Chapter 515: Immortal Inscription Jade Brew

"Haha, that's more like it! Come, let's go to my place for a chat. I've got some top-grade Immortal Inscription Jade Brew there. Today, we brothers drink until we're drunk!"

Wu Xuan slung his arm over Ye Yuan's back and dragged him away, as if they were old friends despite the age gap.

Ye Yuan had no choice but to bid Tian Feng farewell and follow Wu Xuan.

As a Dan Emperor, Wu Xuan's residence was naturally quite luxurious.

Wu Xuan led Ye Yuan to a small courtyard, took out two small jade wine bottles, and boasted, "This Immortal Inscription Jade Brew is the finest of wines. In this city, only that old man Fu Yunjing knows how to brew it. I pestered him relentlessly until he gave me six flasks. If it weren't for entertaining you, little brother, I wouldn't bear to drink it!"

Ye Yuan smiled and said, "With such hospitality from you, elder brother, how can I not feel ashamed?"

"Hey, ashamed of what? I'm overjoyed to have made your acquaintance! Come, come, have a taste!"

With that, Wu Xuan was about to pour wine for Ye Yuan. Ye Yuan was taken aback and said, "Uh, are we drinking it like this?"

Now it was Wu Xuan's turn to be startled: "If not like this, how else?"

Ye Yuan chuckled and said, "Elder brother, you went to such lengths to obtain this Immortal Inscription Jade Brew, yet you don't know how to drink it properly. Isn't that a waste?"

Wu Xuan asked in surprise, "Oh? From what you say, little brother, have you drunk Immortal Inscription Jade Brew before? As far as I know, in this Boundless Realm, only that old man Fu Yunjing knows how to brew it. Wait, tell me first, how should this wine be drunk?"

Ye Yuan smiled and said, "Immortal Inscription Jade Brew has five grades: low, medium, high, top, and the highest, celestial. Depending on the grade, the drinking vessel differs."

Ye Yuan brought the small wine flask to his nose and sniffed, then continued, "This flask of Immortal Inscription Jade Brew should be of low grade. It should be paired with a cup made of southern aromatic wood to fully appreciate its flavor."

"Oh? Why is that?" Wu Xuan looked curious, as if he had discovered a new world.

As far as he knew, that old fellow Fu Yunjing did have even better Immortal Inscription Jade Brew, but he never showed it to others, let alone gave it away.

After drinking low-grade Immortal Inscription Jade Brew once at Fu Yunjing's place, Wu Xuan could never forget the taste, so he went every day to beg Fu Yunjing for a few flasks.

At first, Fu Yunjing refused, but after Wu Xuan's persistent coaxing and pestering, he finally gave in and handed over six flasks.

Yet he had never heard that drinking this Immortal Inscription Jade Brew came with so many intricacies.

"The fragrance emitted by southern aromatic wood mingles with the wine's aroma, making it more fragrant upon entry. Moreover, low-grade Immortal Inscription Jade Brew still has some impurities. A cup made of southern aromatic wood can slightly purify these impurities, making the brew smoother and sweeter," Ye Yuan explained.

"So there's such a nuance? I do have cups made of southern aromatic wood here, but I always thought jade cups were more suitable for Immortal Inscription Jade Brew, and that wooden cups would ruin its flavor, so I never used them. Hearing you say this today, I really must give it a try."

Wu Xuan went into the room and soon came out with two wooden cups.

Pouring the wine, Wu Xuan brought the cup to his nose and sniffed, his eyes lighting up: "It really is more fragrant than before!"

Then he took a sip, and a look of ecstasy spread across his face, as if he were in sheer bliss.

Wu Xuan said nothing, sipping slowly until he finished the cup.

Ye Yuan smiled, picked up his cup, and downed it in one gulp.

This low-grade Immortal Inscription Jade Brew, Ye Yuan couldn't be bothered to savor.

In his previous life, Ye Yuan had drunk celestial-grade Immortal Inscription Jade Brew, whose taste was on an entirely different level from this low-grade stuff.

He set the cup on the table and gave Ye Yuan a thumbs-up, praising, "Using southern aromatic wood cups to hold the wine improves the taste and mouthfeel by at least ten percent! Little brother, you're truly remarkable!"

Ye Yuan smiled and said, "Elder brother, don't flatter me. I just happened to know."

Wu Xuan laughed and said, "As far as I know, in this Boundless Realm, only Fu Yunjing knows how to brew this wine. He stumbled upon the recipe in a cave while exploring the Boundless Forest in his early years. The recipe also mentioned that Immortal Inscription Jade Brew has five grades, but it only contained the method for the low grade; the method for the medium grade was incomplete. From your demeanor, little brother, you seem very familiar with this brew. Could it be... you've drunk it before?"

Ye Yuan knew Wu Xuan was trying to probe his background, so he smiled and said, "Not only have I drunk it, but I also know how to brew it. If you're interested, elder brother, I can teach you the method for the low grade."

Wu Xuan nearly jumped up in excitement: "Little brother, are you serious?"

Ye Yuan smiled and said, "Look at you, would I deceive you, elder brother?"

"Great! Haha, that old man Fu Yunjing always flaunts his Immortal Inscription Jade Brew in front of me. Once I brew it myself, let's see if he still dares to show off!"

Wu Xuan was like a sulking child, eager to run to Fu Yunjing and show off.

It seemed Wu Xuan had been feeling quite stifled in front of Fu Yunjing for a long time!

Come to think of it, this low-grade Immortal Inscription Jade Brew was nothing in Ye Yuan's eyes, but in the Boundless Realm, it was indeed a top-notch fine wine.

It was only human nature for Fu Yunjing, possessing such a recipe, to show off in front of his companions.

And it seemed that both Fu Yunjing and Wu Xuan were great wine lovers; otherwise, Wu Xuan wouldn't have cups made of southern aromatic wood.

"The brewing method for this low-grade Immortal Inscription Jade Brew seems to have some flaws; the taste isn't quite right. If you use my recipe, elder brother, the flavor should be greatly improved," Ye Yuan said with a smile.

...

While Ye Yuan and Wu Xuan were drinking and chatting, Cao Fang was being scolded harshly by Cao Zheng.

"You fool! You knew that young man was an honored guest invited by the Three Sects and Ren Xingchun, yet you dared to provoke him with such methods! Are you trying to squander the reputation our Cao family has built over thousands of years? If the Thousand Question Wall falls, our Cao family will never have a chance to rise again, do you understand! How many times have I told you not to associate with those disreputable friends, but to focus on Ren Dong! If you can't surpass him, our Cao family will continue to be overshadowed by the Ren family!"

Cao Zheng looked as if he were disappointed beyond measure, clearly infuriated by Cao Fang.

Cao Fang's face had long since stopped swelling, but the five slap marks still remained on his face.

Now being scolded by Cao Zheng, how could he dare to talk back?

After scolding for a long time, Cao Zheng said bitterly, "Tomorrow, take a gift and go to the Wind Elegance Pavilion to apologize to Ye Yuan in person. You must seek his forgiveness! Otherwise, if he throws a tantrum and doesn't attend the Boundless Meeting the day after tomorrow, the three of them, Qin Hongtao and the others, will destroy you!"