Chapter 913 913. Tasting Tea (4000 Words, Two in One)

Tiandou City is extremely prosperous, with four rivers running through the city and four land routes. It is the center of water and land transportation in the country. Its commercial development ranks first in the country. The permanent population is two million, and the floating population is more than ten million. most cities.

There are many lively markets in the city. There are various shops in the markets, and even a night market. During the holidays, Tiandou City is even more lively. The center is composed of a rainbow-shaped bridge and the streets of Qiaotou Street, crowded with people There are some vendors on the west side of the bridge. There are knives, swords, groceries, tea sellers, and fortune-tellers on the stalls. Many tourists rely on the railings on the side of the bridge, pointing fingers, or watching the river. ship.

On the sidewalk in the middle of the bridge, there is a bustling stream of people, some sitting on sedan chairs, some riding horses, some carrying burdens, some driving donkeys to transport goods, and some pushing wheelbarrows...

The south side of the bridge is connected to the street. On both sides of the street are teahouses, taverns, pawnshops and workshops. There are still many small vendors with big umbrellas in the open space on both sides of the street. The street extends to the east and west sides, all the way to the quieter suburbs outside the city.

There are many boats going to and from the river. It can be said that thousands of sails are competing to sail, and hundreds of boats are competing to flow. Some are moored near the pier, and some are driving in the river. Due to the heavy load of some large ships, the owner hired many trackers to pull the ship forward. A large cargo ship has sailed under the bridge and will soon pass through the bridge opening. At this time, the boatman on the big boat seemed very busy. Some stood on the top of the boat roof and lowered their sails; some rode hard on the side of the boat; This tense scene attracted the attention of tourists on the bridge and neighboring boatmen, who stood aside and cheered.

From the south of the bridge, a man and a woman ushered in.

Yu Tianheng was wearing a blue brocade dress, with a black belt around his waist, with a red agate inlaid in the middle, and a sachet around his waist, which wafted a pleasant fragrance. His long hair was cut off and became a A head of neat broken hair, eyebrows slanted into the temples, bright eyes like stars, crowned face like jade, red lips and white teeth, and a magnificent demeanor. Along the way, he frequently caught the attention of the young girls around him.

And beside him is his new wife Duguyan.

The purple robe is close to Dugu Yan's exquisite and slim figure, her long black hair is shawl-like, the tail is slightly curled, her narrow eyes are slightly narrowed, and she is holding Yu Tianheng's arm with one hand, with a slightly mean look The thin lips are slightly upturned, moistened just after marrying Yu Tianheng, with infinite femininity, like a ripe peach, making people want to peel her off.

The two of them hadn't wandered around Tiandou City leisurely like today for a long time, and they both cherished the quiet time now.

The news of Emperor Xue Ye's death did not affect the lives of the common people. Everyone still had to work and live as they should.

Hearing the yelling of the street vendors one after another, Dugu Yan put his head on Yu Tianheng's shoulder and said:

"Tianheng, those people suddenly invited us to a gathering of old friends from the Five Elements Academy. What do you think they want?"

"It should be related to the news of His Majesty's death." Yu Tianheng pondered for a moment, and said: "After all, now the Tiandou Empire, Star Luo Empire, and Zhatian Gang signed a joint statement to send assassins to the Wuhun Empire to assassinate His Majesty." Condemning the matter, the Wuhun Empire was not to be outdone, and issued a joint announcement with Sea God Island, claiming that the matter had nothing to do with them, and the remnants of the Star Dou Forest were simmering on the border. Now the smell of gunpowder is very strong, and there is a possibility of war imminent Signs, our old friends don’t say that their hands and eyes are in the sky, but the news from the upper echelons probably already knows a thing or two, I’m afraid they can’t sit still now, right?”

While the two were talking, they walked across the bridge and went to a teahouse ahead.

The earliest prototype of the teahouse is the tea stall, which first appeared thousands of years ago. At that time, some people bought and sold tea in the market as a commodity, but this was still a mobile vendor and could not be called a teahouse. At this time, the function of the tea stall was only It's just to quench people's thirst.

The rise of teahouses is also due to the evolution of urbanization. Some smart people set up shops selling sencha in towns, markets, and roadsides. It first became popular among groups of three religions and nine streams, and gradually attracted upper-class nobles, wealthy merchants, Favored by officials, drinking tea has formed a trend, which has spread from top to bottom, so that everyone has since followed suit. Teahouses have blossomed everywhere in the empire, and they have spread rapidly. In addition, teahouses not only quench people's thirst, but also have The function of giving people a rest and feeding them is greatly welcomed by the common people.

The two entered the market, where thousands of merchants gathered and all businesses flourished.

Glancing at the signboards of the surrounding teahouses, Yu Tianheng led Dugu Yan into a teahouse. There were flower stands everywhere in the teahouse, and exotic pines and junipers were placed on them. Calligraphy and painting, arty and elegant, add elegance, many dignitaries, celebrities and scholars in Tiandou City like to gather here.

Led by the owner of the teahouse, the two walked up to the attic and entered a secluded box.

"Tianheng, sister Yan, long time no see."

Before people arrive, the sound arrives first.

Accompanied by a burst of warm greetings, a man of medium build and very ordinary appearance came forward, hugged Yu Tianheng, and patted his shoulders. The eyes of this man were shining with fiery brilliance, and his shoulders were very broad. A golden-red tights set off his not-so-handsome face, but he was imposing.

"Brother Wushuang, I haven't seen you for half a year, it's still the same."

Yu Tianheng smiled and glanced at the girl behind Huo Wushuang. Even now that he is married and has a wife, he still has a feeling of light in his eyes.

She is as youthful and beautiful as a lotus emerging from the water. She is wearing a red dress, as if she was born tailor-made for her, adding a bit of elegance and luxury. Her long dark red hair flows softly from her ears. Hanging down, casually draped on the shoulders, facing the breeze, a wisp of pleasant fragrance floats gently.

As soon as she appeared on the stage, she seemed to be the focus of the audience.

She is like a delicate and beautiful sun, even her every move naturally affects other people's minds.

The tight dress wraps a figure that would make any man fall in love with it, with a proud bust, a flat belly, and a pair of long legs that are covered tightly. There is a faint layer of red around the body. The light sets off her uniqueness, as if she was born from the flames.

Duguyan secretly hid behind Yu Tianheng with his small hand, and while everyone was looking away from him, he pinched the flesh on Yu Tianheng's waist fiercely, and Yu Tianheng grinned in pain.

With an indiscernible cold snort, Dugu Yan didn't show the slightest abnormality on his face, he looked at Huo Wu with a smile, and said:

"Sister Huowu, I haven't seen you for a long time, but she still shines brightly. When will you get married?"

Huo Wu's eyes lowered, with a flash of sadness.

For some reason, as soon as Dugu Yan said these words, Yang Ming's voice and appearance could not help appearing in Huo Wu's mind. The image of Yang Ming's Wei'an had been deeply imprinted in her mind. All overshadowed.

It's a pity that the male god is already married, and Huo Wu knew that he was useless, and he didn't like other people of the same age, so he couldn't help but smiled awkwardly, and said:

"Sister Yan, please stop joking with my sister, I don't even have a boyfriend yet."

The corner of Dugu Yan's mouth twitched slightly, but he couldn't say anything harsh, so he sat down one after another after saying something neither salty nor bland.

After a while, people came in one after another from outside the door, all of them were old faces and old friends from the Five Elements Academy.

Suddenly, Yu Tianheng's eyes lit up again, and he saw a group of women appearing at the door, and they were all beauties.

The headed daughter is about 1.65 meters tall, with a very well-proportioned figure, neither the exaggerated plump nor the thin type. Her long water-blue hair hangs down her back, and her fair face is embellished with delicate features. At first glance, she doesn't seem particularly stunning, but when you look closely, you can constantly discover her beauty. It was a hazy beauty.

She is Shui Binger from Tianshui College.

Among the five elemental academies, Tianshui Academy's application requirements are the most stringent, because in addition to the water element martial soul, they have several additional requirements.

First, only female students are accepted, and second, non-beauty students are not accepted.

But they also have a human side. Among the five elemental colleges, Tianshui College is the only one open to common people.

Of course, after so many years, the students who participated in the Continental Advanced Soul Master Elite Competition on behalf of their respective colleges have already graduated from the colleges. Most of them choose to stay in the original colleges or go to the sects controlled behind the colleges Serving in the middle school, there are few people who leave.

Seeing that all the people who were supposed to come had arrived, Huo Wushuang picked up a wooden spoon made of mahogany, scooped up tea leaves, put them into a gaiwan, drenched them with the boiling water from the pot next to them, and curled up neatly carrying the fragrance of tea. Gradually settled in the tea smoke, a long-lost sense of familiarity calmed the desolation in my chest, and my mind was emptied.

The boiling water is brewed repeatedly, then poured into a porcelain bowl and placed in front of you. Use the thumb, index finger, and middle finger to form the "three dragons protecting the tripod", and hold the celadon gently and evenly without breaking the soul of the tea.

The celadon is held in the palm of the palm, and several tea leaves are stretched, rotated, and slowly sink in the clear green liquid, rising and sinking again, rising and falling three times, and the bud shadow and water light complement each other. Just looking at it quietly, with deep and soft eyes, the tea sinks into the bottom of the cup, like the tip of a pen standing upright, flying like a crane.

"The same tea leaves in the hands of different people will taste very different."

Huo Wushuang handed the teacup to everyone present and said:

"Come and taste the tea I specially made."

"I didn't expect that Huo Wushuang, who was once known for his fiery temper, would start to learn how to cultivate his character. It's really strange."

Shui Bing'er glanced at Huo Wushuang in some surprise, but saw that his expression was calm and unmoved.

Farewell for three days, and treat each other with admiration.

Some people have not changed for ten years, and some people will undergo a huge change after a year. Huo Wushuang obviously belongs to the latter, no matter how strong his strength is now, this character alone is enough to make people feel bad. He gives a thumbs up.

Seeing that Shui Bing'er picked up the teacup and was about to drink it down, Huo Wushuang smiled slightly and said:

"Tea is not drunk like this. Drinking tea is a state. When drinking tea, don't think or say anything, don't even have the heart to drink tea. Concentrate on the tea, sip it slowly, Don't care about the sweetness and bitterness of the tea, the purer your heart is, the more fragrant and refreshing the tea you drink will be."

Shui Binger rolled her eyes speechlessly, pouted her lips, and said:

"Poor and fastidious!"

That being said, Shui Bing'er's body is still very honest, she opened her small cherry mouth, and exhaled like blue, the fragrant breath blowing ripples on the tea, and the lingering cigarettes blurred her face.

Hidden in the golden wind and jade dew leaves, a cup of fragrant tea is drunk and tender.

The tea is slightly bitter at the entrance, but bitter but not astringent, with sweetness after bitterness.

"I'm still not used to drinking tea."

Shui Bing'er put down her teacup and frowned slightly, as if she was struggling with the taste of the tea.

Huo Wushuang put down the tea set, smiled slightly, and said:

"People are like tea. When difficulties like boiling water strike, some struggle and float to the surface, while others evade surrender and sink to the bottom of the cup. Tea is like people. The first tea brewed is green and fragrant, just like the vitality of youth; The tea that has been drunk for a long time is light in color and tasteless, just like aging in old age."

"Life is like that bowl of tea. It is dry and bitter at the beginning, but it is full and fragrant after brewing. After the ups and downs, it is calm and peaceful in the end."

Shui Binger frowned, a little displeased, and said:

"Huo Wushuang, you invited some of us old friends over here, wouldn't you just let us listen to your life insights?"

"Please! We are only in our early twenties, and we are in the prime of life. Isn't it too early to learn what those old people say about life?"

Shui Binger's words actually spoke out the aspirations of many people.

After all, there is so much infighting in the world of soul masters these days, and with the support of the Zhatian Gang, a group of young people who practice Qigong and the "Summoning Sutra" are rapidly rising. These once dazzling geniuses shoulder their shoulders. There is a lot of pressure to go up, not only to go upstream, strive to improve one's own cultivation, but also take on the task of revitalizing the sect. Gatherings are already a great way to save Huo Wushuang's face.

Huo Wushuang withdrew his smile and said:

"I invite everyone to come, of course not to let everyone listen to my sentiments."

After a pause, Huo Wushuang continued:

"The death of Emperor Xue Ye, I think everyone has guessed in their hearts. Now the cloud of war is hanging over the empire. As members of the five elemental colleges, we usually receive financial subsidies from the empire. When the war comes together , I am afraid that we will all be called to the battlefield."

"This time, it's different from the last time the beast horde came. As far as I know, the Heaven Dou Empire, the Star Luo Empire, and the Zhatian Gang will dispatch troops to wipe out the remnants of the soul beasts in the Star Dou Forest, the lingering Spirit Empire, and the Pian'an Empire." Overseas Sea God Island, this will be a war that will affect the entire Douluo Continent, and it is impossible for everyone to stay out of it!"