Chapter 14, Giving Gifts
Bai Jin pointed to the side, and a large tree suddenly appeared on the nearby empty ground, its roots deeply embedded in the soil, as if it had always been there. The tea leaves were rising with a light mist, emitting a fresh fragrance, precisely the Da Hong Pao Mother Tree that was previously obtained on Wuyi Mountain.
Bai Jin’s body floated up, circling around the tea tree once, and a string of tender buds fell from the tree, following Bai Jin in flight.
Gently landing on the ground, Bai Jin radiated high temperatures, his hands slowly lifted, stepping and moving his shoulders to perform Tai Chi Boxing. The tea buds morphed into a string like a Divine Dragon dancing around his body, his hands slowly manipulating the leaves as the Dragon weaved between them, gradually forming a Tai Chi Diagram that turned from lush green to withered yellow under the high heat.
Taishang’s eyes lit up upon seeing this, the mystery of the leaves was unknown, but this boxing technique was harmoniously integrated, with Yin and Yang complementing each other, deeply in line with his own Tao. It seemed that this little fellow had indeed learned something from him. Unable to help himself, he stroked his beard, showing a satisfied expression, "What a teachable young one!"
After a short while, Bai Jin exhaled and finished his movement, with one hand supporting upward, and above his palm a rotating brown Tai Chi Diagram appeared.
Another hand produced a Jade Bottle, and the Taiji Tea leaves flowed like a string of water into the bottle, all entering within.
Holding the Jade Bottle, Bai Jin walked to the table, bent over respectfully presenting the bottle, and said, "Eldest Uncle, this is the gift of tea your disciple offers you."
Tongtian asked curiously, "What’s the use of this tea?"
"It’s a kind of drink!"
Tongtian, unimpressed, said, "Since it’s a drink, why not brew it now."