Tea Session #1: Curiosity is the Lust of the Mind

Dear Universe,

Today, I, Dao Jack, have the honor of having the rare and elusive Cosmic Sage here with me for a cup of Tea and a talk session.

A young man nodded and smiled as he looked toward Dao Jack, his eyes sun red, his smile mischievous, his body blurry as if it was non-existent in this time and space.

"Everything is as they say," Dao Jack said astonished. "Even with my cultivation, I can't see through your majesty, Sir Comic."

"You Praise me, I merely have a little accomplishment in the endless Dao."

Dao Jack, a powerful built middle-aged man, laughed and tapped his finger on the ancient table.

"Sir Cosmic, I hope you won't mind my hospitality, this tea is something my disciple uncovered in an ancient great land."

The space above the table shivered and a light green liquid slowly appeared and gathered and flowed into the teacups before quietly laying unto the table. A peaceful and enigmatic aroma spread through the air, giving out a relaxing feeling to the world.

"Wealthy indeed, Dao Jack," The young man said with the same smile on his face. "An ancient table made from a branch of an Elder of the World Tree Race, Teacups crafted from Creation Dao Stones, and the impossible to find Mortal Life Tea."

"You honor me, Sir," Dao Jack laughed and said. "Without this at the very least, how could I, Dao Jack, have the face to invite the Great Cosmic Sage to discuss the Dao and happenings of the universe."

The young man still smiling reached toward his cup and slowly took a sip. His eyes brightened and he nodded his head in appreciation, "Great Tea indeed."

Dao Jack also took a slow sip, closing his eyes slightly and making sure to enjoy the flavors of the tea. Never taking his eyes off the young man, however, he asked after pondering, "Sir Cosmic, If you had anything to say to the countless cultivators of the universe, I wonder what wise words you would say?"

The young man looked a Dao Jack and contemplated, not immediately answering the question. He put down the cup of tea he held in his hands and said slowly, "A wise elder once told me this, Life is a spell so complicated that everything conspires to break it."

Dao Jack's eyes shone with light and he smiled brightly, "A phrase with many interpretations, tied with the secrets of the Dao, resonating with one's soul. Indeed, Sir, Your words deserve praise."

"Take from it what you will, I am merely repeating an elder," The young man's smile never left his face.

"Sir Cosmic, if you don't mind I would like to ask about a recent matter that's happened in the universe," Dao Jack asked.

"Oh, ask away."

"I wonder your thoughts on the recent events surrounding The Heavenly Dao," Dao jack asked with a slight smile.

The young man glanced at Dao Jack strangely, one could almost annoyingly, as if someone had discovered one of his little secrets, "Very Well."

"The Heavenly Dao Empire," The young man said while looking at his cup of Tea. His sun red eyes begin to shine, boundless light exploded from his eyes and a legion of colors appeared within his pupils, forming a seemingly endless cosmos.

"An Empire that has ruled since time immemorial. Countless wars, Setbacks, Golden Ages, and Calamities have propelled it forward to becoming a formidable powerhouse. A powerhouse that has produced many heavenly emperors and queens, as well as unearthing a great number of geniuses, undying heroes, and powerful elderly figures. An Empire that has spread its influence throughout the universe as an immovable Mountain. Shook the Heavens and Earth, leaving others trembling in its great might and powerful abilities."

"Unfortunately.."

"Even the Dao can be Destroyed."

"Taking hold of a great treasure during this period of its Golden Age, Calamity arrived at its door once again. Forces as great and as ancient as the Heavenly Dao Empire combined strength and attacked the Empire, not stopping until Dao blood flooded into rivers, the Empire's Fate demolished and The Royal Family destroyed. Only leaving behind an orphaned and vengeful prince, a crippled genius, bearing the weight of a destroyed empire, a murdered family and a world-shaking secret."

"A world-shaking secret," Dao Jack looked at the young man, " I wonder if Sir would happen to know of what this secret is?"

"I have a feeling that Daoist in fact already knows." The young man said while looking Dao Jack in the eyes.

"Yes, but I would naturally like to make sure my knowledge is right. It should be that Sir Cosmic Sage has taken this genius as his latest Disciple," Dao Jack said with a confident smile.

"Close, but not yet," The young man said still looking Dao Jack in the eye, "I have merely given him the opportunity, should he succeed, only then will he fully become my disciple."

Dao Jack seemed to understand and nodded his head. Noticing the way the young man was looking at him, his heart shivered as he looked into the young man's endless eyes.

"Sir shouldn't be worried, the matters of Sir's lineage shall naturally not leave this session's talk. The young prince's journey forward will not be interrupted."

"Very well." The eyes of the young man became dim and returned to their sun red shade, almost as if nothing changed.

The Young man took another sip of his tea, seemingly relaxed, not thinking anything of what just happened. His eyes seemed to see through the materials of existence itself, looking down at a youngster in a cave, "The future is not yet determined, Destiny meant to be broken. Rise from the ashes, child, and purge the universe of your enemies. I shall be there to appreciate your success."

Dao Jack looked at the young man in from of him and realized he only had one sip left. He quickly thought before he asked. "Sir, one last thing on my mind. I wonder-," Dao jack looked as the young man slowly took his last sip.

"Will he rise up to your expectations?"

"That is for me to know, and you to find out," The young man calmly put down the empty cup and looked up at Dao Jack, Myriad of scenes flashing through his eyes. Slowly, The young man disappeared from existence, as if he was never there in the first place, bearing the same mischievous smile he had from the beginning.

Dao Jack seemed slightly annoyed when he heard the reply of the young man. He stayed in place and reviewed his session The Cosmic Sage, configuring everything that was discussed and shook his head in satisfaction.

Tapping his finger once again on the table, The Teacups disappeared from the tabletop. Dao Jack once more tapped his finger, this continuing for a second time. Space shivered and a young woman appeared within the room. Her presence immediately filled the silent clean room with a comfortable and vibrant aura.

Slightly Bowing as a form of respect, The young woman raised her head and smiled, "Greetings Master."

"Caroline," Dao Jack smiled with care as he looked at his beloved disciple. His heart radiating warmth, "How have you been? How is your cultivation progress? How is your Dao Partner? Is he treating well? Don't worry, I'll go and teach him a lesson no matter who his master is. Humph! My cultivation is still higher than his by a little, at least he won't be able to fight against me until he reaches the great completion realm of his Dao."

Caroline giggled and smiled brightly as she was used to her master's fatherly care for her, "I've been well, Master. I recently reached a bottleneck in my cultivation and will break through soon after increasing my understanding of the Dao. My hubby Alex is fine as well Master, he's settled down at home after settling the various troubles that hound him and has promised his master to breakthrough to the great completion realm of his Dao within this Era."

Dao Jack stilled in shock as he heard what Caroline said.

Caroline giggled again and mischievously said, "I'm afraid if Master finds my hubby Alex right now, Master wouldn't be able to playfully discipline him like back then. He is already preparing everything needed to break into Master's cultivation realm, the only thing missing being time."

Dao Jack seemed to want to cry but could not find any tears, "That child from back then has already caught up to us Pleasant Era Elders, soon, maybe even we will only be to look up at him from the back."

Caroline laughed at the expression on Dao Jack's face, proud of her husband's talents.

Dao Jack sighed, "A genius indeed. Sir Cosmic is truly a great figure to successfully find and cultivate these hidden geniuses." As he thought back to how he momentarily thought of snatching this new orphaned prince from the Sir and the look he received in the end, his body shivered again on its own at the taboo thought.

Looking at Caroline, Satisfaction appeared in Dao Jack's heard. She was enough for him, her talents also at a monstrous level. Thinking of this, his heart calmed down silently.

"Caroline, this time I require your help again. I am not satisfied with the amount of time I was able to converse with the Sir. I need even rarer Heavenly Tea, as this is the only way I can think of to invite him here. I need as much as you can acquire this time. That should be possible with your Dao, yes?"

Caroline looked helplessly at her master and his near obsession with her hubby's master. She sighed and shook her head, "Yes, Master, I was preparing to head out to prepare for my breakthrough anyways, finding some Tea along the way shouldn't be a problem."

"Great, I shall await your successful return."

Caroline helplessly shook her and bowed again in respect before disappearing from the room. Dao Jack continued to sit in the room as if he didn't see the helplessness as Caroline left. He merely looked up in space, revealing a slightly lecherous face and said,

"Sir Cosmic, What great secrets are you hiding from the universe."