Chapter 1225: The Qin Sect, the Spiritual Tea

“Old man! Are you just going to keep watching like this?”
As Happy spoke, the head of the Qin Sect shook his head with a kind smile in the air. With a flick of his long sleeves, the invisible force of heaven’s will and spiritual pressure that filled the valley vanished instantly.
As a master of heaven’s will, the head of the Qin Sect had naturally noticed Happy’s arrival long ago! The reason he had remained disguised as an ordinary old man was because Happy was accompanied by two strange girls.
One had a low level of cultivation;
the other, though also at a low level, had a very peculiar physique…
What surprised him even more were those hands that emitted musical tones—the head of the Qin Sect detected an aura of “musical resonance” from Wind Chime.
This discovery made him choose to stay calm, temporarily ignoring Happy’s arrival and carefully observing this girl with the Nine Yin Cut-off Veins.
It wasn’t until Wind Chime used the Nine Turns Golden Needle Technique to stimulate her life potential and rapidly boost her cultivation, breaking through the pressure of the heaven’s will master, that he was truly shocked.
Truly worthy of the Nine Yin Cut-off Veins…
Although the time it took to boost her cultivation wasn’t long, the power she unleashed—comparable to, or even surpassing, that of a heaven’s will master—was undeniably real. That was already quite remarkable!
Even a genius like Happy, who was extremely talented, found it extremely troublesome. The Qin Sect, of course, grew increasingly delighted the more they observed her.
With a wave of his hand, the power that filled the world vanished instantly!
Without the suppression of heaven’s will, Wind Chime’s pressure lessened, and her strength gradually flowed back, allowing her to regain some clarity after losing control.
When she opened her eyes, the scene before her left her utterly astonished!
Her target of attack was actually Happy…
What was going on?
At first, Wind Chime was shocked, then filled with shame and frustration—her temper flared up instantly!
Clang!!!
The musical tones remained intense, but nearly a hundred sound blades abruptly changed direction in mid-air, abandoning their focus on Happy and pouring continuously toward the head of the Qin Sect.
The head of the Qin Sect remained calm…
Until he moved in close and acted swiftly!
With a single pull from his elbow, several silver strings appeared across his chest, and his other hand quickly connected to them.
By the time these actions were completed, the massive river of blades had just reached him…
…
The head of the Qin Sect pulled out several strings from his robe with his three remaining fingers, using his own body as the instrument and the strings as the strings—merging man and instrument!
With a light press of his hand, the magnificent Qin Gang that had once shone in the desert palace reappeared!

Round as a jade disk, it gave the impression of being indestructibly hard yet smooth to the touch. This Qingeang, several meters in diameter, appeared before the leader of the Qin Sect!
Boom!!!!
Countless dazzling sword beams struck fiercely against the jade-like Qingeang, which was several dozen centimeters thick…
Yet something even more astonishing happened.
Those dazzling sword beams made no thunderous noise upon hitting the Qingeang, nor did they create any air currents. The rivers of sound and sword beams seemed to vanish into the Qingeang like mud cows disappearing into the sea.
Not only was Wind Chime stunned by this scene, but even Happy was deeply impressed by the Qin Sect leader’s ability to effortlessly counterwave after wave of powerful attacks.
As expected!
In the martial arts world of the Central Plains, all schools of martial arts emphasize the principle of mutual restraint and balance.
Wind Chime’s Tianmo Qin skills, passed down from the Six-Fingered Qin Demon, could counter most martial arts, even most peerless techniques. But in front of the Qin Sect leader, all her efforts were in vain.
Completely defeated!
Wind Chime’s Tianmo Qin skills were utterly overwhelmed by the Qin Sect leader.
Watching the Qin Sect leader effortlessly dismantle her attacks with such ease, Wind Chime’s already weakened spirit could no longer hold on.
Pfft!
A mouthful of blood sprayed onto the ground nearby.
The bloodstains were shocking to behold.
Whoosh!
In a flash, Happy appeared behind Wind Chime.
Placing one hand on her back, he sent a powerful inner energy gently into her body, slightly restoring some of her strength.
“It’s been a few days. It’s great to see the sect leader recovered.”
“Thank you! I’m sorry for being rude to you, Young Hero Happy. Haha…” Although the Qin Sect leader was speaking to Happy, his eyes kept drifting toward Wind Chime, his admiration hidden deep in his gaze impossible to conceal.
“During my journey in the desert, I had the chance to witness the sect leader’s prowess. I happen to have a friend who also practices the Qin art, so I wanted to introduce her to you, hoping she could learn something from such an elder. But in front of you, she’s like a baby, powerless to resist.”
“You flatter me.”
As soon as Happy finished speaking, the Qin Sect leader’s expression shifted from relaxed to solemn. “I’ve dedicated over fifty years to practicing the Qin art. Though this young girl is still young, her skill level is quite advanced. Her mastery fills me with shame—I feel as if I’ve wasted decades of my life.”
Hearing the Qin Sect leader’s praise, Happy finally felt relieved.
“The girl’s skills are already extraordinary. If it weren’t for my own expertise in the Qin art, this old body probably wouldn’t have stood a chance.”

These words were spoken by the Master of the Qin Sect to Wind Chime.
A blush appeared on Wind Chime’s pale face—whether from excitement or shame was unclear. After all, she had just used a secret technique she had acquired not long ago. Even so, she was still far from achieving her goal of becoming a master who could defy the laws of heaven.
“Hahaha… Come, sit.”
The Master of the Qin Sect dispelled his Qin Gang aura and reverted to his ordinary old man appearance.
“Although my Qin Sect is simple, our health-promoting tea is quite famous throughout the martial world. Please, come in…”
At the Master’s invitation, Happy summoned the Thousand-Faced Fox and Xu Yao. Xu Yao helped the weak Wind Chime up, and they all entered the thatched cottage.
The cottage was very simple but neatly kept—there was a table surrounded by several cushions. On the table, a delicate small stove emitted a faint white incense. With a slight breath, one could feel the soothing aroma filling the air. There was also a set of tea utensils on the table…
The group stepped inside.
Without further pleasantries, the Master of the Qin Sect chose a cushion and sat down, calmly beginning to brew tea.
A master who could defy the laws of heaven brewing tea… How many people in the martial world could enjoy such treatment?
Wind Chime and Xu Yao dared not breathe loudly, fearing their breathing might disturb the Master’s focused movements. In the cottage, only Happy remained calm.
The Master of the Qin Sect still owed a great debt from their journey across the desert, and since the sect’s sacred token was still in his hands, it was only natural for him to receive such treatment. Besides… Happy had long become indifferent to masters who could defy the laws of heaven!
After personally killing the leader of the Heaven and Earth Alliance, he now wore the Heavenly Demon Armor, wielded the Heavenly Crystal Divine Weapon and the Tiger Soul Divine Weapon, and had a body strengthened by the “Meridians Transformation Scripture” and the “Soul Purification Scripture.” He had also practiced the “Supreme Skill of Ruling Heaven and Earth,” changing his perspective and vision of the world.
To others, the Master of the Qin Sect was a supreme master beyond reach, but in Happy’s eyes, he was just an ordinary master—a sect leader whose strength was even lower than that of the leader of the Heaven and Earth Alliance.
The first cup of tea was poured. The aroma slowly wafted out of the cup, like clouds and mist.
Happy casually picked it up, took a pretend sip, and drank it in three gulps… A warm current flowed through his body, turning into scorching internal energy that rushed into his dantian.
Happy was shocked, his expression changing slightly.
Ding!
System notification:
“You have tasted the health-promoting tea brewed by the Master of the Qin Sect personally. Your internal energy has increased by 100 points!”
Happy’s face was filled with astonishment!

Action frozen!
Immediately, Kaixin gasped in astonishment! His gaze turned intense as he fixed his eyes on the leader of the Qin Sect:
“Truly excellent tea!”
A single cup of tea could boost internal energy by 100 points—nearly on par with the Shaolin Temple’s sacred treasure, the “Great Rejuvenation Elixir.” If he could drink more cups…
As Kaixin indulged in such thoughts, eager to acquire all the tea, the leader of the Qin Sect seemed to sense his excitement. Smiling, he said, “Our Qin Sect’s Restorative Tea not only helps restore and nourish internal energy and spirit but, after being carefully crafted by me, also has a certain effect on boosting internal energy. Of course, this depends on an individual’s level of cultivation…”
He paused, then pushed the three cups on the tea tray toward Qianmian Renhu, Fengling, and Xu Yao, continuing, “However, one should not drink too much of this tea. Its effect on boosting internal energy is only effective the first time; further consumption yields little benefit—far less than diligent self-practice…”
These words instantly dispelled Kaixin’s desire to drink more.
By then, Qianmian Renhu, Fengling, and Xu Yao had already picked up their cups and begun savoring the tea.
Kaixin could imagine their shocked expressions later. He put down his cup and waited silently…
“Ah!”
“This tea!”
“Excellent tea! Thank you so much, Sect Leader!”
The first two exclamations came from Xu Yao and Fengling. After drinking the tea, they received system notifications indicating a boost in internal energy, leaving them astonished and unable to hide their delight.
Fengling not only had all her injuries healed but also saw her internal energy increase by 100 points!
Xu Yao advanced directly from the middle stage of the Liberation Realm to the later stage—she could enter the Non-Action Realm after just a short period of cultivation. This was a true leap forward.
Yet, compared to them, Qianmian Renhu was even more fortunate!
She gained a boost of 120 points in internal energy. Her face turned rosy, and her eyes shone brightly—thanks to the tea’s miraculous effects, she had reached the pinnacle of the Mythical Realm. She expressed her gratitude eagerly.
The leader of the Qin Sect smiled, stroking his beard:
“If you want to thank someone, thank your master. Without him, our sect wouldn’t have bestowed this blessing upon you. But Restorative Tea is extremely rare—only one pot is produced each year, which can be divided into six cups. As for the remaining cups, young Kaixin, they’re yours…”
The two remaining cups were placed in small jade pots and pushed toward Kaixin.
He nodded.
“Thank you for such a generous gift.”

“Happy Young Master has done great favors to our sect in the desert; this is just a simple act of hospitality. Please forgive me…” Though the Qin Sect’s leader said this, Happy and his group did not consider it ordinary hospitality at all. Its value even exceeded that of the Fire Qilin’s blood, and it was said that only one pot could be produced.
After the tea ceremony…
Let’s discuss serious matters!