411: A heavy drinker?

"So, don't even think about it, I only have this one gourd." Huang Rong looked at Beggar Clan Leader with a smug expression.

Seeing how Huang Rong treasured the item, Beggar Clan Leader knew that getting more from her was probably hopeless. He didn't even know how she agreed to give him that one cup earlier.

Now, she definitely wouldn't give any more.

Suddenly, he remembered that the wine was brought out by Duan Zhengchun. If he could produce one gourd, he must have more. But looking around him, there didn't seem to be any place to store wine.

Never mind, I'll ask first and see.

"Ahem, Prince Duan, this wine came from you, so you must have more than just this one gourd, right?" Beggar Clan Leader looked at Duan Zhengchun with a pleading expression, his eyes full of anticipation.

"Yes, but..."

Duan Zhengchun didn't continue, instead looking at Beggar Clan Leader with a smile.

Seeing Duan Zhengchun's reaction, Beggar Clan Leader was taken aback for a moment before understanding what he meant.

This guy won't let go of the hawk without seeing the rabbit. But the problem is, I don't have anything worthwhile to offer.

He has everything I have, and he also has things I don't. What can I possibly give him?

"No, Prince Duan, I don't have anything in my possession that could catch your eye." Beggar Clan Leader looked at Duan Zhengchun with a depressed expression.

"That's true. However, I would like to witness the Beggars Sect's Dog Beating Staff Technique. I wonder if Seventh Master could demonstrate it for me." Duan Zhengchun thought for a moment before looking at Beggar Clan Leader.

"The Dog Beating Staff Technique? Even if you see it, it's useless. Without the accompanying Mind-Cultivation Technique, you would only grasp its form, not its essence, and you wouldn't be able to unleash its true power." Beggar Clan Leader looked at Duan Zhengchun with confusion.

"That's my concern. Just tell me if you'll do it or not!" Duan Zhengchun looked at Beggar Clan Leader with a calm tone.

This time, Beggar Clan Leader hesitated. The Dog Beating Staff Technique was a secret of the Beggars Sect, not to be passed on to outsiders. However, he would only perform it once without teaching the Mind-Cultivation Technique's oral formulas, so it shouldn't violate the sect's rules.

As for whether Duan Zhengchun could comprehend its true essence, that was beyond his control.

"Alright, in that case, I agree." Beggar Clan Leader, unable to resist the temptation of the fine wine, finally agreed to Duan Zhengchun's request.

Immediately, Beggar Clan Leader performed the Thirty-Six Stances of the Dog Beating Staff Technique in front of Duan Zhengchun.

Watching Beggar Clan Leader perform the Dog Beating Staff Technique, Duan Zhengchun's expression remained unchanged. He had felt some anticipation initially, but now it seemed rather unimpressive.

This might be related to his own Realm. At his level, these Martial Artist moves weren't considered particularly profound.

Overwhelming force defeats ten techniques—this wasn't just an empty saying. Any technique was insufficient in the Face of absolute power.

"So, what do you think? My Beggars Sect's Thirty-Six Stances of the Dog Beating Staff Technique are decent, right?" Beggar Clan Leader looked at Duan Zhengchun with a proud expression.

"Seventh Master, although this is the direct lineage martial art of your Beggars Sect, it seems your Cultivation in it isn't quite complete."

"Even though only the Sect Leader can learn it, after learning it, you haven't reached a state of perfection."

"If you could achieve perfection, your combat power would greatly improve, Seventh Master." Duan Zhengchun said.

"Uh, hehe... You're right about that. Over the years, I've been delayed in my Cultivation due to some matters within the sect."

"When I get the chance, I'll find a successor. At my age, it's time to step down. Otherwise, the members below might start complaining." Beggar Clan Leader nodded.

"Hehe... Prince Duan, look, I've performed the Dog Beating Staff Technique, so about that wine..." Beggar Clan Leader looked at Duan Zhengchun with an ingratiating smile.

Duan Zhengchun glanced at Huang Rong, who instantly understood. She picked up the wine gourd and poured Beggar Clan Leader a cup.

Beggar Clan Leader excitedly picked up the wine cup, his Face showing an intoxicated expression.

"This wine is simply Divine Nectar. How could such an exquisite wine exist in the mortal world?"

"This Old Beggar's life is worth it now." Beggar Clan Leader sighed emotionally before downing the cup in one gulp.

As the Spirit Wine entered his stomach, Beggar Clan Leader began circulating his Cultivation Technique. The aura around him started to grow more robust.

After the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, the Spirit Wine's effects were fully unleashed. A terrifying aura erupted from Beggar Clan Leader, soaring skyward.

Finally, with the power of two cups of Spirit Wine, Beggar Clan Leader successfully broke through to the Great Grandmaster Realm.

This Breakthrough aura caused another commotion, startling all the Martial Artists in the entire city.

"Holy shit, no way? Someone else broke through to the Great Grandmaster Realm? Looking at the location, it's the same place as the previous Breakthrough. Could there be some treasure there?"

"Hard to say. That place is a restaurant. What treasure could be in a restaurant? Probably some expert is there. Don't forget the previous murderous intent; the weakest was at least Heavenly Human Realm."

Remembering the previous chilling murderous intent warning, some who wanted to go take a look abandoned the idea.

There was no other way. Even if they were curious, they needed the strength to back it up.

"Prince, I didn't expect Seventh Master to break through so quickly. It was much simpler than my Breakthrough." Huang Rong looked at Duan Zhengchun with a depressed expression.

"Your situations are completely different. You're only at the Xiantian Realm, and you just reached it not long ago."

"Seventh Master is different. He's been stuck at Peak Grandmaster for several years. It's normal for him to break through with the help of the Spirit Wine's spiritual power." Duan Zhengchun explained with a smile.

"Spirit Wine? Prince, are you saying this wine is Spirit Wine?" Huang Rong looked at the wine gourd in her hand in surprise.

"Of course. Otherwise, how could two cups of wine allow him to break through to the Great Grandmaster Realm?" Duan Zhengchun said.

"No wonder this wine can enhance strength. So it's Spirit Wine."

"But, Prince, is this Spirit Wine the kind I think it is?" Huang Rong looked at Duan Zhengchun in amazement.

"This kind of wine shouldn't exist in the Nine Provinces Continent. As for how I obtained it, you'll understand in the future." Duan Zhengchun said.

Huang Rong nodded, knowing Duan Zhengchun was unwilling to say more, so she didn't press further.

She knew it was better not to pry too much into a man's affairs. When he didn't want to talk, asking was useless. When he wanted to talk, he would say it even without being asked.

After the aura around Beggar Clan Leader calmed down, he opened his eyes. Feeling the changes in his body, he couldn't help but roar towards the sky.

"Haha... I broke through. I finally broke through!"

"Alright, Seventh Master, it's just the Great Grandmaster Realm. Do you have to be so excited?" Huang Rong covered her ears nearby, looking displeased.

Beggar Clan Leader, who had been excited, froze upon hearing Huang Rong's words, his expression instantly turning sour.

"Hey, Girl Rong, aren't you being too disrespectful?"

"This Old Beggar finally managed to break through. Isn't it okay to be happy? Do you have to crush me like this?" Beggar Clan Leader looked at Huang Rong with a depressed expression.

"Seventh Master, when did your skin become so thin? Can't you handle this?" Huang Rong looked at Beggar Clan Leader with exaggerated surprise.

"No, you girl, when did you become so sharp-tongued? Could it be you're influenced by this kid?" Beggar Clan Leader looked at Huang Rong with a strange expression.

"Seventh Master, you shouldn't speak carelessly. Don't forget who helped you break through!" Huang Rong looked at Beggar Clan Leader with a serious expression.