Chapter 16: The result of fixing the spirit—my daughter's talent should be the best! ...

The "furnace cauldron" physique is generally not a hereditary physique, which is why there are quite a few top cultivators who take their "furnace cauldron" as their Daoist partner.

But Gong Shirao was different; her mother, grandmother, brother, and uncle—her whole family were all potential partners.

Therefore, by the time of Gong Shirao's generation, everyone had already concluded that their lineage's furnace physique was hereditary.

The elders, including the First Elder and the Second Elder, as well as Xie Qingfeng, the Third Wife and his wife, and other direct descendants of the Xie family, and even the main collateral branches of the Xie family, were all well aware of this.

Therefore, the main members of the Xie family never had any hope for Xie Jiaoyue.

Some people even secretly considered that Xie Jiaoyue must also have the Furnace Physique, so could they use her for a marriage alliance to expand the Xie family's network?

If Gong Shi Rao hadn't been so domineering, Xie Jiao Yue might not have even been able to attend the Spirit-Setting Day.

The Second Elder had a good relationship with Gong Shirao, and comforted her in advance: "Arao, there's no need to be so nervous. I promised Qingyun that I would protect you and your daughter for life."

Gong Shirao forced a smile, but the tension in her heart did not lessen at all.

Relying on others is never reliable. Even if the Second Elder is willing to keep her promise, how long can she protect them? How long can she protect her daughter?

Most importantly, with so much wealth and such a special constitution, can they really live a life of peace and tranquility?

Unless she voluntarily gives away all her wealth to seek protection, it will be very difficult.

But she was not content with that; she wanted all the money to become her daughter's wings, to carry her to higher places.

Before the boulder, Xie Jiaoyue gently placed her hand on it.

The director channeled his spiritual energy into the boulder, which transformed into streams of gentle, non-aggressive energy that flowed into Xie Jiaoyue's body through her palm.

In an instant, Xie Jiaoyue felt as if her whole body was on a roller coaster. An overwhelming feeling of nausea made her gag, and she only managed to maintain her composure thanks to her unparalleled willpower.

A voice came from beside me: "You're quite patient."

Xie Jiaoyue couldn't speak because she was disgusted, so she could only complain in her heart.

She couldn't bear it, so she vomited in front of everyone, letting those who were waiting to see her make a fool of herself laugh.

She doesn't want to.

Moreover, she didn't want to bend over; she wanted to see for herself just how much talent she had.

Light began to appear on the boulder.

It was the same golden color as Chu Xingjin, brilliant and dazzling, like the bright sun in a clear sky.

The intense light dazzled people's eyes, but unlike when Chu Xingjin measured it, the light lingered for a long time. Slowly, a dark blue light spiraled upwards and entered the golden light, softening the dazzling gold.

Those staring at this spot were stunned.

They were naturally shocked by Xie Jiaoyue's talent, but what shocked them was not just that.

That light, so bright, represented the Heavenly Spiritual Root. But the Heavenly Spiritual Root must be a single spiritual root. In this case, why would another color appear?

The eldest elder was startled. Could it be that, besides her outstanding spiritual root, Xie Jiaoyue also had a special physique?

For example, a few years ago, a naturally born life-giving body appeared in the Northern Region. Wherever it went, flowers and plants would flourish. In the end, it was taken in by a sect in the Northern Region that mainly practiced Buddhism and Taoism.

A special physique is even more precious than a celestial spiritual root. Could it be that their family has had a stroke of good luck, actually producing one?

This is incredibly lucky.

The Grand Elder tensed up, adopting the same posture as Gong Shirao, leaning forward and nervously looking ahead.

Behind Xie Jiaoyue, Chu Xingjin cursed in secret.

Yes, it's a curse.

It's one thing if Xie Jiaoyue has the same talent as him, but if Xie Jiaoyue's talent is even better than his, where would he put his face?

He couldn't help but curse Xie Jiaoyue for being lacking in talent.

Xie Jiaoyue didn't care about what these people thought; her eyes sparkled as she looked at the director.

"Director, how is my talent?"

The director blushed slightly, embarrassed by what he had said less than an incense stick's time ago.

"You have a metal-type celestial spiritual root."

These words were met with gasps of surprise from those around them.

Xie Jiaoyue possesses a Heavenly Spiritual Root. She is indeed a Heavenly Spiritual Root. She doesn't need to rely on anyone. If nothing unexpected happens, she will be able to protect herself and her mother on her own in the future.

But isn't it rumored that Xie Jiaoyue has a furnace physique? Can a furnace physique possess such high talent? How come they've never heard of it?

Xie Jiaoyue pointed to the deep blue color within the golden light with her other finger: "Director, Jiaoyue is puzzled, please explain."

The director's face turned even redder, with a strange undertone to the redness.

"You may have a special constitution... it should be the less common Yin constitution."

The Yin Body? What is that?

Xie Jiaoyue was bewildered; she had never heard of this before.

The director hesitated, "Sigh, I'll talk to your mother about this, and then she can explain it to you."

Xie Jiaoyue was even more bewildered. These words made it sound as if she had some incurable terminal illness.

She said seriously, "Just tell me directly, I can handle it."

The director looked at Xie Jiaoyue, who persisted, and finally gave in: "Tianyin... means that one is born with a Yin body."

After he finished speaking, the director couldn't help but awkwardly touch his nose, as if he had said something completely meaningless.

The director had no choice but to explain further: "You can understand it as the ultimate in the art of furnace and cauldron."

Xie Jiaoyue asked, "Does it mean I'm particularly suitable to be used as cultivation material by others?"

The director shook his head and couldn't help but take a step back: "It means you're particularly good at using others as cultivation material."

Extremes beget their opposites; when altruism is taken to its extreme, it becomes self-interest.

Xie Jiaoyue's eyes lit up.

"Am I the most talented person in the Xie family this year?"

The director nodded hesitantly: "Yes."

This physique is so rare that he doesn't know the specific operating mechanism. He only knows that he can use other people to cultivate, but he doesn't know how to use it or whether it will help his cultivation in the end.

However, having a Heavenly Spiritual Root plus a special physique is still better than having only a Heavenly Spiritual Root.

The director repeated, "Xie Jiaoyue not only possesses a Heavenly Spiritual Root, but also a special physique. Her talent surpasses that of Chu Xingjin, making her the most talented person of this generation in the Xie family. You must diligently cultivate in the future and use your back to support the Xie family."

When the director said this, he didn't lower his voice, and everyone heard it.

Therefore, the first one was not Xie Xinghui as they thought, nor the offspring of the branch with dual spiritual roots, nor Chu Xingjin who, despite his shame, possessed the talent of a heavenly spiritual root, but Xie Jiaoyue.

It was Xie Jiaoyue, whom no one had previously thought highly of.

Gong Shirao couldn't contain her excitement and rushed over past everyone, grabbing Xie Jiaoyue tightly in her arms.

She knew that her persistence was not wrong, that her daughter would not be like her, and that her daughter would have a wider world to explore.

"My dear girl, my dear girl, I knew you could do it." This is how her bloodline with Qingyun should be.

The elder stroked his beard and praised repeatedly.

He had no children and no particular preference; he simply wanted to see more outstanding younger members of the Xie family emerge.

Xie Xinghui looked at Xie Jiaoyue and felt extremely fortunate that he hadn't been as foolish as Xie Yuehua.

He was indeed not as smart as Xie Yuehua, but there were advantages to being stupid. He knew that if he wanted to benefit from the eldest son's family, he should please the rich woman. In the future, he would be his cousin's little follower.

Thinking of this, he petted his white cat and nudged Chu Xingjin with his shoulder: "My cousin is really amazing. You're in luck, brother-in-law."

He sincerely praised his brother-in-law, who was still pending.

Upon hearing this, Chu Xingjin turned ashen-faced and instinctively pushed Xie Xinghui away, saying, "What nonsense are you talking about? What good fortune do I have?"

"Of course, it's a blessing for one person to attain enlightenment and for their entire family to benefit. If my cousin is fortunate enough to become an Immortal Venerable in the future, you will be the Immortal Venerable's son-in-law. How glorious that would be."

Chu Xingjin's fragile self-esteem was precisely pierced, and he raised his head high: "I am not that kind of person," his voice trembled, "that kind of incompetent person who relies on others!"

Throughout history, there have been countless Heavenly Spiritual Roots, but not every Heavenly Spiritual Root can become a Celestial Venerable.

Moreover, he also possesses a Heavenly Spiritual Root, and he should be the one to become an Immortal Venerable, not a mere furnace or cauldron.

He heard what the director said; even if Xie Jiaoyue was a special kind of furnace, she was still a furnace.

It's just a furnace.

Xie Xinghui was taken aback by this unexpected remark. Feeling bewildered, he urged the white cat to scratch him, then turned and left, starting to boast to the others about his close relationship with Xie Jiaoyue.

There were fewer and fewer people around Chu Xingjin. He didn't even want the spiritual medicine anymore. He just wanted to turn around and go back to a place where no one could see him, and stay there quietly by himself.

He didn't want to see anyone right now, especially Xie Jiaoyue, who had stolen all his glory.

He didn't want to stay here any longer.

However, he was unable to leave and instead stood before the Grand Elder and the Director with the Xie family.

The two distributed elixirs to the younger generation in turn, offering a few words of encouragement along the way.

This was just a routine matter, and the process was progressing very quickly. Chu Xingjin was second to last, and he didn't even listen carefully to what they were saying. He just nodded perfunctorily.

The Grand Elder, appreciating talent, assumed Chu Xingjin was only upset about the previous accident and couldn't help but add a few more words of advice: "What happened before was just an accident. Cultivators determine victory or defeat based on strength, so there's no need to worry about other things."

Xie Jiaoyue stood beside Chu Xingjin, tapping her chin and asking in confusion, "Brother Chu has a golden spiritual root and such outstanding talent, so his physical condition must be extraordinary. Logically speaking, there shouldn't have been any accidents like before."

"Elder, do you think it's possible that someone drugged Brother Chu?"

She shook Chu Xingjin's hand: "Brother Chu, what have you been eating these past few days?"

After saying that, Xie Jiaoyue saw that Chu Xingjin was still unwilling to say more, so she began to recall for Chu Xingjin: "Brother Chu and I are often together. Brother Chu usually eats the fasting pills provided by the main branch. They are managed by special people and there will be no mistakes. Brother Chu, what else have you eaten? Tell me quickly."

Chu Xingjin was annoyed by the commotion: "I haven't eaten anything except the elixir you gave me."

Xie Jiaoyue was waiting for these words.

She was lost in thought: "That pill was in my room for several days. I was often not in my room during those days. Could it be that someone secretly switched the pill when I wasn't looking?"

She never intended to let Xie Yuehua off easily. The reason she didn't let Aunt Lan take action before was simply because she felt the timing wasn't right. She wanted to find the right opportunity to ensure that she could inflict a thousand damages on the enemy while suffering zero losses herself.

Behind them, Xie Yuehua quietly and stealthily retreated.

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