allonlinenovel Chapter 468
Chapter 468
However, for Chen Xuan, this was merely a quantum micro-pain.
Chen Xuan drank half a cup without changing his expression. He closed his eyes and savored it carefully. After the scorching magma churned in his stomach, it began to travel along the eight extraordinary meridians until it reached his dantian, where it transformed into streams of pure spiritual energy.
"Haha, fine wine, truly a delicacy."
Chen Xuan opened his eyes. This was the first time in his life that he felt wine was a good thing.
"You've got a good capacity for alcohol, kid. My Ice-Fire Brew is made with Ice Spirit Water and two kinds of highly poisonous herbs. Even an ordinary Innate Realm cultivator would writhe in pain and scream after drinking half a cup, but you..."
Looking at Chen Xuan's extremely excited expression, Jiang Tianxiao said, "You are the first person in the Innate Realm to drink half a cup and still say it's good wine."
As Jiang Tianxiao was speaking, Chen Xuan placed the wine glass in front of him again, indicating that he wanted more.
"Are you sure? Kid, I'm not bragging, but half a cup is enough. Even some early-stage Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators can't handle a full cup, and even I can only drink twice that amount at a time."
"Ahem, well, I've had a special constitution since I was a child. I can drink poison like water, so I'm fine."
Ultimately, at Chen Xuan's request, Jiang Tianxiao reluctantly poured another half cup.
After taking a sip, Chen Xuan closed his eyes again to savor it, feeling intoxicated and exhilarated!
Just as Chen Xuan was about to ask for the Ice-Fire Brew, Jiang Ming strolled out of the house with a smile on his face, a stark contrast to the despair he had shown when he entered the room earlier.
What Chen Xuan disliked most was hearing people express their gratitude to him. If he didn't have something to ask of Jiang Ming, or if he and Jiang Ming were compatible, he would never have given up half a bottle of innate spiritual liquid.
After spending half a day together, Jiang Ming also learned about Chen Xuan's temperament. When he came out of the house, he simply bowed deeply to Chen Xuan and then sat down.
"Ice and Fire Brew is not to be drunk in large quantities, but my fine wine is fine. Brother Chen Xuan, I'll toast you on behalf of Xue'er."
Chen Xuan naturally smiled and nodded.
The three then began to talk under the moonlight.
The conversation gradually expanded from the history of the Jiang family to the other overlords of this land, and even the imperial power that ruled this world.
After a few rounds of drinks, the three of them were slightly tipsy.
At this moment, Jiang Tianxiao, who was the most clear-headed, looked at Chen Xuan and went straight to the point, "May I ask, young friend, where do you come from? You've entered my Jiang clan's territory, surely not just for sightseeing?"
The three of them hadn't discussed this matter while drinking, but Chen Xuan's speech, strength, and other aspects were simply too outstanding. Even in ancient feudal cities, such a person would surely be a prince of a major tribe, yet this kind of person happened to appear in the Jiang clan's territory.
This left Jiang Tianxiao, the patriarch of the Jiang clan, with no choice but to suspect something.
At this point in the conversation, Jiang Ming straightened up and looked at Chen Xuan, his words revealing a hidden difficulty.
Chen Xuan knew that Jiang Ming was only one of the decision-makers among the Jiang clan's high-level officials, and that many important matters ultimately required the clan leader's final decision.
Chen Xuan looked at the two of them, drank a cup of wine, and then shook his head.
"In your hearts, you may think that Chen Xuan is a tribal prince from another major city, or that I came here because my tribe suffered a disaster and I fled here... right?"
Now that the matter had been explained, the two nodded slightly.
That's how it is according to common sense.
Even if a nobleman from a large tribe were to travel and enjoy the scenery, he wouldn't come to such a remote and desolate little tribe.
“You’ve all guessed wrong.” Chen Xuan shook his head and looked at the two of them, “But one thing is correct: I am indeed not a resident of the Jiang clan’s territory. If you have to say, I’m an outsider.”
"It's not much different from what you imagined or guessed. I came here because I really wanted to find a suitable territory for my people to settle and multiply. Of course, my tribe wasn't wiped out by other forces, which is why I came here to settle down."
Chen Xuan's gaze was sincere, and his tone was slow.