Chapter 6328: This Tea Tree?

“Dragon-pill, greet the ancestor.” Crimson Virtue laughed heartily and told him.

Dragon-pill prostrated and said: “I am Dragon-pill, I humbly offer my respect and apologize for my ignorance during our first meeting. Please forgive me.”

Li Qiye waved, allowing him to rise.

“What did you bring for the ancestor?” Tortoise laughed.

“I don’t know which plants are required but since Brother Virtue offered his beloved mind-refinement, I can’t make a fool out of myself.” Dragon-pill said.

“Boom!” He summoned a gigantic alchemy garden and said: “Ancestor, I spent eras working on this garden. There are several rare medicines, please take a look and see if they can be of use.”

“What, the black panacea, phoenix grass, then some medicine kings and god pills...” Crimson Virtue couldn’t help but praise: “Trying to upstage me before the ancestor, I see.”

This jestful comment had a hint of truth. Dragon-pill wanted to show off to the new ancestor, hence his going all out.

“Brother Virtue, you started with a mind-refinement flower and then a temporal galaxial vine, I didn’t dare to be stingy lest I want to lose all face.” Dragon-pill said: “You forced our hands by doing this, we have to do our best now.”

“Haha, just a tiny little thing lucky enough to be received by the ancestor.” Virtue shook his head.

“You’re right, these humble plants might not be enough.” Dragon-pill said.

Li Qiye looked at the garden and smiled: “These are good medicines but I am not planting a medicine garden, just a gorgeous one to add color here.”

“Looks like you have to find something else, Brother Dragon-pill.” Tortoise laughed.

“Not yet.” Dragon-pill didn’t panic and summoned a divine tree: “I have a tea tree here that fits the aesthetic of this place. The tea is like a gentleman, faint in color but profound in quality.”

“Such flowery words.” Virtue laughed.

“Hundred-dao Tea.” Tortoise said: “If I remember correctly, the price wasn’t cheap when you got it.”

This tree was only half a head taller than an average man. However, it gave the impression of being a monumental peak.

The branches were old with thick barks resembling dragon scales. Standing before the tree made one think they were standing before a dragon's lair. The dragons inside could fly out at any moment.

The tea fragrance wafted in the air. The leaves released dao laws and runes, forming an independent domain. Entering this made dao enlightenment more attainable.

“I don’t want to talk about it, I had to toil for Splendor Monarch for years, being ordered to refine pills like a servant. That old geezer had such a terrible personality.” Dragon-pill complained.

“That’s a testament to how much you like the plant.” Virtue said.

“Over here.” Li Qiye prepared a plot for the tree.

Dragon-pill obeyed and brought his tree over.

“Dragon-pill, you had it for so long, I’m sure you made use of the leaves, right? Isn’t it the right time to offer them to the ancestor?” Virtue suggested.

“Just say you want a taste, don’t drag the ancestor into this.” Dragon-pill said.

“I just happen to have the right pot. Come, Brother, we should boil them for the ancestor.” Tortoise couldn’t wait.

“This is a trap.” Dragon-pill had no choice but to take out his hidden tea: “Ancestor, please accept this tea as a token of my respect.”

“How wonderful, drinking this tea beneath the tree.” Virtue prepared a jade table.

“You always kept it to yourself but now, we get to drink it too thanks to the ancestor.” Tortoise laughed and boiled the tea.

The group happily enjoyed the tea and chatted.

Meanwhile, Alch-deer and Huntblade were preoccupied with visiting emperors on the other main peaks.

They couldn’t be so direct about their goal or they would be kicked out instantly.

“What ancestor?” Solar Monarch was in a terrible mood due to his setback at Star Ocean. He nearly died from the tailwhip, not to mention the humiliation.

Now, an ancestor appeared out of thin air and demanded his precious plants and trees?

“Our ancestor, an ancient existence.” Alch-deer said.

“Where did he come from?” Solar Monarch asked.

There were three official ancestors in Desolate Frontier - Absolute, North Kun, and Whale.

Absolute and Whale weren’t necessarily older than all emperors. Thus, they couldn’t command them based on seniority alone.

Tenth-ten Chen was another example - a being comparable to primal ancestors but couldn’t order them either.

The only two capable of giving direct commands were Everlasting Jiang and North Kun God. The former was Desolate Ancestor’s ancient ancestor, possessing the highest prestige since the old age.

North Kun God, albeit not as old, was still Desolate Ancestor’s official disciple. In the absence of Xianting, he stood at the top of the branch.

“We don’t know the specifics, but Wisdom Ancestor addressed him as her ancestor, so he is our ancestor as well.” Huntblade said.

Solar Monarch frowned, not appreciating the unknown ancestor’s demand.

“I have two fire-essence trees at the base.” Nevertheless, a proper response was necessary. Thus, he said: “Move them there as a token of my goodwill.”

“We do not dare, you should do it yourself, Ancestor.” Alch-deer said.

“Why is that?” Solar glared at him.

“How should I put this?” Alch-deer said: “Since they are tokens of your goodwill, you should bring them, Ancestor.”

He then came closer and whispered: “But, Ancestor, the ancient ancestor might not appreciate this level of gifts.”