The Wine Shop of Eternity
Chapter 52 Breakthrough of the Fourth Prince
“Abyssal Vine Cranberry? Isn't that the main ingredient of the poison made by Alchemy Hall?” Lu Sulan asked with a dumbfounded look. He had heard about the impressive reputation of the spiritual plant, so he was surprised about his master's interest in it.
Jiu Shen's lips twitched upon hearing what Lu Sulan said. He was familiar with alchemy, so he knew what the alchemists of the Alchemy Hall had to do with the Abyssal Vine Cranberry in making their poison. ‘I'm sure those little brats from the Alchemy Hall were using an unstable true essence within the Abyssal Vine Cranberry. Too wasteful..’
“Those little ones do not know how to properly purify the unstable true essence of the Abyssal Vine Cranberry. That's why they use it as the main ingredient in making toxins. In fact, this spiritual plant has a miraculous effect in increasing one's strength.cultivation level and spiritual strength.” Jiu Shen said as he kept the Abyssal Vine Cranberry inside his spatial sword earrings.
Lu Sulan was speechless hearing his master's reply. Even though he knew nothing about alchemy, he still understood the concept. ‘Thinking that the alchemists I respect and admire are nothing but vain brats in the eyes of my master.’
Jiu Shen ignored Lu Sulan as he lightly tapped his feet on the ground to rise in the air.
“Come go.” He said as his figure shot through the sky.
Lu Sulan immediately followed behind his master after seeing him fly. “Master, wait for me!”
* * *
Inside the throne room of the Silver Wing Empire's imperial palace, Defender Duanmu knelt respectfully in front of Emperor Elyk Silveria.
“Your Highness, the fourth prince is currently in closed cultivation so he cannot be here at the moment.” Defender Duanmu said in a respectful tone.
Emperor Elyk's eyes shone when he heard the words Defender Duanmu. He could not help but lightly exclaim. “Oh! It seemed that he had quite a bountiful harvest from that wine shop. After his cultivation closed, he should already be at the 5th rank Spirit realm. That's good news.”
The emperor was naturally pleased with the cultivation progress of his fourth son. Fourth Prince Dante Silveria was someone he secretly cared about.
Emperor Elyk was already tired of the quarrels of his three eldest sons and the petty battle, so he took the time to show concern and affection to his two youngest sons, Fourth Prince Dante Silveria, and Fifth Princess Sylvia Silveria.
Defender Duanmu suddenly sighed and said. “Your Majesty, although the fourth prince's progress in cultivation is a pleasant opportunity, I have bad news to tell you.”
Emperor Elyk's eyes turned grim as he glanced at the kneeling Duanmu Defender. He took a deep breath and spoke. “What's up, Duanmu?”
“It appears that the Liu Family has already gotten news about the Beiming Family's illegal transactions with outside powers. What do you think of this, Your Majesty?” Defender Duanmu added.
Emperor Elyk Silveria frowned and slumped back to her throne with a tired look. “To be honest, I still can't believe everything about this at all. The Beiming Family has become the aristocratic clan most loyal to our Silveria Imperial Family. They have served us for generations so it is very difficult to believe this at all. . In fact, I think someone intentionally made the water cloudy from behind the scenes.”
Duanmu Defender's eyes blinked for a moment before he replied. “Your Majesty, do you mean there is a third party involved in this? And they're trying to tarnish the reputation of the Beiming Family?”
Emperor Elyk sighed and shook his head helplessly. “I am also unsure about everything, Duanmu, but it seems that a storm is brewing within my Silver Wing Empire when there are still many eyes peeking outside waiting for the perfect opportunity to invade our kingdom.”
Defender Duanmu also felt the urgency of the situation. If the emperor's words were correct, then their Silver Wing Empire might actually experience a large-scale war in the near future. As for whether they could get through that war, Defender Duanmu was also uncertain.
“Your Majesty, I think it is better if we maintain friendly relations with the owner of the wine shop. He might be able to help if something unwanted happens to our Silver Wing Kingdom.” Defender Duanmu stated after thinking for a moment. The old man was still confused about Jiu Shen's reason for staying within their kingdom, but he felt that Jiu Shen was not here with ill intentions.
Emperor Elyk's eyes lit up but dimmed once again. “Muan, the origin of the man is something we are not currently aware of. But then, maintaining a friendly relationship with him will probably give us good benefits. Hopefully, he won't attack us when we've been beaten from all sides.”
Defender Duanmu sighed and remained silent. He was betting on Jiu Shen's intentions towards their kingdom. Whether he was right or wrong in placing his bet on Jiu Shen, Defender Duanmu would soon find out.
Emperor Elyk Silveria closed her tired eyes as she rubbed her aching temples. Even though he was one of the strongest experts in the Profound Dragon Continent, he still felt that he might be powerless to protect their kingdom in case a war broke out.
‘Jiu Shen... Are you friend or foe?’
* * *
Inside a luxurious mansion, a young man with long black hair was sitting cross-legged in his room. His eyes were wide open and his mouth was gaping in surprise.
“What the fuck? I haven't even meditated yet but I've already broken through to the 5th rank Spirit realm?! This... this..” Instead of feeling pleased with his breakthrough, Fourth Prince Dante Silveria was dumbfounded. .
“Wine Master Jiu, are you likely to add a Congestion Breaking Pill in your Deep Sea Spring Dew?” The fourth prince muttered in a soft voice as he lay on his bed.