Mu Zhicong laughed aloud. "You're not just chewing on peonies. Are you playing the lute to a cow? I'm just joking. I hope fellow Niu doesn't mind. (,) "
Li Qingshan smiled faintly. "The tea is good, but the water is just so-so. Zijian, it's the same with making friends. You have to choose good water, or you'll be ruining the tea. "
Yu Zijian agreed with a murmur, which made Mu Zhicong's expression change.
However, the tea brewer became irritated first. "Kid, you're pretending to know when you don't. You're blabbering nonsense. I've obtained this water from the Sky spiritual spring on Mount Biluo."
Mu Zhicong said, "Fellow Niu, you probably haven't heard of the Sky spiritual spring before! It ranks ninety-seventh on the list of spiritual springs of the Green province. "
This ranking was not very high, but it was already very impressive to be able to be ranked in the top one hundred in the thirty thousand miles of Azure Province. The top ninety-six places were all occupied by famous sects, so how could a small rogue cultivator have the chance to taste it?
The tea brewer huffed. "Kid, you sure are knowledgeable. You really do come from the Green Vine mountain after all …"
Li Qingshan said, "So what?"
The tea brewer said, "So what? If you can bring out even better water, then I'll treat you to the pot of tea. Otherwise … "He gave off his aura. He was actually a seventh layer Qi Practitioner.
Yu Zijian said in a hurry, "Senior, please don't be angry. My friend was just saying …"
Li Qingshan stopped her and smiled. "There are probably more famous springs in the world than a single list of famous springs. Since senior wants to treat me to it, then I'll accept." He took out a jar of clear water from his hundred treasures pouch and placed it before the tea brewer.
This was a spiritual spring that Li Qingshan had found underground by following the spiritual river to its source. The water was cold and sweet, enough to seep into people's hearts. Although he did not know the way of tea, he could sense that the spiritual qi in the water was much denser than some Sky spiritual spring.
Most of the spiritual springs in the world originated from extremely deep underground. As they flowed to the surface, the spiritual qi would disperse, and the water quality would instead deteriorate. But how many people in the world could go deep underground, and how many people would go deep underground just for a jar of spirit spring water to make a cup of tea?
That spirit spring was guarded by one of the strongest Daemons. Even if Qi Practitioners went there, they would only be able to survive. If Li Qingshan, the leader of the demon soldiers, wanted to drink some water, how could he refuse?
The jar was just an ordinary porcelain jar. Mu Zhicong watched with folded arms, waiting for Li Qingshan to make a fool of himself. Yu Zijian was filled with worry and concern.
The tea sommelier casually opened the porcelain jar and looked inside. The resentful sneer on his face suddenly froze. "This … this water?" A layer of white mist floated on the surface of the water, and as soon as the jar was taken out, a layer of water condensed on top of it.
Mu Zhicong walked over impatiently. "What do you think of this water?!" He was also stunned. The spiritual aura emitted from this jar of water was actually not inferior to that of many medicinal pills.
The tea sommelier scooped up a cup of water in a hurry and drank it. He shivered. The clear water seemed to be even colder than Ice. He refused to believe it, so he scooped up his own water with a copper ladle and placed it in the jar. Before long, the water in the ladle had actually frozen.
"That's right, that's right! This is Ice Condensate water!"
Li Qingshan had never thought the water he had retrieved from the underground spring would actually possess something like this. "How is it? Is it better than your water?"
The tea sommelier said dejectedly, "The Ice Condensate water that ranks fifty-two is obviously much better than Sky spring water. I've misjudged you. I never thought sir would actually be able to enter the Icesight palace!"
"I've never heard of this Icesight palace. I've said it before. The renowned springs of the world cannot be covered by a mere list of renowned springs. Thank you for your hospitality, senior." As Li Qingshan said that, he was about to stash away the jar of water.
"Wait!" The tea sommelier stopped Li Qingshan in a hurry.
"What, you're going back on your word?" Li Qingshan asked.
"It's just a cup of tea. I can still afford it. I'm Lu Ziyu. How many spiritual stones are you willing to sell this jar of water for?" Lu Ziyu's eyes shone, looking at Li Qingshan eagerly, or perhaps the jar of Ice Condensate water.
The people of the Green Vine mountain had never expected the situation to develop like this. This Niu Juxia had actually taken out spiritual water that completely surpassed the Sky spring. Not only did they not spend a single copper coin to drink this extremely luxurious pot of renowned tea, but they even made a profit.
Mu Zhicong was surprised. "Are you old senior Lu?"
Lu Ziyu's cultivation was not particularly great, but he was skilled in the way of tea, so he was rather renowned among Qi Practitioners. It was said that he had brewed tea for many Foundation Establishment cultivators in the past and was treated as an esteemed guest. Never did they think he would actually appear in the town and manage this Tranquil tea house.
Lu Ziyu nodded reservedly.
Mu Zhicong refused to accept this. "I've heard that Ice Condensate water is suited for forging swords and artifacts, but I've never heard that it's suited for brewing tea."
Lu Ziyu said, "How ignorant! The temperature of Ice Condensate water is extremely low, so most people think it's unsuited for brewing tea. Little do they know that only when ice and fire work together can the taste of tea be unleashed to the limit. However, it requires extremely great skill from the tea master. " He was obviously a tea master with great skill like that. Suddenly seeing such fine water, how could he let it go?
Mu Zhicong's face darkened, but he could not lose his temper.
Li Qingshan said, "Please name your price, senior!"
Lu Ziyu said, "Thirty spiritual stones."
Cheng Jiali cried out slightly. The jar of water was actually even more expensive than the pot of tea Just Now. Thirty spiritual stones was a tremendous sum to a measly Qi Practitioner like her.
Li Qingshan said, "Given senior's character, you won't go so far as to cheat me. Thirty spiritual stones then!"
Lu Ziyu never expected Li Qingshan to not haggle. He rejoiced inside and nodded while stroking his beard. "You're worth teaching!"
"However, I do have a small request!"
"What is it?"
"Senior, please use this water to brew a pot of Worriless Tea for me!"
Lu Ziyu glared at him. "Kid, don't be too greedy!" He wanted to waste his water and his tea leaves. If he used the Ice Condensate water to brew a pot of Worriless Tea, he would have to sell it for at least fifty spiritual stones.
Li Qingshan said, "I won't hide it from senior, I have more than this jar of water." He paused for a moment. "I would also like to see senior's profound tea ceremony. If senior really won't agree, then I can only keep this water for myself." He sighed and was about to put away the water.
"Wait! I'm itching to try my hand today. I'll satisfy your small request. "Lu Ziyu gritted his teeth and agreed. If only the cost was considered, this price seemed barely acceptable.
Listening to Li Qingshan's words, not only did he have more than one jar of water, but he also seemed to know where the spring was. If he could provide him with this Ice Condensate water for a long time, it would definitely be of great benefit to his tea ceremony.
Lu Ziyu couldn't wait to scoop up the water and cook the tea. Every movement was elegant and natural, but he didn't use an open flame. Instead, he held the teapot in his hand and used his own true qi to cook the tea. He precisely controlled the heat, and there was nothing else in his eyes.
A moment later, Lu Ziyu let out a light breath and opened the lid of the teapot. A strange fragrance rose and lingered, far superior to the Worriless Tea from before. The guests behind the curtains suddenly stopped what they were doing and turned their heads.
A few Qi Practitioners on the street outside stopped and sniffed. "What is this smell? It smells so good!"
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