Lin Xiuyuan glanced around and then walked along the path, feeling the rich spiritual energy emanating from all around him, and couldn't help but sigh.
This is just the spiritual energy that has escaped; if it were in the spiritual eye within the cave, how concentrated would it be?
It is estimated that a month's worth of cultivation here would be equivalent to a regular cultivation pill.
This made Lin Xiuyuan feel somewhat envious and sigh a little.
But I don't regret my choice.
There are three thousand paths, where can't one go?
We continued along the path.
Suddenly, the view opened up, revealing a dense bamboo forest surrounding a magnificent mansion.
A tall, handsome young man stood in front of the door, smiling as he looked out from afar.
Lin Xiuyuan stepped forward quickly, a smile on his face, and respectfully cupped his hands, saying, "It has been a long time since we last met. Fellow Daoist Chang has become Senior Chang. Congratulations on entering the Foundation Establishment stage. From now on, you can look forward to longevity."
"Haha, there's no need for such formalities between us. Fellow Daoist Lin, you're too kind. Come, please come in."
Chang Feng felt as if he had met an old friend again, and was in a great mood. He did not show any seniority at this moment, but stepped forward to greet him with a warm smile and extended his hand to invite him into the cave.
Seeing this, Lin Xiuyuan felt somewhat relieved, a smile appeared on his face, and he continued on his way.
"It's been over thirty years since we parted ways. Time really flies," Chang Feng said with a smile.
"Yes, time is merciless. It feels like only yesterday that we parted in Linnan County. However, Fellow Daoist Chang has not wasted his time. He has reached the Foundation Establishment stage so early. With such talent, longevity is within reach. He is truly the envy of others and makes his peers ashamed."
"Hahaha, you flatter me. How can I expect to live forever? I'm only at the entry level of Qi Refining, and I'm just at the beginning of Foundation Establishment."
"To talk about immortality in this way is a bit too far-fetched. Fellow Daoist Lin, why do you feel ashamed? You have already reached the Great Perfection of Qi Refining, and it is only a matter of time before you break through to the Foundation Establishment stage. At that time, you and I will definitely be able to sit down and discuss the Dao."
The two chatted and laughed as they arrived at the lobby.
After Chang Feng sat down, he called over the maids waiting on both sides to bring some of the finest spiritual fruits and teas.
Then, Chang Feng looked at Lin Xiuyuan standing in front of him and said:
"Yes, it seems that Fellow Daoist Lin and Miss Qin were staying together in Linnan County in the past, but Miss Qin is nowhere to be seen now. I wonder if everything is alright?"
Lin Xiuyuan said, "We parted ways not long ago. Miss Qin should have gone to the Ganmu Sect. She is close to the thirteenth level of the Immortal Realm, and passing the Immortal Sect Conference should be a sure thing."
"Oh, is that so? With Miss Qin's talent, she should have been able to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage long ago, which has delayed her somewhat. However, I believe that with Miss Qin's talent and abilities, she will definitely perform exceptionally well in the Dragon Gate Tournament and thus gain the support of a major sect. Foundation Establishment will not be difficult for her."
Upon hearing this, Chang Feng said something that seemed to be directed at himself.
At this moment, the two maids returned, one carrying two plates of spiritual fruit and the other carrying a tea set. They respectfully placed them on the table, bowed slightly, and then stood outside the door to await instructions.
Chang Feng snapped out of his reverie, as if just remembering something, slapped his thigh, and quickly gestured for Lin Xiuyuan to sit down, saying:
"Haha, I almost forgot. Fellow Daoist Lin, please don't take offense. Since I reached the Foundation Establishment stage twenty years ago, I've mostly been in charge of some miscellaneous things on this peak. Alas, it's hard for newcomers like us to be separated from these mundane affairs."
"I often give instructions to my disciples here, but I didn't realize it for a moment and have neglected Fellow Daoist Lin. Come, please have a seat."
Lin Xiuyuan remained calm, his smile unwavering. He sat down and bowed, saying:
"You flatter me. It is only right. Senior Chang's status and position are extraordinary. This is a clear distinction in the cultivation world. How can you blame me? It truly makes this junior feel uneasy."
"Come, come, let's not talk about these things, or we'll be too formal," Chang Feng waved his hand casually, picked up his teacup, and said, "This tea is a specialty of my Jin Hai Sect, as is the spiritual fruit."
"The tea is sourced from Sword Peak, where it is constantly intertwined with sword energy. Any slightly inferior tea would have already crumbled. Only the finest spiritual trees yield tea leaves. It is spicy on the palate, yet leaves an unforgettable aftertaste. Fellow Daoist Lin, please try it. Also, this fruit is taken from the thousand-year-old Huaguo spiritual tree on my Sword-Building Peak. It is of great benefit to cultivators like us."
Seeing this, Lin Xiuyuan had no choice but to cup his hands and say, "Then this junior will respectfully comply."
He raised the teacup and took a small sip. He felt a spicy sensation in his mouth, with a slight stinging feeling, as if fragments of sword intent were intertwining in his mouth. After swallowing, he felt no strangeness. Instead, he felt wisps of pure spiritual energy flowing through his limbs and bones, which made him feel a jolt of excitement. It was wonderful beyond words.
"This is truly excellent tea. It is an honor to be able to drink such fine tea thanks to Senior Chang," Lin Xiuyuan exclaimed.
"That's an overstatement, but it's true. Such spiritual tea would be an extremely rare and precious item even in the Heart Source Pavilion, and ordinary cultivators wouldn't even have the right to buy it. However, it's nothing special for us sect disciples. Even those in the Qi Refining stage have a share to receive. In our eyes, it's just ordinary. Fellow Daoist Lin is making a fuss over nothing."
Chang Feng waved his hand and said, "After all, it is one of the five major sects. All the resources for cultivation are in a completely different world from the outside world. There is a saying in the outside world that once you enter the Five Elements Sect, it is like ascending to a new heaven. Ordinary cultivators are like a chasm between us Five Elements Sect cultivators. There is no comparison at all."
This statement, though seemingly ordinary, appears to have a deeper meaning.
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