The Understated Dragon Lord

Chapter 523 Brewing the Drink

"Used for brewing liquor?" Daniel echoed in surprise.

"Of course! Liquor made from the bodies of drunkards just has that extra kick to it!" Manly said, smirking at Daniel. "So, country boy, feeling any goosebumps yet? Scared?"

"Scared? That word doesn't exist in my vocabulary!" Daniel boasted with a laugh.

"Good for you! But whether or not you’re scared, you can't escape becoming one of those drunkards whose bodies end up in the brew. By stepping into Wine Palace, you've already lost your chance for any regrets."

Amidst the eerie laughter, a short, round man emerged. He was a walking contradiction—short in stature but with a belly twice the size of a pregnant woman's.

"This kid managed to best me, so I've brought him to you," Manly introduced Daniel briefly.

Finn looked Daniel up and down approvingly. "Not bad, kid! To have beaten my sister. It has been more than a decade since Wine Palace last added a new drunken soul. Today's your lucky day!"

the rule is simple: once you're in, you’ve

lifted a jug and tilted his head

Gulp, gulp, gulp...

with ease in

gave it a sniff. He didn't rush to drink but instead, asked with a grin, "This is pretty strong stuff,

could tell this brew's from the Spirit Realm’s grains. Passing my sister's challenge, I see you're not just anybody!" Finn laughed heartily before asking, "Since you discerned it’s from the Spirit Realm’s grains, can

sticky rice, wheat, and corn. Each one is full of sinister energy. Even one of them would be enough to send a regular person's soul astray. But this Five Grains Spirit

stunned

hadn't expected this youngster to know so much. But knowing a lot didn't change the fact that

stuff, I believe you can handle this jug of Five

picked up the jug and

Gulp, gulp, gulp...

Five Grains Spirit, leaving the jug completely

finished the jug, Finn immediately started counting