Brewing Tea to Repay Immortal Fruit

First, it showed that Ginseng Fruits were indeed rare treasures scarcely found in this world, incomparably precious.

Second, it showed that they had used such a supreme treasure to entertain Haotian, fully demonstrating their sincerity and regard.

Haotian understood their meaning but did not expose it. He merely smiled and said, "Then This Daoist truly has a feast in store today, to be able to taste such a wondrous treasure of heaven and earth."

Zhenyuanzi and Hongyun exchanged glances and laughed heartily, the atmosphere warm and harmonious.

Zhenyuanzi then fetched a Jade-Handled Golden Striker, laid out jade plates and brocade napkins, and personally, with great care, struck nine Ginseng Fruits from the tree and placed them upon the jade plates.

The three sat cross-legged on the ground beneath the lush and verdant fruit tree, surrounding an ancient jade table condensed from Zhenyuanzi's Power of Great Dao.

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Zhenyuanzi divided the nine fruits into three portions. On the jade plate before each person lay three Ginseng Fruits, their exotic fragrance assailing the nose as Dao charm flowed around them.

Seeing such lavish hospitality, Haotian could not help secretly marveling that Zhenyuanzi was indeed bold and generous, utterly sincere in receiving guests.

With a slight movement of his thoughts, the Ten Thousand Crows Pot, Pure Glazed Bottle, and Three Talents Jade Cups appeared one after another atop the jade table.

Then, nearly a thousand emerald-green Tea Leaves, gleaming with misty spiritual light, flew out of Haotian's Great Dao Space and fell into the Ten Thousand Crows Pot.

Back then, he had picked three thousand six hundred Tea Leaves from the Great Red Robe Mother Tree on Mount Wuyi.

After entertaining guests several times, he had used up nearly all of them.

But now that Zhenyuanzi was treating him to three Ginseng Fruits, Haotian naturally could not be stingy.

Thus, he brought out every last bit of his remaining stock as a return gift.

Upon seeing Haotian's complete set of Innate Spirit Treasure tea utensils again, flowing with radiant light and brimming with Dao charm, a trace of envy still flashed through Hongyun's and Zhenyuanzi's eyes.

Even to Great Powers like them, Innate Spiritual Objects were precious and difficult to obtain.

Wuzhuang Temple was one of the foremost blessed grotto-heavens in the Primordial World, with spiritual energy beyond measure.

With a slight application of magic, Haotian swiftly gathered and liquefied the pure spiritual energy around them, pouring it into the Ten Thousand Crows Pot.

Samadhi True Fire arose within the pot on its own. In mere moments, the tea inside had come to a rolling boil.

The fragrance of tea mingled with innate spiritual charm and spread through the air, refreshing both heart and mind.

Afterward, Haotian controlled the Ten Thousand Crows Pot and poured all the brewed Spirit Tea into the Pure Glazed Bottle.

The Pure Glazed Bottle contained the laws of space, so although it already held the Nine Heavens Breathing Soil, the Innate Gourd Vine, and the Purple-Black Gourd, the Spirit Tea entered without interfering with any of them.

Moreover, Haotian had a purpose in using the Pure Glazed Bottle to hold the tea at this moment.

The Great Red Robe Spirit Tea Leaves already contained the essence of a High-Grade Innate Spiritual Root. After being brewed in the Ten Thousand Crows Pot with Samadhi True Fire, their spiritual charm became even purer and gentler.

Setting aside a portion of the tea broth to nourish the gourd vine and Purple-Black Gourd, whose spirituality slumbered due to damage to their origins, would help stabilize their foundations and slowly restore a measure of their vital essence.

Though this was but a cup of water against a cartload of firewood, it was still better than nothing.

The greater remaining portion of the tea broth blended with the small amount of sweet dew spiritual liquid naturally produced within the Pure Glazed Bottle, adding another note of pure, mellow sweetness to its Tea Rhyme.

With a subtle command of his thoughts, Haotian tilted the Pure Glazed Bottle again, pouring amber-colored tea into the three jade cups before them.

All three cups of tea contained the Dao charm of the Three Talents, with faint Treasure Light glimmering from them.

Zhenyuanzi and Hongyun took a light sniff, surprise appearing on their faces.

Zhenyuanzi and Hongyun raised their cups and inhaled softly, their expressions shifting slightly.

Hongyun directly asked, "Daoist, the flavor and charm of this Spirit Tea seem to possess several more degrees of clear freshness and moist vitality than the tea we tasted at Purple Firmament Palace last time?"

Haotian secretly praised the sharp perception of Zenith Heaven Golden Immortals and explained, "Fellow Daoist has keen insight."

"The water used to brew this tea has been blended with some sweet dew naturally produced within the Pure Glazed Bottle."

"Thus, beyond the Dao charm inherent in the Spirit Tea Leaves, it also possesses the wondrous effect of cleansing the heart and washing away stray thoughts, nourishing the Divine Soul."

Hongyun and Zhenyuanzi nodded in realization and did not investigate further.

Haotian raised his cup first and called out brightly, "Two Dao Brothers, please!"

Zhenyuanzi and Hongyun also raised their cups with smiles. "Daoist, please!"

The three raised their cups and drained the Spirit Tea within in a single gulp.

In terms of cultivation, Haotian's was the lowest among the three, but he was still at the Golden Immortal Mid-stage. He possessed an immortal Dao body and had transcended the mortal world.

Therefore, although this Spirit Tea produced by a high-grade spiritual root contained pure Dao charm, its chief benefit to them was no longer the advancement of cultivation.

Rather, it lay in cleansing the mind and nourishing the Dao Foundation, as well as the enjoyment of lingering fragrance upon the lips and teeth and spiritual vitality moistening the senses.

After drinking, Hongyun savored the clear and ethereal aftertaste that lingered between his lips and teeth, unable to resist praising it once more. "Daoist, this tea is truly extraordinary."

"Though this is already my second tasting, the pure Dao intent originating from the Innate Spiritual Root, along with the warm, gentle vitality tempered by sweet dew, still feels novel and soothing."

Haotian smiled modestly. "Fellow Daoist overpraises it."

"Though This Daoist's Spirit Tea has some minor wondrous effects, when it comes to mysterious creation and profound foundations, Fellow Daoist Zhenyuanzi's Ginseng Fruits are still superior."

At these words, Zhenyuanzi and Hongyun both nodded faintly without offering any modest refusal.

The Ginseng Fruit Tree was one of the few supreme treasures of creation in the Primordial World. Its status and divine effects were far beyond those of ordinary spiritual objects.

"Fellow Daoist Zhenyuan," Haotian said as he set down his jade cup, looking at Zhenyuanzi with a somewhat solemn expression. "There is something This Daoist does not understand. Might I ask for your guidance?"

A sharp glint flashed through Zhenyuanzi's eyes, yet his expression remained as gentle and kindly as ever. "Just speak freely, Daoist. Why be so courteous?"

After a moment's consideration, Haotian slowly asked, "As This Daoist understands it, the Ginseng Fruit Tree is an Innate Spirit Root that was born before World Creation. Yet now it has taken deep root within Wuzhuang Temple, completely fused with the Earth Veins of Longevity Mountain."

"May I ask... was this tree transplanted here from elsewhere by Fellow Daoist using some profound method?"

At those words, the smile on Zhenyuanzi's face faded slightly, and he fell silent for a brief moment.

Seeing this, Haotian immediately raised his cup in apology, his tone earnest. "It seems This Daoist spoke rashly."

"If this question touches upon Fellow Daoist's private secrets, then there is no need to answer. I only hope Fellow Daoist will not take offense."

Yet when Zhenyuanzi saw his manner, he instead burst into hearty laughter and swept his sleeve. "Why would Daoist say such a thing?"

"Outside the gates of Purple Firmament Palace last time, Daoist's warning was an immense kindness to Hongyun and me. We were still wondering how we might repay it."

"What sort of secret could a few methods and techniques for transplanting spirit roots possibly be?"

"That is correct. This Ginseng Fruit Tree was indeed transplanted here, to the Spiritual Pivot of Longevity Mountain, by This Daoist in years past."

Hearing this, Haotian's heart settled, and he nodded in understanding.

Hongyun, who was nearby holding a Ginseng Fruit and savoring it, swallowed the flesh in his mouth and laughed. "It seems Daoist cares quite deeply about this matter."

"My Elder Brother is the most kindhearted and loyal of men. If Daoist truly has some difficulty and needs assistance, you may as well speak plainly."

Zhenyuanzi also smiled and echoed, "Elder Brother Hongyun speaks true."

"If there is anything you need my help with, just say so."

Haotian let out a soft sigh, his face revealing just the right measure of helplessness and sincerity. Cupping his hands, he said, "Since both Dao Brothers have shown me such generosity, This Daoist will no longer conceal it."

"I do indeed have a difficult matter for which I need Fellow Daoist Zhenyuanzi's aid."

Hongyun curiously pressed, "Oh?"