eurekapd Chapter 33 Exchanging Wine for Merit
Chapter 33 Exchanging Wine for Merit
"I didn't notice anyone nearby at first. But when this guy ambushed me just now, I suddenly felt a fluctuation of internal energy in the distance."
It seems the senior intended to intervene, which is why they revealed their presence.
Gu Qianbei said with a smile.
"The old beggar only showed his skill for a moment, and you actually noticed it. That's impressive. But your lightness skill has really opened the old beggar's eyes."
You can dodge with ease and even counterattack with the slightest distance. It's been a long time since I've seen such a skilled kid like you.
Who is your master?
Hong Qigong asked with great interest.
"I acquired all these martial arts skills by exchanging wine; I don't actually have a master. I'm actually a winemaker who hasn't yet set foot in the martial world."
"Trading martial arts skills for wine? A winemaker?"
Hong Qigong looked astonished upon hearing this.
This was the first time he had heard such a statement in all his years in the martial arts world.
I found it very interesting at the moment.
"What kind of wine can grant so many powerful martial arts skills?"
Gu Qianbei just demonstrated four martial arts techniques. Mastering any one of them would earn him a reputation in the martial arts world, and none of them are exactly commonplace.
With Hong Qigong's knowledge, he could naturally recognize the Sunflower Acupuncture Technique and the Bone Dislocation Technique.
He was certain that these two martial arts styles were definitely not from the same school.
With the addition of the Golden Light Mantra and the Phoenix Dance Six Illusions, this martial arts style certainly doesn't seem to have been learned from the same family.
Therefore, Hong Qigong still believed Gu Qianbei's words.
Because he believed in it, he was curious about what kind of wine it was that could grant him so many powerful martial arts skills.
"These are various fine wines brewed by this junior myself. I only brought two kinds with me during this trip, but if you are interested, senior, you are welcome to try them."
As Gu Qianbei spoke, he took the wine gourd from his waist and handed it to Hong Qigong.
This gourd contains Sunflower Sunflower Brew, the only top-quality wine Gu Qianbei currently possesses.
Gu Qianbei knew that Hong Qigong loved to eat and drink.
Although his cooking skills are not bad, Hong Qigong, who has been baptized by Huang Rong, the number one chef in martial arts novels, is unlikely to be conquered by his cooking skills.
But when it comes to alcohol, he is still very confident.
If he could use wine to trigger Hong Qigong's drinking addiction, he might even gain some benefits.
This is a rare opportunity, and we can't let it slip by easily.
Hong Qigong took it casually and curiously shook the wine gourd.
There wasn't much sunflower wine left, but it was enough for him to savor its flavor.
At that moment, Hong Qigong opened the cork of the wine, and a sweet aroma of wine immediately wafted out.
"This wine smells..."
Hong Qigong's eyes lit up, and he immediately held the gourd to his mouth and began to drink it in large gulps.
"Excellent wine! Truly excellent wine! It's even more fragrant and mellow than the wine I drank in the Imperial Palace. Wonderful, wonderful!"
Hong Qigong was full of praise, and Xiao Mi, who was standing to the side, swallowed hard, her mouth watering as she too was tempted to drink.
He used to smell the aroma of Qianchousi wine every day.
A few days ago, he finally managed to scrape together enough money to drink a pot of Dragon Tiger Wine, and he couldn't stop thinking about it afterward.
But the aroma of the wine before me was clearly not Dragon Tiger Wine, but another kind of fine wine.
This wine wasn't sold at the Thousand Sorrows Market, so very few people have ever tasted it.
As Hong Qigong drank, he suddenly felt that the wine had increased his internal strength by a small amount.
"Your wine actually has the miraculous effect of increasing internal energy?"
Hong Qigong looked at Gu Qianbei in surprise.
If it's such a rare item, then he can't just drink this wine for free.
"This wine only has the miraculous effect of increasing internal strength for those who cultivate the most powerful and yang internal energy, but it is only effective for the first time they drink it."
It seems that the senior's internal energy also belongs to the category of extremely yang and extremely strong.
Gu Qianbei explained with a smile.
In his early years, Hong Qigong had mastered the external martial art of the Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms to its fullest extent, which in turn generated internal energy, making his internal energy extremely strong and yang.
However, he was later ambushed by Ouyang Feng, the Western Poison, and lost all his martial arts skills. In the end, he used the general principles of the Nine Yin Manual to rebuild his internal energy and regain his martial arts skills.
The general principle of the Nine Yin Manual is to combine strength and gentleness, so Hong Qigong's internal energy at this time should be a combination of yin and yang.
That is, it can turn into yin at any time, and it can also turn into yang at any time; there is yin within yang, and yang within yin.
Therefore, this sunflower-infused wine was also helpful to Hong Qigong.
Of course, this helps very little.
After all, Hong Qigong's current cultivation level is unfathomable, and this amount of internal energy is like pouring a cup of water into a vast ocean for him.
"Tsk tsk, I never imagined there was such a magical wine in the world. Interesting."
Hong Qigong exclaimed in amazement, then took two more sips.
Since I already owe them a favor, I might as well have a couple more drinks.
"Master Hong, what should we do with these people?"
At this moment, Xiaomi suddenly asked a question.
Apart from Gao Lu, who was already dead, the remaining seven people were only knocked unconscious by Gu Qianbei.
The fate of these people certainly needs to be discussed.
"Isn't it written in the gang rules? After subduing such wicked people, lock them in the dog-beating hole, then conduct a full investigation into their evil deeds, and execute them after confirming that there are no wrongdoings."
Do I really need an old beggar to teach you this?
Hong Qigong complained.
Xiaomi scratched his head awkwardly and said with a bitter face, "Elder Hong, that's not what I meant. It's just that I really can't bring them all back by myself right now."
"That's easy, Old Beggar will keep an eye on things for you. Go back and get someone now, they can come over tomorrow morning."
"Alright, thank you very much, Elder Hong!"
Xiaomi was overjoyed and immediately took his leave.
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Gu Qianbei suddenly called out to Xiao Mi, and then led his horse out from behind the hut.
"Xiao Mi, you're still injured and not fit for a long journey. I'll lend you this horse first. You can bandage your wounds after we get back before we get on our business."
"Thank you very much, Manager Gu!"
Xiaomi was naturally delighted upon hearing this.
After all, he would be exhausted from walking back.
But with horses to provide transportation, it becomes much easier.
Xiao Mi rode away, leaving only Gu Qianbei and the other two in the mountains and forests to talk.
"Senior, I'll tie them all up and put them in one place so that Xiaomi can come and get them tomorrow."
Gu Qianbei suggested.
"The old beggar is too old to do these heavy jobs anymore. If you want to work, then go ahead and do it."
As Hong Qigong spoke, he lightly touched the ground with his foot and leaped onto the big tree, continuing to enjoy the fine wine. At the same time, he pulled out a chicken leg from somewhere and began to gnaw on it while drinking, displaying the demeanor of a happy old man.
Gu Qianbei couldn't help but smile upon seeing this.
This old man is indeed not very diligent, but he knows how to enjoy life.
"Young master, let me help you."
Xiao Zhao was about to offer her help when Gu Qianbei said, "No need, I can manage on my own."
As he spoke, Gu Qianbei cast the Golden Light Spell, conjuring up golden hands that grabbed the unconscious Iron Palm Gang members and threw them all toward the same tree.
Finally, he took out a rope and tied them all to the same tree, then casually pressed their pressure points to prolong their unconsciousness.
These actions were performed in one go and didn't take much time.
Xiao Zhao watched in stunned silence, and even Hong Qigong was amazed.
"Your martial art is quite practical."
That's true.
Gu Qianbei smiled, and Hong Qigong finished the last drop of wine in his gourd and climbed down from the tree.
"Young man, your wine is excellent; this old beggar should trade it for something. Your other martial arts skills are not bad, but your palm technique is quite crude. How about this old beggar teaches you a palm technique?"