Chapter 617 (2/2)
And his Dantian was different from others.
At his Dantian, there always lurked an odd force.
This force felt somewhat familiar to Lin Jing, as if he had sensed it in the Barren Forbidden Zone, but he was not too sure.
Beyond that, he was no different from the average person.
Having investigated, Lin Jing wore a contemplative look, before withdrawing his hand.
Seeing Lin Jing’s expression was not too positive, Shi San’s heart inevitably skipped a beat.
Then, Shi San carefully spoke up, asking Lin Jing:
“Uncle Lin, how is it?”
“Do I have a Spiritual Root?”
Lin Jing looked at Shi San’s cautious, yet hopeful gaze, and then shook his head.
Seeing Lin Jing shake his head, Shi San’s last shred of hope dissipated.
His eyes, which previously held hope, turned to complete despair.
Upon seeing Shi San’s disappointment, Grandpa Shi Shan then spoke up to comfort him:
“I’ve told you before, but you wouldn’t believe it…”
“But even if you don’t have a Spiritual Root, so what?
There are so many people in town, most of them don’t have one either, and they still live well…”
“Since you can’t cultivate, just live honestly as a normal person, and lead a good life.”
“The life of a cultivator may involve living thousands, tens of thousands of years more, but although we have limited lifespans, we too can live brilliantly and be our true selves.”
“Besides, the Cultivation World isn’t necessarily as good as you think…”
Hearing his grandfather’s words, Shi San finally looked up.
Then, taking a deep breath, he turned to his grandfather and said:
“Grandpa, I understand…”
Following that, Shi San seemed to let go of his concerns and became lively again, even occasionally asking about the Cultivation World.
And Lin Jing casually shared some of his own experiences…
Thus, their meal lasted a long time, not ending until the sky had darkened.
After dinner, the three casually chatted for a while.
But in just a short time, Shi San was overwhelmingly sleepy and went to sleep first…
Grandpa Shi Shan walked over to the sleeping Shi San, who was as still as if in a coma, and while tucking him in, he said to Lin Jing:
“You must have seen the thing inside his Dantian when you tested his Spirit Root Aptitude just now, right?”
Lin Jing nodded, saying:
“There’s a special energy in Shi Shan’s Dantian, which feels somewhat similar to what’s inside the Barren Forbidden Zone.”
Grandpa Shi Shan nodded, then spoke:
“It seems you’ve been to the Barren Forbidden Zone…”
“You’re right…”
“That thing, indeed, has something to do with the Barren Forbidden Zone.”
“The reason I am living in seclusion here with Shi San is precisely because of that thing, for it’s the only thing that can keep Shi San alive.”
Lin Jing was very puzzled and promptly asked Grandpa Shi Shan:
“Elder…
“What exactly is that thing?”
At this moment, Grandpa Shi Shan, having finished tucking in the blanket, walked over and asked Lin Jing:
“Do you have any wine on you?”
Lin Jing, upon hearing this, was momentarily stunned, then realized and took out several bottles of Spiritual Wine from his Space Ring, handing them over…
“Elder…
“I have some Spiritual Wine here, though I’m not sure if it’s to your liking.”
These bottles of Spiritual Wine had been given to him back when he was in the little courtyard by Li Qingqing.
Lin Jing would occasionally drink some when he had nothing else to do, and now he still had plenty left.
Grandpa Shi Shan smiled and said:
“Spiritual Wine or ordinary wine…
“To me, there’s not much difference, it’s just that I haven’t had any for a long time and I miss it…”
Saying so, Grandpa Shi Shan took the Spiritual Wine and downed a big gulp.
After a mouthful of wine, Grandpa Shi Shan sighed contentedly and then asked Lin Jing:
“Do you know how the Barren Forbidden Zone was formed?”
Lin Jing nodded, saying:
“I have heard some about it…”
“It’s said that an unknown substance from beyond this realm penetrated the boundary wall, crashed into the Nanming Domain, causing a catastrophe that swept across the entire Nanming Domain.”
“That catastrophe resulted in over ninety percent of the Nanming Domain being destroyed, and that ruined area is now what we call the Barren Forbidden Zone.”
Grandpa Shi Shan nodded and said:
“That’s correct…”
He then turned his head to look at Lin Jing, asking:
“But do you know what that unknown substance is that penetrated the boundary wall, almost completely destroying the entire Nanming Domain?”
Lin Jing shook his head and replied:
“I don’t know…”
“I’ve looked through some historical records, but there’s no mention of it.”
Grandpa Shi Shan nodded slightly, then said:
“With your Cultivation, it’s normal for you not to know about that thing.”
“Let me tell you…”