Chapter Eight, Shuangjian Gate.
Chiming brought the three members of the Qin family to the outskirts of Sixiang Town and said, "I have a child living here... Well, actually, he's not really my friend, but rather my older brother's junior."
Ling Ruowan covered her mouth with her sleeve and chuckled softly, "He is obsessed with tea. Last time, he almost killed a cultivator in a bet over a bottle of Blaze Tea. He had to compensate the cultivator with a high-grade Immortal Stone to settle the matter, but in the end, he still got the Blaze Tea..."
Qin Ming couldn't help but shout, "Big brother, slow down." Just as he finished speaking, he watched Chiming disappear.
Yuan Weixian nodded and said, "Xiaotian, everything is on me... This records some common sense and rules of the cultivation world, as well as the locations of some cultivation planets nearby and the positions of teleportation arrays. Take a look when you have time." He handed a jade pupil slip to Qin Xiaotian.
There are three seasons on the planet Qianjie. Between the hot and cold seasons, there is a period of warm and comfortable climate, which is the best season on Qianjie - the blooming season. It is also the only season when ordinary people can obtain food. Food storage is their top priority during this season, as it is crucial for their survival during the hot or cold seasons. The days are long during the hot season, and the winter nights are full during the cold season, but only during the blooming season are the day and night times equal. Food storage is their top priority during this season, as it is crucial for their survival during the hot or cold seasons. The days are long during the hot season, and the winter nights are full during the cold season, but only during the blooming season are the day and night times equal.
Qin Ming smiled until his eyes narrowed into a slit and praised, "Well done, kid, you ran much faster than before!" He reached out and held Long Huan's hand, saying, "Let's chase!"
Only to see the snow tea flying up, the boiling mysterious ice water is like a dancing water gun, piercing the rising snow tea into the bottom of the cup. With the agitation of true elemental force, the snow tea expands, each grain stretching out like new greenery blooming in early spring, emerging from the white tea grains. A faint tea fragrance seeps out from the rising white mist.
Qin Xiaotian knew that this was the formation of an array. He also had a similar magic weapon himself, which was the immortal tool Yunahe given to him by Chiming. Even so, he was still very surprised by how realistic the illusion formed by the formation was.
Chiming Dao: "Let's talk after you have successfully cultivated. Your parents don't need to worry, I will take care of them... Is there anything else you want to say? You have fifteen minutes... Hurry up, otherwise it will be troublesome if that naive old man Tianzhen finds you."
Qin Xiaotian shook his head and said, "I really don't understand anything. Sigh, even if I told you, you wouldn't believe it." He still didn't know how amazing and shocking the technique given to him by the naive celestial being was.
Yuan Weixian was startled, but dared not speak. He secretly wondered, "What is the disciple of Senior Master Chiming doing coming to me to practice? Is this a joke?"
Qin Xiaotian doesn't understand what's so special about iced tea. He doesn't have much of a concept of tea and rarely drinks it when on Earth. He changes the subject and asks, "Lao Yuan, don't you have four disciples? Where are they?"
Following the path along the mountain valley, Qin Ming listened attentively and said, "There is the sound of waves."
In the room, there are no tables or chairs, only a white jade tea table. The walls around are empty without any decorations. On the tea table, there is an antique incense burner emitting a faint blue smoke, and a light fragrance lingers in the room.
Chiming casually said, "Oh, you're here. Well, I won't go in. Ah, such a busy life." He was impatient to deal with cultivators because he needed to ask for a favor, so he had to endure and say a few words.
Qin asked inexplicably, "What does it mean?"
Qin Xiaotian used to think that his mother was nagging all the time, but now he feels sad and upset. In the future, even if he wants to hear his mother nagging, he won't be able to hear it anymore.
During their elopement, they once received the help of Chiming. It's important to know that it's not easy to leave the original world.
In front of us is a rocky mountain range that stretches as far as the eye can see. There are only a few plants, and the rocks are jagged and steep. Dry yellow vines hang from the steep cliffs, and clumps of withered wild grass stubbornly sway in the mountain wind. There are several rugged paths in the mountain valley.
Qin Xiaotian shook his head and said, "Ah, Mom, I still can't get used to it... Dad, you have to take good care of Mom in the future..."
Qin Ming glanced at Long Huan and said, "Yes, Xiaotian, your mother can't run anymore."
After she sat down, she took out a set of black jade teacups, which had a relatively uncommon shape resembling a shrunken soup bowl, and a black jade teapot for brewing tea.
Yuan Weixian saw him staring at the ground and explained, "This is a Spirit Gathering Stone. It has been cultivated with spells and can gather the surrounding spiritual energy, especially the underground spiritual energy... I obtained a total of three pieces. I have used one here, hehe. Please have a seat... Unfortunately, Spirit Gathering Stones are hard to come by. If I could have another piece, I could build another thatched cottage."
Qin Xiaotian asked in confusion, "What should I call you?"
Yuan Weixian thought for a moment and said, "Okay, forgive my impoliteness, Xiaotian, please!" He believed that Qin Xiaotian must be trying to conceal his identity, so he no longer insisted on calling him big brother.
Qin Xiaotian usually doesn't drink tea, but he can tell that the snow tea in front of him is very special and different from any tea he has seen before. Seeing cultivators pay such attention to tea, even requiring mysterious ice water and using three-flavored true fire, ordinary people can't taste such tea at all. Qin Xiaotian's interest couldn't help but rise.
Yuan Weixian only accepted four apprentices, and there are three ordinary households with a total of more than ten mortals attached to the Shuangjian Sect.
"Who is the distinguished guest?" The voice was soft and charming.
Qin Xiaotian had never heard such a title before, and quickly waved his hand, saying, "Ah? Uncle? I dare not, I dare not... Just call me Xiaotian." He then made a gesture of respect, not knowing how to return the courtesy.
Qin Xiaotian couldn't help shaking his head and said, "Poor mountains and bad waters..."
Yuan Wei leisurely arranged three ink dish cups side by side, pouring a little snow tea from the crystal bottle into each cup. He casually handed the crystal bottle back to Ling Ruowan and said, "To drink snow tea, you must go through three steps. First, steep the tea..." With one hand holding the ink dish cup and the other hand picking up the ink dish jade pot, a stream of scalding cold water shot into the ink dish cup.
In the crystal bottle, there are white particles about the size of sesame seeds. Yuan Weixian said, "This is snow tea."
Chimingbu and his companions continued to move forward confidently, with Qinming's family desperately chasing after them, too exhausted to speak. The trio's speed was simply too slow. If they could learn to harness the power within themselves, their speed could at least triple.
Qin Xiaotian felt uncomfortable listening and quickly said, "Don't call me Big Brother, call me Xiaotian."
Qin Xiaotian said, "It's not that it's not good, but I can't describe the brilliance of it."
Chiming listened with great annoyance and said, "It's so wishy-washy, not like a life-or-death separation. Alright, let's go!" As he waved his hand, a golden light flashed, and the three of them disappeared without a trace.
Heaven on Earth
Just then, someone loudly exclaimed, "Oh my goodness, Master Uncle has arrived!" A young man stumbled out of the gate and joyfully said, "No wonder I felt restless today. It's indeed a senior. Haha, this is great! Master Uncle, my sister Ruowan has been talking about you. Why didn't you come earlier? Please come in, please come in!"
The Shuangjian Gate is located on the steep cliffs by the sea, using magical artifacts to forcefully create a platform and a stone cave on the cliff. It is a very secretive place.
Qin Xiaotian felt dizzy and confused, thinking to himself, why are cultivators so particular? Little did he know that besides cultivation, cultivators have plenty of leisure time, and everyone seeks something to pass the time and relax, and tea tasting is one of them.
There is only one continent on the planet Qianjie, with boundless oceans everywhere else. Sixty percent of the continent is mountainous, around thirty percent is desert and Gobi, and only ten percent is hilly plains scattered in the mountains and along the coast. That is the best place for survival on Qianjie, controlled by several larger cultivation sects.
Yuan Weixian shook his head and said, "That's not right. You... You seem to have a strange power, different from the true elemental power of a cultivator, not inferior to mine. Hmm, what exactly... What cultivation technique are you practicing?"
She reminded him again and again, really worried about her only son.
Qin Xiaotian witnessed the Three-Flavored True Fire for the first time. He saw Yuan Wei's palm flickering with a red light. He held up the ink dish and jade pot, and a dazzling red light flashed. The Xuanbing began to slowly melt.
Qin Ming only said one sentence: "Xiao Tian, I believe... our family will be reunited!"
Qin Xiaotian smiled and said, "My mom is even more beautiful than a movie star. Ah, beautiful women are dangerous!"
Yuan Weixian asked nervously, "Isn't it good?"
Yuan Weixian couldn't help but burst into laughter and said, "Xiao Tian, this is your first time coming to Qianjie Star. If you're willing, take out the snow tea I collected two years ago. Oh, and while you're at it, pick some spirit fruits from the medicinal garden."
Qin Xiaotian truthfully said, "I haven't been a disciple for long, and my master has taught me almost nothing."
Two people held hands and ran forward, the long-lost sweet feeling surged in their hearts.
Yuan Wei is very fond of tea culture. Upon hearing this, he laughed heartily and said happily, "Haha, my friends all enjoy coming here to taste tea. In the future, when I have time, I will have more good tea for you to savor."
Passing by the artificial hill, there is a row of exquisite thatched cottages in front of it. Qin Xiaotian saw such beautiful thatched cottages for the first time. The roof is covered with silver and slender thatch, the walls are made of white jade, and there are light carvings on them. The brown doors and windows are made of an unknown material, neither gold nor wood, with a warm and smooth texture, and the soft color looks very comfortable.
Three people were drinking tea and chatting. Qin Xiaotian felt very comfortable and relaxed both physically and mentally. He said, "Lao Yuan, Ling Jie, I will live here from now on. I will trouble you with everything. I don't know anything about the world of cultivation, so please forgive me if I make any mistakes." He had already fallen in love with the peaceful and leisurely life here.
Yuan Weixian was taken aback again, puzzled and confused. How could a disciple of Chiming not understand formations? He said, "Xiaotian, you are too modest. Haha, how could a disciple of my master's uncle not understand formations? I was planning to learn from you."
Yuan Weixian put Xuanbing into the ink dish and jade pot, saying, "This is Xuanbing, not ordinary ice. Xuanbing cannot be melted even when placed on ordinary flames. It is most suitable for making snow tea." He put away the incense burner on the coffee table and added, "Wait a moment, let the incense in the room dissipate first."
When entering the door, Qin Xiaotian noticed that Yuan Weixian changed a gesture, and the air at the entrance fluctuated slightly. He waved and said, "Brother Qin, please come in!"
Chiming laughed heartily. He could hear the fear in Qin Xiaotian's voice and couldn't help but find it amusing. He knew that Qin Xiaotian had not yet rid himself of the mentality of an ordinary person.
There are a total of three thatched cottages, built in the shape of the Chinese character "品". The slightly larger thatched cottage in the middle is where Yuan Weixian and his dual-cultivation wife Ling Ruowan reside. The slightly smaller thatched cottage on the left is where his four disciples live. The thatched cottage on the right is specifically prepared for guests. Yuan Weixian briefly introduced the setup.
Qin Xiaotian sped up and ran forward, laughing loudly, "I dare not! I dare not!"
Qin Xiaotian was indeed a little scared in his heart, not knowing what unpredictable things he would encounter again. Faced with a completely unfamiliar planet and a strange cultivation world, he was not mentally prepared.
Yuan Weixian said, "This is the ink dish cup and the ink dish jade pot. Snow tea should be brewed in such cups to perfectly showcase its magical essence."
In the border area between the mountainous region, plain, and ocean, there are many mortal settlements and some small cultivation sects. This place is the famous hometown town on the Qianjie Star. Most of the residents are mortals who migrated from the Tian Tang Star, and there are also some indigenous mortals from other planets, but the number is very small.
Thirdly, tea tasting. Hehe, actually the final step is not that significant. If you can perceive the melancholy within it, then this cup of tea has found its rightful place.
The air suddenly fluctuated, and a needle-shaped magical treasure came through the air.
Qin Xiaotian said enviously, "It's truly amazing! Lao Yuan, in the future, if you have time, please also teach me how to set up formations."
The faint aroma of tea becomes stronger as the rising white mist thickens. After the snow tea unfolds, Qin Xiaotian sees clearly that this is not the tea he is familiar with, but rather, it resembles snowflakes. In the center of the snowflake, a slender green thread stands upright, floating and sinking in the black tea saucer, just like snowflakes falling on a cold winter night, bringing a faint sense of melancholy.
Qin Xiaotian was very grateful and repeatedly expressed his thanks.
Qin Xiaotian smiled bitterly and said, "Master, how can I find you in the future?"
After a while, Yuan Weixian called out, "Senior! Senior!"
Yuan Weixian was taken aback and thought to himself, "Old Yuan? What kind of address is that?" He quickly explained, "With my abilities, I am unable to set up such a sophisticated illusion formation. It was set up by a senior expert who is proficient in formations. Hehe, I just added a few small formations to it."
Yuan Weixian showed a disappointed expression and muttered softly, "You don't have to be so busy, do you? We're already at the doorstep, why don't you come in? I'll be scolded by my wife..."
Qianjie Star is a free planet, without any constraints, and without any security guarantee. Everything depends on oneself. There are constant struggles among cultivators. For the weak, this is an extremely dangerous planet.
Qin Xiaotian also heard it and asked, "Are we going to the seaside?"
Yuan Weixian said casually: "Oh, those few little monkeys, troublemakers... have all gone out, not a single one at home. They might come back in a few days, don't mind them, a bunch of debt collectors." He criticized in his mouth, but a smile appeared on his face.
Qin Xiaotian picked up the ink dish cup, a scent of tea wafted into his nose. He took a sip, closed his eyes, and savored it carefully. After a while, he said, "I have nothing to say."
After being provoked by Chiming, he unwillingly said, "What am I afraid of? I'm not afraid at all. What is there to be afraid of!"
Yuan Weixian said, "You are a disciple of Shifu Chiming's uncle, so I call you senior."
Three people ran forward with all their might, but the bright figure became smaller and smaller.
Qin Xiaotian couldn't help but exclaim, "What an amazing illusion, Lao Yuan, you're really impressive!"
Yuan Wei stood straight, took out five or six fist-sized Xuanbing, and burst into laughter. A cold and refreshing chill spread out.
He continued, saying, "Using true elemental power to make the snow tea float, using profound ice to stir it, that's how it is..."
Since the disappearance of the venerable Baihuang, the cultivators of Qianjie Star have become scattered, forming numerous small sects and families, while some have chosen to become solitary cultivators.
Ling Ruowan smiled and nodded, then bowed again. She quickly formed a hand seal and disappeared in a flash.
Shuangjianmen is a small cultivation sect. Its sect leader, Yuan Weixian, used to be a disciple of the famous cultivation sect Gujianyuan on the Fengyuan Star. Due to falling in love with a female disciple from the Huiming Palace, the two of them eloped to the Qianjie Star and established a small cultivation sect near the Sixiang Town.
From Qin Xiaotian's perspective, he couldn't tell what kind of illusion this was. Yuan Weixian explained, "This is the Hidden Dust Formation, and I added a few changes. Hehe, I like illusions with beautiful scenery. Except for the spiritual energy, this ghostly place called Qianjie Star is almost useless. The original world is still better."
Walking through the ancient forest, several grotesque rockeries appeared in front of me. A clear stream flowed down from the rockeries, splashing fine water droplets and producing a tinkling sound like playing an ancient qin. The atmosphere was tranquil and profound. The ancient pine trees beside the rockeries were vigorous and tall, and several small fish with colorful patterns leisurely swam in the pond.
Long Huan was reluctant to leave Qin Xiaotian, tears welled up as he took out a pile of various foods and seasonings brought from Earth, and said softly, "Xiaotian, remember, don't fight with others, don't get into conflicts, think things through before acting, never act impulsively... Your temper is not good, neither your dad nor I are by your side, no one can help you, you have to solve everything by yourself..."
Secondly, the fragrance, appearance, and artistic conception are all present in it... pleasing to both the eye and the mind.
Qin Xiaotian curiously surveyed the simple layout of this room. The floor was a peculiar sea blue color, as if there were waves surging, causing one's body to sway after staring at it for a while.
Dragon's face was flushed with joy, and he smiled and scolded, "Xiaotian, how dare you make fun of your mother..."
The planet Qianjie is an extremely harsh environment, with scarce resources for cultivation. However, there is one advantage here, which is the abundant spiritual energy.
After all, Qin Xiaotian is a disciple of Chiming, so Yuan Weixian dare not let Qin Xiaotian call him "big brother".
A woman wearing a moon-white long dress came out of the thatched house. Qin Xiaotian's eyes lit up. Besides his own mother, it was the first time he had seen a real cultivator. He couldn't help but sigh in his heart, "This woman is so beautiful. Are all cultivators this pretty?" He didn't dare to think too much and took a step forward, saying, "I am Qin Xiaotian."
Qin Xiaotian felt his mind clear and exclaimed, "Why is this ice so cold?"
Due to the harsh living environment, most ordinary people who can survive are strong and also have some methods of cultivating vital energy.
Yuan Weixian stumbled and exclaimed, "What?" He stared at Qin Xiaotian for a while, making Qin Xiaotian feel uneasy.
Two people walked into the gate, one in front and one behind, only to see the birds singing and the flowers fragrant in front of them, as if they had entered another world.
Chiming and Qin Ming landed with their family on the platform in front of Shuangjian Gate. Chiming called out, "Xiao Yuan, we have guests."
Not only are there cultivators here, but also some ordinary people. The vast majority of them were snatched or deceived from the Heaven Star by the cultivators of the Qianjie Star, and after many years of reproduction, the number is not too small.
Qin Xiaotian didn't know what place he was referring to as the "original realm". The beautiful scenery in the illusion deeply attracted him. It is difficult to see such a vast place on Earth. The azure sky, towering ancient trees, soft and tender grass form a huge green carpet. Scattered wildflowers dot the lush grass, like patterns woven into the carpet. Clusters of orchids parasitize on the trunks of tall ancient trees, and waves of fragrance quietly penetrate into the depths of the lungs. The azure sky, towering ancient trees, soft and tender grass form a huge green carpet. Scattered wildflowers dot the lush grass, like patterns woven into the carpet. Clusters of orchids parasitize on the trunks of tall ancient trees, and waves of fragrance quietly penetrate into the depths of the lungs.
Yuan Weixian is a master at the Nascent Soul stage, and such experts are not common in the cultivation world.
Qin Xiaotian didn't expect that Chiming would leave as soon as he said so. He couldn't help but stand still on the platform and murmured, "Dad, mom, take care."
Qin Xiaotian couldn't help but feel emotional. He decided that cultivators were truly amazing, as they could even make a thatched hut so exquisite.
Qin Xiaotian smiled and said, "Dad, Mom, we don't need to foolishly chase after Master, let's just walk slowly. After all, it's impossible to catch up with him."
With a stern gaze, he said, "Little one, if you want to return to the Ancient Sword Academy in the future, you'll still have to rely on this old man to talk to your big brother! I don't have the leisure... Oh, by the way, this is Qin Xiaotian. He will be cultivating here with you from now on." He turned his head and said to Qin Xiaotian, "Xiao Yuan has reached the Divine Transformation stage, and there are not many people on the Qianjie Star who are stronger than him. He will be able to take care of you."
With a wave of his hand, Chiming said, "Then follow me." And with that, he disappeared with the three of them.
There were beads of sweat on Long Huan's forehead, and his cheeks were flushed. Although he was panting heavily from running, his expression was very excited.
Yuan Weixian sat cross-legged in front of the tea table and said, "Ruowan has gone to prepare the spiritual fruit. Hehe, I still have some snow tea here that an old friend sent me two years ago. I have been reluctant to drink it, but it is really good stuff." He rubbed his hands together, looking forward to it.
After a while, Qin Xiaotian let out a sigh and said, "Unbelievable, unbelievable, it actually stirs up one's sorrows."
Ling Ruoyan performed an ancient ritual, slightly crouching with hands placed at the waist, known as the "Wanfu" gesture. She had already received a message from Yuan Weixian, knowing the identity of Qin Xiaotian, and softly said, "I have met Uncle." This is a form of address used by ancient people for their husband's brothers.
Qin Xiaotian shook his head and said, "I am not someone of seniority. Just call me Xiaotian. Let's have an equal relationship." He had self-awareness that it's not easy to address someone as a senior, as he himself hardly knew anything. Wearing the hat of a senior, it would be difficult for others to seek guidance and learning from him in the future. Yuan Weixian is not a person who sticks to conventions either. He dared to elope with a female disciple from the Huiming Palace, which in itself is a kind of rebellion. He smiled and said, "Alright, from now on, I will call you Big Brother, and you can call me Xiaoyuan. We are family. Follow me." Yuan Weixian is not a person who sticks to conventions either. He dared to elope with a female disciple from the Huiming Palace, which in itself is a kind of rebellion. He smiled and said, "Alright, from now on, I will call you Big Brother, and you can call me Xiaoyuan. We are family. Follow me."
Yuan Weixian's face turned slightly red, and he smiled, saying, "That guy doesn't know how to appreciate tea. Such good tea, wasted in his hands."
Ling Ruowan's expression also changed, and she hurriedly asked, "What happened? Which disciple is asking for help?"
Yuan Weixian has already come to his senses. It seems that Qin Xiaotian has just started practicing cultivation. However, he never expected that Qin Xiaotian was practicing ancient immortal techniques. He said generously, "Brother, don't worry about it. You are a disciple of Chi Ming's master uncle. Master uncle has great kindness towards me. In the future, we can learn from each other. As long as I know, I will never keep it to myself."
Yuan Weixian said, "Xuanbing needs to be boiled with the Three-Flavored True Fire, ordinary fire won't work." After a while, Xuanbing completely melted, and about a minute later, the melted Xuanbing started to boil. He put down the ink dish and jade pot, and Ling Ruowan handed him a palm-sized crystal bottle.
Guests have arrived, Ruo Wan.
Ling Ruowan entered from outside the door, walked to the coffee table, and reached back to take out a jade-colored tray from her waistband. The tray was filled with various kinds of spiritual fruits.
Since she became lame in one leg, this is the first time she has run like this. The exhilarating feeling makes her forget about fatigue. As she runs, she says, "It's okay, keep running, I'm not tired at all."
Yuan Weixian reached out and caught it, his face immediately becoming serious.
Qin Xiaotian took out two Tianlingzi and handed them to Qin Ming, whispering, "Dad, Mom, take care of yourselves. I will come find you when I achieve success in my cultivation. These are Tianlingzi, take them at the appropriate time to improve your memory." He gave most of the things in his bracelet to his parents, hoping to assist them in their cultivation.