49: Xu Jing: Can I really cultivate?

Chu Yuan smiled, forcing the spirit fruit into Zhang Xiangwen and his wife's hands, and said, "Uncle Zhang, Aunt Xu, this spirit fruit will be beneficial to you. Consider it my thanks for all your care over the years."

"But..."

Zhang Xiangwen was about to say more, but saw Chu Yuan shake his head slightly, his expression serious as he said, "Uncle Zhang, don't say too much, and don't ask too much."

"You two eat this spirit fruit here. After leaving, act as if nothing happened."

Hearing this, Zhang Xiangwen's heart trembled, and he looked deeply at Chu Yuan.

Then, he opened his mouth and swallowed the spirit cleansing fruit.

As the spirit fruit entered his stomach, a warm energy instantly swept through his body, causing him to narrow his eyes slightly.

He could feel that energy circulating throughout his body, as if cleansing his physique, making his thoughts much clearer.

"This spirit fruit is not so simple!"

Zhang Xiangwen thought to himself, then turned to look at his wife, Xu Jing.

He saw Xu Jing with her eyes slightly closed, a mysterious spiritual charm lingering around her, and a faint glow appearing around her, wrapping her in a veil of mystery.

Seeing this, Zhang Xiangwen was even more surprised.

He looked at Chu Yuan, his gaze filled with doubt, and asked, "Chu Yuan, tell me honestly, what exactly is this spirit fruit for?"

Chu Yuan pondered for a moment and said, "Uncle Zhang, do you know there's another, more specific way to describe Cultivation talent?"

Zhang Xiangwen looked puzzled.

Chu Yuan continued, "So-called Cultivation talent means having a Spiritual Root in one's body, which allows one to Cultivate by drawing on Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, or by using the power of Spirit Medicine."

"Spiritual Roots are divided into five grades: Human, Earth, Heavenly, Divine, and Saint. The higher the grade of the Spiritual Root, the better the Cultivation talent."

"That night, I entered a cave and accidentally found a storage treasure next to an ancient corpse. Inside were twelve of these spirit fruit, along with their descriptions."

"According to the description, this spirit fruit can cleanse and enhance Human-Grade Spiritual Roots, and it even has the potential to raise them to Earth-Grade Spiritual Roots."

"Furthermore, there's a slight chance this spirit fruit can help those without a Spiritual Root to develop an Acquired Spiritual Root. This is why I gave it to Sister Yaner, Er Ya, and Aunt Xu."

Hearing these words, Zhang Xiangwen's eyes widened abruptly. "Is this the spirit cleansing fruit you mentioned that day?"

Chu Yuan nodded, then shook his head.

"Uncle Zhang, I've seen the spirit cleansing fruit; it was what caused the commotion among the Yao Beasts in the valley, but that female cultivator took it away."

"This spirit fruit resembles the spirit cleansing fruit and has similar effects, but its spiritual charm is much richer than that of the spirit cleansing fruit."

"To be honest, Uncle Zhang, among the twelve, three had several times stronger spiritual charm. I used one at the time, and the remaining two have already been given to Sister Yaner and Er Ya."

Hearing this, Zhang Xiangwen's eyes flashed brightly. "Chu Yuan, can this spirit fruit really give birth to an Acquired Spiritual Root and allow for Cultivation?"

"Yes!"

Chu Yuan nodded, "But there's only a slight chance. I plan to prioritize Sister Yaner and the other two with the remaining spirit fruit until the fruit runs out or they develop a Spiritual Root."

Hearing this, Zhang Xiangwen glanced at the inner room, then at Xu Jing beside him, his eyes filled with joy.

If it could really happen... He took a deep breath, stood up, looked at Chu Yuan, and bowed slightly, saying, "Chu Yuan, great kindness needs no words of thanks. Uncle Zhang will shamelessly accept this."

"Uncle Zhang, there's no need for this!" Chu Yuan helped him up, chuckling.

Uncle Zhang's family had been the kindest to him since he Awoke his memories.

Even before he Awoke his memories, Uncle Zhang and Aunt Xu had taken the best care of him, and he had no reason to forget this kindness.

Zhang Xiangwen stood up, as if he had thought of something, and asked in surprise, "Oh, is this what you meant by helping those people?"

"Mm!"

Chu Yuan nodded, "This matter isn't urgent. We'll talk about it after Aunt Xu and the other two have Spiritual Roots."

"At that time, there will be a few spirit fruit left. Uncle Zhang can choose a few people for me to guide, and whether they can gain a Spiritual Root will depend entirely on their fortune."

"Of course, the people you choose for me must have good character, at least understand gratitude, and be willing to protect Xiao Huang Village. We don't want to raise ungrateful people."

Hearing this, Zhang Xiangwen nodded, his expression serious as he said, "I understand!"

The two stopped talking and waited quietly.

Time passed by minute by minute.

Under their expectant gazes, more than an hour quietly passed.

Then, the faint glow on Xu Jing's body receded, and her complexion became two shades fairer.

What Chu Yuan perceived, however, was much more.

Just now, he sensed several wisps of Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi entering Xu Jing's body.

Seeing Xu Jing slowly open her eyes, Chu Yuan quickly said, "Aunt Xu, you Cultivated the Heavenly Revelation Basic Method before. Try to circulate it and see!"

Xu Jing looked bewildered and said with a bitter smile, "Chu Yuan, I don't have Cultivation talent."

Zhang Xiangwen quickly gestured to her with his eyes, "If he tells you to try, then try!"

Seeing this, although Xu Jing was still a bit confused, she obediently sat down cross-legged and attempted to circulate the Heavenly Revelation Basic Method.

This Cultivation Technique was deeply ingrained in her memory; although she had neglected it for over a decade, circulating it again was no problem.

But a quarter of an hour later, Xu Jing suddenly opened her eyes, which were filled with disbelief.

"I... I seem to feel Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi Body Tempering. What's going on?!"

Hearing this, Zhang Xiangwen's eyes widened slightly, also somewhat disbelieving what he had heard.

Chu Yuan's eyes lit up, and he quickly took out a red jujube. "Aunt Xu, try this!"

Xu Jing blinked her eyes, only to see Zhang Xiangwen had already snatched the spirit fruit and put it into her mouth.

"Hurry and try to Cultivate!"

His demeanor showed more eagerness than if he himself could Cultivate.

Xu Jing rolled her eyes at him, then quickly sat down cross-legged, circulating her Cultivation Technique to refine the medicinal power of the red jujube.

Chu Yuan smiled slightly, sat back down, already having a result in mind.

Zhang Xiangwen watched Xu Jing without blinking, quietly awaiting the outcome.

Half an hour later.

Xu Jing slowly opened her eyes, a glimmer of light flashing through them, full of disbelief.

"I can really Cultivate?"

Hearing this, Zhang Xiangwen's face was filled with joyful surprise, and he couldn't help but step forward and hug her.

"That's great!"

As if too excited, his sturdy body trembled slightly.

"Husband, what exactly is going on?"

Xu Jing asked.

Zhang Xiangwen took a deep breath, his gaze serious as he said, "Don't ask anything, don't say anything. You just need to know that not only you, but Yaner also has a high probability of being able to Cultivate."

"And, all of this was brought by Chu Yuan, just remember this kindness!"

Hearing this, Xu Jing's eyes flashed, and she seemed to understand something.

She looked at Chu Yuan, her eyes full of gratitude, "Xiao Yuan, thank you!"

Chu Yuan nodded slightly, "Aunt Xu, you're welcome. This is what I should do."

"There's no such thing as 'should'!"

Aunt Xu shook her head, her eyes on Chu Yuan, and the more she looked, the more satisfied she became.

Chu Yuan felt this gaze and found it a bit strange. Why did it feel like a mother-in-law looking at her son-in-law?

He shook his head slightly, dispelling the unrealistic thoughts.

Zhang Yan?

Just a little sister!

Although that girl was pretty and delicate, she wasn't his type yet.

Moreover, his goal was to become stronger and control his own destiny.

Women, they only affect his speed of drawing his sword... Well, fine!

On the path of Cultivation, having a Dao Companion to adjust one's mood didn't seem so bad either?

Chu Yuan's eyes flickered, but he didn't think any further.

At this moment, Xu Jing curiously glanced at the inner room, her eyes filled with a hint of curiosity.