The hinterland of the cave is very spacious, and not all of the cave was excavated later. It should be part of the cave itself, but it was later excavated and expanded to its current scale.
Near the entrance of the cave, there are several stone chambers that seem to be used for rest and practice. The cave is spacious, clean and well-ventilated, which is much better than the imagined caves.
However, as they continued to move towards the center of the mountain, the temperature became higher and higher. Originally, after Zuo Feng stepped onto the gentle platform on the mountain, he felt the temperature under his feet change slightly, but Zuo Feng was not too warm at that time.
Care too much.
But when they entered the hinterland of the cave, the temperature continued to get hotter, and this feeling became more obvious. Not to mention Zuo Feng had already felt it, even Yao Qiuer and Su Yan had already felt it.
aware.
In a huge stone room near the mountainside, Zuo Feng, Hu Hu, Yao Qiu'er and Su Yan were sitting on four large stone chairs respectively. Yao Qiu'er and Hu Hu looked a little reserved, and even Su Yan sat down respectfully.
There, only Zuo Feng looked around the mountain wall with a natural look.
The first thing Zuo Feng noticed was a fire vent in the center of the stone chamber, with tongues of fire constantly erupting from it. The fire vent should have been naturally formed, but it had been specially treated. Looking at the shining crystals around the fire vent, it seemed that it could
Endure the constant scorching heat.
After a rough feeling, Zuo Feng was slightly shocked. Although he had never used high-grade flame crystals, but through the experience of using low-grade and mid-grade flame crystals, Zuo Feng could be sure that the temperature of this living mouth would definitely exceed that of high-grade flame crystals.
the limit that can be achieved.
Earth fire comes from deep underground. The source of this flame is also brewed in the earth. Its high temperature and energy far exceed ordinary flame crystals. Moreover, the existence of earth fire is also closely related to the mainland. Some people even suggest that this earth fire
Fire even possesses life and intelligence itself.
Of course, this is just a legend, but the power of earth fire is well known, and it is a must for refining high-quality weapons. However, not everyone can use this earth fire. Once used improperly, or if there are mistakes in use,
I'm afraid it will directly cost my life.
Therefore, although this earth fire is a good thing, only those true masters know how to use it.
The three of them looked a little reservedly at Master Chu, who was sitting across from him not far from the fire. He was half-sitting and half-lying, squinting his eyes and savoring the wine in his mouth.
I saw a rosy look on Master Chu's face. I don't know whether it was because he was too excited or because he was too close to the fire mouth. However, the look on his face was clearly one of great enjoyment.
Even if the Su family has no makeup, this is the first time she has the opportunity to come to the heart of the mountain. No one in the family, including Su Lan, is allowed to enter this place without permission, so those who are lucky enough to come here are all reserved.
But there is inevitably a hint of excitement in my heart.
Although Zuo Feng looked very excited on the outside, he was very calm in his heart. Being able to truly be in the place where a master refines weapons gave him a feeling that words cannot express.
What he seemed to be able to see was a figure with a constant pursuit of weapon refining, busy here day and night, smashing into pieces those failed products that had been refined with countless hard work and precious materials, or...
Throw it directly into the fire and let it melt and blend into the earth.
He can also see the excitement and joy that cannot be expressed to others after he has worked hard and finally completed a finished product.
Various emotions filled every corner of this stone room. Zuo Feng felt everything around him more like a pilgrim, feeling the impact of various emotions on himself.
Compared with Master Chu in front of him, he seems to have just taken a small step, like a child who is still toddler.
Master Chu had opened his eyes at some point, and Zuo Feng didn't realize that he was looking directly at him until he felt his gaze.
At this moment, the feeling Master Chu gave him was completely different from the previous one by the river. It seemed that his breath and momentum had changed, as if the influence of the hot flames at the fire mouth made his whole person look a little erratic.
The corners of his mouth slowly raised, and the old man showed an unpredictable smile, and said slowly: "Little guy, where did you get this wine?"
He slowly stood up and straightened his body, then he cupped his fists and bowed in a salute, bending his body almost to the point where his head was about to touch the ground. Compared to the grand ceremony between master and disciple, this was already the highest courtesy a junior could show to a senior.
Master Chu was still half sitting and half lying there, his expression did not change at all, and he calmly accepted the other party's salute.
"To be honest, Master, this wine is called Wangyouzui, and it was made by this junior."
After hearing Zuo Feng's words, the old man's eyes flickered slightly, and a look of surprise bloomed in his eyes.
Before the old man could speak again, Zuo Feng continued: "Although the wine that the senior drank before is somewhat similar to my Wangyouzui, it is fundamentally different. I believe someone imitated my Wangyouzui brew.
It’s done, but although the brewer is very skilled, he doesn’t understand the point of it.”
Master Chu looked at Zuo Feng with a half-smile, and said lightly: "Oh, then you can tell me what's different about the brewing of this wine?"
Zuo Feng stood there at this time, without sitting down carelessly, and said loudly: "I know that you first got this wine from Kang Zhen of the Kang family. I didn't make much at that time, so I gave it to him.
It’s limited, and I don’t know why it fell into the hands of the master.”
Master Chu smiled and said nothing, neither affirming nor denying. Compared with before, he spoke less now. Zuo Feng knew that Master Chu was listening to what he said, but also observing himself invisibly.
Then he continued: "I believe that after the master drank it, he felt it was very unique, so he found someone to follow the taste and deduce the brewing method and materials used. However, after all, it is still a little different from the original Wangyouzui."
Master Chu nodded this time, then gently shook the porcelain bottle in his hand, and said with a smile: "But this wine of yours is also different from the original Wangyouzui, so why do you say it was brewed by you?"
Zuo Feng glanced at the porcelain bottle in Master Chu's hand, and then said: "Compared with the Wangyouzu brewed before, what the senior is drinking now has been modified, both in terms of the medicinal materials used and the refining techniques.
It’s different. The Wangyouzu drunk by the seniors at this moment has a more restrained aroma, but the taste will completely explode in the mouth, and after entering the stomach, there is still an aftertaste lingering in the throat."
Zuo Feng is not an expert in wine tasting, but Master Chu is a master of the art. He already understands the special features and differences without too much introduction.
Zuo Feng immediately added, "And this wine was not brewed by me, but refined by me."
Others may not feel anything like this, but when the old man heard it, his eyes widened, and then he suddenly looked up to the sky and laughed. The laugh was a bit unscrupulous, but also very enjoyable.
After a long while, Master Chu said: "It turns out it's refining, it turns out it's refining, but the difference between these two words is a huge difference. I didn't expect that not only the old man and I fell into the misunderstanding, but also the first brewing master in the imperial capital couldn't see it."
It’s really a joy to get out of the doorway.”
Everyone couldn't help but smile when they heard the old man's words. Before, they had a master's demeanor, but in the blink of an eye, they showed a child-like smile.
"My son is still good. After he tasted it, he once said that no one in the imperial capital can brew the same wine. The problem is not the material, but the method of making it.
It seems that this boy is somewhat close to you, and both of them have a good knowledge of refining medicine."
After a brief pause, the old man suddenly straightened up and said slowly: "You still have the kind of forgetfulness and drunkenness that I see in front of you."
Zuo Feng smiled slightly, walked up to the old man, and with a wave of his hand, eleven identical porcelain bottles of the same size were placed in front of the old man.
The old man's eyes shone when he saw it, but he did not reach out to check it. He raised his eyes slightly and looked at Zuo Feng.
Being stared at by the old man like this, Zuo Feng did not feel unnatural at all. He opened his hands very calmly and said: "Senior, don't worry, this junior will never hide anything. Now that I have taken out this wine, I have no intention of taking it away again. I believe senior also."
You won’t let me take away a drop of it.”
Zuo Feng was calm on the surface, but he was secretly glad in his heart. The wine he had placed in the crystals had been silently transferred into the crystals when he entered the cave. In this way, he didn't have to worry about the other party's inspection.
.
However, Zuo Feng did not lie. He had already put all the wine he had in the quiet little building in front of his eyes. In front of such a master of weapon refining or medicine refining, lying is a very dangerous thing.
is extremely high, some special mental fluctuations will be easily detected by the other party.
The old man smiled slightly again and said slyly: "So what's the brewing method?"
He didn't expect that the old man would show such a cunning side. Zuo Feng was also slightly startled, but then he also showed a sly smile and said: "Senior has eaten my eggs, why would he also take my chicken now?"
Go ahead, it seems..."
Both of them paused for a moment, then laughed loudly. This time, the old man could see that he was really happy, and there was a special appreciation in his smile.
"Okay, you are a good boy. I admire you very much. Not bad, not bad. Take out your things and show them to the old man for me to take a look at."
Zuo Feng was extremely excited. He had gone all out to get here just for the Wind Control Whip. It would really be inappropriate if the old man didn't mention it and let him speak again.
Now that the old man had spoken, of course he would not hesitate and immediately took out the wind whip that was broken into four pieces from the crystal storage.
The old man stared at it and couldn't help but be slightly startled. Then he looked carefully and then looked up at Zuo Feng and said, "Where did you get this wind-controlling dragon stick?"
"Wind Control... Coiling Dragon... Stick"
Zuo Feng murmured and repeated this somewhat unfamiliar name.