Confidence

"Ah! Help, help, help!"

"Mom, run! Old Dad is going to force-feed us chili water again!"

Before Chu He could retrieve the White Jade Wine Pot from his Sea of Consciousness for some practical application, he heard his six-year-old sister start shouting, accusing Old Chu of his crimes.

"Thump! Thump! Thump!"

Taking the stairs two at a time, Chu Xi, her face filled with panic, ran and jumped down with her short legs, rushing towards the living room on the first floor.

Upon seeing Chu He, her small face quickly shifted from panic to anger: "Hey! Stinky Chu He!"

"It's all your fault! You made chili water again to torture me!"

As she spoke, her two short legs scrambled towards the leather sofa and she pounced straight into Chu He's arms, her hands clawing and scratching.

As this had become a regular program for the Chu Family over the past two months, Chu He was already familiar with Chu Xi's usual tricks.

He directly grabbed Chu Xi under her armpits with both hands and lifted her high.

After watching the little girl flail for a dozen seconds and lose some of her energy, he placed her on the sofa beside him.

"Hmph! Stinky Chu He!" Chu Xi panted, turned her back, and showed him the back of her head.

"Hey! Xiao Shuili, it's one thing to hit me, but when did you add 'stinky'?" Chu He said, torn between laughter and tears.

"It's stinky, it's stinky! Old Dad drank chili water, so he became stinky. You drink it, and you'll become stinky sooner or later."

"Don't worry, you won't become stinky. You'll smell good after a bath."

Laughing heartily, Chu He remembered the inheritance he had just received and excitedly picked up a cup of wine, drinking it down in one gulp.

As the Wine Liquid went down his throat, Chu He's expression immediately became fascinating.

This wine... something's not right!

Why was there suddenly a sense of stagnation?

Had he really become stinky?

Glancing at Xiao Shuili, who was still sulking, Chu He picked up the wine cup again and sniffed it gently.

"The ginseng is too old, and the fermentation time for the Grains was too short, causing the Qi Energy of the Wine Liquid to stagnate."

Chu He recalled that he had secretly dug up this ginseng in Changbai Mountain using his Spiritual Force, and it was indeed very old.

"Also, the brewing utensils were too varied. It's not that they weren't cleaned properly, but too many types of wine were brewed before, leading to somewhat chaotic and disordered Qi Energy, which picked up some sourness."

Chu He was also very clear about this point.

Whether it was the pre-processing of grains, or the preparation of yeast, fermentation, and distillation... hundreds of types of wine all used the same set of equipment, which was indeed a bit messy.

He sniffed a couple more times.

"Other than that, there are no other issues. From the perspective of mortal wine, it's nearly perfect."

In just a few moments, the quality of this jar of wine formed data tables that flowed through Chu He's mind.

"Hiss!"

After realizing what had happened, Chu He gasped.

This Wine God Inheritance... was truly something!

In such a short time, it had transformed Chu He from a novice in brewing and wine tasting into a Brewing Grandmaster?!

At this moment, Chu He felt his heart settle!

Ever since he knew this was Swallowed Star, although Chu He had the self-control of an adult and could force himself to train daily...

But his aptitude was insufficient. To this day, his understanding of the Family Blade Technique had only barely reached the Mastery level.

According to Babata's classification of "Basic - Conception - Domain - World," both his blade technique and movement technique were still at the Basic Level.

Chu He had even resorted to flipping through Ancient Books to try and temper his state of mind, but he still couldn't break through the threshold of the Conception Level.

If it had continued like this, Chu He himself would have lost confidence in being able to leave Earth.

He might have had to go and latch onto City Lord Luo's coattails.

In fact, if he hadn't seen the White Jade Wine Pot in his Sea of Consciousness, Chu He would probably have already boarded a Train to Yangzhou City in Jiangnan Base City, seeking protection.

After awakening his Spiritual Force, Chu He's memory became even more exceptional, sufficient to clearly recall the millions of words in the entire book.

It was currently September 29, 2057.

The day Luo Feng just entered Ruins of Ancient Civilization No. 9.

Next, this Invincible War God would go into seclusion in this Ruins of Ancient Civilization No. 9 for one year and three months.

After emerging from seclusion, he would first kill Li Yao, then break through to the Planetary Level, and then rush to Mist Island to compete for the Wood Bud Crystal, becoming famous throughout the world.

Like a Dragon Ascending to Heaven, he would then be unstoppable.

He had actually left himself the last two or three chances to latch onto a powerful figure.

But now...

With the help of this Wine God Inheritance, Chu He finally had some confidence to grow in this world.

"Serves you right! Stinky Chu He! You got burned by the chili water too, didn't you!"

A childish voice called Chu He back from his fantasy of stepping into the universe.

Chu Xi lifted her small face, her expression sour. With her right hand, she sneakily took a White Rabbit Creamy Candy from her pocket and held it up to Chu He's eyes.

"Here! The last few times Dad burned me, I ate this candy and it got better."

Her words were not polite at all, but hearing them, Chu He's heart seemed to stop for a beat, his whole being melting.

He gently picked up the White Rabbit Creamy Candy Chu Xi held before him, quickly unwrapped it, and eagerly popped it into his mouth.

Then, he closed his eyes happily and nodded vigorously.

"So sweet! It doesn't burn anymore!"

Saying that, Chu He quickly put away the wine glass and jar. He crouched in front of Chu Xi and said, "Thank you, Xiao Shuili, this time!"

"From now on, brother won't make chili water anymore. How about I make you a sour, sweet, and ice-cold fruit juice?"

Upon hearing this, Chu Xi's two short legs, which had been dangling precariously, stopped swinging. With a "deng" sound, she jumped to the ground.

"Comrade Chu He, a promise is a promise!"

"I'm waiting for your juice!"

"Of course." Chu He nodded, scooped up Xiao Shuili, and walked upstairs. "Come on, let's tell Old Chu that we won't make chili water for him anymore!"

"Let's go, let's go! Tell Old Chu! Let's see how he bullies me in the future!" Chu Xi pointed upstairs with her small hand, full of spirit.

"Bang!"

A loud door slam echoed.

Chu He, having been shut out, awkwardly rubbed his nose.

Who would have thought that Old Dad had used chili water to scare Xiao Shuili away just to discuss the Great Harmony of Life with Old Mom!

Good thing he didn't barge in.

The siblings exchanged a dejected glance.

"Hey, Chu He, why was Mom angry just now? Her face turned red with anger!" Chu Xi tugged at Chu He's pants leg and asked softly.

"Ahem!" Chu He didn't know how to explain, so he vaguely replied, "Um... that... yes, Old Mom was indeed a bit angry."

"Let's go, let's go, Xiao Shuili, let's go pour out all of Old Chu's chili water!"

With the brand new version of the brewing technology, all the previous wines seemed to Chu He to be full of errors and omissions.

He didn't feel any heartache about pouring them out.

It was a good opportunity to divert Chu Xi's attention!

As expected, as soon as the words left his mouth, little Chu Xi's eyes lit up: "Let's go, let's go! Let's pour out all of Old Chu's chili water!"

"I know where those things are hidden in the basement, and the key is on the doorframe!"