After we were seated, a maidservant served us some fine tea.
Chen Shuangbai looked down and saw that the tea soup was light green and had a refreshing aroma.
Wei Mingdang raised his hand in a gesture of respect and said, "This is the Cold Pool Mist Tip, produced within the manor. It is irrigated with the spiritual spring water of the Water Eye, and has a slight effect of calming the mind and nourishing the body. Senior Brother Chen, please try some."
Chen Shuangbai took a sip, her eyes shining slightly. The tea was cool to the touch, but it quickly transformed into a gentle Spiritual Qi that permeated her body, invigorating her spirit.
"Really good tea."
The light in Wei Mingdang's eyes intensified.
Although they were only Qi Refining cultivators, one was from the number one immortal sect in the Jing Kingdom and had received five years of lectures on Foundation Establishment cultivation from the sect's outer sect elites, while the other was a descendant of Foundation Establishment cultivator. Both of them had much better foundations than Rogue Cultivator, so they had a discussion on the Dao.
After a short while, Wei Mingdang sighed softly, refilled Chen Shuangbai's teacup, and remarked, "The Upper Sect is indeed an Upper Sect. There are probably quite a few like Senior Brother Chen who possess such profound knowledge even at the Qi Refining Stage."
"On the contrary, I am trapped in this watery realm, with limited knowledge, and can only keep company with water fish every day, so my cultivation is slower."
Chen Shuangbai said, "Junior Sister Wei, what are you saying? This place is full of moisture, and you also have a water-type Spirit Root, so your cultivation will be twice as effective with half the effort. It's so much better than outside."
This reassurance did improve Wei Mingdang's mood somewhat.
Chen Shuangbai roughly understood that this junior sister from the Dharma lineage was trapped here and could not go out, so she seemed cold, but in fact she was quite kind-hearted.
Only then did Chen Shuangbai take out a wooden box from his Storage Bag and push it in front of Wei Mingdang. The latter opened it and saw that it contained a series of full, round pearls shaped like pigeon eggs.
Chen Shuangbai's practice of the " Moon-Worshipping Clear Illumination Method " allows him to absorb the essence of the moon for cultivation. After condensing the First Month Divine Manifestation, the speed and quality of his moon essence extraction increased significantly.
However, cultivation inevitably involves omissions. Therefore, when cultivating, Chen Shuangbai would place some pearls beside him, allowing them to absorb the dissipated moonlight. This is how these crystal-clear pearls with a milky white halo were created.
Since you're asking for help, it's not appropriate to come empty-handed.
"I apologize for the intrusion, junior sister, and hope you will not be offended."
Wei Mingdang had a good eye and recognized that this was a valuable item. He laughed and said, "Senior brother, you flatter me."
Seeing that the atmosphere was just right, Chen Shuangbai spoke.
"I don't know... Is Uncle-Master Wei... not in the manor?"
Wei Mingdang said, "It's not that I'm not here, it's just that my father has been in seclusion recently. If he has made any progress, he should be at the Fifth Level of Foundation Establishment when he emerges. Therefore, it is inconvenient for him to come out and see you, Senior Brother Chen."
Chen Shuangbai said, "That's really unfortunate."
Before they could finish speaking, they heard the sound of a beaded curtain being lifted from behind. The two looked in the direction of the sound and saw a handsome man in a light blue Daoist robe walking over from behind.
Upon seeing the man, Wei Mingdang was overjoyed and hurriedly went to greet him, "Father, you've emerged from seclusion?"
It was Wei Chengfeng, the master of this Wall Reef Water Manor, Foundation Establishment.
Looking at his charming daughter, Wei Chengfeng smiled and affectionately patted her head, saying, "I've had some realizations, so I've left seclusion early."
After Wei Chengfeng finished speaking, he turned his gaze to Chen Shuangbai. Although his expression remained gentle, Chen Shuangbai could feel a power far stronger than her own spiritual sense sweeping over her entire body in an instant.
That must be Divine Sense.
He stepped down, performed the Jade Spring Wei Chengfeng, and bowed, saying, " Chen Shuangbai, an outer disciple of the Jade Spring Sect, greets Martial Uncle Wei."
No need for such formalities.
Wei Chengfeng's voice was calm and mellow, and he had a smile on his face, giving people a gentle feeling. However, Chen Shuangbai did not dare to underestimate him at all, and maintained a proper attitude, adhering to the etiquette of a junior.
He walked to the head seat and sat down, gesturing for Chen Shuangbai to sit as well, while Wei Mingdang obediently stood beside her father.
He held the azure jade in his hand, played with it for a moment, and then said, " Senior Brother Yi, how have you been all these years?"
Chen Shuangbai replied truthfully, " Master Yi has made great progress in his cultivation and achieved success in Dao of Alchemy. In his spare time, he also takes on the sect's general affairs and teaches us unworthy outer disciples."
Wei Chengfeng listened to Chen Shuangbai briefly recount some of Yi Chongyue's affairs, nodding occasionally in response.
For a long while.
Chen Shuangbai stopped speaking, and Wei Chengfeng sighed softly.
"Many years have passed in the blink of an eye. Hearing Senior Brother Yi's name again makes me quite nostalgic."
Chen Shuangbai nodded slightly, but dared not say anything, lest he offend this Foundation Establishment cultivator.
The difference between high and low realms conceals great terror.
Even though Wei Chengfeng didn't deliberately display his Foundation Establishment aura, Chen Shuangbai, sitting beside him, could still feel that mountain-like pressure, heavy as a large lake.
Not long after.
Wei Chengfeng picked up the tea that his daughter had refilled, took a small sip, and continued, "I roughly understand your purpose in coming here. Is it to use my status as a Foundation Establishment cultivator to suppress those unruly forces native to Wind Howling Ford?"
Seeing that the conversation was finally on track, Chen Shuangbai stood up, straightened his robes, and said, "Please enlighten me, Uncle-Master, Wind Howling Ford is an important node within the territory of my Jade Spring forces. It is the confluence of two rivers, where the water elemental energy is abundant, making it easy to create various external objects for cultivation."
"However, the local forces, though seemingly submissive, harbor ulterior motives and are openly and secretly obstructing the teachings of Jade Spring Sect. This damages the prestige of the Jade Spring Sect Jade Spring Sect harms its interests."
"Before I left the mountain, Master Yi told me that if I encountered a high-level cultivator who tried to overpower me, I could ask Uncle Wei for help, which would also uphold the prestige of Jade Spring."
When Wei Chengfeng heard that even the Golden Seal of Guardianship had been seized by the Zhao Household, a glint of light flashed in his eyes, and his imposing aura was released for a moment, but it was only for a split second before he withdrew it.
"Waste."
Chen Shuangbai knew he was cursing the deceased Senior Brother Tian Guanyu, so he kept his eyes down and remained silent.
He scrutinized Chen Shuangbai carefully for a long time before saying, "My Wall Reef Manor still regards Jade Spring Sect as the superior sect, and I as the lineage holder. You also brought Senior Brother Yi's token, so it's not impossible for me to help you. However, if you want me to subdue Wind Howling Ford, that's out of the question."
"Even if I could do it, if the sect holds us accountable, neither of us will escape punishment."
A garrison commander can utilize external forces, but cannot rely entirely on them.
Chen Shuangbai knew this, which is why she said it that way.
"I only let my martial uncle make a move at the right time. Most of the time, I'm just using his influence to make them hesitate to act."
Wei Chengfeng nodded slightly and then said.
"Out of respect for Senior Brother Yi, I can help... but I have one condition. If you can fulfill that condition, then I will agree to help."