Master of Martial Arts, please enjoy a drunken revelry in the martial world.

Chapter 17 Early Stages of the Postnatal Life

Host: Gu Qianbei

Age: 23 years old

Cultivation level: Early stage of the Acquired Realm

Occupation: Winemaker

Industry: A Thousand Sorrows

Wealth: 138 taels, 5 mace, and 6 wen

Techniques: Nine Heavens Wine Transformation Technique, Golden Light Mantra, Sunflower Acupoint Striking Technique, Bone Dislocation Technique, Phoenix Dance Six Illusions.

Completed recipes: Dragon Tiger Wine, Sunflower Sunflower Brew.

After a long while, Gu Qianbei opened her eyes, feeling as if she had been reborn.

"Is this what the early stage of the Acquired Realm feels like? It's several times stronger than the ninth rank. No wonder they say that only the Acquired Realm is considered the true gateway to martial arts."

In general, the elite disciples of major sects are mostly at the acquired cultivation level, while those at the innate cultivation level are sect elders.

A Grandmaster can be the leader of a sect, while a Great Grandmaster is a powerful figure who can establish his own sect, such as the Five Greats.

Those who are at the highest level, such as Celestial Beings and Earthly Immortals, generally do not take action in the martial arts world.

Or rather, ordinary people would hardly ever see them.

Nowadays, the only terrestrial deity that can be openly seen is the one from Wudang Mountain.

"This sunflower-infused wine is much more potent than the Dragon Tiger Wine. It seems I can drink it for a while, and it might even help me break through to the mid-stage of the Acquired Realm."

Gu Qianbei put the sunflower-infused wine into his personal wine gourd for his daily cultivation.

After doing all that, Gu Qianbei went to sleep contentedly.

Early the next morning.

Bai Zhantang then knocked on the door of Qianchousi.

"Xiao Gu, this is a diagram of acupoints on the human body that I drew. It shows the effects of striking them. Take it and memorize it carefully; it will be very useful for practicing the Sunflower Acupoint Striking Technique."

Looking at the acupoint chart with ink that had just dried, Gu Qianbei solemnly accepted it.

"Thanks, Lao Bai."

"Don't be so formal. I'm still thinking about your wine."

Bai Zhantang said with a grin.

"Speaking of which, the new wine was brewed yesterday, would you like to try some?"

"That sounds great! Let's give it a try!"

Soon, a bowl of pale yellow wine appeared in front of Bai Zhantang.

"This wine is called Sunflower Sunflower Brew, you should try it."

Bai Zhantang didn't stand on ceremony and drank the wine in the bowl in one gulp.

"Excellent wine!"

Just as Bai Zhantang finished speaking and was about to add some words of praise, he suddenly felt a burning sensation all over his body, and his internal energy began to stir restlessly.

"This is……"

Bai Zhantang was shocked to discover that this was a long-awaited sign of a breakthrough in internal energy!

In the past two years, he has retired from the martial arts world and worked as a waiter at Tongfu Inn. He has basically stopped cultivating his internal skills, so his internal strength has not improved at all.

But now, after drinking this bowl of wine, his internal energy is actually about to break through on its own?

This is absolutely incredible!

Bai Zhantang didn't have time to think about the reasons. He immediately activated the Sunflower Heart Technique to guide the increased internal energy into his dantian to avoid injury.

"Um?"

Gu Qianbei was also surprised to see this.

"Does this sunflower-inspired brew also benefit Lao Bai's internal strength? Could it be because the alcohol's properties align with his internal energy cultivation method?"

Or is it because this sunflower-shaped wine embodies his chivalrous spirit?

Gu Qianbei guessed in his heart, and that was indeed the case.

Fine wines that are among the best are not only delicious, but also have special health benefits.

This sunflower-infused wine is extremely yang in nature. Anyone whose internal energy falls within this category will benefit from drinking it and thus improve their internal energy cultivation.

But that was only the first bowl.

No matter how much I drank after that, it had no effect.

Unlike Gu Qianbei, who possessed the Nine Heavens Wine Transformation Technique, whose ability to increase internal strength through alcohol far surpassed that of ordinary people.

Sunflower Brew was originally a fine brew, but it was elevated to the highest grade because of Bai Zhantang's chivalrous spirit, so he could also benefit greatly from it.

Before long, Bai Zhantang had integrated the power of the alcohol into himself, and his cultivation, which had been dormant for two years, broke through directly.

Late stage of innate constitution!

"This is unbelievable. A single bowl of wine actually caused my cultivation to break through? Little Gu, your wine is amazing."

Bai Zhantang opened his eyes and looked at Gu Qianbei with disbelief.

There was already a hint of awe in his eyes.

He had never heard of or seen such wine before.

"Perhaps this wine is destined for you. How about another bowl? Let's see if it still has an effect."

Gu Qianbei wanted to figure out the key point, so she poured Bai Zhantang another bowl.

Bai Zhantang didn't stand on ceremony; who could refuse a method that could increase internal strength through drinking?

This is simply a dream job.

However, this time after drinking the wine, he only felt that it tasted good, and he did not experience the same internal energy boiling as before.

"It's not working anymore?"

Bai Zhantang said in surprise.

"The effect of this wine on enhancing internal strength varies from person to person. Most people reach their limit after one bowl. It seems you are the same."

Gu Qianbei had figured it out and immediately told Bai Zhantang about the effects of the Sunflower Sunflower Brew.

Bai Zhantang understood immediately upon hearing this.

Yes, it's perfectly normal that such a magical wine only has a one-time effect.

If it continues to be effective, wouldn't he break through to the Grandmaster level after drinking this whole jar?

"In any case, I still have to thank Manager Gu for this bowl of wine. Otherwise, I wouldn't have been able to break through to the next level of cultivation so easily."

Bai Zhantang expressed his gratitude.

"You taught me the Sunflower Acupuncture Technique without saying anything, so what's a mere bowl of wine?"

If you want to thank me, it would be more practical to give me some pointers on fingering.

Gu Qianbei laughed.

"good!"

After some casual conversation, Bai Zhantang brought up Guo Furong.

"Little Gu, you have no idea how much trouble this Miss Guo can cause. She pretended to be sick after only two days, and only calmed down after all that trouble. Then she forced me to have a martial arts match."

I disagreed, and she staged another scene where she pretended I was going to assault her, which almost got me kicked out by the shopkeeper.

I shouldn't have agreed to let her stay in the first place.

Bai Zhantang's face looked bitter as he spoke.

Gu Qianbei hadn't expected that during the two days she was busy, the Tongfu Inn had been involved in just as many events.

"A rich young lady, after all, has her pride. At least she listens to advice. That alone puts her ahead of many others."

"What you said makes sense. Anyway, let's not talk about this anymore. It's almost time, I should go back to work."

Big Mouth recently took leave to go home, so I still have to work part-time frying eggs and stuff.

"Alas, the young master's body was destined for a waiter's job; he's gone."

Bai Zhantang sighed and turned back to Tongfu Inn.

Gu Qianbei smiled and shook his head. Watching an episode of Tongfu Inn live every day was quite a pleasant experience.

Gu Qianbei immediately picked up the acupoint chart that Bai Zhantang had given her and began to study it carefully.

"This drawing is really clear. According to the annotations in the drawing, if the Sunflower Acupuncture Technique is used properly, it can also stop bleeding and heal wounds."

This is quite practical; it makes him almost like a doctor.

Gu Qianbei immediately became interested, moved a chair to the doorway, and began to study the human acupoint chart seriously.

Suddenly, Li Dazui came rushing back from a distance, his face full of worry.

Good morning, Manager Gu.

After greeting Gu Qianbei, Li Dazui walked straight into the inn and summoned everyone there.

"Is this going to be interesting?"

Gu Qianbei raised the corners of his mouth, looked at Tongfu Inn, and took out a handful of melon seeds to crack open.