svetikya Page 13
Page 13
A gasp suddenly erupted from the crowd.
The entire audience erupted in uproar.
The crowd rushed forward, eager to get a closer look.
Leading the charge.
It was Tong Xiangyu and Guo Furong from Tongfu Inn.
Even Bai Zhantang, Lü Xiucai, and the cook Li Dazui squeezed in.
His eyes were filled with admiration.
'Fan culture has existed throughout history.'
Ximen Yu calmly drank his tea.
Watching Li Bai flaunt his wealth while dealing with his enthusiastic fans, I couldn't resist showing off to myself.
He secretly grumbled to himself.
"Zhan Tang, quickly go and fetch my treasured century-old vintage wine!"
Tong Xiangyu warmly poured tea for Li Bai.
Without turning his head, he gave the order to Bai Zhantang.
"Huh?" Bai Zhantang was clearly taken aback.
As a waiter at Tongfu Inn, Bai Zhantang knew how precious this jar of Daughter's Red wine was to Tong Xiangyu.
Let alone savoring the taste on ordinary days.
Even getting close to smell the fragrance was not allowed.
But today she didn't hesitate to open the seal.
This unusual behavior surprised Bai Zhantang.
"What are you daydreaming about? Go get the wine!"
Guo Furong, with a fierce expression, urged him on, her voice trailing off.
Bai Zhantang secretly curled his lip.
My heart was filled with resentment and bitterness.
He obediently walked towards the backyard.
"A century-old vintage?"
"I'm so sorry to have troubled you two ladies with your expense today."
I've heard it's a rare, century-old elixir.
Li Bai's eyes immediately lit up.
He smiled and thanked the two women.
"Sir, you're being too polite."
"Your presence is our greatest blessing!"
Tong Xiangyu waved her hands repeatedly.
This extravagant demeanor is a stark contrast to his usual stingy and calculating nature.
Bai Zhantang shuffled over, carrying a wine jar covered in mud.
The moment the mud seal was broken.
The intoxicating aroma filled the hall.
"Truly excellent wine!"
Li Bai closed his eyes and inhaled the fragrance deeply.
I sincerely admire it.
"I'm glad you like it, sir."
Tong Xiangyu beamed with joy at the praise.
At the same time, he didn't forget to use his eyes to urge Bai Zhantang to pour the wine.
Seeing how attentive the shopkeeper was to the guests.
Bai Zhantang sullenly delayed his actions.
Until he met Tong Xiangyu's sharp gaze.
Only then did he reluctantly begin pouring the wine.
Perhaps he was distracted.
He didn't stop when the wine cup was almost full.
Li Bai suddenly raised his hand to steady the wine jar.
He gazed at him meaningfully and said seriously:
"Young people, remember this."
"A beautiful woman should not be treated lightly, and fine wine should not be wasted."
After speaking, he picked up his wine cup.
After closing your eyes and savoring the fragrance.
He tilted his head back and drank it all in one gulp.
Bai Zhantang stood there, seemingly understanding but not quite.
Tong Xiangyu and Guo Furong.
They all seemed to be stunned by these remarks.
The gazes of the crowd toward Li Bai grew even more reverent.
Lu Xiucai, Li Dazui, and the diners in the hall all nodded in agreement, their eyes filled with admiration.
Ximen Yu paused slightly in his teacup, glancing at Li Taibai with a mixture of amusement and exasperation, his expression strange.
He clearly remembered that he was the one who had said those words.
The original intention was "beautiful scenery should not be taken lightly, and good tea should not be wasted," but who knew that in the other person's mouth, it would become something to brag about.
It's like being stabbed in the butt with a small knife—it's an eye-opener.
However, he did not expose him. Instead, he drank tea and watched the play with great interest, wanting to see what other surprising things Li Bai could say.
Sure enough, Guo Furong eagerly stepped forward, grinning, and said, "Sword Immortal, could you demonstrate a sword technique for everyone, so we can broaden our horizons?"
Li Bai shook his head and smiled, took a swig of wine and said, "A sword is a weapon of violence, and swordsmanship is not a refined pursuit. Why add unnecessary bloodshed? Wouldn't it be more pleasant to drink and chat with you, ladies?"
Guo Furong looked disappointed, but Lü Xiucai quickly chimed in, "Yes, yes, fighting and killing are an insult to civility! I'd like to know more about the rumors in the martial arts world, 'Meeting Li Bai once and for all,' and that poem, whether they are true or not?"
Upon hearing this, Tong Xiangyu and the other diners all perked up their ears, their eyes gleaming with gossip.
Only Ximen Yu almost burst out laughing.
The reason is simple: Li Bai was narcissistic by nature, and coupled with his habit of boasting, the title of "Poet and Sword Immortal" was no longer enough for him. So he simply used the power of the Azure Dragon Society to portray himself as a love saint, and even wrote a narcissistic poem.
A fine horse galloped along, its hooves treading on flowers, when it accidentally bumped into an oncoming, magnificent carriage.
A beautiful woman sat in the carriage. She lifted the beaded curtain, about to question him, but when she saw Li Bai's appearance, she was immediately captivated. Pointing to the red building in the distance, she smiled and said, "That is my residence. Would you like to have a chat, my lord?"
This poem is straightforward and frank, quite different from his other works.
Despite some doubts, Li Bai's fame was widespread, and most people believed it to be true.
When this story spread, his fame grew even more, attracting many women who came to see him, but few could actually get a glimpse of him.
However, as the head of the Azure Dragon Society, Ximen Yu knew that the truth was not so simple.
Li Bai was captivated by the woman's beauty, but his frivolous behavior led to his cold rejection.
In the poem, however, it becomes that the beautiful woman falls in love with him at first sight and even takes the initiative to invite him, which shows that he is extremely narcissistic.
When Lu Xiucai inquired about this matter, Li Taibai showed no remorse. Instead, he smiled and waved his hand, saying, "My friend in the martial arts world flatters me. Don't take it seriously."
He was modest in words, but his face was full of pride.
Seeing this, Tong Xiangyu and the others became even more hospitable.
Amidst laughter and chatter, dusk fell and the sunset faded.
On the roof of Tongfu Inn, Ximen Yujing listened to Jiang Yuyan playing the flute, then suddenly opened his eyes.
"How could you bear to come down the mountain?" Li Bai asked with a smile, carrying his wine gourd.
Ximen Yu glared at him, about to speak, but suddenly sensed something was wrong and looked up at the sky.
Li Bai and Jiang Yuyan also looked in that direction.
A moment later, the Heavenly Ranking suddenly shone brightly, its dazzling golden light illuminating the entire land.
Throughout the Nine Provinces, numerous powerful figures looked up at the sky.
[Nine Provinces Power Ranking - Fourteenth Strongest: Xiang Yutian, Realm: Early Stage of Celestial Realm.]
[Origin: The Evil Emperor of the Demonic Sect of the Great Sui Dynasty.]
Xiang Yutian, the leader of the Evil Extreme Sect, is the direct disciple of Mo Yiming, a prodigy of the demonic sect.
Born into a secret clan, he not only mastered the clan's unique skills but also created his own distinctive martial arts system. He possessed exceptional talent and profound knowledge.
In his quest to transcend the realm of terrestrial immortals, he embodied countless identities and traveled throughout the Nine Provinces.
The turning point in my life happened thirty years ago.
One sleepless night, while taking a walk to clear his head, he unexpectedly witnessed the scene of the Great Yuan Dynasty's National Preceptor, Ba Shiba, being defeated by Ximen Yu Yizhi, the leader of the Azure Dragon Society.
That shocking scene left an indelible mark on his heart.
[Ten years ago, when I was attempting to break through to the Celestial Realm, my inner demons suddenly appeared.]
When he saw the same hallucination of his inner demons that was identical to Ximen Yu's, his past memories surged, causing his inner energy to reverse and leaving him severely injured and unconscious.
Fortunately, this misfortune turned into a blessing in disguise; while unconscious, he overcame his inner demons and successfully broke through to a higher realm.
[Heavenly Dao's Commentary: An unparalleled genius with limitless potential. If he can overcome his inner demons, he will surely enter the realm of mythology!]
[Heavenly Gift: Bodhi Tranquilizing Pill (Effect: Destroying Inner Demons)]
Li Bai withdrew his gaze and turned to his side with an incredulous expression.
"You actually scared me so much that I went berserk."
"Can such a state of mind truly reach such a level?"
Ximen Yu was slightly lost in thought upon hearing this.
The memory of that night thirty years ago is gradually becoming clearer.
I did sense someone watching me at the time, but I never expected it to be Xiang Yutian, who is now on the list.
He glanced at Jiang Yuyan, whose face was full of admiration.
Then I caught a glimpse of Li Bai's playful expression.
Ximen Yu's expression remained calm and composed.
While it might be an exaggeration to say that he was so frightened that he went mad, upon closer examination, it is quite reasonable.
Imagine if the realm you've strived for for years but could never reach were easily defeated in a single move; you'd likely be shocked and stunned. Those with weaker wills might even have their Dao heart shattered, stagnating for life!
In this light, such a reaction is quite normal.
Ximen Yu suddenly spoke calmly: "Speak, what brings you here specifically to see me?"
Li Taibai was taken aback, then chuckled twice: "Um...aren't we supposed to send someone to Wudang? Why don't you let me go instead?"
Huh? Did the sun rise in the west today?
Ximen Yu looked him over suspiciously. Knowing this guy's usual temperament, he'd run away faster than anyone else whenever asked to do something. His sudden volunteering was highly unusual!