Transmigrated into a Grandpa, Embracing the Laid-Back Life

Chapter 353: The Only Way?

Within the Star Pivot Hall, the flowing light of the runes, which had originally cascaded down like a waterfall, gradually stilled, transforming into a backdrop of scattered stars. Only a few faint points of light remained, flickering at the fingertips of Xuanheng Zhenren. The grand hall was vast and empty, so quiet one could hear the faint hum of starlight swirling.

Xuanheng Zhenren gestured for Su Ming to sit on the meditation cushion beside him. He did not adopt the stern demeanor of a strict teacher. His eyes, which seemed to penetrate worldly affairs, rested gently on Su Ming.

"Su Ming, are you aware that Elder Ma from the External Affairs Hall once specially wrote a letter of recommendation for you to me?"

Su Ming had just settled into his seat. Hearing this, his back stiffened slightly. He then lowered his gaze and replied respectfully, "This disciple was unaware."

Although he hadn't known, a warm current surged in his heart. That seemingly stern yet secretly protective old man, before entering his life-or-death seclusion, had actually paved such a sky-reaching path for him.

Xuanheng Zhenren lightly flicked his sleeve. A line of pale golden characters materialized in mid-air. It was Elder Ma's handwriting, vigorous and forceful, yet conveying a sense of resolute entrustment.

"This youth's temperament is as deep as an ancient well, his talent in formations exceptional. Yet, his Dao foundation is damaged, a bright pearl covered in dust. If given the chance for repair, he will surely become a pillar of the sect. I hope Senior Brother will take note."

After reciting it, Xuanheng waved his hand, dispersing the characters. His gaze sharpened by several degrees, as if wanting to peel back Su Ming's skin and see through his very bones and blood. "You desperately accumulated military merit on the northern border, was it for the 'Earth Vein Spirit Milk' that costs fifty thousand military merit to exchange?"

Though phrased as a question, his tone was definitive.

Su Ming did not look up. His hands resting on his knees instinctively clenched, then loosened again. He quickly weighed the situation in his heart. Before such a mighty figure, any lie would appear pale and foolish."Yes." Su Ming's voice was calm, not panicked at having his intentions seen through. "This disciple's Dao foundation is damaged. Without the Earth Vein Spirit Milk, there is no hope of reaching Foundation Establishment in this lifetime. This disciple wishes to live a little longer, to see the scenery from higher places."

"Honest."

item for repairing Dao foundation damage. It is born deep within the earth veins, containing the earth's profound virtue of carrying and nurturing all things. For you, it is sufficient to cleanse those fine, fragmented

his head, unable to suppress a flash of joy in his eyes. This was authoritative confirmation, the ultimate answer he had risked his life for over the past two years, treading

fully spread in his eyes, Xuanheng Zhenren's tone

efficacy also stops

poured a basin of ice water over his head. The smile at the corner of his mouth froze. "Master, what do you mean

Consciousness Sea, Lin Yu's previously lounging,

since you are proficient in the art of repair, you should know that if porcelain shatters, even if repaired with gold lacquer—a technique called 'kintsugi'—making it regain its luster, even becoming more robust than the original, it... is it still the original

was silent for a moment before replying hoarsely, "Although the cracks are

"Exactly."

is like cracks in a jade disc. The Earth Vein

Nascent Soul marks the beginning of a cultivator's complete rebirth, the thorough transformation of both soul and physical body. It is a process from 'flawed' to 'leakless,' and then to 'perfectly unified.' At that moment, under the Heavenly Tribulation, even the slightest stagnation in

a 'repaired' foundation is like pouring mercury into a porcelain vessel full of cracks. Normally, it's fine. But once under pressure... not only will it shatter,

less than one in ten. Even if one succeeds by sheer luck, the quality of the Nascent Soul will be damaged, forever stuck at the early Nascent Soul stage, with no further progress. This is common knowledge in the cultivation world. That's why Elder Ma, and even I, could only sigh

deathly silence fell

his throat go dry. A profound sense of powerlessness rose from

If it were Su Ming from two years ago, hearing he could steadily cultivate to Golden Core, he would probably be so happy he couldn't

was about the severing of a possibility. It was like being told that after running with all your might, the finish line had