章節 112: Chapter 112
After Yu Kui placed her hand on the artifact, Yu Su activated it. However, after a while, none of the five corners of the artifact lit up.
The hopeful look in Yu Kui's eyes dimmed suddenly.
Yu Su didn't notice Yu Kui's expression. He found it strange; when Yu Kui placed her hand on it, there should have been a response. Why did none of the five spiritual roots light up?
As long as the artifact responds, it indicates that the person has spiritual roots."Up to now, anyone with a response can detect specific spiritual roots.
Only Yu Kui's situation is somewhat special. She is the first person whose artifact has a response but hasn't detected any spiritual roots.
Yu Su asked the All-Element Elf, 'Xiao Quanzi, is there something wrong with this artifact? Why isn't it shining?'
[The artifact should be fine unless her spiritual roots are not one of the five elemental roots: Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, or Earth.]
'Are you saying a variant spiritual root?'
[Yes.]
Upon hearing this, Yu Su became somewhat excited. A variant spiritual root – he hadn't encountered one before. Could Yu Kui have it?
At this moment, he noticed Yu Kui was on the verge of tears. He quickly comforted her, 'Don't worry; we haven't determined it yet.'
Holding back her tears, Yu Kui said, 'But the artifact didn't light up, right?'
'Your situation might be special. Once your mother returns, I'll help you determine it.'
To check if Yu Kui has a variant spiritual root, he needed the All-Element Elf. However, he had to seek permission from the Yu family and couldn't act on his own.
After Yu Kui's mother, Yu Yushi, returned and learned that Yu Ji had the Four Elemental Roots and Yu Kui might have spiritual roots, she was overjoyed. She had once wished for children with spiritual roots, and now it seemed to come true.
After hearing Yu Su's concerns, Yu Yushi agreed to let him check Yu Kui's spiritual roots.
Confirming Yu Kui's agreement, Yu Su had the All-Element Elf scan her spiritual roots.
[Hmm, Wind Elemental Root?]
Yu Su raised an eyebrow; indeed, it was a variant spiritual root.
[Wind Elemental Root is a variant but considered somewhat mediocre among variants. It's beneficial due to being a single elemental root, offering fast cultivation. However, it takes a longer time to develop, has limited early impact, and is at a disadvantage in early duels. To unleash its full potential, one needs to win against others, preferably at least in the Yuanying stage.]
[Unless, she doesn't follow the path of law cultivation but chooses the path of sword cultivation.]
For roots like the Wind Elemental Root, whether as a craftsman, alchemist, or symbol master, it's not quite suitable. Besides law cultivation, the path of sword cultivation is an option.
However, pursuing the path of sword cultivation would mean giving up the unique characteristics of her spiritual roots.
The All-Element Elf analyzed the features of the Wind Elemental Root.
Yu Su truthfully conveyed this to Yu Yushi.
Yu Yushi, already happy about having two more cultivators, was content. Even if they were a bit weaker, it was better than not cultivating at all. Moreover, there was still a chance for a turnaround, even if it took longer.
With two more cultivators, Yu Su was also pleased. There were now over thirty people in Yu Village who could cultivate.
This was a significant number; during the heyday of the Arts Continent, it could establish a sect. Moreover, his sect had talents with both single and variant spiritual roots.
Yu Su told the All-Element Elf, 'If I were the sect leader, I'd definitely be in a good position.'
[Being a sect leader might be easier for you.]
Yu Su thought about it; he was currently busier than a sect leader.
The progress at the medical institution was good. Recently, for minor ailments, people in Mountain Sun and others could prescribe medicines on their own.
However, newcomers like Yu Li and Yu Xiang were far from proficient. They could only assist with simpler tasks.
At least Yu Su's workload had reduced significantly.
...
While everything in Yu Village was orderly and busy, there was a different situation in the Barbarian Tribe Forest.
"The Great Shaman refuses to help us seek justice. Is this matter just going to end like this?" The leader of the Man Tiger Tribe was unwilling to accept their losses, not just in warriors but even losing their chief!
Originally one of the strongest tribes in the forest, Man Tiger Tribe's strength had taken a considerable hit. From being among the strongest, it plummeted to one of the weakest tribes. Man Tiger Tribe was frustrated, and they had become the laughingstock of the forest after this incident.
However, since the Great Shaman was unwilling to step in, and the other tribes wouldn't help them either, they had no choice.
Separated from the leaders of the other three tribes, the Man Tiger Tribe leader was indignant.
Returning to the tribe, he said to the tribal shaman, "Great Shaman, what should we do now? The Great Shaman won't help us seek justice, and the other three tribes won't help us either."
The Man Tiger Tribe shaman sighed, "It seems we need to think of another way."
The Man Tiger Tribe leader asked, "What way?"
The Man Tiger Tribe shaman's eyes were sharp as he said, "Since they won't step forward, let's force them to."
The Man Tiger Tribe leader was slightly surprised, "How do we force them?"
"The Great Shaman is unwilling to intervene not just because of the Beast God's warning but also because of the monsters in the north. He doesn't want other tribes distracted from dealing with the northern villages at this time."
"After this monster disturbance ends, take your people to the villages in the north. Make sure to lure them into the forest. Only when they attack the forest will the Great Shaman unite the other tribes against them."
The leader of the Man Tiger Tribe was a little startled, "How do we force them?"
The Man Tiger Tribe shaman said, "The Great Shaman is unwilling to intervene not just because of the Beast God's warning but also because of the monsters in the north. He doesn't want other tribes distracted from dealing with the northern villages at this time."
"After this monster disturbance ends, take your people to the villages in the north. Make sure to lure them into the forest. Only when they attack the forest will the Great Shaman unite the other tribes against them."
...
A few days later, a group of Barbarians came to harass the southern opening of Yu Village.
They didn't engage in direct confrontation, just harassment, shooting arrows and setting fire to the opening intentionally.
This provocative behavior infuriated the guards at the opening.
"Lord Yu Su, these Barbarians are too much, deliberately provoking us."
"A bunch of troublemakers, setting fires and running away."
"What are they trying to achieve?"
In the council hall of Yu Village, many people were present. Yu Su sat at the top, watching the enraged guards cursing. He, too, pondered the purpose behind the Barbarians' actions.
Provocation was evident.
But why were the Barbarians doing this?
"They want us to come out," Jian Yunchuan said calmly.
Yu Feng wondered, "Are they afraid of the traps at the opening, thinking they have a better chance if we leave?"
Yu Feng thought along these lines because in the previous battle, they had divided the Barbarians into two groups to deal with them, and the Barbarians didn't want to repeat the same mistake.
However, Yu Su felt something was amiss.
At this moment, Lu Yan spoke, "Last time, all the Barbarians died at the opening. They shouldn't naively think we'll lose if we leave
the opening."
"Right, they seem more like they want to lure us into the forest."
Yu Su frowned, "Didn't the Snow Wolves and Eagles report any ambushes or traps set by them in the forest?"
If they wanted to set an ambush in the forest, they needed to have forces lying in wait, not leave it unguarded.
Yu Su thought there was something strange about this.
Subsequently, it seemed like the Barbarians were unsatisfied with the lack of response. They harassed several times more.
It seemed as if they were determined to lure them into the forest.
Yu Su wasn't fooled. He thought, "If you have the ability, come and face us. Don't hop around there."
Therefore, the next time the Barbarians came to provoke, Yu Su had Lu Yan lead the Five Elements Warriors to capture all of them, tying them up and laying them on the ground.
Walking over, Yu Su wanted to ask in person, but the Barbarians were too dirty, emitting a foul odor. He changed his mind and returned to his seat, telling Lu Yan, "Make them talk. Ask why they have repeatedly provoked us."
Lu Yan nodded, taking the Barbarians for interrogation.
Not asking, one wouldn't know. When they inquired, they found out that among the captured was a chief of a tribe, the successor to the one killed last time. All of them were from the same tribe, called the Man Tiger Tribe.
Tied up and hung, the chief named Shan looked at the well-equipped and strongly defended warriors' camp and couldn't help feeling shocked.
He hadn't expected this place inside the opening to be like this. In his concept, he thought it was the territory of a few poor villages like Bee Village.
What was even more surprising was that they were effortlessly captured!
The people who descended from the sky, wielding terrifying power, were not ordinary people.
Regret surged in Shan's heart. He regretted following the instructions of the tribe's shaman and leading people here to provoke.
Now that he was captured, he might not only not be able to see the tribe's leader but might also die here!
At this moment, Lu Yan came in. Shan and Lu Yan's eyes met, and a chill ran down Shan's spine.
This man was even more terrifying than the fiercest warriors in the tribe.
"Who are you?" Shan shouted nervously.
Lu Yan did not answer him. Instead, he pulled out a knife and walked toward Shan.
Shan was frightened. Was this man going to kill him?
"I heard you're the leader of this group," Lu Yan wiped the knife and stared at Shan, asking, "What is your purpose?"
Shan was uneasy. This person seemed to want to kill him?
"I heard you're the leader of this group," Lu Yan wiped the knife and stared at Shan, asking, "What is your purpose?"
Shan was uneasy. This person seemed to want to kill him?
"Do you know you're in our territory?" Lu Yan continued. "Do you know the consequences of your actions?"
Shan hesitated but eventually said arrogantly, "I want to see your leader!"
"He's not someone you can meet just because you want to," Lu Yan asked coldly, "Why come to provoke, provoke, and then run away?"
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