Encountering Qiao Feng and Li Xunhuan on the Road

The "You Jian" restaurant was indeed named "You Jian," and its name was "You Jian."

The restaurant's conditions weren't great, and its business was just so-so.

There were a few tables with customers inside, and two men in particular caught Li Hao's attention.

One was a burly man with a full beard, and the other was a handsome, elegant, and dashing young man.

The bearded man was drinking heartily from large bowls, with several wine jars already discarded under the table, exuding a bold and unrestrained aura.

The other man, however, was sipping from a silver wine flask, taking small sips, appearing refined and gentle.

Of course, Li Hao only glanced at them casually and didn't pay them any further attention. After all, they were both men, and it was normal for men to repel each other.

"Boy, come here," Yan Shun shouted as soon as Li Hao and his group had sat down.

"Young Master, what are your orders?" The waiter, being experienced, could tell at a glance that Li Hao was the leader of this group.

"Bring us all your best dishes and delicacies. Serve some wine to those tables over there, but I won't have any," Li Hao said, pointing to his knights.

As for Yan Shun, he was a Houtian realm late-stage expert, so Li Hao let him sit at the same table.

These knights were all bandits and local tyrants gathered from Hengyang City, each at least at the Houtian realm.

Dozens of these knights were seasoned veterans of the martial world, ruthless and bloodthirsty, and their gathering by Li Hao formed a formidable fighting force.

If a Grandmaster didn't intervene, ordinary Innate Masters would definitely not dare to confront them head-on.

"Thank you, young master." Dozens of knights squeezed in, filling the restaurant instantly. The previously quiet establishment suddenly became lively.

"Yan Shun, you've worked hard on this journey. Come, have some wine to relax," Li Hao said. He didn't ask for the restaurant's wine, not because he didn't drink, but because he had something better.

After drinking at the Huiyan Tower last time, Li Hao had complained for days. Finally, he gritted his teeth and bought several hundred catties of yellow wine himself, then distilled it to obtain over three hundred catties of high-proof distilled liquor.

This wine was mellow and fragrant, but it was also potent and could easily make one drunk.

However, distilled liquor was like this; after resting in the system space for a few days, its taste changed completely.

It was delicious and didn't cause hangovers, making even Yan Shun addicted.

"My young friend, I am Qiao Feng. May I ask where your wine comes from? It is so fragrant and mellow." Good wine needs no bush, especially when one is in the same restaurant.

"Qiao Feng? Are you the leader of the Beggar's Sect, the great hero Qiao Feng, known throughout the martial world as Southern Murong and Northern Qiao Feng?" Li Hao was shocked; this was too incredible.

The image from the television dramas was worlds apart from this man. But then again, no matter how well an actor played the part, they couldn't capture Qiao Feng's innate heroic spirit.

"I am Li Xunhuan, and I would shamelessly like to inquire about the origin of the fine wine in this young friend's hand." The handsome, dashing, and elegant man whose appearance made Li Hao feel a little inadequate was actually the Little Wanderer Li, one of the Seven Jinshi and Three Scholars of the Li family.

"I have long admired the great hero Qiao Feng and the Little Wanderer Li. Meeting you today, I see you are truly worthy of your reputation. My name is Li Hao. This wine, well, I brewed it in my spare time. I believe you two gentlemen are also connoisseurs of fine wine, so why don't we share some?" Li Hao quickly stood up and cupped his hands in greeting.

These were two legendary figures of chivalry; he had to get to know them well.

Otherwise, if they were to discover his true deeds, Li Hao might as well find a good spot for his final resting place.

"That sounds wonderful. Why don't we share some?" Qiao Feng was delighted. Heroes appreciate heroes, and Li Xunhuan's name resounded throughout the martial world. As for Li Hao, anyone who could brew such fine wine must surely be a chivalrous and righteous person.

Ning Zhongze: This little pervert is considered a chivalrous and righteous person?

"Then I shall impose upon you," Li Xunhuan replied, not refusing.

Since Li Hao's table had female companions, and Qiao Feng's table was chaotic, the three of them ended up sitting at Li Xunhuan's table and began to drink and converse merrily.

"What excellent wine! This wine is rich, fragrant, and intoxicating, with a lingering aftertaste that makes it truly nectar of the gods. I, Qiao Feng, have traveled far and wide, tasting all the finest wines in the world. Only today do I realize I have been like a frog in a well, gazing at the sky from the bottom. My thirty-plus years of life have been lived in vain," Qiao Feng exclaimed after draining his cup.

If it weren't for Brother Li Hao insisting on using wine cups and refusing to use the bowls, he would have lost face just now.

When Brother Li Hao proposed using wine cups, he had thought he was being stingy with his precious wine, and at that thought, Qiao Feng felt a surge of guilt. He never expected to judge a gentleman's heart with the narrowness of a petty man.

"Indeed, if Brother Li's wine were ranked second, I doubt any wine in the world would dare to claim first place. I, Li Xunhuan, have traveled across rivers and mountains, visited foreign lands, and even the seas, yet I have never encountered such a fine wine. This wine is truly unparalleled in the world," Li Xunhuan said, swaying his head.

Compared to this wine, such drinks as yellow wine, Fenjiu, Zhuangyuanhong, the five poisons wine from Miao territory, and the grape wine from the Western Regions were not even in the same league.

"If you two elder brothers like it, I'll send you a cartload each. Drink to your heart's content, and if you run out, I'll send more," Li Hao said, already feeling quite tipsy and disoriented after a few cups.

Li Hao had an excellent tolerance for alcohol. With one cup, he could lean on the wall; with two, the wall would move with him. When he wasn't drunk, he was a man of the martial world; when he was drunk, the entire martial world belonged to him.

"Young friend's name is Li Hao. Recently, a new figure, the Amorous Swordsman, has appeared in the martial world, also named Li Hao. Is there any relation between you and him?" Li Xunhuan suddenly asked, putting down his wine cup.

"Haha, I didn't expect my notorious reputation as the Amorous Swordsman to have reached Jiangnan. I am truly ashamed!" Li Hao exclaimed in surprise. His reputation as the Amorous Swordsman wasn't exactly good, and he wondered if these two were about to uphold justice on behalf of heaven.

"How can you belittle yourself, young friend? Rumor has it your Qinggong is peerless, your swordsmanship and hidden weapons are unstoppable, and you are elegant and handsome like Pan An, with a straightforward and loyal character. The martial world has even given you a new title: Young Master of Three Absolutes. Your Qinggong, swordsmanship, and hidden weapons are truly the three absolutes," Li Xunhuan said, taking a sip of his wine.

However, the admiration in his eyes made it clear that he held Li Hao in high regard.

"Brother Li, what Brother Qiao Feng says is different. Qiao Feng still believes the title 'Amorous Young Master' is more fitting for Brother Li," Qiao Feng added, also feeling the effects of the wine.

Upon hearing this, Li Xunhuan thought of Li Hao bringing three women with him and nodded in agreement.

Li Hao had initially expected them to uphold justice, but to his surprise, they didn't dwell on his killing of the Seven Protectors of Mount Song. Instead, his disabling of the Lone Traveler, Tian Boguang, had earned him considerable points.

The martial world was inherently a society where the strong preyed on the weak. If your skills were inferior, your death was in vain.

However, people of the martial world also had their own principles, which was not to harm ordinary people.