Cultivation is just so scientific! Chapter 1723 - 908: Seeking the Dao

"Shilan, it's gratifying that you honor your master with fine tea, unlike Shizhen who vanished from the sect grounds for days after his return." Grandmaster Hu, beaming, accepted the teacup from Yin Shilan.

He felt a sense of smooth progression in all aspects. With the backing of his esteemed disciple, Li Shiming, his own cultivation within the Great Cultivator Realm was experiencing steady advancement.

Though his years were advancing and his inherent potential nearing its limit, the ability to outshine other great cultivators on the Dongqi Continent and ascend further in the Great Cultivator Realm was a deeply fulfilling achievement for him.

Regarding his legacy, the presence of Li Shiming, a Peak Great Cultivator, as his disciple, coupled with Yin Shilan as his Daoist companion, meant everything was exceedingly well-established.

Within the very fabric of the Ten Thousand Beast Sect, his influence had reached its zenith, largely due to Li Shiming's standing.

With a delicate inhale of the Fourth Grade Spirit Tea within his cup, he momentarily forgot his conversation with Li Shiming, his consciousness completely absorbed by the tea's essence.

Upon consuming the Fourth Grade Spirit Tea, a wondrous state befell him, with his grasp and understanding of the Great Cultivator Realm experiencing continuous growth.

Li Shiming and Yin Shilan exchanged knowing smiles.

They wisely chose not to interrupt Grandmaster Hu, recognizing that such a profound state of enlightenment typically occurs only upon the very first tasting of this particular spirit tea.

This remarkable brew originated from three Fourth Grade Inquiry Tea Trees, which Li Shiming had personally retrieved from the Cloud Island Sea and meticulously processed into the currently highest quality Fourth Grade Spirit Tea he had ever produced.

Any cultivator experiencing Fourth Grade Inquiry Tea for the initial time would invariably enter an Enlightenment State; the duration of this mystical period is intrinsically tied to the cultivator's current realm and the depth of their foundation.

Regrettably, the scarcity of Fourth Grade Inquiry Tea Trees is a significant constraint, with the combined annual yield from the trio of trees amounting to merely a single batch.

Such production was only made possible through Li Shiming's dedicated cultivation of the Fourth Grade Inquiry Tea Trees within the Heavenly Person Cave Heaven, where he specifically designated a premium plot of spirit soil for their growth.

This is indeed a treasure for cultivators of the Great Cultivator Realm, yielding just one batch annually. Back in the Divine Palace, the six Peak Great Cultivators had failed to recognize the true value of these three Fourth Grade Inquiry Tea Trees. Had they possessed Li Shiming's exceptional tea-crafting prowess, they might have fiercely competed for possession of them.

Throughout the years, Li Shiming has amassed a total of only thirty batches of Fourth Grade Inquiry Tea. A portion was consumed by himself and Yin Shilan, leaving a current stock of eighteen batches.

"Phew!" Grandmaster Hu emerged from his profound enlightenment, his eyes alight with a discernible brilliance, a clear testament to the significant benefits he had reaped.

"What manner of divine tea is this? I have nearly grasped the insight needed to advance to the Middle Stage; ascending to the Middle Stage of the Great Cultivator Realm is now merely a matter of time!" He gazed in sheer astonishment at the cup cradled in his hands, then lifted his head to pose the question to Li Shiming.

His description elevated from mere 'good tea' to 'divine tea' this time.

Truth be told, Fourth Grade Spirit Tea possessing the capacity to influence a Great Cultivator typically only manifests such effects when brewed by Li Shiming's unique skill. However, a Fourth Grade Spirit Tea that could grant a Great Cultivator direct insights into their cultivation had never been documented before.

"This is Fourth Grade Inquiry Tea, which I chanced upon during my travels. Its truly magical effect is experienced only on the very first tasting!" Li Shiming responded with a gentle smile.

"What a shame, then." Grandmaster Hu sighed, shaking his head.

It remained ambiguous whether his regret stemmed from the extreme rarity of the Fourth Grade Inquiry Tea or the fact that its potent effects were fleeting, vanishing after the initial consumption.

He also came to understand that obtaining more of this tea, with its miraculous properties, would be an arduous undertaking. Were it not for his close association with Li Shiming, he might never have even learned of its existence.

"On a related note, here is the intelligence regarding potential Great Cultivators within the Ten Thousand Beast Sect. We have prepared certain spiritual medicines, and we require you to concoct a batch of Spirit Pills to aid their advancement to the Great Cultivator level!" Grandmaster Hu recalled the primary purpose of his visit and presented a Jade Scroll.

Li Shiming, however, did not immediately accept the Jade Scroll, as the internal affairs of the Ten Thousand Beast Sect held little interest for him.

Frankly speaking, had the Ten Thousand Beast Sect not treated him commendably, he would have had no reason to remain affiliated with them.

Given his formidable strength, an organization like this sect felt more like an encumbrance.

"Alchemy can be undertaken at any moment; I currently have few outstanding alchemy requests!" Li Shiming casually gestured as he spoke.

Despite thirty years having elapsed, the output of resources for Great Cultivators remains scarce. Even if every resource generated within the Cultivation World over this three-decade span were processed by him, the quantity would still be inconsequential.

He engaged in alchemy within a contained environment, skillfully managing five Fourth Grade Pill Furnaces concurrently, thereby enabling the simultaneous alchemical production across all five vessels.

"I must extend my gratitude on behalf of all cultivators!" Grandmaster Hu declared, his face beaming with elation.

Upon learning that Li Shiming's return would take thirty years, he had proactively gathered all the necessary spiritual medicine for advancing to the Great Cultivator stage for the Ten Thousand Beast Sect.

As soon as Li Shiming refines this batch of Spirit Pills intended for Great Cultivator advancement, the Ten Thousand Beast Sect is poised to see multiple Great Cultivators emerge in rapid succession.

"Master, please accept these ten protective talismans. You and the sect's Great Cultivators may each take two. I shall craft another batch in the future to solidify the sect's foundation!" Li Shiming then remembered something and presented ten talismans to Grandmaster Hu.

These ten protective talismans were meticulously created by him, utilizing blank talismans he himself had crafted as a Peak Great Cultivator. Each talisman was imbued with two divine skills: 'Divine Eye' and 'Instant Tread.'

They grant the wielder the ability to traverse space over a distance of eight thousand li, offering unparalleled safety to any within the Great Cultivator Realm.

These artifacts surpass even the protective Jade Talismans created by other Peak Great Cultivators. Regardless of a Peak Great Cultivator's prowess in escape techniques within the Cultivation World, their fleeing speed cannot rival that of 'Instant Tread.'