61: Chapter 61 The Fragrance of Spirit Valley Wine

By the time he returned to the ancestral hall, the night was already deep.

Lin Yue sat by the window, his fingertips tracing the dragon jade, his mind still savoring the bustling scene of Luoxia Workshop.

Lin Laosan's excitement reminded him of those figures busy striving for performance back on Earth, stirring a sense of peaceful warmth in his heart.

"Clan Chief, you haven't rested yet?"

Lin Hu's voice came from outside the door, carrying a measure of steadiness.

"Come in."

Lin Yue put away the dragon jade, looked up, and saw Lin Hu push the door open, holding a black ceramic jar in his hands.

The mouth of the jar was sealed with red cloth, and a rich fragrance subtly overflowed.

"This is the spirit grain wine Lin De just delivered. He said it was brewed according to the method you taught, using spirit spring water and freshly harvested spirit grain.

It was aged for three months buried beneath the Spirit Fields, and was just unsealed today."

Lin Hu placed the wine jar on the table, a hint of anticipation on his face.

"Your subordinate thinks it smells clearer than ordinary Spirit Wine. Would you like to try it?"

Lin Yue untied the red cloth, and a sweet, mellow wine fragrance instantly spread out, enveloping a faint Spiritual Qi, refreshing the mind upon smelling it.

He poured a small bowl. The liquid was amber, glistening softly under the lamp. He took a sip.

A warmth slid down his throat; his Dantian Qi Sea actually rippled slightly, and the circulation of Spiritual Power became smoother.

"It is indeed excellent."

Lin Yue nodded and said.

"This wine is mild. if Qi Refining Cultivators drink it regularly, it can nourish their Meridians. Foundation Establishment Cultivators can also drink it to relieve fatigue from Cultivation. This can be considered a stable business."

"When the people from the Tian Ling Merchant Guild arrive tomorrow, are we really going to entrust them with the consignment sales?"

Lin Hu was slightly doubtful.

"If we manage it ourselves, perhaps we could earn more."

"Earning more is secondary to spreading widely."

Lin Yue put down the wine bowl.

"The Tian Ling Merchant Guild has operated in Yun Province for a hundred years, and its channels spread throughout every city and town. Letting them handle consignment sales may seem like it dilutes the profit...

...but we can use their reputation to promote Sunset Town's spirit grain wine.

Once the name spreads, we can then open our own Wine Workshop branches. Only then can we truly stabilize the business."

Lin Hu suddenly realized, cupping his hands and saying:

"Clan Chief's considerations are far-reaching. Your subordinate has learned a lesson."

As the two were speaking, a slight fluctuation of Spiritual Power came from outside the courtyard.

Lin Hu's eyes flickered. Just as he was about to get up, Lin Yue raised a hand and pressed him down.

"It's someone from the Scouting Team."

Lin Yue looked toward the courtyard wall, his tone calm.

A moment later, a figure vaulted over the wall and saluted respectfully, saying:

"Clan Chief, Black Stone City has been quite calm recently. Aside from routine matters, the City Lord's Mansion has made no unusual moves.

It's just that... various markets in the city have recently seen an increase in outside merchants, who appear to be coming to attend the Merchant Guild Alliance Meeting."

Lin Yue nodded:

"Understood. Continue monitoring. Report any new developments immediately, and pay attention to concealment."

"Yes!"

The figure quietly departed again, like a drop of ink dissolving into the night.

"It seems all major powers are paying attention to the Yun Province Merchant Guild Alliance Meeting half a month from now."

Lin Hu said solemnly.

"Should we make some preparations beforehand?"

"Naturally, we must prepare."

Lin Yue said.

"However, we are not targeting anyone, but rather using this alliance meeting to spread the reputation of Sunset Town.

spirit grain wine is one part of it. Lin Shi's Magical Artifacts and Lin De's Medicinal Pills should also be made known to more people."

The next morning, the Steward of the Tian Ling Merchant Guild arrived on time.

It was a middle-aged Cultivator surnamed Qian, dressed in an embroidered robe, with a shrewd face. As soon as he saw Lin Yue, he cupped his hands and smiled:

"Clan Leader Lin is young and accomplished. Yesterday, I heard from my staff that you wished to discuss business, so I specifically rushed over this morning. Pardon the intrusion."

The two sat down in the ancestral hall. Lin Yue immediately took out a small jar of spirit grain wine:

"Steward Qian, please try this first."

Steward Qian poured half a bowl. As the wine liquid went down his throat, a look of surprise immediately flashed in his eyes:

"This spirit grain wine... the Spiritual Qi is mellow, and the texture is rich and thick. It's actually High Grade Spirit Wine!

Clan Leader Lin, how much stock do you have of such fine wine?"

"Currently, we have fifty jars stored in the cellar, and we can brew twenty new jars each month."

Lin Yue said.

"We wish to commission your Merchant Guild for consignment sales. We provide the wine, and you handle the distribution channels. The profit split will be seventy-thirty: seventy percent for us, thirty percent for your side."

Steward Qian quickly calculated in his mind. High Grade Spirit Wine was always scarce in Yun Province.

Especially this type, suitable for low-level Cultivators for daily consumption—the market is enormous.

Sunset Town provides the product, and they only need to provide the channels to take thirty percent of the profit. This was truly worthwhile.

"Deal!"

Steward Qian did not hesitate.

"However, Clan Leader Lin, if you can bring the spirit grain wine to participate in the Yun Province Merchant Guild Alliance Meeting in half a month, you will certainly achieve fame in one stroke.

Once the name spreads, let alone the eastern part of Yun Province, even Cultivators from the Main City will come seeking it."

This was exactly what Lin Yue wanted. He nodded and said:

"That's acceptable. Since this is our first time attending, we will need Steward Qian's guidance."

Steward Qian laughed:

"Clan Leader Lin is too polite. Since we are partners, we should naturally support each other.

Although there are various forces at the alliance meeting, the discussion is ultimately centered on Discussing the Dao through Commerce. As long as the goods are excellent, no one will cause trouble without reason."

The two then discussed the details of the consignment sales. Steward Qian departed happily with a small jar of spirit grain wine.

He said he needed to return to the Merchant Guild immediately to arrange the follow-up matters.

After seeing off Steward Qian, Lin Yue summoned everyone for a discussion.

"We must attend the Merchant Guild Alliance Meeting in half a month."

Lin Yue looked at the group, his gaze pausing briefly as it swept over the Grand Elder.

"Grand Elder, the clan cannot do without you maintaining order. For this trip, I ask you to remain in Sunset Town, preside over clan affairs, oversee the Town Protecting Array, and stabilize the rear."

The Grand Elder stroked his beard. Although his eyes showed a slight eagerness to go and see, he still responded in a deep voice:

"Clan Chief, rest assured. This old man will certainly guard the clan territory so you have no worries while you are away."

Lin Yue nodded and continued:

"Lin Shi, prepare ten High Grade Magical Artifacts that best showcase our craftsmanship.

Lin De, refine fifty bottles of High Grade qingling pill and ten bottles of spirit gathering pill. You must ensure the quality.

Lin Laosan, select twenty catties of the best-looking spirit grain and Spiritual Plants, package them in jade boxes, and use them as display items."

"Clan Chief, how many people should we bring?"

Lin Hu asked.

"Bring twelve Foundation Establishment Cultivators. Including you and me, fourteen people will suffice."

Lin Yue said.

"The main purpose is to display our strength, not to fight. Too many people would be cumbersome."

He looked at Lin Hu.

"In the next few days, arrange for the Sharp Soldiers Camp to practice the advanced version of the Seven Star Formation as usual. There's no need to target anyone specifically; just maintain the normal state."

"Yes!"

Lin Hu responded.

The meeting concluded, and the clan members went about their duties. Sunset Town was orderly.

The hammering sounds from the Magical Artifact Workshop were steady and powerful, and the medicinal fragrance from the Pill Workshop grew richer.

Clan members in the Spirit Fields carefully selected plump spirit grain. Even the children in the Scripture Transmission Room knew

that the clan was going to attend an important "Exchange Meeting" in half a month.

They all hoped their elders would bring back good news.

The Grand Elder, meanwhile, was in the stone house next to the ancestral hall, meticulously checking the formation core runes of the Town Protecting Array.

He also instructed the remaining Clan Elders to ensure the Spirit Essence Grotto-Mansion and the Secluded Stone Chamber were secured, showing meticulous caution at every step.

Lin Yue returned to his courtyard and sank his Divine Sense into his Cave Heaven.

13,500 points of Chaos Spiritual Qi were stored quietly. The branches and leaves of the World Tree gently swayed in the Spiritual Wind, and the Spiritual Qi became increasingly pure.