NABC Chapter 2 Nine-Day Wine Transformation Technique
Chapter 2 Nine-Day Wine Transformation Technique
"One coin!"
Bai Zhantang jumped up in surprise, clearly taken aback by the price.
After all, his monthly wage was only two coins, and one coin was enough for a pot of wine, which was a bit extravagant and showed he knew how to enjoy life.
A pot of ordinary cloudy wine costs about 10 coins.
That's ten times the price.
Of course, Dragon Tiger Wine is not a cloudy wine, so its price cannot be calculated according to the standards for cloudy wine.
Gu Qianbei was quite puzzled to see Bai Zhantang making such a classic meme-worthy expression.
"The taste of my wine shouldn't be too expensive at one tael of silver, should it?"
"It's not expensive, not expensive at all. But Manager Gu, you know I only have myself to worry about. I haven't received my monthly salary yet, so I don't have much money on me. How about you give me a couple of days' pay?"
Bai Zhantang gave an awkward smile.
I was so busy asking for drinks that I forgot I didn't have many coins on me.
He was a fugitive and always adhered to the principle of spending money as soon as he had it.
It would be terrible if someone got arrested and the money was still unspent.
"Oh...that's easy."
Gu Qianbei pretended to think for a moment, then nodded in agreement.
But that smile made him look more like a fox.
He knew very well that Bai Zhantang was also a good drinker, and since he had drunk his wine today, he would probably come here often in the future.
Over time, his meager wages would definitely not be enough.
When the time comes, I'll have to think carefully about what I can get from him to pay for the drinks.
Bai Zhantang, unaware of Gu Qianbei's thoughts, immediately breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this.
"Thank you, Manager Gu."
"Just call me Xiao Gu. Calling me 'Manager' sounds too formal. I'll need your inn's help when my winery opens."
If you think my wine is good, you can buy from me in the future; there are discounts for bulk orders.
"That's great! You'll definitely have no trouble selling your wine. If our inn doesn't buy your wine, we're afraid we won't be able to sell any of our wine."
I'll talk to the shopkeeper about it tomorrow.
Bai Zhantang was overjoyed.
In this way, I can secretly drink this Dragon Tiger Wine at the store from now on, without having to spend money at Qianchousi.
Besides, the inn's wine is purchased from outside anyway, so it doesn't matter where it's bought.
"OK."
Gu Qianbei smiled with satisfaction, then poured Bai Zhantang a glass of wine and sat down by himself.
"Old Bai, I know you used to be a member of the martial arts world. Tell me about those things."
Seeing Gu Qianbei's curious expression, Bai Zhantang smiled.
He had seen too many young people like Gu Qianbei who yearned for the martial world, so it wasn't surprising.
Because the world of martial arts is a place of swift justice and chivalry, seemingly carefree, it is naturally a favorite among young people.
But only a seasoned veteran like him knows the difficulties involved.
If he weren't tired of the martial world, why would someone with his reputation as a master thief work as a waiter in this small inn?
Bai Zhantang drank another cup of Dragon Tiger Wine, ate a peanut, and became more interested in chatting.
"Little Gu, this world of martial arts may seem wonderful, but in reality, it's full of troubles. If you just want some fun, that's fine, but if you're thinking of venturing out into the world, you should give up that idea as soon as possible."
The martial world is too dangerous.
As he finished speaking, Bai Zhantang's gaze became more somber.
Gu Qianbei, however, did not take it to heart.
"What are you saying? Where in this world is there no danger? For example, if I were a winemaker, and one day my business became successful and I made a lot of money, wouldn't I attract the covetous eyes of those with ulterior motives?"
There are many江湖人 (jianghu people) in this world who have the ideal of robbing the rich to help the poor.
"Don't you think so?"
Gu Qianbei smiled and looked at Bai Zhantang, which made Bai Zhantang feel a little guilty.
Because he used to be a master thief who robbed the rich to help the poor, but later he saw through it all and realized how wrong his actions were.
"I didn't expect that you, Xiao Gu, who looks so young, would have such insight. It seems I don't need to preach any grand principles to you."
That's true. I'm a loser who's retired from the game, so I don't have much to offer advice to others.
Then I'll tell you about what's been happening in the martial arts world lately.
After downing two more glasses of wine, Bai Zhantang opened up completely.
"If we're talking about the biggest event in the martial arts world lately, it has to be the emergence of the number one sect in the land!"
"The number one manor in the world?"
Gu Qianbei's eyes lit up, and that heroic face immediately appeared in her mind.
"It is rumored that this number one manor in the world was built with funds from Wan Sanqian, the richest man in the Ming Dynasty."
Whether one is a prince or a commoner, as long as one possesses a skill that can be considered the best in the world, one can become a guest of honor at the number one manor in the world, enjoy a lifetime of wealth and honor, and receive its protection.
It encompasses all walks of life, from the most religious to the most socially conscious.
"Wow, they're really rich."
Gu Qianbei sighed.
"He's the richest man in the Ming Dynasty, so he's naturally not short of money. But... hehe, I suspect that his biggest backer isn't Wan Sanqian, but rather the involvement of the imperial court."
A shrewd glint flashed in Bai Zhantang's eyes, as if he had guessed the secret behind it.
Gu Qianbei glanced at Bai Zhantang in surprise.
really.
No seasoned veteran is a fool.
Bai Zhantang may seem cowardly, but he's smarter than most people.
"Little Gu, your winemaking skills are truly amazing. If you can brew a few more fine and precious wines, you could try to win the title of the world's number one winemaker at the number one winery in the world."
"Then you'll be rich."
Bai Zhantang sipped his wine and praised it.
These unintentional words caught Gu Qianbei's eye.
"That's a good idea. The system's recipe book contains countless methods for brewing wine, and some of the ingredients are quite hard to find and cannot be easily bought with money."
"If the number one manor in the world could help me search for materials, it would save me a lot of trouble."
Gu Qianbei thought to himself that he already had some ideas about going to the number one manor in the world.
However, his foundation is not yet stable, and he still has a few simple wines to brew, so there is no rush.
Bai Zhantang started talking and immediately recounted all the stories he had recently heard about the martial arts world, which Gu Qianbei listened to with great interest.
After finishing one pot of wine, Gu Qianbei took out another pot and drank and chatted with Bai Zhantang.
After drinking the Dragon Tiger Wine, Gu Qianbei was amazed and even felt that his internal strength had increased.
and many more.
This isn't just a feeling, it's real!
"Ding! The host has drunk the fine Dragon Tiger Wine, triggering the system's passive effect and rewarding the host with the Nine Heavens Wine Transformation Technique. The wine consumed by the host can be transformed into his own pure internal energy."
The efficiency of transformation varies depending on the quality of the wine.
Gu Qianbei felt the effects of the alcohol circulate within his body before miraculously merging into his dantian.
This increase in internal energy was equivalent to about an hour of arduous cultivation.
"There's such a passive skill? Isn't this incredibly profitable? Drinking alcohol and increasing cultivation at the same time!"
Gu Qianbei was overjoyed.
Brother Tong is so kind; he can't bear to suffer even a little bit himself.
After a few rounds of drinks, Bai Zhantang returned to Tongfu Inn, trembling, while Gu Qianbei closed the door and began studying the Golden Light Mantra he had just obtained.