“Ah? Dao… Dao Companion?”
Su Jingzhe was a bit bewildered.
He had never been in a relationship before his Transmigration, and after Transmigration, to maintain his identity as a Cultivator, he was constantly worried about Spirit Stones, just maintaining his life was difficult enough, so he had never really thought about such things.
Zhang Xiu wiped the bottom of her shoes clean and walked under the eaves: “Although your Cultivation has regressed, your Spiritual Root is still present, and this alone is not something ordinary people can compare to.
Although the descendants of Cultivators do not necessarily have a Spiritual Root, the probability is much higher than that of Mortals, isn’t it?”
Spiritual Root, in this Cultivation World, is the only standard for determining whether one is a superior being!
Even a miscellaneous Spiritual Root with all five elements of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth, like Su Jingzhe’s, which is of the lowest Rank, is still superior to billions of Mortals.
Before Su Jingzhe could respond, Zhang Xiu said again: “Actually, for the past two years, Sister-in-law has been considering this matter of yours, but there has never been a suitable candidate.”
Su Jingzhe’s Dantian suffered severe damage. In the eyes of ordinary people, being able to maintain his Cultivation at the Qi Refinement Early Stage for the rest of his life was already the best possible outcome.
It was probably impossible for him to marry a Cultivator with a Spiritual Root.
“Recently, Sister-in-law found a good candidate for you. The girl is named Yan Xia. When she underwent her Awakening back then, her Spiritual Root didn’t fully awaken, but it was a semi-Awakening.
She can be considered a Genius with a pseudo-Spiritual Root. If she’s lucky, it’s not impossible for it to awaken in the future.
The key is that both her parents are Cultivators with Spiritual Roots, and she also has this foundation. If the two of you become Dao Companions, the chances of your child having a Spiritual Root will certainly be very high.”
After speaking, Zhang Xiu looked at Su Jingzhe expectantly.
Parents gaining status through their children is a common phenomenon in the Cultivation World.
If two bottom-level Mortals give birth to a child with a Spiritual Root, their fate can immediately change.
Although they won't achieve Immortality from this, ordinary people dare not offend Immortals, and they will certainly live a life of wealth and no worries.
If Dao Companions with no hope of Cultivation give birth to a child with a double Spiritual Root or even a single Spiritual Root, and are favored by a major Sect, it's also a case of 'one person attains the Dao, and even their chickens and dogs ascend to heaven,' nothing more.
Su Jingzhe scratched his head: “But… you know my situation, Sister-in-law. She still has a chance for her Spiritual Root to awaken. Would she even look at me?”
He wasn't feeling inferior, but rather had self-awareness.
With a damaged Dantian, someone with a pseudo-Spiritual Root might not necessarily be interested in him.
Not to mention, he knew his own situation; not only was it damaged, it might be completely shattered.
Although those with pseudo-Spiritual Roots still didn't qualify for Cultivation, they were absolute Geniuses at Cultivating Mortal martial arts, and in the future, they would certainly be comparable to Cultivators at the Qi Refinement Early Stage.
Zhang Xiu smiled again: “Mr. Su, you are so excellent. Whoever follows you will be blessed.
Tomorrow, Sister-in-law will be the matchmaker. The two of you will meet, and as long as Mr. Su approves, this matter will surely succeed!”
Zhang Xiu spoke with certainty.
Su Jingzhe opened his mouth but didn't know what to say, so he just nodded.
Zhang Xiu was genuinely concerned for him and was also his benefactor, so it was not good to refuse her enthusiasm.
In any case, meeting would not hurt.
If it was truly as Sister-in-law said, and they clicked… then, changing his way of life after that seemed pretty good.
Seeing this, Zhang Xiu was overjoyed.
“Alright, then it’s settled.
Tomorrow after school, at Chunqi Restaurant, Sister-in-law will bring her to you. You can’t break the appointment, okay?”
With that, Zhang Xiu hurried away again, treading the muddy path.
Su Jingzhe was still somewhat dazed until her figure disappeared at the school gate.
Then he saw the deepening footprints in the puddles on the small path.
A smile appeared at the corner of his mouth: “It’s a humble abode. Tomorrow, I really should lay some floor tiles and tidy this place up.”
......
Even though the peach trees in the Cultivation World were nourished by Spiritual Qi, once they bloomed to their fullest, they would inevitably wither.
After a spring breeze, the entire school courtyard was covered with a layer of light pink petals.
Because of this peach tree, the scenery in the courtyard changed daily, but for Su Jingzhe, teaching children was a constant repetition of yesterday's stories.
“Goodbye, Mr. Su!”
.......
After a burst of playful noise, the school returned to quiet.
Su Jingzhe quickly returned to his residence and changed into a well-fitted sky-blue long robe.
This attire was custom-made for him by the girls of Qixiu Workshop for five Spirit Stones when the school first opened.
It was said that the fabric was made from Sky Snow Silkworm silk, which was only available in Yunmeng City, a large city in Qingzhou, and wearing it had the effect of being warm in winter and cool in summer.
Except for the day the school first opened, Su Jingzhe usually couldn't bear to wear it.
It's true that clothes make the man.
After changing into this outfit, the slight air of shabbiness that Su Jingzhe previously had truly vanished into thin air.
......
Among the restaurants in Linjiang City, Chunqi Restaurant was considered the highest Rank.
It was directly operated by the Huayang Sect’s Linjiang Branch.
The Spirit Beast meat and Spirit Wine sold here were of great benefit to Cultivators.
Most of the people who frequented this place were Cultivators at the Middle Stage of Qi Refinement and above.
A casual meal here cost several Spirit Stones, which was not friendly to Cultivators at the Early Stage of Qi Refinement.
“Mr. Su also has time to come out and wander today.”
“Mr. Su, long time no see.”
.......
Seeing Su Jingzhe walk into Chunqi Restaurant, many people greeted him quite kindly.
Although the Spiritual Qi in Peach Blossom Lane was not as good as other streets in Linjiang City, there were still many Cultivators there. Cultivators pursued Immortality, but if there was no hope for Cultivation, they would all, like Su Jingzhe now, seek a Dao Companion to bet on the next generation.
The rent in Peach Blossom Lane was low, and Cultivators generally had low Realms, so many Cultivators sent their children to Su Jingzhe for teaching.
Although his Cultivation was weak now, he was still highly respected.
Su Jingzhe smiled and greeted the Cultivators from Peach Blossom Lane, walking directly to the table by the window at the very end.
He had just entered when he saw Zhang Xiu waving at him.
Sister-in-law Zhang Xiu seemed to have dressed up specially today. She wore a white-collared shirt and a blue skirt, which tightly embraced her ample chest and subtly accentuated her hips. A jade hairpin held her bun in place, and a strand of dark hair fell by her temple, complementing her fair skin, making it appear even whiter than winter snow.
Seeing Su Jingzhe, her peach blossom eyes, moist like spring water in the snow, curved into a smile, each dimple like a clear day, bright, mature, yet reserved.
Su Jingzhe noticed her at first glance.
At the eight-Immortal table, Zhang Xiu and a slender, rather attractive girl were sitting on opposite sides.
This, he thought, must be Yan Xia.
“Sister-in-law, I’ve kept you waiting.”
Su Jingzhe smiled apologetically, then sat opposite Yan Xia.
Upon closer inspection, Yan Xia was indeed beautiful. If this were on Earth before Su Jingzhe’s Transmigration, she would probably have many admirers.
Su Jingzhe had no complaints about her appearance.
“I am Su Jingzhe.”
Although Zhang Xiu had probably already informed the other party of his basic situation, the basic process of a blind date still had to be followed.
“This humble girl, Yan Xia, greets Mr. Su.”
The girl’s cheeks flushed slightly as she spoke.
Su Jingzhe was already tall and handsome, and he also possessed the refined air of a scholar.
Coupled with his identity as a Cultivator, he perfectly met Yan Xia's ideal.
Seeing this, Zhang Xiu couldn't help but smile and wink at Su Jingzhe.
As if to say: See? Sister-in-law didn't lie to you, this is definitely going to work!
Su Jingzhe smiled and looked at Yan Xia: “I believe Sister-in-law has already told Miss Yan about my situation.
But I feel it’s necessary to tell Miss Yan again.”
Upon hearing this, Zhang Xiu, who was about to discreetly leave to avoid being a third wheel, suddenly changed her expression slightly.
She secretly thought, 'This is not good.'
Immediately, Su Jingzhe continued: “My Cultivation was once fortunate enough to reach the Late Stage of Qi Refinement, but now my Dantian is severely damaged, almost shattered, and my Cultivation has fallen to the Early Stage of Qi Refinement, with only one layer of Cultivation remaining.
However, some of my past experiences and insights are still there….”
Before Su Jingzhe could finish speaking.
Yan Xia, sitting opposite him, changed her expression.
“Wait!”
She directly interrupted Su Jingzhe’s words.
At this moment, her face showed a hint of surprise.
“Senior Zhang, his Dantian is shattered? You didn’t tell me this before.”
Zhang Xiu’s face was a little embarrassed.
Before she could explain, Yan Xia sneered again: “Senior Zhang told me before that Mr. Su is a great Genius, and his Cultivation will definitely not be limited to the Early Stage of Qi Refinement in the future.
Now I just found out that his Dantian is already shattered.
It’s probably hard to say whether he can even maintain his identity as a Cultivator in the future.
If I can’t enter the Qi Refinement Stage later, will I have to be expelled back to the Mortal Realm with him?”
At these words, Su Jingzhe was somewhat bewildered.
This woman’s face changed as quickly as flipping a book.
He had thought that Zhang Xiu had told the other party all about his situation.
“Miss Yan, Mr. Su is truly an excellent person, and he is indeed a good match for you.
He still possesses a Spiritual Root. If the two of you were to combine…”
Zhang Xiu’s words were not yet finished when Yan Xia interrupted again: “Enough, Senior Zhang doesn’t understand what I want at all.
Senior Zhang thinks Mr. Su is so good in this and that, then I think the two of you are quite suitable.
If the two of you become Dao Companions, Senior Zhang’s Cultivation is profound, so even if Mr. Su becomes a Mortal in the future, you won’t have to worry about being expelled back to the Mortal Realm.
This humble girl does not have such good fortune. I bid you farewell!”
With that, Yan Xia stood up and left directly, not giving Zhang Xiu any chance to stop her.
Although this action might offend Zhang Xiu, her parents were both Cultivators, so she wasn't afraid at all.
After Yan Xia left, the ordered food and wine were brought out.
After all, it cost several Spirit Stones, so it would be a shame to waste it.
But Zhang Xiu and Su Jingzhe ate without much appetite.
Because of Yan Xia’s recent words, the atmosphere was incredibly awkward.
For Zhang Xiu, she admired Su Jingzhe immensely. Based on Su Jingzhe's teaching ability, the probability of their offspring becoming successful was very high.
Several times, she wanted to speak but stopped herself.
When most of the food and wine were consumed, Zhang Xiu looked at Su Jingzhe with her beautiful eyes.
She was angry that he wasn't fighting for himself, yet afraid of hurting his self-esteem. She pointed a finger and said with a drawn-out tone: “You, you’re just too honest….”