A Cup of Dao Comprehension Tea
Jiang Shiqing turned and led the way, the hem of her red dress swaying gently with each step.
Qi Yunshu and Mu Yunxue followed behind her, walked through the corridor, and arrived at the hall.
The afternoon sun poured down through the skylight, casting a clear pool of light in the center of the hall.
In the center of the pool of light, Lu Yang leaned lazily against the spirit wood chair, a celadon teacup on the table beside him.
The tea in the cup was clear and bright, with a very pale amber hue, and a delicate and lingering aroma of tea slowly diffused in the hall along with the rising steam.
The moment Mu Yunxue stepped into the hall, her gaze fell on Lu Yang.
The afternoon sun shone on him, bathing him in a very faint golden halo.
He was dressed in white, his posture relaxed and composed, his eyes as deep as the starry night, his nose straight and delicate, and a faint smile playing on his lips. He was exceptionally handsome.
His aura was ethereal and otherworldly, as if he were one with the universe, like a celestial being descended to earth.
Mu Yunxue seemed to hear her own heartbeat quickening slightly.
Even though she was devoted to the Dao, she had to admit that the young man before her was indeed extremely handsome.
And... he seems even more handsome than when we last met.
However, this thought only lingered in her mind for a moment.
For her, beauty is just beauty; the true path is what she seeks in life.
When Mu Yunxue pulled her thoughts away from Lu Yang's face, she noticed the aroma of tea that filled the air.
The moment the fragrance entered her nostrils, she felt a slight invigoration, and her thoughts became clearer.
Mu Yunxue's eyes flickered slightly as she glanced at the cup of tea on the table.
The aroma alone can clear one's mind; this spiritual tea must be of an astonishingly high quality.
Qi Yunshu's reaction was more direct than hers.
From the moment this sect True Lord entered the hall, his eyes never left that teacup, and there was even a hint of envy in his gaze.
This must be the Dao Comprehension Tea!
He was standing right there when Lu Yang gave it to Su Jinxuan a few days ago, and he was incredibly envious.
Unfortunately, she wasn't a great beauty.
Now, just smelling the aroma of the tea made his mind clearer than ever before, and he truly understood how amazing the effects of the Dao Comprehension Tea were.
If the aroma of tea alone has such an effect, how much better must it be after drinking it?
I really want to take a sip...
Qi Yunshu's throat bobbed slightly involuntarily.
Lu Yang caught a glimpse of Qi Yunshu's pleading eyes, and his lips twitched slightly.
He smiled helplessly, "Please have a seat, both of you. Shiqing, please make you a cup of tea."
Jiang Shiqing nodded slightly. "Yes, young master."
Upon hearing this, Qi Yunshu was taken aback for a moment, then reacted, her face lighting up with delight, and even her tone became lighter. "Thank you so much, Young Master Lu! I'm in for a treat today!"
He turned to Mu Yunxue, who was expressionless beside him, and explained, "Young Master Lu, this tea is no ordinary tea; it's Dao Comprehension Tea!"
A barely perceptible ripple appeared on Mu Yunxue's cool and beautiful face as she glanced at the cup of tea on the table.
She bowed respectfully, her voice clear and melodious like jade beads falling onto a plate. "Thank you, Young Master Lu."
Lu Yang looked at Mu Yunxue, a gentle smile appearing on his face.
The afternoon sunlight fell perfectly on his profile, making his already impeccable features appear even more gentle and warm.
"Senior Sister Mu, you're too kind. We've met once before, so it's fate that we're connected. Now that I'm a direct disciple of the sect, we're technically senior and junior sisters. I hope Senior Sister Mu will take good care of me in the future."
Really...
Qi Yunshu's lips twitched slightly upon hearing Lu Yang's words.
He knew it!
This Young Master Lu is truly infatuated with stunningly beautiful women.
They'd only met once, and she was already calling him "senior sister."
Looking at the boy's seemingly radiant smile, Mu Yunxue paused for a moment, then nodded slightly and said softly, "Junior Brother Lu."
Lu Yang's smile deepened, and he gestured for her to sit down. "Senior Sister Mu, please have a seat."
After Qi Yunshu mentioned bringing Mu Yunxue to visit, Lu Yang opened the panel to check the favorability rating.
Mu Yunxue's initial favorability rating remained at 6 points.
After their eyes met, before they even exchanged a single word, Mu Yunxue's favorability rating had already risen to 20 points.
I have to say, charm really does work!
Just based on her face, she could instantly increase the favorability rating of a cold and aloof female cultivator like Mu Yunxue by 14 points!
This is because his current charm level is not high enough.
Once his charm level exceeds 100, he'll probably be able to instantly increase the favorability of female cultivators he's never met before by 50 or 60 points upon meeting them.
Later, when Mu Yunxue heard that Lu Yang was going to treat them to Dao Comprehension Tea, her favorability rating increased by 3 points, reaching 23 points.
Just now, Lu Yang asked Mu Yunxue to take good care of him, and the score increased by 2 points.
Mu Yunxue's favorability rating has now reached 25 points.
Well, this speed is actually quite slow for an average female cultivator.
After all, it's relatively easy to increase favorability in the early stages.
It can only be said that everyone is different; Mu Yunxue is clearly the kind of female cultivator who is exceptionally cold in matters of the heart.
The favorability rating increases more slowly.
But it doesn't matter, it's still the same old story.
He has plenty of time; he can take his time.
Furthermore, if you really can't increase Mu Yunxue's favorability towards her later on, then just switch to another one.
There's nothing to force; just treat each other like normal friends.
Anyway, I can surely raise the favorability rating to 60 points, right?
You can also get another favorability reward.
Lu Yang took it all in stride.
Lu Yang's thoughts raced, but he maintained a calm smile on his face.
Jiang Shiqing had already brewed a cup of Dao Comprehension Tea for both Mu Yunxue and Qi Yunshu.
The tea in the celadon cup was clear and bright, and the aroma was even stronger than before, wafting gently through the hall.
Qi Yunshu took the teacup and smiled kindly at Jiang Shiqing: "Thank you, Miss Shiqing."
Although Jiang Shiqing was only at the Mid-stage Qi Refining, she was, after all, Young Master Lu.
This person's status and position are extraordinary, so naturally they deserve such politeness.
Jiang Shiqing smiled politely, "True Lord Leader, you're too kind. This is Shiqing my duty."
After brewing the tea, she returned to Lu Yang's back, gently placing her soft hands on his shoulders and kneading them lightly.
Qi Yunshu eagerly took a sip of the Dao Comprehension Tea.
The warm tea slid down my throat, instantly transforming into a refreshing yet soothing current that surged into my mind.
He felt his mind suddenly clear, his thoughts becoming clearer and more lucid than ever before.
The bottlenecks in his understanding of the Metal Dao that had troubled him for so long suddenly became exceptionally clear at this moment.
Those usually vague and obscure insights seemed to be illuminated by a beam of light, and a series of realizations welled up in my mind.
Qi Yunshu stood frozen in place, holding her teacup, the shock surging in her heart unable to subside for a long time.
Is this the effect of the Dao Comprehension Tea?
Terrifying!
Seeing Qi Yunshu's shocked expression, Lu Yang smiled slightly, not at all surprised.
After all, ten times the comprehension is indeed quite useful, so it's no wonder that even Nascent Soul True Lord like Qi Yunshu would lose his composure.
However, he naturally couldn't let Qi Yunshu stay there in a daze forever.
He either had to continue doing his daily tasks or try to comprehend Cultivation Method Law Technique on his own.
Even if all else fails, he could at least practice some cultivation.
Lu Yang smiled and asked, "What brings you here, Sect True Lord?"
Qi Yunshu snapped out of his daze and quickly said, "It's my disciple. She's devoted to the pursuit of the Dao and has heard that Young Master Lu's understanding of the Metal Dao is profound. She hopes to have a discussion and exchange with Young Master Lu."
Mu Yunxue hadn't drunk the Dao Comprehension Tea yet. She nodded quietly, her icy, calm eyes fixed on Lu Yang's face.
She awaited Lu Yang's reply, a hint of nervousness creeping into her heart.
This made Mu Yunxue feel somewhat uncomfortable.
A strange feeling... I've never felt this way before.
Lu Yang immediately smiled gently, "No problem. Speaking of which, Senior Sister Mu and I started our cultivation on the same mountain. I've long admired Senior Sister Mu's reputation as a genius."
Upon hearing this, Mu Yunxue's clear, cold voice rang out. "Thank you, Junior Brother Lu."
Qi Yunshu grinned, somewhat annoyed.
This relationship is progressing way too fast!
How long Fang'er for Yunxue to give such a normal reply?
Is it estimated to be two or three years?
However, he couldn't afford to complain anymore. He quickly stood up from his chair, cupped his hands, and said, "In that case, I'll trouble Young Master Lu Yunxue. This Dao Comprehension Tea is extremely effective. Right now, I'm having a flurry of insights coming to my mind, so I must hurry back to my seclusion. There's no time to waste."
Lu Yang nodded and smiled, "No problem, leave Senior Sister Mu to me, Sect True Lord, please rest assured."
Qi Yunshu nodded repeatedly, then glanced at the Dao Comprehension Tea in the teacup, a slightly embarrassed look appearing on his face. "This cup of tea..."
Lu Yang chuckled lightly and casually said, "The True Lord can be taken back."
Qi Yunshu said gratefully, "Thank you so much Young Master Lu!"
He reached out and carefully put the teacup into his Storage Bag, then strode out of the cave abode.
He moved so fast that his clothes fluttered in the wind, as if afraid of wasting even a second of the Dao Comprehension Tea's effect!