Chapter 444: Chapter 433: Tea Tasting and Candid Conversation
One is Hongwu Taoist, the chosen inheritor of Immortal Martial Mountain, a rare prodigy among the young generation of Earth Civilization, and the top Celestial Pride under the age of 100.
The other is a noble scion of the Li Family, deemed by the Cyan Emperor as destined to become a Saint, mysterious to the point of inviting constant assassination attempts from alien races.
Both are in the prime of their youth, destined to be seeds that steer the course of civilization; as long as they don’t die, becoming Immortal is inevitable.
Their banter may perhaps be tomorrow’s history. Others find it arrogantly boastful, but those aware of their foundations only ponder the weight of their words.
"Boasting, ancient sages like Confucius and Mencius existed, but only those akin to the mythic Three Pristine Ones are truly recognized as Saints. The Eldest Young Master Li is too casual; he hardly resembles a Saint." Chenyu, long-legged and aloof, disrupted Li Daoming’s arena with one remark, though Wang Xuan naturally ignored her presence.
A mere Earth Immortal, just having reached the Golden Core in the Sky Realm, her vision is slightly better than ordinary people, yet is still a frog in the well, easily crushed by Wang Xuan with just a finger.
If not for her association with Li Daoming, she wouldn’t even be able to see her own face. To follow Li Daoming is a tremendous fortune; unfortunately, she is too self-assured and cannot seize even a tenth of this fortune.
"Xiaoyu, I recall the green tea from Qingyang Mountain is quite good, go pick some fresh ones. Wang Xuan is a distinguished guest and should not be neglected." Li Daoming dispatched her with a single sentence.
With just a word, he decides Chenyu’s life and death, and even if he squanders every penny, he remains the most honored Li Daoming of the Li Family.
Although Chenyu completely lacks understanding of his status, she merely sees him as a favored wealthy playboy.
"What realm have you reached now?" Li Daoming curiously asked, unable to fathom Wang Xuan’s cultivation.
"Peak of Celestial Immortal, I suppose, half-step True Tier; recently I’ve been delving into the mysteries of the Grotto Void Realm, awaiting the enlightenment needed to step into the True Immortal Domain."
Wang Xuan lazily remarked, raising an eyebrow, "Young Master Li, it’s been six years, you’re still not better than me. Yet, a dignified Celestial Immortal disguising as a Human Immortal cultivator, such amusing taste leaves one speechless."
Li Daoming’s realm is not low; at only thirty, he’s already in the Divine Infant Realm with an extremely solid foundation.
The outside world knows only of the Li Family’s noble scion, unaware that this seemingly spoiled Young Master Li possesses such cultivation.
"What’s worth remembering about cultivation, fast or slow, as long as I’m cultivating, I’ll eventually reach the Immortal Realm. No rush, going slow is good; that way I can enjoy the good life of Young Master Li for a hundred and eighty years." Li Daoming said cheerfully.
If others were to hear his words, they’d likely fall ill with anger. What does he mean by fast or slow always reaching Immortality? Are those of us who’ve faced life and death countless times and are stuck in the True Immortal Domain mere useless waste?
"And you, so many aliens want your life; I hear you ranked in the top ten of the Celestial Pride List. This is despite not attaining True Immortal yet; even so, the Celestial Net views you as a treasure worth billions, and countless alien races wish to claim your head.
If you don’t cultivate faster, I’m afraid I won’t see you next time." Li Daoming teased.
Who doesn’t know the Immortal Martial Taoist Wang Xuan, who subdued the Slavic Bear King with his fists, showcasing True Immortal combat power as soon as he returned to Earth.
The key is, he is only thirty years old, making him exceptionally young among Immortals; with such talent, combat power, and cultivation speed, give him decades more and he’d stand side by side with the sun.
The celestial pride he is viewed with can be seen from his ranking on the Celestial Pride List, climbing from 280 to the top ten in just five years.
Aliens’ desire to destroy him has grown intensely passionate to a boiling degree.
Wang Xuan casually said, "Cultivation is about the future, the present isn’t important; I’d rather follow my own path into the True Tier; this way, my future is smooth sailing.
If I sought convenience, directly cultivating the "Mixed Element Martial Scripture," I fear I’d spend an exceptionally long time in the Immortal Realm to reinforce my foundation.
Were I to only cultivate the "Mixed Element Martial Scripture," I reckon within ten years, I could stand on the threshold of Half-Step Immortal, but I don’t dare to do that."
The Mixed Element Martial Scripture is the way of the Martial Immortal, unrelated to Wang Xuan, and the World Origin only recognizes it as the Martial Immortal’s refinement of the Law of Heaven and Earth.
The True Immortal Domain and Immortal Domain have already become a competition of Dao, a competition of Law’s power.
"Should I offer my compliments then? Otherwise, when you truly become Immortal, even if I wish to butter you up, there will be no opportunity." Li Daoming laughed.
"I also need to compliment you, as you’re the Li Master who can always enter Immortality, must cling to your thigh." Wang Xuan joked in return.
While they chatted idly, Chenyu returned, hearing a few words and couldn’t help but purse her lips; these two kept boasting.
Immortal Realm? Nowadays even True Immortals are major powers, deciding the fate of billions on a Life Planet with a single word. Of Earth’s billions, how many are Immortal?
However, upon thinking further, Wang Xuan seems genuinely promising for Immortality; as for her family’s Young Master Li, he better keep dreaming!
On the rooftop, offering a view spanning a hundred miles, it’s a great place for sightseeing; Li Daoming held a tea pot, brewed a pot of green tea to share with Wang Xuan.
Wang Xuan took a sip; the green tea from Yellow Springs Star is bitter cold like clear, cold spring water, followed by a sudden sweet arrival to the tongue, immersing between the tongue tip to tongue root for more than ten breaths, then a distinct but slightly faint bitterness emerges, forming an extremely peculiar taste when merged with the sweetness. When the green tea flavor finishes, and the bitterness disperses, a clean, mellow fragrance returns, lingering ever long.
"There are many teas that vary between bitter and sweet first, but such dual-layered ones are rare." Wang Xuan praised, "If there’s extra, reserve two pounds for me; my mother-in-law enjoys tea-tasting, if there’s a chance I’d like to bring it for her to try."
"No problem." Li Daoming waved a hand, and arrangements began, even though this top-grade green tea yields only a dozen pounds a year.
Surveying the surroundings, Wang Xuan already noticed five cultivators at the peak of the Grotto Void Realm, their life force abundant, clearly True Immortals of Li Family here to protect Li Daoming.
Chenyu, a mere Earth Immortal, is only visible mist meant to be observed; truly protecting Li Daoming, she lacks the qualification.
"Are there matters for you on Yellow Springs Star?" Li Daoming asked.
Wang Xuan nodded, "I’m getting married in a few days, the child is over forty months old; if delayed any further, it’ll be born soon. I’m here at Yellow Springs Star to invite you to the banquet.
Can the Eldest Young Master Li spare the time? After all, you’re busy managing the major and minor affairs of Yellow Springs Star."
Li Daoming nearly sprayed his tea, barely retained his composure, catching his breath before jesting, "So it’s the seed you left before heading to the Evolution Realm, pregnant for over forty months, is your child some divine embryo?"
"It’s peculiar, I’ll admit, but it’s to ensure the legacy of my bloodline, hence gestated so long." Wang Xuan recognizes his son is unusual; ultimately, it’s because he’s quite extraordinary as a father.
"Then I’ll prebook a spot as his master; when your son grows up, I shall make him my disciple!" Li Daoming said, fingers tapping repeatedly with interest.
Wang Xuan thought for a moment, "Depends on his own wishes, if he’s willing, naturally there’s no issue. As for the matter of accepting disciples, more importantly, if you wish to be his godfather, I can finalize that now."
"That works for me." Li Daoming smiled, furrowing his brow slightly, "With that, I must carefully consider what gift to present at your wedding."
Undoubtedly it would be an immensely grand gift; furthermore, he could squander billions in Star Yuan even with just one word.
Wang Xuan’s Primordial Spirit’s power radiated outwards, mountains and rivers unfolded in his mind, continually expanding, instantly covering an area spanning tens of thousands of miles.
After a while, he shook his head and said, "The waters of Yellow Springs Star are turbulent, beneath lies a mix of threats, no wonder it’s been tumultuous all these years."
The issue with Yellow Springs Star lies with a populace whose hearts do not return, and not returning hearts aren’t due to being treated as slaves by the Earth Federation, but because the populace’s hearts constantly ’go bad’.
Therefore, even after numerous cleansings of rebellion, after a time new rebellions arise despites attempts at eradication it seems unending.
"Education is key; I’ve been here for several years, undertaking eradication operations almost monthly. Groups of Celestial Immortals emerge, slaying rebels in the thousands.
Yet after a few days, a will of an alien power descends like drops of ink, dyeing the lake black.
They easily destroy, but clearing them out is arduous.
This is the core reason why Yellow Springs Star’s issue remains unresolved; naturally, Earth Civilization views it as a proving ground with yearly visits from disciples of Earth Tier and Celestial Tier Mountain Gates for experience."
"Indeed a true issue." Wang Xuan nodded, then suddenly laughed, "However, in the coming days Yellow Springs Star will likely face plenty of matters; whether it continues to exist is still a substantial question."
On a Life Planet, even the Peak Celestial Immortal dares not arbitrarily fight; should True Tier combat power descend, earth sinking, and sea boiling apocalyptic scenes are merely the beginning.
