Tongtian did not believe Gu Changqing's explanation.
If Gu Changqing truly was just a worthless drunkard who neglected cultivation and cared only for wine,
then no matter what, a single sentence from him could never have shaken Tongtian's Dao Heart.
Much less caused all the swords of the Interception Sect to resonate.
All of that required an exceedingly profound mastery of the Sword Dao.
If he were merely an ant, then even drinking Jade Nectar could not turn him into someone whose words could bring a Sage enlightenment.
"Hmph, this brat certainly knows how to put on an act!"
Seeing Duobao and the others believe Gu Changqing's explanation, Tongtian gave a helpless chuckle.
But trying to fool me? You're far too naive, brat!
The thought passed through his mind.
Without hesitation, Tongtian extended his divine sense to probe Gu Changqing's aura and uncover his secrets.
A Sage knew all things; sensing was itself a form of divination.
Ordinarily, as long as the other person was not a Sage, none of their secrets could escape Tongtian's scrutiny.
But this time, after sensing him for only a moment, Tongtian's heart jolted, and his pupils contracted.
How is this possible? Even I can't see through Changqing's secrets?
Tongtian was utterly shocked.
Within his perception, an indestructible layer of Great Dao power enveloped Gu Changqing, concealing everything about him.
Even Tongtian could not uncover this brat's secrets.
In truth, this was precisely because Gu Changqing was a transmigrator and possessed the Great Dao of Wine.
A transmigrator did not belong to this world in the first place and did not appear within the river of fate. No one could probe his origins.
Tongtian's gaze grew stranger still.
This disciple truly seemed more mysterious and unfathomable by the moment.
Meanwhile, Gu Changqing was still listening to Duobao and the others recount his "great feat," without showing any amazement.
Duobao and the others became increasingly convinced that everything back then had merely been a coincidence.
"It seems we really were overthinking things!"
Duobao spoke quietly.
Seeing this, Tongtian also understood that Gu Changqing, in his drunken state, was unwilling to reveal his secrets. Continuing to dig for answers would be useless.
Besides, there was plenty of time ahead. Perhaps once this brat revealed more clues, he could finally uncover Gu Changqing's secrets.
Tongtian stopped dwelling on it and changed the subject.
"Hehe, no matter!"
"Whatever the case, it was that sentence of yours that allowed your master to advance this time."
"Changqing, my disciple, your contribution cannot be overlooked. Tell me, what reward would you like?"
Tongtian wore a warm smile.
At those words, Gu Changqing swallowed a mouthful of fine wine, and his eyes immediately lit up.
"Master, can I ask for any reward?"
Only after seeing Tongtian nod did Gu Changqing continue.
"Then... could you let me take my pick from the Interception Sect Treasury?"
At those words, Duobao and the others were all astonished!
Take his pick from the Interception Sect Treasury?
Good grief!
Their junior brother Changqing really was drunk. How could he open his jaws like a lion and demand so much?
The Interception Sect was, after all, a Saint's Lineage, with an astonishing foundation and deep reserves.
Within the vast Interception Sect Treasury, Spirit Treasures, Spirit Roots, cultivation methods, divine abilities, and more were practically beyond counting.
For an ordinary disciple, obtaining even a single one would be an enormous stroke of fortune.
Yet Gu Changqing wanted to take his pick?
He certainly had no shortage of ambition.
Even Tongtian's brows furrowed slightly.
After pondering for a moment, he replied.
"I can allow you to enter the treasury, but you may choose only two rewards!"
Looking at Gu Changqing's thoroughly drunken state, Tongtian truly was a little worried that the wine would go to his head and he would empty the entire treasury.
Then Tongtian would have no tears left to cry.
Besides, when all was said and done, Gu Changqing was still only an Outer Sect disciple.
Tongtian granting him a reward was already an immense favor.
Naturally, he could not let Gu Changqing take whatever he pleased.
Thus, he set a limit of two rewards.
Gu Changqing was not disappointed to hear this.
"Two rewards, so that means two kinds, right?"
"Hehe, that's enough, that's enough..."
Seeing his reaction, Tongtian grew even more puzzled.
Has this brat already picked out something?
Still, he did not ask further.
With a sweep of his hand, the stars shifted within Biyou Palace, and heaven and earth intertwined.
In the blink of an eye, an enormous treasury appeared before them.
Such were a Sage's abilities: with a single thought, he could command the power of space and create a world unto itself.
Duobao and the others watched in awe.
"Go on!"
"I'd like to see just what sort of rewards you want, brat!"
At Tongtian's words, Gu Changqing drained the remaining wine in his hand in one go.
Then he staggered into the Interception Sect Treasury, swaying with every step.
Behind him, Duobao and the others also looked curious.
"This time, Junior Brother Changqing will surely obtain two high-grade, or even Supreme Innate Spiritual Treasures!"
Zhao Gongming spoke quietly.
The others wore looks of envy as well.
High-grade, and especially Supreme Innate Spiritual Treasures, were exceedingly precious throughout heaven and earth.
At a crucial moment, they could even turn the tide of a battle.
Everyone believed that, given such a perfect opportunity, Gu Changqing would surely choose Spirit Treasures.
But what happened next was beyond their expectations.
Gu Changqing wove among the various Spirit Treasures without pausing at all.
He could not even be bothered to glance at the Supreme Spirit Treasures around him, which shone with divine radiance and immortal light.
Looking more closely, everyone grew even more curious.
Gu Changqing's eyelids drooped slightly, and his gaze seemed vacant.
He was not searching with his eyes at all.
Instead, they keenly noticed his nose twitching slightly, as though he were sniffing out some scent within the treasury.
"Don't tell me this brat is..."
Duobao froze, and an outrageous suspicion sprang to mind.
Just then, Gu Changqing finally caught a scent.
"Hehe, found it!"
Immediately, he headed in a particular direction.
There were no treasures gleaming with spiritual light there, nor any cultivation methods or divine abilities.
There were only wine jars, packed together in dense rows.
As a Sage, Tongtian was revered by all living beings.
Thus, countless Mighty Experts throughout the world would occasionally offer him all manner of fine wines.
Moreover, not a single jar was ordinary. They were high-grade, or even supreme-grade wines, beneficial to cultivation.
These fine wines were normally brought out only when the Interception Sect held some grand ceremony or celebration.
Everyone had almost forgotten about them.
Yet now, Gu Changqing was clearly making straight for those treasured wines of the Interception Sect.
"Haha, I've struck it rich! I've really struck it rich this time!"
"This much fine wine will last me thousands of years!"
Gu Changqing muttered to himself, brimming with excitement.
Even as he spoke, he eagerly began sweeping up the fine wines before him.
Three hundred jars... five hundred jars...
Five thousand jars... ten thousand jars...
In just a few short moments, Gu Changqing shamelessly pocketed every last one of the more than ten thousand jars of fine wine.
He did not leave even a single jar behind!
Gu Changqing laughed in satisfaction.
Anyone who did not know better would have thought he had obtained some supreme treasure rarely seen across the ages.
But watching this scene, Tongtian's face darkened with exasperation.
Duobao and the others were speechless as well.
What the hell...
This enormous treasury is littered with Spirit Treasures and cultivation methods, and you don't want any of them.
All you want is that utterly useless wine?
Seriously... I gave you a chance, but you couldn't make use of it.
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