White tea legend

Chapter 274 Staying in the Human World
Wenxia led Lu Yu to the shore of Tianhu Lake, and saw Fairy Baicha in a black robe, walking grimly from the White Jade Bridge. Her face was still beautiful, but her eyes were glowing with an ominous red light, and her body was filled with suffocating black fog, and she looked extremely terrifying.

Lu Yu was shocked, thinking that Fairy Baicha was possessed by an evil spirit.

The gods and Buddhas in the sky also felt this evil aura and appeared in the clouds, staring at Fairy Baicha with cold eyes, wanting to get rid of her as soon as possible.

Fairy Baicha seemed to feel the gaze of the gods. She stopped and looked up, her red eyes full of provocation and disdain. She opened her arms, and the black mist became thicker, as if it was going to swallow up the entire Heavenly Palace.

Lu Yu protected Bai Cha. He knew that although Fairy Bai Cha was possessed by an evil spirit, she must still have a clear mind deep down. He couldn't just watch the gods and Buddhas attack Fairy Bai Cha. Even if he was facing a powerful god, he would not back down.

"Fairy White Tea is possessed by an evil spirit. If you act rashly, won't you hurt innocent people?" Lu Yu stepped forward and stood in front of Fairy White Tea.

A golden-armored war god among the gods and Buddhas in the sky said coldly: "Bai Cha has been completely corrupted by the evil spirit. Leaving it here will become a big problem. It must be eradicated immediately!"

Lu Yu refused to give in. The Heavenly Emperor asked him to treat Fairy Baicha, and he could not let the Heavenly Emperor down.

All the gods and Buddhas in the sky frowned when they saw Lu Yu being so persistent.

Fairy White Tea suddenly moved, turned into a black shadow and rushed towards one of the gods and Buddhas. The god or Buddha did not expect Fairy White Tea to suddenly attack, so he could only raise his hand in a hurry, and suddenly a golden light surged from his palm, trying to block Fairy White Tea's attack.

The attack of the White Tea Fairy was like a violent storm, and there was a faint sound of ghosts crying in the black fog, which made people uneasy. Each of her attacks contained the power of evil spirits, making the originally sacred atmosphere become bloody and violent, and the flowers and plants on the shore of Tianhu Lake were shaken by this power and were about to fall.

A goddess among the gods and Buddhas in the sky held a treasure bottle and sprinkled holy water, which condensed into a large net in the air, trying to bind the White Tea Fairy. However, the White Tea Fairy seemed to be completely unaffected, and her figure appeared and disappeared in the black fog, making it difficult to predict.

Another god took out a golden ring from his sleeve and threw it out. The golden ring quickly grew larger, surrounded by strong golden light, and flew towards Fairy Baicha, trying to trap her in it. Fairy Baicha did not retreat but advanced instead. She pushed with both hands, and the black mist condensed into a huge palm, colliding head-on with the golden ring.

"Boom!" With a loud bang, the golden ring collided with the black palm, bursting out with dazzling light, and the nearby clouds were shaken and scattered. The attack of Fairy Baicha was temporarily blocked, but she seemed to be more courageous, and the black fog became thicker, as if it was going to cover the whole world.

Seeing the fierce attack of the White Tea Fairy, all the gods and Buddhas in the sky immediately joined forces to fight. One god wielded a flaming sword, the sword light was like a raging flame, slashing straight into the black fog of the White Tea Fairy. Another god and Buddha formed a seal and cast a spell, thunder and lightning struck the White Tea Fairy like a silver snake. At the same time, a goddess sang a spell, and the surrounding flowers and plants danced in the wind, turning into countless sharp arrows, densely shooting at the White Tea Fairy.

Under the joint attack of all the gods and Buddhas in the sky, the entire Heavenly Palace changed color. Under the control of the evil spirits, the White Tea Fairy gradually showed signs of defeat. The black fog became thicker and the ghostly voices became more shrill.

Lu Yu was extremely anxious watching from the side. He knew that he had to find a way to help Fairy Bai Cha break free from the control of the evil spirit as soon as possible, otherwise she would be completely trapped in endless darkness.

But Lu Yu didn't know what to do.

"She's tea, she's tea!"

Someone reminded Lu Yu urgently in his ear.

Lu Yu turned around and saw that it was Xuanfeng who had invited the Great Mother Goddess.

The words of the great grandmother inspired Lu Yu. Lu Yu sat cross-legged, formed seals with his hands, and muttered something. A faint greenness gradually emanated from his body, as if the breath of spring was gradually spreading. His voice became louder and louder, and each word contained the power of nature, and went straight to the White Tea Fairy.

Just as the gods and Buddhas were preparing to attack again, the body of the White Tea Fairy suddenly changed. The black mist around her began to dissipate, and the evil aura was also rapidly weakening. Her feet slowly took root in the ground, and her black robe faded, replaced by emerald green leaves. In just a few breaths, the White Tea Fairy turned into a tea tree, standing quietly on the shore of Tianhu Lake, blending into the surrounding environment.

Upon seeing this, all the gods and Buddhas in the sky stopped their attacks and looked at the tea tree that suddenly appeared in surprise.

"My fellow immortals, Fairy Baicha is not in danger for now. Please be kind and allow me to take her to the Lingxiao Palace to report to the Heavenly Sovereign."

Lu Yu bowed to the gods and Buddhas in the sky.

On the side, the great grandmother said: "Tea God, the Lord is waiting for you in the Lingxiao Palace, go quickly."

The words of the Great Mother God were so true that the gods and Buddhas in the sky could not tell whether they were true or false. Lu Yu hurriedly picked up the tea tree on the ground and walked towards the Lingxiao Palace. His steps were firm and cautious, as if the tea tree in his hand was the most precious treasure. Walking on the road leading to the Lingxiao Palace, Lu Yu felt a sense of déjà vu, as if he had walked like this a long time ago, holding a tea tree in his hand, and kept walking...

In the magnificent Lingxiao Palace, Lu Yu held the white tea tree in his hand, faced Bai Ren Tianjun, and listened to his strict orders. Bai Ren Tianjun's voice was calm and firm, with an invisible majesty that could not be questioned: "Lu Yu, although the white tea tree has turned into its original form, the evil spirit still lingers in it and has not been completely eliminated. I will give you three days. If you can successfully exorcise the evil spirit, it will be a merit for you; if not, you must destroy the white tea tree to prevent future troubles."

Lu Yu's heart sank. He looked at the tea tree in his hand and felt the cold air coming from under the tree. He knew that what the Heavenly Monarch said was true. He was sweating profusely. He bowed and accepted the order. He hurriedly left the Lingxiao Palace with the white tea tree and walked towards the Tea God Palace.

When we returned to the Tea God Palace, the Great Mother Goddess was already waiting there.

"Lu Yu, you don't have to worry too much. In these six realms, the Buddhas of Mount Xumi are compassionate and will definitely find a way to help you out of this predicament. You need to take the white tea tree to Mount Xumi and ask to see Bodhisattva Huiguang. He will be able to give you guidance."

Lu Yu was delighted when he heard this, but he was a little hesitant: "Grandmother Taimu, Mount Xumi is a long way away. It may not be easy to go back and forth within three days." Grandmother Taimu smiled slightly, took out a jade talisman from her sleeve, and handed it to Lu Yu: "This is a teleportation jade talisman, which can help you reach Mount Xumi in an instant. But this talisman can only be used once, you must use it with caution."

Lu Yu took the jade talisman and bowed deeply: "Thank you for your help, Your Majesty. Lu Yu will live up to your trust." After that, he did not delay any longer, carefully put the white tea tree in his arms, crushed the jade talisman, and instantly disappeared in the Tea God Palace.

The next moment, Lu Yu appeared at the foot of Mount Xumi. Mount Xumi was shrouded in clouds and mist, and the Buddha's light shone everywhere, giving off a peaceful atmosphere. Lu Yu did not dare to delay and immediately went up the mountain road, heading straight to where the Bodhisattva Huiguang was.

When Lu Yu arrived at the temple of Huiguang Bodhisattva, he knelt outside the door and reported loudly: "Lu Yu, the tea god, is ordered by the Great Mother Goddess to come to Mount Xumi to seek an audience with Huiguang Bodhisattva. I hope the Bodhisattva will grant me the opportunity to see him."

The gate of the courtyard slowly opened, and the voice of Huiguang Bodhisattva came gently: "Come in, Lu Yu." Lu Yu stood up and walked into the courtyard, only to see Huiguang Bodhisattva sitting on a lotus platform with a smile on his face and a kind look.

Lu Yu bowed again, then took out the white tea tree and told the whole story in detail. After hearing this, Bodhisattva Huiguang pondered for a moment and slowly said, "If you want to completely drive away the evil spirits, you need to use the most precious treasure of Buddhism - Bodhi seeds. Bodhi seeds contain endless Buddhist power and can purify all evil. Go and get a Bodhi seed and place it on the white tea tree, and the evil spirits will dissipate."

After hearing this, Lu Yu was delighted, but then he felt embarrassed: "Bodhisattva, Bodhi seeds are the most precious treasures of Buddhism. How can a junior get them so easily?" Huiguang Bodhisattva smiled slightly: "Since you have come here by chance, you are the destined person. I will give you a Bodhi seed to help you accomplish this task."

As he spoke, Bodhisattva Huiguang took out a crystal clear bodhi seed from his sleeve and handed it to Lu Yu. Lu Yu was grateful and took the bodhi seed and carefully embedded it into the trunk of the white tea tree.

As soon as the Bodhi seeds touched the white tea tree, they began to emit dazzling light. Streams of warm air flowed into the white tea tree, and the dark aura began to be gradually purified.

Under this magical power, the branches and leaves of the white tea tree began to twist slowly, as if they were beating with life.

In an instant, time went backwards, space shifted, and the surrounding scenery became bizarre.

The roots of the white tea tree began to emit a faint light, which became brighter and brighter, and eventually formed a huge halo.

Lu Yu was in that halo, and was sucked in by it, dizzy and unconscious. When he woke up again, he found himself in a desert. He looked around, and saw only yellow sand all over the sky, without a trace of life. However, in this desolate desert, there was a bitter tea tree standing alone, which looked particularly abrupt.

The bitter tea tree is not tall, but it exudes a tenacious aura. Although its branches and leaves are not lush, each leaf is bright green, like a touch of emerald green in the desert. Lu Yu approached the bitter tea tree, gently stroked its branches and leaves, and felt the vitality it conveyed.

"What a magical herb! Herb, would you like to go to heaven with me?"

Lu Yu blurted out these lines and was stunned himself.

Why do you say such familiar lines so easily?

"Men love to brag, and good-looking men love to brag. Don't you see how high the sky is? You are not a bird that can grow a pair of wings for no reason."

Ku Tu went over his lines in his mind, but he could no longer speak them out as easily as he had done thousands of years ago.

She said to the immortal in front of her, "You are no longer a god of medicine, why do you want to bring a herb to heaven?"

Lu Yu thought about it and it made sense. He was the God of Tea! Why would he care about the affairs of a herb?
Lu Yu observed Ku Tu and found that although it was a medicine, it had the qualities of tea.

Lu Yu waved his hand and cast a spell. The desert around Ku Tu turned into fertile soil. The sun shone down, the rain and dew fell, and bees and butterflies flew over...

Lu Yu took good care of the bitter tea plant, watering it, fertilizing it, and talking to it. Under Lu Yu's careful care, the bitter tea plant gradually changed. Its leaves became greener, and its branches became thicker. The most amazing thing was that it began to emit a faint fragrance, which was the fragrance of tea.

"Now, you are the tea tree."

Lu Yu looked at his own achievements and smiled with satisfaction.

"Chashu'er, are you willing to go to heaven with me?"

Cha Shuer said, "I don't want to."

Lu Yu was surprised. Is there anyone in this world who doesn't want to become an immortal? The heaven is the highest level of the six realms. With such an opportunity, why is this tea tree unwilling?
"Why?"

"Since the Tea God is so willing, why not send me to the human world?"

"Cha Shu'er, do you want to stay in the human world?"

"If I stay in the human world, I can experience the changing of seasons with those hardworking tea farmers, face the challenges of nature with them, and share the joy of harvest."

"In the human world, I can play a greater role. My leaves can bloom in boiling water, bringing peace and beauty to people. My existence can drive the livelihood of the local people and fulfill my mission as a tea tree."

“I believe that the real paradise is not in heaven, but in the warmth and devotion of the human world.”

Cha Shuer was so confident that Lu Yu wanted to persuade her further but didn't know what to say.

"Since you have made up your mind, I will help you. I will send you to the human world now."

Lu Yu took the tea tree and flew across the world until they were above a rocky mountain. The tea tree said, "This is it."

Lu Yu looked down and saw the stone mountain towering up, its peak like a sword piercing the sky, majestic and imposing. There were lush green trees, gurgling springs, and birds singing and flowers blooming.

The mountains appear and disappear in the clouds and mist, like a flowing ink painting.

On the top of the mountain, a stone statue of Taimu Niangniang stands tall, majestic and solemn.

The stone statue is dozens of feet high, finely carved and lifelike. The Taimu Goddess has a kind face and clasps her hands together, as if praying for all living beings. Behind her, a rainbow spans the sky, contrasting with the stone statue, forming a magnificent picture of heaven and earth.

The light emanating from the top of the mountain complements the stone statue of Taimu Niangniang, which is extremely sacred.

Lu Yu's heart moved.

It turns out that this is the sacred mountain where the Queen Mother Taimu ascended to heaven.

It is indeed a place with beautiful mountains and rivers, suitable for the growth of tea trees.

Lu Yu no longer hesitated, he gently lifted the tea tree into the air, and gently let go, and the tea tree fell to the top of Mount Taimu. Then, the top of Mount Taimu emitted a dazzling light, as if all the spiritual energy between heaven and earth gathered here at this moment.

Next to Hongxue Cave, a tea tree spreads its branches and leaves. It is the white tea mother tree, Green Snow Bud. Its leaves are emerald green, exuding a different charm. The sunlight shines on the tea leaves, as if it has been coated with a layer of gold, making it sparkle.

Lu Yu stood in the air and looked down. The "Green Snow Bud" transformed into a fairy in white and green gradient clothes, who smiled at him.

Lu Yu wanted to see the fairy's face clearly, but the fairy disappeared again. Lu Yu rubbed his eyes and looked down, and only the "Green Snow Bud" was left swaying in the wind.

"After sending you a thousand miles away, we will eventually have to say goodbye, God of Tea, we will meet again."

The sound of tea trees came from the human world.

Lu Yu bowed to the tea tree in the clouds and said goodbye: "So, tea tree, take care of yourself."

Lu Yu said this without looking back and flew straight towards the Heavenly Palace.

I don’t know how many years ago, a fairy and a grass rode on colorful clouds and flew towards the sky.

Now, only the immortal is left, flying towards the sky. The grass has shed its medicinal nature and turned into tea, remaining in the human world in the southeast forever.