Chapter 70

It was much better than Xie Juanhan had imagined.

"They're ready to be put into the jars." Xie Juanhan stretched and went to the back of the kitchen to bring out two wine jars.

They had obtained these two wine jars from the Elf on the high platform.

They said they would use the Golden Mead yeast selected from the Tammi Kingdom to brew wine, but they never managed to harvest the raw materials.

Xie Juanhan gently opened the wine jar.

There was still a little wine and fine sediment at the bottom of the jar, and a rich, sweet aroma wafted up.

Xie Juanhan took a deep sniff. "It smells wonderful. I wonder what this batch of wine will taste like when it's finished?"

Telingewei: "Even if it doesn't taste like Golden Mead, it'll still be pretty good."

Xie Juanhan: "I hope so too. Come on, pour in the berry juice."

The two dragons' hands were very steady, and not a single drop was spilled during the pouring of the undiluted liquid.

The amount of concentrate was just right; it was only one finger joint short of filling it.

There's still some room for fermentation, perfect.

As they poured the berry juice, a rich aroma of alcohol wafted up.

Xie Juanhan watered at the smell.

He'd had so many drinks at Eermirisi's place recently that he was practically developing a drinking habit.

Xie Juanhan was thinking of buying some wine when he went to the Star Market in a couple of days when he suddenly remembered, "The wine I brewed last time should be ready to drink."

Telingewei: "The one that the Pixie blessed?"

Xie Juanhan's eyes lit up with a smile, "Yes, it's the Silver Dragon's Dragon Wine I mentioned before."

The two dragons moved the newly brewed wine to the back of the kitchen and placed it against the wall, then brought out the old wine jars.

This wine has been brewing for more than half a year. First, the original mash fermented for several months, then it was filtered out, leaving only the clear liquid to ferment for several months.

The texture should be smoother now.

Xie Juanhan opened the sealed lid.

A rich, sweet aroma wafted up, carrying the mellow scent of wine.

Xie Juanhan stood up, carefully took down the clean large spoon hanging on the wall, scooped up a spoonful, squatted down, took a sip, and then brought the spoon to Telingewei's lips.

Telingewei took a sip with the spoon.

The new wine is smoother than before, but not as full-bodied as aged wine.

It tastes a bit harsh on the tongue and has a relatively strong alcohol flavor, but it's incredibly fragrant.

The fragrance was so enticing that it melted into a mist upon touching the tongue.

There seemed to be tiny ice crystals inside the fog, constantly pulsating.

Generally speaking, the bitterness of alcohol is not very popular.

But the wine that Xie Juanhan brewed was so fragrant.

That slight bitterness in the wine actually acts as a stabilizing ballast, suppressing the misty aroma, giving it more layers, and making it more worthy of careful appreciation.

Xie Juanhan swallowed the wine and exclaimed softly, "It smells so good! It's a bit like the Elven Holy Wine you gave me before, but it's also very unique."

Telingewei said earnestly, "It tastes better than the Elven Holy Wine."

"That's an exaggeration. Even favoring your boyfriend doesn't mean this much." Xie Juanhan brought the spoon to Telingewei's lips again. "Want some more?"

Telingewei nodded and took another sip.

Xie Juanhan took the spoon back, intending to finish the last bit of wine.

Just as he looked down, he suddenly caught a glimpse of several shadows at the kitchen doorway out of the corner of his eye.

The furry creatures had returned sometime earlier and were now squatting at the kitchen doorway, watching them intently.

The two looked at each other.

Harper and the others glanced at the spoon in his hand, then at the open wine jar, their eyes growing even more resentful.

"Chirp, chirp," Harper and the others complained.

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Chapter 70 [VIP]

Faced with the disapproving looks from the group of children, Xie Juanhan raised his hand somewhat hesitantly. "We'll just try it."

The little ones cried even louder, "Awooo!"

Xie Juanhan had no choice but to pick up his spoon. "Would you like to try some?"

Before he could finish speaking, the little ones dashed into the kitchen.

"Chirp." Haxi squeezed to the front, stood on its hind legs, and placed its front paws on Xie Juanhan's wrist.

Xie Juanhan picked up the wine jar and poured out a small spoonful for it to taste.

Haxi first stuck out the tip of his tongue and licked it, then immediately rolled his tongue into a big mouthful.

It took a sip, squinted its eyes, and without bothering to control its weight, stomped directly on Xie Juanhan's wrist, leaving a clear claw mark on it.

Telingewei glanced at it, then grabbed Haxi by the scruff of the neck and lifted it aside.

He took the spoon from Xie Juanhan's hand, glanced at the little ones, and said, "I'll do it."

The little guys instantly became docile and harmless, lining up and chirping.

The little Griffin, confused, also ran to the back of the line: "Meow?"

Telingewei poured the wine extremely quickly.

One bite at a time, while supplies last.

Instead of holding them up and letting them drink slowly, he simply pinched the back of their necks and shoved the spoons into their mouths.

Feeding someone alcohol is like administering medicine.

The wine brewed by Xie Juanhan has a certain Dragon Power; it is delicious and nourishing.

The little ones quickly licked their lips and went to lie down and rest in the corridor.

It's a bit cold.

Seeing them sleeping haphazardly on the floor, Xie Juanhan went to the room and brought out a mat, placed the little ones on the mat, and covered them with a blanket.

The little ones were languid but excited, constantly barking and howling in the hallway.

Telingewei grabbed Xie Juanhan's wrist, trying to pull him away.

Xie Juanhan used a little force and Telingewei back with his backhand.

"Never mind, the little guys have been drinking; it's better to keep an eye on them."

Magical creatures aren't that fragile.

"It's quite windy outside, let's stay home. We can light a fireplace and read a book. I have a few questions I'd like to ask you."

Xie Juanhan pulled Telingewei into the study.

The study was well soundproofed. Xie Juanhan read a book in the study for a while and even listened carefully to the little ones' cries.

"What are the little ones mumbling about?" Xie Juanhan listened intently. "I think I heard words like 'delicious' and 'wooden board'?"

Telingewei listened with him, but after a long time, he still couldn't figure out what the little ones were trying to say.

He simply stood up, took a long stride, walked out, picked up Habu, who was muttering the loudest, and stuck him on his forehead.

A moment later, Telingewei turned back and said to Xie Juanhan, "They were just talking about the wine barrels the Dwarf made."

"Wine barrels? I remember now, the wine shops in town also have piles of wooden barrels. Do all local winemakers store their wine in wooden barrels?"

"Wooden barrels impart aroma, and storing the wine in suitable barrels can enhance its flavor. However, it's not always necessary to store wine in barrels; it depends on each winemaker's preference."

Xie Juanhan blinked.

He had never encountered this technique of preserving wine in wooden barrels before.

In his hometown, they would store the wine in jars, and those who were more particular would bury them directly underground for preservation.

Xie Juanhan: "The Dwarf can also make wine barrels?"

"They are craftsmen, and most of them can do some of the work, mainly depending on whether there's money to be made."

"Understood." Xie Juanhan gently touched Telingewei's foot with his own, propping his cheeks up with his hands as he looked at him. "We're brewing more and more wine; should we get a wine barrel?"

"Either is fine." Telingewei thought for a moment. "In this region, the barrels made from Blossom Wood and Goddess Wood are quite good and would also suit our berry wines."

"Blossom Wood and Goddess Wood? I've never heard of them before?"

"Chirp!"

Several Companion Beast had appeared at the study doorway at some point.

The little creatures, their eyes sparkling, chimed in, saying that the Magic Forest had one, and they could lead the way if needed.

Xie Juanhan looked out the window. "Not today, it's windy."

The Companion Beast immediately chirped.

Xie Juanhan sniffed the air. "Tomorrow is fine."

After saying that, Xie Juanhan turned to Telingewei to confirm, "Is tomorrow okay?"

Telingewei nodded. "It's perfect timing, the trees have low moisture content and less resin this season, so they're less prone to cracking. We can cut down more of them."

Xie Juanhan said cheerfully, "Then it's settled."

The little ones outside are listening.

Upon hearing the keyword, several Companion Beast immediately scurried to the doorway, indicating they wanted to go too. "Chirp!"

They can also help find trees.

Xie Juanhan readily agreed, "I'll bake some beast meat bread later, and we'll take it to the depths of the Magic Forest to eat tomorrow."

His meat bread is a bit like chapata, filled with fragrant stir-fried Spicy Clam bits, meat, and scallions. After baking, the crust is crispy, the inside is rich and flavorful, and it's also oily.

In the cold season, eating one while out and about will keep you warm for hours.

We agreed to go logging.

The next morning, all the little ones, big and small, were waiting for Xie Juanhan outside the door.

As soon as Harper and the little Demon Wolf saw Xie Juanhan come out of the kitchen carrying two baskets, they immediately rushed up and grabbed the baskets.

Xie Juanhan looked down. "Are you going to carry it? It's a bit heavy."

The little Demon Wolf kept its mouth shut and whimpered.

Xie Juanhan chuckled and rubbed its neck, "Just tell me if you can't lift it anymore."

Telingewei was also waiting outside. "It's too far, let's fly there."

Xie Juanhan: "Just how far is it?"

Telingewei: "About diagonally opposite where we are standing now."

Xie Juanhan immediately understood just how far it was. "Then we need to hurry and set off, let's go, let's go!"

Telingewei transformed back into a dragon and carried them directly to the Magic Forest on the opposite side.

Xie Juanhan looked down from the air.