After Qin Ming successfully refined pills, he was in an excellent mood.

Unable to refuse the warm hospitality.

He had a drink with the two City Lords of Celestial Wave Immortal City, and using two Primordial Pills, he exchanged for several rare spiritual materials from them.

In the subsequent period.

The phenomenon in Celestial Wave Immortal City was still a hot topic among the cultivators in the city.

At this time, there was still more than a year before the Immortal Mansion Grand Assembly would begin.

Qin Ming didn’t wander around; instead, he stayed in the Little Spirit Realm, planting low-tier spirit plants, refreshing the Ripening Entry and Leaf of Space-Time Entry.

After a year of cultivation, the spirit plants in the fields of the Little Spirit Realm began to grow rapidly.

Qin Ming also cultivated and planted a batch of spirit plants for refining Primordial Pills.

In this way, his future alchemy materials would be abundant without having to painstakingly search for them.

This also gained Qin Ming some Ripening Entries and Leaf of Space-Time Entries, all of which were used to hasten the ripening of the Dao Thunder Tribulation Tea.

On this day.

Inside the Little Spirit Realm, Qin Ming was performing the Five Elements Spirit Rain Technique, watering the spirit plants in the medicinal field. 𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮

Suddenly.

As the gentle breeze swept by, a faint aroma of spirit tea wafted into Qin Ming’s nose, instantly invigorating his spirit.

Qin Ming approached the Dao Thunder Tribulation Tea, which had been nurtured and ripened for two years.

After consuming a lot of Ripening Entries, this Tier Four Top-Grade Spirit Tea Tree had been forced to a five-thousand-year Dao attainment.

All one could say is how terrifying it was; this was the terrifying nature of having a Golden Finger.

Now, the Dao Thunder Tribulation Tea had grown over two zhang tall, lush and flourishing, worthy of being called an ancient millennial spirit tea tree.

The entire spirit tea tree exuded an astonishing aura of the Great Dao’s spirit charm, accompanied by flickering flashes of thunder brilliance.

Occasional peals of thunder would sound from the tree.

It could even rival Qin Ming’s other demon plant, the Thunder Element Demon Jujube.

Furthermore, among the many spirit plants in the Little Spirit Realm, it was one of a kind.

Immediately.

Three golden entries appeared in Qin Ming’s view:

[Name]: Dao Thunder Tribulation Tea[Entry]: Nascent Soul Dharma Power X1 (Maturity 100%, can be harvested)

[Name]: Dao Thunder Tribulation Tea[Entry]: Leaf of Space-Time X10 (Maturity 100%, can be harvested)

[Name]: Dao Thunder Tribulation Tea[Entry]: Great Dao Enlightenment X1 (Maturity 100%, can be harvested)

"Finally ready to be harvested!"

Qin Ming’s face lit up with joy, and he immediately picked all the spirit tea leaves with entries.

In an instant.

Two purple, one blue, three entry leaves appeared in Qin Ming’s sea of consciousness.

Staring at the lush green, leaf-veined spirit tea leaves in his hand, faintly tinged with silver-blue thunder arcs, Qin Ming couldn’t help but be overjoyed.

The [Nascent Soul Dharma Power] and [Great Dao Enlightenment] entries were evidently purple entries, indicating their rarity.

Moreover, in the past two years, Qin Ming had tried using the branches of the Dao Thunder Tribulation Tea for cutting propagation.

But such a rare spirit plant seemed to have a uniqueness, making mass propagation impossible.

This Dao Thunder Tribulation Tea was considered a treasure of Qin Ming’s.

Throughout the Human Realm, there was likely only this one Dao Thunder Tribulation Tea with such Dao attainment.

Qin Ming called on the Heaven-Devouring Rat to start harvesting the remaining spirit tea leaves.

"Master, isn’t this Dao Thunder Tribulation Spirit Tea too fragrant? Just the aroma alone is extraordinary."

"Doesn’t it exceed the Spirit Mulberry Bitter Tea we had at the Penglai Sect by quite a bit?"

"Ah! Speaking of which, I do miss Tian Ling’er’s brewed tea..."

The Heaven-Devouring Rat continued picking spirit tea leaves into a bamboo basket while asking.

"I think you’re not craving Spirit Mulberry Bitter Tea but rather fancying her physique, right? After all, Tian Ling’er is a rare Transforming Treasure Medicine." Qin Ming said indifferently.

With the Heaven-Devouring Rat lifting its rear, Qin Ming knew its intentions.

"Hehehe! I couldn’t bear to, just curious, that’s all." The Heaven-Devouring Rat, having its thoughts seen through, chuckled awkwardly and quickened its hands.

Qin Ming continued, "This is the Dao Thunder Tribulation Tea, likely the only one in the Human Realm; elsewhere, it’s probably extinct."

"Though the Spirit Mulberry Bitter Tea is also a Tier Four Middle-Grade spirit plant, it’s far inferior to the spirit tea you’re holding."

"According to Qingyang the Old Demon, drinking this tea allows one to withstand a few more thunder tribulations, fortunate for you."

The Heaven-Devouring Rat’s eyes gleamed, extremely delighted: "Is this true?!"

"Of course, this Spirit Tea is a Tier Four Top-Grade Spirit Plant, just a step away from becoming a Tier Five Divine Tree." Qin Ming replied.

After hearing this, the Heaven-Devouring Rat became even more cautious, fearing it might damage the spirit tea tree.

In a short while, Qin Ming and the Heaven-Devouring Rat had picked all the harvestable tea leaves from the spirit tea tree.

In total, fifty jin of fresh spirit tea leaves were gathered.

Afterward.

Half a month later.

Qin Ming followed the ancient tea-making procedures, going through a series of operations such as drying, rolling, and drying again. The end product shrank by one-third, and finally, he obtained fifteen pounds of Dao Thunder Tribulation Tea.

These spirit tea leaves could be considered unparalleled top-grade tea in the cultivation realm.

Rarely heard of in the human world.

Qin Ming and the Heaven-Devouring Rat gazed at the finished spirit tea in the bamboo basket, their eyes gleaming.

"After all this effort, we’ve finally produced Tier Four Top-Grade Spirit Tea."

The Heaven-Devouring Rat took a deep breath, as if intoxicated, "It smells so wonderful, Master, let’s brew a pot and try it right away!"

Qin Ming patted its head, "What are you thinking? Such spirit tea should be used wisely. It’s not too late to taste it after you break through to the Transformation stage. If you drink it now and it has no effect, wouldn’t that be a huge loss?"

Then he added, "Let me taste it for you first."

Hearing this, the Heaven-Devouring Rat felt utterly desolate and cried out, "I must break through to Tier Four Transformation Great Demon, no spirit wine to drink, no spirit tea to taste, it’s too hard!"

Qin Ming immediately took out the Earth Spirit Spring, then retrieved the utensils and began to burn incense and brew the tea.

Soon, a peculiar and refreshing fragrance filled with Spiritual Qi wafted out.

Qin Ming poured out a cup of Dao Thunder Tribulation Tea, and on the verdant tea soup, there was a layer of greenish aura, within which lightning flickered, appearing extremely mystical.

His eyes lit up, and he lifted the teacup to take a few careful sniffs, feeling his heart and mind clear and tranquil. Then he gently tasted a sip.

Boom!

Qin Ming immediately felt a strange thunderclap exploding inside his body, the rich aromatic scent lingering in his mouth, rushing straight to his crown.

He could distinctly feel a slight increase in the Mana within his body, bringing him a sense of immense comfort.

"Truly exquisite tea!" Qin Ming exclaimed in joy and admiration.

Dao Thunder Tribulation Tea, among all the spirit teas Qin Ming had tasted so far, had no equal.

However, the production of Dao Thunder Tribulation Tea was extremely low. Even Qin Ming only possessed fifteen pounds in total. Fortunately, the spirit tea tree still exists, allowing continuous ripening.

Qin Ming stored the Dao Thunder Tribulation Tea and then went to sit cross-legged under his Lifebound Spirit Plant Yin Yang Profound Vine Tree.

With a thought, he instantly consumed the "Nascent Soul Dharma Power" entry.

Boom!

In an instant, a surge of purest Nascent Soul Dharma Power descended from the void, gathering and pouring toward the Nascent Soul on the Purple Mansion Celestial Heart Platform.

Qin Ming spun the "Cyan Emperor Technique," and an endless stream of mana began to circulate through his meridians.

The spiritual energy from the outside world also rushed toward Qin Ming’s body like a massive whale drawing water.

Half a month later.

Qin Ming finally absorbed the "Nascent Soul Dharma Power" entry completely, his entire body exuding the aura of ancient wood and time.

"I never expected this ’Nascent Soul Dharma Power’ to be so abundant; it’s equivalent to my ten years of hard cultivation."

This allowed Qin Ming to take another step toward the mid-stage Nascent Soul.

Feeling the enormous increase in his Nascent Soul Dharma Power, Qin Ming felt that the numerous entries spent on ripening the Dao Thunder Tribulation Tea were not wasted.

Several days later.

A communication talisman flew in from outside the cave mansion.

Qin Ming opened it and saw it was a message from Duke Xia Yuan and Master Longyang.

"Fellow Daoist Qin, the Immortal Mansion Grand Assembly will soon commence. Do you wish to join us?"

Qin Ming quickly gathered his things, ended his seclusion, and flew toward the Celestial Wave Holy Hall.

Soon, he met with Duke Xia Yuan and Master Longyang.

"Two years without seeing you, Fellow Daoist Qin, your cultivation has advanced even further!"

Master Longyang expressed slight amazement upon seeing Qin Ming.

Qin Ming, with a calm and modest demeanor, replied, "I’ve just gained some insights into the cultivation technique."

"That’s a rare achievement. At our stage, decades or even a hundred years without progress is common."

"It seems Fellow Daoist Qin is truly fortunate! We truly envy you."

Duke Xia Yuan and Master Longyang were envious, as Qin Ming could independently refine Nascent Soul Stage pills, achieving self-sufficiency.

Even Master Longyang, who held a high position, would find it costly and difficult to obtain a single Tier Four Primordial Pill.

After some polite exchanges, the three gathered.

Qin Ming asked, "When do you two fellow Daoists plan to depart?"

"In just over three months, the Immortal Mansion Grand Assembly will be held. Fellow Daoist Qin may prepare in advance," Duke Xia Yuan explained.

Qin Ming thought for a moment before responding, "There’s still more than half a month, is there? I have a Penglai Immortal Order I haven’t used yet, so I plan to visit the Penglai Sect first, and then meet the two of you at Dragon Abyss Island."

"Oh? I didn’t expect True Monarch Dragon Wood, to offer a Penglai Immortal Order to engage Fellow Daoist Qin..." Master Longyang, hearing that it was the rare Penglai Immortal Order, couldn’t help but say.

"Then I wish you fruitful gains, Fellow Daoist Qin. The opportunity on that Tier Five Divine Tree in Penglai Sect is indeed significant, but it is extremely difficult to obtain."

Qin Ming remained unfazed. Now wielding a "Great Dao Enlightenment" entry, he was confident of achieving gains.

Soon after.

Qin Ming bid farewell to the two and journeyed far away from Celestial Wave Immortal City.