Chapter 617

Chapter 617: Chapter 259 Grandpa Shi San_2 Chapter 617: Chapter 259 Grandpa Shi San_2 Lin Jing was startled, then asked in confusion:

“Senior…”

“May I know what you need help with?”

Lin Jing was puzzled.

Given Grandpa Shi San’s level of cultivation, there were few things he couldn’t do.

Why would he need his help?

Grandpa Shi San then spoke up, saying:

“I understand what the boy is thinking…”

“He longs for the world of cultivation…”

“I want you to be his temporary mentor; since he can’t cultivate, you don’t have to worry about that, just take him around to see the world…”

“Even if he can’t cultivate, I don’t want him to spend his life just staying in this place.”

After hearing this, Lin Jing looked doubtfully at Grandpa Shi San and asked:

“What about you, Senior?”

Grandpa Shi San sighed and said:

“Naturally, I still have other matters to attend to.”

Lin Jing nodded upon hearing this and replied,

“Alright…”

Grandpa Shi San gave a slight nod and then continued:

“Your willingness to save Shi San shows that you have a decent nature…”

“But I notice a strong demonic Qi within you, which is at odds with your own aura.

I suspect you must have encountered a Demon Cultivator or have been plotted against by one, right?”

Lin Jing nodded and said,

“Senior is perceptive…”

“Previously, I did indeed fight with a Demon Cultivator, and after cleverly defeating him, I accidentally fell victim to his Demonic Techniques.”

Grandpa Shi San looked up at Lin Jing, his gaze piercing as if seeing right through him.

After a while, Grandpa Shi San spoke again:

“Alright…”

“I’ll help you check it out when the time comes.”

Lin Jing bowed and said,

“Thank you, Senior…”

And Grandpa Shi San, in turn, waved his hand…

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It seemed that Shi San cooked frequently.

In less than an hour, he had prepared several dishes.

Next.

The dishes were served, and everyone gathered around the table and began to eat heartily.

And Shi San was particularly attentive.

“Uncle Lin…”

“This is the wild chicken I caught yesterday, try it please.”

Lin Jing nodded, then picked up a piece of the wild chicken and tasted it.

The wild chicken was tender, smooth, and delectable, and with Shi San’s fairly good cooking skills, Lin Jing who hadn’t eaten mortal food for a long time, had a unique experience.

“Uncle Lin, how is it?” Shi San looked at Lin Jing with expectant eyes.

Lin Jing nodded and responded,

“Hmm, not bad…”

Shi San instantly became joyful.

Next.

Shi San looked at Lin Jing and cautiously asked:

“Uncle Lin…”

“I heard from Grandpa that cultivators need a Spiritual Root to cultivate, and without it, one cannot cultivate, is that right?”

Lin Jing put down his chopsticks and looked at Shi San, saying:

“That’s correct, it is so.”

Then Shi San continued to ask:

“Then Uncle Lin, can you see if I have a Spiritual Root?”

“Grandpa said before that I don’t have a Spiritual Root so I can’t cultivate…”

At this point, Grandpa Shi San interjected:

“What?”

“You don’t even believe your Grandpa?”

Shi San retorted:

“Grandpa, you’re not a cultivator.

Your word doesn’t count, let’s wait and see after Uncle Lin checks…”

It seemed truly as Grandpa Shi San said, Shi San longed for the world of cultivation.

It didn’t take more than a few exchanges before his little intrigue was fully exposed…

Seeing this, Lin Jing spoke up to Shi San:

“Stretch out your hand, and I’ll take a look for you…”

Upon hearing this, Shi San’s eyes lit up, and he quickly extended his hand, looking expectantly at Lin Jing.

Then Lin Jing reached out, resting his hand on Shi San’s wrist, and sent his Divine Sense into it.

Since Lin Jing was using his Divine Sense instead of Spiritual Power, it wasn’t so troublesome.

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A simple sweep with the Divine Sense, and Shi San’s physical condition was laid bare before Lin Jing’s sight.

Shi San indeed did not possess a Spiritual Root.

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…”