True to Its Reputation

"In that case, I, Fang, will shamelessly ask for a drink."

Fang Zelin chuckled and then followed the other person forward.

Even though it was already dark, the area ahead was still bustling with activity.

Fang Zelin followed the other party to the place where the banquet was being held, which was an open space in front of the ancestral hall.

In front of the ancestral hall, there are sticks of incense as thick as an arm, burning with wisps of smoke.

On the bright red round table, plates of delicious dishes were laid out.

The dishes served were all ordinary home-style fare, but the aroma was incredibly rich.

At this moment, the villagers were drinking with great relish.

"Hey! The Young Lady of the Li Household's cooking skills are truly extraordinary, and the speed at which she serves the dishes is even more remarkable. With so many of us eating here, the food hasn't slowed down at all."

"The person carrying these dishes must be getting tired of carrying them."

After taking a sip of his drink, a villager shook his head and said, "Whoever manages to marry that Young Lady of the Li Household will definitely be living the good life."

"Hey, I really don't know who has such good luck."

"I think you're dreaming. Lady Li is an absolute beauty; no one is worthy of her!"

Hearing these rough men making jokes, the woman standing nearby couldn't help but chime in with her own words.

Even women had to admit that this Young Lady of the Li Household was truly a beauty of unparalleled grace and charm.

Even if one day they were suddenly summoned to the palace to become concubines, they would not be surprised in the slightest.

There's no other reason than that this young lady is simply too beautiful!

Fang Zelin heard the conversation between the people at the table very clearly.

Fang Zelin didn't take these words to heart.

I've seen quite a few beautiful women over the years.

Even in her younger days, Shang Lewei was already considered to be exceptionally Higher Vehicle.

Then there's Xiao Qin. Although she's Dragon Race, once she grows up, she'll be an absolute beauty.

And then there are Zhenke and her fellow Daoists.

The fellow Daoists from Rising Tide Valley were all equally formidable.

Perhaps due to their long cultivation, these fellow cultivators carried a faint air of otherworldly grace, resembling celestial beings.

Having seen so much, Fang Zelin remained completely unmoved by what the villagers were saying.

"We have guests. Please tidy up this table and make room for us!"

The villagers who brought Fang Zelin here glanced at the table in front of them.

The tables around the house were already full of people.

I saw an empty seat, but the place was a mess, covered with leftover food.

He shouted from the side, then personally set aside the bowls and chopsticks in front of him.

Seeing this, Fang Zelin was about to step forward to help.

However, the villagers in front of him directly stopped Fang Zelin, saying, "Guests from afar, how can we let them do it themselves?"

"If word gets out, how will the people in our village face anyone?"

As he spoke, he pushed Fang Zelin aside.

Seeing this, the others at the table quickly got up to help tidy up the table.

They are guests, after all; it's not appropriate to treat them coldly.

Otherwise, if word gets out, their village will lose face!

After tidying up everything on the table, the other person hurriedly went to the kitchen and repeated the instructions.

This indicates that we should serve some delicacies first to entertain our distinguished guests.

Such enthusiasm caught Fang Zelin somewhat off guard.

"Where does this distinguished guest come from?"

The people at the table, seeing that Fang Zelin was an unfamiliar face, asked him a question out of curiosity.

"From Anzi County."

Anzi County? That name sounds familiar!

"Oh, by the way! I've heard that Immortal-Welcoming Tavern Immortal-Welcoming Tavern near Anzi County, and the wine there is said to be absolutely exquisite!"

The villagers at the table listened to this, thought about it carefully, and then suddenly realized what it meant.

Putting everything else aside, the Immortal-Welcoming Tavern is a very famous establishment in the Great Qian Dynasty!

Today, it has been ranked first among the ten finest wines of the Great Qian.

It's a bit of a shame that this fine wine can only be enjoyed in that particular place.

The other party has no intention of selling it.

Occasionally, some drinkers would buy some and carry it with them, but they wouldn't easily share it with others.

These people had all heard of the reputation of this fine wine, but none of them had ever tasted it.

To even consider making a special trip to Anzi County just to have a sip of such fine wine is something they can't afford to consider.

Has the Immortal-Welcoming Tavern become this famous?

Seeing that everyone around him knew this place, Fang Zelin couldn't help but be a little surprised.

But then it became clear.

Indeed, it is his finest brew; even with water added, it is still a masterpiece.

It's normal for people in the area to know about it once its reputation spreads.

"Yes, but it's a pity that the fine wines at Immortal-Welcoming Tavern will soon disappear."

Fang Zelin shook his head as he finished speaking.

He saw it all clearly when he left.

The jar of fine wine he sent out was almost finished.

That's why the other party added a lot more water.

Even so, it couldn't stop the fact that the fine wine was about to run out.

"I do seem to have heard about this. When I went to the market before, some merchants were talking about Immortal-Welcoming Tavern, and they were all cursing and swearing, saying that the big shop was bullying its customers."

"Saying things like, 'That fine wine, it doesn't taste the same as it used to,'"

Upon hearing this, an older villager nearby immediately nodded and said something.

He had heard some things about this.

"But it would be such a pity if this fine wine were to disappear like this. I've lived most of my life and never tasted such a fine wine. To have it all vanish like this is truly a great regret in my life!"

Fang Zelin smiled upon hearing this.

He took the gourd from his waist.

"There's no need for such regret. As it happened, I took some fine wine with me when I left. It's not much, but it's enough for you all to have a taste."

As he spoke, Fang Zelin took the gourd and began to pour a little bit of fine wine for everyone in turn.

As he began pouring the wine, no one noticed that a significant amount of water had been added to it.

The reason for doing this is firstly because Clear as Empty's age is too advanced for these people to withstand.

Secondly, it's because what these people had heard of was Clear as Empty, which was tainted with water.

If a little water is added now, there will likely be a huge disappointment if they actually go to Immortal-Welcoming Tavern later.

The crystal-clear liquor was poured, and its crystalline color could be seen even through the firelight.

The rich aroma of the wine instantly and completely masked the original flavor of the dish.

This moved the villagers present.

This fragrance?!

The finest wine of the Great Qian Dynasty truly lives up to its reputation!