Chapter 780: The Master of Spirit Brew
Chapter 780: The Master of Spirit Brew
It wasn't until the hundred-flower honey was about to overflow that the flower sprite reluctantly retracted its slender arms.
It looked at Lu Chen with a reluctant expression, its head lowered as it slowly approached him.
Just as Lu Chen was about to express his gratitude, another emerald green cup floated towards him.
"That's enough, thank you!" Lu Chen quickly said to the flower sprite.
A full cup was already attention-drawing enough. If the flower sprite poured him another, even the Lord of the Hundred Flowers Palace might have something to say about it.
The flower sprite finally stopped and flew back into the depths of the garden.
"Friend Lu, you truly hide your talents well!" The thin, elderly man beside him glanced at the pitiful amount of hundred-flower honey in his own cup and then compared it to Lu Chen's. He sighed softly, a hint of sourness in his tone.
Lu Chen's unusual situation also attracted the attention of many other cultivators.
"That cultivator is so lucky."
"Yes, I've never seen a flower sprite pour out so much hundred-flower honey before!"
"Is there some secret to it? Could it be because he's more handsome?"
As the crowd murmured, a giant, exotic flower in the center of the garden began to shine, and the projection of the Lord of the Hundred Flowers Palace slowly appeared.
The flower sprite's unusual behavior had reached a point where she had to give an explanation; otherwise, it would be hard to convince the crowd and might affect the reputation of the Hundred Flowers Banquet.
"This flower sprite in the palace has a quirky and willful personality. It only likes to get close to those with pure and natural spirits. It especially dislikes murderous and bloody auras. The more spirit plants you cultivate and the richer the woody spirit energy in your body, and the less killing you do, the more likely you are to win its favor."
"It must be for this reason, Friend Lu Xuan."
The incarnation of the Hundred Flowers True Lord smiled and looked at Lu Chen.
Lu Chen quickly got up and bowed to the incarnation of the True Lord and the other Golden Core Realmen.
"I indeed cultivate a lot of spirit plants in my free time, and I almost spend all my energy on cultivating them. Therefore, I'm not good at fighting, and I rarely go out, so I haven't caused much bloodshed." Lu Chen explained briefly.
"I see."
"Friend Lu Xuan, are you the guest advisor of the Sea Pavilion Commerce?"
"Only by focusing on spirit plants and having a pure heart can one receive the flower sprite's favor. I am ashamed."
Everyone suddenly realized the reason.
The incarnation of the Lord of Hundred Flowers nodded slightly and disappeared.
Lu Chen took a light sip of the hundred-flower honey, and a rich, fragrant aroma lingered in his mouth for a long time. As soon as it entered his belly, a gentle warm current flowed through his limbs and bones. Every part of his body, even his soul, felt as if it were soaking in a hot spring, bringing an indescribable sense of comfort and pleasure.
"As expected of the specialty of the Hundred Flowers Palace, the hundred-flower honey." Lu Chen opened his eyes and commented.
"Friends, let's drink together!" He raised his cup filled with hundred-flower honey and took a big sip.
"Friend Lu is too much." Yu Lin and Liang Yong helplessly raised their cups and lightly touched the rim.
After the flower sprite's action, many cultivators soon came over, wanting to get to know Lu Chen.
Lu Chen, who wanted more channels to obtain high-level spirit herbs, naturally welcomed them with open arms and actively showed goodwill to everyone who approached him.
After chatting for a while, four beams of light shot into the garden, and four cultivators with unfathomably deep cultivation appeared before everyone.
In addition to the dignified woman, the other three also had profound cultivation.
"Friend Lu, the elder holding the pill bottle is a Nascent Soul True Lord from Pill King Valley. Pill King Valley is famous for its pill refining in Liyang Province and even the entire Zhongzhou. They can refine various high-level pills."
"Since ancient times, pill refining and spirit plants have been inseparable, so they are also proficient in the way of spirit plants."
"The one in the middle, wearing a robe embroidered with willow branches, is the Evergreen True Lord. Evergreen Sect is a medium-sized sect in Liyang Province, headed by Evergreen True Lord. Most of their cultivation techniques are related to healing secrets."
Lu Xuan nodded slightly.
The dignified woman floated in the air amidst the exotic flowers and grasses, a fervent smile appearing on her face as she looked at the crowd.
"Welcome, the three True Lords and fellow Daoists, to the Hundred Flowers Banquet hosted by this palace."
"At this banquet, there will be a plethora of spirit fruits and spirit brews for all of you to enjoy. May you leave satisfied."
"If any of you have fine brews or spirit fruits, please feel free to share them as well."
"Later, the palace will also organize an exchange of knowledge for cultivating spirit plants, so we may learn from each other and avoid unnecessary detours."
"Lastly, there will be an activity where we exchange spirit seeds and spirit medicines. May each of you obtain your desired treasures."
The gentle voice of the Hundred Flowers True Lord resonated with the crowd.
As soon as she finished speaking, palace disciples entered the garden carrying various spirit fruits and brews.
There were countless varieties, each brimming with vibrant spiritual energy and of exceptional quality.
Lu Xuan, along with the others, indulged in the unique flavors of the spirit fruits and brews while sharing their experiences in cultivating spirit plants. He felt that this trip had been more than worthwhile.
For a time, the garden was filled with flowing cups and clinking glasses, as rare and exotic plant spirits emerged from the corners to dance gracefully, entertaining the crowd.
After sampling no less than ten different spirit brews, Lu Xuan found an empty wooden table and, with a simple wave of his hand, summoned several types of spirit brews.
There was the Hundred Fruit Spirit Brew, Jade Washing Spirit Dew, Icespine Spirit Brew, and the Ape Demon Wine—all of which he had crafted himself. The lowest grade among them was four-star, with the Ape Demon Wine reaching an impressive five-star quality.
Due to limited ingredients, he didn't have much left in his possession.
He presented these brews not only for exchange but also to promote the few spirit brews sold in his shop, hoping to attract some high-quality customers.
Of course, he didn't bring out the six-star Willow Fairy Dew.
It was something he couldn't bear to drink himself, so how could he possibly offer it for others to enjoy?
Moreover, the Willow Fairy Dew was a six-star spirit brew, and if he took it out, the Nascent Soul True Lords present would likely show great interest. It was better to maintain a low profile.
"Daoist Lu, these spirit brews you've presented seem rather extraordinary. I only recognize the four-star Icespine Spirit Brew. May I ask you to introduce them in detail?"
A cultivator at the middle stage of the Core Formation realm was drawn to the various spirit brews displayed on Lu Xuan's table and couldn't help but inquire.
"Certainly," Lu Xuan readily agreed.
"This is the Hundred Fruit Spirit Brew, a four-star spirit brew crafted from dozens of common spirit fruits. It boasts a hundred changing flavors and is known to replenish one's spiritual energy."
Lu Xuan held up a bottle of emerald-green liquid, its fragrance filling the air as ripples of green light flowed across its surface.
"This is the Jade Washing Spirit Dew, also a four-star spirit brew. It is refined primarily from Jade Dew Fruits and is capable of cleansing a cultivator's body of impure and mutated energies, ensuring that their spiritual energy flows smoothly and without leakage."
He pointed to a bottle of clear and flawless spirit dew that resembled a translucent spirit gem.
"And this last one is rather rare. It's the five-star Ape Demon Wine, a brew that I obtained its recipe by chance."
"The Ape Demon Wine is crafted from the five-star Heart Ape Fruit and is a unique wine of the Demon Ape Clan. Drinking it enhances one's vital energy and strengthens the physical body."
"Prolonged consumption may even bring about mystical transformations."
Lu Xuan explained with enthusiasm.
"I never expected Daoist Lu to be a master of spirit brewing, able to develop and refine such high-grade spirit brews."
The cultivator expressed his surprise.
(End of Chapter)
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