Chapter 46

Although somewhat surprised by Lin Xun's composure, Mu Wan Su's expression changed slightly when she saw the wine flask that the Young Master took out.

"Young Master..."

Mu Wan Su couldn't help but speak, a hint of anxiety appearing on her brows.

"No worries."

The Young Master waved his hand to stop Mu Wan Su from speaking, then picked up the wine flask and poured a cup for Lin Xun.

The wine was dark green, crystal clear like amber, emitting a delicate and lingering fragrance that refreshed the soul.

Lin Xun looked at the cup of wine, his eyes bright: "Good wine!"

He had noticed Mu Wan Su's expression just now and had already guessed that this wine was either extremely toxic or an extremely valuable and rare vintage.

In Lin Xun's view, the latter was more likely. After all, if this man and woman truly wanted to kill him, they wouldn't need to go through such a roundabout way, given the terrifying aura they displayed.

As he spoke, Lin Xun raised the cup and drank it in one go, his eyes lighting up again.

After the wine entered his mouth, it felt like a gentle spring rain, permeating his body with a warm and soothing spiritual energy, spreading to every part of his limbs.

In just a breath, Lin Xun felt his spiritual energy gradually boiling and saturating, flowing lively as if celebrating.

Lin Xun couldn't help but praise again: "Indeed, good wine!"

Seeing Lin Xun drink so straightforwardly, the Young Master was also surprised and looked at him, then smiled: "This wine is called 'Four Seasons,' personally brewed by Master Mei of the Green Deer Academy's Heavenly Workshop. The first cup is like a spring breeze, silently nourishing, with the key being its smoothness."

As he spoke, he poured another cup for Lin Xun: "Try the second cup."

Lin Xun didn't hesitate, raised the cup, and drank it, feeling a sudden rush as if a scorching flood had burst through a dam, pouring into his mouth. The fiery and violent energy surged, making Lin Xun shiver, his skin turning red, and a flush appearing on his face.

The sensation was like being in the scorching summer, with a furnace-like heat permeating his entire body, every acupoint and pore spewing out abundant spiritual energy.

Lin Xun opened his mouth wide, sticking out his tongue, and said: "From the same flask, there are two different unique flavors. Master Mei of the Green Deer Academy is indeed an extraordinary brewer."

Hearing this, Mu Wan Su couldn't help but be speechless. This boy was simply ignorant. Master Mei was a top-ranking alchemy master in the empire!

This flask of "Four Seasons" was a treasure that was hard to come by even in the imperial capital, accessible only to the top nobles and officials.

As the head of the Stone Tripod Hall in Donglin City, Mu Wan Su was also a formidable figure, but she had never dared to hope for a taste of the Four Seasons.

Now, the Young Master was using this wine to entertain a boy from a remote village, which left Mu Wan Su speechless and envious. This boy might be ignorant, but his luck was extraordinary.

No one knew what Mu Wan Su was thinking, but the Young Master laughed and said to Lin Xun: "The second cup is like a scorching sun, burning through the throat, with the key being its intensity."

He looked at Lin Xun's red face and asked: "Little brother, can you drink the third cup?"

Lin Xun indeed felt a bit dizzy, not because of the alcohol, but because after just two cups, his spiritual energy had surged dramatically, like a mountain flood in a small pond, almost out of control.

Clearly, this "Four Seasons" was a spiritual wine, and an extremely rare and precious one at that!

Lin Xun forced himself to circulate his cultivation, using his qi as a guide to drive the continuously surging spiritual energy in his body, striving to digest the medicinal power in the wine.

At the same time, he smiled and said: "Since it's Four Seasons, it would be a pity not to try the third and fourth cups."

"This boy is shameless!"

Mu Wan Su secretly criticized. She had already seen that Lin Xun clearly appreciated the benefits of the "Four Seasons," and logically, he should have politely declined, given how expensive it was. Anyone would feel embarrassed to ask for more.

But this boy was acting as if he deserved more!

The Young Master was also taken aback, his eyes scrutinizing Lin Xun for a moment, then said: "To be honest, you've surprised me. Ordinary True Martial Realm cultivators would be drunk and fall to the ground after the first cup, unable to withstand the spiritual energy. But you are clearly different."

Lin Xun's eyes were hazy, his face flushed, and his speech slurred: "Uh, maybe I can really hold my liquor."

The Young Master smiled and poured the third cup for Lin Xun, then pointed to the hanging beast meat and hides in the courtyard: "Did you hunt these ferocious beasts?"

Lin Xun shook his head: "No, a battle took place in a distant forest a few days ago. Most of these ferocious beasts were caught in the crossfire and died, and I just picked up the spoils."

Battle!

The Young Master and Mu Wan Su's eyes narrowed simultaneously.

Lin Xun, as if drunk, continued: "You two don't know, the combatants in that battle were both Spirit Sea Realm experts. One of them wielded a sword, like a celestial swordsman..."

It must be Xie Yutang!

This statement confirmed the Young Master and Mu Wan Su's judgment.

"Who was his opponent?"

Mu Wan Su couldn't help but ask.

"Seems... seems to be called 'Wu Man Lishi.'"

Lin Xun frowned, thinking for a moment, then said, "I can't remember clearly."

As he spoke, he drank the third cup. This time, the wine was refreshingly sweet, like a clear stream in a valley, giving a sense of vastness and openness, like being in a clear autumn sky, filled with desolation and bleakness.

Boom!

The spiritual energy in his body erupted like a volcano, surging and rolling, violently washing through his meridians, becoming even more violent.

Even after being refined by the "Heart Meridian Four Points," the spiritual energy vortex could hardly contain the surging spiritual energy.

If this continued, it might cause irreparable damage to his body.

Lin Xun gritted his teeth, took a deep breath, and sat cross-legged, starting to break through the barrier without hesitation!

His unusual actions didn't surprise the Young Master and Mu Wan Su too much; rather, Lin Xun's current performance was normal.

After all, this "Four Seasons" was specifically brewed for cultivators above the Spirit Gale Realm, containing an enormous amount of spiritual energy. For a True Martial Third Level youth like Lin Xun to drink three cups was already astonishing.

What truly caught their attention was the "Wu Man Lishi" mentioned by Lin Xun!

"Even a powerful figure from the Dark King Court has come to the Three Thousand Mountains. Could they have also discovered the anomaly related to the 'World-Class Treasure'?"

The Young Master frowned, his expression stern.

The Dark King Court, located deep in the turbulent wastelands, was the mortal enemy of the Purple Dawn Empire!

"Since Xie Yutang said so, it must be true. I didn't expect the Dark King Court to start moving again after a thousand years."

Mu Wan Su pursed her lips, a hint of worry in her eyes.

"Let's not talk about that. I'm just curious if Xie Yutang found the 'World-Class Treasure' mentioned by the High Priest."

The Young Master's eyes flashed with cold light.

Mu Wan Su didn't know how to respond. There were too few clues. Unless they found Xie Yutang himself, any speculation would be unreliable.

The Young Master clearly understood this and shook his head, his gaze turning to Lin Xun, who was sitting on the ground cultivating.

Mu Wan Su also looked over and couldn't help but ask in a low voice: "Young Master, why did you entertain this person with such a treasure as the Four Seasons? Isn't it a bit wasteful?"

The Young Master shook his head, signaling her not to say more.

Seeing this, Mu Wan Su, though puzzled, didn't press further.

After a moment.

Lin Xun, who had been meditating, opened his eyes. His spiritual energy was abundant, and in a short time, his demeanor had changed significantly, exuding a sharp and resolute aura, like a sword being drawn from its sheath.

In his body, the thick and pure spiritual energy flowed through his meridians and acupoints, passing through the "Heart Meridian Four Points" and circulating through the "Five Viscera," then returning to the meridians.

Compared to before, the acupoints in his body now had a faint glow, making his blood and qi resonate and surge.

This was the True Martial Fourth Level, "Acupoint Unblocking"!

When the acupoints are unblocked, the mind becomes clear, and the blood and qi become abundant. Reaching this realm meant a transformation in the cultivator's overall energy and strength.

"Congratulations, little brother, for taking another step forward in your cultivation."

The Young Master smiled and clasped his hands.

Lin Xun quickly stood up and bowed: "This is all thanks to the Young Master's gift of wine. Otherwise, how could I have gained such a blessing?"

The Young Master laughed and waved his hand: "No need to be polite, it's just a small cup of wine. Please sit down."

Lin Xun happily complied.

This breakthrough was too unexpected, leaving him somewhat flustered. But upon reflection, he realized he had unknowingly incurred a significant favor from the other party.

However, Lin Xun wouldn't say it out loud. Who knew if it was intentional or not? If there was an opportunity to repay it, he would; if not, he would just pretend it never happened.

Lin Xun wasn't a rigid and stubborn person. He wouldn't immediately feel indebted and serve the other party just because of a favor.

Seeing Lin Xun sit down with a composed and dignified demeanor, Mu Wan Su couldn't help but look at him with more respect. If anyone else had such an opportunity to advance, who could maintain such a measured and composed attitude?

"To be honest, I came to the Three Thousand Mountains to seek a 'World-Class Treasure.' It's said that three months ago, there was a celestial anomaly here. Do you know anything about it?"

The Young Master casually asked, pouring the fourth cup of wine for Lin Xun.

"I don't remember."

Lin Xun shook his head. "If there had been any anomalies in the past few months, I would remember clearly. But after thinking about it, I can't recall anything. The other villagers can also confirm this."

The Young Master hummed and fell into thought.

Mu Wan Su frowned: "Young man, are you sure?"

Before Lin Xun could respond, the Young Master waved his hand: "That's enough, no need to ask more. I have my suspicions."

Mu Wan Su was somewhat dissatisfied and glared at Lin Xun. This boy drank the Four Seasons but didn't show gratitude and couldn't provide any valuable clues, which was truly frustrating.

But she also knew that a boy from a remote village like Lin Xun probably wouldn't know the secrets of the "World-Class Treasure."

At this moment, the courtyard door was pushed open, and the village chief, Xiao Tianren, excitedly said: "Good news, we harvested a lot today..."

His voice trailed off.

Xiao Tianren suddenly noticed that there were two strangers in the courtyard besides Lin Xun, and his expression changed slightly.