The Wine Shop of Eternity
Chapter 71 The Clock
Master Fengzi and the four Alchemy Emperors continued to run at their speed. But then, a powerful aura suddenly enveloped their surroundings which also prevented them from taking another step forward.
” Steps! The step! Step!” A series of light footsteps echoed in the darkness, making the five alchemists extremely frightened.
They stiffly turned their heads towards where the footsteps were coming from and saw a beautiful blonde-haired lady wearing knight armor walking slowly towards them.
Her face was almost invisible due to the lack of light and only her pretty eyes were slightly visible.
Seeing him, the alchemists suddenly recalled that they still had not paid for the wine Jiu Shen had ordered.
Master Fengzi who was as strong as an 8th rank heavenly realm cultivator was now trembling in fear. “Yo-Young Mi-Nona Theia, we are not running away from payment...He-This! Take-take this. It has two hundred True Crystals in it.” He said in a stammered voice while taking out a pouch from his storage ring.
Theia drew closer to Master Fengzi and she took a small pouch from Master Fengzi's hand. He then examined it with his spiritual power and saw that there were indeed two hundred True Crystals inside. After which, Theia took out eighty True Crystals from the pouch and handed them back to the shivering Master Fengzi.
“Old man, I do not accept bribes ..” He whispered to Master Fengzi before his shadow disappeared from the scene.
“Suara whizzing!”
Master Fengzi held onto his chest as he panted. “That young lady-That young lady.. She is even scarier than the de-devil of the Red Demon Continent… Should I be happy that a strong expert lives here in the Silver Wing? Empire or should I grieve instead?” He muttered while breathing.
“Head of Fengzi Branch, I doubt if he will even involve himself in the internal conflicts of the empire.” Wang Wei said as he wiped the sweat off his forehead.
Master Fengzi who was still sighing heavily was dumbfounded. He then glanced at Wang Wei and asked with knitted brows. “What did you just say?”
Wang Wei sighed and replied in a serious tone. “The empire may face major conflicts in the coming days. The three eldest sons of the emperor were now becoming restless. They will definitely move anytime now.”
Master Fengzi frowned when he heard the news. He was too focused on concocting an 8th grade Refreshing Meridian Pill that he did not even know what had happened to the Silver Wing Empire. “If one of the three eldest sons of the emperor will come to our Alchemy Hall to seek political help, immediately reject them.”
Wang Wei and the other three Alchemy Emperors were startled and the former couldn't help but ask in a puzzled tone. “Head of Fengzi Branch, I think .. we support the crown prince this time .. Isn't that what you said to us earlier?”
Master Fengzi shook his head and glanced towards Jiu Shen's shop with a complicated gaze. “It was before we met Wine Master Jiu ..”
“Head of Branch, what do you mean?” Wang Wei looked at Teacher Fengzi in confusion.
“What do you think will happen if Wine Master Jiu decides to support one of those princes?” Master Fengzi did not answer Wang Wei and instead threw another question at him.
Wang Wei's eyes widened as a flash of understanding erased all of his doubts. “The prince will definitely... But will Wine Master Jiu really involve himself in this event?”
Master Fengzi glanced at Wang Wei and smiled. “We'll know soon..”
* * *
Inside Jiu Shen's room.
The latter was delighted when he heard that, but then, he suddenly recalled something. “Master, the fruit..The alchemists may remain silent about it, but some customers should be able to recognize such a treasure.”
Jiu Shen grabbed the chair for himself and sat lazily on it before he glanced at his disciple who now had a worried expression on his face. “You don't have to worry. Instead, you may also put your concerns to anyone who comes to create problems in the store.”
Lu Sulan's mouth was gaping at his words and he couldn't help but smile.
“Tok! Geck! Tok!”
“Log in. It's open.” Jiu Shen said indifferently.
“Click!” The door let out a clicking sound as it opened, revealing Theia's face.
Lu Sulan glanced at him warily. Lu Sulan was somewhat afraid of this woman even though Theia served as her master's shopkeeper.
“Master...” Theia spoke softly while handing a small pouch to Jiu Shen. The former's eyes contained deep affection and respect as he glanced at Jiu Shen. It was hard to believe that the tyrant of Immortal Wine would behave so meekly and gently.
Jiu Shen took the pouch but even before he could see the contents, it miraculously disappeared from his hands.
Of course, it was the system that took it …
Jiu Shen then looked into Theia's eyes with an emotionless look. “Is there anything else, Theia?”
“Ah-Nothing else, mr.” Theia was confused when she met Jiu Shen's gaze. He also felt a hint of pain in his heart after seeing his cold gaze.
With a slightly heavy heart, Theia hurriedly left the room.
Lu Sulan glanced at Theia's sad figure with pity before he turned to look at his master with a wry smile on his face. ‘Only the master can arouse the emotions of Lady Theia's woman, but she is too cold-hearted to accept her feelings.’.
* * *
The Xue Family Plantation.
“Older Ming, the last transaction with the Fang Imperial Family of the Blue Fang Empire was successfully completed. No casualties and slaves are now ready to be trained by our people.” Sword Three bowed to the man in front of him respectfully.
Elder Ming smiled and nodded his head. “Good work, Sword Three. You can go now to rest. Tomorrow, make sure that the new batch of slaves will be properly trained.”
Sword Three nodded his head and replied in a confident tone. “I'll finish it, Elder Ming.”
After Sword Three left, a terrifying burst of laughter resounded within the room.
“Elyk, the clock is ticking. Your reign will not last long.. Hahaha!”