Douluo Continent: Long Live the Spirit Hall

"Well... are you somewhat confident, sir?"

Du Sikang originally wanted to say that it was impossible, but after looking at the notes in the jade box, he changed his mind and his eyes showed a hint of eagerness.

The fact that the "Han Hai Qiong Jiang" (a type of liquor) is now a rare find has always been a source of pain for the Bartenders Guild. If they could reproduce the brewing process of this fine liquor, the Bartenders Guild might be able to reach new heights.

"I need all the materials from your previous research, the remaining ancient formulas, and that half-open bottle of the Vast Ocean Elixir."

Yan first made a request to Du Sikang, and then made a promise: "If I succeed, Chairman Du Sikang will trade the remaining Han Hai Qiong Jiang to me; if I fail, I will only take one bottle."

Yan didn't make any definitive statements. After all, no one can guarantee anything in this world. As for only taking one bottle if he fails, he did exchange it for something good, so he couldn't possibly leave empty-handed.

"Please wait a moment, I will go and arrange the things."

Du Sikang was in his prime and acted decisively. He quickly made a decision, bowed slightly to Yan, and headed towards the office door.

Yan and Lieyan sat in Du Sikang's office for a while when they suddenly heard some noise outside. It seemed that many people had come over and were arguing about something.

"It seems there's some trouble. I wonder how capable Du Sikang is."

Yan Ling's keen hearing quickly picked up on the noisy sounds in the corridor and discerned something unusual.

"President, you can't take this risk just because of what two outsiders said."

"President, their origins are unknown. We'd better find out more about them."

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"Elders, I have made a decision on this matter. If any problems arise, I will take full responsibility."

Du Sikang finally dissuaded the elders from continuing to persuade him with some harsh words, and then returned to his office with some items.

When Yan saw Du Sikang again, he looked somewhat disheveled, clearly having lost his composure due to the earlier commotion.

"Gentlemen, these are the materials and ancient recipes that my Bartenders Guild has collected over the years."

Du Sikang brought over a long-forgotten box. Yan opened it and looked inside; most of the contents were quite old, consisting of various manuscripts and notes. Clearly, over the past few centuries, the Bartenders' Guild had made considerable efforts to recreate the legendary Han Hai Qiong Jiu (a type of liquor).

As Yan was looking around, he heard footsteps outside the door. Two beautiful maids entered the office with two glasses of wine, placed them in front of Yan and Lieyan, bowed slightly, and then withdrew.

"My Bartenders Guild may not have much else, but we have a lot of fine wines. This 'Blazing Sun' is a wine I made myself. It's been placed here at just the right time, and it's slightly beneficial to fire-attribute cultivators."

Du Sikang sat in his seat and introduced the two glasses of wine to the two men. As the president of the Bartenders Guild, Du Sikang was revered as the God of Wine, and he must have unique insights into the art of bartending.

Yan curiously examined the wine glass in front of him. The amber liquid seemed to contain a sun, constantly emitting dazzling light. A faint aroma of wine lingered in his nose, and even the fire-attribute soul power within his body seemed to fluctuate.

Yan reached out and took the glass of wine. He first took a small sip, and the liquid exploded in his mouth, giving him a unique feeling.

A surge of heat instantly swept through my body, the intense heat making me sweat profusely. After the extreme heat, there was a subtle coolness, a unique sensation. At the same time, the wine in my mouth had a lingering sweetness, making me feel very comfortable.

"Flame, you should try some too."

Yan sensed it briefly and found that the fire-attribute soul power within her body had become extremely active. If she could cultivate at this moment, she would achieve twice the result with half the effort. It must be said that the bartender's way in the Five Elements Continent truly has its unique aspects.

"This feeling is amazing. None of the drinks I've had before, except for the one that gives me life, have ever given me this amazing feeling."

After tasting it, Lieyan gave it a very high rating. She rarely came to the human world before. Although she had been exposed to some food and drinks, most of them were of ordinary quality. This was also the first time she had tasted a fine wine made by a bartender. Her knowledge was not very broad, which is why she was tied up for life by a little kid with a few drinks in the original story.

The Flame Queen was very satisfied, and Yan was naturally very satisfied as well. He praised Du Sikang, saying, "Chairman Du Sikang's bartending skills are truly extraordinary. He deserves to be called the God of Wine."

"I'm glad you two guests are happy."

Du Sikang's attitude was very good. As a legendary wine master, being praised for his delicious concoctions was a pleasant thing for him.

After drinking a glass of fine wine, Yan continued to peruse the books in the box. With his ability to read ten lines at a glance, he memorized the entire box of books, including the ancient prescription. He did indeed make some unusual discoveries, and he gained greater confidence.

Yan closed the box and said to Du Sikang, "President Du Sikang, I have read through these materials and ancient formulas, and I have indeed made some discoveries. Could you take me to the cellar to see the raw materials and the treasured Han Hai Qiong Niang?"

"Ok."

Du Sikang looked at Yan with some surprise, finding it hard to believe that the other party had finished reading all the information and the incomplete ancient prescription in such a short time. However, since he had chosen to believe Yan, he had no choice but to go all the way.

Inside the Bartenders Guild's underground cellar, Du Sikang personally led the way, and Yan and Lieyan followed him to the deepest part of the cellar. All around were neatly arranged and carefully stacked bottles of various fine wines, and the unique aromas of the wines intertwined, giving people a unique feeling.

"This is it. I hope you two will not reveal the secrets of my Bartenders Guild in the future."

Du Sikang led the two of them to a wall, then activated a mechanism. After a brief rumble, a new secret room appeared before them.

"This secret chamber is not only used to store wine, but also to preserve all kinds of materials used in winemaking."

Du Sikang explained the situation to Yan, "There are hundreds of raw materials for brewing the Hanhai Qiongjiang, many of which require special preservation methods and environments."

This secret room of my Bartenders Guild is not only a cellar, but also a place for storing raw materials and brewing. The special environment here is conducive to brewing the finest wine. My Bartenders Guild spent a lot of money to build this secret room.

Fortunately, the original recipe was hidden in another secret room, which prevented the special environment here from being damaged. It's just a pity that no master brewer has successfully replicated the "Han Hai Qiong Jiu" (a type of Chinese liquor) over the years. I hope you, sir, will succeed.

"Dawn, collect data, analyze the internal environmental information of the sealed chamber, and conduct simulations..."

Yan silently recited the command in his mind, and the AI ​​Dawn immediately started operating. Little by little blue light gathered in his eyes, and he took a few deep breaths, sensing the special environment inside the secret room.

He circled around and gathered a lot of information, then turned to Du Sikang and said, "President Du, could you let us see those three bottles of the still-existing Han Hai Qiong Jiang?"

"There will naturally be no problem with that."

Du Sikang nodded, went to a corner of the secret room, opened a cellar box, and three bottles of special wines came into view.

"Please take a look, sir."

Du Sikang brought a bottle of wine to Yan. This bottle was special; it wasn't full, but rather less than half full, clearly indicating that a significant portion had been consumed over the past few hundred years.

Yan took three wine glasses, poured some into each, gave one to Lieyan, pushed one in front of Du Sikang, and kept the last one for himself to observe.

The blue liquid was as deep as the ocean, exuding a unique life force. If Yan remembered correctly, the ten famous wines of the Five Elements Continent corresponded to ten ultimate attributes, and this Vast Ocean Nectar corresponded to the Ren Water attribute.

Water is yin and yang. Yin water is the mysterious Gui water, which freezes everything in its path, representing the extreme of ice. Ren water, on the other hand, is yang water, a sweet and flowing stream that nourishes plants and all things. It is healing water, containing a unique vitality.

Of course, the special vitality of the Vast Ocean Nectar cannot compare with the Source of Life, after all, the attributes are different, and the wood attribute has the strongest expression in the Way of Life.

Yan downed the nectar in his cup in one gulp, savoring it slowly, and a different feeling emerged. "It's very rich and satisfying..."

Du Sikang, standing to the side, also looked satisfied. "To be honest, this is my first time tasting the finest wine in the world. I guess I'm just using this as an excuse to indulge myself."

Yan glanced at Lieyan, a satisfied look on her pretty face. The goddess liked it, so of course she had to do her best for something that was beneficial. Yan then said to Du Sikang, "President Du, I have some ideas, but I need some time."

"Please, sir."

Upon hearing Yan's words, Du Sikang's expression immediately became respectful and excited. "What else do you need? I'll have someone arrange it right away."

"Thank you for your help."

Yan nodded and told Du Sikang what he needed. Du Sikang went out to give instructions and make arrangements, while Yan, inside the secret room, began his work.

Chapter 170 Foolish Rich

"Mr. Yan, from now on you will be the best friend of my Bartenders Guild. We hope you will come to visit us often..."

In front of the Bartenders Guild in Tianshui City, the God of Wine, Du Sikang, personally led a group of elders to bid farewell to Yan and Lieyan. This enthusiastic gesture drew sidelong glances from many people, as Du Sikang was considered a big shot in the Northern Water Empire, and they had never seen him treat anyone like this before.

"President Du, we've only gotten what we needed. See you another time."

Yan returned Du Sikang's greeting politely, and then left the Bartenders Guild with Lieyan. This trip to the Bartenders Guild yielded far more good things than he had imagined.

The Bartenders Guild possesses a treasure trove of recipes, fine wines, various bartending techniques, and even methods for crafting magical potions. Indeed, many of the Bartenders Guild's brewers and bartenders are also skilled at making magical potions, and many of their fine wines fall under the category of magical potions.

These gains have benefited Yan greatly, not only in his current cultivation but also in the improvement and assistance he will receive in his future cultivation paths. The forest spirits of the Forest of Life, after all, have a lower level of influence; they may possess good things, but nothing compares to the Bartenders Guild.

"Xiao Yan, where do we go next?"

Beside Yan, Lie Yan, who had been holding his right hand, couldn't help but ask. This trip had not only been very rewarding for Yan, but she had also gained a lot and was now looking forward to the rest of the journey.

"We've already acquired quite a bit of fine wine and wine recipes on this trip, but we need someone to collect the rest. I also really need various magic cores and crystal crowns, which are cultivation resources, but it's quite difficult for us to collect them on our own."

Yan's gaze suddenly shifted, landing on a rather distinctive landmark building in Tianshui City. "Let's go to the Foolish Rich Merchant Guild and then return to the Inner Earth."

After thinking for a moment, Lieyan replied, "The Foolish Rich Chamber of Commerce? I think I heard you and Chairman Du talk about this place before. You want to see their chairman, right?"

"Yes, this chamber of commerce has influence throughout the entire Bright Continent, and they can help solve many problems."

Yan nodded, and then the two of them arrived at a landmark building in Tianshui City, a rather unique building in the capital of Tianshui.

This is a uniquely shaped building. From the outside, it looks like a modern stadium. The overall design is circular, and from any angle, only a part of the building's arc can be seen.

The building was entirely golden, as if it were plated with gold. This was a rare sight in Tianshui City, a place still known for its dark climate, which spoke volumes about the merchant guild's background. The golden building shimmered in the sunlight, giving it a nouveau riche feel.

Before Yan and Lieyan arrived at this Foolish Rich Hotel, the closer they got, the more they could feel the hotel's overwhelming sense of luxury.

This circular hotel is at least twenty meters tall and has at least five floors, which is extremely rare in the feudal imperial era of the Five Elements Continent. There are not many buildings taller than it in the entire North Water City.

Two rows of welcoming girls stood in front of the magnificent gate. These girls all looked to be no more than twenty years old, with slender figures and beautiful faces. As they approached, two of the welcoming girls stepped forward.

The welcoming girls were all wearing gold dresses, with an average height of about 1.7 meters. The dresses were sleeveless, exposing their fair and rounded arms. The hem of the dresses was slightly above the knee, revealing their slender calves. Their long red hair was neatly styled into a ponytail and hung down behind their heads.

Although they could not compare to Lie Yan, they were definitely above average in appearance. What was most attractive was that the welcoming girls who came up looked exactly the same; they were actually twins.

Yan had seen many luxurious venues before, and a place with at least twenty greeters like this wasn't a big deal. But he had never encountered a situation where all the female greeters were twins before. He could only say that rich people really knew how to have fun.

"Are they pretty?"

Lieyan's voice came from the side, very sweet, without any hint of unusual emotion.

"I have you by my side, why would I look at anyone else? I'm just curious, after all, there are so many twins."

Yan tilted his head and smiled, taking Lieyan's small hand in his. In fact, he was just curious and didn't have any other thoughts.

At this moment, two welcoming girls arrived before them. The girl on the left gave Yan a slight bow and respectfully said, "Sir, is there anything I can help you with?"

"We'd like a private room."

Yan answered casually. The girl, clearly well-trained, showed no surprise. The two girls stepped aside, clearing a path in the middle, each extending a hand to lead them into the Foolish Rich Hotel.

The lobby of the "Foolish Rich Hotel" is decorated in a dazzling, opulent style, almost overwhelming the eye. It's often said that money is tacky, and that opulence lacks elegance. However, when opulence reaches a certain level, it can possess an equally stunning effect.

Of course, Yan didn't feel anything at all. If we're talking about grandeur, how could this little hotel compare to his Spirit Hall? He was the Holy Son of the Spirit Hall, for goodness' sake, how could he be so ignorant?

Led by a hostess, the two of them arrived at a private room on the first floor. Upon entering, the feeling suddenly changed. It was no longer the opulent and overwhelming feeling they had experienced before, but rather a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Yan naturally sat in the main seat. The soft yet supportive high-backed chair was very comfortable to sit in. Lieyan was about to sit next to him when Xiao Sepi pulled him into his arms.

"Please wait a moment, distinguished guests."

The two welcoming girls tactfully withdrew, and Yan released Lieyan after teasing her for a while. At this moment, another girl walked in from outside.

The girl with a silver coin embroidered on her chest came to Yan's side, knelt down beside him, looked up at him, and handed him the menu carved from a thin crystal plate.

Yan paused for a moment before taking the menu. Back in Douluo Continent, he didn't value things like enjoyment, so he had never tried this kind of kneeling service. But that was it; it gave some people a sense of accomplishment. Those who pursued this kind of service were mostly nobles.

Yan glanced through the menu briefly, then handed it back. "Please make the arrangements for us. Please serve as many of our signature dishes as possible, but we don't need any drinks."