After Niu Youdao and the three sects moved out, the mansion behind the Prefectural Governor's Manor became the exclusive residence of the Heavenly Jade Society.
Elder Chen Tingxiu of the Heavenly Jade Society strode back and went straight to Sect Master Peng to vent his anger. "Sect Master, I personally went to check on the progress, but they refused to let me in."
Previously, when he sent someone to check on the place, he was not allowed to enter. Now, when he personally went to check on the place, he was not allowed to enter either.
Peng Youzai looked at his expression and shook his head. "Forget it. Now is not the time to bicker about this. Let them focus on getting the stuff out."
Chen Tingxiu said, "Sect Master, think about it. The three sects have so many people. How are they going to feed half of Qingshan County? The brewing grounds are filled with people from the three sects. Who knows if they will do something. "
Peng Youzai said, "I don't care what they did. We already agreed that the brewed goods will be exclusively sold by the Heavenly Jade Society. If they dare to hide it, don't blame me for being rude."
At this moment, a disciple came to report. "Sect Master, there's a message from the valley outside the city. They said that the first batch of goods is ready. Sect Master, please go and check it."
Peng Youzai's spirit was lifted.
Chen Tingxiu, on the other hand, was furious. Not only did he leave earlier, but he also said that it was ready when he came back. Didn't that mean he made a wasted trip?
"Don't be angry. Call the other Elders and let's go take a look." Peng Youzai patted his shoulder and laughed. He was obviously in a good mood. After waiting for so long, he was finally going to see results.
Soon, several Elders gathered and left the city with Shang Chaozong and Lan Ruoting. The group rushed towards the valley outside the city.
The mountain road leading to the valley had been temporarily conscripted by commoners to build a simple mountain road. It couldn't be said to be very good, but at least some of the uneven terrain had been smoothed out.
At the entrance of the valley, Niu Youdao was already waiting with the Sect Masters of the three sects.
After exchanging some pleasantries, Peng Youzai could no longer wait. He waved his hand and said, "Enough chatter. Let's go and take a look."
"Please!" Niu Youdao extended his hand.
The group of people walked over and directly arrived at the entrance of the cave. However, they were stopped by the disciples guarding the cave, not allowing them to enter.
Chen Tingxiu asked in a deep voice, "Are you saying that even the Heavenly Jade School's Sect Master is not allowed to enter?"
Niu Youdao hurriedly waved his hand and explained, "Elder Chen, please don't misunderstand. Some of the requests are unreasonable. Keeping it a secret is only one of the reasons. The real reason is that the requirements for brewing this wine are very strict. The wine must not be contaminated with even a speck of dust, and the wine must not be mixed with any other flavors. Otherwise, all the previous efforts will be in vain."
"Even I can't easily enter this place because it's too troublesome. If a person goes in alone, they must first fast and take a bath. Along the way, they must bathe three times. They must thoroughly wash themselves. This was the reason why I asked the monks to brew it. If there's a problem with the wine inside, then someone must have sneaked in without following the rules. "
"If Elder Chen doesn't believe me, you can pour a cup of wine later and compare it to the clear spring water in the mountains. The spring water might still have some impurities, but I can guarantee that this wine is completely free of dust! We have spent too much effort in order to achieve Jue Dun. This is also the true reason why the brewing speed is so slow. We really can't let all the previous efforts go to waste. I hope Elder Chen can understand. "
Bathe three times? Yuan Fang curled his lips and secretly laughed. There were so many people going in and out here, but who among them had taken a bath? Daoye's reason was really laughable.
However, since Daoye had said this, he really had to explain it to the monks of South Mountain Temple later. This was such a good reason to guard against theft!
Yuan Gang glanced at Niu Youdao. You can't easily enter because you've focused all your energy on cultivation. You're too lazy to go in, aren't you?
As for Jue Dun, Yuan Gang actually believed him. How could distilled water not be clean?
Shang Chaozong, Lan Ruoting, and the others looked at each other in shock. Just what kind of wine was it that there wasn't even a speck of dust on it?
Shang Shuqing had originally wanted to go in and take a look, but when she heard that they had to bathe three times along the way, she felt awkward as a woman and gave up on the idea of going in to take a look.
Even Fei Changliu, Zheng Jiuxiao, and Xia Hua were bewildered. This was the first time they had heard of this. Was the brewing of this wine so particular?
"..." Chen Tingxiu was rendered speechless by this reason. If he asked to go in again, he would be making a fuss out of nothing.
However, he secretly made up his mind to take a good look later and see if it really wasn't stained by dust.
In reality, almost everyone had the same thought. They really wanted to see if it was really that clean.
Everyone had a desire to observe new things, especially humans.
Peng Youzai indifferently said, "It's a good thing to follow the rules. Just wait outside."
Niu Youdao waved his hand at Yuan Fang. Yuan Fang immediately stood at the entrance of the cave and shouted into the cave, "Bring it out."
Not long after, under the watchful eyes of the crowd, the monks in the cave came out one by one.
The baskets were made from simple custom-made wooden frames, and there were twenty bottles in each basket. The original wine jars had all been replaced with white porcelain bottles specially requested by the Heavenly Jade School. They were beautiful and had been specially baked and sent over by the Heavenly Jade School.
In this regard, Niu Youdao realized that the Heavenly Jade School still had some foresight. They knew how to make it look good. It seemed like they had made up their mind to sell it at a high price. He wanted to see how much the Heavenly Jade School could sell it for.
Not long after, dozens of baskets of wine were placed outside the cave. The first batch wasn't much, just eight bottles of a thousand bottles.
Peng Youzai circled around the baskets again, his eyes shining. These were all gold coins!
He reached out to open one of the wooden frames, took out a few bottles, and threw them to the Elders one by one. "Have a taste and see how it tastes."
Niu Youdao immediately gestured for Black Peony to fetch the wine cups.
Soon, a stack of wine cups was distributed, and the sealed porcelain bottles were opened one by one. Immediately, a fragrant aroma filled the air, making one feel refreshed.
The clear wine was poured into the cups. Not only Chen Tingxiu, but the others also widened their eyes to examine the wine in the cups.
Peng Youzai was the same. Although he knew that the wine was clear back at the Ice and Snow Pavilion, he didn't know that there was no dust. He had really widened his eyes to examine the wine carefully.
After examining it, everyone let out exclamations of surprise, nodding and praising each other, feeling that it was very magical.
Chen Tingxiu shook his head slightly, sighing ruefully. It turned out that it was really this clean. He was convinced. It seemed like it wasn't a place that anyone could easily enter. How could one not stir up dust when walking? Indeed, it was necessary to strictly control it.
Peng Youzai shook his head again. "It's indeed clear and free of dust. It's obvious that it took a lot of effort." He raised his head and finished the wine in one gulp. After swallowing the aftertaste, he praised, "This is the taste. Good wine!"
The others all raised their cups and tasted it. After drinking, they all applauded.
"What a strong wine!" Lan Ruoting said to Shang Chaozong, still breathing.
Shang Shuqing couldn't help but cover his mouth after tasting a mouthful. He had never drunk such strong wine before and found it hard to get used to it.
After drinking a few cups, Peng Youzai called Chen Tingxiu and the other elders over. He gestured at the wine in the bottle. "When we sell it, we can use this excuse. Arrange it."
The elders were either deep in thought or happy. They understood what he meant. When they sold it, they would say that the wine was clean and free of dust. It would definitely be a selling point. This wine was originally sold to the rich. This selling point was good!
Turning back, Peng Youzai called Niu Youdao over and asked, "You've only brewed this little after so long?"
Niu Youdao replied, "We spent a lot of time on various preparations. From now on, there will be a production every month."
Actually, this thousand catties of wine didn't take much effort. A few monks would be able to settle it with some effort. It was Peng Youzai who intentionally controlled it.
Peng Youzai was silent. For now, he was prepared to turn a blind eye to some things. Heavenly Jade School's goal was to take over Nanzhou during his term of office!
Later, he had someone bring out gold notes, including the money for the one thousand and eight bottles of wine that he had just drunk. He had someone pay Shang Chaozong more than two hundred thousand gold coins. Then, he had someone transport all the wine away …
Niu Youdao gave him more than two hundred thousand gold coins, and Heavenly Jade School gave another two hundred thousand gold coins. With the financial resources, Shang Chaozong immediately implemented new policies in Qingshan County!
Heavenly Jade School had personally witnessed the effects and had to fulfill their promise. However, it was a difficult decision. After all, Guangyi County was occupied by Peng Youzai's daughter and son-in-law!
No one else in Heavenly Jade School could bring up this matter, so Peng Youzai was the only one who could.
After leaving Qingshan County, Peng Youzai personally led his men to Guangyi County.
In Guangyi County, when Feng Lingbo learned that the Heavenly Jade School's Sect Master was coming, he led a group of people out of the city to welcome him.
After welcoming the honored guests back to the Prefectural Governor's Manor, Peng Youzai immediately summoned his daughter and son-in-law for a discussion.
After a long discussion, Feng Lingbo handed over the military seal. Under the gaze of the Heavenly Jade School's disciples, he walked out of a courtyard in a daze. His back was stooped, as if he had aged a dozen years in an instant.
He had managed Guangyi County for many years, and he had put so much effort into it. With a single sentence from the Heavenly Jade School, his years of hard work had gone up in smoke. No one could understand the sorrow in his heart.
He was surrounded by the Heavenly Jade School's disciples. With a single sentence from Peng Youzai, he didn't even have the right to resist. His military authority was immediately removed.
"Father, do you know how much effort Lingbo has invested in Guangyi County all these years? How could the Heavenly Jade School be so heartless? Wouldn't the people in the other territories of the Heavenly Jade School be bitterly disappointed? Where is the justice? Where are the hearts of the people? "Peng Yulan, who was kneeling at her father's feet, cried bitterly as she pleaded.
"Impudent!" Peng Youzai roared angrily. However, when he saw his daughter in such a state, he couldn't bear to see her like this. Soon after, his expression softened. "Yulan, I've already made it very clear. It's only temporary. I won't let you suffer any losses! The other Elders of the school have also made a fair decision on this matter. They have all clearly stated that you and your wife have made a sacrifice this time, and will be compensated twice as much in the future! "
Peng Yulan suddenly raised her head. "Why are we the ones making the sacrifice? In terms of seniority, it's not Shang Chaozong's turn. Why can't Shang Chaozong be the one making the sacrifice? Don't tell me that Lingbo doesn't have the ability to govern two counties? I am your only daughter, and Lingbo is your son-in-law! You are the Sect Master. You have the final say in the matters of the Heavenly Jade School. If you don't agree, who would dare to force you? "
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