{"id":7232,"date":"2025-07-26T10:49:55","date_gmt":"2025-07-26T08:49:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ontimestory.eu\/?p=7232"},"modified":"2025-07-26T10:49:55","modified_gmt":"2025-07-26T08:49:55","slug":"the-spiritual-plant-master-transmigration-chapter-72-xiao-jingtings-transformation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ontimestory.eu\/index.php\/2025\/07\/26\/the-spiritual-plant-master-transmigration-chapter-72-xiao-jingtings-transformation\/","title":{"rendered":"The Spiritual Plant Master Transmigration &#8211; Chapter 72 &#8211; Xiao Jingting\u2019s Transformation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!--StartFragment--><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"my-0\">After seeing Xiao Yi and the others off, Xiao Jingting finally let out a sigh of relief. Yet, thinking about the fierce glare that young lady gave him as she left gave him a headache. A favor repaid with a grudge\u2014he had spoiled those two damn kids too much, and now they resented him! But after all, they were just two unformed little brats.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"my-0\">\u201cDid you get the money?\u201d Xiao Jingting asked Xiao Xiaofan.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"my-0\">Xiao Xiaofan patted his chest, putting on a mature demeanor, \u201cDad, with me taking charge, aren\u2019t you at ease?\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"my-0\">Xiao Jingting nodded and smiled, \u201cOf course, I\u2019m confident. My little fan is so capable.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"my-0\">\u201cThe money\u2019s with big brother. He said the count was correct. If big brother\u2019s math was wrong, that\u2019s not my problem,\u201d Xiao Xiaofan said.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"my-0\">Xiao Xiaodong shot Xiao Xiaofan a disdainful look and arrogantly said, \u201cDo you think I\u2019m as dumb as you?\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"my-0\">Xiao Xiaofan glanced unhappily at Xiao Xiaodong, rubbed against Xiao Jingting\u2019s leg and complained, \u201cDad, big brother always says I\u2019m dumb. Sometimes I\u2019m really capable, you know!\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"my-0\">\u201cThat\u2019s right, little fan is very capable most of the time,\u201d Xiao Jingting encouraged.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"my-0\">Xiao Xiaofan proudly lifted his chin toward Xiao Xiaodong.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"my-0\">Xiao Xiaodong pulled out the silver notes and handed them to Xiao Jingting, \u201cIt\u2019s all here, two thousand taels in total.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"my-0\">Xiao Jingting put away the silver notes into his storage bag, \u201cXiao Dong counted, so it must be right.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"my-0\">Xiao Xiaofan bragged, \u201cDad, I did throw tantrums and grabbed her skirt, otherwise, those notes wouldn\u2019t be so easy to get.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"my-0\">Xiao Jingting: \u201c&#8230;\u201d Throw tantrums and grab her skirt?<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"my-0\">Unconcerned with his father\u2019s expression, Xiao Xiaofan continued excitedly, \u201cDad, I also got two red envelopes. I got one for big brother. He\u2019s really dumb\u2014when facing that woman, he didn\u2019t even say anything. I\u2019m awesome!\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"my-0\">Xiao Xiaodong: \u201c&#8230;\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"my-0\">Xiao Xiaofan leaned toward Xiao Jingting with a mysterious look, \u201cThat girl just now tried to snatch my red envelope, so I lightly pushed her, and she fell down. She\u2019s really weak. Maybe she\u2019s anemic?\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"my-0\">Xiao Jingting: \u201c&#8230;\u201d As soon as he mentioned anemia, Xiao Xiaofan memorized it at once.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"my-0\">Xiao Xiaofan awkwardly took out a red envelope and reluctantly offered it to Xiao Jingting, \u201cDad, here\u2019s a red envelope.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"my-0\">\u201cHow much silver is inside?\u201d Xiao Jingting asked.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"my-0\">\u201cTwenty taels,\u201d Xiao Xiaofan replied.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"my-0\">Xiao Jingting stroked his chin, \u201cOnly twenty taels? Keep it yourself.\u201d Hearing this, Xiao Xiaofan quickly withdrew his hand.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"my-0\">Watching Xiao Xiaofan\u2019s greedy expression, Xiao Jingting found it amusing.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"my-0\">Xu Muan came out and said, \u201cYou two haven\u2019t eaten breakfast yet, right?\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"my-0\">Xiao Xiaofan nodded, \u201cNo, not yet.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"my-0\">Xiao Jingting was stunned. Going out to collect debts without breakfast\u2014his son was too eager, making him feel a bit embarrassed.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"my-0\">Xu Muan looked at Xiao Xiaofan, \u201cToday little fan was really great. You can eat more.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"my-0\">Xiao Xiaofan smiled widely, \u201cYes, I\u2019ll eat lots!\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"my-0\">Xiao Yi led the two children back to the Xiao family guesthouse.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"my-0\">\u201cMother, did you manage to borrow the money?\u201d Chen Xijin asked anxiously. Borrowing money was basically asking Xiao Jingting for silver. Xiao Yi had asked Xiao Jingting for money a few times before and he had always agreed freely.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"my-0\">Xiao Yi shook her head, \u201cNo.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"my-0\">\u201cI heard from uncle that Xiao Jingting spent over a hundred thousand taels on a spirit tower. Now he\u2019s really rich,\u201d Chen Xijin said sourly.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"my-0\">Xiao Yi squinted. Xiao Jingting was indeed wealthy, but now he was much stingier than before.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"my-0\">Chen Yueling still brooded in hatred over being neglected by Xiao Jingting, loudly saying, \u201cUncle Xiao doesn\u2019t help me. I\u2019m going to ignore him.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"my-0\">Xiao Yi looked at Chen Yueling helplessly. Xiao Jingting was not like before. Previously, if Chen Yueling threw a small tantrum, Xiao Jingting was patient and coaxed her. Now it was different. It was said Xiao Jingting spoiled that little fool so much that he even clashed with Xiao Qingyan over him.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"my-0\">\u201cIf you ignore him, he\u2019s happy not to bother with you,\u201d Chen Xijin said.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"my-0\">Chen Yueling flushed and muttered unhappily, \u201cUncle Xiao goes back on his word. He said he cared most about me and treasured me.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"my-0\">Xiao Yi lowered her head. She already heard before coming that Xiao Jingting had changed a lot, and that Sun Miaomiao could no longer get anything from him. So she was prepared for this situation.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"my-0\">Still, she felt tight in her heart, secretly hoping she would still be an exception to him, but sadly\u2026<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"my-0\">\u201cMother, I heard Uncle Xiao is at fifth level Qi Refining now. Is that true or just rumors?\u201d Chen Yueling asked. She thought of her father as very powerful. Her father failed to break through from fourth level, so it seemed unlikely that Uncle Xiao, who was unambitious, would be at fifth level.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"my-0\">\u201cChen Yueling, Uncle Xiao has deep fortune. He consumed rare spiritual treasures and reached fifth level,\u201d Chen Xijin said.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"my-0\">Chen Yueling\u2019s already poor expression darkened.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"my-0\">\u201cMiss, Xiao Yi just came out from Xiao Jingting\u2019s place. It seems she didn\u2019t get anything good,\u201d a maid told Sun Miaomiao.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"my-0\">Sun Miaomiao nodded, \u201cAs expected.\u201d Xiao Jingting was cold to her Sun Miaomiao, cold to his old friend, and likely had no good impression of Xiao Yi either.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"my-0\">\u201cMiss, Xiao Yi came out from Xiao Jingting\u2019s place. Looks like she didn\u2019t get much.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"my-0\">Sun Miaomiao nodded, \u201cAs expected. Xiao Jingting is not what he used to be. Before, he acted like a filial son to her. Now he\u2019s cast that aside. Compared with that, Xiao Yi doesn\u2019t amount to much.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"my-0\">Xiao Jingting hurriedly packed his things. Xu Muan watched his busy figure and asked, \u201cLeaving today?\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"my-0\">Xiao Jingting nodded, \u201cYes! The sooner the better. Our son\u2019s wild spirit is unmatched.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"my-0\">Whenever he let his guard down, Xiaofan started fighting. Though it wasn\u2019t Xiaofan\u2019s fault, constant fighting wasn\u2019t good. He could protect the brat once or twice, but if the brat kept fighting, he wouldn\u2019t be able to protect him.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"my-0\">Xu Muan nodded, \u201cYeah.\u201d It was clear Xiao Linfeng and Wang Lu were very impatient with their youngest son. Their favoritism was not something easily changed.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"my-0\">\u201cQuickly pack up, we\u2019ll leave soon,\u201d Xiao Xiaodong said.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"my-0\">Xiao Xiaofan happily rolled on the bed, \u201cGreat! Finally, we don\u2019t have to stay in this hellhole.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"my-0\">Xiao Xiaodong coldly said, \u201cYeah! If you stay here, you\u2019ll get beaten every day.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"my-0\">Xiao Xiaofan turned over sullenly, shaking his fist, \u201cThat bastard Xiao Yuerong, when I grow up, I\u2019ll make him pay.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"my-0\">Xiao Xiaodong smirked, \u201cYou\u2019ll only be able to make him pay if you\u2019re strong enough. Otherwise, he\u2019ll make you pay.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"my-0\">Xiao Xiaofan glared at Xiao Xiaodong unhappily, \u201cBrother, you\u2019re so annoying, always raining on my parade.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"my-0\">Xu Muan came in and said, \u201cHurry and pack. If we don\u2019t have enough time, we\u2019ll just leave things behind.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"my-0\">Xiao Xiaofan was shocked, \u201cThen take your time!\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"my-0\">He looked at Xiao Xiaodong and said, \u201cBrother, I won\u2019t fuss about you secretly playing with my toys, but you have to help me pack my toys.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"my-0\">\u201cI didn\u2019t play with your toys, but you\u2019re pitiful, so I\u2019ll help,\u201d Xiao Xiaodong said with a sly tone.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"my-0\">Xiao Xiaofan nodded reluctantly, \u201cFine, fine. Whatever you say, hurry up and help me load the toys.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"my-0\">Outside the door, Xiao Jingting watched the busy two little rascals coming and going and thought: Without realizing it, Xiaofan already had so many toys. Kids are just kids\u2014first thought when moving is toys. Xiao Xiaodong really has brotherly love! Normally he\u2019s mean to Xiaofan, but in key moments, he really cares.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>Edited by: Tetsu<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Proofreader: Taalia<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Support translation:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/bePatron?u=25191841\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"217\" height=\"51\" class=\"wp-image-338 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ontimestory.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/become_a_patron_button.png?resize=217%2C51\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 217px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 217\/51;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ko-fi.com\/lajnaa\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ontimestory.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/kofi3-3.png?resize=185%2C47\" alt=\"This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is kofi3-3.png\" width=\"185\" height=\"47\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 185px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 185\/47;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\r\n\r\n<p><!--EndFragment--><\/p>\r\n<p><!--EndFragment--><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After seeing Xiao Yi and the others off, Xiao Jingting finally let out a sigh of relief. Yet, thinking about the fierce glare that young lady gave him as she left gave him a headache. A favor repaid with a grudge\u2014he had spoiled those two damn kids too much, and now they resented him! 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