Border Soldiers: My granaries are full of grain and meat, and I guard this region.

As soon as Qi Feng finished speaking, everyone around him looked at him in disbelief.

"It's over, it's over. Looks like this kid's finished today. He's definitely going to lose Ye Family Restaurant to Laixiang Restaurant!"

"Exactly! This is clearly a setup by Wang Dun! I've heard he often bribes Xing Zhao. Even if that kid is really good at drinking, without connections he's nothing!"

"Alas! I'm afraid not only will Ye Family Restaurant lose to Laixiang Restaurant, but the brewing recipe will also be lost!"

Those around them sighed and discussed it amongst themselves.

Even Ye Zhiwan, who was confident in her ability to handle alcohol, became insecure at this moment.

Even if their wine did taste better, would Wang Dun really accept defeat in a bet?

With Xing Zhao still there, Ye Zhiwan felt that the outcome was bound to be bad.

Wang Dun was overjoyed when he saw that Qi Feng had agreed to the contest.

"Fine! You said it yourself! If you lose, the Ye Family Restaurant will belong to me!"

Qi Feng smiled dismissively, already prepared in his heart.

"Of course, and if you lose, don't forget to compensate me for Lai Xiang Lou! Everyone understands that!"

Wang Dun waved his hand dismissively, completely ignoring Qi Feng's words.

In his opinion, he was sure to win this drinking contest, so what if Qi Feng's wine was really better than his?

Without power or connections, you'll be completely taken advantage of in Fuxing County!

Soon, Lin Shou and Xing Zhao arrived in front of the wine bowl.

The waiter from Laixianglou took out fourteen small cups and divided the wine from the bowl into seven cups.

Wang Dun gave Li Fu a wink, and Li Fu nodded. He then went to the surrounding crowd and quickly selected five ordinary people who seemed to be watching the spectacle.

The seven people came to the Eight Immortals Table, and each of them had two cups of wine in front of them, one of the Immortal's Brew and the other of the Qi Feng Brew.

Even Xing Zhao, who had already conspired with Wang Dun, was taken aback when he saw the clear, transparent wine in the glass.

Even he had never seen such a clear and transparent liquor before.

Wang Dun looked at the crowd and made a cupped-hands gesture.

"Everyone, please!"

Upon hearing this, the seven men picked up their wine cups, starting with the "Immortal's Brew" from Laixianglou.

The initial taste is slightly light and refreshing, followed by a lingering sour aftertaste.

As the drink entered my throat, a faint spicy sensation rose in my stomach.

Lin Shou nodded in satisfaction. The fact that the Divine Brew could sell well in Longxi Prefecture and even become a tribute to the royal family was due to its fiery flavor, which was his proudest achievement.

Ordinary alcoholic beverages either tasteless when drunk, without making a ripple in the stomach, or they taste sour and astringent, leaving no noticeable sensation in the stomach.

His "Immortal Brew" is just right; it's not too sour, yet it gives you a burning sensation in your stomach, which far surpasses other alcoholic beverages.

Xing Zhao nodded slightly. However, as a county magistrate, he had drunk the Divine Brew before, so he didn't feel anything when he drank it again. But after all, it was the best wine in Longxi Prefecture, so Xing Zhao couldn't find any fault with it.

As for the other five ordinary people, they were just drinking liquor from small workshops, barely tasting its flavor.

Now, this divine brew is considered the finest by them, and their eyes immediately lit up as they licked their glasses clean.

Wang Dun nodded in satisfaction, looking at Qi Feng with a defiant gaze, then turned to Ye Zhiwan and said:

"Manager Ye, make sure the land deed for Ye Family Restaurant is ready. I hope to see it soon. It just so happens that Registrar Xing is here too, which will save us a trip to the county government."

Looking at the cunning expression on Wang Dun's face, Ye Zhiwan was furious.

"What's your rush? Is the land deed for Lai Xiang Lou ready?"

Qi Feng raised an eyebrow and asked casually.

Wang Dun snorted coldly, "You don't need to worry about that! Hurry up and start the competition!"

Qi Feng looked at the seven people and knew in his heart that they were all arranged by Wang Dun, but he was not worried.

How could a mere registrar be more powerful than a county magistrate?

Soon, the seven men picked up Qi Feng's wine.

The appearance of the liquor alone was enough to amaze people. Even Xing Zhao and Lin Shou were amazed, as they had never seen such clear and transparent liquor before.

When they brought the wine close to their noses, they immediately smelled a rich aroma!

"Good wine!" Xing Zhao's eyes lit up instinctively, and he couldn't help but exclaim in praise.

Upon hearing this, Wang Dun's face stiffened instantly, and the eyes of the onlookers lit up.

"Could this wine really be better than even the divine brew?"

"I'm afraid so, otherwise why would the registrar say it's so good! The registrar is a high-ranking official, who knows how much wine he's drunk!"

Xing Zhao realized his lapse in composure and coughed lightly.

"Whether it's good or not, you'll only know after you've tasted it!"

After saying that, Xing Zhao looked up and drank the wine in one gulp.

The drink had no off-flavors and none of the sourness or astringency of ordinary alcoholic beverages; instead, it was mellow and smooth.

Xing Zhao squinted and held the wine in his mouth for a while before reluctantly swallowing it.

After only three breaths, Xing Zhao felt a strong burning sensation in his abdomen, as if it were burning directly from his stomach to his throat, causing him to subconsciously open his mouth and his face to turn red instantly.

Lin Shou, who had been curious all along, couldn't help but drink it all in one gulp, and his reaction was exactly the same as Xing Zhao's.

However, as a master brewer, Lin Shou was clearly even more shocked.

Since he was able to brew the "Immortal's Brew," he must have been quite skilled in brewing and had also consulted with other great brewers in the imperial palace.

He had also tasted those so-called wines that were better than his divine brew, but in reality, they were all just so-so.

Lin Shou believed that the reason those wines were so good was simply because they suited the emperor's taste; his Divine Brew was in no way inferior to any other wine!

But now, the sip of wine in his mouth has shattered Lin Shou's prejudice.

He never knew that alcohol could be like this!

Seeing that Xing Zhao and Lin Shou were both silently tasting the food with their eyes closed and looking quite pleased, the other five couldn't resist and drank it down in one gulp as well.

Some people drank too fast, swallowing the wine before they even had a chance to properly savor it, and their faces immediately changed as they clutched their stomachs.

"The wine is poisoned! The wine is poisoned!"

Those around were stunned at first sight, and then their eyes widened.

"This wine is poisoned?!"

"I knew there wouldn't be any drinks like this! Turns out they were poisoned!"

Disturbed, Lin Shou and Xing Zhao opened their eyes and frowned.

Wang Dun realized something was wrong when he saw this. If the wine was poisoned, how could Lin Shou and Xing Zhao still be standing here unharmed?

Upon realizing this, Wang Dun's face darkened, and he immediately stepped forward and kicked the man to the ground.

"What a disgrace!"

The man was kicked to the ground and was taken aback when he realized that he only had a burning stomach and no other symptoms.

Looking at the others, who were all looking at him with mocking eyes, he knew without a doubt that he wasn't poisoned, but rather that the wine was too good and he had drunk it down before he even had a chance to taste it!

Thinking about this, the man was filled with remorse. Just from the burning sensation in his stomach, he knew that this must be an exceptional wine, but he had wasted it.

After thinking for a moment, the man got up somewhat awkwardly and came to Qin Feng.

"Could I...have another drink?"