Bijing Wine: A Vintage of Secrets and Surprises

"Master Gu Ni, you're here. Please examine this bottle of wine," Ya Fei greeted Gu Ni, pointing to the jade bottle on the table.

Gu Ni nodded, his gaze briefly scanning the room before settling on Lu Yunxiao.

"Is this young man's item for auction?" Gu Ni asked, his tone inquisitive.

Lu Yunxiao's demeanor and presence left him awestruck. He had never encountered a young man with such an imposing aura. Sitting there exuding an air of nobility, it was evident that Lu Yunxiao hailed from an extraordinary background.

Pharmacists might be proud individuals, but upon seeing Lu Yunxiao, Gu Ni instinctively tempered his arrogance. While he was a pharmacist himself, he held the second-tier rank, and it was clear that Lu Yunxiao's status and influence far exceeded his own.

Moreover, even Xiao Yan, with his enigmatic alchemical background, stood in the background. The central figure of this group was undoubtedly the young man in white. Lu Yunxiao's identity likely surpassed their wildest imaginations.

"This is indeed my auction item. Would you care to identify this wine?" Lu Yunxiao asked, his voice steady and unflinching as he acknowledged Gu Ni's second-tier pharmacist badge. To him, who could brew sixth-grade spirit wine, a second-tier pharmacist held little significance.

Lu Yunxiao's composed demeanor bewildered both Ya Fei and Gu Ni. Was this young man impervious to allure? Did his discerning eye set such high standards?

Xiao Yu and the others were also taken aback by Lu Yunxiao's nonchalant tone.

Gu Xun'er, on the other hand, playfully squeezed Lu Yunxiao's hand, subtly encouraging him. Gu Xiao was right; this second-tier alchemist was insignificant.

Gu Ni, however, was momentarily stunned. Picking up the jade bottle on the table, he carefully uncorked it.

A rich wine aroma once again wafted through the room. Gu Ni poured a few drops into a jade cup, and the fragrance intensified, causing Xiao Yu and the others to salivate.

The scent was incredibly enticing.

"It smells so good!" Gu Xun'er inhaled deeply, her delicate nose twitching, her eyes filled with wonder.

"This wine possesses a remarkable aroma, even without any other outstanding characteristics," Lu Yunxiao commented, understating the Bijing Wine's quality. Compared to Baicao Wine, Bijing Wine was of a lower grade.

"Lu Yunxiao is being modest again. This wine is exceptional," Gu Xun'er giggled softly, her keen senses already detecting Bijing Wine's extraordinary nature.

"If you like it, Xun'er, I'll give you some. It's quite enjoyable," Lu Yunxiao said, gently squeezing her softness.

Gu Xun'er's response was a sweet smile, indicating her willingness to accept anything from Lu Yunxiao.

"This wine... possesses such potent energy fluctuations, akin to a four-star pill. May I inquire about its name?" Gu Ni asked, his astonishment evident. He had never encountered such wine in his lifetime.

Gu Ni's statement shocked everyone. Could a bottle of wine really rival a four-star medicinal pill?

Xiao Yu and the others stared at Lu Yunxiao in disbelief.

"Why don't you know, Master Gu Ni? Miss Ya Fei, didn't you mention..." Lu Yunxiao glanced at Ya Fei, teasing her with his eyes.

"Master Lu is a distinguished individual, there's no need to embarrass a young girl like me. It was I who spoke too soon earlier, and I've come to apologize to Master Lu," Ya Fei replied, her voice now tinged with a slight resentment. She feigned pitifulness as she bent forward, revealing her enticing décolletage.

Lu Yunxiao averted his gaze swiftly, understanding the power of this woman's allure.

This woman possessed a captivating figure, making her temptations difficult to resist.

Ya Fei, her eyes glinting with mischief, continued, "Master Lu, please reveal the name of this wine."

"Teacher, do you recognize this wine?" Xiao Yan inquired, intrigued. He had never encountered wine comparable to a four-star medicinal pill.

"I don't recognize it. This is the first time I've seen such a thing," Yao Lao replied, his surprise evident. Despite his many years of experience on the continent, this wine was unlike anything he had ever encountered.

"Little Yanzi, you may later analyze this wine. I'd like to study it further," Venerable Medicine instructed. Lu Yunxiao's choice of spirit wine had piqued his curiosity.

"Of course," Xiao Yan agreed, sneaking occasional glances at Lu Yunxiao. This young man was indeed an enigma.

"This wine... it's so rich in energy fluctuations that it rivals a four-star pill. May I inquire about its name, young man?" Gu Ni asked again, astonishment coloring his features.

"It's called Bijing Wine, a fourth-grade spirit wine brewed primarily from Bijing Fruits. It can enhance the cultivation speed of Doulings and cultivators below that level. It's especially beneficial for Master-class experts," Lu Yunxiao explained, his tone casual.

"Bijing Wine?"

"Enhancing the cultivation speed of Doulings and lower-level cultivators?"

The audience was stunned by the revelation. Bijing Wine seemed to be on par with medicinal pills.

Gu Ni raised his head, a puzzled expression on his face. "Forgive my ignorance, but I've never heard of this wine before. Miss Ya Fei, you didn't mention..."

Lu Yunxiao interrupted him with a wave of his hand. "It's because the inheritance of Bijing Wine masters has nearly vanished. It's normal not to have heard of it. There used to be a profession known as 'souvenirs,' which is now nearly extinct."

According to ancient records, there was once a profession of craftsmen, but it had long since disappeared.

That's why the entire Dou Qi continent was now dominated by alchemists.