Meeting the Mountain God

At this, Qin Yun smiled and shook his head. "Hongyun, you're too polite! I'm already very happy that you were willing to come to my temple! I was the one who pulled you in—I was even afraid you might not be willing!"

Hongyun shook his head. "Of course we were willing! The Mountain God was willing to bring us in—we're delighted beyond measure! How could we not be willing?"

Zhenyuanzi stood to one side, looked at the two of them, and had no idea what to say.

Qin Yun continued smiling. "All right, enough with the pleasantries. Let's go sit over there."

Hongyun nodded as well.

The three of them walked over together.

Beneath a large tree stood a stone table, with stone stools beside it.

The three sat at the stone table, taking seats on the stone stools.

Just then, someone walked over. She looked very young, with delicate and refined features. In her hands, she carried a wooden tray bearing a pot of tea, several teacups, and a plate of pastries.

She was a young, graceful girl—a maid Qin Yun had enlightened.

She had originally been an orchid within the Inner Space. Qin Yun had seen that she was quite beautiful and casually enlightened her.

She underwent Transformation and became Qin Yun's maid.

Qin Yun had already reached the peak Primordial Unity Golden Immortal realm, so he was capable of enlightening other living beings as well.

Moreover, this orchid had grown within the Inner Space, where the spiritual energy was so dense. Having absorbed so much spiritual energy, it had already shown signs of undergoing Transformation.

Qin Yun had simply given her a helping hand and allowed her to undergo Transformation.

She was deeply grateful to Qin Yun.

Qin Yun gave her a name: Lan Shan.

She was quite satisfied with that name.

Lan Shan walked over lightly and gracefully, then bowed to Qin Yun and the two guests, looking poised and generous.

She placed the teapot, teacups, and pastries on the stone table, then said lightly, "Master, esteemed guests, please enjoy."

Qin Yun nodded, glanced at her, and said, "You may leave for now."

"Yes." She nodded gently, bowed, and withdrew.

When Hongyun had come a hundred years ago, he had not seen anyone else here. Now, however, he saw her—but he said nothing.

"Gentlemen, please have some tea." Qin Yun picked up the teapot and poured the tea.

"Thank you." Hongyun and Zhenyuanzi thanked him.

The fragrance of the tea drifted through the air, refreshing the heart and mind.

This tea was premium Enlightenment Tea.

Simply smelling its fragrance made one feel clearheaded and refreshed, while the thoughts in one's mind became exceptionally lucid.

Hongyun and Zhenyuanzi looked at the tea and felt that it was extraordinary.

After Qin Yun had poured the tea, he invited them to drink. They nodded and reached for their teacups.

The tea was excellent. The liquid was crystal clear, and its fragrance lingered serenely.

With a small sip, they felt their mouths fill with fragrance, the aroma overflowing in all directions.

Not only that, but their thoughts became incomparably unimpeded, their train of thought exceptionally clear. At that moment, their comprehension of the Dao became astonishingly lucid.

Dao principles they had previously failed to comprehend suddenly revealed a clear path of understanding.

Both of them found it rather strange. They had merely drunk some tea—how could it produce such a sensation?

The two continued drinking, emptying the tea in their cups.

As they continued to drink, their understanding of the Dao grew ever clearer.

This tea... could it be... Enlightenment Tea? Hongyun and Zhenyuanzi thought to themselves.

Enlightenment Tea was such a rare treasure, yet there was actually some here...

Qin Yun looked at them, then picked up his own teacup and drank. The tea was still as delicious as ever.

[ Ding! Because two Persons of Great Luck offered incense to the host, a special reward has been triggered. The host has obtained three Origins of the Great Dao Law of Clouds. ]

[ The host has obtained two Origins of Great Dao Laws of Earth. ]

[ The host has obtained two Origins of Great Dao Laws of Wood. ]

[ The host has obtained two copies of the Nine Revolutions Primordial Technique cultivation method. ]

[ The host has obtained the complete Method of Slaying the Three Corpses. ]

[ The host has obtained two Origins of Great Dao Laws of Strength. ]

[ The host has obtained the Five-Needle Pine, one of the Ten Innate Spiritual Roots. ]

[ The host has obtained five hundred thousand years of Magic Power. ]

Listening to the system's voice, Qin Yun was delighted. He had not expected the system to reward him with so many things this time.

Hongyun and Zhenyuanzi were still drinking tea. As they drank, their understanding of the Dao became even clearer, and they faintly felt as though they were on the verge of enlightenment.

Hongyun could not help sighing inwardly: The tea here at the Mountain God's place was truly miraculous!

Zhenyuanzi could not help marveling to himself as well: This Mountain God truly lived up to his reputation! No wonder Hongyun treated him with such respect!

By now, Hongyun and Zhenyuanzi had finished the tea in their cups, and they reluctantly set their cups down.

Qin Yun looked at them, smiled softly, and said, "Gentlemen, please continue drinking."

"This tea..." Hongyun looked at Qin Yun. He felt that this tea resembled Enlightenment Tea.

Zhenyuanzi felt the same way.

Qin Yun smiled and said readily, "This tea is Enlightenment Tea—top-grade Enlightenment Tea at that. It is greatly helpful for comprehending Dao Arts."

Hearing this, Hongyun and Zhenyuanzi finally understood. So it really was Enlightenment Tea!

"Mountain God, thank you for treating us to Enlightenment Tea." Hongyun cupped his hands toward Qin Yun.

Qin Yun smiled. "It is only a little tea. There is no need to be so courteous."

"If you like it, I'll have Lan Shan prepare some Enlightenment Tea leaves for you later, so you can take them back with you." Qin Yun continued, the smile still on his face.

Hongyun and Zhenyuanzi were both somewhat stunned at his words.

This was Enlightenment Tea!

So rare!

They were already immensely grateful that Qin Yun was willing to serve them Enlightenment Tea, and now he was even letting them take some tea leaves back?

This... this was... too wonderful!

This Mountain God was far too kind!

"Mountain God... you... you truly are... truly too kind!" Hongyun could not help saying, his face full of excitement.

"But these Enlightenment Tea leaves are simply too precious..." Hongyun added.

Zhenyuanzi nodded in agreement with Hongyun.

It was said that when heaven and earth first opened, there had been only a single Enlightenment Tea Tree. It could be harvested once every thousand years, and each harvest yielded only a small amount of tea leaves.

"It's fine." Qin Yun shook his head, looking utterly forthright. "I have plenty of tea leaves here. They are not precious!"

Hongyun and Zhenyuanzi looked at Qin Yun in utter disbelief.

Qin Yun had plenty of Enlightenment Tea leaves?

Yet Qin Yun did not seem to be lying.

Within Qin Yun's Inner Space stood an Enlightenment Tea Tree, a reward from the system. This Enlightenment Tea Tree had grown enormous, and it could be harvested once every hundred years, with each harvest yielding a relatively large amount of tea leaves.

This Enlightenment Tea could be considered an improved version.

As the Mountain God here, Qin Yun would sometimes receive rewards from the system.

For example, after gaining a certain amount of Incense Value or a certain number of believers... the system would generally reward him with some items.