Time passed by in the blink of an eye, and the night sky finally began to lighten.
The crack that spanned the heavens gradually became clearer.
Outside the Longevity Tavern, the spirits of those sitting cross-legged in line lifted as dawn approached.
Some at the front of the line glanced back and couldn’t help but gasp.
The crowd was dense, with heads bobbing up and down—there must have been tens of thousands of people…
And the line seemed to be growing…
This sea of people was more than the Longevity Tavern could handle in a short time.
But everyone knew that as long as they stayed in line and held their spot, their turn would eventually come.
At that moment, the massive queue suddenly became restless.
Some cultivators at the front turned around in confusion, and their pupils shrank in shock.
In their sight, twelve figures were slowly approaching.
What shocked them even more was that the four leading figures were the heads of the four top factions in Qingxuan Town!
Heavenly Serpent Mansion, Vincent Zuo.
Giant Axe Gang, Adam Su.
Shadow Ghost Pavilion, Aaron Zhao.
Puppet Control Sect, Owen Yin.
“No way… All four top faction leaders are here, and it looks like they’re heading for the Longevity Tavern. Are they going to fight? What about the Soul Cleanse Brew I’ve been longing for…”
“Well, what can we do? If you don’t want to die, keep quiet. We’ve waited all night; this is just too unlucky.”
“Don’t worry. From yesterday, you should have realized that the innkeeper is likely an Immortal Venerable. If they dared to open a tavern here, they must be confident. In my opinion, the four top factions will find it hard to take over the Longevity Tavern.”
“Well, even if the innkeeper is an Immortal Venerable, aren’t the four faction leaders also Immortal Venerables? If the Longevity Tavern is gone, I’ll risk my life to grab a jug of Soul Cleanse Brew!”
“……”
The cultivators communicated frantically, most of them expressing tension.
Normally, they would be thrilled by such events. Who wouldn’t want to watch the excitement when the four top faction leaders made a move? After all, it had nothing to do with them.
But when it came to their cherished Soul Cleanse Brew, it was a different story.
They felt that the four top factions were ruining their plans!
Meanwhile,
Shane Peng, in the queue, lowered his eyelids, a hint of killing intent rising in his heart.
If these faction leaders targeted the Longevity Tavern today, he would definitely take action!
He had a long-term vision. If the tavern were gone, wouldn’t that mean no more Soul Cleanse Brew in the future?
That wouldn’t do!
Without Soul Cleanse Brew, he couldn’t survive!
A mere Sixth Grade Immortal Venerable and three Fifth Grade Immortal Venerables, huh…
Shane Peng sneered inwardly…
……
“Haha, the line is indeed long. Is the Soul Cleanse Brew really that good?” Adam Su of the Giant Axe Gang laughed heartily, his muscles dark and chiseled, exuding explosive power.
Owen Yin’s eyes flickered as he smiled, “We’ve had our share of fine wines. We’re not here just to drink. If the Longevity Tavern wants to do business in Qingxuan Town, they need our permission… Why don’t we just flatten the tavern? What do you think, Vincent Zuo and Aaron Zhao?”
He looked at Vincent Zuo and Aaron Zhao.
Aaron Zhao, wearing a mask, had an unreadable expression, his voice hoarse, “Why fight at the drop of a hat, right, Vincent?”
A strange light flashed in Vincent Zuo’s eyes. He realized that he wasn’t the only one with recruitment intentions…
Adam Su and Owen Yin were still clueless, but Aaron Zhao definitely had the same idea.
“Haha, naturally. We’re all civilized people; we can’t just resort to violence,” Vincent Zuo laughed.
Adam Su immediately laughed, giving a thumbs up, “Vincent, you’re the best. In the Black Fiend Region, you’re the only one who can claim to be civilized!”
“Haha,” Vincent Zuo’s smile didn’t reach his eyes.
Owen Yin fell silent, having tested the waters and roughly gauged Vincent Zuo and Aaron Zhao’s intentions.
He glanced at the grinning Adam Su, knowing that Adam probably had the same idea…
As Immortal Venerables and faction leaders, none of them were fools.
It seemed that today’s visit wasn’t to cause trouble for the Longevity Tavern but a battle among the four top factions!
A battle to win over the innkeeper!
The situation became clear.
As they spoke, Vincent Zuo and the others reached the front of the line. They said nothing and didn’t drive anyone away.
The cultivators at the front of the line bowed and stepped back, giving up their spots to Vincent Zuo and the others…
Everything happened naturally.
If they wanted to survive in Qingxuan Town, they had to show utmost respect to the four top faction leaders.
In other words, if they didn’t want to die.
Seeing this, Vincent Zuo and the others stepped into the line expressionlessly.
Where they stood, it was as if a vacuum formed, with the cultivators behind them keeping a distance, not daring to get too close.
Though the area fell silent, the density of transmitted thoughts in the air was terrifying.
As time passed, the sky grew brighter, and the crack in the heavens, like an inverted abyss, became strikingly clear.
Undeniably, Vincent Zuo and the others were growing impatient. If not for their recruitment intentions, they wouldn’t be waiting like this.
Creak~!
At that moment, the courtyard gate opened.
The long line suddenly became restless, with countless sounds of gulping echoing…
Heavens, the door finally opened!
It was just another night, but why did it feel like a century had passed?
Christopher Tong and Leonard Lin glanced at the crowd, their faces falling. Oh heavens, there were even more people than yesterday…
Was it really necessary… Who comes to drink so early in the morning? They’re all crazy.
But remembering the rules set by their master, they sighed in relief.
Thankfully, they almost forgot that their master had said the tavern would have a daily limit on the amount of wine sold once it officially opened.
Christopher Tong immediately greeted Vincent Zuo and the others at the front, “Honored guests, thank you for waiting. Please come in. Our tavern is small and can only accommodate twenty people at a time.”
Vincent Zuo and the others’ eyes narrowed slightly as they looked at Christopher Tong and Leonard Lin. In their observation, these two waiters had exceptional potential!
Their talent was even better than the Heaven’s Chosen of their factions!
Such talent, working as waiters?
Christopher Tong and Leonard Lin felt uneasy under their gaze, touching their faces in confusion. What was it? Did the mysterious soup their master gave them last night make them more handsome?
“Honored guests? Please come in!”
Christopher Tong waved his hand again, inviting them in.
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