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As Zhang Xuan muttered to himself, he picked up the crystal and began to operate it as Luo Lingxing had instructed.
Everyone stared intently, and at first the crystal didn’t react at all, which made everyone a little disappointed. However, just when everyone had given up hope, the crystal suddenly burst out with red light. Although it wasn’t very dazzling, it was still a pleasant surprise compared to the previous ones.
“Fire-type spiritual root.” Luo Lingxing smiled and looked at Zhang Xuan, saying, “Not bad.”
Zhang Xuan’s mouth instantly stretched to his ears, and he let out an excited roar before jumping onto the mecha to find the beasts and vent his inner joy.
Zhang Xuan’s success made everyone quite envious. People who were initially hesitant to step forward boldly went to take the test, secretly praying in their hearts that they too would possess spiritual roots.
Although no one knew exactly what a spiritual root was, everyone shared the same desire for power.
One by one, the remaining people stepped forward to be tested. Reality gave Luo Lingxing a big surprise, because in addition to Zhang Xuan, four more people were found to have spiritual roots. Although two of them had mixed spiritual roots, they were still able to cultivate.
They brought fewer than a hundred people with them this time, but they managed to select five, which was an extremely high ratio.
You must understand that even in a world like the one in his previous life, which was suitable for cultivators, people with spiritual roots and the ability to cultivate were extremely rare. How much more so in this world where there was no spiritual energy at all and cultivation was completely impossible.
In fact, Luo Lingxing was already very satisfied when he saw that Zhang Xuan had tested positive for spiritual roots. He had initially prepared himself for the fact that no one else was capable of cultivation.
Luo Lingxing looked at the five people who had been chosen with satisfaction. The five people also puffed out their chests with great pride, their faces showing undisguised excitement, which made the others envious and jealous.
“Although the five of you possess spiritual roots and are able to cultivate this technique, this is only the beginning. How far you can grow depends on yourselves,” Luo Lingxing said.
He didn’t tell these people that even in the past, when there was plenty of spiritual energy and opportunities, very few cultivators could achieve great success. He was worried that these words would discourage them.
Of course, he didn’t need these people to achieve great things right now. He just needed them to be able to fight back when facing the demons.
Moreover, relying solely on those spirit stones for cultivation would not be enough to support them in going further, so Luo Lingxing was not worried about the impact this cultivation technique would have on the world.
“Yes, Young Master Luo. Don’t worry. We will definitely work hard.” The five chosen individuals promised in unison, and at the same time, they were even more determined to cultivate diligently and become stronger so that they could follow their leader and Young Master Luo and protect their country.
Luo Lingxing and Han Junzhan led the group to the location of the spirit stone mine in the Northern Hemisphere. Luo Lingxing had already set up a simple spirit-gathering array there and explained to the group how to use spirit stones for cultivation, allowing them to stay and cultivate there temporarily.
Han Junzhan and Luo Lingxing couldn’t stay here forever, especially since Luo Lingxing needed to go to the military district on the Emperor Star to select a few people with spiritual roots to send for cultivation, so they would inevitably have to return to the Emperor Star.
The soldiers who had come with them for training, although they lacked spiritual roots and were not suitable for cultivation, were left behind to protect the five people who were cultivating spiritual power. None of them expressed any dissatisfaction or jealousy about it.
“The Northern Hemisphere is much more dangerous than the Southern Hemisphere. We originally planned to have them train in the Northern Hemisphere for a while, but since they’re here now, their training can’t be neglected,” Luo Lingxing said, then took out a training schedule specially prepared for soldiers who cannot cultivate cultivation manuals.
As long as you train according to the training schedule, even if you can’t cultivate immortality, your strength won’t be much weaker.
“Don’t worry, Young Master Luo, we will definitely live up to your expectations.” The soldiers were very excited to receive the training schedule, and their admiration and respect for Luo Lingxing grew even stronger.
After arranging things, Han Junzhan and Luo Lingxing returned to the Emperor Star and reported the matter to the Marshal. After all, to select people with spiritual roots in the military, they must first obtain the approval of the highest leader of the military.
Although Luo Lingxing’s findings were rather simple and vague, Zhou Zhongguo trusted Luo Lingxing and Han Junzhan completely. Especially with the previous cultivation techniques as a foundation, Zhou Zhongguo agreed to Luo Lingxing’s proposal almost without asking any questions and summoned everyone in the military headquarters.
This time, Luo Lingxing didn’t tell everyone about cultivation. Instead, he asked everyone to come forward one by one and hold the testing crystal to check if they had spiritual roots.
The reason Luo Lingxing chose not to tell everyone this time was because there were too many people in the military, and with so many people talking, even though he didn’t explain it very clearly and everyone was probably still confused, there was no guarantee what kind of impact it would have if it were leaked. So the fewer people who knew, the better.
The reason he told those people on Planet Seyfert was because they were the first people to train with him, and compared to others, they were already people he recognized, so telling them wasn’t a big deal.
Although the military personnel did not know what the testing crystals were used for, a soldier’s duty was to obey. They did not need to understand many things. They only needed to follow orders from their superiors
The military had tens of thousands of personnel, but only a few hundred were ultimately found to have spiritual roots, a ratio that was quite similar to that of the previous life.
They gathered all those who have been tested and found to have spiritual roots and told them that they would be taken to Planet Seyfert in three days.
In fact, if Luo Lingxing hadn’t missed his two babies at home, they might have set off for Planet Seyfert immediately, since time was very precious to them.
However, the babies were not yet one year old, and they had been away for two months. Han Junzhan and Luo Lingxing missed the babies very much during those two months, so they devoted all their time to the two babies for the past three days.
However, when Han Junzhan and Luo Lingxing were about to leave again, the usually well-behaved Xiao Xiaoling and Xiao Xiaojun suddenly became very clingy, clinging tightly to Luo Lingxing and refusing to let go, as if they knew that their two fathers were leaving again and that they would not see each other for a long time.
“Xiao Xiaoling, be good, let Great-Grandpa hold you.” Grandpa Han reached out his hand to Xiao Xiaoling with a loving smile on his face.
In the past, Xiao Xiaoling would have readily agreed to let Grandpa Han take him away, but this time he clung tightly to Luo Lingxing’s neck and wouldn’t let go, no matter how anyone called or coaxed him.
“How about Grandpa take you to play with your favorite mecha?” Grandpa Han continued to coax, but this time Xiao Xiaoling didn’t give him any face at all and buried his little head in Luo Lingxing’s neck.
“Ah ah!” Xiao Xiaoling hugged Luo Lingxing’s neck tightly with his two little hands, and cried out anxiously, as if he wanted to say something, but was anxious because he could not express himself.
“Sigh… Don’t underestimate Xiao Xiaoling just because he’s young. He already knows a lot. You’ve all been so busy lately and haven’t spent much time with them. These two boys have been so happy staying at home for the past three days. Now that you’re leaving, they’re getting anxious.” Grandpa Luo stood by and watched with a pained expression.
Before Xiao Xiaoling and Xiao Xiaojun were born, Han Junzhan and Luo Lingxing would always make time to visit the two children at the hospital, no matter how busy they were. However, after the children were born, the time they spent with them decreased significantly, sometimes even going a month or two without being able to be with them. This was precisely when children needed their parents the most, which was quite pitiful.
Upon hearing this, Luo Lingxing’s heart ached. If he could, he would also like to stay and be with his two babies. However, the matter of the demons was urgent. He had a premonition that the demons would take action soon, and he had to hurry up and train these people so that they could fight against the demons, protect humanity, and protect his family.
So, although he felt sorry for the two children, Luo Lingxing still had to do these things. However, when he felt Xiao Xiaoling’s soft and warm little body, he felt a pang of sadness in his heart, and emotions such as reluctance and heartache overwhelmed him.
Luo Lingxing tried hard to suppress his emotions and wanted to hand the Xiao Xiaoling in his arms to Grandpa Han, but unexpectedly, the next second, the Xiao Xiaoling burst into tears with a loud “waaaah”, which was even more heartbreaking.
“Wah, wah…” Xiao Xiaoling cried loudly, as if he felt that her father was about to leave him again. He, who rarely cried, couldn’t help but cry even harder.
Upon hearing Xiao Xiaoling’s cries, the adults felt even more heartbroken and wished they could give him all the good things in the world, hoping he would stop crying.
However, no matter how much everyone tried to comfort him, Xiao Xiaoling just kept crying at the top of his lungs until his voice became hoarse. Even Xiao Xiaojun, who was usually quiet, almost started crying along with him.
“Luoluo, let’s take them with us,” Han Junzhan suddenly said.
“Nonsense! The two children are so young, how can they go with you?” Old Master Han immediately scolded, his beard bristling and eyes wide.
Han Junzhan and Luo Lingxing were going to Planet Seyfert this time. The conditions there are so harsh. How could he bear to let his two children suffer there?
Han Junzhan was also somewhat helpless and said, “Is there a better way than this?” “Xiao Xiaoling clearly wants to go with us, but Grandpa, don’t worry, I will definitely protect Luoluo and the two children, and I won’t let them suffer.”
Although he sometimes felt jealous because the two children occupied too much of Luoluo’s attention, they were, after all, his and Luoluo’s children. How could he really bear to let them suffer?
Luo Lingxing did not refute, but seriously considered the possibility. Although they were going to Planet Seyfert for training, the real trainees were the soldiers, and he only needed to provide guidance from the side. He didn’t have much work to do.
Moreover, after this thorough search, Planet Seyfert was safe for the time being. Even the wild beasts dared not provoke them easily, and they had plenty of time to take care of the two children.
Most importantly, he didn’t want to be separated from his two children.
Therefore, Luo Lingxing finally decided to take the two children with him to Planet Seyfert this time, where the Spirit Gathering Array could help the two children cultivate.
“Grandpa, let me take them both. I haven’t spent much time with them in a long time.” Luo Lingxing said earnestly. Xiao Xiaoling seemed to understand Luo Lingxing’s words. He had been crying his heart out, but he instantly stopped crying and smiled. Everyone felt both gratified and helpless at the sight.
Seeing that Luo Lingxing and Han Junzhan had made up their minds, the two old men couldn’t refuse and had to agree, saying, “In that case, we two old men will go with you. I don’t want to miss seeing my great-grandchildren again.”
So, in the end, the entire Han family was busy. To make sure the two young masters had a better life, they brought almost everything they could, including the nanny. Anyone who didn’t know better would think the Han family was going on a picnic.
