The Wine Shop of Eternity
Chapter 20 News Liu Xiufeng
Jiu Shen used his spiritual power to look at the expressions of the fourth prince and Defender Duanmu as they tasted the Deep Sea Spring Dew. He might close his eyes, but he could see every little change in the reaction of the two men. ‘The old man is also at the peak of the 7th rank Emperor, but he will not break through with just one wine. He needed a much stronger catalyst if he wanted his strength to be promoted to the next realm. But the boy had a higher chance of breaking through. Of course, this is still an opportunity.’
Defender Duanmu slowly opened the wine bottle.
The rich aroma of wine shot out from the mouth of the wine bottle which emitted a fragrant aroma from the Deep Sea Dew. The eyes of the two men sparkled as they greedily inhaled the sweet aroma of wine.
After filling their cup with wine, Defender Duanmu impatiently brought it to his lips and took a sip.
As for the fourth prince, he muttered something quietly as if he was chanting some sort of incomprehensible spell. “Only one glass. Just one glass. Only one glass.” With half-closed eyes, the fourth prince also took a sip.
The fourth prince gasped in shock like a person electrocuted. His eyes widened in shock as he looked at the wine cup in his hand.
When the golden liquid touched his tongue, he felt a cold sensation envelop his mouth. But then, just a second later, a fiery feeling invaded his throat. The two conflicting sensations created a kind of smooth harmony, yet they maintained their own uniqueness, making him drunk on indulgence.
“I get such feeling only after one sip?! I can say that there is Deep Sea Dew added to the brewing process that enhances the aroma of wine, but what are two different sensations that I feel?” The fourth prince was a person who had read a lot since he was young. He also tasted various kinds of gourmet dishes in the imperial palace. That was why he could instantly recognize the unique scent of Deep Sea Dew.
Defender Duanmu did not have the same thought process. He was still drinking his cup of wine with a stupid smile on his aged face. Although he was also familiar with Deep Sea Dew, he did not think too much about it.
He focused his attention and only checked the minute changes to his dantian as he continued to drink wine. ‘Hard to believe! Although it was not enough to promote me to the next realm, it was still able to consolidate my foundation so it was easier for me if I wanted to breakthrough. What a treasure! Even the Noble Phoenix God Fire Wine did not have such an effect.’ Defender Duanmu thought to himself with a strong excitement in his heart.
The fourth prince did not hesitate anymore. He gulped down the remaining golden liquid in his cup with a dazed look. He shivered as the wine liquid reached his throat as he felt the same fiery and cold feeling. It was as if two opposing aftertaste were wrestling each other in his throat. “Ahh! Great wine!”
The fourth prince felt full after drinking one glass of wine. He realized that Jiu Shen had not intentionally played him at all. One glass was indeed the maximum he could consume with his current cultivation. He then glanced at the bottle of Deep Sea Spring Dew with a regretful look, but he mastered his wish and checked his dantian.
Jiu Shen withdrew his spiritual power after he saw the effects of the wine. He was quite satisfied with it, but it was not enough to move it. He had tasted countless immortal wines in his past life that were far better than Deep Sea Spring Dew. But of course, the materials used were much rarer and more valuable.
At a different table was Boss Scar and the others seated, they drank and talked happily between each other and it seemed like they had forgotten that a mid-level expert had died in the morning.
Liu Xiufeng knitted his brows and said solemnly. “I heard some rumors from my friends in the Liu Family that one of our imperial noble families allegedly sold weapons to the neighboring empire.”
The atmosphere suddenly turned serious after Liu Xiufeng dropped the serious topic. Boss Scar furrowed his brows, and he couldn't help but ask. “Which noble family are you talking about?”
Jiu Shen's ears were raised. He was also curious about their conversation, so he listened to them attentively. From another person's point of view, he meditated diligently. But in reality, Jiu Shen secretly eavesdropped on their conversation. ‘Hoho! It seems like something fun is going to happen in the empire in the near future. Of course, I had to be there to witness that scene. It wouldn't be nice if I would just stay here during this lively event.’
Liu Xiufeng glanced to his left and right before he gestured for everyone to get close to him. He then spoke in a whispering voice. “This is a noble family that is not inferior to the Liu Family in terms of strength and authority, the Beiming Family.”
After hearing the words ‘Beiming Family’, everyone's faces immediately turned a bit strange. “Omong empty! Beiming family loyal to the imperial family since the founding of the empire.” A mercenary exclaimed in a slightly louder voice.
Liu Xiufeng hurriedly closed his mouth to prevent him from speaking any further. Boss Scar also glared at the mercenary coldly.
They then realized that Defender Duanmu was staring at them with a smile that was not a smile.
They forced a laugh and left the store in a hurry after paying their bills. They did not want to stay inside the store anymore for fear that Defender Duanmu would arrest them for spreading baseless rumors.
‘Even the Liu Family has found suspicious transactions of the Beiming Family. If that is the case, then His Majesty's assumption is indeed correct. This is bad, I have to report this to His Majesty in order for us to prepare for the possibility of any result.’ Defender Duanmu's heart was in chaos as he thought of the countless possibilities that might occur.