9: Testing spiritual roots

Hearing Yang Zhong's words, Shangguan Yuexi nodded slightly, "After hearing Your Majesty's verbal decree just now, I believe I understand a little."

As soon as she said this, Yang Zhong immediately asked with a solemn expression, "It is rumored that the Prince of Zhenbei moves troops in the Northern Region without a military tally, and that all military tallies for the Northern Region are in the hands of the Princess Consort Your Highness. Is this true?"

Shangguan Yuexi nodded, not denying it.

Seeing this, Yang Zhong looked delighted and quickly bowed, saying, "I request that the Princess Consort Your Highness transfer the military tallies for the Northern Region to your subordinate general, so I can reorganize the Northern Region Army to prevent the Beichuan Empire from advancing south, and to prepare for a northern expedition!"

Hearing this, Shangguan Yuexi nodded slightly, but asked, "May I ask General Yang, do the Northern Region military tallies still include the Zhenbei Army military tally?"

General Yang immediately shook his head upon hearing this, "Of course not. The Zhenbei Army belongs to the Little Prince. This is Your Majesty's decree!"

Shangguan Yuexi smiled and nodded. She knew the Northern Region military tallies would have to be handed over eventually the moment Yang Zhong arrived, and she was already prepared.

Yet, she never expected that Nangong Aotian would directly hand over the Zhenbei Army, the Northern Region's strongest military force, to Nangong Yu.

This could be considered a pleasant surprise!

Immediately, she took out three military tallies. "General Yang, these are the military tallies for the three armies of the Northern Region: the Dark Cavalry Army, the Northern Protection Army, and the Dark Fiend Army. Please keep them safe!"

Hearing this, Yang Zhong quickly accepted the military tallies. "Thank you, Princess Consort Your Highness!"

"You're welcome. Since General Yang has important duties to attend to, this Princess Consort will not detain you."

Shangguan Yuexi spoke with a smile, and Yang Zhong also smiled slightly, "That is proper!"

Shangguan Yuexi watched Yang Zhong and the other person leave, then turned to Liu Mingyue, bowing slightly. "I apologize for troubling Senior Liu. Senior, please come in. Yuexi will take you to your resting place."

Upon hearing this, Liu Mingyue shook her head. "No need. I don't require rest. I will remain by the side of you and your son during this period. As for how long I will protect you, that depends on when Your Majesty issues a decree recalling me."

As she spoke, she glanced at Nangong Yu in Shangguan Yuexi's arms with a complicated expression. "Has this Little Fellow had his Spiritual Root measured?"

"Not yet!"

Shangguan Yuexi shook her head, explaining that she had been mentally exhausted these past two days and hadn't had time to test Nangong Yu's Spiritual Root.

Liu Mingyue nodded slightly, "Then since we have time now, let's measure it. It will help us prepare for his subsequent Cultivation."

"Alright!"

Shangguan Yuexi and Liu Mingyue left the front yard with Nangong Yu, while Aunt Shen continued with her tasks.

Before long, Shangguan Yuexi and Liu Mingyue brought Nangong Yu to a martial arts field within the Prince of Zhenbeis Residence.

They saw that a massive stone monument had been carried out by several guards and erected on the martial arts platform.

And that stone monument was precisely the spirit root measuring stone!

The spirit root measuring stone can measure the attribute and quality of a creature's Spiritual Root, making it an essential item for every faction.

As the Prince of Zhenbei, the sole king of the Northern Region, how could his residence not possess a spirit root measuring stone?

"This spirit root measuring stone is only Human-Grade. I wonder if the Little Fellow can make it explode?"

Liu Mingyue murmured softly, feeling a faint but not overwhelming sense of anticipation in her heart.

Shangguan Yuexi shook her head slightly, "Senior Liu must be joking. spirit root measuring stones are divided into Human-Grade, Earth-Grade, Heavenly-Grade, and Saint-Grade. A Human-Grade spirit root measuring stone can measure up to a Supreme-grade Spiritual Root. Our Clear Serenity Empire hasn't seen an Earthly Spiritual Root appear in over a hundred years."

Although she said this, a trace of expectation remained in her eyes.

After all, this was her son. If he truly possessed an Earthly Spiritual Root or even a Heavenly Spiritual Root, she would be very happy.

"Alright, let the Little Fellow measure his Spiritual Root first, and allow me to witness it!"

Liu Mingyue smiled slightly, but a complex emotion flashed across her eyes.

She recalled how she had witnessed Nangong Aochen measuring his Spiritual Root back then. With his Supreme-grade Spiritual Root, he had been exceptionally dazzling.

And he lived up to expectations, becoming the renowned Prince of Zhenbei of the Northern Region in just over twenty years.

But now that Nangong Aochen had died young, was she going to witness his child measuring his Spiritual Root?

Liu Mingyue shook her head slightly, stopping her thoughts, and turned to look at Shangguan Yuexi, who was carrying Nangong Yu toward the spirit root measuring stone.

She saw Shangguan Yuexi place Nangong Yu next to the spirit root measuring stone, gently taking his small hand and placing it on the stone.

Nangong Yu didn't move recklessly; he curiously watched the spirit root measuring stone in front of him, wondering if it could measure the Spiritual Root he had modified and hidden.

But he figured it wouldn't be able to!

After all, if the Heavenly Dao couldn't detect it, how could a mere Human-Grade spirit root measuring stone?

Sure enough!

Nangong Yu's small hand was on the spirit root measuring stone for barely a second when a cool stream of Qi emanated from the stone, instantly sweeping through Nangong Yu's body before returning to the stone.

At the same moment, the spirit root measuring stone changed. A golden-yellow light burst forth from the bottom of the stone, emitting a Metal Attribute aura.

The entire lower half of the spirit root measuring stone was covered by the light, but it did not rise any further!

Seeing this, the surrounding onlookers couldn't help but shake their heads slightly, their eyes filled with regret.

Medium Grade Metal Spiritual Root!

If this Spiritual Root appeared on the child of an ordinary family, it would definitely attract significant attention.

But appearing on the child of the Prince of Zhenbei Nangong Aochen and Shangguan Yuexi, appearing on the Little Prince of Zhenbei, it fell quite short of expectations.

After all, Nangong Aochen had a Supreme-grade Spiritual Root, and Shangguan Yuexi also had a Supreme-grade Spiritual Root. For their child to only possess a Medium Grade Spiritual Root was somewhat disappointing.

Shangguan Yuexi's eyes dimmed slightly, seemingly disappointed, but this disappointment lasted only an instant before she dispelled it.

She picked up Nangong Yu and smiled, saying, "My Yuer has a Medium Grade Metal Spiritual Root, and he can Cultivate! That's wonderful!"

In her view, if Nangong Yu had a Medium Grade Metal Spiritual Root and Cultivated diligently, he could at least reach the Deity Transformation Realm, possessing a Lifespan of four thousand years.

Four thousand years might be enough time for Nangong Yu to enjoy himself.

Moreover, couldn't she search for Spirit Medicine that extends Lifespan for him? Couldn't she help him find some Opportunities to break through another realm and increase his Lifespan by two thousand years?

It might even be possible to break through two more realms, increasing his Lifespan to eight thousand years!

She believed that such things must exist!

If her son truly entered Reincarnation, perhaps their family would be reunited?

Shangguan Yuexi thought optimistically, and her mood inexplicably improved significantly.

Seeing his mother's genuine smile, Nangong Yu also felt happy, and his small face was covered in smiles.

But if he knew what his mother was truly thinking, he might not be so happy.

After all, he now possessed the Golden Finger Time-Space Merchant Guild, along with major cheats like the special Grand Void Spiritual Root, the unknown Cultivation Technique Grand Void Origin Returning Art, and the Divine Shadow Dao Body.

Given enough time, he would certainly be able to lead his mother to the Peak, possessing endless Lifespan. Who would want to enter Reincarnation?

Just then, Liu Mingyue slowly walked over. She saw her lightly part her vermilion lips, and a faint voice sounded in the ears of the mother and son.