‘Please sit, you two. You are my honored guests now, there's no need to be reserved.’ Mr. Liu said to Ye Yunfei and Su Qingluo, his demeanor extremely amiable.
Ye Yunfei and Su Qingluo sat down beside a simple stone table. Mr. Liu personally kept them company and even poured two cups of tea himself.
The Mr. Liu before them now no longer possessed the aloofness and mystery from before. He felt like a warm host, enthusiastically entertaining his guests.
‘By the way, could the two of you tell me about the world you come from? Perhaps we know of it.’
Just when Ye Yunfei and Su Qingluo felt a bit awkward and unsure what to say, Mr. Liu took the initiative to speak.
‘Of course. If Senior does not find it bothersome, I will tell Senior about the world we come from. In truth, my true homeland is Tianxuan Continent, a very low-level Small World…’
Ye Yunfei began to speak, giving a general description of the various circumstances of Tianxuan Continent.
‘Tianxuan Continent… Mmm, I have not personally visited that Small World, but I have once perceived it. I feel it is a relatively peaceful world, like many other Small Worlds.’
After hearing Ye Yunfei's words, Mr. Liu nodded, then seemed to recall something and spoke.
‘Senior… you have once perceived Tianxuan Continent?’
Both Ye Yunfei and Su Qingluo were somewhat surprised.
‘Could this senior be from the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds? Otherwise, how could he have perceived Tianxuan Continent?’
Ye Yunfei and Su Qingluo exchanged a glance and couldn't help but send Sound Transmissions to each other with guesses.
‘I am not from the time-space of the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds.’
Right when Ye Yunfei and Su Qingluo were Sound Transmitting to each other, Mr. Liu suddenly said with a smile.
‘He seems to hear the contents of our Sound Transmission!’
Hearing Mr. Liu's words, Ye Yunfei and Su Qingluo couldn't help but turn pale with shock.
One had to know that under normal circumstances, the Sound Transmission between two people was almost impossible for a third party to overhear.
‘No need to be alarmed. I once cultivated a rather sophisticated secret art called the Heart-Reading Art. I know what you are thinking.’
Mr. Liu said with a smile.
The Heart-Reading Art?
Hearing this, Ye Yunfei and Su Qingluo were even more shocked. To know what others were thinking in their hearts – such a method was truly terrifying.
‘Yes, the Heart-Reading Art is similar to the Buddhist ‘Penetration of Others' Minds’. It can read the thoughts within someone's heart.’
Mr. Liu nodded.
‘In fact, in ancient times, the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds were also part of the vaster time-space outside. It was only later sealed off, becoming an independent time-space. During my secluded cultivation in the past, I once quietly perceived a large number of major and minor worlds, Tianxuan Continent among them. It truly is a Small World. Young ones, I never imagined you came from that Small World.’
Mr. Liu continued.
Quietly perceived a large number of major and minor worlds during secluded cultivation?
What kind of method was this?
Ye Yunfei and Su Qingluo were horrified. Forget Ye Yunfei, even Su Qingluo had never heard of such an astonishing method.
‘Please, you two, have some tea.’
Having said this, Mr. Liu motioned for Ye Yunfei and Su Qingluo to drink their tea.
Feeling it impolite to refuse his hospitality, Ye Yunfei and Su Qingluo both picked up their teacups and began to drink.
*Rumble…*
A few sips of tea went down, and suddenly, Ye Yunfei and Su Qingluo felt grand, sonorous voices arise in their hearts. These sounds could not be heard, yet were undeniably real – grand, but not harsh; on the contrary, they felt incredibly soothing, as if suddenly illuminated, granting a wondrous feeling of instant enlightenment.
Many doubts they usually had in their cultivation suddenly seemed to find answers. Many principles, meanings, and laws that had once felt profound and difficult to grasp instantly became clear, easier to understand.
In short, this feeling was like listening to the music of the Grand Dao, leading to instant enlightenment.
‘My cultivation talent seems to have improved a bit.’
Ye Yunfei said to Su Qingluo, delighted.
‘Me too. I can clearly perceive that all aspects of my talent have improved. It's the effect of the tea!’
Su Qingluo also nodded in reply.
‘Senior, this tea…’
Ye Yunfei asked directly.
‘This is Enlightenment Tea. I obtained it long ago from the Land of Ten Thousand Laws. Brewed for drinking, after consumption, the music of the Grand Dao will resonate within your body, offering many benefits. Its main effect is to improve one's comprehension ability, enhance cultivation talent, and also strengthen one's mental fortitude.’
Mr. Liu said with a smile.
‘Enlightenment Tea!’
Both Ye Yunfei and Su Qingluo were extremely surprised. It was the first time either had heard of this kind of tea. But its effects were truly astonishing!
In their excitement, Ye Yunfei and Su Qingluo hurriedly finished all the tea in their cups.
*Rumble…*
The Grand Dao's music continued to roar and echo within their bodies, feeling supremely wonderful. Both clearly felt their comprehension and cultivation talents continuously improving.
‘Just this Enlightenment Tea alone makes this trip’s gains utterly astonishing!’
Ye Yunfei sent a Sound Transmission to Su Qingluo, extremely excited.
‘Thank you, Senior, for inviting us to drink tea!’
Finally, Ye Yunfei and Su Qingluo thanked Mr. Liu simultaneously. Both understood this was Mr. Liu intentionally helping them improve their cultivation talents.
‘Heh, no need for formalities. You are our guests. It is only right to serve you tea.’
Mr. Liu smiled.
‘The food is ready. You may begin eating.’
Right at that moment, Rong'er emerged from the kitchen and spoke.
Ye Yunfei and Su Qingluo took a covert glance at Rong'er, discovering her movements were still somewhat slow and mechanical, while her gaze remained unfocused. It was simply impossible to tell where her line of sight was directed.
‘You've worked hard, Rong'er!’
Mr. Liu quickly stood up, looking at Rong'er with an expression full of doting affection.
‘You two wait a moment. I'll go help serve the dishes.’
Mr. Liu said. Then he and Rong'er went into the kitchen, bringing out four dishes and a soup: two meat dishes, two vegetable dishes, a pot of rice, and a tureen of soup.
Finally, both Mr. Liu and Rong'er sat down, right across from Ye Yunfei and Su Qingluo.
‘Alright, you two, you may start eating.’
Mr. Liu warmly invited them.
Both Ye Yunfei and Su Qingluo felt it was a bit strange. In truth, given their cultivation levels, not eating or drinking for long periods wouldn't have any effect on their bodies. Especially Su Qingluo, as an Earth Immortal expert, she certainly wouldn't normally sit down to eat meals like a mortal.
But at this moment, how could either dare to oppose Mr. Liu's intention? Thus, the four of them began eating together.
‘Rong'er, these two young ones are a pair of lovers. Their love story has many twists and is quite moving. Rong'er, would you like to hear it?’
Mr. Liu suddenly said.
‘Two young ones, could you share the story of your love in the past? Of course, if you'd rather not speak of it, that is also fine.’
Mr. Liu looked at Ye Yunfei and Su Qingluo and asked.
Upon hearing this, Su Qingluo couldn't help but blush. In her heart, she hadn't even finally defined her relationship with Ye Yunfei yet, and now they were directly called a pair of lovers.
‘Of course.’
Ye Yunfei thought for a moment, then nodded. This Mr. Liu had given them both great benefits. Telling him wasn't a problem. Besides, Ye Yunfei had already told this Mr. Liu about his background. There wasn't much to hide.
Thus, while continuing to eat, Ye Yunfei slowly narrated the past events related to love that occurred between him and Su Qingluo.
Ye Yunfei noticed both Mr. Liu and Rong'er listened rather engrossed.
Although Rong'er's gaze remained unfocused, giving a somewhat dull impression, she was indeed listening very seriously.
When hearing that the relationship between Ye Yunfei and Su Qingluo had encountered setbacks, Mr. Liu and Rong'er held hands.
When hearing about each time Ye Yunfei and Su Qingluo broke through various obstacles and successfully came together again, smiles reappeared on their faces.
Mr. Liu and Rong'er seemed deeply moved by Ye Yunfei and Su Qingluo's love story.
‘This fellow remembers things in such detail…’
During Ye Yunfei's narration, Su Qingluo couldn't help but follow his words, recalling the various events of her past with Ye Yunfei.
Thus, half an hour later, they finally finished this meal.
*Rumble…*
Suddenly, Ye Yunfei and Su Qingluo felt the food they had just eaten begin to release terrifyingly concentrated energy essences, almost instantly filling their entire bodies, even causing their bodies to slowly inflate like a balloon being filled.
Especially Ye Yunfei, because his cultivation realm was comparatively lower and he was unable to withstand such a terrifying concentration of energy essence, his body rapidly swelled, instantly increasing over tenfold in size, his flesh and blood thinning like sheets of paper.
‘The meal you just ate consisted entirely of rare spiritual ingredients. The energy essences they contain are somewhat enormous. Especially you, young one. With your current cultivation realm, you cannot withstand such a massive amount of energy essence. Let me help you dissolve it.’
Mr. Liu looked at Ye Yunfei and spoke. Then he gently placed his palm on Ye Yunfei’s shoulder.
*Whoosh…*
A soft energy slowly transmitted into Ye Yunfei's body, gentle as a spring breeze, making Ye Yunfei feel extremely comfortable. His rapidly swelling body also began to slowly return to normal.
At this moment, Su Qingluo was also circulating her energy, focusing her full concentration, beginning to refine the energy essences within her body.
An unknown amount of time later, with Mr. Liu's help, Ye Yunfei finally completely refined the massive energy essences within his body, making them his own.
‘Thank you for your assistance, Senior!’
Ye Yunfei said gratefully. He understood in his heart that if Mr. Liu had not intervened, given his own strength, he would definitely have been instantly burst apart by that terrifying concentration of energy essences earlier!
By this time, Su Qingluo had also finally finished completely refining the energy essences within her body. She was brimming with energy; the power within her even seemed a bit uncontrollable, constantly overflowing.
‘Two young ones, thank you. It has been a long time since our home was this lively. Rong'er was very happy today. I truly thank you both.’
Mr. Liu spoke.
‘Senior, there's no need to be so polite. Then, we shall take our leave.’
Hearing this, Ye Yunfei and Su Qingluo understood Mr. Liu wanted them to depart. Ye Yunfei promptly spoke.
‘Very well. I know the two of you do not wish to be seen by those outside when you leave. So, I'll directly send you out of this Small World.’
Mr. Liu nodded and said.
‘This senior's methods are truly profound. He knows what we are thinking in our hearts!’
Ye Yunfei and Su Qingluo stared at each other, horrified.
*Rumble…*
A powerful teleportation force directly manifested, wrapping around Ye Yunfei and Su Qingluo, then tore through space, directly transporting them away.
The next moment, Ye Yunfei and Su Qingluo found themselves standing outside the Small World.
‘We're out!’
Both Ye Yunfei and Su Qingluo were overjoyed.
*Whoosh! Whoosh!*
Suddenly, two spatial rings floated in front of Ye Yunfei and Su Qingluo.
‘These are gifts from me. What I said, I do not go back on my word.’
Mr. Liu's words resonated within the Soul Seas of Ye Yunfei and Su Qingluo.