Longevity: Starting with an infant's innate growth potential

Chapter 10 Qi Sensing and Talent [Roar]

A month later.

"Finally, I can feel the Qi!"

Inside the school building, Zhou Ling took a deep breath and secretly thought with a happy expression.

[You are breathing in spiritual energy. Spiritual affinity +1, Spiritual energy +2]

[Total number of breaths of spiritual energy: 2082/1]

Now, he arrives at the Taoist temple half an hour early every day.

Although he hasn't formally started practicing any techniques yet, he has the talent of [Spiritual Affinity], which allows him to gradually improve his Qi perception.

With the activation of his [Aura Affinity] talent, he can now inhale 2 values ​​of aura with each breath.

This means that his speed of absorbing spiritual energy has doubled compared to before.

This will also determine his future cultivation speed.

Generally speaking, the quality of one's spiritual root determines the compatibility of spiritual energy with the cultivator's physique.

For example, a cultivator with a mid-grade spiritual root has a spiritual energy compatibility that is 5 to 10 times stronger than a cultivator with a low-grade spiritual root.

Similarly, a low-grade spiritual root is far stronger than a mixed spiritual root.

For the past month, he has been attending pre-cultivation classes every morning, such as "An Introduction to Cultivation", "Judging Qi Sensation", and "How to Stimulate Spiritual Acupoints".

The afternoon is for practical classes, where different students choose to practice separately.

Students like Zheng Youwei, who had already activated their spiritual acupoints, chose to cultivate their techniques.

In addition, those interested in skills such as puppetry, herbs, and spirit beasts can choose to practice at the academy.

As for Zhou Ling, his main focus was on cultivating the Great Yang Technique.

[Result: Cumulative practice of the fist technique 380 times, Dayang Fist proficiency (Beginner 30)]

[Cumulative boxing practice: 380/1]

He makes sure to practice the Dayang Fist five or six times a day.

Now it's done quite well, with a powerful and imposing presence.

At this rate, [Physical Evolution] will be able to improve again in four months.

[Physical constitution, average nutrition (5200/10000)]

Every time he practiced boxing, Yuan Hu and Wang Xin would imitate him.

After spending a month together, the three of them had become quite familiar with each other.

Spending all day with these kids, Zhou Ling naturally felt out of place.

So he hardly ever spoke, and spent his days thinking about how to cultivate a sense of Qi as soon as possible so that he could choose a basic cultivation method to practice.

Wang Xin hadn't uttered a sound for a month and had already been nicknamed "Little Mute" by the other children in the dormitory.

She was unhappy about the other children's teasing, but she followed Zhou Ling around every day after class or at mealtimes.

This annoyed Zhou Ling to no end, but Wang Xin followed him everywhere he went, like a shadow.

Another one is Yuan Hu. It is said that his parents are fishermen and his family is so poor that they can't even afford to eat.

But his parents still managed to get him into the intermediate-level Taoist class.

Because he usually ate ordinary food, dressed poorly, and had dark skin.

Other children also did not want to associate with him.

He felt that only Zhou Ling was willing to talk to him, so he would follow Zhou Ling around whenever he had free time.

This trio makes the school dormitory quite special.

Zhou Ling continued to take deep breaths, and after a while, she saw Instructor Liu walk in with a warm expression.

Liu Yan is kind and approachable, and very patient in teaching her students. She has already reached the ninth level of Qi Refining.

Moreover, it is said that he is also a formation master.

They treat all children equally.

After a month, we've basically figured out the child's family background.

But whether they are from aristocratic families or ordinary cultivators.

If someone makes a mistake, Liu Yan will reprimand or punish them accordingly, without showing any prejudice just because they come from a prominent family.

So although these children were young, they both respected and feared Liu Yan.

Zhou Ling, on the other hand, didn't have these thoughts and often asked Liu Yan all sorts of questions.

Putting aside Liu Yan's pretty appearance, just the fact that she's an adult is far better than her interacting with these children.

Moreover, Liu Yan's cultivation level and knowledge far surpass those of Li Ru and the others.

Therefore, talking with Liu Yan was something Zhou Ling enjoyed very much.

Today marks one month since the start of the school year, and the results of the first monthly exam will be released soon. Liu Yan walked in with her hands behind her back, holding a stack of report cards.

The children immediately quieted down, and each of them looked somewhat nervous.

Zhou Ling didn't take it to heart.

This test mainly assesses theoretical knowledge.

Therefore, he was very confident.

With the blessing of the [Immortal Wisdom Root] talent.

[Comprehension: Average (82/100)]

In terms of comprehension, he has surpassed that of ordinary people.

Soon after, Zhou Ling saw his assessment results.

Grade A.

Second in the entire school.

The first place winner was actually his deskmate, a mute boy.

However, it was just a theoretical test, so the other children didn't seem to take it too seriously.

After all, theory and practice are completely different things.

True cultivation requires not only spiritual roots and comprehension, but also ample resources.

Activities like alchemy and talisman making all require spending spirit stones to purchase materials and train.

A single low-grade first-level alchemy furnace costs twenty or thirty low-grade spirit stones. Not to mention the medicinal materials, the furnace itself is beyond the reach of ordinary rogue cultivators.

[You ranked second in the class in the monthly exam, your talent is +1]

"Brother Ling is amazing!"

Yuan Hu said with an envious look on his face.

As for Wang Xin, who came in first place, he selectively ignored her.

"Hmph!" Zheng Youwei, wearing a brand-new Taoist robe from the academy, snorted coldly upon seeing this, and said...

"What's so great about it? It's just a theoretical exam. Anyone can do that. Look at him, he hasn't even activated his spiritual acupoints yet."

"So what were your grades?" Yuan Hu retorted, unconvinced.

"What's it to you?" Zheng Youwei scoffed. "You rogue cultivators, no matter how good your theories are, without inheritance and resources, you can't become inner disciples."

Yuan Hu's momentum faltered, and he fell silent.

[Being directly scorned only makes me more determined +1]

[Unleash your growth potential, Roar: When you roar, you can unleash a massive sonic attack on your opponent.]

[Requirement achieved: 1 shouts/repeations.]

This is the absolute attribute of the talent that makes one more resilient in the face of setbacks.

Zhou Ling was secretly pleased. He had no interest whatsoever in the bickering or saving face between the two children.

Moreover, what Zheng Youwei said was true; it was extremely difficult for independent cultivators to make a living.

I never expected to have this gain.

This [Roar] talent looks like an active skill.

If used in conjunction with the Great Yang Fist, a sudden roar can launch a surprise attack on the opponent.

It's just a bit of a hassle to complete 1 roars.

After all, we can't just shout in the dorms and disturb others.

"I've got it! We'll practice it together with the Dayang Fist!"

Zhou Ling thought to himself.

"Quiet, everyone!"

At this moment, Liu Yan called out from the podium.

Everyone immediately fell silent.

Liu Yan glanced at the sitting children, her face serious, and continued, "Although it's a theoretical assessment, it also shows your attitude towards cultivation."

"The path of cultivation is like rowing against the current; if you don't advance, you'll fall behind."

"A proper and persistent attitude is what every cultivator should possess!"

"If you rank in the bottom three in the dormitory again in next month's assessment, you will have to stand outside the gate as punishment."

Upon hearing this, the children couldn't help but become a little nervous.

(End of this chapter)