Observing a Stone Awakens One's Physical Constitution

Murong Gong held a watermelon in one hand and a dirt-covered stone in the other. He sensed that this stone must be extraordinary, as anything from his predecessor would undoubtedly be significant. He quickened his pace and flew back to the sect.

Once inside, he immediately washed the stone clean. At the same time, he summoned Zhang Shaofeng and the others. Placing the stone on the table, he carefully examined it.

After washing it several times, not a speck of dirt remained on the immaculately clean stone. However, no matter how long he observed it, Murong Gong couldn't discern anything special about the stone.

If pressed, the only unique aspect he could identify was its pleasing shape, resembling a mountain. But regardless of how intently he scrutinized it, he couldn't uncover any useful properties. The stone appeared utterly ordinary.

Doubt crept into his mind - could this truly be just a useless rock? Had he overthought his predecessor's words?

After a while, Murong Xue and the others arrived one by one. Seeing them, Murong Gong began explaining about the stone on the table.

"This was given by our predecessor, who said it's for observation. I suspected it must be extraordinary, but no matter how long I've examined it, I haven't found anything special." He let out a wry smile. "Perhaps sometimes I overthink our predecessor's words."

Upon learning that this stone was a gift from their predecessor, meant for their observation, Murong Xue and the others began scrutinizing it intently as well.

Their initial thoughts aligned with Murong Gong's. Coming from their predecessor and intended for observation, how could it be simple? It must contain profound meaning! They had to study it carefully!

As for Murong Gong's self-doubting words, they dared not agree. Their predecessor's status was so elevated that any utterance from such a wise figure must carry deeper implications.

They fixated their gazes on the stone. After a moment, Zhang Shaofeng was the first to sigh, "I can't discern anything unusual. Perhaps we are overanalyzing our predecessor's words."

Murong Yunhai shook his head. "Indeed, I don't see anything out of the ordinary."

Zhang Qingxian also shook his head. But then, they suddenly noticed that Murong Xue had fallen silent.

At that moment, a mysterious radiance emanated from her body. Murong Xue closed her eyes, feeling herself immersed in a hazy realm. She felt her body growing feverish, with sweat beading on her forehead.

Fortunately, this sensation quickly passed. Then, she experienced a refreshing, invigorating surge of energy coursing through her body, leaving her utterly comfortable.

Finally, she opened her eyes and exhaled a breath of turbid air, her face instantly filled with excitement. "What... what is this feeling?!"

Clenching her fists, she could sense an abundance of energy within her body. Murong Xue hurriedly looked towards Murong Gong and the others.

Just a moment ago, she had merely been gazing at the stone, assuming it held no special qualities. But in the next instant, she noticed a dim ray of light shooting out from the stone and entering her body!

Then, she found herself involuntarily closing her eyes. Murong Gong and the others now had their eyes fixed upon Murong Xue, their expressions stunned, eyes wide and mouths agape as if they could fit an egg inside.

"This... this can't be the legendary physical constitution awakening, can it?!" Murong Gong gulped, his words stumbling in astonishment.

Zhang Shaofeng nodded vigorously. "The books describe it exactly like this! Little Xue has undoubtedly awakened her physical constitution!"

Murong Yunhai exclaimed rapidly and excitedly, "Little Xue, do you feel any changes in your body?!"

Murong Xue blinked her large eyes. "I feel filled with power, like my whole being has lightened. I even sense a closer affinity with the heavens and earth around me!"

The group audibly gulped. Their jaws dropped - she really had awakened her physical constitution!!

In a flash, they whipped their heads around, staring intensely at the stone on the table. As Murong Xue recounted witnessing the dim ray of light entering her body, they realized one thing:

They hadn't overinterpreted their predecessor's words at all! This was yet another great opportunity their predecessor had bestowed upon them!!

In Qingxuan Town, as night fell, Chen Ping'an and Su Ling finally finished tilling the land. The courtyard no longer looked so barren.

After watering the soil, Chen Ping'an began burying seeds, following the same process as planting watermelons. Once done, he and Su Ling turned their attention to the fertilizer.

Exchanging a knowing smile, they each took a small pot of fertilizer and spread it across different areas of the tilled earth. As the fertilizer hit the soil, keen observers would notice the dirt in some small pits beginning to squirm.

As they scattered the fertilizer, a wondrous scene unfolded. Tender sprouts emerged from the soil, resembling the fresh grass of springtime.

Chen Ping'an's eyes widened in awe, further shocked by the fertilizer's potency. "Tsk, tsk, in these five years, this fertilizer is the most incredible thing I've encountered! Compared to everything else, even my favorite outfit, it's far superior!"

Recalling the various items the system had awarded him over five years, Chen Ping'an felt they paled in comparison to this fertilizer. In his mind, they could only be described as trash!

If the divine utensils knew Chen Ping'an's thoughts, they would likely faint in the restroom. After all, they were sacred artifacts! This fertilizer, at best, merely had a catalytic effect on growth - it couldn't compare to their abilities.

Of course, they couldn't blame Chen Ping'an. He was the only one kept in the dark...

After each spreading two small pots of fertilizer, Chen Ping'an and Su Ling had covered both plots, now fully sprouted.

Gazing at the land before him, Chen Ping'an felt a wave of amazement. Where he had spread the fertilizer, over fifty pineapples had grown, each as large as a basketball.

Their scaly, golden exteriors appeared extraordinarily luxurious! "Are these really pineapples? They look like solid gold ingots!" Chen Ping'an reached out to touch one.

Though the scaly surface resembled tiny gold nuggets, it was still a plant's outer skin, leaving him speechless.

"These pineapples must taste incredible. Each one is so plump and full - the flavor has to be amazing! But since even the watermelons weren't spirit herbs, these pineapples definitely aren't either." Chen Ping'an felt a tinge of regret.

If they reached the level of spirit herbs, he could sell them and become incredibly wealthy! He could have struck it rich!

After inspecting his pineapples, Chen Ping'an turned towards Su Ling's strawberries. But as soon as he saw them, his gaze froze in astonishment.

Aside from some green vines and leaves, the entire plot was covered in bright red strawberries! The sheer number was staggering - at least a thousand on this small plot alone!

On average, each strawberry plant bore ten strawberries! Seeing this bountiful harvest, a smile spread across Chen Ping'an's face. They would have plenty of fruit for dessert from now on!

He looked towards Su Ling, the fruit lover, who must be elated. But when he saw her expression, he realized he had underestimated her adoration for fruit.

Su Ling's eyes, already large, were now bulging even wider. Her mouth watered profusely, almost enough to drench her clothes.

Chen Ping'an approached and grabbed her head. "Don't eat them right after fertilizing. Wait until tomorrow."

With that, he pulled Su Ling back into the house, worried that if the fertilizer hadn't been fully absorbed, they might inadvertently age rapidly from consuming it. The thought was too horrifying...

Then, Chen Ping'an had another realization. Perhaps Su Ling's sudden fever was related to touching the fertilizer without properly washing her hands before eating!

Regardless of how much Su Ling loved strawberries and pineapples, Chen Ping'an firmly pulled her back into the house.

As night fell, they cooked and ate dinner, then prepared to sleep. Once it was late into the night and all was silent, Su Ling opened her eyes.

Sensing Chen Ping'an's stillness in his room, she decisively rose from bed and swiftly slipped out of the house. However, at that moment, Chen Ping'an also opened his eyes with a devious grin.

"Little Ling, you really need to be taught a lesson!"