Me and My Cold CEO Wife

Chapter 2101 - 2090: Tea Tasting and Philosophy

"Let's go, I'll take you to a magical place."After veering off the tourists' path, the three of them arrived at Yixian Tian.

Looking at the steep cliffs and jagged rocks of Yixian Tian, Xu Xiaoqing exclaimed, "People actually live in a place like this. It's unbelievable."

"The master of this place is a Taoist, known as Taoist Fire Dragon."

Ning Fan explained everything about Taoist Fire Dragon and the reason he resides here.

Even talked about the plants and flowers outside, and at this point, he didn't need to keep such secrets anymore.

"Brother-in-law, do you suspect there's a passage to the Earth Immortal Realm here?"

Noticing Xu Xiaoqing's curious and expectant glance, Ning Fan said earnestly, "Xiaoqing, promise me that if I go to the Earth Immortal Realm, you won't follow me."

Ning Fan had no doubt that Xu Xiaoqing might do such a thing.

"I..."

"Promise me, okay?"

Xu Xiaoqing nodded slowly.

"Then I'm relieved. Let's go."

To ordinary people, a path like this would be as difficult as climbing the Heavenly Path, but for them, it was no challenge.

No need for Ning Fan to lend a hand, Vivian effortlessly used Wind Series Magic to lift them onto the mountain.

Standing on the cloud-enshrouded platform, it felt like riding on clouds and mist. Xu Xiaoqing marveled, "Brother-in-law, this place is so beautiful, like an immortal paradise on earth."

Just as she finished speaking, a booming voice came, "Who?"

The voice was like a bell, charging forth like galloping horses, with a thunderous echo that stirred the clouds into a roll.

Ning Fan loudly replied, "Taoist Fire Dragon, it's been a long time. I humbly make my visit."

"Haha... So it's Daoist Ning, please forgive my curiosity."

Taoist Fire Dragon came out of his wooden hut, waved his sleeve, and an invisible force surged forth.

Watching the returning calm of the sea of clouds, Ning Fan's eyes twinkled, then he smiled and said, "Congratulations to the Taoist, your martial prowess has advanced."

"This is all thanks to the Spirit Pill gifted by Daoist Ning."

As the words fell, Taoist Fire Dragon was already within a yard of Ning Fan.

Ning Fan shook his head, "The Spirit Pill is just adornment for the Taoist."

The Qi Replenishing Pill has extraordinary efficacy, but in the end, it is just First Grade.

For ordinary people, it is nothing short of an Elixir of Immortality.

But for a Martial Artist who has achieved cultivation, its effects aren't as great as imagined.

If taken long-term, naturally, there will be a transformative change.

But back then Ning Fan only left one pill; Taoist Fire Dragon's ability to step into Half-step Heavenly Gang today was entirely due to his accumulated daily hard practice, with the Qi Replenishing Pill merely acting as a final push.

"Daoist Ning, let's not be so polite with each other."

Taoist Fire Dragon laughed heartily, then asked, "Who might these two young ladies be?"

"They are my sisters."

Taoist Fire Dragon nodded, casting a suspicious glance at Vivian, but he didn't notice anything peculiar.

Though he had a primary grasp of Spiritual Energy, his martial prowess wasn't enough to discern Vivian's essence.

"The day before yesterday, on my way back to the mountain, I accidentally discovered a wild tea tree. Daoist Ning, you're in for a treat this time."

"Then I must savor it well."

Ning Fan, though not knowledgeable in tea, knew the preciousness of wild tea trees, especially those growing in such an idyllic and spiritually enriched mountain retreat.

The sea of clouds, sipping tea, and discussing the Tao provided an almost immortal-like sentiment.

But quickly, this slice of sentiment was disrupted.

"So bitter!"

Xu Xiaoqing stuck out her little tongue; she hadn't expected the tea appearing clear and aromatic would taste so bitter once consumed, like chewing calamus alive, the mouthful of bitterness lingering unyieldingly.

Uttering the words unconsciously, Xu Xiaoqing awkwardly said, "Sorry, I didn't mean to."

Taoist Fire Dragon waved his hand and said, "It's my oversight. I'll go get some wild fruits."

"No need for such trouble, Taoist Priest."

Ning Fan interjected, then smiled, "Xiaoqing, didn't you notice something different about the tea? Vivian appreciates it more than you do."

"Huh?"

Xu Xiaoqing looked at Vivian suspiciously, seeing her taking small sips with an expression of pure enjoyment.

"Tea isn't meant to quench thirst; by gulping it down, you miss out on its sweetness."

Placing trust in Ning Fan, Xu Xiaoqing timidly took a small sip of the tea.

Immediately, a rich fragrance of tea blossomed in her mouth, the indescribable sweetness spreading across every part of her tongue.

Xu Xiaoqing closed her eyes in comfort and hesitated, "Brother-in-law, it feels like there's Spiritual Energy in this tea?"

"Oh!"

Taoist Fire Dragon looked at Xu Xiaoqing surprised, and his subtle incredulity dissipated once he noticed Ning Fan nodding.

When one attains the Path, even their surroundings elevate; since Ning Fan embarked on the legendary Path of Celestial, Spiritual Energy naturally wasn't a secret for those around him.

Ning Fan seized the chance to ask, "Taoist Priest, surely this tea tree has an extraordinary origin?"

All natural essence contains Spiritual Energy, but the Spiritual Energy present is very minimal. He had discovered this during alchemy.

To refine a furnace of Qi Replenishing Pill, at least a hundred-year-old wild herb was needed as a catalyst.

And it could only produce First Grade Qi Replenishing Pill, while a Second Grade, he had never yet seen.

On Earth, it's almost impossible to find materials to refine a Second Grade elixir.

But this cup of nameless clear tea before him held Spiritual Energy in the mere tea water alone, nearly approaching that of a First Grade Qi Replenishing Pill, showing how precious those tea leaves were.

"Daoist Ning, indeed remarkable, with just a few words you uncovered the mystery."

Taoist Fire Dragon praised before continuing, "That day while I was returning to the mountain, I saw a lightning strike hit the mountain trees, but there was no sign of fire. This aroused my suspicion, which led to the discovery of this wild tea."

As he spoke, Taoist Fire Dragon pointed at a nearby mountain summit, "The wild tea resides on that peak."

Ning Fan nodded, he knew Taoist Fire Dragon's intention was to share, yet he would not take another's fondness.

It wasn't difficult to imagine that the yield of this wild tea tree wouldn't be abundant.

After a bit of idle chatter, Ning Fan looked around and then said, "Taoist Priest, let's talk inside."

"Sure. Please."

"Xiaoqing, Vivian, don't wander off."

"Got it."

Upon entering the wooden hut, Ning Fan straightforwardly asked, "Taoist Priest, any news of the Ma Family?"

The reason Taoist Fire Dragon went down the mountain initially was to help Ning Fan with this matter.

"Efforts do pay off; there is some progress."

"That's wonderful."

At this moment, Ning Fan noticed something odd about Taoist Fire Dragon, prompting him to ask, "Taoist Priest, is there something inconvenient to discuss?"

"Not at all."

Taoist Fire Dragon shook his head, then frowned and said, "There's something I am unsure if I should say?"

"Please, speak freely, Taoist Priest."

"May I know what Ning Daoist needs from the Ma Family?"

Ning Fan didn't hide, nor did he reveal the true reason, simply saying he had an old friend in the Ma Family he wished to visit.

Taoist Fire Dragon breathed a sigh of relief, "That's good, I was worried that..."

Ning Fan smiled, "Did you think there might be a grudge between me and the Ma Family?"

"That was indeed my concern."