Clear Rain Tea-Picking

Small Mountain Village.

In the early morning, sunlight streamed into the courtyard, making it a bright and beautiful spring day.

The disciples were all doing their own thing.

Nan Feng's Emperor's Formation Breaking Song has already reached a new level; now, her music has become gentler.

At first, the Emperor's Formation Breaking Song was fierce and ruthless, with overwhelming killing intent sweeping across the room. However, she is now experiencing another kind of Dao in the music.

As she played the piano, the little wolf lay at her feet, occasionally glancing up at her, quiet and obedient.

Li Fan felt that Ziling's paintings were passable and that she had entered the field.

Dugu Yuqing's calligraphy is becoming increasingly skillful. Just a few days ago, he actually copied his first poem, "Quiet Night Thoughts," and it turned out quite well.

Long Zixuan became obsessed with fishing every day, sometimes for an entire day. Although he still couldn't catch any carp, Li Fan noticed that his temperament had become increasingly calm and composed.

Su Baiqian cultivated a small medicinal herb field next to the vegetable garden in the courtyard, planting some Chinese herbs and studying them every day.

However, since the villagers rarely got sick, she never had a chance to practice in real combat.

Lin Jiuzheng's skill in drawing talismans has become increasingly formidable. He draws talismans anytime, anywhere. Recently, Li Fan has even seen him frequently biting his fingers and drawing talismans in the air.

Jiang Li has been having a lot more fun lately. The tortoise he brought back has become his chessboard, and he plays with great interest every day.

Jiang Li discovered that the chess formation on the tortoise's back was far more than just the Three Lives Chessboard. As the old tortoise ate soil regularly every day, its shell became increasingly shiny, evolving into other, more profound chess formations.

"Perhaps one day, when this tortoise recovers, it will be able to reproduce the Nine Lives Chess Formation that Master once spoke of?"

Jiang Li was completely engrossed in it.

Wu Dade has become much more robust and diligent lately. When Uncle Zhang's pig gave birth, he actually volunteered to do postpartum care for the sow.

Every time he came back, his pants were torn, but he always had a satisfied smile on his face.

This made Li Fan sigh, "Dade is truly a diligent person!"

In contrast, Qing Chen has become much lazier lately.

Because Li Fan noticed that the little monk often dozed off under the peach tree.

Even when a spider crawled onto his face, he didn't flinch.

She's incredibly patient.

Lu Rang sneakily peek at the peach tree every day, and when no one was looking, he would pluck a handful of soil from the peach roots and put it in his grass pot, which made the grass grow more and more lush.

"Xin Ning, come on, it's time to learn a new ancient poem today."

Li Fan spoke first.

Xin Ning sat down obediently.

Beside them, Dugu Yuqing, Ziling, Nan Feng, and others also came over to study together as usual.

Over time, even they realized that each time their master taught them, the ancient poems seemed to contain another world, another era, worthy of appreciation and recitation, and their State of Mind became increasingly extraordinary.

"A drizzling rain falls on the Qingming Festival; travelers on the road are heartbroken."

"May I ask Where is the Inn is? A shepherd boy Distant Point Apricot Blossom."

Li Fan wrote a poem.

The others' eyes lit up, and Xin Ning, in particular, read aloud with a sweet and innocent tone.

"This poem is quite interesting; even with much removed, it remains concise and to the point."

Li Fan, seemingly struck by a sudden thought, said, "For example, cutting off two characters can turn it into a five-character poem."

"The Clear Rain Scattered, and travelers are heartbroken. Where is the Inn? Distant Point Apricot Blossom in the distance."

"Even with three characters removed, the four-character poem still works: 'The Clear Rain Scattered, Pedestrians Sever Soul. Where is the tavern? I point to the Apricot Blossom in the Distant Point.'"

Even if you remove four characters, you can still glimpse the whole picture: Qingming rain, broken soul, where is the wine, Apricot Blossom.

"Even cutting off five words is possible: rain, broken soul, wine, Apricot Blossom."

Upon hearing this, the surrounding disciples instantly fell into deep thought.

"What Master means is that the simplest brushstrokes can be used to paint the most complex landscapes... This is a new realm of Way of Painting!"

Ziling's big eyes sparkled.

"Simplify the complex; every sword move has a core sword intent... Behind complexity lies a simple sword principle!"

Dugu Yuqing felt that, with Li Fan's explanation, all the sword moves in his mind were automatically evolving, becoming simpler and clearer!

He stood up abruptly and said, "Thank you very much, Master. This disciple has learned a great deal!"

Li Fan smiled slightly and said, "They're just some minor tricks."

"Master, please have some tea."

Gongya served the tea with gentle grace. Li Fan picked up the cup, took a small sip, nodded, and said:

"Qingming Festival is here, which is the perfect time for tea picking. Qingming tea is especially good for the lungs. Come on, I'll take you tea picking."

At the east end of the village, he planted a tea grove, and now it's time to harvest the tea.

Upon hearing this, the disciples were overjoyed!

"That's wonderful! I've never seen a sacred tea tree before."

"Tea picking... it looks like so much fun."

Gongya was overjoyed, because she had recently been trying her best to break free from the Shackles in her sea of consciousness, and if she could cultivate in the tea forest, the benefits would be enormous!

She quickly said, "Thank you, Master!"

Let's go.

Immediately, Li Fan led a group of disciples and set off.

Before long, they arrived at the east end of the village.

A lush green tea grove, full of vibrant life.

It is the Qingming Festival, and tender tea buds are everywhere, with tea groves standing neatly and elegantly.

Even just approaching the tea grove, a delicate fragrance wafted out.

"Within this tea forest, countless rules are nurtured, and a sacred aura resides within, like dragons soaring and tigers leaping..."

The Nan Feng was shocked!

"The tea we drink every day is actually from such a sacred tea tree!"

Long Zixuan was also stunned.

This tea plantation is extraordinary; even just viewing it from afar is enough to inspire enlightenment.

"This place... is a place for enlightenment!"

Gongya was also excited. After arriving here, she felt her energy flowing through her body.

"Let's pick tea!"

Li Fan spoke with a smile.

Immediately, all the disciples followed and entered the tea forest to begin picking tea.

And at this moment.

Outside the Small Mountain Village.

Huo Ling'er and Ji Taixuan, along with the three Holy Emperors, have arrived!

It landed outside Small Mountain Village.

"Hmm? This place... this place..."

The moment they landed, the three Holy Emperors were stunned!

This Small Mountain Village before us, at first glance, resembles a vast world, containing an aura of terrifying power!

"This place... this place is actually giving me the illusion that I'm facing Hall of True Gods... this shouldn't be!"

Lin Zhentian murmured.

"There are actually such places in the world... No wonder Jiang Xue can be reborn from a drop of blood!"

Qin Tianshi was very solemn.

"Jiang Xue, with just this place, has grown to the point of sweeping through the forbidden area. If we were to obtain... what a great fortuitous opportunity!"

In Dugu Maizu's eyes, however, the heat was intense!

They were all tempted!

This is a tremendous fortuitous opportunity!

However, at the same time, the group also showed some apprehension.

"We've all brought the Ancestor Emperor's Sword, and we also have Deity treasures with us, so there's no problem!"

"Let's go inside!"

They spoke up immediately!

Huo Ling'er immediately led the way.