Chapter 2812: You wouldn't have poisoned this wine, would you?

"Sir, our Human Race's immortal tea is not bad, but if we're truly talking about the finest, it still has to be immortal brew."

"Just now, he stepped forward voluntarily and saved the life of that Heavenly Palace cultivator."

"He didn't care what others thought, nor whether they could understand his good intentions."

"Hong Zun's conduct throughout his life needs no explanation to others."

"Upon hearing Hong Zun's words, that mysterious person laughed and retorted."

"\"Immortal brew? Your wine couldn't possibly be poisoned, could it? \""

"It sounded like a question, but his tone was thick with teasing."

"Seeing this, Hong Zun reacted extremely quickly."

"\"Haha, you're overthinking, Sir, how could that be possible, and moreover……\""

"Before Hong Zun could finish, the mysterious person let out a cold laugh and said."

"\"Even if it were poisoned, it wouldn't matter; with the Human Race's little bit of poison, it's useless against me. \""

"His words were full of confidence, an absolute confidence in his own strength."

"Upon hearing this, Hong Zun's smile didn't fade; he kept nodding, portraying the lackey to perfection."

"\"That's right, that's right. \""

"Faced with Hong Zun's flattery, the mysterious person was obviously pleased."

"Although they hadn't been in contact long, Hong Zun had gained some understanding of the mysterious person."

"He could feel that the other obviously had a personality that yields to softness but resists hardness."

"Moreover, he was utterly arrogant, with an air of superiority that looked down on everyone."

"From beginning to end, the mysterious person never regarded the Human Race as worth noticing."

"He was confident that with his own strength alone, he could suppress the Human Race cultivators here."

"Indeed, that's exactly the case, for the people here lack top-tier Human Race experts like Zhao Tianqing and Tianhe."

"Therefore, at present only this mysterious person is overseeing the workers; the whereabouts of his three companions are unknown."

"Even the companions who had been with the mysterious person before now don't know where they went."

"However, for Hong Zun, this is actually good news."

"Only with this mysterious person making a move now would the chances of success be obviously much higher."

"It's also for this reason that Hong Zun brought up the matter of immortal brew."

"After all, this is his trump card."

"Since arriving in the Immortal Realm, Hong Zun hasn't been idle; he has studied extensively in the way of wine."

"Combining the Immortal Realm's immortal wine, it can be said to be a synthesis of a hundred schools."

"He has tremendous confidence in his own immortal brew."

"That mysterious person won't be able to withstand it; when the time comes, he'll be killed."

"He thought viciously inside, but on the surface Hong Zun still wore a grin, continuing to act the lackey as he spoke."

"\"Your strength is extraordinary, Sir; naturally you wouldn't fear these petty tricks. Besides, even if you gave me a hundred courages, I wouldn't dare to be disrespectful to you. \""

"\"Hah, I doubt you have that courage. Bring it out—since you praise this immortal brew so much, let me have a good taste and see if you're just talking nonsense. \""

"\"Let me say first: if it doesn't meet my approval, be careful—I'll punish you later. \""

"The mysterious person smiled arrogantly, his tone during speech being extremely impolite."

"But Hong Zun certainly wouldn't quarrel with him over it."

"Even after being so humiliated, Hong Zun kept smiling and nodding repeatedly."

"He then took out a jar of wine he had personally brewed."

"Although this wine was brewed by Hong Zun, he normally wouldn't drink a drop of it."

"Put bluntly, this jar of wine isn't for the living to drink, but for the dead; who would be bored enough to drink this stuff?"

"But giving it to the mysterious person to drink now is not bad."

"It's a good chance to see if he's as formidable as he claims; if not, this wine will only serve to send him off."

"Watching Hong Zun take out the wine and a cup, the mysterious person did nothing, just quietly observing."

"It was obvious he was certain Hong Zun wouldn't dare harm him."

"The more confident the mysterious person appeared, the better it was for Hong Zun."

"With no guard up like this, it would only help him succeed more."

"As the wine jar was opened, a rich aroma slowly spread out."

"Upon smelling that aroma, the mysterious person immediately showed a look of enjoyment."

"He kept chuckling with his mouth."

"\"The wine aroma is rich and mellow; not bad, not bad—it looks like a jar of fine wine. \""

"Just smelling the wine aroma made the mysterious person's wine worm stir."

"This old fellow truly didn't lie; this is indeed a jar of good wine."

"I hadn't realized before that the Human Race also had such winemaking skill."

"Having this skill, in the future taking them on—even just helping them brew wine—would be a good choice."

"Anyway, it does have some value."

"The mysterious person wore an expression of enjoyment, completely unaware of the fleeting odd shade that crossed Hong Zun's face."

"Over these years he has studied wine quite thoroughly; if this fine wine could be paired with Ye Zhangqing's meals, it would be perfect."

"It would absolutely be a perfect match in the world."

"It's a pity that since arriving in the Immortal Realm, Ye Zhangqing has also become busy, basically making it hard for him to stay in the sect for long."

Moreover, this mysterious person also had no idea—this kind of fine wine isn't something the Human Race can brew; only he, Hong Zun, can.

However, Hong Zun naturally couldn't say such a thing.

While respectfully pouring wine for this mysterious person, he also chuckled while flattering him.

"If you like it, it's my honor, sir; in the future, if you want this fine wine, however much you desire, I will surely obtain it for you."

Seeing Hong Zun's face full of "loyal and devoted", the mysterious person couldn't help but laugh and ask.

"Do you know why I like you?"

Huh???

Upon hearing that, Hong Zun shook his head—this time he wasn't acting; he genuinely didn't know.

Why, you damn well better not have any other ideas—I'm just an old bachelor, don't mess with me.

Hong Zun couldn't help but shiver for a moment; fortunately, the mysterious person seemed indifferent, not knowing what it meant, after all, he wasn't of the Human Race, so there were still cultural differences.

The mysterious person then spoke, unhurried.

"It's simple: you're sensible, obedient, and speak pleasantly—you're a smart person."

Huh???

Although those words sounded a bit off, Hong Zun still secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

As long as you don't have any other ideas, that's fine.

Hong Zun feared that, in the end, he might fail at the last moment, which would be regrettable beyond remedy.

Now, seeing the mysterious person act so confidently, it actually put Hong Zun at ease, and he promptly continued speaking.

"Thank you for your favor, sir; I will surely not disappoint you—please try this wine."

Saying that, he simultaneously pushed the freshly poured wine gently before the mysterious person.

At this moment, Hong Zun couldn't help but feel nervous, for it was the critical moment—whether this would succeed ultimately hinged on this final step.

As for this cup of wine before him, whether the mysterious person would drink it or not—all that planning now came down to this moment.