Tiandao Library

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Liu Lingsheng was afraid that Zhang Xuan would not understand, so he explained again.

"En!" Zhang Xuan nodded.

Regarding the description of the state of mind, there are some records in the kingdom's library, and once the mind moves, it is almost the same. It is considered to know something, not a secret.

Just because I know this, I know how difficult it is to improve my state of mind. Drinking a cup of tea, you can enter. Although it is short-term, it is also terrifying. The effect is so great that even Jingxin Pill cannot do it.

No wonder the tea ceremony is so popular in the kingdom, even surpassing calligraphy and painting. The most important root lies here.

That is to say, if Meng Yan and Chen Xiao, the two alchemists, had a drink before alchemy and could refine the Jingxin Pill without any problems, Zhang Xuan's Bian Dan might not be so easy to win.

"Even if I come here every time I may not be able to drink tea with such efficacy, today I still have the honor of three famous teachers. Since Mr. Tian promised to give you a chance, it is definitely hard to find." His Majesty Shen Zhui also smiled. Look over here.

"I don't know what test it is?"

Zhang Xuan was a little moved and couldn't help but look over.

Although he has reached the state of mind like still water, he is only at the most elementary level. If this tea is useful, it may make him feel at the intermediate level or even higher.

Tian Lao didn't answer, but beckoned: "Let them come in too!"

The housekeeper Tian Gang nodded and retreated. After a short time, several people walked in.

It was Tian Long, Lu Xun, Wang Chao, Huang Yu, Bai Xun and others.

"Lu Xun met Mr. Tian!"

Walking into the room, Lu Xun took a step forward, cupping his fists and bowing.

"Well, let's all sit down! You and this teacher Zhang are both outstanding teachers in Hongtian Academy, but unfortunately there is only one cup of tea, so it can only be tested. How about this, I will give you a question, and the two will compete to see who will win , who is eligible to drink tea, Liu Ling, how did I say it?"

Asking Lu Xun and others to sit down, Elder Tian looked at Master Liu.

He was talking about drinking tea. In fact, as long as he is not stupid, he can understand what's going on.

"It turns out that the test of this old thing is fake, it is to create conditions for Lu Xun..."

Seeing this, Zhang Xuan didn't understand what was going on.

Although I don't understand why Master Liu and the others are so polite to him all of a sudden, I can almost guess at this moment, they must want to accept me as an apprentice, otherwise the three great masters are full of food, and I am a low-level teacher with me?

This incident happened in the Tian Family Manor. As the owner, Mr. Tian, ​​it is absolutely impossible to say that he did not know about it.

Therefore, the so-called drinking tea is fake, it may be deliberately embarrassing himself, let Lu Xun perform well, and regain Master Liu's favor.

Zhang Xuan didn't intend to be Master Liu's apprentice, but the other party's move made him secretly unhappy, as if he had gotten into a cage and was tricked by the other party.

However, it cannot be refused now.

After the news of the teacher's evaluation came out, he was constantly being compared with Lu Xun. It seemed that he was competing for a cup of tea, but in fact he was competing for the qualifications of Master Liu's apprentice. If he refused, he would definitely be labeled as afraid.

This Lu Xun must be more complacent.

Zhang Xuan heard the meaning, and Liu Ling naturally heard it too, his brows were wrinkled, and his face was a little unsightly.

Obviously, this decision of Elder Tian, ​​even he, did not expect it.

However, since Teacher Tian spoke, he had no choice but to agree, "Okay!"

Both Master Liu and Zhang Xuan were a little unhappy, but in fact, Elder Tian was also full of depression.

Master Liu had indeed mentioned Lu Xun in his letter before, and clearly intended to accept him as an apprentice. Because of this, he specially invited him and deliberately prepared an extra cup of tea.

Who knows... Lu Xun didn't come over, Zhang Xuan came first.

And judging from Master Liu's attitude, he should have taken a fancy to this Teacher Zhang and gave up on Lu Xun. Naturally, he was a little unhappy that his preparations in advance had failed.

That's why this test was improvised.

Otherwise, wouldn't it be embarrassing to have told Lu Xun in advance, and it turned out that he couldn't become an apprentice?

"Lu Xun obeys Tian Lao's arrangement!"

Knowing what the other party meant, Lu Xun's face brightened, and he cupped his fists and opened his mouth.

"Since there is a test, there must be content. I don't know what to test?"

Knowing that he couldn't refuse, Zhang Xuan didn't bother anymore.

"You guys are here to drink tea, of course you have to discuss the tea ceremony!" Tian Long on the side snorted.

"Tea ceremony?" Zhang Xuan frowned.

"Ms. Zhang has never been in touch with the tea ceremony. It would be biased to test the tea ceremony!" Huang Yu couldn't help it, and couldn't help but speak.

She has a lot of contact with this teacher Zhang, who is a master of calligraphy and painting, but knows nothing about the tea ceremony, even before talking to him today, she had never heard of it.

To test the tea ceremony for those who know nothing?

Isn't this a deliberate embarrassment?

Moreover, as far as she knows, Lu Xun has specially studied the tea ceremony. Although he is not as good as Tian Long, he has actually listened to Tian Lao's lectures, and at least he can make tea of ​​the first level... This kind of assessment, even a blind person can also pass the test. See unfairness.

"If you want to become an apprentice of a famous teacher, you need to be erudite and knowledgeable. You should be involved in various professions... As one of the nine first-rate professions, the tea ceremony is popular throughout the kingdom. How could you not? I don't understand? If Mr. Zhang, what is it really? No, I'm sorry, I have to drink this cup of tea..."

Lu Xun smiled softly, with confidence in his eyes and elegance on his face.

Xiao Mian, fight with me to see if I can't kill you.

"That's right, if you don't even know the tea ceremony, why should you be an apprentice to a famous teacher? Just admit defeat and save yourself embarrassment!" Wang Chao said.

I lost face just now, found an opportunity, and immediately retaliated.

"Okay, although I only heard about the tea ceremony today, you can learn it now, how to test it, let's start directly!" Seeing the other party's fart, Zhang Xuan shook his head.

Since someone wants to slap him in the face, he should slap him hard.

Although he only heard about the tea ceremony today, there are seven or eight rows of books about the tea ceremony in the kingdom's library, and there are as many as tens of thousands of books.

Before, it was just put into the Tiandao Library, but not observed or studied. Now... it's time to read it.

(To be continued.)

Chapter 2 Nine Years Spring [First Update]

"Study now?"

Hearing Zhang Xuan's words, Lu Xun, Tian Long and others sneered.

Just kidding!

study now?Do you think the tea ceremony is the handicraft of a roadside craftsman?If you say you learn it, you will learn it?

This is a profession, even if you study it every day, you won't be able to make progress in just a few years of cold and heat. Now that you are studying, you just want to pass the test... If you don't pretend like this, you will die?

But it's okay, if you don't work, you will die, and you will never be able to lift your head again after a while.

Lu Xun snorted coldly.

The other party was so excited that Huang Yu on one side almost cried, and hurriedly tried to dissuade him: "I can't agree, Lu Xun has learned the tea ceremony and is very proficient..."

You don't even know the tea ceremony, isn't it a joke to compete with a tea ceremony master?

I have seen reckless ones, but I have never seen such reckless ones.

"It's okay!" Knowing that the other party's concern was sincere, Zhang Xuan smiled and comforted him.

Seeing that his attitude has been decided and cannot be changed, Huang Yugan was anxious, but there was nothing he could do.

"Humph!"

Seeing that Teacher Zhang is so frivolous, Elder Tian's face is also a little ugly.

The tea ceremony is a skill that he has exhausted all his efforts to study. This guy doesn't know anything, but he actually speaks. Now he is learning...

What to learn?how to learn

Do you think it's play house?Just take a look at it?

What a joke!

Even the three masters on one side looked at each other, each frowning.

I just heard about Mr. Zhang’s deeds. It was the first time I met a real person. I didn’t expect him to be so reckless and frivolous. He really has this kind of character. No matter how good the lectures are, he still has to consider whether he should be accepted as an apprentice.

"Then let's start!" Resisting the unhappiness in his heart, Boss Tian waved his hand: "The test is very simple, Longer, you make a pot of tea now, who can tell what method you used, Teacher Lu or Teacher Zhang?" , the tea aroma should reach a few grades!"

The tea ceremony, like alchemy, has been passed down for many years. There are many schools and techniques. The techniques are different, and the teas brewed have different aromas, tastes, and colors.

Because of this, there is no real right or wrong when making tea, only good, better, and best requirements.

Good tea making techniques can make the same tea leaves, tea aroma to the limit, and the people who drink tea can be greatly nourished.

"Yes!"

Tian Long raised his mouth, glanced at Zhang Xuan, and took the tea sea and tea set from butler Tian Gang.

Boiling water flows slowly to warm the tea set, and when you grab it with your palm in the air, a few tea leaves appear in the teapot. The boiling water flows down, and as soon as it touches it, the tea fragrance explodes like firecrackers, and it disperses in all directions in an instant. With a strong fragrance.

"Great!"

"I didn't expect Tian Long to be so young, but his understanding of the tea ceremony is admirable."

"It seems that I have obtained Teacher Tian's true biography, and I will become a powerful tea master in the future, just around the corner!"

Seeing Tian Long's movements, the three great masters nodded secretly at the same time.

They have all studied tea ceremony with Mr. Tian. Although they have not reached the level of a formal tea ceremony teacher, they have been immersed in it for many years, and their level is not low. Naturally, they can see that Tian Long's skills are extraordinary.

"The tea ceremony is also divided into four realms, which are excellent in color and fragrance, return to the original, the spirit exists in the intention, and the fragrance floats in the wild! The four realms correspond to the recording of calligraphy and painting, the spirit, the meaning, and the surprise! Although Tian Long is not very good In this way, the skills in the tea ceremony are real, and judging from the techniques, they have reached the second level, the state of returning to the original and the original!"

For fear that Zhang Xuan didn't understand, the yellow language on one side transmitted the sound.

"The first level, good color and aroma, means that the brewed tea has reached a certain level in terms of color and aroma, which is pleasing to the eye. Don't underestimate this level. Tea brewers must pay attention to the amount of water, tea leaves and The deepest understanding of the state of the tea set is required, and it is difficult to achieve without years of hard work."

"The second level, which is the current level of Tian Long, is called returning to the basics. At this time, making tea is not just a skill, but a skill that is integrated into the bone marrow and blood, so that the most essential taste of the tea can be released, making people drink it. The purest tea fragrance."

"The third realm, where the spirit exists, is similar to the meaning of calligraphy and painting. The tea maker has comprehended the real tea ceremony, and has been able to integrate his artistic conception into the tea. The tea drinker can experience the joy of the tea maker through tea tasting. Anger, sorrow and joy. After reaching this state, you can take part in the assessment and become a real tea master."

"The fourth realm, Xiangpiao Siye, refers to the person who makes the tea, who can spread the fragrance of the tea and make it fragrant for thousands of meters; he can also control the fragrance of the tea so that it lasts for a long time, making people drink it like fairy brew. After reaching this level, look at the tea he poured out, the hot air hovers on the top of the cup and does not disperse. With this skill, not only the tea fragrance will not be wasted, but also hot whenever you drink it. Over time, the tea becomes colder, which affects the taste."

Huang Yu also knew a lot about the tea ceremony and talked about it with eloquence.

Knowing that the other party wanted to let him understand the tea ceremony more intuitively and directly, Zhang Xuan nodded gratefully.

Hearing what she said, the tea ceremony is really not easy.

For these four realms alone, I am afraid that many people will spend countless hours.

call!

While talking, Tian Long's tea was also brewed, poured out slowly, like a mountain spring flowing, knocking on the cup wall to make a cheerful sound, like a musical instrument singing.

"It's ugly!"

After pouring the tea, the real tea fragrance spread out, giving people a sense of refreshment, Tian Long smiled lightly, full of complacency.

At his age, he can comprehend the tea ceremony to the second level, which is considered a genius among geniuses.

After being excited, I looked at Huang Yu, thinking that she would worship You Jia, Feiyan was in her arms, but she didn't look at it at all, and instead whispered to Zhang Xuan, her face immediately darkened, and her whole body was about to explode.

After finally learning a set of techniques, and performing so perfectly, I wanted to perform well in front of the beauties... but it turned out to be this kind of ending.

"Zhang Xuan..." A cavity of anger was transferred to Zhang Xuan again.

Seeing his angry eyes, Zhang Xuan blinked... It seems that he didn't offend him, does this guy have some brain problems?

……

"The tea is ready, which one of you will come first?"

Tian Lao looked around for a week.

"Let me come!" Lu Xun stood up, his eyes were full of confidence, and he meant to point out the country: "Brother Tian's technique is called [Falling Leaves Return to Root], which originated from Master Changfeng a hundred years ago. He observed the growth of tea leaves and spent three years. It is a set of techniques created out of feelings.”

"Falling back to the root is to place each piece of tea in the tea set according to the order of growth. When soaking in boiling water, this order is also followed. Tea leaves, like people, have meridians. Soaking according to the order of growth is like starting from the roots of a tree. Soaking to the end. This method is gradual and can release the most essential taste of the tea, allowing the tea ceremony to reach the second level, returning to the original."

Speaking of this flick of his sleeves, Lu Xun smiled lightly: "Brother Tian, ​​I wonder if what I said is correct?"

"Brother Lu is a great talent, there is no mistake at all." Tian Long responded.

"After talking about the technique, let's talk about the tea fragrance!" Lu Xun stood at the same place, took a deep breath, and smiled slightly: "The fragrance is tangy and lingering, making people feel like they are in a tea garden. If I guess correctly, it should reach four quality level."

In order to clarify the grade and taste of tea, some powerful tea ceremony masters graded the aroma of tea, a total of nine grades, from low to high.