Chapter 1447: Peach Blossom Brew

The subordinate was stunned upon hearing this, his eyes filled with disbelief.

"Sage King..."

In his eyes, given Yi Feng's current status and reputation, the visitor was utterly unworthy of being acquainted with him. The idea that they were old friends seemed so unbelievable that he found it hard to accept.

Yi Feng, however, paid no mind to the opinions of outsiders and casually instructed, "Later, bring him in and prepare several jars of Peach Blossom Brew. Make sure no one disturbs us in the garden."

Hearing this, the subordinate's eyes widened in shock.

"This..."

"Sage King, with your current status and position, how can you drink Peach Blossom Brew? That's just a low-quality wine for commoners, worth no more than five taels of silver for a whole jar. It's absolutely beneath you!"

Listening to such worldly views, Yi Feng turned back with a smile.

"Low-quality wine, you say?"

"I don't think so."

"As the saying goes, one man's meat is another man's poison. Some things can't be judged solely by their surface value. Perhaps you don't understand that what others see as inferior wine might be a priceless treasure to someone else, a taste that outsiders can never truly appreciate."

"Go now, and remember, no one is to disturb us."

The subordinate was utterly dumbfounded, his face a picture of incredulity.

But since Yi Feng had spoken, he had no choice but to obey and leave.

Soon after.

The black-clad man was brought into the garden, where a jade table was laden with jars of Peach Blossom Brew. The wine was as fragrant and rich as ever, and the man was as carefree and unrestrained as he had always been.

Sitting across from the black-clad man, Yi Feng personally poured the wine, completely disregarding his own status and position.

The wine's aroma filled the air, intoxicating the senses.

The black-clad young man's face lit up with joy, and he eagerly raised his cup to clink with Yi Feng's!

After a few cups, the young man suddenly remembered something and scratched his head in slight embarrassment.

"Speaking of which..."

"I still owe you one tael of silver from last time. I came in a hurry and forgot to bring it. Next time we meet, I'll definitely pay you back!"

Hearing this, Yi Feng smiled and shook his head.

At this point, did that one tael of silver really matter?

Perhaps it did, or perhaps it didn't.

If not for that one tael of silver, he and this man might never have shared a table and a drink. But in truth, given his current status and resources, a mere tael of silver was insignificant.

Yi Feng didn't dwell on the topic. Instead, he observed the young man's spirited demeanor and casually remarked, "You look much better this time than the last two times we met."

"I remember you were always injured before."

Hearing this, the black-clad young man set down his cup and laughed heartily.

"Hahaha..."

"I did have some minor troubles recently, but they've all been resolved!"

Yi Feng nodded slightly, a bit curious.

"What kind of troubles?"

Perhaps it was the wine or the pleasant atmosphere, but the young man's eyes sparkled, and he began to speak animatedly, recounting his glorious past.

"Well..."

"It's nothing major. Last year, I saw that the Holy Maiden of the Lihua Palace was quite beautiful, so I kidnapped her to dance for me. I enjoyed her company for a few days, and then the Lihua Palace wouldn't leave me alone. They even used the Chasing Moon Jade Bow, and it took me months to settle the matter."

"Then there were a few fools who got in the way of my drinking. I dealt with them and also took care of a few others I didn't like. As a result, I was hunted by the Ten Great Sects..."

"But they were all minor troubles, and I've taken care of them all!"

Watching the young man's carefree storytelling, Yi Feng couldn't help but laugh and shake his head.

This guy was quite the character, causing so much trouble. Both the Lihua Palace and the Ten Great Sects were formidable forces, yet he had managed to survive and even thrive. He certainly had some skills.

However, the scale of the trouble he caused seemed disproportionate to the reasons behind it.

Yi Feng couldn't help but ask with a smile, "Was it worth it, causing so much trouble?"

The moment the words left his mouth, the young man slammed the table and exclaimed, "Worth it? Absolutely worth it!"

"Brother, you don't understand. I have only two passions in life: women and fine wine. Beautiful women and good wine are everything I seek. Without these, life would be utterly dull!"

"As long as I live happily, even if I provoke the Lihua Palace or the heavens themselves, I won't feel any regret!"

"In this life, happiness is what matters. The world is vast, but I am the greatest!"

As he spoke, the young man raised his cup and drank it all in one go.

His carefree demeanor was a sight to behold!

"Life is about happiness," Yi Feng murmured, feeling a sense of resonance.

Indeed, everyone has different pursuits. If one can stay true to their heart, perhaps that is their unique path to enlightenment. Many people blindly chase so-called grand paths, but how many can be as clear-minded as this friend of his?

This old friend was truly a remarkable person.

As Yi Feng reflected, he also raised his cup and drank it all, feeling an indescribable sense of ease.

However, thinking about the young man's reckless behavior, Yi Feng couldn't help but feel that he might bring great trouble upon himself in the future. He offered some gentle advice.

"Your love for fine wine and beautiful women is understandable."

"But always acting so carefree isn't sustainable. Everything in the world has its price. Perhaps you could consider exchanging benefits. That way, everyone gets what they want, and you avoid a lot of trouble. Wouldn't that be better?"

Hearing this, the young man looked grateful.

"Brother, few people speak to me so sincerely. You're truly a good friend!"

But then, he showed a troubled expression.

"Unfortunately..."

"I'm a hired hand. I've lived a wandering life for years, spending money as soon as I get it, only seeking pleasure."

In short, he had no money.

Yi Feng suddenly felt that this made perfect sense and was left speechless.

So this guy was a wandering mercenary, living a carefree life. No wonder he struggled to come up with a single tael of silver for wine.

Nodding in understanding, Yi Feng changed his approach.

"That's true."

"But fine wine and beautiful women are expensive, and you happen to love both. In the long run, you'll definitely run into financial trouble and might even cause more problems. Perhaps you should choose one over the other?"

Hearing this, the young man froze, his cup in mid-air, as if facing the most difficult decision of his life.

"Choose one over the other?"

"Hmm..."

After pondering for a good ten seconds, he finally spoke seriously.

"Women and wine are both my greatest loves. This is too hard!"

"If I must choose, I'll go with women. Women are the true essence of life. Everything else is secondary!"

Seeing the young man's seriousness and the difficulty of his choice, Yi Feng knew this was the best outcome. Hopefully, it would lead to fewer troubles in the future.

Yi Feng nodded in agreement, feeling relieved.

"Yes, women are the true essence."

The two shared a knowing smile, everything left unsaid.

"Hahaha! Well said, brother! You've truly understood!"

"Come, let's drink to that!"

The more they drank, the more they clicked. Their conversation was carefree and unrestrained. Before they knew it, they had finished over a dozen jars of Peach Blossom Brew. The young man's face was flushed, but he continued to praise the wine.

"Ah..."

"This wine is truly fragrant. I'll definitely come back for more if I get the chance!"

Hearing this, Yi Feng suddenly set down his cup and smiled.

"Sure."

"Drink up this time. Soon, I'll be heading to the Snow Moon Holy Land, and I might become a Holy Son. Who knows when we'll meet again."

The young man's eyes widened in surprise, but instead of sadness, they were filled with excitement and joy.

"Snow Moon Holy Land?"

"Brother! That's amazing!"

"I've heard that place is incredibly powerful, far beyond the small Southern Li Kingdom. You're about to leap through the dragon's gate and soar to new heights!"

"Your future is bright indeed. Congratulations!"

Seeing the young man's enthusiastic congratulations, Yi Feng smiled and nodded, but didn't respond immediately.

A bright future?

Perhaps.

Throughout his life, he had always relied on his own hard work, never depending on any external forces. As for his future, he didn't need to rely on others' favor or the nurturing of any organization.

No matter what the future held, today they would drink to their hearts' content!

The so-called glory and status of the world were fleeting, far less valuable than genuine friendship. A thousand taels of gold couldn't compare to the simple pleasure of the Peach Blossom Brew on the table.

With this thought, Yi Feng raised his cup to the young man across from him, his eyes filled with gratitude.

"Thank you."

"Today, we must drink to our hearts' content!"

The young man also smiled broadly, raising his cup in response.

"To our hearts' content!"

The two shared a deep understanding, no longer needing words. They immersed themselves in the joyous drinking session, their bond unspoken but deeply felt.

This was both a reunion and a farewell.

After this parting, who knew when they would meet again.

Though the world is filled with countless wanderers, true friends who share a table are rare indeed...