Grand Elder Su

"It smells amazing!"

The aroma was fragrant and invigorating, making Zi Yan's mouth water and causing a thin, transparent droplet of saliva to form at the corner of her mouth. She eagerly picked up the wooden scoop and examined the contents more closely.

The liquor in the wooden scoop was a beautiful golden-yellow color, clear and pure, exuding a faint golden glow. As it swirled gently in the scoop, a golden mist rose from it. Compared to the Bijing wine she had tasted earlier, the aura of this Baicao wine had already taken on a different quality.

The presence of a colored mist indicated the difference between fifth-rank and fourth-rank spirit wines. While fourth-rank spirit wine typically only had a marginal effect on Dou Ling cultivators, fifth-rank spirit wine could greatly benefit Dou Wangs.

The difference between the fourth and fifth ranks may seem small, just one rank, but they represented two completely different levels.

"Glug!"

Zi Yan took the wooden scoop and downed the wine in a single gulp.

"Delicious!" She exclaimed, smacking her lips and revealing a bright smile on her small face. She greatly enjoyed the taste of this Baicao wine, finding it even better than the original Bijing wine.

"Hmm, is there more wine in that barrel?" Zi Yan pointed to a small black wooden barrel nearby. Although it was about the size of a wine jar, her instincts told her that the contents of that jar might be even more precious than the Baicao wine she had just savored. The intuition of a Taixu Ancient Dragon was incredibly accurate.

"It's wine, a sixth-grade Powangling Wine," Lu Yunxiao replied.

Powangling Wine was another spirit wine he had brewed over the past half-month, and it was quite valuable.

"Sixth-grade Spirit Wine? Can I have a taste?" Zi Yan's eyes widened with anticipation as she looked at Lu Yunxiao.

"This wine needs another half-month to mature, but I promise I'll give you two bottles when it's ready," Lu Yunxiao assured her. Although this barrel of wine wasn't large, it contained over a dozen bottles, making it easy to spare a couple for Zi Yan.

While this spirit wine was primarily used for breaking seals, it was still a sixth-rank spirit wine, filled with remarkable energy. For Zi Yan, it would be highly beneficial.

"That's great, Lu Yunxiao, you're so kind," Zi Yan praised, her small face radiant as she smiled.

Lu Yunxiao smiled and shook his head, stroking Zi Yan's head affectionately. Her large, innocent eyes made her look charming and delightful.

Typically, according to alchemical rules, he could claim at least half of the herbal wine. However, since he and Zi Yan had developed a close bond, and considering her substantial energy needs, he wasn't greedy and suggested taking just a tenth.

Moreover, Zi Yan may seem carefree, but she was actually quite grateful. She had given Lu Yunxiao many valuable medicinal materials in exchange for the Powangling Wine, showing her generosity. Lu Yunxiao couldn't have brewed the wine without her help.

"This girl is quite something," Lu Yunxiao thought, shaking his head with a smile.

...

"Lu Yunxiao, I'm back," Zi Yan's voice echoed from the brewing room.

Over the past half-month, they had grown close.

"Great, come here," Lu Yunxiao replied, still sitting cross-legged and facing the wine barrel.

"Is this wine ready? I've already finished the last batch of Bijing Wine," Zi Yan asked casually, resting her head on Lu Yunxiao's shoulder.

"You finished it that quickly?" Lu Yunxiao turned to her with a surprised expression. She had consumed it in just half a month, which was like drinking water to most people.

"I need the energy," Zi Yan explained, attempting to justify her rapid consumption.

"I think you're just plain greedy," Lu Yunxiao teased, unable to resist poking fun at her.

"Is it really okay?" Zi Yan playfully pouted, shaking Lu Yunxiao's body gently.

"Whoa, easy there! My body's about to fall apart," Lu Yunxiao exclaimed, feeling the powerful force Zi Yan exerted with her Taixu Ancient Dragon physique.

He grabbed Zi Yan's small hand to stop her, chuckling as he did so. "Alright, alright, that's enough."

"I'm glad you're here. The Baicao Wine is ready. Go ahead and open it," Lu Yunxiao pointed to a large wine barrel in front of him.

Zi Yan clapped her hands and rushed over with her short legs. She lifted the lid of the barrel.