The Emperor of the Three Realms

chapter 159

What Jiang Chen did not anticipate was that Shi Xiaoyao's next move was to sweep all the wine cups on the table to the side.    

He reached into his shirt and took out a cup made from old vines.    

At this moment, a rude man like Shi Xiaoyao was actually holding a cup made from these old vines with an expression of tenderness on his face – as if he was caressing his newborn daughter. He was cautious, gentle, and his face was filled with a gentle gaze.    

Right now, Jiang Chen was looking at the shadow of an alcoholic in Shi Xiaoyao.    

“Jiang Chen, the last time I tasted the Nine Dew Vine was with the same cup made from old vines. I had little luck and destiny, and had no chance to taste it again. However, my skin was thick, and although I could not taste the wine anymore, I happened to bring the cup home. Hehehe..”    

Shi Xiayao glanced at it slightly, as if taking over such a thing was not a shameful thing, but rather something to be proud of.    

“I was suspicious for a moment whether you could really bring the Nine Immersion Grape. Now, I trust you more because you know about the cups made of old vines!”    

A cup made from old vines was the best container to drink the Nine Grape Dews of Greatness. Shi Xiaoyao had originally also heard this from others.    

Hence, Shi Xiaoyao was not angered by Jiang Chen's words right now, but rather became overjoyed.    

Laying the cup made of old vines carefully onto the table, Shi Xiaoyao completely closed his eyes. “Jiang Chen, if you lie to me, go now. Since you have mentioned the cup made from the old Vines, I can release you this time only. If you are here in earnest, pour the wine!”    

The Nine Dew Vine of Greatness began to land on the cup made from old vines like ancient nectar. The sound it makes is like the chattering of mountain springs that have their own rhythm.    

In an instant, all artistic conceptions seemed to fuse into this Nine Dew Grape of Greatness. It was as if the surroundings on all sides had turned into a deep mountain valley filled with all kinds of exotic flowers and grass. The clear mountain springs flowed slowly through it, making one free from thought, and happy in heart.    

Shi Xiaoyao's entire body twitched, and his tightly shut eyes suddenly opened.    

The next moment, this vice head of the Myriad Treasure Palace, one of the few characters who held significant power in the Skylaurel Kingdom, began to cry like a child!    

Tears covered her face!    

Lips vibrate. “Who would have thought that after all these years, I, Shi Xiaoyao, was really lucky to once again meet the Nine Grains of Dew of Greatness!”    

He raised the cup made of old vines and placed it next to his lips, seemingly wanting to exert all six senses and all the strength throughout his body to drink the Nine Grains of Dew of Greatness.    

When the wine entered his mouth, it was as if Shi Xiaoyao was an old monk who had a trance – he was terrified of.    

This feeling was too amazing and unforgettable.    

This was the feeling that had always been in his dreams, the sense that he had always been busy with.    

“Heh heh, Deputy Chief Shi, cry if you want. I know that you told Feng Yan to come out because you are afraid that your subordinates see you lose your composure. How embarrassing it is!”    

Shi Xiaoyao chuckled and scratched his head. “Jiang Chen, bad boy, you've even seen this. Looks like I really underestimated you.”    

“How is the wine?”    

Shi Xiaoyao sighed. “I only have three words, 'death without regret'.”    

'Death without regret' meant that after tasting this wine, even if he, Shi Xiaoyao, were to die instantly, he would have no regrets at all.    

What praise is higher than this?    

Jiang Chen chuckled and pushed the wine jug forward. “Vice Head Shi, a hero knows something else. If not for you doing this matter on my behalf for the matter of the Dragon Tooth Guard, you would most likely not be able to taste this Nine Profound Dew Wine so quickly. This wine jug is yours.”    

"What?" Shi Xiaoyao jumped up and held the jug with a death grip from both his hands, as his eyes flickered alternately. “Jiang Chen, don't regret it now.”    

“Precious sword is given to a martyr, and a blush is given to a beautiful woman. Wouldn't it be much better if the Nine Magnificence Dew Wine was presented to someone who understood wine like Vice-Head Shi, than to have those foolish clowns drink it?”    

Shi Xiaoyao chuckled. “I like to hear talks like this.”    

“Mm. Then I won't bother Vice Head Shi tasting a good wine.” Jiang Chen got up and prepared to leave.    

Shi Xiaoyao. He had thought Jiang Chen would make some kind of request. He had already mentally prepared him so that, no matter what Jiang Chen asked, he would try to fulfill it to the best of his ability.    

Who would have thought that Jiang Chen would leave without mentioning any requests.    

"Wait a minute!" It was Shi Xiaoyao who found it rather difficult to hold his face now. He had a thick skin, but not thick enough to drink the wine of others, and showed nothing in return.    

“Jiang Chen, you made my wish come true for me. In accordance with the promise I left in the Hope Tower, I must help you obtain the position of at least a fifth rank noble. However, with your abilities, becoming a fifth rank noble is below your means. How about this: I will try my hardest and promise that I will give you at least a fourth-ranked position, and will try hard enough to rank third. How about that?"    

“Vice Head Shi is the one who keeps his promise.”    

“Haha, I will not hold you today. I'll hug this jug of Nine Greatness Dew Wine in my sleep tonight. No one can stop me.” Shi Xiaoyao laughed out loud, in a very good mood.    

…    

On the side of the Southern Palace, Qiao Baishi rubbed his cheeks, his face was flushed red, and a complex mixture of emotions in his heart. He stood there, a little confused as to what to do.    

“Baishi, I realized that I might really love you to death.” Elder Ning chuckled as he carefully inspected the face, neck, and even the back of his ears on the bronze mirror.    

“This is amazing! Baishi, do you believe that if you sell these pills, at least ninety percent of the women under the sky want to sleep with you?”    

Qiao Baishi was silent. What can he say about it?    

Elder Ning's exaggerated appearance had fully illustrated the effects of the Four Seasons Eternal Spring Pill.    

A powerful and influential elder who had lost his composure in such a short amount of time; it was obvious how crazy this pill was.    

“Baishi, look at me here. I used to have eye bags, but now it's all gone. And here, I had a small speck here before, and I was constantly worrying about it! Hehe, it's gone now as well. And, before I felt my skin was a bit dry and less elastic, but now...Didn't you understand? Isn't that so soft and delicate? Heh heh, Baishi, why didn't you say anything? Quickly come and see me.”    

This is a woman. No matter how high her position was, or how much power she had, she was still a woman.    

The nature of a woman has been fully revealed, without a doubt, at this time.    

Qiao Baishi also ended up witnessing how crazy women were as they pursued beauty.    

Elder Ning touched his face left and right, looking a little worried about personal gains and losses. “Baishi, do you think others will still recognize me if I come out like this? If they don't recognize me, it will also be a little troublesome.”    

Qiao Baishi laughed dejectedly, “Elder, You were born with heavenly beauty – Eternal Spring Pill These Four Seasons only add brilliance to your already existing splendor. Your real foundation is there, and your unusual presence is there as well. Unless they're blind, anyone who can't recognize you, there's something wrong with his brain.”    

With this bit of fawning flattery, Elder Ning began to shine brighter with health. She is like a flower in bloom – its beauty is uncontrollable.    

“Baishi, look at you. Your mouth is sweet and very competent. And this pill recipe... I'm really a bit scared.” Elder Ning suddenly became a little depressed.    

"Fearful?" Qiao Baishi.    

"Incitrate. Yeah." yeah." Elder Ning walked over and sat down next to Qiao Baishi. “You are so talented that one day, you are destined to shine brilliantly with your radiance. I'm afraid I can't part from you, and also afraid someone will steal you from me.”    

Qiao Baishi thought he was joking at first, but an extremely complicated emotion was seen in Elder Ning's eyes. It seems like he's really worried.    

“I am indebted for being well understood and treated by Elder Ning. It is an honor for me to be able to help Elder Ning.”    

“Baishi, do you really think like this?” Elder Ning's eyes showed a look full of excitement.    

“Of course, without a doubt.” says Qiao Baishi.    

"No no." Elder Ning shook his head again. “I can't be selfish like this. I won't be able to bear it if you are my subordinate. Baishi, with your talent, you should at least become an elder.”    

Qiao Baishi laughed, “I am a stranger who has just arrived in Skylaurel Kingdom. I'll feel pretty sure if I can stay by Elder Ning's side and help you. It is impractical to have too much thought.”    

Elder Ning did not speak, only got up lightly and walked in front of the mirror, while looking at himself in the reflection of the mirror and immersed in deep contemplation.    

It had to be said that, although Shi Xiaoyao looked rude, he was actually a very special person. He was quite efficient.when he obtained the position of fourth rank noble for Jiang Chen the next day, and also gave him a large mansion in the noble section.    

This is unexpected happiness.    

Jiang Chen had not expected that a bottle of the Nine Great Dew Wine would be worth so much. Shi Xiaoyao had resolved his matter regarding the identity of the nobility as well as the residence.    

This efficiency is very high.    

Vice Director Yang Zhao was another very efficient person. He had used almost all the channels in the past two days, and ended up collecting all the items on the list in two days.    

“Uncle, you want me to bring these items to Jiang Chen? To offer a gift and apologize?” Lu Wuji's face was firm as he shouted, “I'm not going!”    

"You won't? If not you, then who?” Yang Zhao said furiously.    

“Don't you already go once, uncle? It always feels awkward at first, but then it gets easier. You have to go again this time.” It would feel worse for Lu Wuji if he went to see Jiang Chen now, rather than killing him.    

“Lu Wuji, is your brain filled with water? Me gone? What if Jiang Chen doesn't buy it if I leave? All right, you don't have to go. But if the problems of these three big sites are not resolved, you will bear the brunt of the anger of the director general. I always treated you like my own son. You are fine, disappointed me many times!”    

Lu Wuji was not afraid of anything under heaven or earth because of this uncle. Now that he saw Yang Zhao was truly enraged, he immediately softened.    

“Uncle, don't be like this. On behalf of my late mother.”    

“Stop mentioning your mother, I'll kick you out soon if you keep talking about it! I'll ask you again, are you going or not?”    

Lu Wuji realized that his ace was ineffective, and gritted his teeth while saying with a bitter expression, “I'm leaving. Then I'm leaving!”    

Lu Wuji knew if he did not leave this time, he would most likely lose his uncle's affection forever.