Daily Life in the Countryside After Being Reborn

Chapter 821: Chapter 126: Weighing the Pros and Cons (Part 2)

"How could that be? Since you sincerely wish to entertain guests, how can I randomly swap out your tea leaves, which are indeed genuine good tea," Mei Nian chuckled.

Xu Changfu’s expression turned deep as he realized the tea leaves were exactly the Qi Red Tea he had asked for earlier, with their aroma and color intact, except the poison soaked into them had vanished.

The traces of disappearance were so thorough, and this Qi Red Tea, which he personally cultivated, was also known as Poisonous Qi Red.

The most unique aspect of this tea is that it grows on Viper Cave, with its leaves and stems using viper venom and eggs as nutrients. The tea leaves, once picked and processed, undergo roasting, which further enhances the poison.

The poison completely infiltrates the tea leaves themselves, and the most unique part of this toxic tea is that it doesn’t cause death, but induces hallucinations, unknowingly allowing others to manipulate them.

The tea leaves themselves are indistinguishable from ordinary Qi Red Tea, so how did Mei Nian discover it?

"Regarding this, I think my apprentice niece can answer you," Mei Nian also noticed Xiao Xian, after receiving the tea, staring at it for a moment. Logically, Xiao Xian shouldn’t detect anything unusual since the poison in the Qi Red Tea leaves was removed.

Mei Nian’s apprentice niece? Xu Changfu had been wary of Mei Nian ever since Xiao Xian entered, not paying much attention to the young girl Mei Nian brought along.

Since she is an apprentice niece, could she be Mei Xiang’s disciple? Xu Changfu found nothing unusual about Xiao Xian, even her appearance was barely considered delicate, standing insignificantly in front of his granddaughter, Xu Lan Ya.

He was curious to see what Mei Nian’s apprentice niece could say.

"The tea leaves are of the finest quality. Yet, the Qi Red Tea provided by this clubhouse, the leaves are practically identical, with not a single insect hole. The Qi Red Tea’s unique growth environment leads me to conclude these have been artificially processed."

There is a renowned principle taught in the Huake Institute’s classroom: ’Overly perfect plants only have two possibilities, one is genetically modified, and the other is poisonous.’ Xiao Xian shrugged, emphasizing that she never pruned her crops deliberately like other students, allowing them to grow naturally unlike her classmates’ attempts to mold their fruits and flowers to a certain image.

"You’re also from Huake Institute, and if I’m not mistaken, you should be one of the international exchange students," Xu Changfu glanced at Xu Lan Ya, who reluctantly nodded.

Useless, unable to compete even against a little girl.

Xu Changfu’s hand trembled slightly, not due to the recent hit, but because of Mei Nian’s rapid cultivation progress, as well as Mei Xiang’s apprentice being far more outstanding at a young age compared to his carefully trained granddaughter.

Xiao Xian had no time to consider the sour grapes aspect of the Xu family’s grandfather and granddaughter.

She pondered Mei Nian’s earlier remark about removing the poison in the tea leaves, curious about what method she employed.

In spirit control, there exists a method similar to Xiao Xian’s "Spirit Stacking," which involves combining attributes of identical items. Since there’s stacking, there naturally exists a corresponding "Spirit Separation" technique to forcibly remove poisons or medicinal properties imposed on an item.

If Xu Changfu’s act of poisoning the tea leaves is considered a crude method, then removing the poison originally imposed on the tea leaves without diminishing quality is an exceptionally skillful technique.

Xu Lan Ya observed her grandfather’s face turn ashen, helplessly sitting on the sofa; the previous dignity faded away, feeling puzzled inside. Earlier, their confidence was high when arriving, with grandfather confident in demonstrating the Xu family’s strength to Mei Nian to avoid any disgrace or vulnerability.

Yet, silently and effortlessly, Mei Nian, an elderly member of the Mei family, neutralized the poison, leaving them unaware of when she struck.

Xiao Xian felt her throat go dry and also sensed the formidable power of ginseng spirit baby.

Even though "she" isn’t Mei Nian, her cultivation is still far superior.

"Mei Nian, even if you can neutralize poison invisibly, so what. Our Xu family has worked diligently for a hundred years, accumulating connections and business channels, not something you can destroy overnight," Xu Changfu continued to struggle desperately, although uncertain of how "Mei Nian" achieved such cultivation level in such time, Xu Changfu still wanted to assert himself.

Xu Changfu appeared ready to unleash an outburst, but upon seeing the non-poisonous tea leaves, he found himself unable to articulate.

He paused, suggesting he wanted to make a final stand, "Mei Nian, you can underestimate our Xu family, but we are backed by the Roster family. Rost Serine, no matter how formidable you are, you won’t surpass Lady Serlin. She’s from Cangqiong Palace, the true leader of Cangqiong Palace on this planet."

Rost Serine? Yezi mentioned the wife of Fiji.

Moreover, it involved Cangqiong Palace, leaving Xiao Xian somewhat confused, needing to clarify some details.

Mei Nian indeed paused hearing Serlin’s name, not out of fear, but due to not knowing who Serlin was. As an ordinary spirit infant—now possessing complete consciousness—how would she have the means to know about events far away in the United States concerning matters of Serlin.

She had to act carefully, avoiding any slip-up in front of Xiao Xian.

Mei Nian’s silence was noted by Xu Changfu, who took advantage to state, "It seems you recognize her power. Our Xu family and the Roster family have cooperated for several years, maintaining excellent relations. Moreover, as far as I know, your apprentice niece is soon heading to the United States, and if the Roster family is offended at this time, it won’t be beneficial for any of you. The Roster family’s young lady is also extraordinary, having participated in this exchange living event."

At some point, Mei Nian’s cup had vanished, leaving a heap of fine white ceramic powder on the ground, "Considering all this, why don’t we make a bet, let’s place odds on Xiao Xian competing against the young lady from the Roster family." (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, please visit Qidian () to cast recommendation votes, monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)