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Zhang Ruochen's hands tightly gripped the gourd, glaring at the Wine Demon.

"Why are you so nervous It's just a gourd. With my integrity and character, would I possibly steal yours Young man, please take it out and let me have a look."

The wine lunatic's eyes were fixed on the gourd, his expression eager and impatient.

"Just a gourd, why are you so eager"

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Zhang Ruochin would never give it to him. He lowered his head and stared at the gourd. On the surface of the gourd, there was a tiny inscription in ancient script.

The wine lunatic stretched his neck and said, "Can you read it Or give it to the old man, the old man will tell you what's written on it. Or, the old man will give you a thousand-patterned holy artifact dug out from the iceberg in exchange for it. Although the value of one gourd is far less than that of a thousand-patterned holy artifact, since we are all acquaintances, letting you take advantage is nothing."

"You think I don't recognize this Ancient script" Zhang Ruichen said.

The wine-madman revealed a strange expression and said, "For your age and experience, to actually know archaic script is quite impressive."

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Even though Jiufenzi knew his identity, he never tried to seize it. It was unclear if he was truly honorable, if he had already considered Zhang Ruichen as a friend, or if there were other reasons.

Anyway, he doesn't seem to intend to seize the Mercury Gourd, but rather prepare to exchange it with Zhang Ruochin.

The behavior and personality of the wine maniac are becoming increasingly strange and inscrutable.

He once swore never to kill again, could it be he also swore not to seize another's treasure

Zhang Ruochin decided to test again, so he said decisively, “No change.”

The wine madman was so anxious he almost went crazy. He pleaded with her, "You took the Water Star Gourd and haven't done anything useful with it. Keeping it there is a complete waste."

"What use would you have for it" Zhang Ruochin said.

"It's useful, very useful. You see, the legendary Sky-Ascending Wine of the Six Saints can only be brewed using the celestial energy from within the Water Star Gourd," the wine lunatic declared.

"You still don't have the recipe for Liusheng Tengtian Wine. Even if you had it, you wouldn't be able to brew it." Zhang Ruchen smiled.

The madman shook his head and said, "Even if we don't brew the Six Sages Ascending Heaven Wine, using the water spirit energy from the Water Star Gourd to create other wines would definitely double their potency and flavor. That's why the Water Star Gourd must remain in my hands to reach its full potential."

"To you, it might be that way. For me, the water spirit energy within the Mercury Gourd can aid my cultivation, and the gourd itself is a formidable weapon. Moreover, there could be other treasures inside that we haven't discovered yet." Zhang Ruochen said slowly.

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The Wine Demon was enduring great hardship, really wanting to snatch the Water Star Gourd. However, he had once sworn an oath to someone, vowing never to kill again, never to seize by force, never to do anything evil for the rest of his life.

Of course, except for alcohol.

For a wine connoisseur, seeing fine wine but being unable to taste it is an agony far worse than death.

Zhang Ruochen showed a thoughtful expression, raised his head, and stared at the Wine Demon, saying, “Why don’t you tell me your story For example, why did you swear never to kill again”

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The alcoholic glared at Zhang Ruochin and said, "I won't say."

"In the future, if you want to make wine, I can provide you with the water spirit energy from the Water Spirit Gourd." Zhang Ruchen said.

The wine-madman was slightly moved, and immediately, with a smirk, he plopped down, saying: "You said so!"

"Of course I said it."

The wine-addled fool said: “Looking back at it now, it’s not a shameful thing. There’s no point in telling you about it anyway. The story is long, so I’ll make it short. Actually, it was all because the empress forced me to swear.”

"And then"

Zhang Ruochin was a little surprised. This matter, it turned out, was related to Chi Yao.

The drunkard shrugged, spreading his hands. "Gone."

Well, it's a long story short.

Zhang Ruochin continued to ask, "Your Majesty Queen, why did you force her to swear"

The wine lunatic scowled, obviously finding Zhang Ruochin's questions too numerous. However, for the sake of the water spirit holy energy inside the Water Star Gourd, he had to say again: "Who told me I was captured by her If I don't swear, I have to die."

"That was how long ago" Zhang Ruchen asked again.

"It was probably around six hundred years ago, I can't quite remember exactly!" said the Drunken Master.

Six hundred years ago…

"Zhang Ruochin whispered softly, and then a cunning gleam appeared in his eyes as he smiled and said, 'To my knowledge, six hundred years ago, Empress Chi Yao hadn't ascended the throne yet, she was still a princess.'"

According to historical records, at that time, Princess Chi Yao led a large army to attack the Ba Yue Demon Sect. She killed the Demon Emperor on Tong Lu Yuan and severely weakened the Ba Yue Demon Sect, causing 80% of its powerful members to die. Even after hundreds of years of recuperation, it never recovered its former glory. seemed his guess was correct. All of Huang Yanduan's changes were indeed caused by the Ghost Gate.But, he vaguely felt that things here were not as simple as they seemed. Huang Yandun couldn't have e...