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Chapter 287: Supreme Spirit Tea
Chapter 287: Supreme Spirit Tea
"Master Shen, please follow me," the guardian gestured casually and led the way ahead.
Aside from asking their surname, he didn't inquire further.
Xu Wanwen stood with her hands behind her back, a goose egg-sized stone hidden in her wide sleeve.
"I feel something is amiss," she said.
"What's wrong?" A Qing obediently followed behind.
"We came as wanderers. If the Zheng family intended to recruit us, how could they not care about where we're from and let us in without any questions?" Xu Wanwen walked slowly beside Shen Yi.
"Then why did we come in?" A Qing looked around curiously.
"Who knows about him? He seems quiet and dull, probably a novice," Xu Wanwen said while using the stone to communicate and smiling at Shen Yi.
The youth merely glanced at her indifferently.
"Tsk, so arrogant," Xu Wanwen pouted and withdrew her gaze. A Qing cautiously said, "Actually, Elder Brother Shen's temperament is already quite good."
"What do you mean?" Xu Wanwen's steps momentarily paused.
As if remembering something, she suddenly spoke with a strange expression, "You even gave him the telepathy stone?"
"I did..." A Qing replied.
Hearing this, Xu Wanwen felt embarrassed and tense, "I didn't mean that."
However, Shen Yi had already followed the guardian and entered a side hall.
Inside the hall, only three people were seated.
Upon noticing their arrival, they didn't even stand up to greet them.
The eldest among them wore a dark green robe, his thin neck adorned with faint black spots. With his hands hidden in his wide sleeves, he appeared lifeless and gloomy.
"This is my Zheng family's second uncle, the younger brother of the family head," the guardian respectfully introduced.
"This is Master Shen, who came from outside," the guardian added.
"Please take a seat."
The second uncle of the Zheng family lifted his gaze indifferently, and the other two also looked at the youth.
Shen Yi nodded slightly and calmly took his seat.
Observing his demeanor, the others exchanged glances, their eyes revealing a peculiar gleam.
Soon, Xu Wanwen and A Qing arrived, and as they stepped into the hall, they unconsciously furrowed their brows.
The dimly lit hall was barely visible, exuding a sense of oppression.
Combined with the three elders on the main seats, who seemed on the verge of death, the atmosphere became even more eerie.
Xu Wanwen felt slightly uncomfortable and guided A Qing to sit beside Shen Yi.
Using the goose egg-sized stone, she communicated, "One Supreme Realm cultivator and two High Realm cultivators."
This was an incredibly formidable foundation.
No wonder they had the backing of the Radiant Light Cave.
"And who is this?" the second uncle asked in a hoarse voice.
"My wife and child," Shen Yi replied without changing his expression, and Xu Wanwen nodded politely at the elder.
Only A Qing's smile appeared slightly stiff, as he had inexplicably become the son of Elder Brother Shen.
"Your son has excellent talent and a handsome appearance. Like father, like son," the elder beside him complimented.
"Not bad," Shen Yi replied.
When it came to his child, a hint of pride flashed in Shen Yi's eyes.
The elders smiled.
It was only at this moment that the youth finally exuded a hint of the wildness from his origins. Although his cultivation was impressive, he lacked experience and seemed like a frog in a well.
"Tea is served," the second uncle's voice echoed.
Soon, a maid served tea with reverence. After bowing respectfully, she quickly retreated.
Jin Baowen sat stiffly in the corner, surprised that even he was offered a cup of tea.
Xu Wanwen politely lifted the teacup and took a sip, then her eyes widened in surprise, "What fragrant spirit tea, does it have a name?"
"It's just a cup of tea, but it's as if it's some precious elixir, filled with spiritual energy, making one feel refreshed."
The second uncle-ancestor chuckled and shook his head, "It's just wild tea grown in the mountain villa. We haven't given it a name, but if you all like it, that's good enough."
After speaking, he steered the conversation away from the tea.
He began chatting with Shen Yi, discussing various interesting topics from all over the world.
Shen Yi sat silently, unable to join in on most of the conversations.
"I take back what I said earlier; he's quite the actor."
Xu Wanwen, standing among the pebbles, couldn't help but marvel at the youth's performance, perfectly portraying the role of an inexperienced wanderer.
"Hmm."
A Qing recalled the earlier scene where Elder Brother Shen had asked him to organize the storage bag, and he couldn't help but sigh inwardly, thinking that this might not be an act.
After an unknown amount of time had passed, the second uncle-ancestor finally cleared his throat, "Since Shen Fellow Daoist has just arrived, why don't you stay at my Zheng Family's place for a while? My mountain villa may not be luxurious, but it has its unique charm and wild beauty. You don't need to stand on ceremony."
"Thank you for your kindness."
Shen Yi stood up to bid farewell and then walked out of the room.
A Qing and Xu Wanwen followed suit, stepping out as well.
Jin Baowen, who had been hoping to take this opportunity to further his relationship with the Zheng Family, was just about to bow when two Zheng Family disciples grabbed him and dragged him out.
"..."
With only three people left in the room, their expressions turned grim.
They noticed that the tea in the cups on the table had been almost entirely consumed, except for the one in front of Shen Yi, which remained untouched from start to finish.
"He's not only ignorant but also timid. Does he think we'd poison the tea? No wonder he's a wanderer." An elder snorted coldly.
The second uncle-ancestor slowly rose and walked towards the table.
He finally lifted the wide sleeves of his robe, revealing a grotesque and hideous hand.
It was entirely formed from rough, gnarled tree roots, barely resembling five fingers, and one of them was even missing a section.
He waved his hand over the teacup.
A point of light seeped out of the tea, gathering in his palm, and transformed into a withered tree, repairing the missing fingertip.
After completing this, he smiled and said, "You all have misjudged him. He may seem like the head of the family, but in reality, he's just an empty shell, lacking vital organs. He's probably only at the middle realm of the Primordial Profound. His delicate wife, on the other hand, is the true expert, and she's likely no weaker than me."
"As long as that woman drinks the tea, it's enough."
Poisoning was a skill that only those who specialized in it could effectively use against a Primordial Grandmaster.
After all, most poisons were ineffective against a Dao Child.
How could a poison potent enough to affect a Dao Child be hidden in a cup of tea without being noticed?
Not only was there no poison in the tea, but it also contained a treasure of heaven and earth.
It was a genuine treasure that could lead to the Spirit Transformation Realm.
The second uncle-ancestor's dry, blotchy face twitched rapidly as he struggled to contain his joy. His muddy eyes shone with a crazed fervor.
This path to the Spirit Transformation Realm wasn't just his journey; it was a path for the entire Zheng Family.
The entire clan would ascend together!
However, their current strength wasn't enough. They considered the wanderer's good fortune and timely arrival as a sign that he was meant to join them on this path.
"Keep an eye on them!"
The hoarse voice roared like a beast.
Outside the main hall.
Led by Zheng Family disciples, Shen Yi and the other two entered a courtyard.
"If you have any needs, please don't hesitate to ask."
The man politely bowed and then left the courtyard.
"Have you noticed that these people are more enthusiastic towards us?"
Xu Wanwen, sensing the abundant spiritual energy, wondered what the tea was. Even with the Xu Family's resources, they had never encountered anything similar.
(End of Chapter)
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