When 'God' Decides To Start Over

Chapter 659 - 271: Reuniting with the God of Slaughter’s Position

"Alright, madam." Li Xiu took the box of wine.

By chance or by design, as Madam released her grip, her fingertips gently glided across the back of Li Xiu’s hand.

"Little brother, the road is slippery, be careful not to fall." Madam said to Li Xiu with a teasing smile.

"I’ll be careful." Li Xiu carried the wine out of the tavern, and then took the bottles out of the box, laying them out on the long table outside.

Boxes of wine and plates of food were brought out, and Li Xiu noticed the food here consisted mainly of mushrooms and seafood, with fruits he had never seen before.

More and more people came to help, leaving Li Xiu puzzled: although they had never met him, they showed no surprise or distance upon seeing him, a stranger.

Perhaps it was because the residents were as full of love and passion as the city’s name, yet it still felt strange to Li Xiu.

The sky gradually darkened, and many had gathered in the small square. Old Wu was dragging a huge barrel over; the wooden barrel was as big as half a room. He gripped it with one hand over his shoulder and casually set it on the ground, showing no effort, as if the barrel were made of foam.

Before Bu’Er, the host, arrived, people had already started drinking.

Bottle after bottle was opened, and Old Wu’s barrel was tapped open too, filling cups with amber liquid.

The cups were larger than a face, yet someone lifted one to his face and soon drank it dry.

The man wiped away the remaining wine on his lips and boldly said, "Old Wu, your Rose Wine keeps getting more authentic, even better than Madam’s brew."

"Blind Tailor, what did you just say?" Dressed in a red gown like a thorny rose, Madam walked over and grabbed Blind Tailor’s ear.

Blind Tailor wasn’t angry; instead, he seemed to enjoy it as he smiled, "Old Wu’s wine is tasty, but Madam, your beauty’s even better. Fine wine and beautiful women—I want both."

"Get lost." Madam teased, letting go of Blind Tailor’s ear.

Hearing the name Rose Wine, Li Xiu was slightly taken aback, promptly getting a cup to pour himself some.

Old Wu handed him the cup larger than a face, "Little brother, that’s not the way to drink. You should use this."

"Alright." Li Xiu took the cup, turned the tap open, filled it up, and brought it to his mouth for a taste.

The wine was smooth and fragrant upon entry, with a strange aroma. Upon swallowing, a warmth spread in his stomach, and he felt cozy all over.

"The taste of this wine..." Li Xiu’s expression grew more complex.

The first wine he drank in the Nether House was named "Blood Rose." This wine, named Rose, lacked the word ’Blood,’ and its taste was very similar to Blood Rose, yet seemed to be missing something—not as intense.

"Little brother, how’s my wine?" Old Wu asked with a cheerful squint.

"Like a woman, gentle at first, passionate once embraced." Li Xiu replied.

Old Wu burst into laughter, patting Li Xiu’s shoulder, "Little brother, you understand wine. My Rose Wine, brewed from Love Roses unique to our City of Love, crafted with a secret recipe, is gentle yet fiery. Young people should drink more; this taste is stronger than love."

Saying that, Old Wu raised his cup to Li Xiu, clinking it with him, "For love...cheers..."

Seeing Old Wu drink it all in one go, Li Xiu had no choice but to finish his large cup of wine as well.

"Little brother, I’m the tavern’s boss. Your words upset me. As punishment, drink this." Madam placed a cup of wine before Li Xiu, "Try my Tender Lover. It’s far better than that old man’s brew."

Hearing the name, Li Xiu was surprised again.

The Tender Lover in the Nether House was something he’d mixed before.

The mint-colored wine in the cup had some differences from the Tender Lover in the Nether House.

Li Xiu took the cup and drank with Madam as well.

After setting down her cup, Madam asked with a soft smile, "How’s my Tender Lover?"

"Entwining, lingering endlessly, like a woman’s obsession, this wine could be deadly." Li Xiu said with a smile.

"Not just the wine could be deadly." Madam replied with a suggestive look.

Li Xiu wondered if the wine could truly be fatal. He was genuinely puzzled now.

The wine’s aroma was very similar to Tender Lover, yet still lacked something, differing slightly.

"Madam, what is this wine brewed from?" Li Xiu asked.

"The recipe is the foundation of my tavern, my lifeline, naturally not shared with outsiders. If you want to know, it’s simple enough; what my tavern lacks is a boss." Madam said with a half-smile.

"Madam, you’re trying to court a young lad. Shameless, aren’t you? Little brother’s so young, don’t ruin him. If you’re truly lonely, come ruin me; I’ll bear all the blame." Blind Tailor chuckled.

The people next to them cheered, the atmosphere joyous.

"Get lost, you old thing, I’m not even interested." Madam’s words sparked another round of cheerful laughter.