The Unparalleled Sword Emperor
Chapter 1323: Chapter 1321: Wine Fairy! Ni Xiangen!
The voice of Qingxin Wine Shop’s owner, Ni Xiangen, resonated throughout the space.
"The wielder of the Demonic Sword, Dongfang Bai!"
These concise eight words landed with weight, stunning the entire audience!
In the past half a month or so, nothing in Lingnan had been more sensational than the emergence of the Demonic Sword.
Whose hands held the Demonic Sword?
Dongfang Bai!
Maid Xiang’er saw the stunned crowd and smiled faintly, "Esteemed guest, this way, please."
Right there, under the petrified gazes of the audience, Lin Bai followed the maid towards the Elegant Pavilion of Qingxin Wine Shop.
The maid opened the door, and a hint of wine fragrance wafted out.
"Please,"
she said, making an inviting gesture.
Lin Bai nodded with a smile, stepping through the threshold and seeing a room wherein a white-robed woman, as beautiful as a fairy descending to earth, her face veiled lightly, exuded an ethereal aura all over her body.
However, Lin Bai didn’t pay much attention to the woman, his focus instead shifting to the wine table before her, and he chuckled, "I haven’t even started drinking, and I already know this must be fine wine!"
The white-robed woman pursed her lips and chuckled, "The wine is good, and the sword is too!"
"Brother Dongfang, please take a seat."
Lin Bai walked over and casually seated himself opposite the white-robed woman, Ni Xiangen.
Ni Xiangen poured a pot of wine and handed it to Lin Bai with a smile, "This is Qingxin Wine Shop’s special Moonlight Fine Wine; I hope Brother Dongfang will enjoy it."
Lin Bai took the wine cup, drank a mouthful, and laughed, "I came by reputation."
Ni Xiangen smiled, "Then after drinking, do you feel disappointed?"
Lin Bai promptly poured another cup, laughing, "The trip was worthwhile indeed!"
Ni Xiangen responded with a light smile, "I really admire Brother Dongfang. You know that before the All Nations Disciple Recruitment Conference, all the warriors in Lingnan are frantically searching for treasures that can enhance their strength, hoping to show their skills at the conference!"
"The news of the Demonic Sword’s emergence will surely cause a tremendous uproar, and Brother Dongfang, as the bearer of the Demonic Sword, dares to walk openly in Lingnan without concealing your whereabouts!"
"Such strength, such courage, such boldness, it truly leaves me in awe,"
Ni Xiangen said in a mellifluous and engaging voice.
Lin Bai reclined comfortably, savoring the fine wine, and chuckled, "They come to snatch the sword to strengthen themselves, yet little do they know that I let them come to snatch the sword for the same reason – to enhance my strength!"
Ni Xiangen was startled, her beautiful eyes filled with curiosity as she asked, "Oh? What do you mean by that, Brother Dongfang?"
Lin Bai laughed, "The trials between life and death also constitute a form of cultivation!"
Upon hearing this, Ni Xiangen seemed to understand, chuckling, "So it seems that Brother Dongfang has not concealed your whereabouts in order to attract these people and hone your sword skills!"
"Or is it that you never intended to hide the Demonic Sword in the first place?"
Lin Bai gave a gentle smile, "An unrivaled legendary sword should not be hidden in the dark. I have already lurked in the shadows for quite some time; the Demonic Sword needn’t remain unseen any longer."
Ni Xiangen laughed, "Brother Dongfang truly possesses incredible boldness; you have my utmost respect. Come, I’ll toast to you!"
Ni Xiangen’s fingers, white as jade, picked up a wine cup, clinked it with Lin Bai’s, and drank it down in one gulp.
A moment later, Lin Bai chuckled lightly, "I reckon if I drink here for a day, there will be thousands of people gathered outside."
Ni Xiangen smiled, "Under the famed name of the Demonic Sword, many warriors cannot bear to be in the shadows, some come to witness the Demonic Sword’s power, while others come to seize it for themselves!"
Lin Bai wasn’t mistaken; outside the Qingxin Wine Shop, numerous experts had already converged, among them was Xiao Jin from Wuji Mountain, who had also summoned a substantial number of Wuji Mountain disciples.
And that assassin from Sky-Killing Pavilion, Juehun, he hadn’t left either!
Ni Xiangen poured a drink for Lin Bai, smiling lightly, "With Brother Dongfang’s strength, at this year’s All Nations Disciple Recruitment Conference, you will surely be able to contend with the other young giants."
"Xiangen is really eager to see this dragon and tiger fight, isn’t she?"
Hearing this, Lin Bai became interested and curiously asked, "Young giants? I wonder if Miss Ni Xiangen could share more about these individuals?"
Ni Xiangen laughed, "Hehe, the All Nations Disciple Recruitment Conference hasn’t started yet and many are still keeping a low profile, but there are a few who couldn’t stand the obscurity and have already made quite a name for themselves in Lingnan."
Lin Bai smiled, "I am all ears!"
Ni Xiangen said, "The so-called young giants are nothing but the strongest warriors of the current generation in Lingnan. Since most of them come from families and cities within Lingnan, they are also referred to as ’Sons of Prince’ and ’Fairies’."
"Currently, the most famous in Lingnan are the Three Young Masters and one Fairy!"
"Among them, Young Master Hu Long from Swordscar City of the Feiyun Dynasty, is one of the young giants!"
"He is young, only twenty-five, but has already reached the Great Perfection of the Flying Sky Realm, and has also comprehended two realms of understanding, making him a highly sought-after individual at the upcoming All Nations Disciple Recruitment."
"Who knows which power Young Master Hu Long will pledge allegiance to!"
"Young Master Qian Shui from Black Water City of the North Frost Dynasty has a profound understanding of the Water Droplet Realm. It is said that he is also a Sword Cultivator, but no one has been able to withstand a single sword strike from him!"
"Then there’s Young Master Tian Xin from Seven Stars City of the Nan Chu Dynasty, who is said to have comprehended a unique realm known as the ’Star Concept’, indisputably the foremost of the younger generation within the Nan Chu Dynasty!"
"These Three Young Masters are some of the warriors who have already revealed a bit of their strength."
Ni Xiangen said with a light smile.
"Young Master Hu Long, Young Master Qian Shui, Young Master Tian Xin..., the names are good, but I wonder if they have the capabilities to match." Lin Bai said with a casual smile.
"You mentioned only three young masters, isn’t there also a fairy?" Lin Bai asked with a smile.
Ni Xiangen replied, "That fairy, it’s better left unsaid, her fame is not even worth mentioning compared to the Three Young Masters."
Lin Bai chuckled lightly, "Miss Ni Xiangen is too modest. The ’Wine Fairy’ who can brew such a pot of exquisite wine can hardly be an ordinary individual."
Ni Xiangen smiled lightly, "Brother Dongfang flatters me."
Lin Bai put down his wine cup and smiled faintly, "Actually, the reason I came here today was to see for myself just how strong the young giants of Lingnan are!"
Upon hearing this, Ni Xiangen’s eyes twinkled with amusement as she looked at Lin Bai, "Does Brother Dongfang want to have a little competition with me? If Brother Dongfang truly wishes to do so, then I must admit defeat in advance. I am no match for the Demonic Sword!"
Lin Bai shook his head and laughed, "Before I came, I did intend to have a little competition, but now that I am here, I no longer desire to."
Ni Xiangen asked curiously, "Why? Is my strength not to Brother Dongfang’s liking?"
Lin Bai laughed, "It’s because I can’t bring myself to be hard on a beautiful girl. If we really fought, I suspect I’d go easy, and then the Demonic Sword would not harm the girl but likely injure myself instead!"
"Hahaha."
Lin Bai laughed heartily.
Ni Xiangen also smiled continuously.
Would a Sword Cultivator who has practiced the Sword Art all his life use a sword to injure himself? Clearly, Lin Bai was joking.
Before coming to Chaoyang City, Lin Bai had heard about the three young giants and the fairy of Lingnan.
Moreover, Lin Bai knew that the owner of Qingxin Wine Shop in Chaoyang City was in fact the only young giant holding the "Fairy" title in Lingnan, Ni Xiangen!
After hearing this news, Lin Bai wanted to witness the strength of this young giant, but upon his arrival, he no longer wished to take action!
Because Lin Bai found that Ni Xiangen was much stronger than him...
"What realm is this? That it can be infused in wine and have the effect of weakening strength?" Lin Bai looked down, his eyes narrowed as he observed the Moonlight Fine Wine in his cup.

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