Bai Xuxu

Season 191 The Golden and Silver Cup City's Golden and Silver Wine

Ming Zhitian rode Buck away from Bieyang City, knowing of a place and a person there, much like the know-it-all in the Water Spirit Pavilion in the North Cape Desert. His name was Mr. Jin Ye.

Jin Yin Bei City. Ming Zhitian passed through a gate formed by two enormous golden and silver goblets, joined upside down to resemble an hourglass.

No sooner had Ming Zhitian and Buck entered the city than a middle-aged man in white and an elder in yellow flew towards them.

The middle-aged man in white was in the Heaven Absolute early stage, as was the elder in yellow. Ming Zhitian initially thought they were just passing by, but as they slowly approached him, he knew they were looking for him.

Ming Zhitian performed the martial practitioner's salutation: "Do you two know me?"

The middle-aged man in white cupped his hands in greeting: "We do not know you, but we have heard of you. Are you, sir, Mr. Ming from Bieyang City?"

Ming Zhitian nodded: "I am indeed Ming Zhitian."

The middle-aged man in white introduced himself: "I am Bai Yang, the City Lord of Jin Yin Bei City. This is Fan Zitian, the Golden Silver Elder."

Fan Zitian cupped his hands in greeting: "I have met Senior Ming."

Ming Zhitian waved his hand with a smile: "You two are too kind. I am still young, you must not address me as senior."

Bai Yang chided himself: "We did not know of your esteemed arrival, sir, and failed to welcome you properly! Please forgive our oversight."

Ming Zhitian shook his head: "I am merely passing through. Do not be too formal; I am just a commoner now, with no official position."

Onlookers on the street whispered amongst themselves: "The City Lord himself has come to greet him. This person must have considerable backing. Who is he?"

"I don't know, perhaps some powerful figure from afar?"

"Powerful figure? Look at his plain attire. The City Lord must owe him a favor and has come to collect."

"That's possible... that's possible..."

Bai Yang smiled slightly: "Mr. Ming is too humble. Your presence in our Jin Yin Bei City is our greatest honor. We are delighted you have come."

Ming Zhitian waved his hand again: "Let us dispense with the pleasantries. I am here to see Mr. Jin Ye. I have something to ask him."

Fan Zitian tutted: "Unfortunately, Mr. Jin Ye is currently out traveling. He should return in about three days."

Ming Zhitian frowned: "Three days? It would take three days round trip to visit the know-it-all at the Water Spirit Pavilion in the North Cape Desert. Never mind, I don't know what unexpected events might occur. I will wait here in Jin Yin Bei City."

Bai Yang's eyes lit up with joy: "Since that is the case, may I, Bai Yang, have the honor of playing the host for you, Mr. Ming?"

Ming Zhitian nodded: "Thank you, City Lord."

Bai Yang felt a bit awkward: "It is our duty. Mr. Ming, please do not be reserved; make yourself at home."

Ming Zhitian nodded. Bai Yang extended his hand: "Please."

Ming Zhitian did not hesitate. The three of them set off together.

Along the way, Bai Yang could not help but ask: "May I ask, Mr. Ming, do you know the origin of Jin Yin Bei City?"

Ming Zhitian shook his head: "I do not. Is it related to the Golden Silver Elder? Could City Lord Bai please enlighten me?"

Bai Yang smiled: "Of course. Elder Fan, as his name suggests, is the sole reason for Jin Yin Bei City's existence. Have you ever tasted Golden Silver Wine?"

Ming Zhitian shook his head: "No, I haven't. What does it taste like?"

"Exquisite!" As soon as wine was mentioned, Bai Yang became animated: "It is sweet and mellow, its fragrance travels a thousand miles, and the aftertaste is endless. Even with money, it is not always available."

Ming Zhitian's interest was piqued: "How so?"

Bai Yang explained: "Golden Silver Wine, as its name implies, is made from pure gold and pure silver, meticulously filtered and ground into powder. It is then fermented with the most refined rice and sorghum. Its aging process is crucial; each cask is aged for at least fifty years before it is deemed ready."

Bai Yang looked at Fan Zitian: "Elder Fan, am I correct?"

Fan Zitian stroked his beard: "City Lord Bai has spoken not a word out of place. Would you be interested in investing in my Golden Silver Winery?"

Bai Yang laughed heartily: "I am very busy. Elder Fan, I appreciate your kind offer, but I must decline."