The Devil's Tribulation

Chapter 786: Falling into a trap

Great Zhou Kingdom, Yancheng.

Wanbao Pavilion in Fuguang Town, in Lu Qingshan’s cave.

Lu Qingshan raised his wine glass and said intoxicatedly: "Brother, what is the name of your new wine? It's really strong~"

Pan Chengfeng chuckled and said, "It hasn't been named yet. I came to find my brother and asked him to name this new wine~"

"Great! I didn't expect that I, Lu Qingshan, would have this honor!" After drinking the whole glass, Lu Qingshan praised, "This wine is mellow and refreshing, and it is really wonderful."

He poured another cup, brought it to his nose and sniffed it, saying, "The aroma of the wine is fragrant, as clear as water, just like nectar. It is really a treasure among wines. Let's call it 'nectar'. What do you think, brother?"

"What a good name~" Pan Chengfeng said happily, "Let's call it this, and directly engrave the four words 'Qiongjiangyuye' on the jade bottle for wine~ One bottle sells for three top-grade crystal beads."

Lu Qingshan was slightly surprised and said, "Brother, the wine is good, but isn't the price a bit high? Moreover, a bottle is only half a catty, and the price is six times that of Qinglingzui~"

Pan Chengfeng said disapprovingly: "Brother, do you know that the brewing process of this wine is more than ten times more complicated than Qinglingzui?"

Lu Qingshan drinks a lot of wine every year. Even though Pan Chengfeng provides him a lot for free, he still has to spend a lot of crystal beads to buy it himself.

Even he, the master of Wanbao Pavilion and a cultivator who has reached the great perfection of the Spirit Transformation Realm, thinks it is expensive, so you can imagine how other people will react.

Lu Qingshan smiled awkwardly. Pan Chengfeng patted Lu Qingshan's hand and said, "Brother, although our bodies as cultivators won't be damaged by a little alcohol, drinking too much will always cause trouble. Second brother has already reached the Void Refining Realm, so eldest brother should also work harder~"

When it comes to Chu Xuanji's breakthrough to the Refining Void stage, Lu Qingshan is even more embarrassed, but he still says stubbornly: "I have worked hard over the years, and I will be able to break through in another ten years~"

Ten years, according to the cultivators' concept of time, can be said to be a breakthrough at the same time, but Lu Qingshan's original cultivation was one small realm higher than Chu Xuan Ji, but now he is lagging behind the other.

Pan Chengfeng smiled and told Shuang'er, "Remember this. Every year, the amount of wine provided to Big Brother Lu will be increased by 30%. If Big Brother Lu comes to buy wine... he will be given an 80% discount." Shuang'er responded, "Remember this. From now on, Big Brother Lu can just send someone to the Zhong family to look for Sister Qing'er directly."

Lu Qingshan was delighted and said, "Brother, you are so kind. I will give you a discount on the cost of this promotion. Let's give you a 30% discount!! I will send a message to the old man right away!"

Pan Chengfeng quickly bowed his hands in thanks, thinking to himself: "The Wanbao Pavilion charges an outrageous price. Qian'er said that she can't afford so many crystal beads for the time being, so I had no choice but to ask for a discount~"

The Zhong family originally had sufficient reserves of crystal beads, but due to their frequent actions in the past two years, including buying land, building materials, hiring people, and being fined, their liquid crystal beads have run out.

Although Pan Chengfeng has a lot of spirit stones, the main currency circulating on the market is still crystal beads. Large companies like Wanbao Pavilion, if they collect money, mainly collect crystal beads. After all, spirit stones cannot be used to pay salaries.

An hour later, Lu Qingshan finally said with relief: "Okay, this old guy is really good at making conditions. He wants me to break through within ten years, otherwise I will make up the difference in the discount!"

"Thank you, big brother~" "We are one family, so we don't have to talk about different things~" Lu Qingshan said straightforwardly: "Brother, if you need any help in the future, just let me know."

A month passed in the blink of an eye.

All the first-class treasure houses in Dongzhou simultaneously launched the Zhong family's new wine, 'Qiongjiang Yuye'. This wine caused a sensation in the Dongzhou cultivation world. One was good, and the other was expensive.

It is really not something that ordinary people can afford. Three top-grade crystal beads can buy half a catty. For some drunkards, half a catty is just enough to rinse their mouths.

Some monks with wealthy families became the first lucky ones to taste the "nectar", and Fan Wen was one of them.

Unfortunately, there was not enough wine for many people. There were only 100 bottles. Even if he bought them all, it would not be enough for three days.

Fortunately, there was the Qinglingzui given by Pan Chengfeng to help, but after drinking better wine, alcoholics like Fan Wen couldn't stop thinking about it.

Dayan country, Qingyun sect market, Qingyun town.

Fan Wen sat directly on the curb, holding a delicate wine jug and pouring for a long time, finally pouring out the last drop of wine, then licked it with his tongue and said: "Who can drink this half a catty of wine, hey~"

Fan Wen was very confused now. He hadn't thought about it that way at first, but the auctioneer said at the end, "The Jade Liquid is only available in Yancheng, Da Zhou, for a limited time of three months and a limited number of 100,000 bottles."

Isn't it obvious that he is being tricked? As an old fox who has lived for thousands of years, how could Fan Wen not know that the Zhong family is making such a big move because they are definitely looking for him?

What else could they ask him for? No need to guess, they must want him to cure illnesses and save lives.

"It looks like another troublesome disease, and it's time-limited." Without nectar, Fan Wen had to take out Qinglingzui. After taking a sip, he smacked his lips and said, "My mouth has become picky. Now I feel that Qinglingzui has no taste."

Qinglingzui is only about 40 degrees, while Qiongjiangyuye is over 50 degrees. If you just finished drinking the high-alcohol liquor and then drink the low-alcohol liquor, it will definitely taste bland.

"It's a trap, so let it be." Fan Wen stood up and muttered, "Anyway, I've made an exception, so what if I make another exception? Otherwise, how can we live like this?"

Great Zhou Kingdom, Fuguang Town, Yancheng.

Qian'er was entertaining two guests, one of whom was the head of the Zeng family of the Dai Yue Kingdom, Zeng Weiguo, who had reached the peak of the Spirit Transformation Realm.

The other one was also a middle-aged woman who was at the peak of the Spiritualization Realm. Although both of them were more powerful than Qian'er, they were respectful in front of Qian'er.

It was the first time that the head of the Zeng family saw Qian'er. There was a flash of surprise in his eyes. He bowed and said, "I am the head of the Zeng family of Dayue, Zeng Weiguo. I am here to meet the head of the Zhong family. This is a small gift. I hope the head of the Zhong family will not despise it."

As he spoke, he handed over a storage ring. Qian'er smiled and said, "Master Zeng, you are too polite. How is your father?" Zeng Weiguo replied, "My father is fine. He is about to go into seclusion to break through to the late stage of refining emptiness."

"Then I congratulate you in advance." Qian'er looked at Lian Changsheng and said, "Give me the gift I prepared."

The head of the Zeng family took a quick glance and said in astonishment, "Fifty thousand low-grade spirit stones! What a great sum!!"

Before the head of the Zeng family had time to thank him, the middle-aged woman next to him could not wait any longer and stood up and bowed, saying, "I am the head of the Biyun Sect of the Song Kingdom, Master Jianping, and I pay my respects to the head of the Zhong family."

Qian'er said calmly, "Master, why are you here?" Master Jianping replied, "Song State has learned that the Great Zhou State has recently mobilized troops and gathered food and grass, and will invade our border soon. I wonder if Master Zhong knows about this?"

Qian'er said expressionlessly, "Master, your question is inappropriate. The Zhong family never asks about mundane matters."

Shi Jianping's face froze. She had originally wanted to negotiate terms with the Zhong family and had prepared a lot of arguments, but she didn't expect Qian'er to just reject them outright.

While Shi Jianping was distracted, Zeng Weiguo interrupted and said, "Master Zhong, the Zeng family has already completed the tasks you requested two months ago. All materials have been sent to Licheng in the Great Zhou Dynasty. What do you think of the share of the wine and beverages for the New Year?"

"Master Zeng, I haven't finished speaking yet and you interrupt me like this. Is that polite?" Zeng Weiguo sneered, "Who interrupted me?"

Shi Jianping said angrily, "I am talking about family and national affairs. Can't your business wait for a moment?" Zeng Weiguo said coldly, "Even if the leader of the Black Evil Sect of Great Yue is here, the Zeng family's deal cannot be delayed!"

"You!" Shi Jianping glared at him, but Zeng Weiguo refused to back down. Seeing that they were about to fight, Qian'er said calmly, "You two, please be patient.

Let's put it this way. Master Zeng came here first, so I will discuss this with him first. Master, please go to the guest room to rest for a few days. I will have someone check on the garrison personnel of the Great Zhou Dynasty, and then I will discuss this with Master, Master."

The master said so, what else could Shi Jianping do? She stared at Zeng Weiguo fiercely and was about to turn around and leave when a servant of the Zhong family suddenly came in hurriedly. The servant hurriedly reported: "Master, there is a 'beggar' outside. He said that this is the person the master is looking for, and asked someone to quickly get a few bottles of 'Jade Liquid' for him to satisfy his craving."

Qian'er was overjoyed when she heard that. She stood up and disappeared, leaving Shi Jianping and Zeng Weiguo staring at each other in surprise.