Qu Feixian picked up the teacup and drank the tea in one gulp, only to feel the lingering fragrance between his lips and teeth. “Excellent tea!” Qu Feixian set down the cup, unable to help but exclaim. Though the Flying Immortal Sect also had many spiritual teas, compared to this seemingly ordinary tea poured by Ling Yun, they all lacked a certain special charm. After drinking it, he even felt as though an invisible force had cleansed his entire body, and the dread and pressure he had felt upon seeing Ling Yun earlier were completely swept away.
“It’s just an ordinary cup of tea, nothing special,” Ling Yun said with a smile and shook his head.
Although Qu Feixian had been beaten by him for provoking Snow Moon Peak in a past reincarnation, later on, Qu Feixian had achieved many great deeds. When the demonic path swept across the world, Qu Feixian, who had already become a Holy Son, burned the origin of his Flying Immortal Physique in order to protect the people and fought a demonic powerhouse, ultimately defeating him. That act alone was worth Ling Yun brewing a cup of tea for him.
As they conversed, Qu Feixian was shocked to realize that Ling Yun’s comprehension of the Origin Spirit Realm far surpassed his own. Ever since stepping into the Origin Spirit Realm, due to possessing the Flying Immortal Physique, there hadn’t been a single cultivator in the Flying Immortal Sect who could discuss Dao with him on equal footing. But in front of Ling Yun, he felt like a child receiving guidance from a wise teacher. He even dared to say that even his own master’s understanding of the Origin Spirit Realm couldn’t compare to the man before him. Just two or three sentences from Ling Yun had made him realize he could further explore the potential of his Flying Immortal Physique within the realm.
“Brother Ling’s understanding of the Origin Spirit Realm is truly beyond compare. I’ve learned much from you,” Qu Feixian cupped his hands and gave Ling Yun the respectful bow of a disciple.
At that moment, his gaze unintentionally landed on a seemingly ordinary black stone on the table beside Ling Yun. From that black stone, he felt a strange calling—as if he were instinctively drawn to it.
“Hmm, is Brother Qu interested in this stone?” Ling Yun asked.
“Yes, I just feel that this black stone seems fated for me,” Qu Feixian nodded honestly. “I wonder if Brother Ling could bear to part with it and gift it to me. I’m willing to exchange something for it.”
As he spoke, Qu Feixian took out an item from his storage ring and placed it on the table. It was a radiant, multicolored jade that seemed to contain some kind of special power.
Upon seeing this jade, Yun Xi’s eyes showed a flicker of surprise, though she said nothing.
Noticing the change in Yun Xi’s expression, Ling Yun looked toward Qu Feixian and said, “This jade clearly isn’t a common item. Are you sure you want to trade it for such an ordinary black stone?”
“In that case, this black stone is yours,” Ling Yun placed the black stone before Qu Feixian, then pushed the jade toward Yun Xi.
Yun Xi didn’t stand on ceremony. She took the jade and kept it without hesitation.
Qu Feixian picked up the black stone, then stood up and cupped his hands again toward Ling Yun. “This discussion has been truly enlightening, Brother Ling. Unfortunately, it’s getting late, and I must take my leave. If you ever have the time, please visit the Flying Immortal Sect—I’ll be honored to receive you.”
“Brother Qu, until we meet again,” Ling Yun also cupped his hands in return.
“Ling Yun, I didn’t expect you would actually impart the Dao to him, and even give him that black stone,” Yun Xi remarked as she watched Qu Feixian’s figure fade into the distance.
“If it were the arrogant Qu Feixian from that past life, I naturally wouldn’t have bothered. But this version of Qu Feixian, though he still carries a trace of arrogance in his eyes, has a decent heart. Guiding him a little isn’t a bad thing,” Ling Yun said calmly.
“During the sect exchange, Lin Chuan lost to Qu Feixian. But with his opportunities, he might have a breakthrough before the Ten Sects Grand Competition. At that time, to redeem himself, he’ll definitely face Qu Feixian again. As for that black stone, it was a fair trade for that jade. Besides, didn’t you like that jade quite a bit?”
“With the comprehension you passed on about the Origin Spirit Realm, and that black stone, I’m really curious how far Qu Feixian’s strength will rise. When Lin Chuan faces him again, his expression will be priceless!” Yun Xi seemed to foresee the outcome already and wore a gleeful smirk.
Just as Qu Feixian stepped out of the teahouse, an elder from the Flying Immortal Sect appeared before him in an instant.
“Feixian, where have you been?” The elder let out a faint sigh of relief upon seeing Qu Feixian.
“Master, you won’t believe it! I met an incredibly powerful man in the teahouse and even discussed Dao with him. I also obtained an extraordinary treasure from him!” Qu Feixian replied excitedly. Get faster updates on novelping(.)com.
“You met an incredibly powerful man in the teahouse?” The elder looked puzzled.
“Yes, he was sitting right over there!” Qu Feixian pointed toward the spot where Ling Yun had been sitting.
“…Huh? Where is he?” But when Qu Feixian turned to look, the place was already empty.
The elder’s heart shook. He knew Qu Feixian wasn’t lying—he really must have met someone in that teahouse. That place wasn’t even secluded, yet he hadn’t sensed anyone there just moments ago.
“Wait… your aura?” Suddenly, the elder’s eyes widened as he sensed the change in Qu Feixian’s spiritual Qi.
Compared to before entering the teahouse, Qu Feixian’s aura had undergone a transformation. Though still at the early stage of the Origin Spirit Realm, it had become so profound that even he couldn’t fully comprehend it. One thing was clear—Qu Feixian’s strength had increased by more than one level.
“Feixian, you really are lucky. To think you’d run into such a hidden powerhouse in Xiangdao City!” The elder couldn’t help but exclaim.
“Brother Ling… a hidden powerhouse?” Qu Feixian murmured, puzzled.
In his perception, Ling Yun was clearly just at the early stage of the Origin Spirit Realm—was that really considered a hidden powerhouse? But thinking of Ling Yun’s incredible insight into the realm, calling him a powerhouse… wasn’t unreasonable at all.