Chapter 145: Drunken Affinity Immortal Brew, Three Sharing a Drink!

In the Primordial Wilderness, innate great beings are not few.

But before this, Chen Ku seemed never to have heard Yue Lao's name.

This even made Chen Ku think that this fellow had not yet come into the world.

After all, in the legends of previous lives, it was only during the Journey to the West Great Calamity that Yue Lao gradually revealed his might.

I never expected Yue Lao's seniority to be this great!

"This Yue Lao is actually born on Taiyin Xing?"

Chen Ku muttered subconsciously.

Hearing this, Xi He glanced at Chen Ku with some surprise.

"Oh? Do you know Yue Lao, fellow Daoist?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Ku realized he had misspoken.

"Hehe, I have never known him."

"I merely happened to hear of him by chance."

Xi He did not doubt him either.

On the contrary, she continued to explain:

"Not bad, Fellow Daoist Yue Lao is also one of the innate great beings."

"He cultivates the Way of Marriage, and is also born with an innate spiritual root, the Marriage Tree."

"Moreover, Fellow Daoist Yue Lao neither likes nor is skilled at conflict."

"Thus, he rarely manifests on Taiyin Xing, and his fame is not prominent."

"In daily life, he is also quite friendly with us two sisters."

Hearing Xi He's explanation, Chen Ku nodded.

In that case, let's first go ask Yue Lao; we might gain some information.

Although they all cultivate on Taiyin Xing, Yue Lao is still extremely far from the Taiyin Hall where Xi He and Chang'e reside.

The three crossed the boundless void.

Not long after, a Marriage Tree appeared before the three.

This spiritual root is much smaller than the Taiyin Osmanthus Tree, yet equally marvelous and mysterious.

On the whole tree, marriage fruits gleam, shedding radiant light, and an ineffable dao rhythm permeates.

In the darkness, moreover, divine light intertwines like lines of karma.

"Mmm... this spiritual root is quite extraordinary!"

"If we carefully contemplate, we might gain something."

Such a thought arose in Chen Ku's mind.

He himself was of top-grade innate spiritual root stock, and instantly sensed the wonder and marvel of the Marriage Tree.

Of course, such a thought was merely a fleeting flash.

Meanwhile, beneath the Marriage Tree, a figure appearing immortal and dao-like had already noticed Chen Ku and company's arrival.

Needless to say, that was naturally Yue Lao.

Upon first seeing Xi He, Yue Lao's face immediately showed a gentle smile.

But upon seeing Chen Ku and Hong Yun, his eyes could not help but flash with deep surprise and astonishment.

That feeling seemed not only to be surprise at Chen Ku and Hong Yun's appearance, but also a lack of welcome toward them.

Chen Ku's heart stirred, as if in thought.

Yue Lao slightly frowned, but only for a blink, then returned to normal.

"Hehe, it turns out to be Fairy Xi He."

"These two... are they friends of the fairy?"

Yue Lao said with a smile.

Hearing this, Xi He also saw no need for more words, merely nodding in tacit agreement.

Then she directly asked:

"Fellow Daoist Yue Lao, my younger sister Chang'e from the palace suddenly disappeared."

"I do not know if Fellow Daoist Yue Lao has seen her."

Upon these words,

Chen Ku keenly noticed that Yue Lao's eyes shifted slightly, as if somewhat flustered.

But immediately after, Yue Lao let out a light laugh and replied:

"Fairy Xi He, there is no need to worry."

"Fairy Chang'e previously passed through here, saying she went to play with the Cold Toad."

This response caused Xi He's expression to instantly relax.

The Cold Toad, she knows, is also one of the few living beings born on Taiyin Xing.

More importantly, he is also one of Chang'e's rare playmates in daily life.

Moreover, Xi He also knows that Chang'e is lively and playful, with a childlike nature, indeed fond of play.

Such an explanation does have some plausibility.

Thus, Chang'e is safe and sound, which somewhat settles Xi He's mind.

"So that's how it is......"

"Hmph, this little girl is indeed restless."

Xi He couldn't help but mutter under her breath, also feeling a headache because of Chang'e.

Chen Ku also had some doubts.

If Changxi merely went to play with the cold toad, could she have escaped my earlier heavenly eye's inspection?

This... feels somewhat strange!

However, Chen Ku didn't say much more.

Just then, Yue Lao on the other side suddenly flicked his wide sleeve.

Immediately, several jars of wine appeared, their rich aroma spreading, refreshing the heart and spleen, making one unable to help but inhale deeply.

"Hehe, several fellow Daoists have arrived."

"Then please take a seat and try a sip of this humble Daoist's newly brewed Drunken Affinity, how about that?"

"This wine is made from affinity fruit as the main ingredient, supplemented with Taiyin cold spring water, and can only be brewed after ten thousand years."

"Today, you all are in for a treat."

Gentle!

Kind!

Yue Lao's performance leaves nothing to fault.

Even when meeting Chen Ku for the first time, he was extraordinarily generous, offering this wine that can only be brewed after ten thousand years.

Beside him, Hongyun already wore a smile, feeling that Yue Lao's temperament was very much like her own.

However, Xihe at this moment clearly had no mind for drinking.

Although he had learned Changxi's whereabouts from Yue Lao's mouth,

But after searching for so long, I still haven't sensed Chang Xi's aura, which still seems rather strange.

This fine wine, I presently have no intention to taste.

Still, finding my sister is the priority.

I'll be taking my leave for now.

Having left those words, Xi He turned and hurried away.

Seeing this, Yue Lao didn't say more, merely watching Xi He disappear into the distance.

Beside him, Chen Ku also had no mind for drink, and he likewise spoke:

We, too, ought not to disturb Fellow Daoist Yue Lao.

Then we'll take our leave!

But unlike before, upon hearing Chen Ku's words, Yue Lao immediately replied without hesitation:

Eh? Fellow Daoist, your words are mistaken!

That you two have come beneath this matchmaking tree of mine already shows you have affinity with me; why speak of disturbance?

Moreover, it's been a long time since any outside cultivator has graced this Taiyin Star.

Please, first taste this fine wine, then we can discuss other matters.

Chen Ku couldn't help but roll his eyes.

The phrase "affinity with me" spoken from others' mouths really made him feel a bit off.

Shouldn't that be a line exclusive to the West?

Chen Ku frowned slightly, finding Yue Lao's overly enthusiastic attitude rather bewildering.

However, before he could speak, Hong Yun beside him laughed and said:

Hehe, since Fellow Daoist Yue Lao is so generous, we ought to obey rather than merely show respect.

Anyway, Chang Xi the fairy is confirmed safe; I suppose Daoist Xi He must have found her by now.

Hong Yun's face was full of delight.

Yue Lao's earlier words had already made Hong Yun secretly feel that they were quite compatible in nature.

Furthermore, their purpose in coming to Taiyin Star was simply to obtain some fine wine.

Moreover, as Yue Lao said, this is a ten-thousand-year-old vintage, surely extraordinary.

Thus, Hong Yun readily agreed.

Seeing this, Chen Ku was startled, but couldn't well say more.

After a moment's thought, he could only nod.

Then... that's fine!

The two immediately took their seats before Yue Lao.

In that moment, his smile grew ever deeper.

Bang!

A burst of power struck, shattering the mud seal on the wine jar in one blow.

Instantly, fragrant aroma surrounded the three, intoxicating heart and spirit!

The wine scent spread, causing Hong Yun's face to instantly show astonishment.

Even Chen Ku, who normally had little interest in fine wine, couldn't help but salivate, his expression shifting greatly.

This wine, indeed, is truly extraordinary!