Chapter 12: The Emergence of Fire Red Lotus (Part 2)_1

Looking at that hand, Ji Dong was reminded of a type of food, almond tofu, so tender that it seemed like water could drip off at any moment. Following closely was a rounded jade arm, the same color as the hand, without any flaws by Ji Dong's meticulous gaze. The arm swung gently in the air, with the hand making a clenching motion. Subsequently, a small ball appeared in her palm. The ball was golden red, making Ji Dong realize that this was the very drink he had mixed. It appeared to be not only the remainder of his drink but also the portion that had evaporated into the air now consolidated into this small sphere.

The arm rose from the lava, gradually revealing its owner, a maiden who slowly climbed up from the lava pillars and appeared at the top. The fluid lava seemed like a small platform, supporting her body.

Upon seeing this woman, Ji Dong was completely stunned. In his past life, Ji Dong was a virgin until his drunken death. Not because he did not like women or had any physiological issues, but because he pursued too much perfection. He was a textbook perfectionist. It was precisely this pursuit of perfection that made him achieve significant accomplishments in the liquor industry. However, despite coming across numerous beauties, he had never found a flawless woman he liked truly.

Ji Dong could never have imagined that the perfection he had sought so long in his prior life would meet him in this world of Five Elements Continent, with his ten-year-old body. Yes, besides perfection, he could not think of another word to describe what he was seeing now.

The woman who appeared on top of the lava pillar seemed to be eighteen or nineteen, her fiery red hair cascading behind her, just past her hips. Her exquisite and impeccable features were indescribable, even by the most skilled sculptors. Her perfect figure met the golden ratio, not an ounce of fat, nor a single flaw could be found. Her large ink-black eyes seemed to penetrate into someone's heart. Her entire body, except for three flames covering her most private areas, was exposed, with skin as crystal clear and tender as the arm she had first revealed.

This was a masterpiece from heaven! Ji Dong was initially non-believer, but at this moment he believed in the existence of a deity. Apart from a god, who else could create such a perfect body? Just at first glance, Ji Dong realized he had fallen in love with this maiden. Nothing could hold back his love for perfection.

Ji Dong had only heard of the term 'a lotus rising out of water' before, and the maiden rising from the lava in front of him was like a Fire Red Lotus suddenly appearing, profoundly touching. At the sight of her, Ji Dong became deeply infatuated.

The maiden curiously looked at the golden-red liquid sphere in her hand, sniffed it meticulously, followed by a gentle sip that allowed the fluid to flow quietly into her mouth.

Seeing her rosy lips open and close, Ji Dong only felt a heat in his nose as a blush crept up his cheeks. At this moment, he had only one thought, if he could kiss those lips once, even if he died right then, he would be willing. Much like how he risked everything to taste the Thousand-Year-Old Brew in his previous life, he could die without regrets.

"Hmm..." The maiden voiced a soft hum, her large black eyes gradually closed, long eyelashes resting on her eyelids, unspeakably captivating. A charming blush flushed over her tender cheeks, she seemed to be enjoying immensely.

"Can you tell me, what is this?" The maiden's voice echoed in the air, sounding as if it came from all directions, yet Ji Dong did not see her move her lips.

"This is a type of liquor." Ji Dong responded subconsciously, but the maiden's voice snapped him back into reality. Although his gaze was reluctant to move away, his mind had become much clearer, "What is this place?"

The maiden did not answer his question, opening her eyes attentively, she wrinkled her cute little nose, "No, I've tasted the liquors from your human world. Although they tasted good, they didn't have this flavor. Let me think, this liquor has the taste of oranges, almonds, and lemons from your human world. I couldn't recognise two other flavors, maybe I haven't tasted them before. I always remember the taste of things I've had."

Ji Dong was taken aback, "You're not a human?"

The maiden softly smiled, gathered some lava with her hands, and let the terrifyingly hot liquid seep through her fingers. "Do you think a human could do this? You haven't fully answered my question. What exactly was that drink I just had?"

Ji Dong took a deep breath, trying to calm his tumultuous emotions, "It truly is a liquor, just a cocktail mix I created. It's normal you didn't recognise it because only I can make this drink in our human world. Would you like to know its name?"

The maiden eagerly nodded, "Of course."

As soon as the topic turned to liquor, Ji Dong's feelings of self-consciousness when seeing the perfect maiden faded. His confident gaze reappeared in his eyes, "It's called the Midnight Sun. It's created with one-fourth vodka, one-half Cointreau, one-half almond brandy, one-tenth red pomegranate syrup, and one-tenth lemon juice using a special technique. The flavors you couldn't identify should be the vodka and red pomegranate syrup. When I first created it, this Midnight Sun was made up of black, golden red, and crimson symbolizing the sinful night, beautiful sunshine, and the heat of sunshine. Eventually, I decided that this color layering had no meaning since colors can never truly represent a person's heart. So, I used a special method to blend these three colors together, keeping mainly the golden red color, and created this brand new Midnight Sun. I hope those who drink it can feel a touch of warmth in their lonely hearts. Liquor has feelings, and only when one can taste the emotions of the mixer in the drink is it a real cocktail. So, what I'm mixing is not just liquor, but feelings."

"Midnight Sun, an impossible beauty; it intoxicates, confuses, and leaves one languishing. If you can feel the warmth in it after experiencing these three feelings, then this drink has found its owner."