Ch. 381Clear Rain Tea-Picking
Key Plot Points and Events
- The disciples are busy with their respective practices in the morning.
- Li Fan takes his disciples to pick tea from his tea grove at the east end of the village during the Qingming Festival.
- Outside the village, Huo Ling'er and three Saint Emperors arrive, drawn by the village's extraordinary aura.
Character Developments
- Nan Feng's qin music becomes gentler, indicating her progress in the Emperor's Formation Breaking Song.
- Dugu Yuqing improves his calligraphy, perfectly copying the poem "Quiet Night Thought."
- Long Zixuan's temperament becomes more stable due to his daily fishing.
- Su Baiqian studies medicinal herbs, though she hasn't had combat opportunities yet.
- Lin Jiuzheng's skill in drawing ghost symbols grows stronger.
- Jiang Li discovers that the turtle's shell contains more profound chess formations.
- Wu Dade becomes tougher and more diligent, caring for a sow after its birth.
- Qing Chen becomes lazier, often dozing off under the peach tree.
- Lu Rang secretly takes peach root soil to nurture his grass pot.
- Li Fan's disciples, including Xin Ning, appreciate the ancient poems he teaches, finding them profound and enlightening.
Significant Themes
- Growth and Progress: Each disciple shows improvement in their respective skills and practices.
- Enlightenment and Understanding: Li Fan's teachings and the tea forest provide opportunities for enlightenment and deeper understanding.
- Opportunity and Temptation: The village's extraordinary aura tempts Huo Ling'er and the Saint Emperors, presenting them with a great opportunity.
Character Interactions
- Li Fan interacts with his disciples, guiding and teaching them.
- The disciples learn from each other, appreciating Li Fan's teachings together.
- Huo Ling'er and the Saint Emperors discuss the village's extraordinary aura and decide to enter, showing their ambition and temptation.