Seeing Xiao Juan lower her head and not speak, Wumu Dao Ren coldly said: "You are the youngest, you should work harder than others, but instead you just want to play, daring to be lazy in front of me, I'm afraid it's even more rampant on usual days, if I don't teach you a lesson, you will become even lazier!"

  Xiao Juan was suddenly frightened and her face turned pale. Even Tie Xin Tang, who was standing beside her, felt a chill run down his spine. The children nearby immediately raised their voices in unison to chant the scriptures.

  Wumeng Daoist raised his head and looked at Jing Shan, saying: "Jing Shan, go and instruct the maid to move Luo Xiaojian's luggage to Songtao Residence. I want to punish her to face the wall for three months to observe her later!" Jing Shan's heart trembled, and he replied: "Yes!"

  Xiao Juan was originally terrified, but when Wu Mu Dao Ren said she would be punished to "Song Tan Ju" to face the wall, she let out a sigh of relief and stole a glance at Tie Xin Tang. She slowly stood up from the cushion, just about to follow Jing Shan out of the hall, when Tie Xin Tang suddenly stood up, grabbed Xiao Juan's arm, turned around and loudly said to Wu Mu Dao Ren: "Dao Zhang, we are here to cultivate in Yu Ding Men, not to recite scriptures. What's the big deal if the scripture recitation is not good? Why punish Xiao Juan to face the wall?"

  The crowd of children all turned their heads in unison, staring at Tie Xin Tang in shock. No one had expected him to speak to Wu Mu Dao Ren like that.

  "Hmph, you think you're the daughter of Iron Wing and dare to be rude to me? Even if your father were here, he wouldn't dare speak like that. Since you want to show off, then go stand facing the wall with Luo Xiaojun."

  "Go if you want to go, what's the big deal? I'm not going to become a Taoist priest or anything. I've long been unwilling to stay here every day reciting scriptures!" Tie Xin Tang said with a huff, pulling Luo Xiaojuan out of the temple in large strides. Jing Shan watched as the two walked out of the temple, opened his mouth, unsure of what to say, and hastily chased after them.

  Inside the grand hall, Wu Mu Dao Ren's face was expressionless as he gazed at the crowd of young children and said coldly: "Is there anyone else who is unwilling to recite scriptures and wants to go face the wall for contemplation? Stand up, I will fulfill your wishes today!" The crowd of young children looked at each other, but not a single one dared to stand up.

  Wu Mu Dao Ren's mouth curled up in a sneer, he snorted and strode out of the hall.

  Outside the hall, Xiao Juan asked in a low voice: "Sister, why do you also want to follow?" "I just can't stand the look of that stinky Taoist priest. What's so great about facing the wall? Don't be afraid, I'll accompany you." Tie Xin Tang said while walking, her breath heavy with anger. Xiao Juan giggled and said: "If he punished us otherwise, I'd be scared. But Big Brother and Second Brother are already facing the wall in Songtang Residence. If he punishes us to face the wall too, won't we get to see those two? What's there for me to fear?"

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