Chapter 398 Changyan Immortal City, Diyan Heart Lotus (First Update)
Li Qing took the token from Sang Yuwan's hand and sensed it with his spiritual consciousness. He couldn't help but be surprised: "It's actually a monk from the Kingdom of Great Joy?"
Niu Xinjing was also very curious: "It is rumored that the Royal Court of the Great Bliss Kingdom is tyrannizing the whole country and is following the path of humane destiny. All monks are under its control."
"How come this real person still has time to come to our great Zhou Dynasty to look for Tiangang Qi and use it to practice magic? Aren't you afraid of being held accountable by the court?"
Sang Yuwan shook his head: "Although the Great Luck Dynasty is overbearing, it is not so unreasonable. What's more, cultivation always requires funds. If you don't let people find it themselves, how can it be done by the court?"
Li Qing smiled and cupped his hands at him: "I would like to thank Brother Sang Dao for helping me. In my early travels, I only visited Dayin and Dayu. Now I take this opportunity to have a look at the customs and customs of Dayue."
After chatting and discussing Taoism with Sang and Niu, Li Qing took the token, left Yanglong Lake, and went straight to Da Le.
The three kingdoms of Dayin, Dayu and Dayue were all located to the east of the Great Zhou Dynasty.
In comparison, Da Le is located in the southeast and is also closer to the territory of the Southern Demonic Path.
Li Qing rode the wind all the way, and after taking two more flying boats along the way, he finally arrived at the border between the two countries.
Two tall fairy cities stood opposite each other, with a majestic momentum. Even Li Qing felt a strong aura coming towards them when he saw them.
There are two fairy cities, the one on the Zhou side is called "Changyan Fairy City".
Because there is a vein of earthly fire under the ground, which spurts out all year round and turns into blossoming flames surrounding the fairy city, which can be regarded as a unique "moat".
The Immortal City of Da Le on the opposite side is relatively peaceful and has no abnormal phenomena. However, it has been competing with Chang Yan Immortal City for hundreds of years without falling, which shows its advantages and disadvantages.
Li Qing got off the flying boat in a low-key manner, not wanting to alert Master Jie Dan who was guarding Chang Yan Immortal City.
Unexpectedly, as soon as he arrived at the gate of Immortal City, a streak of red flames rose up from the city, crossed the tall gate tower, and landed in front of Li Qing.
The person who came was a Daoist Jie Dan with red eyebrows and red hair, wearing a yellow robe: "I am Zhao Xuan, the Heavenly Supervisor of the Great Zhou Dynasty. May I ask my friend's name and why you came to our Changyan Immortal City?"
The monks who had originally disembarked with Li Qing were shocked when they saw it. They didn't expect that they were lucky enough to ride with a real person?
Li Qing smiled and nodded at the other party: "Master Zhao, you are polite! I am Li Qing, the owner of Kunpeng Blessed Land on the border of Xuefeng Lake. Today I will take the road to Da Le."
Zhao Xuan was slightly stunned and looked at Li Qing without any trace: "It turns out to be Fellow Daoist Li! I have heard of Fellow Daoist's name for a long time. Since you have come to Changyan Immortal City today, why don't you come to my cave to talk about it?"
Li Qing smiled and said: "Then I'm sorry to bother you!"
After that, under the guidance of Zhao Xuan, the two entered the fairy city and went straight to the third-level spiritual vein cave at the core.
Although Changyan Immortal City is adjacent to the Earthly Evil Fire Vein all year round, the core third-order spiritual veins are covered by formations.
The blazing fire was channeled and transformed by the formation, turning into a magma lotus pond in front of the cave.
There is a special kind of lotus growing in the pond, with orange leaves and red flowers, shaped like a flame, growing scorchingly.
Zhao Xuan pointed at the fire lotus and asked with a smile: "I often hear people say that fellow Taoist Li is good at spiritual planting. I wonder if he recognizes my precious lotus in the pond?"
Li Qing actually knew what he was thinking about, but he still pretended to think for a moment before replying: "Fellow Taoist, this fire lotus is really extraordinary. Could it be the legendary Earth Flame Heart Lotus?"
Zhao Xuan was very helpful: "Fellow Taoist is really knowledgeable. This is the third-order high-grade spiritual plant, Earthly Heart Lotus!"
He led Li Qing and admired it for a long time by the lotus pond. Then he passed through the gate and passed through the corridor to the tea room where he received guests.
The two were seated separately.
Zhao Xuan clapped his hands and motioned to the maid next to him to serve tea: "I have been using this Yan Xin Lian for hundreds of years to cook a good tea. I would like to invite Taoist friends to taste it today."
Li Qing showed an expectant look: "Fellow Taoist actually uses such a treasure to drink tea. It's so elegant."
Soon, a maid brought a budding Diyan Heart Lotus and placed it on the tea table.
Li Qing's spiritual consciousness scanned it and he knew that the buds were not newly picked from the lotus pond. There was also a small handful of green tea leaves wrapped inside.
Zhao Xuan waved his hand and asked the maid to step back, and he personally opened the buds, petal by petal, revealing the pink lotus pods inside and the tea leaves as slender as silver needles on the lotus pods.
He introduced with great interest: "Look, fellow Taoist, this wisp of Silver Needle tea is the first new shoot of this year on the thousand-year-old Tea Queen Mother tree in Xuan Palace."
"After I concocted it, I wrapped it with the Earthly Heart Lotus and baked it with the rest of the fire. This is how I got this handful of tea leaves."
"I am very happy to see you Taoist friend today, so I invite you to drink tea with me and have a taste of my craftsmanship."
Li Qing was surprised. After all, it was the first time that the two parties met, and the other party was a little too eager to treat him with such precious tea.
But he was not disappointed and said with a smile: "In that case, I will have a good time to taste it and live up to the wishes of my Taoist friends."
Zhao Xuan smiled slightly, flicked his command to send out a wisp of breeze, rolled up a handful of silver needles, and fell into the jade pot, making a crisp sound.
He then snapped his fingers, and a stream of spiritual water flowed out from the void, slowly soaking the tea leaves in the pot.
This spiritual water is also very special. It belongs to the water element but also has the element of fire. As soon as it is put into the cup, there will be a faint scent of tea, accompanied by a light mist.
The tea fragrance mist blended together, swaying slightly, turning into a fire lotus shape, spinning three times on the mouth of the pot before suddenly dissipating.
"Pattering..."
Zhao Xuan picked up the jade pot, divided the tea liquid into two jade cups, and presented one cup to Li Qing: "Fellow Taoist, please!"
Li Qing was not polite. He picked up the jade cup and sniffed it under his nose. He felt the fragrance of tea and lotus intertwined, refreshing and unforgettable.
He took a sip and felt his mouth water. He couldn't help but praise: "Good tea!"
This tea is also very strange. It is obviously made from the Earth Flame Heart Lotus and soaked in fire spirit water. It is really cool when held in the mouth.
He swallowed slowly and felt a cold current flowing down his throat, which turned into a hot torrent in his stomach.
Li Qing was suddenly shocked: "This spiritual tea is actually a rare treasure that combines water and fire?"
Zhao Xuan looked pleased: "Daoyou Li, how about my tea? Is it acceptable to you?"
Li Qing was silent for a moment, and then praised again: "Good tea, good lotus, good method! Daoyou's pot of tea is really extraordinary."
Zhao Xuan smiled slightly: "Daoyou and I hit it off at first sight, and I am willing to give you this Yanlianxin tea. I wonder if you are willing to accept my kindness?"
Li Qing knocked on the table lightly: "Daoyou, how do you know that I want this spiritual object that combines water and fire? And, Daoyou promised such a valuable gift, what else do you want?"
What hit it off at first sight, he didn't believe.
Zhao Xuan clapped his hands and laughed: "Daoyou Li is really quick to speak! As for how I know, I'm sorry I can't tell you."
"And what I want is just to borrow Daoyou's blessed land magical power to help me cultivate a spiritual plant." (End of this chapter)