The visitor was none other than the owner of the Hundred Flavors Immortal Brew House.
The distillery owner felt a chill run down his spine under that clear yet all-seeing gaze, and quickly said:
"Excuse me for disturbing you, junior brother. Is my ' Thousand-Year Dream ' not to your liking?"
His words were somewhat tactful, and tinged with doubt.
After all, the cultivators who had visited in the past had all praised this " Thousand-Year Dream " highly, wishing they could drink more of it.
It was truly rare for people like Han Xuanji and Su Ming to only dabble in the wine and not even finish a pot, which made him feel a little resentful.
Han Xuanji glanced at the wine pot in his hand and said calmly:
"The wine is alright, but it seems to be missing something. This pot of wine is probably a semi-finished product."
Upon hearing this, the boss's pupils contracted slightly, and the professional smile on his face vanished completely, replaced by genuine astonishment.
This wine is truly a semi-finished product, or rather, a defective product; most people would never be able to tell that so easily.
The young man in front of me...
He took a deep breath, his attitude becoming more sincere, even tinged with apology:
"This junior brother truly has a discerning eye!"
"To be honest, it's not that I don't want to display the finished product, but rather..."
He stopped speaking as if he felt it was inappropriate.
Just then, an aged yet powerful voice came from the inner hall:
"Young friend, you are not a brewer, but you have likely tasted countless wines. I admire you greatly."
The curtain was lifted, and an elderly man dressed in a simple gray robe, with a vigorous spirit and sharp eyes like an eagle, walked out.
He exuded an unassuming aura, but his knuckles were large, bearing the marks of years of handling spiritual materials. His eyes, in particular, shone with a sharp, inner light and carried a strong aroma of alcohol, clearly indicating his profound skill in brewing.
[ Gu Chen: Seventh level Golden Immortal, Elder of the Spirit Void Heavenly Palace, proficient in brewing, he once brewed an unparalleled immortal wine praised by many Immortal Venerable. In his mind, " Thousand-Year Dream " was not a masterpiece, always falling short of a true unparalleled immortal wine.]
The distillery owner immediately said respectfully, "Master!"
The old man waved his hand, his gaze fixed intently on Han Xuanji, filled with undisguised scrutiny.
"This old man, Gu Chen, has been studying this path for a long time."
Although this wine is an incomplete product, it is quite remarkable that you could see through the flaws of ' Thousand-Year Dream ' at a glance. Could it be that the wines you usually drink are much better than this?
He was somewhat curious; if Han Xuanji was a connoisseur of wine, surely he wouldn't look down on this " Thousand-Year Dream " so much?
While it may not compare to those peerless celestial wines, it is still quite exceptional.
Even some immortal Immortal Lord were fond of wine thought this wine was quite good.
Han Xuanji remained calm and unconcerned.
He glanced at the old man before him, then at his nervous yet expectant boss, and pondered for a moment.
"Fine."
He said softly.
Then, under the unwavering gaze of the two, Han Xuanji flicked his sleeve, and a seemingly simple dark blue wine gourd appeared in his hand.
However, the instant Han Xuanji lightly touched the gourd's mouth and opened a tiny crack—
An indescribable, exquisite aroma of wine, like a volcano that has been dormant for millennia suddenly erupting, spreads instantly.
This fragrance is not simply rich; it has countless layers. At first, it is cool and refreshing like an icy spring, but upon closer inspection, it leaves a lingering aftertaste. It also contains an indescribable rhythm of the Great Dao, as if it can directly penetrate the soul and cleanse the spirit. Inhaling it makes one feel comfortable all over and enlightened.
The other aromas in the bar paled in comparison to this fragrance, like fireflies compared to the bright moon.
The distillery owner's eyes widened suddenly, and he gasped for breath, as if trying to inhale every wisp of aroma into his lungs, his face filled with intoxication and shock.
Master Gu Chen's arrogance and skepticism vanished instantly, replaced by an almost pilgrimage-like fervor and excitement.
He stared intently at the dark green gourd, his lips trembling:
"This... its Daoist aura arises spontaneously, its spiritual radiance is contained within, making one feel as if they have fallen into the Nether Sea. Could this be the legendary... Azure Heavens and Yellow Springs Brew?"
"It is said that if one drinks a sip, one can experience reincarnation."
Han Xuanji nodded slightly, then resealed the gourd.
It left behind a room full of lingering memories and endless reverie.
This celestial wine is of extremely high quality; it is a reward from a six-star sign-in area and should be a collectible of some Taiyi Immortal Venerable or even Daluo Immortal King.
After taking a sip, he gained considerable insight into the Dao of Reincarnation life and death.
This wine was obtained by chance.
Han Xuanji spoke calmly, as if he had just shown an ordinary object.
"Is it believable now?"
Master Gu Chen blushed, then bowed deeply, his tone filled with shame:
"I believe you! I believe you! I was just being narrow-minded, please forgive me, young friend!"
The distillery owner also quickly bowed, not daring to raise his head.
The person who possesses such a divine brew must be someone far beyond his imagination.
Han Xuanji quickly raised her hand to support him:
"No need for such formalities, senior."
Master Gu Chen straightened up, his eyes burning with fervor as he looked at Han Xuanji, all traces of disdain gone, replaced only by pure admiration.
"Having heard of this celestial brew today, this old man... this old man shamelessly asks, may I be so kind as to grant you a sip..."
"Just a few drops, and I'm willing to swear an oath to owe you a favor."
"Whatever the request, I will not refuse."
Upon hearing this, a hint of surprise flashed across Han Xuanji's eyes.
A vow made by Golden Immortal cultivator carries immense weight, especially one concerning their Dao heart.
This means that no matter what request he makes, the other party cannot refuse, otherwise their Dao heart will be damaged and difficult to recover.
Gu Chen's obsession with the art of brewing was beyond expectation.
He still has half a flask of this Azure Heavens and Yellow Springs Brew, so giving him a few drops wouldn't be a bad idea.
"You flatter me, senior. There's no need for oaths; ten drops of wine, is that enough?"
Han Xuanji said calmly.
Upon hearing this, Gu Chen's face instantly lit up with uncontrollable elation, and he nodded repeatedly:
"Enough! More than enough! Young friend, you are so generous, I... I am eternally grateful!"
In his excitement, he quickly stepped aside to lead the way:
"This place is too noisy; it's not the place to talk. Young friend, please follow me!"
With that, he led Han Xuanji deeper into the Immortal Pavilion.
After passing through several hidden barriers, the view suddenly opened up before us.
This place turned out to be an extremely spacious and blessed land. It was not like a wine cellar as one might imagine, but rather a strange space where Spiritual Qi turned into mist and light shimmered.
Countless jade altars, stone urns, and crystal pots of various shapes float in the air, some shrouded in rosy light, others exhaling auspicious vapors, with wisps of indescribable, mellow Daoist charm permeating the air, as if gathering the essence of countless celestial brews.
[The six-star sign-in location ' Ten Thousand Immortals Wine Cellar ' has been detected. Sign in now?]
Six-star check-in location?
Han Xuanji hadn't expected to stumble upon such an extraordinary place imbued with Daoist essence, and silently murmured to himself:
"System, check-in."
[Congratulations, host, you have successfully checked in at the Ten Thousand Immortals Wine Cellar and received a pot of " Great Dream Immortal Brew ".]
[ Great Dream Immortal Brew: High Antiquity and wondrous wine. Drinking it allows the soul to travel through the void, experiencing cultivation and trials in dreams, a dream spanning a thousand years, comprehending the Great Dao. Yet in reality, it is but a fleeting moment. It is an unparalleled treasure.]