Upon hearing this, Vincent Zuo’s eyes narrowed sharply. “Are you serious?”
Adam Su’s eyes gleamed with bloodlust. “I know you’re a Sixth Grade Immortal Venerable, Vincent Zuo, but so what? If you want to hog all the Soul Cleanse Brew, you might want to ask Owen Yin and Aaron Zhao if they agree!”
Though he had only had one cup, the Soul Cleanse Brew was already Adam Su’s lifeline!
Vincent Zuo’s earlier words were tantamount to a death sentence for him!
“Heh, indeed, Lord Zuo, we understand your feelings. But let’s not forget, there are many cultivators outside waiting in line… Your earlier words were somewhat inappropriate,” Owen Yin chuckled darkly.
Aaron Zhao also nodded in agreement.
Vincent Zuo hesitated, temporarily suppressing his urgency. Suddenly, a flash of inspiration struck him!
Yes!
Ambrose Lu must be recruited into the Heavenly Serpent Mansion!
If he could recruit Ambrose, wouldn’t that mean he could drink Soul Cleanse Brew every day?
Marvelous, simply marvelous…
However, Vincent knew he couldn’t rush things at this moment, so he quietly enjoyed his Soul Cleanse Brew.
Seeing this, Adam Su’s expression softened, and he too sat back down, savoring the brew with a look of intoxication.
The atmosphere instantly became harmonious.
At this moment, Evelyn Zuo suddenly felt a surge of emotion, and she began pouring herself drink after drink, downing them rapidly. In no time, her cheeks were flushed, and her eyes were glazed.
Her wine jug was now empty.
“Uh, Evelyn, why are you drinking so fast? Such a rare and exquisite wine should be savored slowly,” the young man with sword-like eyebrows and starry eyes sitting at the same table couldn’t help but ask.
The Heaven’s Chosen from various factions, along with Vincent Zuo and the others, also looked at her in surprise, feeling a bit reproachful. Drinking like this was truly a waste of such fine wine!
Evelyn remained expressionless.
Moments later, Adam Su, a thorough drunkard, found his wine jug empty as well. He watched the last drop fall into his cup and hurriedly called out, “Waiter, bring me two more jugs!”
Christopher Tong smiled apologetically. “I’m sorry, sir, but our tavern’s Soul Cleanse Brew is limited to two hundred jugs per day, and each person is only allowed one jug per day.”
What?!
Adam Su stood up abruptly, the flush on his face quickly fading.
Vincent Zuo and the others were also taken aback, not expecting this.
“Waiter, why is that?” Adam Su asked, his face full of anguish.
Christopher Tong, a bit flustered by his reaction, coughed and sighed. “Dear guests, you only know how good the Soul Cleanse Brew tastes, but you don’t realize how complex its brewing process is.”
Upon hearing this, everyone understood. It made sense.
Indeed, this was the standard for a rare and exquisite wine. If Soul Cleanse Brew were common, it wouldn’t be considered a rare delicacy.
Scarcity makes things precious.
At the same time!
Vincent Zuo and the others suddenly looked at the wine jugs of their own Heaven’s Chosen!
“Yuo’er, Evelyn, you should drink less and bring the Soul Cleanse Brew over,” Vincent Zuo said calmly.
“Yes, you too! Bring it over. You’re too young to be drinking,” Adam Su frowned at the two Heaven’s Chosen from his faction.
Owen Yin and Aaron Zhao didn’t say anything, but their sharp gazes at their own Heaven’s Chosen conveyed the same message.
Except for Evelyn, the Heaven’s Chosen reluctantly brought their wine jugs over, placing them in front of their elders before returning to their seats with a look of longing.
Heavens, they had only had a little bit!
They couldn’t help but look enviously at Evelyn, thinking she had been wise. If only they had drunk quickly earlier.
“Hmm?”
Seeing Evelyn not moving, Vincent Zuo felt a bit embarrassed and unbalanced. After all, Adam Su and the others had two cups in front of them, while he only had one.
He frowned impatiently. “Girls shouldn’t be drinking. Bring it over now!”
Evelyn furrowed her brows, tilted the jug, and said softly, “Father… Lord Zuo, I was thirsty earlier and drank too quickly. It’s gone.”
Vincent Zuo felt frustrated but couldn’t say anything more.
Adam Su, Owen Yin, and Aaron Zhao felt slightly pleased, coughing lightly before clinking their cups and drinking.
Vincent Zuo sighed, poured himself a cup, and then poured another.
With a light tap on the table, one cup floated in front of Ambrose Lu. He smiled, “Innkeeper, care for a drink?”
Adam Su and the others’ expressions changed slightly, knowing what Vincent Zuo intended.
So…
Moments later.
A total of four cups floated in front of Ambrose Lu.
“Heh, innkeeper, this Soul Cleanse Brew is the best wine I’ve ever had. I’m very grateful. I toast to you,” Adam Su said.
“Indeed. Innkeeper, do you have time today to visit my Puppet Control Sect? Our puppet techniques are renowned even in the Black Fiend Region.”
“What’s so great about Puppet Control Sect? It’s full of wooden and iron puppets. Innkeeper, why not visit my Shadow Ghost Pavilion? We have countless beauties, all untouched flowers. Are you interested? With your profound strength and unmatched looks, you’ll be adored by all.”
“…” Vincent Zuo felt a bit annoyed. These people didn’t even follow the order of arrival; how despicable!
He didn’t know what to say.
What could he say? Invite Ambrose Lu to play with snakes at the Heavenly Serpent Mansion?
Gritting his teeth, he stood up, raised his cup, and said directly, “Innkeeper, my Heavenly Serpent Mansion is arguably the top force in Qingxuan Town. Would you be willing to join us? You can name any condition!”
Seeing Vincent Zuo lay his cards on the table, Adam Su and the others’ expressions changed. They knew Vincent was getting desperate.
So, the three of them stood up one after another, each making their case.
“Heh, top force? That’s self-proclaimed, right? My Giant Axe Gang doesn’t acknowledge that!”
“Neither does my Puppet Control Sect.”
“Nor has my Shadow Ghost Pavilion ever recognized Heavenly Serpent Mansion as Qingxuan’s top force.”
Vincent Zuo’s face darkened, but he ignored them and walked up to Ambrose Lu. “Innkeeper, what do you think?”
Ambrose Lu raised an eyebrow, opened his eyes, and looked at them in confusion.
“Hmm? What are you all doing? Is the Soul Cleanse Brew not to your liking?”
Everyone: “…”
Great, after all that arguing, the innkeeper had been napping!
But they knew he must have heard everything and was just pretending not to know.
Vincent Zuo asked again, “Innkeeper, would you be willing to join my Heavenly Serpent Mansion? If you have any requests, I’ll do my best to fulfill them!”
Vincent Zuo believed he had shown great sincerity!
Even if he had come to recruit someone today, he wouldn’t have been this polite. The Soul Cleanse Brew had completely won him over.
For the happiness of drinking Soul Cleanse Brew every day, he would endure anything.
Adam Su and the others were not to be outdone, each promising that if Ambrose Lu joined their faction, they would meet any condition!
Especially Adam Su, whose face was flushed with excitement.
But in the next moment, Ambrose Lu’s words were like a bucket of cold water.
“If you’re not drinking, please leave.”
The meaning was clear.
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