Fang Ruotang is now adept at reading people's expressions. Knowing that Master Fang was embarrassed, she didn't kick him while he was down. Instead, she looked around and started talking to Madam Cui and Madam Shu.
Knowing that they had ideas, Fang Ruotang was very supportive, but the initial understanding of the Earth Spirit Root and the Cui family was not quite the same.
Fang Ruotang briefly explained the characteristics of the Earth Spirit Root and emphasized to Shu Shi, "...Therefore, most Earth-based cultivation techniques progress steadily and are less prone to qi deviation, but they have fewer offensive methods in the early stages, which is what Mother thought, planting flowers and grass."
"When it comes to choosing a side job, I tend to focus more on being a weapon refiner or an array master. After all, earth element has a natural affinity for metal and stone materials and has a significant advantage in setting up large arrays in mountains and ley lines."
"In the future, you can also become a sect's guardian elder with your strong defensive capabilities, holding a transcendent position. If you don't like staying in the sect, you can also go out to search for minerals and treasures. It all depends on whether these are what Mother wants."
"Ah?" Upon hearing this, Madam Shu felt that the responsibility was quite heavy, and there was not an easy task among them.
Why did she marry Master Fang? Wasn't it because the second wife didn't have to manage the household?
She didn't like any of what her daughter said.
Fang Ruotang noticed her mother's hesitation and suggested, "Why don't you take a look at the ice element, Mother? If you don't like it, then wait a little longer. I was just thinking of going out to explore this place; maybe I'll have some new adventures."
“Okay, okay, it would be best if it were the same as your grandmother’s.” Madam Shu stated her thoughts directly.
Fang Ruotang chimed in, "I also think Mother is more suited to the Wood Spirit Root."
Since side jobs can include alchemy and cultivating spiritual plants, these are relatively easier and require less effort. Moreover, they can be supplementary activities without actual combat. If one doesn't work hard enough in future cultivation, one can consume more rare and precious herbs to improve one's cultivation level.
Just like the older sister, she took a shortcut, raising her cultivation level first and then consolidating her strength. However, she definitely has no chance of winning against cultivators who have steadily climbed up the ranks.
Finally, the undisputed Cui family member was replaced with a golden spiritual root. As for the remaining spiritual roots, Fang Ruotang asked Prime Minister Fang.
“Grandfather, you should change into them. They are all single-elemental roots, which are actually quite powerful. I think the earth elemental root is very suitable for you. The core essence of cultivation requires a calm and resolute mind, which you possess. Moreover, the earth bears all things, and earth-based cultivation techniques have the most solid foundation and abundant magical power. It is also very similar to your personality, like a great mountain, which makes people feel at ease.”
Before giving her opinion, Fang Ruotang consulted Xiao Jingzi and received Xiao Jingzi's approval before telling Prime Minister Fang.
When Prime Minister Fang heard Xiao Liu explain the Earth Spirit Root, he actually thought it was quite good. It is the foundation of everything. To cultivate Earth-based techniques, one must have the patience and magnanimity of the earth. He felt that he was no less capable than the earth.
Therefore, when Fang Ruotang said he was suitable, he immediately agreed.
“Okay, Grandfather also thinks this is suitable.”
Fang Ruotang then happily changed the spiritual root for Prime Minister Fang. As for the other spiritual roots, Fang Ruotang did not change them for her father and uncle.
After getting to know each other, neither of them showed any interest.
Fang Ruotang tilted her head and said, "Then I'll give my fire spirit root to my third cousin!"
"Minglang is a carefree and innocent child. Now that he has a fire elemental root, what if it affects his personality and makes him irritable? Wouldn't that be a bad thing?"
“No way! Third Cousin is a gentle and kind person, he would never become a short-tempered and easily angered person.” Fang Ruotang answered with certainty.
Shu asked the question casually. After all, he was her own nephew, and she certainly wouldn't object if her daughter wanted to help her family. She quickly sent the message to Shu Minglang.
The servants from the Prime Minister's residence went to invite Shu Minglang without saying why, but when they learned that Fang Ruotang had returned, Shu Minglang came running over with a big white smile on his face.
Not only him, but all the other members of the Shu family followed.
Fang Ruotang got straight to the point and told Shu Minglang about changing his spiritual root. Shu Minglang was so happy that he jumped up and grabbed Fang Ruotang's hand, shouting excitedly.
"Good sister, good sister, it's not for nothing that I love you so much."
"So, I haven't spoiled my sister for nothing, have I? All those snacks I bought for her with my monthly allowance weren't wasted, were they?" Fang Ruotang asked with a beaming smile.
"No, no, no, our Xiao Liu is the best little sister in the world! Ahhh! Who is it that has such a good little sister? Oh, it's me! Who am I? I am Shu Minglang."
Shu Minglang grinned, put his hands on his hips, and put on a show all by himself.
The Shu family members stood aside, looking at Shu Minglang with mixed feelings. While they were happy for him, they also felt a little bitter, so their expressions were not very bright.
"Ahem!" Madam Shu moved a step, coughed lightly, and glared at her brother and sister-in-law.
The Shu family members then came to their senses and put on genuine smiles.
It wasn't that they weren't happy for Shu Minglang, but they were also a little disappointed—why hadn't this good fortune fallen on them?
Fortunately, the Cui family was united, and the spiritual root exchange went smoothly. Fang Ruotang did not stay at the Prime Minister's residence for long. Although she was reluctant to leave her family, she rushed to exchange her fifth brother's spiritual root.
As for her grandmother, mother, and third cousin, they would go to Sword Pavilion on their own later. With the teleportation array there, Fang Ruotang had nothing to worry about.
Upon returning to Tianyi Sect, Fang Ruotang went straight to Fang Zhixing's residence. Before she even arrived, she heard Lu Zichao's voice.
"Brother-in-law, my dear brother-in-law, please answer me! Please answer me!"
"Lu Zichao, don't hug my husband. Have you no shame? I've already said no, no. Also, stay away from my husband, stay away."
"What husband? Without my help, you wouldn't have such a good husband. Stop being so ungrateful. If I had known you were this kind of person, I would have married my brother-in-law myself."
"You...prepare to die!"
Fang Ruotang stumbled and almost fell over as she appeared in front of the three of them, giving a slightly embarrassed laugh.
"You guys... never mind, you go ahead with your work, I'll be there in a bit!"
What a mess!
She should come later.
Fang Zhixing stood there looking utterly hopeless, while Lu Zichao clung to him like a koala, and Shen Lixia, her face flushed with anger, was pulling and dragging him along.
What a dramatic winter scene!
"Stop fooling around!" Fang Zhixing said, and Shen Lixia and Lu Zichao immediately quieted down and stood obediently behind him.
He walked up to Fang Ruotang and gave a helpless bitter smile. "Ignore them. It's like this every day, so annoying! What does Xiao Liu want with Fifth Brother?"
Fang Ruotang looked at Fang Zhixing with admiration, and saw Shen Lixia and Lu Zichao behind him pulling each other's hair like three-year-old children.
She looked at Fang Zhixing with sympathy.
"Fifth Brother, I'm sorry to trouble you. You're getting a wife, and it's like buying one and getting one free."
Fang Zhixing: ...
"I'm warning you, stay away from my husband from now on, or I'll beat you to death!"
“I’m looking for my brother-in-law, not your husband.”
"Are you out of your mind?! I call you my sworn brother, why are you calling me husband and brother-in-law? What are you up to? Are you trying to seduce him?"
Fang Ruotang peeked out, then looked away and met the lifeless gaze of Fang Zhixing, asking curiously, "Fifth Brother, are you bisexual?"
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