"All attributes? How is that possible?"
Xiao Xun'er had never witnessed anything so absurd.
The testing jade had revealed Gu Changqing's soul attribute to be a complete set containing the five elements, wind and thunder, as well as light and darkness harmonized together.
Even as the young lady of the Gu Clan, well-read in ancient texts since childhood and accustomed to seeing all sorts of marvels, Xiao Xun'er was completely dumbfounded at this moment.
"Could the testing jade be broken?"
That was the only explanation Xiao Xun'er could come up with.
"Little Brother Changqing, my testing jade seems to be broken. Let's not test it tonight; we can borrow Uncle Xiao's testing jade tomorrow to check again."
"Don't worry, no matter what attribute is revealed, Older Sister will find you a cultivation method of the Xuan tier or higher."
Believing her testing jade was at fault, Xiao Xun'er put it away and comforted Gu Changqing.
"Older Sister Xun'er, I don't think the testing jade is broken. Is it possible that I really do have all attributes?"
Gu Changqing reminded her.
In truth, he did possess all attributes—and they were almighty, all-inclusive attributes at that.
He also had his own exclusive cultivation method:
The *Eternal Evergreen Scripture*.
Though innately attribute-less, it could give birth to the five elements, evolve the six paths, embrace all rivers, and encompass everything in the universe.
There was nothing it could not master, nothing it could not do.
It was simply inconvenient to reveal.
"Impossible!"
"A person's soul attribute is normally singular. Even rare exceptions only have two or three, like the fire and wood dual attributes of an Alchemist."
"Even for Alchemists, their fire and wood dual attributes are primarily fire-based; strictly speaking, that is still only one true soul attribute!"
"How could you possibly possess all attributes? It's impossible!"
Xiao Xun'er shook her head, her gaze resolute. She simply refused to believe that something as preposterous as possessing all attributes could happen to her own precious little brother.
"Older Sister Xun'er, I think it's entirely possible."
"After all, your little brother here is absolute perfection, flawless in every way. Only a heaven-defying aptitude like all attributes is worthy of a younger brother as exceptional as me."
Gu Changqing said with utter narcissism and deep self-satisfaction.
"You really are shameless!"
Xiao Xun'er rolled her eyes at Gu Changqing and, extending a slender, scallion-white finger, gently tapped him on the forehead.
"Do you even know what an all-attribute aptitude implies?"
"It means you can cultivate methods of every attribute and learn Dou Techniques of every attribute. But doing so would scatter your energy and prevent you from focusing wholeheartedly on a single path."
"Our Xiao Family certainly has plenty of cultivation methods and Dou Techniques; if you want to learn them, Older Sister can get them for you."
"It's just that if you try that, a single person's energy simply won't be enough."
"So the testing crystal must be broken. Tomorrow we'll go to the Dou Qi Pavilion and try their testing crystal."
Xiao Xun'er was wonderful in every way, except that she pampered Gu Changqing far too much. She even managed to deduce so much reasoning out of a simple attribute test.
"Alright, let's not talk about this anymore. Tonight, you'll stay right here and obediently help me dredge my meridians. I want to see if your meridian-dredging methods are really as useful as you claim."
Suddenly, as if recalling something, Xiao Xun'er shot Gu Changqing a fierce glare before speaking.
With that, right in front of Gu Changqing, she began to untie her garments. Her light purple dress slipped down, revealing her perfectly exquisite and slender figure. Though she still wore her bodice and undergarments, Xiao Xun'er's snow-white back and feet, delicate as tender bamboo shoots, were left completely exposed before Gu Changqing without the slightest guard."Gulp. Uh, my dear sister, haven’t you already experienced my methods for clearing meridians? Besides, I’ve prepared a medicinal bath for you. Why don't we start with a soak tonight?"
Gu Changqing swallowed hard, trying to remain nonchalant, and turned his face away, feeling somewhat awkward.
"Hmph, you bad boy, see if you go looking for Xiao Mei again!"
Hearing Gu Changqing’s subtle swallow, Xiao Xun'er hummed to herself in triumph. This bad boy—if she didn't keep a close eye on him, he would always try to flirt with other girls. In the Xiao Family, the ones he was closest to were Xiao Yu and Xiao Mei. Now that Xiao Yu had left for Canaan Academy, Xiao Mei had even more chances to woo this little rascal. She would absolutely not allow it! Brother Changqing belonged only to her!
"Hurry up!"
Xiao Xun'er didn't give Gu Changqing a chance to argue. With a clear, ethereal voice, she urged him on and turned her head away.
"Fine."
Helpless, Gu Changqing had no choice but to step forward and use ancient massage techniques to help Xiao Xun'er clear her meridians.
In truth, Xiao Xun'er’s meridians didn't need clearing at all. Possessing the divine bloodline of the Gu Clan, she was born with open meridians and was a cultivation genius. But she insisted on Gu Changqing clearing them—she simply enjoyed the process of him massaging her.
Before long, a drowsy Xiao Xun'er began to murmur and hum.
"Brother, I really want to hear you sing. Won't you sing a song for me?"
Xiao Xun'er turned around, her eyes hazy with sleep as she hugged him, acting spoiled.
"Alright."
"Who was it... who sent you to my side? Was it the round, bright moon? The bright moon... was it the trickling mountain spring? The trickling mountain spring... the trickling mountain spring... the mountain spring..."
What else could Gu Changqing do but indulge her?
The next day, Gu Changqing and Xiao Xun'er arrived early at the Dou Qi Pavilion to test their soul attributes and select cultivation techniques.
However, after the test, Gu Changqing’s soul attributes remained a kaleidoscopic, brilliant display of every element.
The Great Elder of the Xiao Family, who had come to help him choose a technique, had an expression that turned strange and fascinating.
Xiao Xun'er’s face also suddenly clouded with difficulty.
With all-encompassing attributes, she had no idea how to help her brother choose a technique.
"Sister Xun'er, I’ve heard there is a type of technique that allows one to cultivate all attributes simultaneously," Gu Changqing said suddenly, his tone meaningful.
"What technique?" Xiao Xun'er asked quickly.
The Great Elder of the Xiao Family looked at Gu Changqing with curiosity as well.
"A dual cultivation technique!" Gu Changqing uttered the four words calmly.
One second, two seconds, three seconds... A full three seconds passed before Xiao Xun'er suddenly reached out with her slender, jade-white hand, grabbed Gu Changqing by the ear, and began dragging him out of the Dou Qi Pavilion.
"Gu Changqing, you’re not learning anything good at such a young age! Come with me; I’ll teach you what a real dual cultivation technique is."
Soon, the sound of Gu Changqing being chased and swatted by Xiao Xun'er echoed from outside.
Although Gu Changqing’s strength had long surpassed Xiao Xun'er’s, he could only dodge repeatedly when it came to this sister of his.
"Those two, they really have a close bond," the Great Elder of the Xiao Family said with a chuckle, shaking his head.
*Thump, thump!*
"Great Elder, the Clan Head requests your presence. An honored guest has arrived to visit." A member of the Xiao Family ran over hurriedly to report to the Great Elder.
"Very well, I understand."
The Great Elder waved his hand, walked out of the Dou Qi Pavilion, and called for Xiao Xun'er and Gu Changqing—who were still bickering—to head to the Xiao Family’s grand meeting hall together.