Chapter 15: Spiritual Root Breakthrough, Dual Wood-Fire Spiritual Roots!

"In the instance, the elder praised your profound blessings, assigning tasks and casting several extra glances towards you."

"Over the course of a week, you continuously used spiritual energy to ripen the spiritual grains and, in your leisure moments, aided Jin Congxue."

"Jin Congxue gradually developed deep feelings for you."

"After a week, the elder distributed rewards to all participants."

"The elder praised your good looks, awarding you an additional ten spirit stones, totaling 50 spirit stones, along with 40 pounds of spiritual rice."

"You requested the elder to convert the spiritual rice into spirit stones. The elder consented, granting you 90 spirit stones."

Su Xing observed this and couldn't help but raise a brow, expressing his discontent:

"As expected, this is a world that judges by appearances. Not to mention individuals like Jin Congxue, even cultivators place significance on appearance!"

Su Xing proceeded with the simulation.

"A notion sparked in your mind to request the elder for mentorship. However, the elder slightly shook his head, remarking on your inadequate aptitude and rejecting your plea."

"Helpless, you departed the instance. Jin Congxue awaited you outside the city. She confessed her feelings for you, admitting she had never been in love before and was captivated by you at first sight."

"After contemplating, you agreed to Jin Congxue's confession, and the two of you resided in Jinling City for a period."

"Upon returning to Kyoto, Jin Congxue informed you of her intention to visit you and gifted you all her 15 spirit stones."

"Back at Kyoto University, you immersed yourself in cultivation while occasionally taking freshmen on dungeon expeditions for leveling."

"One day, Wang Qingxuan approached you, disclosing information about a mysterious organization."

"One night later, Wang Qingxuan dropped out of school."

"In the second year, you dedicated yourself to cultivation. Your progress soared, reaching the Eighth Layer of Foundation Establishment."

"In the third year, you balanced both cultivation and guiding new female freshmen in dungeon expeditions. The demand for your services increased, prompting you to raise your service fees."

"By the fourth year, you established an equipment shop selling second-hand gear. Business flourished, mainly attracting female customers."

"Your business expanded in the fifth year, even garnering support from female entrepreneurs in the same industry."

"During that time, your cultivation ascended to the Great Perfection of Foundation Establishment."

"One day, Wang Qingxuan approached you again. Employing your old tactics, you asked her to help locate the second half of 'Changchun Gong.'"

"In the seventh year, your sister passed away, and you attended her funeral."

"In the tenth year, your close friend, Yu Yan, passed away, and you attended his funeral."

"In the eleventh year, you successfully advanced as a Foundation Establishment cultivator."

"In the fifteenth year, a colossal beast descended."

"You raised your middle finger at it."

"The colossal beast devoured the entire Great Xia Country. You perished at the age of thirty-six."

"Your 'Die Without Regret' talent triggered..."

"Ding, simulation concluded!"

"You can choose one reward from the following: Sublime Countenance (Talent), Foundation Establishment Second Layer (Cultivation), 105 spirit stones (Item)."

"Sublime Countenance: Green-tier talent, priced at 10,000 energy points."

"Foundation Establishment Second Layer: Cultivation, priced at 1,500 energy points."

"105 spirit stones: Item, priced at 105,000 energy points."

Observing this simulated future, Su Xing felt a surge of self-deprecation.

"Damn, is this world truly solely based on appearances? Those who look good have it so easy!"

Suppressing the desire to select the 'Sublime Countenance' talent, Su Xing chose the third reward of 105 spirit stones.

A bag of spirit stones materialized in Su Xing's hand.

Presently, Su Xing's spirit stone count had reached 195! However, his energy points had dwindled to a mere 15,000.

"Alas, these energy points are truly insufficient to spend!"

Su Xing lightly shook his head, evidently realizing he couldn't afford to expend such substantial resources on exchanging for spirit stones anymore.

"In the end, it all boils down to lacking energy points!"

Su Xing sighed.

For the following week, Su Xing converted his poverty into motivation, transforming into a diligent laborer!

During the day, he tirelessly accepted orders for leveling, aiming to earn more money to buy preparations and exchange for energy.

By night, Su Xing commenced his cultivation within the dormitory.

Thus, with less than four hours of sleep each day, Su Xing, in a week's time, broke through to the Third Layer of Foundation Establishment, accumulating over 700,000 Great Xia Coins.

Su Xing utilized all the transferred money to purchase equipment, finally scraping together 20,000 energy points.

On November 11, 2023, in the new era, Su Xing conducted rituals within the dormitory.

"May the blessings of the Xuan Huang Celestial Deity be upon me... Bless me with a green-tier spiritual root!"

Su Xing fervently prayed, understanding that he only had two simulation chances left before the instance opened.

As the minute and second hands of the clock pointed to eight, Su Xing's heart surged with anticipation.

"Commence simulation!"

"This simulation consumes 1,000 energy points, remaining energy 19,040 points, no remaining simulation attempts."

"Simulation initiated!"

"Drawing a white-tier talent costs 100 energy points, green-tier talent costs 1,000 energy points. Would you like to draw?"

"Draw a green-tier talent."

Su Xing decisively declared.

Seemingly, the blessings of the Xuan Huang Celestial Deity had descended, finally activating Su Xing's mystical faculties.

A melodious voice resonated in Su Xing's ears.

"Ding, congratulations on obtaining the green-tier talent, Dual Wood-Fire Spiritual Roots!"

"Dual Wood-Fire Spiritual Roots: Green-tier talent. Your cultivation aptitude far surpasses ordinary individuals. No longer possessing the lowest-grade Five Elements Mixed Spiritual Root, you possess Dual Wood-Fire Spiritual Roots, capable of cultivating both Wood and Fire elemental techniques."

Witnessing the newly drawn talent, Su Xing's excitement made his fists clench with a resounding clap.

"It's here! Finally, a green-tier talent for a spiritual root!"

Su Xing took a deep breath, suppressing his exhilaration, and chose to continue the simulation.

"Within the dormitory, you sensed an unusual sensation in your body. The Dual Wood-Fire Spiritual Roots heightened your senses."

"You retrieved a spirit stone and commenced cultivation. In just one day, your cultivation broke through to the Fourth Layer of Foundation Establishment, a cultivation pace tenfold faster than before!"

Seeing this, Su Xing couldn't help but muse:

"Indeed, in the realm of cultivation, it truly relies on one's innate talent! The lowest-grade Five Elements Mixed Spiritual Root takes ten years just to barely break through to the Foundation Establishment... With Dual Wood-Fire Spiritual Roots, it might be accomplished within a year!"

Yet, what Su Xing didn't realize was that beyond the Five Elements Mixed Spiritual Root lay the Four Elements Mixed Spiritual Root, the Triple Elements Spiritual Root...

The Dual Wood-Fire Spiritual Roots he obtained placed him among the ranks of minor prodigies in the cultivation world, explaining his astounding cultivation speed.

Su Xing continued reading.

"Using a week's time, you elevated your cultivation to the Fifth Layer of Foundation Establishment, experiencing a more abundant spiritual energy within your body."

"On November 18th, you set off for Jinling City, patiently waiting for Jin Congxue outside the city."

"The next day, at Jinling City's outskirts, you encountered Jin Congxue. You sought her guidance on Buddhist studies and gained the privilege to accompany her."

"She led you back to Jinling City through a small path, and on the way, both of you discovered the entrance to the 'Qingyun Spirit Field' instance."

"You both entered the Qingyun Spirit Field instance!"

(End of this Chapter)