Siheyuan: tomb robbing? I am serious about hunting.

Chapter 1163 Second Machine

He arrived at the edge of the forest outside town to absorb invisible energy. He closed his eyes, sitting cross-legged under a large tree, feeling the energy in the air slowly flow into his body, the warm stream within him flowing with it. Suddenly, he felt a powerful aura approaching. This aura was somewhat similar to the invisible energy he normally absorbed, but richer, purer, and carried a sense of majesty. Yun Chen opened his eyes abruptly and saw a young man in a cyan robe standing not far away. He looked to be in his twenties, with a handsome face and sharp eyes. At his waist hung a longsword, its scabbard intricately engraved with patterns, emitting a faint spiritual aura. The man looked at him with surprise, as if he had discovered some rare treasure. Yun Chen's heart tightened, and he instinctively stood up, eyeing the man before him warily. He had never seen anyone like him before. The man's aura felt oppressive, but at the same time, he could sense a connection between it and the invisible energy he was absorbing. "You're experiencing fluctuations of spiritual energy. Have you awakened your spiritual roots?" the cyan-robed man spoke in a clear, steady voice. He slowly approached Yun Chen, his eyes filled with a hint of surprise and curiosity, as he carefully examined him, as if trying to see through him. "I can clearly sense the faint spiritual energy emanating from you. Although thin, it's very pure, and the fluctuations are very unique, unlike those of ordinary spiritual roots." Yun Chen was stunned for a moment, then asked in confusion, "Spiritual roots? Spiritual energy? What are those?" He had never heard of these terms before, and was filled with confusion. Upon hearing Yun Chen's words, the cyan-robed man's face was filled with surprise. He hadn't expected the young man before him to be unaware of the concepts of spiritual roots and spiritual energy. He pondered for a moment and patiently explained: "In our world of immortal cultivation, there is a special energy between heaven and earth. This energy is called 'spiritual energy'. And 'spiritual roots' are a special physical condition existing in the human body, which is the basis for absorbing and transforming spiritual energy." "Only those who have spiritual roots can feel the spiritual energy between heaven and earth, absorb it into their bodies, and transform it into their own cultivation, thus embarking on the path of immortal cultivation and becoming an immortal cultivator. Immortal cultivators can not only possess powerful strength, but also prolong their lifespan and even achieve immortality. People without spiritual roots can only be ordinary people. They will never be able to feel spiritual energy in their entire lives, let alone Embark on the road to immortal cultivation." The man paused, then continued, "My name is Lin Feng, and I'm an outer sect disciple of the nearby 'Qingyun Sect'. I came down the mountain this time to search for a spiritual medicine called 'Qingling Grass', which is an important ingredient for refining elixirs and is relatively rare in the mountains. When I passed by Qingshi Town, I accidentally felt a faint fluctuation of spiritual energy in the town, so I followed the fluctuation of spiritual energy to find this place. I didn't expect to meet you." Yun Chen was stunned when he heard this. He finally understood that the invisible energy he had felt before was the "spiritual energy" mentioned by Lin Feng, and the reason why he could absorb spiritual energy was because he had awakened his "spiritual roots". It turned out that in this world, there are special beings like "immortal cultivators", and there is also a path to immortal cultivation that can give people great power and prolong their life. "I think your spiritual energy fluctuations are very special, unlike the common five elements spiritual roots of gold, wood, water, fire and earth." Lin Feng looked at Yun Chen again with a hint of inquiry in his eyes, "The five elements spiritual roots are the most common spiritual roots in the world of immortal cultivation. Most immortal cultivators possess one or more of the five elements spiritual roots. And in your spiritual energy fluctuations, in addition to containing the soft and long-lasting water-attribute spiritual energy, it also carries a hint of the domineering and sharp thunder-attribute spiritual energy. It seems like a rare dual spiritual root." "Dual spiritual roots?" Yun Chen asked curiously. "Indeed, dual spiritual roots." Lin Feng nodded and explained, "Dual spiritual roots are rarer than single spiritual roots and more difficult to cultivate. However, once successfully cultivated, one's strength will be much greater than that of cultivators with a single spiritual root. This is especially true of dual spiritual roots of water and thunder. Water-attributed spiritual energy excels at defense and healing, while thunder-attributed spiritual energy excels at attack and defense penetration. Combined, these two spiritual roots offer both offensive and defensive capabilities, and possess limitless potential." Lin Feng looked at Yun Chen with admiration in his eyes. He said seriously, "Yun Chen, you possess the rare dual spiritual roots of water and thunder. You are a rare gem in the rough for cultivation. If you are willing to return to Qingyun Sect with me, I can recommend you to join the sect as an outer disciple. In Qingyun Sect, you can learn authentic cultivation techniques, receive professional guidance, and gain access to more cultivation resources. As long as you practice diligently, you will surely become a powerful cultivator in the future, breaking free from your ordinary fate and carving out a world of your own." Yun Chen's heart was filled with turmoil. He had never imagined that he would have the opportunity to become a cultivator, to escape the fate of generations of mining and pursue a broader world. Join the Qingyun Sect, learn the cultivation techniques, become a powerful immortal cultivator... These words took root in his heart like seeds, filling him with longing. But he soon thought of his father. His father was old and in poor health. If he left Qingshi Town and joined the Qingyun Sect, what would his father do alone? He looked at Lin Feng, then at Qingshi Town in the distance, his heart filled with hesitation. "I... I need to discuss this with my father," Yun Chen said softly. Lin Feng nodded, understandingly saying, "As I should. You can go back and discuss it with your father. I'll await your response at the inn outside town. But I must remind you: after your spiritual roots awaken, if you don't receive proper guidance and cultivation in a timely manner, your spiritual energy will gradually dissipate and your spiritual roots will wither. At that point, you'll never have the chance to embark on the path of immortal cultivation again. The Qingyun Sect only accepts disciples every three years. If you miss this opportunity, you may never again join the sect." Yun Chen's heart tightened. He knew this was his only chance to change his fate, and he absolutely couldn't miss it. He bowed to Lin Feng and said, "Thank you, Immortal Lin, for your information. I'll go back and discuss this with my father and give you an answer as soon as possible." With that, he turned and ran towards Qingshi Town, his steps quick but determined. Upon returning home, Yun Chen recounted Lin Feng's words to his father, Yun Kaishan. Yun Kaishan remained silent for a long time. He saw the anticipation and yearning in his son's eyes, feeling both reluctant to let him go and unwilling to hinder his future. He knew his son was born to be extraordinary, and that the small town of Qingshi Town simply couldn't accommodate his son's future.