Ch 235: Did The Beer Recipe Change?
“Dao Canggu, that old scoundrel, was more seriously injured than I was. Whether he’s still alive is uncertain.” Hong Ruhai finished this sentence, then turned and disappeared into Wuji City.
The man shook his head with a smile, seemingly laughing at Hong Ruhai’s stubbornness.
After putting away the Gravity Bead, he returned to Wuji Palace.
Today’s battle was major news for the people of Great Zhou.
The Bamboo Sword Immortal challenged Hong Ruhai at Wuji Palace, but unfortunately Su Nianyi lost in the end.
Upon hearing this news, Great Zhou Emperor Yun Po snorted lightly: “Dogs biting dogs—a mouth full of fur. Let those Sword Immortals and War Immortals fight it out. It’s best if they all die, saving us Imperial Family trouble!”
Over the past two years, under Yun Po’s rule, Great Zhou’s suppression of Jianghu has yielded initial results. Only some established Sects are proving difficult, unwilling to completely submit to the Imperial Family. Wuji Palace is one of them. Previously, Hong Ruhai even came to the Great Zhou Imperial Court to provoke them.
Yun Po had long considered Wuji Palace a thorn in his eye.
Outside Wuji City.
In a dilapidated temple.
Su Nianyi sat in meditation in the dilapidated temple. Her True Qi circulated, and her complexion was somewhat pale.
“Pfft!”
Finally, Su Nianyi spat out a mouthful of blood.
Her face was as pale as paper, completely lacking its previous rosy hue.
Her final sword, the Life-Taking Sword, was not fully cultivated. Forcing its use caused her True Qi to surge wildly, difficult to suppress. Adding to this, she was ambushed by Wuji Palace members using a Spirit Treasure, causing the sword to somewhat backfire on her.
She also bore the brunt of Hong Ruhai’s final palm strike.
So, when Su Nianyi’s sword broke, she was already seriously injured, but Su Nianyi left without showing it.
If people knew she was seriously injured, it would be difficult for her to leave Wuji City alive.
However, Su Nianyi did not regret her trip to Great Zhou. She had not made progress in the Sword Immortal realm for a long time. Today’s battle allowed her to recognize the gap between herself and other strong individuals from the Immortal Realm, and to confront her own issues.
Today, her sword broke; she needs a more suitable one.
Also, she always believed that her own strength was paramount, and Spirit Treasures were not that important.
But today, it appears Spirit Treasures impose significant limitations, even on Immortal Realm strong individuals.
She needs to address these two weaknesses first.
Then, she will seek another opportunity to continue comprehending her Dao.
Her swordplay still needs improvement.
A few days later.
News of the battle spread from Great Zhou to the Divine Palace. Li Hanzhou heard people discussing it while eating roasted skewers at Qingfeng Tavern.
“The Bamboo Sword Immortal’s sword broke, Hong Ruhai suffered a minor injury. The Bamboo Sword Immortal ultimately lost.”
A youth sat at a table, speaking eloquently. Before him were several cans of beer.
The surrounding patrons listened intently.
Hearing that the Bamboo Sword Immortal lost, they found it hard to believe.
“Hong Ruhai’s strength is indeed formidable. Even the Bamboo Sword Immortal was no match for him.” Someone blurted out.
“Nonsense!”
At that moment, a tavern waitress, a Disciple of the Valley of Unfeeling, was displeased. Upon hearing this, she immediately retorted: “If it weren’t for the interference of Hong Ruhai’s junior brother from Wuji Palace, that guy called what was it, Hong Jingdao, how could our Martial Uncle Grand Patriarch possibly lose?”
“Exactly, it’s completely impossible.” Other Disciples of the Valley of Unfeeling also voiced their dissatisfaction.
“Or maybe that kid is just talking nonsense. He wasn’t even there; how would he know?” Someone said unconvinced.
“Don’t spread rumors!”
Someone immediately said: “He is Wei Dongchen, a disciple of the Eastern Emperor Palace Wine Immortal. How could he be talking nonsense? How many things in Dongyan Province can be hidden from the Eastern Emperor Palace?”
“Humph, so what? Weren’t they overrun by the Demon Race before?” Someone grumbled.
“Ahem.”
Upon hearing this, Wei Dongchen coughed twice, feeling somewhat embarrassed.
The Eastern Emperor Palace truly had inadequate oversight, and Wei Dongchen had nothing to say.
Otherwise, the Eastern Emperor Palace wouldn’t have agreed to Grand Profound Sacred Lord’s request, allowing Yunzhou Sect Disciples to train in the Eastern Emperor Palace’s Extreme Domain.
“Is the Bamboo Sword Immortal alright?”
At that moment, Li Hanzhou walked over and sat before Wei Dongchen.
Since Wei Dongchen had drunk Qingfeng Tavern’s beer before, he had developed a liking for it, and became a regular, a major customer.
“So it’s Sword Demon Senior.”
Wei Dongchen smiled and said: “Rest assured, the Bamboo Sword Immortal suffered some injuries, but nothing serious, it won’t affect her.”
“That’s good.”
Hearing that Su Nianyi was fine, Li Hanzhou felt relieved.
“Sword Demon Senior,” Wei Dongchen looked at his beer curiously and asked, “Did your Qingfeng Tavern change its beer recipe?”
“Huh?” Li Hanzhou was taken aback; no, they hadn’t.
“I remember before, after drinking more than a hundred cans, I’d be completely drunk, but lately, I don’t feel that way at all.” Wei Dongchen said in surprise: “Did my drinking capacity increase?”
Li Hanzhou: …
I just simply didn’t drug you this time.
“When Master leaves seclusion, I must let him try this beer too. It’s truly excellent.” Saying this, Wei Dongchen opened another can.
Truly worthy of being a Wine Immortal’s disciple.
Few in Qingfeng Tavern could outdrink Wei Dongchen.
To apologize for previously secretly tricking Wei Dongchen, Li Hanzhou specifically instructed Zhou Qianlin to give Wei Dongchen a 2% discount today.
Tianlong City, South Sea.
In a flash, a month passed.
Yun Qianzhu lectured on Buddhist Dharma at Tianlong Temple for a full month.
It must be said that Yun Qianzhu received the true teachings of Tianlong Temple’s ancestors in the Hidden Buddha Pagoda. Her understanding of Buddhist Dharma astonished many High Monks at Tianlong Temple. The Temple’s Disciples were even more surprised that a woman had such incredible Buddhist attainment.
“Today’s Dharma lecture ends here.”
The last day’s lesson ended.
Yun Qianzhu breathed a sigh of relief. Lecturing a group of Young Monks on Buddhist Dharma for a month at Tianlong Temple was enough to make her feel bored.
She felt like her mouth was about to turn into a bird’s beak from blandness.
There was no meat to eat here.
She was now craving Qingfeng Tavern’s roasted skewers, and intended to indulge once she returned.
Many Monks left.
Only Jueyuan remained.
He came before Yun Qianzhu and said with a smile: “It’s the last day. Honestly, I haven’t had enough of your Dharma lectures.”
“If you’re interested, you can go to the Hidden Buddha Pagoda.” Yun Qianzhu patted Jueyuan’s shoulder and said: “There are definitely many things there that will interest you.”
Jueyuan was tempted, but still shook his head: “If I were to go to the Hidden Buddha Pagoda, it would be a long time from now.”
As they spoke, Abbot Dingkong and several Chief Monks, including Huining, approached.
Seeing them approach, Yun Qianzhu narrowed her eyes, feeling that these old Monks were up to no good.
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