Teacher Zhen said to me, “Zhang Gong, quickly take out your good wine and let me see how good it is.” Teacher Zhen was a well known alcoholic.
‘To be honest, when I said I would bring out the wine, I had regretted making that decision as I’m left with only two bottles. Teacher Di’s thoughts on not wanting me to bring out the wine had actually suited my thoughts, but now Teacher Zhen wanted it. I can’t go back on my words in front of so many people.’
I replied, “I’ll only let you drink some, and I can only give you half the bottle.”
Teacher Zhen curiously asked, “What wine is so precious that you can only give me half the bottle?”
I replied, “It’s because I’m only left with this bottle.” I took out a bottle of the fruit’s wine from my spatial space and gave it to Teacher Zhen.
The sparkling and translucent bottle held a green fluid in it. This instantly attracted the attention of everyone. The prince asked in curiosity, “Zhang Gong, what type of wine is this?”
I replied, “This was given to me by a nature elf when I was out travelling. The wine is not bad.”
Teacher Long said, “Old Zhen, you can’t solitarily enjoy that wine. Let us all have a try!”
Even Mu Zi, who knew nothing about wine, found it extraordinary. How could the old foxes not feel the same?
Teacher Zhen hid the bottle to the side. “Not giving! Teacher Di said that you’re not allowed to drink it.”
Teacher Di rebuked, “Have I said anything about not being allowed to drink the wine? Who heard that?”
The prince shook his head and said, “I didn’t hear that!” Everyone, including Mu Zi, broke into laughter.
Teacher Zhen had no other choice but to bring out the wine. The prince ordered his servants to serve a glass of the fruit wine to everyone. Once the bottle was opened, a strong fruity scent permeated the room. The heads of the Kingdom of Aixia all said, “What a good wine!”
Mu Zi whispered to me, “Do you still have more of this wine? It has such a nice scent.”
I replied, “I don’t have anymore. How about you try comparing it to the Ascending Jade Tide? However, don’t drink too much of it, as the after effects are very strong.”
Mu Zi nodded.
After the servant poured a glass for everyone to try, the not so big bottle of the fruit’s wine was emptied.
The prince said, “Let’s all have a taste of the good wine that Zhang Gong got from the nature elves.” He took a sip after saying that.
Teacher Zhen couldn’t wait any longer and drank the wine. Everyone also tasted the wine. Teacher Di said, “Zhang Gong, you brat! Why didn’t you secretly give me some of this wine?”
I muttered, “I didn’t know you drink wine.”
Teacher Di was momentarily speechless as he seldom drank wine. He made an excuse and said, “I don’t drink much wine… But such a good wine, I must have some of it.”
Teacher Zhen grabbed onto my shoulders and said, “You brat! Hurry! Give me some more of the wine! Do you still have some?”
I bitterly said, “Didn’t I say that this was the last bottle?” Teacher Zhen dejectedly let me go. “After drinking this wine, it will be hard for me to drink other wines.”
The prince also said, “This wine is really very good! I’ve never been able to drink such a good wine before. Zhang Gong, is there any way for you to get a few more bottles of the wine?”
I replied, “I heard that the Nature Elves only produce a few bottles a year. So, it won’t be easy to acquire more.”