Chaos Spirit Field

Deacon Liu shook his head slightly and sighed, "This year's disciples are a little disappointing. Among so many disciples, only Ouyang Bufan is passable."

Hearing this, Zhao Shanhe's eyes widened. He asked in astonishment, "Master Steward, you actually said that Ouyang Bufan, who possesses natural spiritual roots, is just 'okay'? Just how high are the requirements of our Qingniu Sect for its disciples? And what kind of spiritual roots do you have?"

Deacon Liu smiled proudly and said, "In our Qingniu Sect, although natural spiritual roots like Ouyang Bufan are rare, they are not unique. There are still eight or ten of them. As for me, although I am a cultivator with three spiritual roots, the growth rate of my earth attribute is as high as 10. This makes me one of only two people in our sect with a fully grown spiritual root!"

Deacon Liu was fully expecting Zhao Shanhe to show an expression of shock and admiration, but what he didn't expect was that the other party's attention was not on him at all.

Zhao Shanhe asked, "Master Deacon, who is the other person with fully grown spiritual roots? Is he also a three-spiritual root?"

Deacon Liu was stunned for a moment before answering, "That person is the Qingniu Sect's number one genius—Dantai Mingyue. She's exceptionally gifted, possessing rare spiritual roots and possessing the highest attacking gold attribute. She's the same age as you."

Zhao Shanhe, possessing memories of his past life, wasn't truly a child. He acted mischievously, feigning surprise as he exclaimed, "Sir Deacon, you're truly amazing. You're even on par with the number one genius. Doesn't that mean you're the number two genius? It's truly admirable!"

Deacon Liu blushed slightly after hearing Zhao Shanhe's praise. He smiled uncomfortably and quickly changed the subject, "Who on earth is this Luo Tianshuang? How could someone with three spiritual roots be accepted as a registered disciple by the Third Elder? I've never heard of anyone with the surname Luo in the sect who is so capable... Could it be Luo Baichuan? But he doesn't seem to have the nerve to do that."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Shanhe couldn't help but ask curiously, "Master Steward, didn't you mention before that disciples are divided into four categories? Why did a registered disciple suddenly appear now?"

Deacon Liu scratched his head and explained, "Nominal disciples actually enjoy the same treatment as inner disciples. They can be considered a special category among inner disciples, much like you. Next time you see Luo Tianshuang, remember to avoid her. It's best not to provoke her."

"Master Deacon, Luo Tianshuang is my wife, why should I go around her?"

"Shanhe, you already have a wife at such a young age."

"Sir, this is the marriage my aunt arranged for me."

"Your aunt loves you so much."

At this moment, a clear and sweet voice, like a yellow oriole singing in a valley, suddenly interrupted the conversation between the two. A petite little girl blinked her big, sparkling eyes and said in a delicate voice, "Zhao Shanhe, I want to eat candied haws!"

Zhao Shanhe looked in the direction of the voice and suddenly saw a delicate little girl, as delicate as a piece of jade. Her skin was whiter than snow, delicate as a baby's. Her round face was rosy and as alluring as a ripe apple. Her large, watery eyes were clear and bright, like two sparkling gems. Her small mouth was slightly upturned, revealing two sweet dimples. Her innocent look was so adorable that it made one want to pinch her rosy cheeks.

Tantai Mingyue keenly sensed Zhao Shanhe's sinister hand reaching out toward her. Startled, she quickly dodged, but she was a step too late, her cheek easily pinched. Rage welled up in her, and just as she was about to unleash her magic to teach this impertinent man a painful lesson, a string of bright red, sparkling objects suddenly caught her eye. Wasn't this the legendary, incredibly delicious candied haws? The alluring color and aroma made her irresistible. Without hesitation, she reached for it and devoured it with gusto.

Deacon Liu, who was standing by, witnessed Zhao Shanhe daring to touch Tan Tai Mingyue. He was so nervous that his heart beat faster and he became alert, ready to defend himself at any time.

At this time, Zhao Shanhe said proudly: "Little sister, if you eat my candied haws, you will be my wife!"

"Little brother, if you can give me another string of candied haws, I will agree to be your wife." Tan Tai Mingyue blinked her bright big eyes and responded in a pretentious manner.

"You said it, don't go back on your word, or you'll be a puppy!"

Zhao Shanhe pulled another string of candied haws from his storage bag and handed it over. A sly glint flashed in Tantai Mingyue's eyes. She snatched up the candied haws, turned around, and ran away, gloating, "Zhao Shanhe, you're so stupid! You've been fooled! I won't marry you."

Zhao Shanhe calmly pulled out a handful of other candied haws from his storage bag, smacking his lips as he ate. Deacon Liu, standing by, swallowed unconsciously, not to mention the little girl, Tan Tai Ming Yue.

Tantai Mingyue came back, looked at them eagerly, and asked unconsciously: "Zhao Shanhe, I like orange flavor the best, can you give me a bunch?"

"No, you don't keep your word. I don't believe you anymore."

"Husband, please, Mingyue will be your wife."

Zhao Shanhe handed over a string of noodles in a possessed manner. Tan Tai Mingyue took it and started eating happily.

"Sir, what flavor do you like?"

Deacon Liu couldn't help but swallow his saliva, trying hard to resist the temptation of the candied haws. He pretended to be uninterested and said, "Zhao Shanhe, you guys eat it. I'm not hungry."

These candied haws looked so tempting that Deacon Liu felt a bit unhygienic. He recognized that Zhao Shanhe's storage bag was usually used to store spirit beast excrement, but the actual situation was not the case at all. The fertilizer was in the spirit field.

At this time, Zhao Shanhe turned to Tan Tai Ming Yue and asked, "Wife, how did you know I have candied haws?"

Tan Tai Ming Yue, chewing a candied haws, answered happily, "I heard it from Sister Xiao Chan, she didn't lie to me! Candied haws are so delicious, can you give me another string of that?" As she spoke, she pointed to one of the strings of pink candied haws.

Zhao Shanhe scratched his head and said reluctantly, "This is a candied haws made from Lingmei. It's the most expensive one here. I only have this one bunch. I can't bear to eat it myself, so I saved it for my wife."

Upon hearing this, Tantai Mingyue's eyes widened and she said aggrievedly, "I'm your wife, aren't I? How dare you refuse to give me yours?"

Then, her eyes began to redden, tears welled up in them, and she looked pitiful. Zhao Shanhe saw this and quickly explained, "It's not you, it's another wife. This string of candied haws is for her. As for you... hehe, it doesn't count for the time being!"

Upon hearing this, tears rolled down Tantai Mingyue's cheeks. She sobbed, "Why doesn't it count? I already agreed to be your wife, but now you won't even give me a string of candied haws. Woohoo... Mingyue is so sad, so upset..."

Zhao Shanhe handed over the candied haws and said, "Eat it."

Tan Tai Ming Yue burst into laughter and happily took it and started eating.