After moving into the small courtyard house, everything gradually got back on track.
That afternoon, Zhang Shaozhong was in the yard loosening the soil for the bamboo that Ling Qingxue had planted. The fairy was only responsible for planning and appreciating, while the physical work was naturally the "head of the household's" responsibility. Suddenly, the doorbell rang.
Who is it?
Zhang Shaozhong put down the small shovel, patted the mud off his hands, and went to open the door with some confusion.
Their place is quite secluded, and few people usually come here.
As soon as the door opened, a middle-aged man with a gray Chinese-style top, a lean face, and a gentle temperament stood outside, carrying a rather elegant-looking gift box and a pot of antique-style orchids.
It was none other than Mo Huaiyuan!
"Mr. Mo?"
Zhang Shaozhong was both surprised and delighted. "What brings you here? Please come in, please come in!"
Mo Huaiyuan smiled and cupped his hands in greeting: "Brother Zhang, I apologize for disturbing you. I heard a few days ago that you three had moved to a new house, and I have been wanting to come and congratulate you. Today I have the time, so I have prepared a small gift to express my heartfelt wishes and congratulate you on your housewarming!"
"Oh! You're too kind! Please come in!"
Zhang Shaozhong quickly ushered Mo Huaiyuan inside, calling out as he entered, "Fairy! Eldest sister! Mr. Mo is here!"
Hearing the noise, Ling Qingxue came out of the study, and Ye Meier also shuffled out from the second-floor balcony in her slippers.
"Fellow Daoist Mo."
When Ling Qingxue saw Mo Huaiyuan, she nodded slightly in greeting.
She had a good impression of this "fellow traveler" who was polite and had a tradition.
Ye Meier ran downstairs, looking curiously at what Mo Huaiyuan was holding: "Oh? Old Mo? You're quite particular! You even brought a gift? What is this? Is it delicious?" She stared intently at the gift box.
Mo Huaiyuan didn't mind Ye Meier's directness and handed over the gift box and the potted orchid with a smile: "It's just a small token of my appreciation. This box contains rock tea produced by my friend's tea shop, which is quite good. This 'Plain Heart Orchid' prefers cool and quiet environments and may be suitable for decorating an elegant room."
Zhang Shaozhong quickly accepted the gift: "Thank you so much for going to such trouble! Please have a seat!"
Everyone sat down in the living room on the first floor.
The living room of this courtyard was decorated in an antique style, which suited Ling Qingxue's aesthetic taste very well. Mo Huaiyuan nodded repeatedly, feeling that it matched the temperament of the three "fellow Daoists" very well.
Zhang Shaozhong busied himself brewing tea, using the very tea leaves that Mo Huaiyuan had brought.
As boiling water is poured in, a rich and mellow aroma of tea immediately fills the air.
"Excellent tea!"
Even Zhang Shaozhong, who didn't know much about tea ceremony, couldn't help but praise it.
Ling Qingxue picked up the teacup, first observing its color, then smelling its aroma, and finally taking a small sip to savor it. A hint of appreciation appeared in her eyes: "The aroma is rich and the rocky flavor is distinct. It is indeed a fine tea. Fellow Daoist Mo is very thoughtful."
Mo Huaiyuan smiled and said, "I'm glad Fellow Daoist Ling likes it."
Ye Meier had little patience for tea tasting. She gulped down a mouthful, smacked her lips, and said, "It's alright, it quenches my thirst! But it's nowhere near as good as those 'spiritual teas' that this pretentious person concocts!"
She spoke without thinking.
"Spiritual tea?"
Upon hearing this, Mo Huaiyuan immediately became interested and looked at Ling Qingxue, "Fellow Daoist Ling is also proficient in this art?"
Ling Qingxue glanced at Ye Meier indifferently before explaining, "I wouldn't call myself an expert. I'm just trying to use ordinary tea leaves from this world as a base, supplemented with some common herbs that harmonize qi and blood and calm the mind, and nourish myself with my meager qi for a while, just for my own amusement. It's not a real spiritual tea."
She spoke casually, but Mo Huaiyuan was deeply moved!
How can one nourish tea leaves with their own vital energy?
This sounds like the "enlightenment" technique recorded in ancient books, which can only be performed by cultivators who have achieved a certain level of cultivation!
Although Ling Qingxue called it "a meager act," Mo Huaiyuan knew very well that achieving this was by no means easy!
He immediately became respectful: "Fellow Daoist Ling is too modest! Such skills are beyond the ordinary! I wonder... if I might have the honor of tasting a cup?"
Seeing that Mo Huaiyuan's attitude was sincere, Ling Qingxue did not refuse and nodded slightly: "Okay."
She got up and went to the study, and a moment later came out with a small, plain white porcelain jar.
Upon opening the can, a fragrance even more delicate than the previous rock tea, seemingly carrying a faint, cool aroma, wafted out, instantly calming the mind.
Ling Qingxue personally scalded the cups, took the tea, and brewed it.
Her movements were elegant and fluid, with a unique rhythm.
As the hot water was poured into the cup, Mo Huaiyuan even vaguely saw that as the tea leaves unfurled in the water, a faint, almost imperceptible, shimmering luster flashed by!
He was even more horrified!
The tea soup is clear and has a pale golden color.
Mo Huaiyuan carefully picked up the teacup and took a deep breath of the delicate tea aroma. He felt a cool sensation penetrate his mind, and the fatigue from studying ancient books for days dissipated considerably!
He took another small sip. The tea was slightly bitter at first, but then it turned into a sweet and mellow flavor. A gentle warmth slid down his throat and slowly spread to his limbs and bones. Not only did it leave a lingering fragrance in his mouth, but it also invigorated his spirit, as if he had been cleansed!
"Wonderful! Wonderful!"
Mo Huaiyuan closed his eyes, savoring the moment for a long time before opening them, his face filled with amazement and admiration. "Although this tea lacks spiritual energy, its effect of cleansing away worldly cares and nourishing the soul is almost akin to the Dao! Fellow Daoist Ling's understanding and application of the 'Dao' is truly astounding! I admire you! I admire you!"
His praise came from the bottom of his heart.
His ancestors had some knowledge of medicinal tea and spiritual tea, but it was unheard of for someone like Ling Qingxue to achieve such results with ordinary materials and through her understanding and control of "qi"!
Ling Qingxue remained calm and composed: "Fellow Daoist Mo flatters me. This is but a small matter."
Zhang Shaozhong watched from the side, feeling proud.
See? Our fairy is amazing!
Ye Meier pursed her lips, thinking that Mo Huaiyuan was making a fuss over nothing.
The atmosphere became even more harmonious because of this "spiritual tea".
Mo Huaiyuan took the opportunity to ask Ling Qingxue some questions about health preservation methods and breath sensing in ancient books. Ling Qingxue answered them patiently one by one. Although her language was still in an ancient style, she always got straight to the point, making Mo Huaiyuan feel enlightened.
Zhang Shaozhong occasionally chimed in, mainly introducing their current live streaming and "consulting" services, subtly suggesting that if Mo Huaiyuan had any clues similar to "Xishan Stone Marrow," they could continue their cooperation.
Mo Huaiyuan smiled and agreed, also saying he would keep an eye out for it.
Before we knew it, the sun was setting.
Mo Huaiyuan got up to take his leave, repeatedly thanking Ling Qingxue for her guidance and Xiao Shaozhong for his hospitality.
After seeing Mo Huaiyuan off, Ye Meier stretched and said, "That old Mo is quite nice, just a bit too polite." Ling Qingxue looked at the pot of white orchid that Mo Huaiyuan had given her and nodded gently.
Zhang Shaozhong looked at the box of precious Wuyi rock tea and the elegant orchid, feeling quite pleased with himself.
This is the first "fellow Daoist" to formally pay a visit, which is of great significance!
This means that they are no longer completely isolated in this world.
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