Chapter 53
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Chapter 53: Testing Spiritual Root
These books were all various types, such as "Common Demonic Beast Guide," "Complete Guide to Common Refining Materials," and even a book titled "Herb Identification."
"What is this friend looking for? I have some books at home that might be of interest to you," a thirty-something scholar behind the stall, who was reading a book with great interest, looked up and asked when he saw Wang Yu’s expression.
"Excuse me, why can’t I find any places selling spell cultivation methods here?" After thinking for a moment, Wang Yu finally asked his question.
"Haha, this friend must have just arrived in Guangyuan District," the scholar chuckled upon hearing this.
"That’s right, I just got here today," Wang Yu admitted honestly.
"No wonder you didn’t know. In Guangyuan District, places that sell spell cultivation methods are all in the inner area behind us. Only those big shops with powerful backing can be trusted for buying," he explained with a smile.
"This square is just a free trading place for rogue cultivators. Not only is it unsafe to sell spell cultivation methods, but buyers also don’t dare to practice. Who knows if the books bought here are reliable?" the scholar added with a light laugh.
"I see now," Wang Yu suddenly understood.
"If your Taoist friend wants to go to the inner area, just go out that way. Things there are generally more expensive than here, but there are indeed many good things," the white-robed Taoist pointed to a certain exit by the square and said.
Wang Yu clasped his hands in thanks, no longer lingering in the square, and walked towards that exit.
Is this the inner area?
He walked along the street in the second half of the valley, looking at the few passersby and the tall brick buildings on either side, lost in thought.
He wasn’t sure if it was just his imagination, but he faintly felt that the Spirit Qi here seemed to be purer than in the first half of the valley.
He touched the storage bag in his arms and did not rush into the shops, instead continually observing the banners hanging at the doors of the shops on both sides.
These banners were painted with various simple symbols, making it easy to understand what kind of business they were doing at a glance.
For example, the shop with the banner showing crossed swords likely had the sound of blacksmithing inside; it was probably a blacksmith shop related to weapons.
A shop with an herbal symbol on its flag must be a pharmacy.
As for the shop with a bamboo scroll symbol, he noticed something that made his eyes brighten, and he quickly walked over.
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When Wang Yu walked out of the shop again, there was a slight look of embarrassment on his face.
The Advanced Spell book costs four or five spirit stones, and the magic trick costs seven or eight spirit stones; it’s just too expensive to buy.
It seems that the three ‘primeval spells’ he bought in Yellow Stone City were indeed extremely cheap.
However, he finally asked about the place to test Spiritual Roots, and after searching along the street, he came to a shop with a flag that had the word "instrument" on it and went inside.
The hall was decorated luxuriously, and a short-haired man standing behind the counter immediately stood up and asked lightly when he saw someone enter:
"Dear friend, what kind of magical tool do you plan to buy? Our Miaoqitang has a complete collection of Five Elements magical tools. If you need to appraise or pawn items, our shop also offers related services."
"Can your shop test Spiritual Roots?" Wang Yu glanced at the man, unable to tell his skill level, and simply asked directly.
"Of course, our shop has a special tool for testing Spiritual Roots. The cost for testing a Spiritual Root is ten spirit stones, half for using the tool and half as our service fee."
Upon hearing Wang Yu’s request, the short-haired man seemed completely unfazed and immediately stated the price.
"Can you lower the price a bit?"
Wang Yu felt a sting in his wallet when he heard the price.
"No, the Spiritual Root test requires a special tool that can only be used with spirit stones to work properly; it’s the same price for everyone," the short-haired man spread his hands, looking helpless.
Wang Yu frowned slightly, but he didn’t say anything more. Instead, he took out ten spirit stones from his storage bag and placed them on the counter.
The short-haired man collected the spirit stones and asked Wang Yu to wait a moment while he went up to the second floor to fetch a round tool.
"This is the Spiritual Testing Disk; just pour your energy into it, and it will accurately measure your Spiritual Root’s attribute and grade," the short-haired man placed the disk on the counter and calmly told Wang Yu.
Upon hearing this, Wang Yu lifted the disk with both hands and examined it closely.
The disk was the size of a head, with its surface covered in a tangle of colorful Spirit Patterns, and there were five holes around it, each set with a shining spirit stone.
He took a deep breath and slowly poured his magical power into the disk through his hands, just as the man had instructed.
The surface of the disk began to shimmer with colorful lights, while a pulling force emerged, causing his magical power to pour out like a tide.
Wang Yu was taken aback, unable to react in time.
"Puff"
The disk trembled slightly, and four of the five spirit stones around it lit up with gold, red, blue, and white flames.
The largest red flame was as big as an egg, shining brightly like a small fireball, coloring three-quarters of the disk in a deep red.
The other three flames were only tiny, resembling little beads, swaying as if they could be blown out with a breath.
As Wang Yu pondered what these glowing orbs meant, the short-haired man beside him suddenly exclaimed in surprise, "Oh!"
"Oh, it’s Gold, Fire, Water, Wind, Four Spiritual Roots. Not only do you have a Wind Spiritual Root, but your Fire Spiritual Root is also of high quality. It’s a bit of a pity; if you had a top-quality Wind Spiritual Root instead, even with Four Spiritual Roots, all the sects would probably fight to take you in."
"I have a Mutated Spiritual Root, and my Fire Spiritual Root is of high quality?" Wang Yu was stunned for a moment and asked the short-haired man again.
"Yes, but besides the Fire Spiritual Root, the others are just of low quality. You have a high-quality Spiritual Root and a Mutated Spiritual Root, but this Four Spiritual Roots attribute is quite strange; I have never seen it before," the short-haired man said as he looked at Wang Yu in amazement.
"My friend, you seem knowledgeable. May I ask if any sect would want to take in someone with this kind of Spiritual Root?" Wang Yu, thinking about the quality of his Spiritual Roots, gently put down the disc and respectfully asked the man with a bow.
"Hehe, I am not part of any sect, so how would I know if they would want to recruit you?" The short-haired man chuckled and shook his head.
"My friend, you should see that I just recently formed my Spiritual Root and don’t know much about the sects. You stay in the market, so you surely have seen a lot. I hope you can guide me a bit," Wang Yu said without hesitation, revealing three shiny spirit stones from his sleeve and smiling at the short-haired man.
"Ahem, since you are so sincere, I will share a little."
The short-haired man was taken aback for a moment but quickly reacted. He brushed the counter with one hand, and the three spirit stones vanished without a trace. Then, a slight smile appeared on his face as he cleared his throat and said:
"In my opinion, Taoist friend, having the Spiritual Root of the Fire attribute is a bit awkward. If you want to join one of the major sects through normal means, whether you are accepted or not could go either way. It really depends on the specific requirements of each sect for their next round of recruitment."
But I suggest that, Taoist friend, it would be best for you to join a sect that specializes in fire attribute cultivation methods.
Firstly, top-grade Fire Spiritual Roots are very rare, and those sects would likely value you more.
Secondly, even if your Four Spirit Roots allow for average cultivation speed, once you focus on fire attribute cultivation methods or spells, your strength will clearly improve without any doubt. This will also help you stand out in those sects and gain more cultivation resources.
"As for the Wind Spiritual Root, although it is a Mutated Spiritual Root, its grade is too low. Even if you specialize in wind attribute cultivation methods, you probably won’t get very far."
"I understand now. However, I wonder if the Taoist friend knows which sects are better at fire attribute cultivation methods." After listening, Wang Yu felt this made a lot of sense and couldn’t help but ask another question.
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