On the main road of the Imperial City.
Armored soldiers cleared the way, blocking the spectators on both sides of the street. The spectators were densely packed, and their voices were like a boiling cauldron of voices. The noise seemed to be able to overturn the entire imperial city.
Tens of thousands of people were staring at the city gate with curiosity and anticipation.
The autumn wind was biting cold, sweeping up withered leaves on the main road of the Imperial City. From the moment the first group of people entered the city, the atmosphere within the Imperial City was filled with a somber atmosphere. The surrounding people were completely silent. Hundreds of large flags were as red as blood, fluttering in the wind like waves in a sea of blood.
The armored soldiers marched forward with a sonorous sound. Every step they took was accompanied by a somber metallic sound that echoed within the Imperial City.
Among the soldiers, the leader was a middle-aged man wearing a helmet and riding on the back of a blood-brown, single-horned horse. His eyes were sharp, and his face was as sharp as a knife, giving everyone a feeling that he was the ruler of the world.
This person was the number one expert of the Light Wind Empire, the Blood Robed General who had triumphantly returned from conquering the sects, Xiao Meng.
The troops were long and narrow, escorting six prison carriages made of steel. The prison carriages were stained with bright red blood, and the pungent smell of blood soared into the sky. Pulling the prison carriages was a type of huge and sturdy spirit beast. Every step it took caused the ground to tremble.
The prisoners in the prison carriages had their heads lowered and their auras were dispirited. However, their identities were shocking beyond the Great Wall because they were the six hall masters of the Death Soul Palace, the Devil Sect beyond the Great Wall. Each of them had a terrifying cultivation level of sixth grade Battle-Emperor.
Every single one of them was once high and mighty, commanding the heavens. But now, they had been reduced to prisoners.
The sound of the carriage wheels rolling over the limestone slabs of the Imperial City continuously rang out. After the initial silence, the crowd burst into deafening cheers.
They always responded with the greatest enthusiasm to the victorious soldiers. Winning the war was definitely the best outcome. The people would also feel proud of the strength of the country. This was the so-called national pride.
The iron-willed army's expression did not change in the face of the cheers of the crowd. They were disciplined and orderly as they advanced forward. Their target was the majestic imperial palace.
In front of the imperial palace, a high platform had been set up in the Gate of Heavenly Mystery Plaza. Colorful flags were inserted in the surroundings and fluttered along with the autumn wind.
The palace guards lined up neatly and orderly, surrounding the Tianxuan Gate to ensure order.
"We welcome the triumphant return of General Xiao!"
Just as the army entered the Gate of Heavenly Mystery, a eunuch's shrill voice, accompanied by true energy, resounded throughout the entire city. Almost every corner of the city could hear it, causing cheers to erupt from the imperial city once again.
An old man in a dragon robe with black and white hair stood on the platform with a smile on his face. His gentle gaze fell on the victorious army as he nodded repeatedly.
Not far away from the old man, the crown prince, Ji Chengan, who was wearing an official robe, was leisurely standing there. Not far away from his right were the valiant and elegant King Yu, Ji Chengyu, and the third prince, Ji Chengxue.
The civil and military officials on both sides of the dais cupped their hands. Below the dais, the members of the Xiao Family raised their heads in anticipation. They watched the triumphant army slowly return, unable to contain their joy.
Xiao Meng took off his helmet and stepped onto the platform. He stood in front of the majestic emperor, knelt down on one knee, cupped his fists, and said, "I have not disgraced Your Majesty. I have annihilated over ten thousand members of the Death Soul Palace, killed hundreds of Death Soul Palace experts of third grade Battle-Maniac and above, captured six Palace Masters alive, and returned victorious."
"Alright! Good! Good! My beloved subject, you are indeed the pillar of my Light Breeze Empire. With you around, my empire will no longer have to worry! "
Emperor Ji Changfeng heartily laughed and generously praised Xiao Meng.
Soon after, the ceremony was carried out in an orderly manner. Everyone meticulously completed their respective tasks.
"The welcoming ceremony is over. All officials, please proceed to the main hall for a celebratory feast." The sharp voice of the eunuch rang out once again and resounded throughout the entire city.
…
Bu Fang opened his drowsy eyes. He woke up earlier today because he was woken up by the two eunuch voices that inexplicably rang out.
After yawning, Bu Fang finished washing up and went to the kitchen. He first practiced his daily culinary training and set aside a portion of the dishes for the big black dog that was lying at the entrance.
He expressionlessly looked at the big black dog that ignored him and kept gobbling down the food from the porcelain bowl. He felt like he was being screwed. He really treated this big black dog like a lord.
After opening the store, Bu Fang stretched his body and pulled a chair to sit at the entrance as he waited for the arrival of the customers.
Two hours passed … The store was deserted and there was not a single customer. This was somewhat inconceivable for a store that had been popular for the past few days.
Why was there not a single customer today? Why was there not a single customer? Usually, at this time, Fatty Jin's fat army would have already finished their delicacies and were ready to pay the bill.
Moreover, the little loli Ouyang Xiaoyi did not come to work on time either. Did the waiters and customers disappear at the same time or something?
Bu Fang was silent for a while before he finally got up and went to the kitchen. He suddenly remembered that Xiaoyi seemed to have told him that Xiao something had returned to the city in triumph today, so she took the day off.
But why were all the customers gone? This was what Bu Fang was concerned about.
Actually, those who came to Bu Fang's store for a meal were all people of status in the imperial city. Today, Xiao Meng had returned in triumph and His Majesty the Emperor had set up a banquet in the Main Hall. He had invited all the famous and influential people in the imperial city. Fatty Jin and the others had all gone to the palace to attend the banquet, so naturally, they would not come to Bu Fang's place for a meal.
Pinching his fingers, Bu Fang pulled open the environment simulation cupboard specially made by the system. He took out a jar that was half the height of a person and placed it in the middle of the kitchen.
"The wine can be brewed in three days. Counting from the day it was placed in the cupboard, it has been exactly three days now. This Ice Heart Jade Urn Wine should be ready, right?" Bu Fang suddenly remembered that he had brewed a jar of wine. Originally, he planned to take it out at night. Since there was no one around during the day, he might as well take a look at this bar.
He took out the three small wine jars prepared by the system and placed them in front of him one by one. After he was done, he planned to open the jar and filter the wine.
After opening the cloth cover of the wine jar that was half the height of a person, an extremely impactful wine fragrance gushed out in an instant and pounced towards them.
As Bu Fang was inhaled by the wine aroma, his entire body swayed slightly and his face flushed red.
"The wine aroma is thick but not pungent, strong but not irritating …" Bu Fang evaluated in his heart and was slightly delighted.
Taking out a ladle made from a bamboo tube prepared by the system, Bu Fang reached into the jar and scooped out half of the bamboo tube. The bamboo tube was emerald green and the inner walls of the bamboo had a faint yellow hue. The wine was as clear as clear water without the slightest bit of turbidity.
As expected of a wine brewed using the Nine Brewing Method. The wine was as clear as the water in a deep valley and just like the Ice Heart Jade Urn Wine, there was not the slightest bit of turbidity.
Bu Fang moved closer to his nose and took a sniff. The rich and mellow wine aroma filled his nostrils. Even before it entered his mouth, he was already salivating and his entire being seemed to be in a daze.
Bu Fang poured the wine from the bamboo tube into a celadon wine cup. The wine was clear and transparent as he shook it. It was like the nectar of jade.
Bu Fang impatiently raised the wine cup and took a sip. As the wine entered his mouth, it covered his tongue and instantly slid down his throat. An ice-cold feeling permeated his entire body. In the next moment, it was as if a raging fire was burning in his lower abdomen. As the fire surged up his heart, an ice-cold feeling appeared once again. Ice and fire intersected …
"Good wine!" Bu Fang clicked his tongue and his face was filled with enjoyment. Even though he did not know much about wine, this wine was indeed the best he had tasted so far.
However, even though it was delicious, this wine had a strong aftereffect. After all, it was brewed in three days and brewed in nine days. How could it not have a strong aftereffect?
Suppressing the urge to drink, Bu Fang poured the wine from the jar that was half the height of a person into three smaller jars. He sealed them with a cloth cover and pasted a square piece of red paper with the word "Ice" written on it. His task was complete.
Bu Fang specially saved a cup of wine for himself and placed the wine jar into a special cupboard. He held the wine cup and happily walked into the store, intending to pour himself a drink.
However, when he arrived at the store, he discovered a man wearing a black robe and a bamboo hat. He was carrying a longsword wrapped in a rag on his back and was wearing a black gauze.
A hoarse voice came from the man's mouth and it was filled with a hint of passion.
"Boss, do you have good wine here?"
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