Once Scorned for My Mixed Spiritual Roots, Now They Weep at My Power! - Chapter 11 - I Can Even Do Squats

Wen Qing couldn’t believe that Xiao Yun could actually lift that massive stone. When he did, she was taken aback. She assumed Xiao Yun must have learned some special Martial Arts in the past, using his Qi and Blood to forcibly enhance his strength to lift the stone. Wen Qing had heard of such techniques before. She thought Xiao Yun was trying to show off in front of her, his Senior Sister, to prove that he wasn’t inferior despite having Mixed Spiritual Roots.

Wen Qing quickly urged Xiao Yun to put the stone down, feeling regretful. Why did she have to put on airs as a Senior Sister? Her earlier words must have spurred his competitive spirit. Xiao Yun, with his Mixed Spiritual Roots, could harm his body, making Foundation Establishment even harder in the future.

“Junior Brother, put the stone down quickly! Don’t hurt yourself!” Wen Qing shouted anxiously.

“Senior Sister, I’m fine! I haven’t even used my full strength. Look, I can even do squats!” Xiao Yun said cheerfully, performing three squats with the stone. “See, Senior Sister? Did you see that?”

Wen Qing’s face darkened like a storm cloud. How could this Junior Brother be so competitive? Was he really burning his Qi and Blood just to prove his Mixed Spiritual Roots were superior to Single Spiritual Roots? If he didn’t cherish his body, how would he ever achieve Foundation Establishment?

Wen Qing couldn’t stand by and watch him burn his Qi and Blood just to lift a stone. She immediately used her fingers like a sword, employing her object-controlling technique to take control of the stone above Xiao Yun’s head. The stone flew away from Xiao Yun and landed at a distance.

“Huh? What happened? Did the stone just fly on its own? Senior Sister, was that you?” Xiao Yun looked at Wen Qing in surprise.

Wen Qing, with a stern expression, approached him and began to reprimand him without hesitation. “Junior Brother, do you realize the severe impact on your body from burning your Qi and Blood just to lift this stone for a moment of glory? Even though you have Mixed Spiritual Roots, with diligent practice and some Foundation Establishment Pills I can provide, achieving Foundation Establishment isn’t entirely out of reach.”

“But now, you’re recklessly depleting your body for something so meaningless. Is it just to prove you’re stronger than others? Even if you can lift a six-hundred-jin stone, what does it matter if you ruin your body’s essence and have no hope of Foundation Establishment in this lifetime?”

“Junior Brother, you’ve really disappointed me!”

Wen Qing was usually easygoing and rarely spoke so harshly. Her stern words came from a place of deep care. As fellow disciples of Xiaozhu Peak, Wen Qing didn’t want Xiao Yun to be looked down upon. Moreover, her Master, Yan Qinghui, was a proud person who despised others looking down on Xiaozhu Peak. If Xiao Yun, as a disciple of Xiaozhu Peak, couldn’t even achieve Foundation Establishment, it would not only be his loss but also a disgrace to her Master, Yan Qinghui.

Due to these reasons, Wen Qing couldn’t help but scold Xiao Yun.

Xiao Yun was completely taken aback by the sudden reprimand!

What was Senior Sister talking about? Burning Qi and Blood? Showing off?

He hadn’t even exerted himself, right?

And… why did Senior Sister look so adorable when she was angry?

Xiao Yun chuckled, “Senior Sister, what are you talking about? I don’t understand!”

“How long are you going to keep pretending? Hurry up and take this Foundation Establishment Pill, or you’ll end up with lasting damage and ruin your future!”

Wen Qing quickly took out a Foundation Establishment Pill and handed it to Xiao Yun.

Xiao Yun accepted the pill and examined it closely. It was a small golden pill, emitting a faint medicinal fragrance even from a distance.

Instead of rushing to consume it, he held the pill in his hand and smiled, “Senior Sister, I think you’ve misunderstood. Lifting that stone was really easy for me. If you don’t believe me, just look at me-I’m perfectly fine!”

With that, Xiao Yun spun around to show off his physique.

Wen Qing was puzzled. Normally, burning Qi and Blood would show some external signs, like rapid heartbeat, flushed skin, or heavy breathing…

Why didn’t Xiao Yun exhibit any symptoms?

Could it be that Junior Brother truly lifted that giant stone with his own strength?

Impossible, absolutely impossible!

Even a Master with Perfect Spiritual Roots wouldn’t cultivate as quickly as Junior Brother!

She quickly stepped forward and grasped Xiao Yun’s wrist, letting a gentle wave of water spiritual power probe into his body.

Qi and Blood were stable… Junior Brother was really okay?

Feeling the soft hand on his wrist, Xiao Yun couldn’t help but feel a flutter in his heart.

Seeing Wen Qing’s puzzled expression, he couldn’t help but laugh, “Senior Sister, do you believe now that I wasn’t showing off?”

Wen Qing’s cheeks flushed red.

Recalling her earlier words, she felt so embarrassed she could die of shame!

“Um… well… it seems… I misunderstood you… I didn’t expect your cultivation speed to be so fast!”

Wen Qing’s face was red, her eyes wandering, too embarrassed to look at Xiao Yun.

Xiao Yun secretly chuckled at her reaction; this Senior Sister was quite thin-skinned.

He knew he shouldn’t say anything to further embarrass her, or she might never face him again.

Xiao Yun pretended as if nothing had happened.

He said seriously, “Senior Sister, I feel like I haven’t reached my limit yet. Can I try lifting something heavier?”

Wen Qing looked at him in surprise, “Are you serious?”

“Don’t you believe me, Senior Sister?” Xiao Yun smiled.

Wen Qing’s face reddened again, “Of course, I believe you.”

“But there aren’t any heavier stones here. If you want to test further, we’ll need a Spirit Testing Stone, which we don’t have at Xiaozhu Peak.”

“Where can we find one?” Xiao Yun asked.

Based on his recent feat of lifting the 600 jin stone, he estimated his strength was at least three times that-at least 1,800 jin!

Xiao Yun was eager to know his current level.

“Other peaks have them, but it’s getting late now. Rest for the night, and I’ll take you tomorrow.”

“Thank you, Senior Sister,” Xiao Yun replied with a smile.

“No need to thank me, Junior Brother. Now that you’ve reached the third layer of Qi Refining, you can start learning some Martial Skills.”

“Tomorrow, I’ll take you to the Scripture Pavilion to choose some. They also have Spirit Testing Stones there, which can accurately measure your current level.”

“Sounds great, I’ll follow your arrangements, Senior Sister.”

“Alright.” Wen Qing had recovered from her embarrassment and smiled at Xiao Yun.

“Junior Brother, your cultivation is still shallow, and you haven’t reached Abstinence from Grains¹ yet. What would you like for dinner? I’ll prepare it for you.”

Xiao Yun quickly said, “How could I trouble Senior Sister? Whatever you want to eat, I’ll cook it. To be honest, my cooking skills are top-notch!”

Footnote:

Abstinence from Grains(辟谷): A fasting practice where cultivators stop eating ordinary food, relying on Qi instead.