Chapter 4564: Dragon and Phoenix Brew

"How about having it refined within 100,000 years?" asked Wang Ruyan.

"No problem. Once it's refined, Madam Wang can simply send someone to Kunlun Immortal City to notify me, or you can contact me via a Spirit Transmission Mirror. I reside in Xuanming Tower," replied Huangfu Yu.

"Excellent!" Wang Ruyan agreed.

They chatted casually, and when the topic of Fourth-Tier Immortal Wine Masters arose, Huangfu Yu mentioned, "The Carefree Wanderer is currently in Kunlun Immortal City; he is a Fourth-Tier Immortal Wine Master, and I can contact him."

"Then we would be much obliged, Madam Huangfu," Wang Changsheng said, his face alight with joy. He hadn't expected to find a Fourth-Tier Immortal Wine Master so quickly, and he believed engaging this individual would not be an issue.

Huangfu Yu took out a communication disk that glowed with black light. She struck it with a magic art and made a series of gestures. "Fellow Daoist Lu will be here shortly; he also wishes to make your acquaintance," Huangfu Yu said with a smile, putting away the black communication disk.

After chatting for less than fifteen minutes, a knock came from outside the door. The Golden Ape Immortal Venerable flicked his sleeve, and the door opened. A tall, thin Daoist in a green robe entered, and the door closed behind him. He carried a green wooden sword on his back and had regular features. A strong scent of alcohol emanated from the green-robed Daoist, and his aura was as vast as the sea.

"This humble Daoist is the Carefree Wanderer. I greet the four fellow Daoists," the green-robed Daoist said, cupping his fists. His gaze swept across them before settling on Wang Changsheng.

Wang Changsheng and the other two introduced themselves, formally making their acquaintance.

"Fellow Daoist Lu, I heard from Madam Huangfu that you are an Immortal Wine Master. I would like to request your assistance in brewing a Fourth-Tier Immortal Wine," Wang Changsheng said sincerely, taking out a blue jade slip and handing it to the Carefree Wanderer.

The Carefree Wanderer took the jade slip and scanned it with his divine sense.

"I can assist, but I have one condition: Fellow Daoist Wang, please help me purify the crystal core of a Nine-Colored Chaos Beast from the Grand Unity Golden Immortal stage. This shouldn't be difficult for you, as you are related by marriage to the Nangong Immortal Clan," the Carefree Wanderer stated.

The Nangong Immortal Clan can use the Grand Supreme Creation Kettle to purify Chaos Beast crystal cores for free, provided they cover the material costs themselves. Leveraging this advantage, the Nangong Immortal Clan has rapidly expanded and strengthened its power in recent years. This is not a secret, nor has the Nangong Immortal Clan deliberately tried to conceal their growing strength.

"A small matter!" Wang Changsheng readily agreed. This was no difficult task for him.

After chatting for over two hours, Wang Changsheng, Wang Ruyan, Huangfu Yu, and the Carefree Wanderer bid their farewells.

Upon leaving Golden Ape Pavilion, Huangfu Yu parted ways with them. The Carefree Wanderer then accompanied Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan to the entrance of a vast estate, where a plaque bore the three large azure characters: "Azure Lotus Garden." This estate had been rented by the Wang family, specifically for their high-level cultivators to rest and entertain guests.

"Please, Fellow Daoist Lu, come inside," Wang Changsheng said, gesturing for the Carefree Wanderer to enter Azure Lotus Garden.

Inside a resplendent golden and jade hall, a plaque above the entrance read "Moon Blossom Hall" in large characters. A graceful woman in a golden dress sat on the main seat, while Osmanthus Fairy reported to her.

"Master, the Azure Lotus Couple has arrived at Kunlun Immortal City. Several Grand Unity Golden Immortals from both the Demon and Monster Races have also arrived, though the Grand Unity Golden Immortals from Joyful City have not yet appeared," Osmanthus Fairy reported.

"What about Divination Immortal? Has he arrived?" the woman in the golden dress inquired.

Moon Blossom Immortal, a Grand Unity Golden Immortal, is a disciple of the Kunlun Dao Ancestor and wields the Law of the Soul. Divination Immortal is also a Grand Unity Golden Immortal, highly skilled in divination, and has mastered the Law of Destiny.

"We haven't found any trace of him yet, but I've given instructions to report immediately if he appears," Osmanthus Fairy replied.

"Very well. Go send a message to the Azure Lotus Couple, informing them that I will host a small gathering at my residence in seven days. I will introduce them to some Grand Unity Golden Immortals there," Moon Blossom Immortal instructed.

"Yes, Master," Osmanthus Fairy responded, then departed to carry out the order.

Within Azure Lotus Garden, pavilions, terraces, and long water-side corridors dotted the landscape. Wang Changsheng and the Carefree Wanderer sat in an azure stone pavilion, sipping tea and chatting. The Carefree Wanderer had already helped Wang Changsheng brew the Dragon-Phoenix Brew, though it would not be ready to consume for another ten thousand years.

"So Fellow Daoist Wang also knows Fellow Daoist Cao? I hadn't expected that!" the Carefree Wanderer exclaimed in surprise.

"Since our last parting, I haven't heard any news of Fellow Daoist Cao. I wonder where he is now," Wang Changsheng remarked.

"Perhaps he went to the Desolate Immortal Realm. I heard the He family in the Desolate Immortal Realm is hosting an Immortal Wine Convention, and many Immortal Wine Masters have gone there. Had I not known about the Kunlun Dharma Assembly on Kunlun Immortal Island, I would have gone to the Desolate Immortal Realm myself," the Carefree Wanderer speculated.

"The Desolate Immortal Realm! An Immortal Wine Convention!" Wang Changsheng realized with a sudden understanding. No wonder there had been no news from Immortal Lord Dukang after he left Azure Lotus Island; he must have gone to the Desolate Immortal Realm.

Wang Ruyan walked over, holding a golden jade box. The Carefree Wanderer had provided the Nine-Colored Crystal Core, and Wang Ruyan had personally approached Nangong Yueshuo. Nangong Yueshuo was very willing to help, with the Wang family only needing to cover the purification costs. In fact, Wang Changsheng could purify the Nine-Colored Chaos Beast crystal core from the Grand Unity Golden Immortal stage himself. However, since the Carefree Wanderer specifically requested the Nangong Immortal Clan's assistance, they simply complied. If Wang Changsheng were to produce purified crystal cores, outsiders would most likely associate it with the Nangong Immortal Clan. However, purified crystal cores could also be obtained through fortuitous encounters or by seizing treasures from slain opponents. Purified crystal cores from high-level Chaos Beasts often led to fierce conflicts among immortals; such incidents were all too common. As long as they did not produce high-level purified crystal cores in large quantities, it would not pose a significant issue.

"Fellow Daoist Lu, here is the purified Nine-Colored Crystal Core you requested," Wang Ruyan said, handing the jade box to the Carefree Wanderer.

The Carefree Wanderer took the jade box, opened it, and found a Nine-Colored Crystal Core inside. He picked up the Nine-Colored Crystal Core and felt a pure, immense energy radiating from it.

"Thank you, Madam Wang," the Carefree Wanderer said with a joyful expression, expressing his gratitude.

"You're too kind, Fellow Daoist Lu. It's merely mutual assistance," Wang Ruyan said with a smile.

"I still have matters to attend to, so I will take my leave now. We can chat later," the Carefree Wanderer said, putting away the Nine-Colored Crystal Core and rising to depart.

After seeing off the Carefree Wanderer, Wang Changsheng entered a three-story azure pavilion. Less than fifteen minutes later, he emerged, holding a golden wine pot that contained the Dragon-Phoenix Brew. He placed the Dragon-Phoenix Brew into the Grand Time Formation, activated the array, and ten thousand years would pass in the blink of an eye.

Wang Changsheng went to Wang Ruyan's side and poured the golden wine into a cup. He picked up a wine glass, took a small sip, and immediately felt his body grow hot. His entire body felt as if it were being roasted by fire, his skin rapidly turned blood-red, veins bulged, and a powerful energy surged wildly within him. He quickly sat down cross-legged and circulated his energy to refine the powerful force.

An hour later, Wang Changsheng stood up, a look of joy on his face. "The body-tempering effect is excellent; it truly lives up to its name as a Fourth-Tier Immortal Wine," Wang Changsheng praised, draining the cup. Soon after, his face flushed crimson again. This time, it took him two hours to fully refine the potent energy contained within the immortal wine.