Yuantian Pidao

Chapter 339 The Great Dao of Shared Understanding
At Qingxin Xiaozhu, the subtle aroma of tea permeates the air.

"This is the Flame Sparrow Tea cultivated by the Chen family. I brought some with me this time. Fellow Daoist Taiping, please."

With her delicate hands, Chen Jingshu brewed the spiritual tea and gestured for him to drink.

Looking at Chen Jingshu like this, Jiang Chen nodded. Perhaps because her injuries had not yet healed, Chen Jingshu's complexion was pale and she looked even more delicate.

"As expected of a second-grade superior spiritual tea, this tea is truly exceptional."

As the crimson tea entered his throat, an extremely strong aroma burst forth, and Jiang Chen's eyes brightened slightly.

Compared to the wild tea cultivated by the Taiping Sect itself, this Flame Sparrow Tea is indeed remarkable. Its aroma is subtle yet intense, and once it bursts forth, it is refreshing and invigorating. Most importantly, he felt that his soul was being nourished, though very slightly, it was definitely there.

Given his current spiritual strength, ordinary spiritual objects are of no use to him.

"It is indeed a good thing. This tea has the effect of nourishing the mind and spirit, which is quite mysterious. It's just a pity that the entire Chen family only has one plant. I only got some because I brought back a lot of things from the trip to the secret realm."

“Under normal circumstances, this Flame Sparrow Tea is divided among the several Foundation Establishment cultivators in the family, and I would never get a chance to drink it.”

With a charming smile, Chen Jingshu presented Jiang Chen with a jar of spiritual tea that she had prepared beforehand.

Seeing this, Jiang Chen glanced at Chen Jingshu and did not refuse.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Chen Jingshu explained the purpose of her visit.

"The secret realm of the mountain fire controlled by the Chen family has run into problems. It will inevitably collapse in two to three years. At that time, there is a considerable chance that a spiritual treasure, the Mountain Fire, will be born. This spiritual treasure is quite compatible with the cultivation method I practice. I hope you can lend me a hand."

"At that time, all I want is the mountain fire; all the other treasures are yours."

Chen Jingshu's gaze fell on Jiang Chen, her face filled with solemnity, showing how seriously she took this matter.

Upon hearing Chen Jingshu's words, Jiang Chen raised an eyebrow, seemingly lost in thought.

Having mastered the secret realm of the Hundred Fruit Garden, and with the records left by True Man Pan Shi, he had gained a certain understanding of the existence of secret realms. The existence of secret realms is mostly related to spatial disorder, which can be described as folds in space.

Once such a thing begins to collapse, its internal spiritual energy becomes disordered, and with the influx of external forces from heaven and earth, it is indeed possible for it to give birth to many treasures.

“I can lend a hand, after all, this is a cooperation we reached a long time ago. However, let me state in advance that if things get beyond my capabilities, I will immediately withdraw.”

Looking up at Chen Jingshu, Jiang Chen made his stance clear.

When he first partnered with Chen Jingshu, he knew this day would come. Since Chen Jingshu had fulfilled her obligations as a partner, he naturally wouldn't refuse her request for help. After all, Chen Jingshu had deliberately befriended him so that he could lend her a hand in a crucial moment.

Hearing this, Chen Jingshu smiled broadly and nodded.

"Don't worry, this matter is troublesome, but it hasn't reached the point of a life-or-death struggle yet."

"According to the rules set by the Ancestor, the competition for the treasures in this secret realm is mainly a battle between those below the Foundation Establishment stage, and it depends on the abilities of the Foundation Establishment seed individuals."

"What you need to do is send me into the depths of the secret realm as quickly as possible, and keep an eye on the other Dao Foundation cultivators to prevent them from interfering in secret. After all, the Ancestor's condition has not been good these past few years, and the clan elders have inevitably had some other thoughts."

"They may not dare to disobey the ancestor's orders openly, but they certainly won't be lacking in underhanded tactics."

In a low voice, Chen Jingshu revealed a secret of her clan. Upon hearing this, and looking at Chen Jingshu like this, a dark glint flashed in Jiang Chen's eyes.

By now, he had gained a certain understanding of the royal Chen family. The ancestor mentioned by Chen Jingshu was Chen Yongzu, the current emperor of Nan Jing Kingdom and the second emperor of Nan Jing Kingdom. He had profound cultivation and had entered the late stage of Dao Foundation a long time ago. He could be said to be the pillar of the Chen family.

However, he has lived too long and is now nearing his end. He has been in seclusion seeking a breakthrough. According to seniority, Chen Jingshu should be considered his grandson.

Besides Chen Yongzu, the Chen family also has several Dao Foundation cultivators. Although the exact number is unknown, it is definitely not small. After all, there are four of them in the open. In terms of foundation, the Chen family is the best in the Southern Jing Kingdom.

"With my current strength, I should have no problem facing ordinary people in the mid-stage of the Foundation Establishment realm. At the very least, I can retreat with ease. In the entire royal family, the only one I truly need to be wary of is Chen Yongzu."

"This time, helping Chen Jingshu was still within the rules, no matter how you look at it. Although it was somewhat dangerous, it was still acceptable."

With a jumble of thoughts swirling in his mind, Jiang Chen considered the dangers he might encounter next.

At that moment, Chen Jingshu spoke again.

“Fellow Daoist Taiping, you and I encountered the Demon Ape before, and we each learned some of each other’s secrets.”

“I possess the Spiritual Body, which allows me to observe the laws of heaven and earth and cultivate accordingly. You, on the other hand, possess a strange and mysterious divine soul technique that helps me resist the erosion of the power of heaven and earth. Would you be willing to cultivate the Great Dao with me?”

"Currently, there are undercurrents in Nanjing. Not to mention the conflict between my Chen family and the other two families, the changes in the overall environment are a problem. The resurgence of the Demon Ape's remnant soul is by no means accidental."

"Under such circumstances, both you and I must strengthen ourselves as much as possible."

With a serious expression, Chen Jingshu offered her suggestions.

She had always kept the secret of her Spiritual Body well, unwilling to reveal it to the outside world lest it bring disaster. But now that Jiang Chen had discovered this secret, instead of hiding it any longer, she should maximize her benefits.

Her spiritual body was useful to Jiang Chen, and Jiang Chen's strange soul technique was equally useful to her. In fact, this was the fundamental reason why she came to the Taiping Sect in person.

Because of the Wildfire Secret Realm, Fire Element City is currently in great turmoil. Rather than scheming against her rivals there, she should come to the Taiping Sect and study the Great Dao with Jiang Chen to further improve herself.

For cultivators, the most important thing is still their own strength.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Chen was taken aback.

"Have you made up your mind?"

Looking at Chen Jingshu, Jiang Chen's eyes revealed a hint of inquiry.

Meeting Jiang Chen's gaze, Chen Jingshu felt a rare moment of nervousness, but she forced herself to remain calm and showed no sign of it.

"I've thought it through. This is good for both of us."

With clear and articulate words, Chen Jingshu reiterated her stance, though only her tightly clenched hands under the table betrayed her inner turmoil.

Seeing this, Jiang Chen took a deep look at Chen Jingshu, pondered for a moment, and then nodded.

It must be said that Chen Jingshu's spiritual body is indeed extraordinary and has greatly helped his cultivation. With his current accumulation in swordsmanship, he may be able to take this opportunity to comprehend a second-tier sword technique.

(End of this chapter)