“Heavenly Serpent Mansion’s master is rumored to be a Fifth Grade Immortal Venerable. If that’s true, then the innkeeper of this tavern must be at least a Fifth Grade Immortal Venerable, maybe even Sixth Grade?”
“That’s possible. Wow, another big shot has arrived in Qingxuan Town… Once the top forces hear about this, our town will become even more lively. Exciting!”
“Hey, that’s secondary. Do you know that the wine at Longevity Tavern is truly an unparalleled brew? They open during the day, and anyone who visits can have a free cup. I had some today, and I swear, it’s the best wine I’ve ever tasted in my life! The flavor…”
“Really…?”
“Why would I lie to you? I’m telling you out of goodwill. If you don’t believe me, go check outside Longevity Tavern right now. There’s definitely a long line! Everyone’s waiting to be the first to taste the Soul Cleanse Brew when the tavern opens tomorrow morning!”
“Is it really that exaggerated… Let’s go see.”
“………”
Such conversations were everywhere in Qingxuan Town. Many shops and even brothels cast resentful glances toward Longevity Tavern.
Damn it, tonight hardly anyone visited their establishments; everyone was lining up at Longevity Tavern, even though it was closed! How infuriating!
Since when did wine become more appealing than beautiful women?
Considering the tavern owner’s power, they could let it slide for today. But if this continued, how would they stay in business?
If it kept up, they’d have to pull some strings with the top forces in town to put pressure on Longevity Tavern!
Hmph!
At this moment, a long line had indeed formed in front of Longevity Tavern’s courtyard, stretching as far as the eye could see.
Everyone remained relatively quiet, afraid of disturbing the tavern’s owner and inviting disaster.
However, the air was thick with whispered conversations!
“Daoist Friend, I see you’re quite close to the front. How much for your spot?”
“Get lost, I’m not selling!”
“Do you want to die?!”
“Heh, try it if you dare. The innkeeper said during the day that his rules are the rules on his territory. You dare make a move on his turf?”
“You… Fine, I’ll remember you!”
“Bah, who’s afraid of who? Don’t worry, even if you don’t come for me, I’ll find you and take you out! Stay in Qingxuan Town if you dare!”
“You…”
Because of this, the rogue cultivators, though annoyed, didn’t dare cause trouble.
They were ruthless, living on the edge, but that didn’t mean they weren’t afraid of death or lacked brains.
They could only wait in line…
No choice, they were here for that one sip of wine.
For the Soul Cleanse Brew, they even skipped the brothel tonight.
They’d heard such exaggerated praise about the brew, saying it was worth dying for after just one sip…
Who wouldn’t be tempted?
Inside the tavern, Ambrose Lu listened to the commotion outside and smiled slightly. He had drunk countless wines over the ages and naturally understood these wine lovers’ feelings.
In his tavern, it wasn’t just the Soul Cleanse Brew; there were other fine wines, all his own unique creations.
These wine recipes were the result of his countless years of blending insights from thousands of wines. How could they not taste good?
Of course, to him, they were just so-so. Perhaps… they weren’t even as good as that sip of Peach Blossom Wine from back in Moyu Town…
………
Heavenly Serpent Mansion.
“Mansion Master, a new tavern has opened in town, and it’s extremely popular. Even when it’s closed, rogue cultivators are lining up… They say the wine is incredibly good. How good could it be? We’ve had all kinds of fine wines.”
“Yes, and I’ve heard the innkeeper is unfathomable, possibly an Immortal Venerable. What could this person want in our Qingxuan Town?”
“………”
In the grand hall, Vincent Zuo quietly listened to the elders’ reports and discussions without saying a word.
He toyed with a colorful venomous snake in his hand.
Suddenly, his eyes flashed, and he pressed his palm down, silencing the hall. He said, “Summon the young master and the young lady.”
“Yes,” an elder responded and then disappeared.
Moments later,
Evelyn Zuo and a young man with sword-like eyebrows and starry eyes quickly entered the hall.
Evelyn cast a cold glance at the young man, who responded with a smile.
The two approached and bowed, “Greetings, Mansion Master.”
“Hehe,” Vincent looked at the young man and nodded with a smile, “You, step aside for now. I have something to ask your sister.”
“Yes,” the young man bowed and stepped aside.
Evelyn’s eyes flashed, her heart growing colder.
Vincent then looked at Evelyn and said indifferently, “Evelyn, did you visit Longevity Tavern today?”
The hall fell silent.
Evelyn’s heart trembled slightly, instantly realizing that her maid had informed the mansion master. Her eyes turned cold, and a killing intent emerged in her heart… Seeking death!
She bowed and said, “Yes, Mansion Master, I did visit Longevity Tavern today.”
Vincent asked, “Since you went, tell us about it.”
Evelyn remained silent. She had been too focused on savoring the delicious Soul Cleanse Brew during the day to notice much else…
She replied, “The innkeeper’s strength is unfathomable. Just his aura suppressed thousands of people present. And… the Soul Cleanse Brew is really delicious.”
Everyone’s expressions were serious at first, but they were stunned by the last sentence.
The Soul Cleanse Brew is really delicious? What kind of statement was that?
Was this something the young lady of Heavenly Serpent Mansion should say? Especially in front of the mansion master and the high-ranking members.
Could the Soul Cleanse Brew really be that good?
Everyone couldn’t help but feel curious.
Vincent, however, ignored the last sentence and continued to ask, “Do you know his purpose?”
“I don’t,” Evelyn shook her head.
Seeing this, Vincent opened his mouth to scold her but ultimately just snorted coldly and let it go. He slowly stood up and said, “A tavern with an innkeeper who might be an Immortal Venerable? Heh, I want to see what hidden agenda he has in Qingxuan Town.”
“I believe the other three top forces in Qingxuan Town are also preparing to take action. If he wants to carve out a piece of Qingxuan Town, he must have the strength to make us take him seriously. Otherwise… he should get out. So what if he’s an Immortal Venerable?”
After all, he was now a Sixth Grade Immortal Venerable! Even if the other was also an Immortal Venerable, could he be stronger than him? Just releasing his aura to suppress thousands, he could do that too.
Everyone bowed and said, “The Mansion Master is right!”
Evelyn’s eyes flashed as she recalled the Cyan Cloth man’s haunting gaze from the day. She felt that he was more than just an Immortal Venerable…
And… she suspected that once the mansion master and others tasted the Soul Cleanse Brew, they might end up bowing to the innkeeper.
“You all may leave and rest. Tomorrow morning, you and Evelyn will accompany me to Longevity Tavern,” Vincent waved his hand.
“Yes, we take our leave.”
The elders also wanted to go, but seeing that the mansion master didn’t intend to take them, they could only give up. Or… they might sneak over on their own time.
After all, they had to try that Soul Cleanse Brew, which was praised to the skies, right?
After everyone left, Vincent’s eyes flickered in the dim light. He gently stroked the snake’s head and murmured, “An Immortal Venerable? If I can recruit him to Heavenly Serpent Mansion, our overall strength in Qingxuan Town will surely reach the top.”
………
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