The Silver Mist White Tea offered no further benefits for cultivators of their advanced level.
These were merely supplementary aspects; their true function was to purify the mind and allow one to comprehend one's true nature.
Even at their current realm, a minor boost could still be gained.
This, in turn, highlighted the preciousness of the Silver Mist White Tea.
"As expected of an exquisite spiritual tea, tsk, tsk, good tea, good tea!"
Wu Tao gently placed the teacup in his hand onto the nearby tea table, expressing his sincere admiration.
Finally, Wu Tao understood the origin of the name Silver Mist White Tea, and naturally, its value.
Earlier, when Wu Tao took a sip, he found a subtle realization appearing in his mind.
Putting down the teacup, Wu Tao savored the sensation and gave Wu Li a thumbs-up.
Seeing Wu Tao’s look of enjoyment, Wu Li's face bloomed into a smile.
"This tea is truly the best of the best. While I may not understand the art of tea, I can surmise the immense value of Silver Mist White Tea."
Wu Tao could see that Wu Li had put in considerable effort and made sacrifices to win him over.
Unfortunately, Wu Tao could only tell him, with great cruelty, that it was all a futile effort that would ultimately end in failure.
For at this very moment, Wu Tao had no intention of being indebted to anyone.
"This tea is a product unique to Mingze County, with extremely low annual output. Our Wu family only has a small stock and reserves it for entertaining distinguished guests."
Wu Li was a very intelligent man.
With this statement, he not only emphasized the tea's rarity but also subtly flattered Wu Tao.
However, such tactics were insufficient to make Wu Tao lose his head and act irrationally.
"Thank you for your hospitality, Senior. Setting aside everything else, for this cup of tea alone, my visit to the Marvelous Artifact Pavilion was worthwhile!"
Wu Tao's measured, somewhat evasive reply left Wu Li feeling rather dejected...
His strenuous efforts had only earned him a single cup of tea as thanks, which felt rather cheap.
Gratitude was merely a simple phrase, worth nothing.
...
"Does little friend have a place to stay in this city?"
Wu Li looked at Wu Tao with sincere earnestness.
His expression seemed to imply that if Wu Tao claimed to have no lodging, he would immediately arrange a place for him.
However, regardless of Wu Li's enthusiasm, Wu Tao would absolutely not stay in accommodations he arranged.
Wu Tao's current visit to Mingze County was not to gain fame as an alchemist, nor was it purely for enjoyment.
The bottleneck of the Nascent Soul stage was not easily overcome, and he did not have the luxury of lingering in one place.
And now, Wu Li clearly wished for him to reside there long-term and refine pills for the Wu family, which was impossible.
If he stayed here, how could Wu Tao break through to the Nascent Soul stage quickly, and how could he gather his own forces to return to the underground immortal cultivation world for revenge?
"Thank you for your kind offer, Senior. I have already found a place to stay."
"Alright, goodbye..."
Having said this, Wu Tao gave Wu Li no opportunity for further conversation.
He directly stood up, clasped his fists towards Wu Li, and said, "I must thank you again for your generous hospitality today, Senior. I have matters to attend to and must depart."
Wu Li intended to ask Wu Tao where he would be staying, but before he could, Wu Tao preempted him.
Facing Wu Tao's reply, Wu Li desperately wanted to speak but found himself at a loss for words.
After all, he was a Nascent Soul stage cultivator, and after being rejected repeatedly, his pride and dignity prevented him from probing further.
"In that case, allow me to escort little friend out!"
Wu Li sighed, realizing he could not keep Wu Tao, and made a gesture for him to proceed, then began to walk him out.
"Please, Senior, stay your steps. I shall take my leave!"
Outside the entrance of the Marvelous Artifact Pavilion, Wu Tao clasped his fists at Wu Li and, under the astonished gazes of countless cultivators, strode away.
As Wu Tao's figure gradually disappeared at the end of the street, an extremely sharp-witted Wu family disciple ran up to Wu Li and whispered, "Ancestor, shall I..."
Hearing his descendant's question, Wu Li waved his hand slightly, then gestured for the other attendants to close the doors of the Marvelous Artifact Pavilion.
Once the doors were shut, Wu Li said in a low voice, "There is no need. This person's identity is exceedingly mysterious, and he is exceptionally cautious. I have observed countless individuals throughout my life, yet I cannot fathom his depth...
"This alone is enough to conclude that he must have backup plans. If you were to follow him and were not discovered, it would be fine...
"But if you were discovered, it would be troublesome. You might end up losing more than you gained..."
Wu Li's gaze was filled with complexity at this moment.
Truth be told, he was no less curious about Wu Tao's identity.
A grandmaster alchemist could not simply appear out of thin air.
What terrifying forces lay behind him?
Or what kind of master could have taught him?
What astonished him the most was that he sensed a sliver of threat from this late-stage Core Formation cultivator.
This was the primary reason he had not harbored any ill intentions from the beginning.
...
"Let's go, you two escort me, and we'll have a good look around this city!"
Wu Tao said to the two young girls, Nangong Nan and Nangong Xing.
...
Walking on the road, Wu Tao pondered how to recruit the two sisters without them refusing.
This was a situation he had never encountered in his life.
This was a wasteful endeavor.
Because experiencing something for the first time, especially something unfamiliar, always brought about nervousness and unease.
...
Ye Yun and Ye Qingyi, brother and sister, had actively sought to become Wu Tao's disciples. They had begged him, not the other way around.
Furthermore, it was only after he had saved their lives that Wu Tao reluctantly accepted them.
As for Nangong Nan and Nangong Xing, the situation was entirely different.
This time, was Wu Tao lusting after their bodies?
Bah, incorrect!
It was their exceptionally rare aptitude that had caught his eye.
...
Wu Tao's face flickered with worry from time to time, as if he were grappling with an insurmountable dilemma.
The Twin Divine Body, if cultivated properly, would be an invaluable asset, bringing him boundless benefits in the future.
In normal circumstances, it would be a simple matter for a late-stage Core Formation cultivator like Wu Tao to accept two early-stage Qi Refining disciples.
But life was unpredictable.
What if Nangong Nan and Nangong Xing were stubborn individuals?
Like the Shao brothers, who refused to change their ways even unto death, Wu Tao would be powerless.
...
Under the guidance of Nangong Nan and Nangong Xing, Wu Tao purchased quite a few items.
During this process, Wu Tao offered Nangong Nan and Nangong Xing numerous pointers on cultivation.
He refused to believe that after exploring for so long and dropping so many hints, Nangong Nan and Nangong Xing would still understand nothing.
...
Nangong Nan and Nangong Xing were by no means fools and soon grasped Wu Tao's intentions.
Nangong Nan nodded gently to her sister Nangong Xing, and Nangong Xing returned a smile. The two sisters, with their minds in sync, instantly understood each other.
Nangong Nan and Nangong Xing gradually led Wu Tao to a secluded and quiet place.
Walking up a set of cyan stone steps, Nangong Nan and Nangong Xing brought Wu Tao into a small house protected by a simple restrictive array.
The area around the house was impeccably clean, indicating it was regularly swept. Nearby, two rows of green bamboo swayed gently in the breeze, rustling softly, with a faint fragrance filling the air.
Wu Tao nodded slightly upon seeing this.
Although this place was remote and desolate, the two sisters had managed to make it so elegant and beautiful...
This showed that despite living a somewhat arduous life, they had maintained excellent habits.
This was already commendable.
Throughout their journey, Wu Tao had remained silent.
Only when they ventured further into the more secluded areas did a faint smile appear on his face, and he watched quietly.
Normally, when a guide leads one further off the beaten path, their intentions are not good.
However, in the case of Wu Tao and the sisters Nangong Nan and Nangong Xing, the situation was entirely different.
How could a domesticated dog dare to harbor ambitions against a tiger?
Therefore, another possibility arose.
That is, when both parties wished to discuss more discreet matters, they would find a secluded, quiet place with few people.
...
Standing in front of the small house, Wu Tao spoke.
"My intentions, I believe you both understand."
"I wish for you sisters to become my disciples and follow me."
"As your master, I will take care of your cultivation from now on. What do you say?"
...
Upon hearing this, Nangong Nan and Nangong Xing exchanged a glance, their expressions relaxed, and smiles appeared on both their faces.
Nangong Nan and Nangong Xing had made such a prediction beforehand.
However, there was a chance this prediction could be wrong, and if it were, they would be in grave danger.
...
After all, the two sisters were merely ordinary cultivators in the Qi Refining stage.
In the eyes of outsiders, they possessed no value or status.
Therefore, Nangong Nan and Nangong Xing understood that they had no room for negotiation.
Since Wu Tao had made such a generous offer, in the future, the two sisters would have to repay him a hundredfold.
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