On the street, Xu Chang'an gradually slowed his pace.
The suddenly appearing "urgent task" was simply to let him relax for half a day and then receive a reward for free.
This task... is really quite urgent.
Actually, Xu Chang'an thought that if he were in the middle of a battle, or trapped in danger and couldn't escape for a short time, then the system giving him a relaxing task would still be challenging.
What's going on now?
Why is there such a system in the world, making it so obvious that rewards are given freely?
Xu Chang'an felt that his system was still that strange form as before.
Anyway, why not take advantage when there's something good? Maybe in the system's view, balancing work and rest is also a form of cultivation for one's mindset.
Xu Chang'an shook his head, somewhat looking forward to seeing what the system would put in the mall after he completed this task.
...
After deciding to buy wine, Xu Chang'an headed towards the little alcohol shop.
Beisang City is very large, although famous for its brothels and courtesans in Qing Province, its security is very good. After all, it is a town very close to Chaoyun Sect, and here, young masters and ladies often come to visit.
Even though it rained last night, and water was pooling on the ground, it did not dampen the enthusiasm of the courtesans and young masters for fun.
Xu Chang'an walked through the streets, his brow slightly furrowed.
Along the way, Xu Chang'an found that the cultivators in the city had increased by tens of times compared to before.
And this is even with his low cultivation level, unable to see the whole picture.
Indeed, as Chaoyun Sect opens its doors and welcomes guests from all directions, as the largest brothel near the sect... naturally, it attracts many cultivators.
A mix of fish and dragons, all kinds of people are present.
Thanks to Chaoyun Sect's regulations, otherwise, even if only a small part of these many cultivators caused a disturbance, it would be a considerable disaster for ordinary people.
Xu Chang'an was still wearing the deacon's robe of the Chaoyun Sect's outer sect at this time, with no intention of hiding his identity, which attracted many people's attention along the way.
These gazes were varied; some were gentle, others not so friendly.
Evidently, not all who are welcomed are guests.
In such a situation, Xu Chang'an was even more unwilling to leave Yun Qian alone in Beisang City.
Yun Qian's beauty, which Steward Zhu has personally certified.
Even though he entrusted Steward Zhu to help take care of her, if any cultivators forcefully tried to make a move on Yun Qian, he wouldn't be sure if Steward Zhu could arrive in time.
In the past, leaving Yun Qian in Beisang City was unavoidable, but now that he can bring his wife up the mountain... he would seize this opportunity no matter what.
First, go prepare some good wine.
His family's Miss Yun doesn't handle alcohol well; she gets drunk easily, and when drunk, she looks beautiful. Xu Chang'an remembered when he occasionally brewed wine for Yun Qian to drink back on the island.
"Hmm..."
Xu Chang'an entered the alcohol shop in Beisang City where he was most frequently a guest. It was originally recommended by Zhu Pingniang, and after Xu Chang'an bought it once, he became a regular.
The shop was not large, and compared to the bustling taverns of Beisang City, it appeared a bit simple, but it was quiet and the taste of the alcohol was quite good.
As soon as he entered, he was greeted by the rich fragrance of the wine, making his mouth water.
The small shop was quiet, without a single customer.
"Two small flasks of Jade Dew, to go." Xu Chang'an placed some silver on the counter and said to the person in front of him.
"Alright, Young Master Xu, do you want it with a clean finish this time?" The delicate Wine Lady with a white cloth tied around her head, tall and slim, smiled warmly at Xu Chang'an.
"The same as always." Xu Chang'an replied with a smile.
He still didn't have the ability to use Spiritual Qi to help Yun Qian relieve her hangover.
His wife's alcohol tolerance was low; if it was too strong, she would be groggy when she woke the next day, and Xu Chang'an couldn't bear to let Yun Qian have a headache from a hangover.
The Wine Lady took Xu Chang'an's silver to draw the wine, and as she walked away, she looked at Xu Chang'an secretly.
Having been born as an artiste-courtesan and redeemed herself, she opened a small shop with the help of Steward Zhu. Business was not good, but it was enough to get by.
She was very grateful to Xu Chang'an for often taking care of her business.
Young Master Xu was so gentle; what kind of a tender scene would it be when he returned home to drink with his wife?
The young Wine Lady merely thought about it, and a faint blush appeared on her face.
No one could blame the Wine Lady, as the Jade Dew wine, given its name, easily made one's imagination roam.
"Young Master Xu, your Jade Dew." The Wine Lady walked over with one hand behind her, carrying the wine flask towards Xu Chang'an.
"Thank you." Xu Chang'an took the wine flask, feeling a little puzzled by the slight blush on the young lady's face.
"How could it be your turn to say thanks to me?" Seeing Xu Chang'an about to leave, the Wine Lady mustered up the courage to say, "Young Master Xu..."
"Hmm?" Xu Chang'an turned around.
"I... I brewed some yellow wine; it tastes quite good." The Wine Lady took out an exquisite wine jar from behind herself and said, "Thanks for taking care of me. I hope Young Master Xu will accept it. The wine is brewed from glutinous rice and has a mild effect. Miss Yun can handle it too."
Looking at Xu Chang'an's eyes, the Wine Lady spoke hurriedly: "I don't have anyone I can interact with..."
"Would you like me to give some suggestions? Sure." Xu Chang'an nodded and accepted the wine jar from the Wine Lady.
Indeed, he had helped the Wine Lady with many things, and he wouldn't be so heartless as to refuse even a gift of thanks from her.
Originally a gift with affection turned into a 'sample' after just a few words from Xu Chang'an.
Xu Chang'an accepted the wine, but maintained a distant attitude and space, which made the Wine Lady a bit disappointed. But she was quite happy to see him willing to try her wine.
"Ding-ling... ding-ling..."
At this moment, a series of tinkling bell sounds suddenly came from outside, and a young girl pushed open the door, shouting, "Shopkeeper, one pot of Moonlit to try!"
The Wine Lady and Xu Chang'an looked over at the same time.
They saw a very cute little girl who looked about ten years old, wearing a floral dress, with long hair tied into a ponytail, and a little bell was dangling around her waist, jingling as she walked.
"Young lady, Moonlit is a strong liquor." The Wine Lady said warmly, "I also sell fruit juice here. Would you like some?"
"Who are you looking down on?" The little girl, dissatisfied, raised her head and then caught sight of Xu Chang'an holding wine, pausing in astonishment. She pointed at Xu Chang'an, exclaiming, "Is it you?"
"Is it me?" Xu Chang'an squinted his eyes slightly.
Xu Chang'an always paid attention to events happening around his home, so he naturally knew this little girl was the child who had moved next door to him a few days ago.
Xu Chang'an also knew his wife could speak a few words with this newly moved girl.
Yet, there was a Spiritual Qi fluctuation on her, indicative of a cultivator.
But after finding out her residence was arranged by Zhu Pingniang, he temporarily put down his guard.
"Didn't you tell Ms. Yun... that you were going back to the sect to get busy? Why are you here!" The little girl's eyes widened, and then her gaze shifted back and forth between Xu Chang'an and the blushing young Wine Lady, looking very much like a cat sniffing out a fishy scent.
"I knew it, you're out here looking for women behind Ms. Yun's back!" The little girl looked at Xu Chang'an in shock.