AMSSO-Chapter 156: This Is the Authentic One

“Monkey wine?!”

“You mean Hundred-Fruit Wine, right?!”

Ke Minglu and Wen Yan were both stunned.

There’s still a difference between Hundred-Fruit Wine and monkey wine!

Ke Chongzhen smiled slightly and didn’t explain, he simply opened the lid.

Immediately, a rich, sweet fragrance poured out, rushing straight into their noses and making their mouths water uncontrollably.

“Neigh neigh~”

Chang Kong’s large head suddenly stretched over, trying to snatch the wine bottle.

“Stop!” Ke Minglu reacted the fastest. Just before Chang Kong could knock into the bottle, he grabbed it away in one swift motion.

“Neigh neigh~”

Chang Kong stared at the bottle that had been right at its mouth. Its expression instantly turned sour.

Ke Minglu hugged the bottle protectively, looking distressed, “This can’t be wasted like that!”

Authentic monkey wine wasn’t something to be squandered!

“Neigh neigh~”

Chang Kong couldn’t help stretching its neck and bumped his back in protest. This was too much!

Ke Minglu stood firm and unmoved. He brought the bottle close to his nose, practically drooling.

“It smells incredible! This is definitely something good!”

“Didn’t he already say it’s monkey wine?” Wen Yan was equally impatient. “Hurry up and pour some to try!”

With a flick of her hand, two cups appeared.

“Neigh neigh!” I want some too!

“Yoyo~” Even Ta Xue chimed in.

How could they miss out on something this delicious?

“There isn’t that much…” Ke Minglu clutched the bottle with a pained look.

“Neigh neigh!” I want to drink!

“Yoyo!” Me too!

“Ah Zhen, you drank it at Wanxuan Sect, right?” he asked.

Ke Chongzhen nodded, “Yes, Senior Mu often let us drink a little.”

“Good. Then I won’t pour any for you.” Ke Minglu immediately said.

Ke Chongzhen: “……”

His lips twitched, “Just pour a little for Ta Xue.”

“…Fine.” Suppressing his heartache, Ke Minglu poured the wine.

As the liquid flowed out, the aroma intensified, so fragrant it almost made them dizzy before they even drank.

It felt intoxicating already.

Ke Minglu carefully poured four small cups and weighed the bottle in his hand, finally relaxing slightly.

Good. There’s still quite a bit left.

He poured one cup straight into Chang Kong’s mouth.

Chang Kong smacked its lips. As the exquisite flavor exploded across its senses, its eyes lit up.

“Neigh neigh!” More!

“No more!”

Ke Minglu had already put the bottle away. He then carefully lifted his cup and took a delicate sip.

The moment the wine entered his mouth, the sweet and mellow flavor bloomed across his palate.

“Delicious! Rich and silky smooth!”

He couldn’t help shouting in praise. His cheeks immediately flushed red, “The flavor is too incredible!”

Wen Yan’s reaction was no less dramatic, “This is what true monkey wine should be!”

The couple simultaneously recalled the monkey wine they had tasted in the past.

There hadn’t been much of it, but the flavor was excellent.

That was when they first realized there was indeed a difference between monkey wine and Hundred-Fruit Wine.

But compared to this, the monkey wine they had drunk before suddenly felt less authentic.

The current wine was flavourful and layered, with a lingering smoothness that made it impossible to stop.

In comparison, the previous monkey wine felt diluted.

“This is unbelievably good!”

Wen Yan’s eyes shone brightly, “How can wine taste this good?”

“Neigh neigh~” So good!

“Yoyo!” It’s really good!

Ta Xue wanted more, but the bottle had already been put away, so that’s out of the question.

It squeezed into Ke Chongzhen’s arms, whining softly, wanting to go back to Wanxuan Sect.

Wanxuan Sect was better, there’s so much good food and drink there.

“Go back” to Wanxuan Sect?

Ke Chongzhen laughed helplessly and patted the cub’s head, “When I have time, I’ll take you back to visit.”

“Yoyo~” Ta Xue was still dissatisfied.

But they had formed a contract, so Ta Xue had to follow him.

Sensing his contracted beast’s discontent, Ke Chongzhen couldn’t resist smiling bitterly.

Not to mention the cub, even he wanted to stay at Wanxuan Sect.

But that kind of thing couldn’t be said out loud, or he’d be scolded to death.

Ke Minglu, Wen Yan, and Chang Kong all carefully circulated and stabilized the spiritual qi surging inside them. Only after suppressing it did they let out long breaths.

“This is too delicious!” Ke Minglu asked curiously, “Was this monkey wine a gift from Sect Master Mu?”

“Yes.”

“Where did she get it?”

Monkey wine was already rare, monkey wine of this quality was even rarer.

In all their years, this was the first time they had tasted something this good!

Wanxuan Sect truly seemed unfathomable!

“I heard from Little Bo that it was obtained by a Treasure-Seeking Mouse.”

“A Treasure-Seeking Mouse?!”

The couple were shocked again.

“Sect Master Mu even has a Treasure-Seeking Mouse?!”

“Yes.” Ke Chongzhen nodded. “That Treasure-Seeking Mouse is very capable. It was the one that found this monkey wine.”

He added, “The Treasure-Seeking Mouse follows Senior Mu every day and refuses to leave her side.”

The couple exchanged complicated looks, “As expected of someone in Soul Transformation Stage. Her abilities are beyond anything we can compare to.”

They had thought they already understood Mu Shiyue’s strength, but time and again she shattered their expectations.

First the tea, now monkey wine and a Treasure-Seeking Mouse.

Even they didn’t possess such a continuous supply of treasures!

Wen Yan noticed something different about her son’s aura.

“Your cultivation improved?”

“Yes.”

At this, Ke Chongzhen grew excited again, “At Wanxuan Sect, I frequently drank tea and wine. My cultivation advanced a bit!”

Previously, he had been unable to fully control certain scattered and unstable energies.

But after staying at Wanxuan Sect for a few days, he suppressed and stabilized those erratic fluctuations.

“No wonder!” Wen Yan understood.

“Not only that, Senior Mu even gave me guidance!”

“She guided you?”

“That’s right.” Ke Chongzhen nodded, a hint of admiration in his voice. “Senior Mu is indeed formidable. She could see my problem at a glance! Listening to a few of her words was better than cultivating on my own for a long time!”

Previously, when he encountered the same issue again during cultivation, Mu Shiyue happened to pass by.

So, she casually offered a few pointers.

It was like enlightenment struck him, everything suddenly became clear.

Because of that guidance, he was finally able to completely settle those unstable energies.

“Sect Master Mu is too extraordinary!” Ke Minglu and Wen Yan couldn’t help praising her.

They themselves hadn’t been able to help him fully resolve that issue, yet Mu Shiyue pointed it out in a single sentence, that’s too incredible!

As expected, someone in Soul Transformation Stage was beyond comparison!

“So this time, when her disciples come to participate in the artifact refiner competition, we must treat them well!”

“Yes, I’ll go register them now!”

Ke Chongzhen immediately set off to register Jiang Yunnuan.

When he arrived, he learned that registration was nearly closed.

Fortunately, he made it in time.

Even if it was closed, with his status he could’ve arranged it, but avoiding trouble was better.

He also had someone arrange good accommodations for Jiang Yunnuan and the others.

The disciple responsible promptly agreed.

After finishing everything, he turned and left.

Not long after he departed, a group of young men and women arrived.

“The Heavenly No. 1 room at Yingke Peak has already been assigned?!”