Inside the brocade box were two jujube-colored wine flasks about the size of fists, each engraved with a Vermilion Bird. Around the Vermilion Bird were seven auspicious clouds swirling around it, making the Vermilion Bird seem alive, as if it could soar high and soar into the sky.
Seven auspicious clouds each had seven different colors. Looking closely, the finger-sized cloud patterns were engraved with hundreds of runes.
These runes formed a complete formation; seven auspicious clouds formed seven formations, with energy flowing back and forth between them.
To be able to carve such intricate array patterns on the wine pot—even an outsider would know it was an extraordinary treasure.
Auspicious clouds shrouded the water, the Vermilion Bird seemed ready to fly, and endless energy flowed inside the wine pot, as if forming a world of its own.
"Is this really legendary... Zhuque Pear Blossom Brew? Jiang Huixin stared at the wine jug in her hand, her face full of shock.
"Auspicious clouds of seven colors, Vermilion Bird's eyes are dark purple. This is the Purple-Eyed Vermilion Bird. The Purple-Eyed Vermilion Bird loves divine fire pear blossoms and only builds nests on divine fire pear blossoms. I'm afraid it's true." Xu Lanxin studied her eyes carefully for a moment, her face full of shock.
"If it's true, this gift is extremely precious. Judging by the seal on the seal, this wine is at least a million years old, so it's very likely to be a unique item.
The wine pot comes with its own formation, absorbing the essence of heaven and earth to nourish the fine wine inside. Over millions of years, this wine has become incredibly pure. Jiang Huixin stroked the wine pot, her eyes full of shock. Long Chen really is generous.
Divine fire pear blossoms have almost disappeared. Even if they exist, every petal is priceless. Who would gather millions of petals to brew wine?
"Open it and take a look!" Otherwise, it would make me feel a bit restless. Xu Lanxin advised.
Jiang Huixin looked at the wine pot, hesitating a little. This was a peerless treasure. If it were real, once activated, the formation on the flask would be ruined, and the wine would have to be consumed within a few days; otherwise, the alcohol would gradually dissipate.
Although the two of them were imperial empresses, they had only heard of this legendary wine, never seen it.
Women are naturally curious, and these two pots of wine have extraordinary origins. But once opened, the world loses one pot, evoking a sense of guilt for wasting precious treasures.
"Sister, let's open it. Anyway, there are two pots. If it's real, there's one pot. What if that kid is trying to fool us? That guy is quirky and mischievous. I think he's capable of anything. Xu Lanxin thought.
If Long Chen had brought two pots to fool them and they were reluctant to open them, and if they opened them later at an important occasion and found the contents empty, or if they didn't contain Vermilion Bird Pear Blossom Wine, that would be a disgrace.
Jiang Huixin hesitated for a moment, but finally slowly opened the seal on the pot's mouth. The moment the seal moved, a scorching force flicked her hand away.
"Buzz"—
The wine flask floated above the void, its vast aura like a volcano about to erupt, making the entire hall tremble.
"Rumble... Countless
runes lit up on the floor, walls, pillars, and rooftop of the hall, automatically activating the defensive formation.
Seeing this scene, the two exchanged glances, fearing this drinking break might not last.
"Crack, crack, crack...
The seal above the
pot's mouth split into two layers, inside and out. The two runes rotated in opposite directions. At that moment, a loud birdsong rang out, as if coming from ancient times, piercing straight into the soul.
At the same time, the wine pot trembled with divine radiance, all the runes lit up, seven-colored auspicious clouds swirled, and the ancient Vermilion Bird could be seen flapping its wings. Immediately, a rich aroma of wine wafted out, and as the aroma spread, the temperature in the entire hall rose rapidly.
"Rumble... The
hall trembled as the figure of an ancient Vermilion Bird flew out from the wine pot, circled once inside the hall, and finally slowly faded away, endless flames of divine radiance slowly scattering.
When the Ancient Vermilion Bird disappeared and the hall stopped trembling, the formation began to slowly retract, and everything returned to its original state.
However, the aroma of wine filled the hall, intoxicating the air. When the two looked at the wine pot again, they found that the ancient Vermilion Bird on it had disappeared, and although the seven-colored auspicious clouds were still there, they had begun to dimm.
Jiang Huixin and Xu Lanxin exchanged a glance, both seeing the shock in each other's eyes. Jiang Huixin took out two cups.
She slowly poured the wine from the jug into a cup. At first, the wine turned amber, but once it was poured into the cup, it began to boil slowly, like lava surging in the water. The powerful flames fluctuated so fiercely that even the two of them felt a chill in their hearts.
The two of them raised their glasses and drank it all in one gulp. When the fine wine flowed down their throats, it was not as strong as they had imagined. It tasted like honey, leaving a lingering fragrance in their mouths. As the wine entered their stomachs, a rich warmth quickly spread throughout their bodies.
"Buzz!"
Flames swirled throughout their bodies, ignited by the fine wine. Bathed in the flames, they slowly closed their eyes, and in their minds flashed scenes of pear blossoms dancing and Vermilion Birds soaring through the sky.
After a long while, the two finally opened their eyes, filled with shock and lingering for a long time.
"This Vermilion Bird Pear Blossom Brew is even stronger than the legends. Our cultivation has already reached this level, and the power of flame can be further refined.
Perhaps it can give us a breakthrough opportunity—this gift is too generous. Jiang Huixin looked at the small wine flask, her eyes somewhat complicated.
Although it was just a small wine pot with its own space and could hold a thousand cups of fine wine, a single drop of fine wine of this level was hard to come by, let alone a thousand cups.
"This child is thoughtful." Xu Lanxin sighed as well. She hadn't liked Long Chen much before, but the fact that he could offer such a precious gift showed his care and care.
In fact, Long Chen had no idea what this wine was. It was given to him by Xia Guhong, who told him it was prepared for the two empresses and that he was simply following Xia Guhong's instructions.
"Take what others make you weak, drink when they soften. Let's go, let's treat His Majesty to a taste too." Jiang Huixin picked up the wine pot.
"Brother Xiaoyun knows Long Chen gave it to him. I'm afraid he'd never drink it even if he died his life." Xu Lanxin shook her head. She knew Yu Xiaoyun's temper all too well.
"It's fine. He doesn't even know that this wine was a gift from Long Chen anyway. We can use something else to pass off as a gift from Long Chen first, trick him into drinking it first, and then talk about it. By the time he finds out later, it'll be too late." Jiang Huixin said with a smile.
"That's actually a good idea." Xu Lanxin giggled, and the two of them left the hall with a smile.
...
"Long Chen"
Long Chen had just stepped out of the main hall. Led by a eunuch, he hadn't gone far outside when he heard someone calling out.
Long Chen was overjoyed. Turning his head, he saw Yu Qingxuan dressed in a palace gown, like a luxurious fairy appearing before him. Her pretty face wore a sweet smile, like a blooming peach blossom, her beauty stunning.
"Qingxuan!"
Long Chen hurried over to Yu Qingxuan, just about to reach out to pull her, but was stopped by a burly figure: "
Where did this rustic country bumpkin come from? How could he be so disrespectful to Her Highness the Princess?"