Ten Thousand Dragons Technique-Chapter 196: Divine Wine?

Faced with the Star Pavilion Master’s threat, Lin Xuan was completely unfazed. His gift was, after all, extremely precious. 𝒻𝘳ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝒷𝘯ℴ𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝑐ℴ𝑚

Lin Xuan waved his hand and produced a jar. It was a simple clay jar, rather plain and even a little ugly.

The surrounding crowd was stunned, glancing at one another in disbelief.

What is happening? This isn’t what we expected at all. Isn’t that just a jar made of mud? How could that possibly be a Treasure? What a joke!

The Star Pavilion Master sneered, "Boy, surely you don’t consider this a Treasure, do you?"

The people from Sword Casting Manor frowned. Iron Mountain and Tieyun exchanged a look. "Is this kid playing us for fools again? Does he take the people of our manor for idiots?"

Looks like putting him in the corner didn’t teach him a lesson. We should have just thrown him out immediately!

"Why are you in such a rush?" Lin Xuan shot the Star Pavilion Master an eye-roll. "The gift is *inside* the jar."

The Star Pavilion Master snorted coldly and asked, "So what’s inside the jar?"

Lin Xuan replied, "Fine wine, of course."

Wine? Everyone was taken aback. They hadn’t expected Lin Xuan to offer wine as well.

The Star Pavilion Master laughed heartily. If Lin Xuan had offered anything else, he might have had a chance to surpass them. But wine? Impossible. The wine their Star Pavilion had gifted was one of the 36 famous wines. Even the Wangyue Pavilion Master had only presented a Spirit Wine from the list of seventy-two, a full grade below theirs. And this Lin Xuan? He was just a minor disciple from Wangyue Pavilion. What kind of wine could he possibly produce?

Shangguan Hao scoffed, "Don’t tell me you just scooped up some random wine to present to the Manor Master. How ridiculous."

Leng Rushuang frowned. "This is no place for you to cause trouble. Leave at once."

Others whispered amongst themselves.

"Random wine? How absurd!" Lin Xuan snorted coldly. "The gift I brought for the Manor Master is not random at all. This is a fine wine I have treasured for a long time. To be honest, I’m a little reluctant to part with it."

"What kind of wine is it, exactly?" the two emissaries from the manor asked curiously.

"It is one of the ten Divine Wines!" Lin Xuan declared.

Divine Wine!

The two emissaries were dumbfounded. A wave of shock swept through the hall, and everyone froze.

The ten Divine Wines were things of legend, ranked even higher than the 36 famous wines. They were considered the most supreme of all wines.

Lin Xuan possesses one of the ten Divine Wines? It’s absolutely unbelievable!

Shangguan Hao was stunned. Leng Rushuang felt deeply embarrassed. Even the Star Pavilion Master was caught completely off guard. He had just mocked Lin Xuan for being unable to produce any decent wine. Yet, in the blink of an eye, the boy had presented a Divine Wine. The Star Pavilion Master’s face burned with shame.

But he quickly recovered and snorted, "Impossible! How could you possibly have a Divine Wine?"

The Star Pavilion Master couldn’t believe it. He himself had searched all over the Great Xia Country and had never found a single jar of Divine Wine. How could Lin Xuan possibly possess one?

"You’re lying! You’re bluffing!" the Star Pavilion Master shouted coldly.

The crowd erupted upon hearing this. Someone remarked, "I find it hard to believe, too."

"Divine Wine hasn’t appeared in years. They say not even the royal family has any. How could he possibly have it?"

"Sigh, he’s probably just bluffing. That Lin Xuan loves to boast."

After all, Lin Xuan had previously claimed he could defeat Chu Zhongtian, which was clearly a boast. This time, he must be bluffing again.

A Divine Wine? What a joke!

The two emissaries frowned. They didn’t believe him either.

Iron Mountain and Tieyun shot to their feet, shouting coldly, "Lin Xuan, how audacious! How dare you! What do you take our Sword Casting Manor for? A pack of fools? I was willing to overlook your previous transgressions, but now, you will apologize immediately!"

「Meanwhile」

The Wangyue Pavilion Master’s expression fell. This is bad. Lin Xuan is bluffing again. He’s going to offend the Sword Casting Manor!

Ye Qingwu stomped her foot in frustration. Oh dear, why is this boy so much trouble! She urged, "Junior Brother Lin, apologize! Quickly!"

The surrounding elders hastily tried to persuade him. "This isn’t the time for boasting! You mustn’t anger the Sword Casting Manor!"

"Senior Sister Ye, esteemed elders, please rest assured. I am not bluffing. This jar truly contains Divine Wine," Lin Xuan replied confidently.

Ye Qingwu was nearly in tears from anxiety. Would it kill you to not boast for once?

The other elders could only sigh in resignation.

Shangguan Hao sneered. Idiot.

Leng Rushuang shook her head. "He’s certainly full of hot air."

"You cannot possibly have a Divine Wine," the Star Pavilion Master snorted again.

"And what if I do?"

"If you do, I will eat this wine jar right here!"

"Alright. You said it." Lin Xuan fixed his gaze on the Star Pavilion Master. "You are a Pavilion Master. You’d better keep your word."

The Star Pavilion Master sneered, "This Pavilion Master’s word is his bond." He simply couldn’t believe Lin Xuan possessed a Divine Wine. It’s something not even the royal family has. How could this boy possibly own it? He added, "If you fail to produce a Divine Wine, then I must teach you a lesson."

Iron Mountain and Tieyun declared, "Boy, if what’s in that jar is not a Divine Wine, we will have you thrown out ourselves.

"You will never set foot in Sword Casting Manor again for the rest of your life.

"And you can forget about ever obtaining a single weapon from our manor."

"Rest assured, it is most certainly a Divine Wine." With an air of complete confidence, Lin Xuan walked forward. He reached the table, picked up several empty bowls, and placed them before the crowd. Then, with a loud POP, he unsealed the clay jar.

GURGLE, GURGLE, GURGLE.

Lin Xuan poured two bowls of wine and said with a smile, "Everyone, please have a taste."

The two emissaries, along with Iron Mountain and Tieyun, quickly leaned in to look. The members of the other families and sects also craned their necks, their curiosity piqued.

"This is a Divine Wine?" the two emissaries murmured, their brows furrowed in doubt.

Iron Mountain and Tieyun added coldly, "Why is this wine so murky?"

"Is it really drinkable?"

"Could it be poisonous?"

"Don’t tell me you just filled this with river water to deceive us!"

"This isn’t a Divine Wine at all," Shangguan Hao stepped forward and declared coldly. "The famous wine our Star Pavilion acquired is crystal clear when poured. This wine is so murky, how could it possibly be a Divine Wine?"

Leng Rushuang agreed. "The grade of a Divine Wine far surpasses that of a famous wine. Logically, it should be even clearer."

"And haven’t you noticed? This wine has no scent at all."

The crowd was taken aback. That’s right! Whether it was the 36 famous wines or the seventy-two Spirit Wines from before, opening the jars had released a rich aroma that stirred everyone’s Spiritual Power. Yet with this wine, there was no scent at all. The Spiritual Power within their bodies remained completely placid. How could this possibly be a Divine Wine?

It’s just muddy water!

"Lin Xuan, you are beyond insolent!" the Star Pavilion Master roared. "You dare to publicly mock the Sword Casting Manor! What punishment do you deserve for such a crime?" He took a step forward, his power erupting from his body. He intended to personally suppress Lin Xuan.

Seeing this, the Wangyue Pavilion Master rushed over to block the Star Pavilion Master. "Lin Xuan is still just a boy, perhaps he was being reckless! I’ll have him apologize," she pleaded. "I will apologize on his behalf."

"Absolutely not! I will teach him a lesson myself," the Star Pavilion Master snarled, refusing to back down. "I’ll give him a lesson he’ll never forget and teach him to know his place!" The Star Pavilion Master was unwilling to let such a perfect opportunity slip by. He prepared to make his move, perhaps even using this chance to cripple Lin Xuan.

Iron Mountain roared in anger, "So you really were bluffing! You were playing us for fools!"

Tieyun angrily swiped the bowl of wine off the table. He commanded coldly, "Men! Throw this boy out!"