Kevin Wright said enviously, “The so-called spiritual root body refers to someone who possesses immortal veins. The advantages they have when cultivating immortality are unimaginable. Moreover, every cultivator with a spiritual root will have a particular area in which they excel.”

“Excel in a particular area? What do you mean?” For some reason, Ethan Cooper suddenly thought of his own supernatural ability. Could this be the source of his spiritual root?

“For example, some cultivators with spiritual roots are skilled at controlling wind, some are good at manipulating water, and so on. Sixth Senior Brother, you can try it out for yourself.”

“No need.” Ethan Cooper immediately refused. He instantly understood that so-called spiritual root cultivators were probably just those with obvious special abilities. However, his own special ability was likely unique in the world.

“Sixth Senior Brother, you’ve been cooped up for a month, you must be tired of it. Why don’t I treat you and take you out for a stroll to enjoy the scenery of Dongqian Lake?” Seeing him lost in thought, Kevin Wright quickly suggested.

Almost without hesitation, Ethan Cooper nodded in agreement.

Chapter 13: Greed

It was just as Kevin Wright had said—he had been pent up for too long. If he had stayed in the meditation room, practicing nonstop, perhaps he wouldn’t have felt anything was amiss. With his mind occupied, time seemed to fly by, and he wouldn’t have cared much.

But once he stepped outside and chatted with someone, his state of mind changed immediately. Just like now, he was eager to go somewhere crowded, to squeeze through the throngs and feel the presence of people.

Kevin Wright clearly understood this well. He took Ethan Cooper out of the mountain gate, driving only an ordinary car, and brought him to Zhenxing Road in Qiu’ai Town.

“Sixth Senior Brother, Qiu’ai may only be a town, but its wealth is no less than that of the city. There are plenty of rich people here. Zhenxing Road is the most bustling area in Qiu’ai, with the most foot traffic. Let me accompany you for a stroll, how about it?”

Ethan Cooper was already eager to try. He secretly praised Kevin Wright for being so perceptive, knowing exactly what he was thinking at this moment. It seemed the head of the outer sect disciples was no simple character.

With Ethan Cooper’s approval, Kevin Wright parked the car in a spot by the roadside.

At this moment, Ethan Cooper’s gaze was extremely sharp. Even before Kevin Wright parked, he had noticed that both sides of this parking spot were already packed with cars, yet this one space was conspicuously empty. On the busy Zhenxing Road, it stood out even more.

It wasn’t that no one had noticed this spot—there were three burly men standing in it. Their faces were fierce, and their eyes glinted with menace.

Unless someone was blind, no one would dare try for this parking spot.

However, Kevin Wright acted as if he hadn’t seen them. He didn’t even honk, just drove straight toward the spot. The three men reacted quickly; the moment Kevin Wright’s car crossed into the space, they immediately walked away. Their movements were smooth and efficient, and looked completely natural. If Ethan Cooper hadn’t been paying attention, he would never have noticed the subtlety.

Ethan Cooper was startled. He suddenly had a strange feeling—these three were definitely skilled fighters.

Among the people he knew, David Young was the best at fighting, but if he had to go up against these three one-on-one, he’d probably be at a disadvantage.

After getting out of the car, Ethan Cooper glanced at the backs of the three men, intentionally or not.

Kevin Wright quickly smiled and said, “Sixth Senior Brother, those three are my disciples. They’re rough fellows, but they’re obedient. Please don’t mind them.”

“Ha… Why would I? But judging by their looks, they do seem a bit like gangsters.” Ethan Cooper said casually.

Kevin Wright’s smile didn’t change, still cautious, but he didn’t answer Ethan Cooper’s comment directly.

Fortunately, Ethan Cooper was just making small talk, not trying to probe. He strode into the bustling crowd, weaving through people, feeling completely at ease.

As they walked, he found that Kevin Wright hadn’t lied—this place was just as lively as the city center. They entered several shops, and the goods weren’t any cheaper. Some boutique stores were even more expensive.

Kevin Wright stayed by his side, pointing things out and making introductions. Whenever Ethan Cooper showed even a hint of interest in something, he bought it on the spot, regardless of whether it was useful.

Since Ethan Cooper had already noticed the three burly men, Kevin Wright no longer tried to hide them and called them over to act as porters. With the three of them carrying things behind, they were quite conspicuous on the street. Most passersby kept their distance, not daring to get involved.

Ethan Cooper was never one to enjoy shopping. After an hour, his initial excitement faded, and he caught a whiff of a delicious aroma, causing his stomach to ache faintly.

He suddenly remembered that, although he had the support of Foundation Establishment Pills, he hadn’t eaten a proper meal in a month. Now, smelling the enticing aroma, he immediately began to drool.