The moonlight was like water, casting over the courtyard of the Sect Leader’s Mansion. The hazy silver glow added a touch of mystery and romance to the tranquil space. In the courtyard, the bright lights, like stars, complemented the moonlit night, together creating a serene and harmonious atmosphere.

Li Mu sat quietly by the stone table, his posture upright, exuding an otherworldly aura. In his hands, he held a cup of Spirit Tea, its aroma lingering in the air.

Beside the stone table, Xue’Er quietly accompanied him, her clear eyes filled with admiration for Li Mu. She wore a plain white long dress, akin to a Moon Palace Fairy descending to the mortal realm, fresh and elegant. Her gaze never left Li Mu, as if, on this quiet night, her world was only him.

Li Mu took a gentle sip of the Spirit Tea. The tea’s fragrance quickly spread in his mouth, carrying a unique sweetness and freshness, invigorating his spirit, refreshing and delightful. Li Mu closed his eyes slightly, seemingly savoring its taste.

"Lord Li, is it to your taste?" Xue’Er asked softly, her face filled with a proud smile as she explained, "This is Jade Bud Spirit Tea that I managed to acquire with great difficulty. It’s said to be produced from the only Green Spirit Mother Tea Tree by the Jade Water Spirit Spring on Celestial Cloud Spirit Mountain, producing only a few pounds each year. It’s incredibly precious."

Li Mu opened his eyes, looked at Xue’Er, and nodded with a smile, "Indeed, a good tea. Its fragrance is pure, and its taste lingers endlessly. You’ve gone to great lengths, Xue’Er."

"As long as you like it, Lord Li!" Xue’Er beamed even more brightly, her heart filled with joy.

"Ah, Shopkeeper Liu is here, do serve her a cup as well!" At this moment, Li Mu suddenly noticed something and looked in a certain direction.

As soon as he finished speaking, the figure of Liu Yalan appeared before them, arriving via Sword Control. She wore a light purple long dress, its hem gently fluttering in the breeze, resembling an immortal descending to the mortal realm.

Liu Yalan landed lightly in the courtyard, her gaze falling on Li Mu and Xue’Er, a slight smile on her face. "Sect Master, Xue’Er, enjoying tea here, quite a refined interest."

"Sister Liu, you’ve arrived just in time. Xue’Er just brewed a pot of Jade Bud Spirit Tea, do have a taste." Xue’Er hurriedly poured tea to greet her.

Upon hearing this, a hint of curiosity flashed in Liu Yalan’s eyes. She walked over to the stone table and sat down, taking the teacup Xue’Er handed over. She took a light sip, and surprise immediately appeared on her face as she praised, "Amidst the pure fragrance is a hint of sweetness, cleansing the soul and enhancing Divine Sense, a truly rare exquisite tea."

Seeing Liu Yalan also enjoying the Jade Bud Spirit Tea, Xue’Er was even more delighted, smiling as she poured her another cup.

The three of them sat around the stone table, sipping tea and chatting idly.

"Sect Master, in these past few years, Yalan has lived up to expectations, reopening Li’s Treasure Tower, and has found Spirit Plants like Nine Yin Spirit Grass, Canghai Blue Jade, and even discovered the whereabouts of the Reversing Death Spirit Grass along with several rare spiritual materials. Please inspect, Sect Master." Liu Yalan set down her teacup, took out a Storage Ring from her bosom, and handed it to Li Mu with an introduction.

Li Mu took the Storage Ring, and with a sweep of Divine Sense, saw an array of Spirit Plants and High-tier Spiritual Materials. Three Nine Yin Spirit Grass stood among them, and Li Mu couldn’t help but show a satisfied smile.

Among them, a Cyan Jade Scroll probably recorded the whereabouts of rare Spiritual Objects such as the Reversing Death Spirit Grass, Cyan Nether Sword Bamboo, and Space-Time Spirit Lotus.

Li Mu immediately extracted the Jade Scroll, infused it with Divine Sense, and perused its contents.

Based on the contents recorded in the Jade Scroll, Li Mu learned the information on the suspected growth place of the Reversing Death Spirit Grass. It was deep within an icefield in the Land of the Far North, where the chill was intense, preventing ordinary cultivators from approaching. In a ten-thousand-foot abyss within the icefield, a Void Refining Cultivator accidentally discovered clues to the appearance of the Reversing Death Spirit Grass while seeking spiritual materials.

In the core of the abyss, at a place where Yin-Yang forces converge, the atmosphere was filled with a dead silence. Its blades were deep black, emitting a faint glow, seemingly possessing the power to devour all vitality, blood-light sparkling everywhere, perfectly aligning with the growth environment and mature appearance needed for the Reversing Death Spirit Grass.

The growth conditions for the Reversing Death Spirit Grass are extremely harsh. It usually grows at the intersection of the Yin and Yang Realms, absorbing the power of Yin and Yang from heaven and earth, drawing on life soul as nourishment, bearing fruit over a millennium, flowering over a millennium. When the flowers bloom, an anomaly appears in heaven and earth, with thousands of ghosts howling, and the world appears blood-red.

Besides the Reversing Death Spirit Grass, there were a few clues about Tier Six Spiritual Materials, but there wasn’t the Cyan Nether Sword Bamboo or Space-Time Spirit Lotus that Li Mu desired, leaving him a bit disappointed.

Noticing Li Mu’s expression, Liu Yalan quickly spoke up, "Sect Master, I will do my best to collect and probe the intelligence on the other Spiritual Objects. Please give me some more time."

Li Mu heard this, smiled, and nodded, comforting, "It’s alright. The remaining Spiritual Objects are indeed hard to find. You managed to help me locate Nine Yin Spirit Grass and clues of the Reversing Death Spirit Grass in such a short time, which is already very satisfying. Let’s take our time with the rest!"

Xue’Er echoed, "Yes! Sister Liu, you’ve already worked so hard. There’s no need to rush; you’ll find it eventually."

"Mhm, for now, stay in the Sect," Li Mu looked at Liu Yalan, warmly inviting, "In half a month, the Seven Profound Sect will hold a grand sect ceremony. Many high-level cultivators will come to witness it. Stay behind, and you can not only witness this grand event but also use the opportunity to meet like-minded friends."

Overjoyed by his words, a spark of excitement shone in Liu Yalan’s eyes, and she readily accepted, "Understood, Sect Master. Many adept seniors will certainly come for you at this sect ceremony. Rest assured, I will do my utmost to host them well and take this opportunity to expand the connections for Li’s Treasure Tower."