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"You finally arrived, come with us!" Ren Pingsheng saw two old men approaching as they just stepped out of the Teleportation Array. Their cultivation was completely unfathomable, likely also King-Level Experts. They greeted Elder Situ and then led the group away from the Hall.
A few minutes later, they stopped in front of a large mansion. It looked like a palace, and even in this Forging City, it was quite impressive. Above it hung a plaque inscribed with the two characters Xiangzhou. In the distance, there were three similar palaces, seemingly designated for the martial artists attending the Rising Dragon Conference.
"Alright, you will stay in Forging City for half a month before entering Jizhou City. During this time, you will live here and adapt well," Elder Situ said slowly, looking at the one hundred and one geniuses.
"Remember, there will be geniuses from the other three states here as well. They will be staying in the other three mansions over there, so do not cause trouble. I will come to find you after half a month." With that, he left with the other two King-Level Boundary elders.
"Uh, I think I saw a plaque for Snow State; why don't we just stay here?" Ren Pingsheng said, his eyes brightening as he spotted a mansion marked with the characters Snow State.
"Forget it. Do you know which King-Level Expert from Xuanjian Sect is here? It might be someone hunting you down. You should stay here; it's not too late to go back after half a month when we enter Jizhou City," Situ Kong advised.
Ren Pingsheng thought about it and agreed, dropping the subject. He entered the mansion with Situ Kong; inside were intricately carved beams and painted pillars, along with one hundred and fifty small courtyards. Each courtyard was exquisitely designed. They didn't hesitate and each chose a courtyard to settle in.
That day, they stayed quietly in the mansion, most of them cultivating in their own courtyards. The Rising Dragon Conference was about to begin, and any enhancement in strength would increase their chances of making it into the top ten.
Ren Pingsheng was no exception; his Wood Realm was still a bit short of comprehending Four Parts. He hoped to make that final breakthrough during this half-month.
Unfortunately, early the next morning, Situ Kong came over insisting on taking him out for a stroll. It was hard to refuse; besides, coming to this royal city without exploring would be a loss. With that thought in mind, Ren Pingsheng agreed.
The two walked out of the mansion one after another. Many others like them were also heading out; most had never been to Forging City before and were eager to explore. Moreover, there were geniuses from the other three states as well. Although they were advised not to cause trouble, getting an early look would help them gauge each other's strengths.
"This Forging City is much more prosperous and lively than our Xiangzhou City. I haven't been here in about ten years; it hasn't changed much," Situ Kong remarked as they walked.
"Hehe, it's not that there haven't been changes; at least there are hundreds more geniuses here," Ren Pingsheng replied with a smile as he observed his surroundings. He noticed that most of the martial artists he could see had Zongji Jing cultivation levels. It seemed many had come for the Rising Dragon Conference—some to compete and others just to watch the excitement.
"You are right. Speaking of which, the Refining Sect is indeed a formidable faction, especially in forging various weapons, which are highly sought after by major forces. The reason for this Rising Dragon Conference might very well be an Auction."
As they were talking, they noticed a crowd of people heading towards a magnificent building in the distance. Upon closer inspection, they realized it was an auction house.
"Heh heh, you are absolutely correct. The Auction is likely about to start over there," Ren Pingsheng said, pointing into the distance and laughing.
"Haha, let's go take a look. There might be some good items!" The two walked over, and there were no significant restrictions at this Auction; anyone with Zongji Jing cultivation could enter.
Inside, it was indeed the Auction held by the Refining Sect, featuring various weapons. They even auctioned off three King's Artifacts and several King-Level Armors, attracting many martial artists participating in the Rising Dragon Conference. These were all geniuses from major factions and were not short on Spirit Stones, so the prices fetched were quite high.
Ren Pingsheng and Situ Kong were not lacking in these resources either; they simply enjoyed a drink while watching the lively event. However, as they were leaving, an old man approached them.
"This is the Wine King Gourd; it can't be wrong. How did something from the Wine King Old Ghost end up here?" The old man circled around Ren Pingsheng, chattering away. Then he fixed his gaze on Ren Pingsheng and said, "Kid, honestly tell me where you got this item."
"Uh... Senior, I obtained this item at an Auction," Ren Pingsheng replied, considering that the old man might not be an ordinary person and thus chose to be polite.
"Obtained at an Auction? It seems that the Wine King must have either quit drinking or has fallen. What a pity." He sighed for a moment before staring intently at the gourd.
"They say that the Wine King Gourd never lacks fine wine. Kid, am I wrong? When you got it, was there fine wine inside?"
Ren Pingsheng nodded; indeed, when he received it, there was a type of fine wine inside, though he didn't know its name. After so many years, he still remembered some of it.
"Haha... that's great! How about selling me this Wine King Gourd? I will offer you a price that you will be satisfied with." He stared at the gourd and then smiled broadly at Ren Pingsheng.
"Heh heh, Senior is joking. This Wine King Gourd has accompanied me for over ten years; I have grown accustomed to it and will not sell it."
"Kid, don't refuse so quickly. How about I trade you this King's Artifact? You should know the value of a King's Artifact, right?" The old man said smugly, revealing a Longsword in his hand, which clearly radiated the aura of a King's Artifact.
"King's Artifact!" Ren Pingsheng's expression changed slightly, further confirming that this old man's identity was not simple. Being able to casually produce a King's Artifact meant he was no ordinary person, and he dared not offend him any longer. "Please forgive me, Senior. It's not that I don't value the King's Artifact, but I am somewhat reliant on this Wine King Gourd. I truly do not wish to part with it. However, if it’s for the fine wine inside, I would not be stingy," Ren Pingsheng said helplessly.
"I see. Kid, don’t be too greedy. One King's Artifact is already enough. It's only because you encountered me; otherwise, others wouldn't even glance at it. At most, I'll add one piece of Armor," the old man replied.
"Senior, it's not about whether it's worth it or not. It's just that I've grown somewhat attached to this Wine King Gourd. I really don't want to trade it away. But if it's for the fine wine inside, then I wouldn't mind," Ren Pingsheng added.
"Alright then, since you are sincere, I'll have a taste of this fine wine from the gourd." The old man hesitated for a moment before smiling and saying this. It seemed he had given up on trying to take the Wine King Gourd.
"Just what I wanted!" The three of them walked into the best restaurant in Forging City, the Canglan Restaurant, and found a private room where they ordered a feast.
"Senior, this first type of fine wine is what the Wine King Gourd originally contained. My knowledge is limited, so I never knew what kind of wine it was. Please have a taste!" Ren Pingsheng poured a cup and handed it over with a smile.
"Good, then I'll give it a try." The old man looked at the amber-colored wine in the cup, his expression shifting as he gently sniffed it before taking a small sip. He closed his eyes to savor it.
"Ah, this should be the Clear Wind Drunk brewed by that old fellow from the Wine King." He opened his eyes and smacked his lips, speaking with some nostalgia.
"So this wine is called Clear Wind Drunk. The name is quite fitting; even the scent would make the Azure Wind pause," Ren Pingsheng said with realization in his eyes.
"I've had this wine a few times, but I still prefer your Drunken Red Dust. It's not that it's bad; it just doesn't quite suit my taste," Situ Kong remarked as he set down his cup.
"What? There's more fine wine? Hurry up and let me taste it." Upon hearing this, the old man's eyes lit up as he stared intently at Ren Pingsheng. No, he was actually fixated on the gourd in his hand.
"There’s another type of fine wine that I brewed myself by chance. This one is called Drunken Red Dust. Please have a taste, Senior." With a pat on the gourd, a light red liquid resembling agate flew out and filled the cup completely without spilling a drop.
“Drunken Red Dust?” He looked at the light red wine in the glass, as if it contained three thousand worldly experiences. Even before tasting it, just from the faint aroma, he felt as if he were in a dream.
He picked up the wine glass and drank it all in one go, then closed his eyes, his face filled with reminiscence. His expression changed constantly, as if he had experienced many things within it.
“Good wine, Drunken Red Dust, a drunken dream of the red dust. This is the best wine I have ever tasted; even that old fellow Wine King cannot compare.” When the old man opened his eyes, his expression was somewhat unusual and filled with emotion. Perhaps he was recalling some past events.
“However, this wine is not suitable for you young Little Ones. Only we older folks can truly appreciate its flavor.”
“Senior is right; our life experiences are indeed still few. If Senior likes it, there is plenty of this wine left, and I can certainly give some to Senior. Of course, if Senior knows how to brew wine as well, I can share the recipe with you.” Ren Pingsheng said with a smile.
“Haha… you speak well. I can brew wine too, but I’m still a bit lacking compared to that old fellow Wine King. However, with a good recipe, I could certainly make good wine.”
“Well then, this recipe was originally given to me by a friend who loves wine; now I’ll pass it on to Senior.” He flipped his hand and took out the piece of parchment he had received back then, which recorded the brewing method for Drunken Red Dust and the necessary brewing Materials.
“Young man, you’re quite impressive. I will accept this recipe. However, as a Refiner, I don’t want to owe anyone a favor. Just now when I offered a King's Artifact for your Wine King Gourd, you weren’t willing. It seems you must have a King's Artifact on you. I am an Elder of the Refining Sect, so show it to me.”
“Thank you, Senior. By chance, I obtained a King's Artifact before; I just didn’t know how to use it.” Ren Pingsheng’s expression changed slightly as he quickly took out the Changping Sword.
“The Changping Sword, now that’s a decent King's Artifact. However, if you have some Materials, refining it again should make it one of the top-tier King's Artifacts.”
“Materials? I do have a piece of Geng Metal; I wonder if it would be useful?”
“Geng Metal? That’s quite good. I will use some more Materials to help you refine it. Consider this as repaying your favor.” The Refiner’s expression shifted slightly as he nodded.
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