"I never expected that the three of you would have such keen perception; this really takes me by surprise..."

Zhu Shigu put away the book he had yet to finish, and after a low sigh, his regard for the three of them increased significantly.

He didn't really care about his identity being exposed, as he had anticipated such a situation long before; what he did not expect was that the ones who would see through this fact were not the elders or disciples of Little Bamboo House but three outsiders.

"We won't tell anyone else about this."

Although Zhu Shigu claimed not to mind, Liang Yi didn't feel the need to boast about knowing such a thing.

Su Youyi nodded on the side, agreeing with her senior brother's view on the matter.

"Let's not talk about this matter for now, come with me first."

Zhu Shigu casually waved his left hand, while his right hand threw the book in his hand.

The ancient tome, which looked quite old, scattered into bamboo leaves with a "bam" as it was in mid-air.

The bamboo leaves swirled in a specific pattern in the air, eventually forming a bamboo leaf entrance in front of Liang Yi and the others, with the other side of the entrance indistinct.

"Inside is the core space of the Eight Desolate Spirit Realm Bamboo, let's go in and talk in detail."

Zhu Shigu pointed at the light door and then to the giant green bamboo standing behind them.

"The core space of the Eight Desolate Spirit Realm Bamboo?" Liang Yi thought of the mystic space he had entered before in the Little Bamboo House in Medicine Town, along with Zhou Zuixi.

"Let's go, let's go, I can hardly wait, meow."

Grandpa Orange immediately scampered after Zhu Shigu's steps, entering the light door with him.

"Senior brother, is this okay?"

Su Youyi was a bit cautious, although Zhu Shigu had been very friendly since appearing, Su Youyi felt it was better to be careful.

"It's fine, I'm here."

Liang Yi smiled and motioned for his junior sister not to worry.

From the feedback sensed on the many Innate objects within his body, it was clear that the Tower Master held no malice toward them, but rather had always been benevolent.

This resonance between Innate objects was sometimes more useful than the mind-reading abilities of the Buddhist Sect.

And despite Grandpa Orange's seemingly carefree demeanor, in reality, he was more alert than anyone; Liang Yi believed he wouldn't joke with his own life.

Holding his junior sister's hand, Liang Yi and his junior sister stepped into the bamboo leaf entrance together.

After everyone had disappeared, the entrance slowly contracted and once again turned into a cluster of bamboo leaves floating in the air.

"Um..."

As soon as they stepped out of the light door, Liang Yi and Su Youyi intensely felt the effects that the core space of the Eight Desolate Spirit Realm Bamboo brought about.

The Spiritual Power within their bodies was jubilant; the mind also became exceptionally clear, and anything that usually required normal brainpower to understand became clear, with the sounds of the Great Dao in the Void also helping them to comprehend any Daoist Skill.

"That's amazing..."

Su Youyi exclaimed sincerely from the bottom of her heart.

The sensation was truly entrancing; the effects of cultivation here were even stronger than those of the Great Formation at the Sword Cleanse Heavenly Pool.

While the You Meng Garden Transformation Array at the Sword Cleanse Heavenly Pool also had similar effects, it was more aimed at providing assistance to cultivators on the path of the Sword Dao, whereas the Eight Desolate Spirit Realm Bamboo offered an all-encompassing acceleration without any dead angles.

And now, the Eight Desolate Spirit Realm Bamboo had reached the significant phase of transitioning from an Innate Spiritual Object to an Innate Divine Object, with its mighty mystery already at the peak of Innate Spiritual Objects; cultivating here truly felt like cheating.

[Spirit Realm]: Cultivation speed increased by 100%, probability of triggering Daoist Enlightenment increased by 20%, penalties for failing to breakthrough reduced by 30%, consumption of experience for Daoist Skills reduced by 15%. Every month of cultivation here, the Constitution subtly improves once.

"Hisss!"

Liang Yi couldn't help but take a sharp breath when he saw the effects that appeared on his panel; wasn't this cheating? This was definitely cheating. What would happen if one who already had an advantage was to use a cheat on top of that?

It took great effort for Liang Yi to suppress the strong impulse in his heart to sit down and cultivate immediately, and only then did he have the opportunity to observe the surrounding space.

This space had the distinctive characteristics of the Little Bamboo House, with crisp and vibrant bamboo forests planted everywhere.

The birds sang in waves, clear and melodious. The breeze was gentle and unhurried, and the sky looked no different from the outside world, with the clouds still lazily drifting by.

Before Liang Yi now was a stream exuding astonishing Spiritual Energy.

The stream was crystal clear to the bottom, sparkling under the warm sunlight, reminding one of a river in the countryside during summer.

"Spiritual Energy condensed into water?"

Liang Yi looked around and could only see the stream flowing out from the bamboo forest and then returning to it.

By the side of the stream, a simple tea table quietly rested, with three meditation cushions next to it.

"Please have a seat!"

Behind the tea table, Zhu Shigu was seated peacefully.

With a slight lift of his sleeve, Zhu Shigu picked up a bamboo-made teapot, effortlessly filling it with water from the stream.

Several bamboo leaves were lifted by the wind, drifting out from the bamboo forest on the other side of the stream, falling precisely into the teapot.

A bright and warm flame rose quietly, brewing the clear tea inside the pot.

Zhu Shigu's set of movements was as smooth as flowing water, simple yet beautiful, pleasing to the eye.

Liang Yi's eyes revealed an interested expression, and as instructed, he promptly pulled his junior sister to sit on two other meditation cushions.

"Who would have thought that the inside of the Eight Desolate Spirit Realm Bamboo would have such beautiful scenery!"

Feeling relaxed in both body and mind, Liang Yi praised sincerely as he spoke.

"Living here must surely be a delightful thing, wouldn't it?"

Su Youyi surveyed the surroundings and aspired in her heart to one day live out her remaining years under such beautiful scenery with her senior brother.

"Haha, if the two young friends are interested, feel free to come any time, Zhu Shigu will prepare tea for you."

Zhu Shigu laughed heartily, naturally being born as bamboo, he had a heartfelt love for bamboo. The praise from Liang Yi and the other person for this beautiful scenery made him happier than if they had complimented him directly.

Under Zhu Shigu's exceptionally good mood, even the sunlight in this space seemed to brighten a bit.

Behind where Liang Yi and the others were seated was a bamboo forest. The sunlight, filtering through the dense bamboo leaves, cast fragmented light upon everyone, warm and not scalding.

The rustling of bamboo leaves and the bird calls from within the depths of the bamboo forest complemented each other, leaving a lasting impression on anyone who heard these natural sounds.

"Hm? So, you invited Liang Yi over just because of his cultivation of the Qinglian Creation Technique, meow?"

Grandfather Orange had little interest in these things; he had seen countless imposing or refined beautiful scenes before; these were just minor displays in comparison.

Compared to scenery, he was more interested in the experiences of Zhu Shigu himself.

"Indeed, you can't hide it from you."

Zhu Shigu admitted openly with a smile.

"Is it because of the Void Green Lotus?"

Aside from this, Liang Yi could not think of any other possibility. Moreover, as both being innate plant-like spiritual objects, it was normal for the Eight Desolate Spirit Realm Bamboo to seek the Void Green Lotus.

"You guessed correctly, I need the essence of the origin of the Void Green Lotus to help me break through the wall to become an innate divine object!"

When it came to the main topic, Zhu Shigu's expression also turned serious. This matter was related to his future destiny, and he could not afford to take it lightly.

"To break through this heavenly chasm, I've tried countless methods and spent endless time, but I've never succeeded. My intersection with your master, Chen Hua, was also in order to borrow the Qinglian Creation Technique from your Taoist Sect."

Su Youyi looked towards her senior brother. Currently, only her senior brother had successfully cultivated this Body Cultivation Method, which was regarded as the number one technique in the Taoist Sect; even their master could not establish a connection with the Void Green Lotus.

Previously, she had also confidently chosen this Daoist Skill, hoping to master it; unfortunately, the outcome was quite disheartening, and to date, she still had no clue when she recalls it.

"Senior Brother is truly the most formidable!"

Su Youyi narrowed her eyes, thinking sweetly in her heart.

"It seems that just looking at the cultivation method is of no use."

Seeing Zhu Shigu in this state, Liang Yi easily guessed the outcome of the borrowing.

"Indeed, although Chen Hua lent the Qinglian Creation Technique to me, after studying it for hundreds of years, I couldn't even start, let alone establish a connection with the Void Green Lotus."

Zhu Shigu sighed and helplessly gestured, looking quite disheartened.

Although they were both innate objects, every time he tried to establish a connection with the Void Creation Green Lotus in the void, he would be cruelly rejected. It was extremely dispiriting for him.

"Actually, a few hundred years ago, I hadn't reached such a state. I only had a vague premonition, but now it really has come to a critical juncture."

Zhu Shigu reached out for the teapot and poured fragrant Qingliang tea into three bamboo cups, one by one, serving it to Liang Yi, Su Youyi, and Grandfather Orange.

"But previously, Chen Hua sent me a message, saying that his precious disciple had actually mastered this Daoist technique, and told me to find an appropriate time to invite you over as a guest."

"Master's intention… Oh, thank you."

Liang Yi was pensive, but he still politely accepted the Qingliang tea handed over by Zhu Shigu.

Su Youyi and Grandfather Orange, sitting nearby, were also attracted by the strong fragrance of the Qingliang tea, eagerly wanting to taste it.

"Mmm… Delicious."

After a simple taste, a hint of surprise flashed in Su Youyi's eyes, and she looked down at the clear tea in her cup, which had two bamboo leaves floating in it.

It was like being in a mountain stream and breathing in the morning mist, or standing by a brook experiencing the coolness of nature; a complex fusion of sensations, creating a unique and unforgettable feeling.

Liang Yi and Grandfather Orange felt the same, and it was the first time that Liang Yi had tasted such delicious Qingliang tea.

There was no use of spiritual energy to enhance the taste, whether it was the bamboo leaves or the stream water, it simply brought out their own flavor, which was the most surprising aspect for Liang Yi.

A return to simplicity and truth!

"If you like it, it's good, but once this water and bamboo leaves are taken out from here, they no longer have such spiritual energy, otherwise I would definitely gift you some," said Zhu Shigu with a chuckle.

"You're too kind, Senior Zhu. We are already fortunate to have had the chance to taste this tea."

"What's this tea called, meow?" Grandfather Orange smacked his lips, feeling a bit greedy.

"It has no name, it's just something I use to quench my thirst when reading books idly—I only occasionally take it out to serve guests."

"Such a pity, meow."

Grandfather Orange was a bit regretful that such good tea didn't have a name.

"So, how may I assist Senior Zhu?"

Liang Yi was somewhat curious because although he had established a connection with the Void Creation Green Lotus, it was a very basic type of connection. Indeed, the Green Lotus would lend him strength, but he could not reach out to touch the Green Lotus himself.

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