The Divine Urban Physician Chapter 3778: Ancient Wine God Sect (Third Update)

Lin Rutian’s eyes suddenly ignited with a bright gleam as he mustered a smile, saying, "As long as this endeavor proceeds without a hitch, what does it even matter if the people from the Dark Domain discover my origins and my destination today?"

He then took a slow sip of the Spiritual Tea in his cup, continuing, "Furthermore, I am aware that Young Master Ye is an astute individual. He took a considerable risk to make this journey in order to secure my allegiance. Therefore, why would he divulge this information afterward? My demise would offer you no advantage."

"Indeed, I firmly believe that your continued existence, Young Master Ye, serves me far better than your death."

Ye Chen regarded Lin Rutian with an intense gaze for a moment before a smile touched his lips, and he downed the Spiritual Tea in his cup in a single, decisive gulp.

The primary reason for his inquiry stemmed from a deep-seated worry: would Lin Rutian betray him once his objective was achieved?

After all, the saying goes that only the dead can keep a secret permanently, doesn't it?

However, it now appeared that eliminating him would not yield any significant benefits for Lin Rutian.

Ye Chen rose to his feet and moved towards the door, remarking casually, "Young Master Lin's perception is undeniably keen. Attempting to extinguish my life would undoubtedly incur a severe price; even with Young Master Lin's considerable influence, bearing such a cost might prove exceedingly challenging."

Lin Rutian was momentarily taken aback by these words, then let out a chuckle, shaking his head. Was this a veiled threat?

It seemed he had somewhat underestimated the cunning of this Young Master Ye.

Slowly setting down his teacup, Lin Rutian observed the beads of perspiration on his palm, his eyes flickering with a trace of bewilderment as he softly murmured, "After merely a few days apart, why has this Young Master Ye become so much more imposing?"

As the esteemed young master of Jiuqing Mountain, with years of experience etched into his being, Lin Rutian was naturally no ordinary individual. From his earliest days, he possessed an exceptionally acute sensitivity to peril!

Even though the Annihilation Spirit Stone rendered him incapable of discerning an opponent's precise strength, any imminent threat to his life would trigger an automatic, involuntary response from Lin Rutian's very body!

He looked up in the direction Ye Chen had departed, his heart rate gradually escalating, his very gaze betraying a slight tremor...

If he had made even a single misstep earlier, perhaps this Young Master Ye would have indeed acted decisively and ended his life on the spot...

Three days later, the flying ship abruptly began its descent, angling sharply downwards.

Before long, Lin Rutian, Elder Jun, and Ye Chen found themselves arriving within the embrace of a vast mountain range.

Gazing upon the majestic, towering peaks spread out before him, Lin Rutian declared, "From this point onward, we must proceed on foot. This mountain range is enveloped by a powerful formation; traversing it via flying ship would render us incapable of reaching our intended destination."

Ye Chen simply nodded, and the trio commenced their trek into the mountains.

Throughout their journey, Lin Rutian maintained a deliberately unhurried pace; it was, in fact, rather slow!

Yet, Ye Chen couldn't help but notice that Lin Rutian's footsteps possessed a distinctly peculiar quality!

His steps seemed to follow a unique, almost mystical rhythm, as if meticulously aligning with specific, unseen coordinates...

It became apparent that navigating this formation required more than mere walking; a specific, precise method of stepping was absolutely essential!

After traversing the terrain for approximately half a day, the surrounding scenery abruptly transformed before the eyes of the three travelers—the rugged mountain rocks and dense foliage dissolved like wisps of green smoke, replaced by the imposing facade of a grand mansion!

A middle-aged man with a benevolent countenance stood before the mansion's entrance, bowing respectfully to Lin Rutian and announcing, "Young Master Lin, you have arrived. The Family Head has been anticipating your arrival for some time now."

Lin Rutian cast a thoughtful glance at the mansion before him, then inquired of the middle-aged man, "Steward Chen, why does the entry feel unusually swift on this occasion?"

The middle-aged man let out a chuckle, responding, "This Shifting Shadow Array periodically adjusts its spatial coordinates, which is likely why it differs from the steps you took during your previous visits."

Lin Rutian nodded slowly, a flicker of understanding crossing his face, "Ah, so that is the reason."

In the following moment, he graciously ushered Ye Chen and Elder Jun into the magnificent mansion.

Under Steward Chen's attentive guidance, the trio soon reached the opulent banquet hall, where a dignified, imposing middle-aged man clad in a resplendent red robe was seated prominently upon the honored main seat.

Upon sighting Lin Rutian, the middle-aged man rose with a welcoming smile and approached, exclaiming, "Young Master Lin, it has been quite some time. Please, do have a seat."

Having spoken, he shifted his gaze towards Ye Chen and Elder Jun, who stood behind Lin Rutian, and inquired with a subtle curiosity in his expression, "And who might this young gentleman be?"

Lin Rutian offered a faint smile, replying, "He is merely a friend. I trust you have been in good health, Chen Family Master."

Ye Chen's eyes briefly scanned the Chen Family Master; the man's sheer height appeared to surpass two and a half meters!

At that precise moment, the expansive table was already adorned with an abundance of exquisite delicacies and fine beverages. Once the group had taken their designated seats according to their relative statuses, the red-robed Chen Family Master lifted a wine goblet and, extending it towards Lin Rutian, declared, "Young Master Lin, should this grand undertaking culminate in success, you shall undoubtedly secure the coveted position of the next sect master of Jiuqing Mountain."

Chen first raised his cup, offering congratulations on your swift ascent within the Netherworld and the Dark Domain, heralding a momentous impact!

With that, he emptied the spirit wine from his goblet!

The Chen Family Master, after concluding his drink, regarded Lin Rutian with a perplexed look and inquired, "Young Master Lin, why is this? Does the fare and drink not meet your approval?"

At this juncture, Lin Rutian's gaze fell upon the wine in his goblet, resembling purple jade, yet his expression remained vacant, as if lost in contemplation.

For a brief while, an unsettling stillness descended upon the hall...

Ye Chen's eyes flickered, his spiritual energy subtly circulating within his body, poised for action at any moment.

However, just then, Lin Rutian lifted his head, directed his attention to the Chen Family Master, and chuckled, "Chen Family Master, our previous arrangement was not precisely this."

"Indeed?" The Chen Family Master's brow creased slightly; "Young Master Lin, what is your meaning?"

Lin Rutian abruptly twisted his palm, revealing a dark wine jug resting within. He fixed his stare upon the Chen Family Master and stated, "This wine is the Red Cloud Jade Brew from the Ancient Wine God Sect. Chen Family Master, renowned for your appreciation of fine wines, specifically requested this during our last encounter, insisting I procure a jug for the next meeting. Now, why has the Chen Family Master taken it upon himself to provide the libations? Did my efforts in obtaining this Red Cloud Jade Brew go to waste?"

Ye Chen, upon hearing this, narrowed his eyes slightly. The Ancient Wine God Sect is celebrated for its exquisite wines, and the spirits they produce are considered divine nectar, vastly superior to common spirit wines! It is the favored drink among the esteemed and noble scions of the Dark Domain! Their ancient techniques for winemaking have long since vanished, rendering each barrel of spirit wine from the Wine God Sect of incalculable worth! Moreover, the Red Cloud Jade Brew is considered a High-level spirit wine even within the esteemed ranks of the Ancient Wine God Sect! Furthermore, the spirit wines crafted by the Wine God Sect possess a peculiar characteristic: they are utterly impervious to poisoning! Any venom introduced into the Wine God Sect's spirit wines would invariably transform the entire cask of magnificent wine into foul, putrid wastewater!