141: Chapter 141 Innate Seed

Under the guidance of Ancestor Yuhuan, Pei Siyao's Bloodline Power was quickly tested.

As time passed, four lights appeared on the Bloodline Spiritual Artifact; the fourth light was very faint, its brightness less than half of the first three.

Having experience with testing Bloodline Power, Pei Qingyun understood that this was a manifestation of Fourth-Grade Early-Stage Bloodline Power.

Despite only being in the Early Stage of Divine Power, Pei Siyao's Bloodline Power had already reached a level comparable to his own.

Long before the test, Pei Qingyun had deduced that Pei Siyao's Bloodline Power would likely not be much weaker than his.

The results of this test undoubtedly proved his deduction.

It wasn't just 'not much weaker'—they were completely on par.

Before her Awakening, Pei Siyao practiced the Pei Family Evergreen Art. Judging by her cultivation speed, the Wood Element Bloodline in her body was likely second-grade.

A second-grade Bloodline was considered high-middle grade among the children of Great Families.

It was better than those below but inferior to those above.

Among the direct descendants of Great Families, it could only be considered mediocre. Looking at it now, practicing the Pei Family Evergreen Art had actually hindered Pei Siyao's cultivation.

The other Bloodline awakened within her body might have reached the third grade long ago.

"Bloodline Awakening is truly Heaven-Defying," Pei Qingyun murmured.

Nearby, Ancestor Yuhuan's eyes lit up when he saw the test results.

"Early Stage of Divine Power, Fourth-Grade Early-Stage Bloodline Power."

Individually, neither of these was particularly remarkable.

But if both were found in the same person, it was a winning hand.

"I didn't expect that after a hundred and fifty years, our Pei Clan would give birth to another Xiantian Seed," Ancestor Yuhuan said with some excitement.

A Xiantian Seed didn't guarantee one would become a Xiantian Master, but the probability of a Xiantian Seed advancing to the Xiantian realm was far higher than that of an ordinary Grandmaster of Meridians.

"Xiantian Seed?" Hearing this, a look of reflection appeared in Pei Qingyun's eyes.

In the Great Jing Dynasty, there were many terms for geniuses.

For instance, in the Kaiyuan Academy, the number of Great Family children called geniuses every year exceeded double digits.

But among these so-called geniuses, those who could advance to the Six Viscera Realm were only in the single digits.

A Xiantian Seed was different; it was the highest evaluation of a Genius in the Great Jing Dynasty.

Although Pei Qingyun wasn't clear on the conditions for advancing to Xiantian, it likely had a connection to one's Bloodline.

For the Wuyang Pei Clan to produce such a Xiantian Seed was definitely due to the blessings of their ancestors.

Once word got out, it would be enough to attract the attention of powers across an entire province.

A future Grandmaster of Meridians, or even a Xiantian Master—what power wouldn't covet that?

Not to mention, Pei Siyao was a female.

Although Pei Siyao still had some baby fat on her face and wasn't a peerless beauty, she was still above average in appearance.

If those Great Families learned of Pei Siyao's talent, they would likely arrange for their Young Masters to stick to her like plaster.

As a transmigrator, Pei Qingyun knew well the danger of 'golden-haired' interlopers.

These Young Masters of Great Families shared the same nature as those interlopers.

Pei Siyao was innocent and romantic at her age, with no psychological defenses. If she were snatched away by some 'golden-haired' brat, the Pei Clan would suffer a massive loss.

Thinking of this, Pei Qingyun made a silent decision, and his gaze toward Pei Siyao became a bit more affectionate.

He had to take advantage of these next few years to give Pei Siyao some character education.

Ancestor Yuhuan was unaware of Pei Qingyun's thoughts.

After a brief moment of excitement, he regained his composure.

Shortly after, Ancestor Yuhuan led the two of them out of the secret room used for testing Bloodline Power.

Later, after Pei Qingyun escorted Pei Siyao to a small courtyard arranged by the Pei Clan, he went to Dengyun Pavilion alone.

Upon seeing Ancestor Yuhuan, Pei Qingyun said, "Great-Granduncle, you asked me to come; is there something the matter?"

Ancestor Yuhuan straightened his back and spoke to Pei Qingyun with a serious expression, "The results of Si Yao's Bloodline Power are out; it's Fourth-Grade Early-Stage. You should be clear on this. For the time being, do not make the test results public, and do not tell Yao'er. If she asks you, just say it's Third-Grade Middle-Stage Bloodline."

Hearing this, Pei Qingyun suddenly snapped back to reality.

In the secret room earlier, he had been thinking about 'golden-haired' brats and had forgotten the most important point.

Given the strength of the Wuyang Pei Clan, if news spread that they had a Genius of the Xiantian Seed level, there was no guarantee other powers wouldn't have designs on them.

Even if there were no conflicts for now, it didn't mean there wouldn't be in the future.

Moreover, some external powers hostile to the Great Jing Dynasty loved nothing more than assassinating so-called geniuses.

The reason this hadn't happened in Jinhuai Prefecture yet was that those so-called geniuses weren't high-caliber enough.

Great Family Disciples who struggled even to become a Six Viscera Grandmaster weren't considered geniuses in their eyes.

In Pei Qingyun's view, there were only two kinds of people in this world.

The strong and the weak.

Pei Qingyun nodded, naturally understanding the stakes involved. "I understand."

Seeing that Pei Qingyun didn't need an explanation, Ancestor Yuhuan was very satisfied with the reaction and continued, "Also, regarding the Legacy Cultivation Technique, remember not to spread it around casually. If others find out, they will naturally deduce her Bloodline Awakening. If anyone asks about the origin of the technique, say you got it from me."

Pei Qingyun said, "Rest assured, Great-Granduncle. Only I and Yao'er's father know about the Legacy Cultivation Technique. In a moment, I will also instruct Yao'er not to speak carelessly."

Ancestor Yuhuan paused and said, "Right, for the time being, you and Yao'er should stay in Longxi until I return. If you have any needs, speak to Yongsheng. I will also inform him in advance."

Pei Qingyun was somewhat surprised. "Great-Granduncle, you are leaving Longxi?"

As far as he knew, Ancestor Yuhuan had not left the Pei Clan residence in nearly ten years, let alone left Longxi.

This sudden change made him curious.

Ancestor Yuhuan didn't hide it. "Yes. This time, I need to go to the Provincial Capital to handle some business. I'll be back in a month at the longest, or half a month at the shortest."

"A month isn't that long," Pei Qingyun thought to himself, frowning slightly.

Staying for a month wasn't much of a problem.

The development of the Wuyang Pei Clan was basically stable; his presence or absence wouldn't have a large impact, and the fact that he was a Grandmaster had already spread anyway.

At this time, would the Great Families in Jinhuai Prefecture even dare to intentionally provoke the Wuyang Pei Clan?

He guessed that Ancestor Yuhuan's sudden trip to the Provincial Capital was likely related to Pei Siyao.

But since he had to stay for a month, Pei Qingyun could take the opportunity to properly explore Longxi.

Last time he left too hurriedly and didn't even stay in Longxi for more than a few days.

However, he had to send a letter back to the Wuyang Pei Clan first.

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