Deep within the White Tiger Realm lay a secret realm known as the "Cloud Dew Tea Garden."
Clouds and mist lingered here year-round, while spirit springs trickled through cracks in the bluestone slabs. Several hundred-thousand-year-old tea trees stood with gnarled, vigorous branches, yet their fresh buds were tender and lush. Steam rising from the tea blended with the mountain mist, forming a faint rosy haze in the air, like an immortal paradise.
Gu Hanshuang and Li Xuanba sat facing each other beside a stone table. The white jade teacups on the table were smooth and translucent, their amber tea glimmering faintly within. The rich fragrance of tea mingled with the crispness of Spirit Mist, soothing the mind and spirit.
This place was an exclusive retreat for White Tiger Captain Stewards. Ordinary cultivators did not even qualify to set foot in the White Tiger Realm, much less this secret realm Tea Garden.
Holding his teacup, Gu Hanshuang revealed a rare trace of contentment on his weathered face and sighed softly. "Drinking tea here is still the most comfortable. I've been busy lately investigating traces of Evil Creatures in the inner city and maintaining order. After all that work, I can finally rest for a while..."
"We won't be able to rest for long."
Li Xuanba raised his cup and took a sip, his dark eyes showing not the slightest relaxation. "According to the information I received, the Tower Master has already pried quite a few secrets about Cangxue Mang Mountain from that Nine-headed Evil Python's soul. They're all hidden operatives planted in Starfall City years ago. In a few hours, the Tower Master will likely order a purge. I'm afraid our leisurely days are over."
"They pried open that evil python's mouth so quickly?" A flicker of surprise passed through Gu