Chapter 396: The Poisonous Mushroom Soup Of Wang Xuan’s Mom

Chapter 396: The Poisonous Mushroom Soup Of Wang Xuan’s Mom

"Stop, you don't understand anything. You're not clear about what's going on here, so please don't get involved. Okay, I'm hanging up," Wang Xuan didn't want to continue the conversation.

After all, Fang Yuzhu was one of the top figures among immortals. Even though she was very magnanimous, it was just too romantic to hear others mention her marriage prospects. So, Wang Xuan felt a bit guilty and stopped his parents from saying more.

"If you dare to hang up, we'll come over right away!" On the other end, Wang Xuan's mother was dissatisfied with his perfunctory response. She felt that he wasn't proactive enough.

"You don't understand, being a transcendent is complicated. Mom, Dad, please don't say anything more. I'll explain everything to you later on."

"How can you say we don't understand anything? Recently, we've been well-informed about all sorts of secrets about myths in Ping City. We know much more than you."

Wang Xuan didn't want them to be so concerned. The two of them simply didn't understand the various mindsets of immortals in the mortal world. Not everyone chooses to return to the mundane world.

Wang's mom said, "Why pursue immortality and seek eternal life in this day and age? Cherishing the present is what truly matters. When the prosperity fades, the path of immortality declines, returning to simplicity and mundanity is the essence. When the person that searched hundreds of times for eternal life looks back, he will suddenly find out that the light he was searching for was dimming."

Wang Xuan stared blankly as his mom was lecturing him again.

"Let me tell you, in this day and age, pursuing transcendence isn't wrong, but don't get carried away," Wang's mom warned.

"I understand!" replied Wang Xuan.

"What do you understand? Those who crave for it, are willing to give everything and are eagerly seeking for it. They are mostly chasing after illusions, something that’s forever out of their reach. The more you desire, the more unattainable it becomes. Otherwise, you're just like a moth that yearns for light but gets burned by fire, consuming yourself in the end. What it wants is your life," she concluded.

Wang Xuan was stunned by his own mother's lecture that was like a bowl of toxic chicken soup. He felt somewhat dazed. Inadvertently, it had touched upon some of his inner journeys.

The Immortal Flower of eternal life blurred the line between illusion and reality.

In the void, what lay beyond the meteorite path? Was it truth or falsehood? Was there a real place?

These desires drove him to sacrifice himself. It made him willing to endure the burning of red substances.

He desired to transcend death, and had been risking his life to pass through it. He was willing to pay any price to get closer to the source. He was willing to give everything. Yet, was all his effort like a moth flying into flame? He sought truth, but the other side sought his life. At this moment, Wang Xuan felt paralyzed. He was unexpectedly moved in his heart, followed by a sense of horror. He had never considered whether the true source held deadly danger. He had always imagined it as something beautiful, believing that success there would mean having everything.

Meanwhile, Fang Yuzhu reclined on the bed and was reading peacefully and relaxed. She was occasionally listening to the conversation between the mother and son. She found the dialogue somewhat intriguing, reflective of the times, and couldn't help but smile. However, as Wang's mother served up her toxic chicken soup, Fang Yuzhu's smile faded. She folded in her long, snowy legs, and sat cross-legged on the bed as she felt poisoned as well!

She was a peerless maiden that had killed demon emperors, destroyed demon lords, ended all ancient relics, and ushered in the glory of the medieval era. She possessed unparalleled strength. She had a strong belief that myths would extinguish. She was willing to burn her true self to break through the clouds, and renew the world of the transcendent. She refused to bow down or give up. But now, those words had an impact on her.

Was the end of the transcendent sea I was about to leap into not necessarily true?

She possessed the universe with an unimaginable breadth of mind. Was the step she was about to take wrong? Like a moth to a flame, had she been lured by the brilliance of that transcendent sea?

"Mom, another bowl of poisonous mushroom soup, please!" After snapping out of his reverie, Wang Xuan called for another bowl from his mother.

"That's the essence of life, the light of the soul. Don't speak nonsense and degrade it. It's one thing to keep yourself fit, but don't go too far. Everything needs moderation. Too much of anything is bad!"

That night, Wang Xuan drank many bowls of toxic chicken soup and poisonous mushroom soup. He truly felt poisoned by it. At last, under his mother's criticism, he nodded and agreed to start making efforts for the sake of marriage. After hanging up the phone, he reflected. He felt coerced and annoyed, so did he just reluctantly agree verbally to avoid drinking the soup?

"It's a bit strange. Why is she so insistent? Although she used to urge me, it wasn't this forceful," Wang Xuan shook his head and did not dwell on it anymore.

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"Grown in an otherworldly cave and hand-picked by pure fairies. You ask how good such tea leaves are? Even the legendary Patriarch Zhang praised it after he tasted it!" said Huang Ming as brought out Old Zhang.

"You ask who Old Zhang is? He's Patriarch Zhang Daoling, ranked among the top in the immortal realm!" exclaimed Huang Ming. He got too excited. Not only did he stimulate ordinary people but also awed many extraordinary individuals.

On the third floor, Old Zhang's face was as dark as the bottom of a pot. This cunning fox was actually using his name to sell tea.

Did he want to be skinned alive? He didn't want his yellow skin anymore!

"Old Zhang praised it?" Wang Xuan chuckled.

Huang Ming and Kong Yun seemed to sense something and realized they had gone too far. They wiped their sweat and hurried to the third floor.

"Patriarch Zhang, Patriarch of the Hades Blood Sect, Maiden Fang, we have indeed prepared the best immortal tea from behind the great veil!" Huang Ming said, quickly unsealing the jade jar. A divine radiance surged from within, and the fragrance of tea immediately flowed out. It enveloped the entire three-story tea house like a celestial land.

Wang Xuan was moved.

Was there really such a fine immortal tea?

"This is the tea bestowed upon my ancestors by Elder Heng Jun many years ago. We've been reluctant to drink it. Today, I invite the Patriarchs to taste it." said Huang Ming while he wore an apologetic expression. It made it hard for Old Zhang to blame him.

Inside the jade jar were not tea leaves but tiny fruits that were translucent like jade stones. There were only a few grains that were the size of fingernails and each had a different color. When brewed, the jade pot seemed like a celestial land, with fantastical scenes emerging, and fragrances wafting up. It intensified the tea aroma that had emerged earlier. The light mist spread and presented various enchanting scenes. It covered the entire three-story building with tea fragrance and miraculous scenes that left everyone awestruck.

"Excellent tea!" Zhang Daoling took a sip and sincerely exclaimed.

"Patriarch Zhang praised it after tasting it!" Patriarch of the Hades Blood Sect laughed heartily.

Although Old Zhang looked unfriendly, he didn't get angry in the end. He glared at Huang Ming, and the matter was considered settled.

Naturally, Wang Xuan was qualified to taste this tea. After just one sip, light readiated all over his body. He felt as if he were about to ascend to heaven. He was startled.

Am I about to break through the tenth stage?

This surprised him so much he didn't dare to take a second sip. He needed to savor it slowly and contemplate it.

"Tramp, tramp, tramp......" Zhou Shiqi and Chen Yan also arrived. Despite the presence of the patriarchs, they couldn't resist coming over to have some tea.

Then, Zhou Qinghuang also appeared. As Zhou Shiqi and Fang Yuzhu's college roommate, she came to show her support and openly joined in to drink tea.

"You said this was bestowed upon your ancestors by Elder Heng Jun?" Wang Xuan asked.

Huang Ming nodded, saying, "Yes, that ancient tea tree that is outside of Elder Hengjun's cave was known to all. It is the number one tea in the immortal realm that is renowned far and wide." In order to get closer to Old Zhang and Fang Yuzhu, he spared no effort, bringing along the rare treasures passed down through his family.

Wang Xuan immediately became intrigued. Originally planning to enter the immortal realm to quietly kill Zheng Yuantian, now it seemed that a visit to the Heng Jun family was also worthwhile. He had been preparing for days. After making some final adjustments, it was almost time to take action. Wang Xuan could penetrate the mist emitted by the Life Soil to enter the great veil. It was a secret unknown to others. He was considering whether or not to lure certain individuals out this time. Thinking it over carefully, he believed it was better to remain low-key. In any case, he wanted to enter the immortal realm. After being in contact with the transcendent realm for so long and getting to know so many mythical figures, he hadn't truly experienced the wonders of the immortal realm. He wanted to appreciate the splendid scenery of the soon-to-be-extinguished mountains and rivers of the immortal realm.

"Should I go with Sister Fang, or should I go to find the main body of the Celestial Sword Maiden, or should I travel alone......” Wang Xuan pondered as he considered various possibilities.