Chapter 19 Shouldn't the furnace cauldrons be used for marriage alliances during the elders' meeting? ...
Soon, under Gong Shi Moyu's guidance, Xie Jiaoyue successfully identified several key acupoints.
Guiding Qi into the body does not require special techniques; it simply requires opening these key acupoints to allow spiritual energy to communicate smoothly with the body.
Xie Jiaoyue relaxed her mind and body and quickly entered a meditative state.
She "saw" shimmering golden aura swirling around her, tentatively greeting her body.
Seeing these golden spiritual energies, she was overjoyed. How wonderful! Her spiritual root was exactly the golden, shimmering form she loved most.
Girls should be dazzling, ideally enough to dazzle everyone.
The golden spiritual energy seemed to sense Xie Jiaoyue's joy and became even more active, then plunged into Xie Jiaoyue's body.
A feeling of comfort she had never experienced before spread throughout her body. Xie Jiaoyue felt as if she were in a hot spring with the perfect temperature, with a gentle, soft stream of water flowing from the bottom of the spring, gently massaging her skin.
As more and more golden spiritual energy entered, the force of the spring water grew stronger, transforming from a gentle feather into a fascia gun, causing both pain and pleasure.
The feeling of muscles relaxing was so pleasant that Xie Jiaoyue was still reluctant to stop even after everything had calmed down.
She successfully completed the induction of air into her body.
Gong Shi Moyu spoke at the perfect moment: "Jiaoyue, what is your relationship with Chu Xingjin?"
Still in a meditative state, Xie Jiaoyue subconsciously replied, "He is my destined Daoist partner."
Being forcibly bound to a task by the system is simply destiny.
Oh no, she's not qualified to be the Immortal Venerable's wife.
Perhaps because the comforting spring water had disappeared, Xie Jiaoyue was unhappy. She choked up and said, "I love him, but he doesn't love me."
Gong Shi Moyu was very puzzled.
How come Xie Jiaoyue gave away so easily after only a few years?
He knew who Xie Jiaoyue was; he knew it the moment they met.
There was no other reason than that he knew her far too well.
He came from the 21st century, died in a car accident, and woke up as a baby.
Gongshi Moyu thought he had simply forgotten to drink the Meng Po soup, so when he arrived at the Xie family at the age of twelve and heard the name Xie Jiaoyue, he was quite shocked.
His neighbor's daughter in his past life was named Xie Jiaoyue. Could it be the same person? Did he have a fellow villager? But after several encounters, he was certain that this Xie Jiaoyue was not the one he had known before.
But today, he knew that Xie Jiaoyue in front of him had changed; she had become the girl he knew from his past life, the girl he grew up with, the neighbor's little sister.
Because they were so familiar with each other, they recognized each other at first glance.
Because he was so familiar with her, he was shocked. It was just a different world, so how did Xie Jiaoyue become a love-obsessed girl who gave herself away for free?
Being in a foreign land, he couldn't bear to watch his fellow countrymen sink into such depravity; his conscience wouldn't allow it.
But in what capacity should he try to persuade Xie Jiaoyue?
In their previous life, although their families were old friends and they grew up together, the two had a very bad relationship and often quarreled whenever they met, which their parents could not stop.
He was a person with a calm demeanor. Most of the time, it was Xie Jiaoyue who argued with him, complaining about his expressionless face and his unchanging, lukewarm, and silent nature.
If Xie Jiaoyue knew his true identity, would she still be willing to listen to his advice?
While Gong Shi Moyu was pondering, Xie Jiaoyue woke up.
She looked at her body with great curiosity. It seemed like there weren't many changes, yet it also seemed like every part of her body was different.
She felt that her eyes could see farther and her sense of smell became more acute.
She swung her fists twice with great excitement, and the strength in her limbs was greater than before.
However, it seems someone just asked her a question?
Xie Jiaoyue tilted her head and asked, "Brother Moyu, did you talk to me just now?"
In a few breaths, Gongshi Moyu made up her mind: No, her cousin's identity is still the most useful; she can't let Xie Jiaoyue know her true identity.
Gong Shi Moyu said, "I just want to warn you to be careful of Chu Xingjin. I am your cousin who grew up with you, so naturally I would not harm you, but Chu Xingjin may not be."
Although he had only met Chu Xingjin once, he was certain that this man did not love Jiaoyue.
But this man didn't reject Jiaoyue's advances, which means what? It means that Chu Xingjin is not only hypocritical, but also a scumbag who accepts anyone.
He carefully and earnestly analyzed Chu Xingjin's every move, dissecting his psychological activities and behavioral logic from a man's perspective.
Xie Jiaoyue was completely bewildered.
She found the tone strangely familiar, as if she had been tormented by similar tones for half her life: "Alright, alright, I'll definitely remember, Brother Moyu, let's not talk about this anymore. I feel like I haven't fully mastered all my acupoints yet, can I continue cultivating?"
Xie Jiaoyue looked up at the sky: "However, judging from the time, the welcome banquet that Mother prepared for you is about to begin."
Gongshi Moyu glanced at the sky: "I'm afraid the First Madam is not free right now."
The reason why the First Madam did not immediately host a welcome banquet for him, but instead sent him and Xie Jiaoyue away, was because the First Madam needed to report the results of the Spirit-Setting Day to the Ancestor along with everyone else.
The First Madam thought she would be back in just an hour or two, but Gongshi Moyu felt it wouldn't be that simple.
When it comes to resource disputes, who will give way?
Gong Shi Moyu calmly and carefully analyzed the situation: "Given the First Madam's personality, she might get into a conflict with others. This will inevitably take some time."
Not far away, a loud bang came from the direction of the Ancestor's Wei Xi Immortal Mansion, like a thunderbolt, and the earth trembled.
Xie Jiaoyue was so startled that she jumped.
Not only her, but all the members of the Xie clan peeked out, gazing in the direction of Wei Xi Immortal Abode.
That's the ancestor's residence! Who on earth dares to be so presumptuous in Wei Xi Immortal Mansion?
Gong Shi Moyu's tone remained unchanged, describing without any emotion: "Look, this must be the sound made by the First Madam. She is indeed still busy, so we still have time. I can teach you to recognize a few more acupoints."
Do we really need to be this calm?
How can you be so calm?
"I've just seen it a lot."
"Have you seen a lot?"
"I come here several times a year."
Xie Jiaoyue: ...
My mother has such a kind and gentle temperament.
But Gongshi Moyu guessed correctly.
In the Immortal Abode of Wei Xi, the usually stern First Madam was engaged in a heated debate with a group of scholars, her face expressionless.
"You want to reduce my female privileges? Ask the sword in my hand if it agrees first!"
The sword that once belonged to Xie Qingyun flashed with a cold light, and the boulder weighing hundreds of kilograms shattered in response.
...
An hour earlier, the elders, having finished dealing with their own family matters, sat together in the Wei Xi Immortal Mansion, where their ancestor resided.
From the First Elder to the Fourth Elder, as well as Gong Shirao, the representative of the First Branch, Xie Qingfeng, the representative of the Second Branch, and Xie Qinglan, the representative of the Third Branch, all of them were present.
Even the time for the spirits to be sealed wasn't this complete.
Gong Shirao, as the nominal acting clan leader, reported the talents of the younger generation to the patriarch on behalf of everyone.
"Reporting to the Ancestor, on this Spirit-Setting Day, we discovered one person with a Golden Heaven Spiritual Root and a special physique, Xie Jiaoyue; one person with a Golden Heaven Spiritual Root, Chu Xingjin, who resides in the Xie Clan; and two people with dual spiritual roots, Xie Xinghui and a member of a collateral branch. The remaining five people have three spiritual roots, and the rest have four spiritual roots or mixed spiritual roots."
This time, the Xie family reaped a great harvest on the day of the spirit's rites, so much so that Gong Shirao couldn't help but raise her voice when she recited the inscription.
How could she possibly resist? Her daughter was the most outstanding one.
The Xie family matriarch was a woman who looked to be only thirty years old. She was gentle and reserved, and her eyes were always smiling, which made people feel more relaxed just by looking at her.
"Two Heavenly Spiritual Roots?" Even the usually lazy ancestor couldn't help but sit up straight. "Are you sure it's two?"
The First Elder was in a good mood: "The eldest branch has made a name for itself this time. Jiaoyue has an exceptional talent, and perhaps her talent will surpass that of Qingyun in the future."
The Fourth Elder said, “Oh, I remember that the First Elder used to dislike the eldest branch the most. He always felt that the acting clan leader had ruined the good seedlings you had chosen. He even always glared at Jiaoyue. How come you are calling Jiaoyue so affectionately now?”
The elder was sweating. He... he wasn't wrong to think that way back then. Qingyun was exceptionally talented, and Gong Shirao had such a constitution. As Qingyun's elder, he naturally did not approve of Qingyun marrying Gong Shirao.
The Fourth Elder scoffed and muttered under his breath, "A spineless, indecisive person."
It's because everyone disagreed before, so the Grand Elder also disagreed.
Now that the director has personally selected Xie Jiaoyue as the most talented junior member of the Xie family, the Grand Elder thinks she is better.
The Second Elder glared at the Fourth Elder: "Fourth Elder, watch your mouth. Jiaoyue has always been obedient and well-behaved; she should have this talent."
The Fourth Elder rolled his eyes again: "It's because of people like you who spoil her unconditionally that Xie Jiaoyue was able to find a son-in-law without any regard for the consequences."
Wasn't it Xie Qingyun who asked the second brother to take care of the orphan and widow before he died? In his opinion, it would be better for him to take care of them than for the second brother, who spoils them so much.
Of course, he really couldn't be bothered to care.
The Second Elder defended Xie Jiaoyue, saying, "The son-in-law that Jiaoyue chose for herself is not entirely useless. Chu Xingjin has a Heavenly Spiritual Root, so he is barely qualified to be Jiaoyue's son-in-law."
Hearing this, Gong Shirao felt sweat dripping down her forehead. The Second Elder was always like this, always finding a way to praise Jiaoyue no matter what she did.
Fortunately, I didn't listen to the Second Elder and let Jiaoyue grow up by his side from a young age, otherwise, who knows what kind of personality Jiaoyue would have developed.
She couldn't help but think of Jiaoyue's previous cowardice and timidity. Alas, she hadn't raised her well, and she wasn't a qualified mother.
After giving a long lecture, the Fourth Elder felt tired, shrunk back into his chair, and began to study the pill formula in his hand.
He was the elder in charge of the Xie family's alchemy workshop, and everyone was already used to his way of doing things.
That's just how he is; if he doesn't like something, he'll criticize it, but that's all he does—he doesn't offer any real opinions.
Once the fun is over, they retreat back into their own world to study the medicinal formulas that interest them.
If it weren't for the fact that 30% of Xie's income came from the alchemy workshop, the Fourth Elder would probably have been beaten up long ago with a sack over his head.
Upon hearing this, the patriarch finally spoke up: "The result is very good. It seems that the Xie family is destined for prosperity."
After she finished speaking, she relaxed again and leaned lazily against the chair.
The Third Elder, who had been silent until now, couldn't help but ask, "Ancestor, do we really intend to support Xie Jiaoyue and Chu Xingjin of the eldest branch according to the standards for Heavenly Spiritual Roots?"
The old ancestor tilted his head in confusion: "Why not?"
Why do families need to determine one's spiritual root? And what kind of help can a family provide to its members?
Nature is a resource.
Those with precious celestial spiritual roots will be guaranteed to reach the Foundation Establishment stage by their families, who will disregard the lives of others for this purpose.
The Third Elder looked at the other elders and found that they all seemed indifferent, each looking at their own little plot of land. No one paid him any attention, and no one refuted him.
The Xie family has always been like this; even the patriarch has a lazy and indolent demeanor.
He felt it was his responsibility to not watch the Xie family decline like this.
“Ancestor, although Xie Jiaoyue has a special physique, she is a furnace body. Not to mention the Nascent Soul stage, even the Golden Core stage is rare since ancient times. Wouldn’t it be a waste to throw resources at her?”
The Third Elder slammed his fist on the table in anger: "And Chu Xingjin! He's not a member of the Xie family, nor has he officially become a son-in-law. What right does he have to share the Xie family's resources?"
The First Elder, whose temperament was always wavering, hesitated after hearing the Third Elder's words: "This is indeed not appropriate."
The patriarch asked, "Then how do you think we should treat Xie Jiaoyue so as not to waste resources?"
"In my opinion, Xie Jiaoyue should be used for a marriage alliance; that would be the most suitable arrangement for the Xie family."
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