Chen Xiaojun and Chen Cong came out of the room into the courtyard, where faint sunlight shone. It would do them good to bask in the sun.
The two sat facing each other, with two steaming cups of tea on the stone table. The curling fragrance seemed to lend a touch of solemnity and mystery to the conversation about to unfold.
Chen Cong took a light sip of Fragrant Snow Spirit Tea. With stars in his eyes, he looked straight at Chen Xiaojun. "By the way, Xiaojun, what have you chosen for your second immortal herb?"
Chen Xiaojun smiled faintly, perfectly composed. "Second Granduncle, what I seek is the singular velvet sky chrysanthemum."
"Oh? The singular velvet sky chrysanthemum?" Chen Cong raised an eyebrow and gestured for him to continue.
Chen Xiaojun explained, "The singular velvet sky chrysanthemum is a neutral immortal-grade medicinal herb. Eating it sends qi through the limbs and blood through the eight meridians. It can help me cultivate an indestructible vajra body."
Hearing this, Chen Cong could not help being astonished. The teacup in his hand wobbled. "It's that powerful? An indestructible vajra body?"
Chen Xiaojun nodded with a smile. "Calling it an indestructible vajra body is a little exaggerated, but this herb will indeed be immensely beneficial to my cultivation."
"The singular velvet sky chrysanthemum's medicinal effects work on the torso and limbs. In other words, qi-blood surges like a tide, flowing freely through every limb and bone. With it, my cultivation will yield twice the results for half the effort."
"So that's how it is." Chen Cong nodded in understanding. "Then what connection does this singular velvet sky chrysanthemum have with the narcissus jade muscle bone you took before? Surely you haven't neglected to consider that."
At this, Chen Xiaojun could not help exclaiming,