To achieve immortality, I cultivate using Qi Luck - Chapter 751

Chapter 751: Chapter 330: Where Does the Hidden City Come From

Just as the battle in Hanzhong was in full swing, Lu Yuan in Baling city, also received an unexpected guest.

Chenyuan Palace, Meichang Garden.

It was already deep winter, and small flakes of snow drifted down from the sky, falling on the plum trees in the courtyard, forming a light layer of frost.

Under the pressure of the cold, the pink plum blossoms burst into radiant bloom, emitting a faint, lingering fragrance. As the cold wind wafted through the garden, it was absolutely refreshing.

In the garden, there was a small pavilion. At this time, on the third floor of the pavilion, there was only a small canopy covering the top, with doors pushed open all around. A railing circled the pavilion, and a table was placed in the center for people to rest.

At this moment, inside the pavilion, Lu Yuan was leisurely brewing tea and burning incense, every movement was extremely focused, appearing to enjoy the activity.

Opposite him, sat an old man in a white robe. This man had white hair and a silver beard, an air of ethereal grace about him, looking very much like an immortal.

By this appearance alone, if he appeared in the mortal world, the common folk would surely exclaim in amazement at this old immortal.

However, this old man, who was seen as an immortal in the eyes of mortals, was equally seated at this moment. But as he watched Lu Yuan busying himself, his expression revealed a touch of surprise, while his eyes occasionally flickered with excitement, hesitation, and other emotions. He did not have the calm and tranquil demeanor typical of an immortal, nor the peace of an uninhibited life.

“Phew.”

After bustling about for a while, Lu Yuan finally prepared the first cup of fragrant tea, then picked up the teapot and poured a cup for the old man and himself. After putting it down, he laughed and said, “I have kept you waiting, Fellow Daoist.

In the heavy snow of winter, plum blossoms bloomed abundantly.

This full garden view was the perfect moment to enjoy tea and watch the plums.

During my early years, when I was a mountain hunter, I enjoyed brewing tea and watching the snow for leisure.

After that, when I first embarked on the path of cultivation, I did not give up this pleasure.

It wasn’t until later when I established my foundation and became a lord that the mundane affairs of life began to take up so much of my time that I gradually had less leisure.

In recent years, waging war in the north and the south, in constant motion and busyness, made Chu State thriving as ever, solidifying its foundation for hegemony.

But my hobby was neglected because of this.

Fortunately, over the past two years, the kingdom has been at peace and thriving, and I have been able to settle down in Baling, managing to pick up this long-lost hobby.

Today, with your arrival, Fellow Daoist, the timing is perfect.

Speaking of which, Lu Yuan pointed to the plum forest in full bloom in the garden, and said with a hint of joy, “After last night’s fresh snowfall of early winter, the plum trees throughout the garden are in full bloom. This is the first bloom of the plums in the early winter, the most tender and charming. Today, as we make tea with plum blossoms, while the white snow flutters around, we sit down together and talk, which is the most elegant activity in the world.”

Following the gradual strengthening of his personal talents and skills, and gradually reaching the highest level of the present age, the sense of crisis in Lu Yuan’s heart naturally eased a lot.

In addition, the hegemony of Chu State is in its early stage, with his own Qi Luck gathering rapidly. Every moment he can manipulate an increasingly larger amount of Heavenly Qi, and the speed of his cultivation is getting faster and faster.

Given these two factors, Lu Yuan’s success has been fully recognized.

As a result, the tension in his heart is no longer as heavy as before and he has gradually begun to relax.

He has countless lifetimes and is no longer faced with external threats. His life’s work has begun to take shape. Naturally, there is no need to keep pushing himself.

So, in his spare time, in addition to necessary cultivation and political affairs, Lu Yuan began to pick up some small hobbies of his past.

The act of brewing tea and watching the snow in front of him is one such example.

Even beyond his original hobbies, he actively learned the four arts of Zither, Chess, Calligraphy, and Painting, enriching himself.

Believe it or not.

Perhaps due to his relaxed state of mind, he had some new insights. Under the cultivation of these hobbies, Lu Yuan’s mental state had a major breakthrough, understanding the level of controlled relaxation.

The proficiency of his cultivation and handling of affairs increased, and the speed of cultivation was even a bit faster than before.

It was indeed a surprise gain.

“Your Highness is uninhibited and unbounded, returning to the simplicity and truth of nature. He sees everything as natural. Now seeing the natural beauty, of course, he is very delighted.”

The old man in front of him listened to Lu Yuan’s words and also complimented in agreement.

“Fellow Daoist is too kind. Regarding my cultivation, I am still far from returning to simplicity and truth, and the realm of the uninhibited.”

Upon hearing this, Lu Yuan was quite delighted.

As the King of Chu, he held the power of a nation, conducting the fate of thousands of people. Of course, he was often flattered by people.

But having heard so much flattery, it gradually began to tire him.

By now, normal people’s flattery could hardly move his heart anymore.

Only when people of stature like the man in front of him complimented him, could he derive pleasure.

However, while he was pleased, he did not let it go to his head. After taking a small sip of the fragrant tea he brewed, the flavor lingered on his lips and teeth. He then spoke with a touch of solemnity, “Feishuang Tao is far away in Guangling, my relationship with Fellow Daoist Jinyun from the past was only an acquaintance at the Inescapable Meeting.

Now, Fellow Daoist has traveled far and wide to Baling to see me, so I have to ask, why have you come?”

Lu Yuan looked at the old man in front of him, his expression serious.

This person before him was not of ordinary status.

As mentioned before, there are six great Taoist temples in the world, or to be precise, in Yong, Qing, and Yang states, and the islands of the East Sea, namely, Purple Cloud and Feishuang Tao in Yangzhou, Dan Ding Path and Cang Long Way in Qingzhou, Dan Ding Path again in Yong state, and Juling Path from the East Sea.

These six big Taoist temples each have a Cave World and are the leaders of their respective Immortal Sect, being real immortal cultivators.

And this Fellow Daoist Jinyun in front of him, is a true person from Feishuang Tao, equivalent to Anqiu from Dan Ding Path.

When Lu Yuan attended the Inescapable Meeting before, this person and Anqiu were present at the same grand event.