Chapter 1586

He only managed to react the moment his wrist was grasped; the gap between their martial arts was truly like heaven and earth.

Li Xunhuan became even more curious about Gu Hanyuan's identity.

Gu Hanyuan sighed softly and said:

"It is a pity that Li Tanhua does not have the fortune to drink the best wine; otherwise, it would not be strange even if you were to drop dead on the spot."

Li Xunhuan's physical condition was even worse than Gu Hanyuan had imagined.

His heart meridians were congested, and his body was plagued by illness.

If he did not receive treatment and recuperation, he would die painfully on his sickbed in less than ten years.

Gu Hanyuan also incidentally probed Li Xunhuan's cultivation base, which was at the Mid Grandmaster Stage.

The injuries and illnesses in Li Xunhuan's body were far less severe than the pain in his heart.

In reality, this Mid Grandmaster cultivation was the result of Li Xunhuan's regression; at his peak, he should have been at the Peak Grandmaster Stage.

Moreover, this regression of cultivation was still continuing, and it was feared that it wouldn't be long before he fell to the Early Grandmaster Stage.

When his cultivation fell to the Innate Realm, the body he was forcing to hold up with internal energy would collapse, and his days would be numbered.

Gu Hanyuan withdrew his hand and said regretfully:

"I can only settle for second best and invite Li Tanhua to drink a pot of secondary fine wine."

Gu Hanyuan flipped his wrist, and a bottle of wine appeared in his palm.

This was the "Osmanthus Wine" that Gu Hanyuan had exchanged for 10 Villain Points.

It was not that Gu Hanyuan was stingy or reluctant to use higher-grade wine to treat Li Xunhuan.

Rather, Li Xunhuan's body was already weak.

If he were to bring out a spiritual wine like "Treading Snow to Seek Plum Blossoms" for him,

the excessive spiritual energy would not only fail to act as a tonic but would instead accelerate the speed of his body's collapse.

Gu Hanyuan did not have the thought of murdering Li Xunhuan for the time being.

Even if Li Xunhuan were to die, it would not be now.

"Osmanthus Wine" also originated from *Chinese Paladin*, brewed by Li Xiaoyao's aunt, Mother Li.

The ingredients were ordinary osmanthus flowers from Yuhang Town in the *Chinese Paladin* world.

The spiritual energy content in the wine was much lower than that of spiritual wines like "Treading Snow to Seek Plum Blossoms."

The wine's nature was mild, just right for Li Xunhuan, whose body was too weak to be nourished by strong tonics.

Yet, even so, "Osmanthus Wine," containing trace amounts of spiritual energy, was not something ordinary wine could compare to.

The rich aroma of osmanthus drifted for ten miles; smelling it made one feel refreshed and caused the mouth to water.

Li Xunhuan was immediately attracted by the osmanthus aroma, not even bothering to consider Gu Hanyuan's ability to conjure objects out of thin air.

Afei, who had been silently watching from the side, couldn't help but swallow his saliva.

His youthful face flushed red instantly.

Gu Hanyuan laughed and said:

"How about this little brother also joins us for a few cups of this 'Osmanthus Wine'?"

Afei said with difficulty:

"I cannot afford to drink it..."

His tone when speaking was significantly more hesitant than when he had refused Li Xunhuan's kindness earlier.

Clearly, he also wanted to taste this "Osmanthus Wine."

Gu Hanyuan smiled lightly:

"Gu Mou heard your conversation and knows that you, little brother, do not accept favors from others. This Osmanthus Wine is not given to you for free, but is to inquire about a piece of information from you. We shall simply make an equal exchange."

Afei had been taught by Bai Feifei since childhood not to accept favors from others, which had created his eccentric personality.

"A drop of kindness, repaid with a gushing spring; sparing your life, letting you fly together; life is already unfortunate, cutting off love and hatred; alone and far away, never to meet until death."

The thirty-two-character note told the full story of the grievances and love-hate relationship between Bai Feifei, Shen Lang, and Zhu Qiqi.

How could Gu Hanyuan let such a remarkable woman go?

Afei was silent for a moment, a look of temptation flashing in his eyes.

He was aloof, but not inflexible.

Clearly, Gu Hanyuan's rhetoric had persuaded him.

"…Good."

Afei replied concisely.

Li Xunhuan revealed a joyful smile and said enthusiastically:

"Two friends, why not come into the carriage together to avoid the wind and snow? I am truly craving this 'Osmanthus Wine'."

His appearance of loving wine as much as his life made even Afei smile faintly.

The three of them sat inside the carriage together.

The space inside the carriage was wider than imagined, and it did not appear crowded with the three of them sitting down.

There was even a small table placed in the middle.

Gu Hanyuan again flipped his hand as if performing magic, producing three exquisite porcelain cups and placing them in front of the three.

Li Xunhuan and Afei had tried their best to observe, but still could not see any clues.

They couldn't help but marvel at Gu Hanyuan's mysterious and unpredictable nature.

The wine pot tilted, and the "Osmanthus Wine" flowed in a trickle.

The rich aroma of osmanthus immediately filled the entire carriage.

Tie Chuanjia, who was driving the carriage outside, couldn't help but take a deep sniff and swallow repeatedly.

Gu Hanyuan said with a light smile:

"Two friends, please drink this cup, and then we can chat slowly."

Upon hearing this, Li Xunhuan couldn't wait to pick up the wine cup and take a sip, his eyes lighting up instantly.

"Good wine!"

Saying this, he drank the wine in the cup in one gulp.

"Clear, sweet, and mellow; the fragrance lingers on the lips and teeth, with an endless aftertaste. Many thanks to this friend for the gift of wine."

Li Xunhuan praised repeatedly.

Upon hearing this, Afei also drank the wine in his cup, his reaction identical to Li Xunhuan's.

He praised it in his mouth, but his heart was full of doubts.

What kind of information could possibly be worth such top-tier fine wine?

Gu Hanyuan smiled faintly.

He said with an inexplicable meaning:

"Don't be in such a hurry to thank me; Gu Mou is not here to be friends with Li Tanhua." ===== CHAPTER 1588 =====