When Xiao Hua cried out, the pungent flavor had rushed straight into his nose and mouth. Tears welled up in his eyes, nearly spilling from their rims!
Just as Xiao Hua felt it was improper and wanted to wipe them away, that pungent flavor suddenly turned over, transforming into an extreme coolness! A wave of comfort spread throughout Xiao Hua's entire body! But before Xiao Hua could savor that sensation, the coolness changed again, and the pungent flavor reappeared... "Aiyo, the Nine Transformations of Spirit Wine!" Xiao Hua suddenly recalled what Xiangyang had said before. Sure enough, within only a few breaths, nine waves of pungency and coolness rose one higher than the last, tormenting Xiao Hua terribly! Yet after the pungency and coolness passed, an incomparable sensation flowed through both his body and meridians, making him feel utterly comfortable. His whole body slumped into the chair, and he did not even want to move a finger.
After a moment, Xiao Hua saw that everyone was looking at him with smiles that were not quite smiles. He hurriedly sat upright and said with a grin, "Master, this spirit wine truly is special!"
"Not bad, is it? Want another cup?" Wunai asked with a smile.
"No, Master. It is good, but this disciple does not have the fortune to enjoy it. I truly cannot bear that startling, up-and-down feeling in the wine!" Xiao Hua hurriedly waved his hands. "This disciple still prefers the mild, fragrant spirit wine at Eldest Senior Brother's place!"
"Eh? Xiao Hua, I thought you were not one to stick rigidly to convention. Why do you like that sort of spirit wine?" Wunai asked curiously. "Only someone like your Eldest Senior Brother, who has no desire to improve himself, would like such a bland flavor!"
Xiao Hua smiled