In the face of the burly fellows with incredibly powerful levels of true energy, Fatty Jin and his crew became aggrieved young ladies who got squeezed to the back . Since they weren't matched in strength, they didn't dare to risk it, which meant they had to suffer the bitterness in silence .
Bu Fang was slightly taken back . This group of people… got here early, could it be they came for the Frost Blaze Path-Understanding Brew? Even though he vaguely remembered announcing last night that it was first come, first served, this crowd still gathered way too early .
"Owner Bu, morning! Can we purchase wine now?"
Ouyang Zhen scratched his head, with his eyes sparkling as he peered at Bu Fang . In the clash of the Battle-Saints last night, the Three Ouyang Barbarians did not dare to make a peep . In order to obtain this delicious wine, they had arrived much earlier today with intentions to stealthily purchase the wine before the seventh grade Battle-Saints could notice .
"Hey… did I give you permission to buy it first?" The Thirteen Bandits turned their gazes to the Three Ouyang Barbarians at the same time . These folks were all at the peak of sixth grade Battle-Emperor, certainly not someone with whom the Three Ouyang Barbarians could compete . Simply their imposing manners suppressed the three of them entirely .
Infuriating! However, the Three Ouyang Barbarians had to swallow such insult and humiliation silently, since they were truly inferior in strength .
"Owner Bu, I am Hu Yifeng, of Mozhou . Last night I had the fortune of smelling the fragrance of a fine wine brewed by Owner Bu, after which I suffered a sleepless night . I've arrived here this morning with my brothers to purchase the wine, hoping that Owner Bu will allow it . " Hu Yifeng, otherwise known as the elder of the Thirteen Bandits of Mozhou, smiled at Bu Fang .
Of the Thirteen Bandits of Mozhou, the eldest Hu Yifeng was the only learned and refined gentleman of the lot, whereas the twelve others were burly bricks . In truth, it was a wondrous sight .
Bu Fang flicked a glance toward them and nodded slightly as he walked toward the store . As he walked, he announced: "Form a queue, purchase the wine in an orderly fashion . "
Form a queue? Thirteen Bandits of Mozhou were perplexed . Did one need to stand in a line to purchase things?
They were bandits, and therefore were accustomed to robbing and looting . The concept of queueing was quite unfamiliar to their minds, explaining why they were genuinely confused when Bu Fang instructed them to line up .
"Form a queue quickly, according to ranks of seniority among us brothers . " Hu Yifeng wrinkled his brows as he commanded . He arrived at the entrance first, took a stride and stepped into the store .
Behind him were the second master, the third master… and so on .
As Bu Fang returned to the store, the voice of the system rang in his head .
"Price evaluation of the Frost Blaze Path-Understanding Brew complete . The final selling price: five hundred crystals a cup . "
Bu Fang's stride froze in the air . He sharply took in a chilled breath . Five hundred crystals for a cup…Oh damn! That is freaking expensive!
"But I like it…" The corners of Bu Fang's lips curled . He resumed his steps and walked into the kitchen .
Hu Yifeng entered the store, and suddenly felt as if a mysterious wave of energy enveloped him . Such wave of energy caused his eyes to sparkle .
The energy waves of the path-understanding tree could boost one's cultivation training… It was extremely helpful to achieving breakthroughs!
Hu Yifeng's eyes turned, and his gaze landed on the sapling sitting in a yellowish flower pot in a corner of the store .
This sapling was expanding in terms of scale, already nearly as tall as an average person . Its branches had spurted out, with it fresh green leaves stirring . Waves of rich spirit energy, mingled with unusual path-understanding waves, emanated from it .
"The Five Stripes Path-Understanding Tree has really lived up to its name . If I can take possession of this precious tree and undergo cultivation training every day, reaching a breakthrough to seventh grade Battle-Saint would only be a matter of time!" A trace of greed flashed across Hu Yifeng's eyes . At that moment, his natural instincts as a bandit surfaced and tickled his heart . However, recalling the terrifying robotic puppet from Bu Fang's store last night… Hu Yifeng decided otherwise .
That robotic puppet was an existence that could even defeat a seventh grade Battle-Saint . He himself was merely at the peak of sixth grade battle emperor, and therefore was simply not a match . There was no point in seeking for humiliation and getting stripped for nothing .
Bu Fang walked out of the kitchen with a white jade wine jar in his arms and a expressionless face .
He placed a few blue and white ceramic cups . He picked up a bamboo tube, placed the white jade wine jar on the table, and lightly tapped it, successfully diverting Hu Yifeng's attention away from the Five Stripes Path-Understanding Tree and back onto himself .
"This is the wine you wanted to purchase . It's called the Frost Blaze Path-Understanding Brew," Bu Fang stated calmly .
After the announcement, Bu Fang lifted the lid of the white jade wine jar . In that very instant, a rich, intoxicating wine fragrance blasted through . The wine aroma was reckless and unrestrained, it drifted out immediately and engulfed the entirety of the small alleyway . In fact, it showed signs of continuing to spread outwards .
Merely sniffing the wine fragrance caused the Three Ouyang Barbarians' mouths to water . This scent was undoubtedly enticing .
Hu Yifeng's eyes lit up and cast a burning gaze at the white jade wine jar . Those in his profession were naturally wine lovers . Alcohol could help boost one's courage, and hence what couldn't be missing from their lives… was liquor .
"Fine wine! Fine wine! This aroma… is indescribable!" Hu Yifeng was full of praises . His entire face trembled .
As for such compliments, Bu Fang was naturally happy to receive them . After all, this wine cost him an immense amount of energy, and so the end product would obviously be spectacular .
"The menu is behind you, and so is the price of the wine . Take a look," Bu Fang said .
"No need! Owner Bu, I'd like to buy this jar of wine!" Hu Yifeng waved his hands heartily and declared boldly .
Yet, Bu Fang continued to wear his poker-face, and flicked a cool glance at him before replying: "You can't afford it . "
"Huh? I can't afford it?" Hu Yifeng was taken back, and then chuckled exuberantly: "Owner Bu, there's no need to look down on me . Even though I am not swimming in money, I can still easily bear the expense of a jar of wine . "
Even though the fragrance of the wine was incredibly rich, at the end of the day it was still just wine . How pricey could it be . Regarding this matter, Hu Yifeng did not bother giving it a second thought .
"The menu is behind you, why don't you take a look at it before you speak . " Bu Fang didn't care to offer further explanations .
Hu Yifeng knitted his brows into a frown, and displeasure filled his heart . It was just a jar of wine, why the hold-up?
HOowever, Hu Yifeng still acknowledged Bu Fang's words and twisted his head to study the menu .
Hu Yifeng's eyes instantly shrank as he started reading from the top . This menu… was truly frightening . This was a menu? Damn it, even elixirs didn't go at such a high price!
Wine… where was the wine? Ice Heart Jade Urn Wine… no, not this one . Frost Blaze Path-Understanding Brew, this was it!
Hu Yifeng swept his eyes across the menu and finally located the Frost Blaze Path-Understanding Brew . However, after seeing the price of the Frost Blaze Path-Understanding Brew, Hu Yifeng's dismissive gaze froze . His pupils gradually widened, and his face was as if he had seen a ghost .
"Frost Blaze Path-Understanding Brew, five hundred crystals a cup . "
A cup, five hundred crystals… crystals… crystals…
"This is… robbery!" Hu Yifeng's lips quavered . "Is this how you operate your business? You sell at five hundred crystals a cup, this is pure extortion!"
The Thirteen Bandits of Mozhou being extorted… Now this was quite the irony .
Bu Fang flicked a glance at him and nodded his head solemnly before saying: "A cup of wine is five hundred crystals . The price is fair . We cheat neither the old nor the young . "
It was as if an invisible arrow pierced through Hu Yifeng's heart, paining him tremendously . Fair pricing… don't toy with me just because I am not highly educated .
"Knock if off, Owner Bu, let's stick to good business practices . " Hu Yifeng's complexion was clouded by a sense of distaste . This price… was simply too exorbitant .
Mozhou was a poor, destitute region . As bandits, they did not earn that much . Sometimes they had no gains for a whole month…
Purchasing a cup of wine with five hundred crystals was a definite loss!
Bu Fang fingered the bamboo tube and tapped it on the white jade wine jar . He took out a cup, extending the bamboo tube into the wine and scooping out a tube full of light cyan colored wine nectar .
Sploosh splash . The sound of wine nectar trickling rang in the air . The wine fragrance became richer still and the spirit energy mixed with the aroma wrapped around Hu Yifeng's heart like arms of silk .
Bu Fang poured the light cyan colored wine nectar into the wine cup . A mist of spirit energy hovered above the cup and three cloud-shaped moires materialized . All of that was too beautiful to be fully absorbed .
"Whether you buy it or not, the wine will always be here," Bu Fang cast a glance at Hu Yifeng and said soberly .
Gulp . The strong wine aroma caused Hu Yifeng's throat to quiver . In that moment, his addiction to wine took over him .
You win! Hu Yifeng was incensed… this was plain case of temptation and robbery . However, he found himself unable to overcome the enticement of the light cyan wine nectar .
"I'm freaking buying it! Damn it!" Hu Yifeng clenched his fist and with the wave of his hand, a huge bag of crystals landed on the table . This was all of his money . His heart was dripping with blood .
Bu Fang arched his brows, merrily grabbed these crystals, and stored them into the system's dimensional storage .
"This wine is yours, please savor it attentively . Maybe you'll be hit with a surprise . " Bu Fang remarked .
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