Hua Wu Que saw her skipping and jumping ahead, leading the way, occasionally turning her head to take a peek at him. She was quite bold, completely different from the usual Han women. He liked her straightforward and hearty nature, thinking to himself that he was not afraid of poison, so he might as well follow this Miao beauty and see what she was up to.
The two turned a corner in the corridor and arrived in front of a pavilion on the lake. Wine and food had already been prepared in the pavilion, with a few red candles lit around it. The candlelight reflected on the surface of the lake, and with a gentle breeze, the flickering lights swayed back and forth, a truly beautiful sight.
Lan Feng Huang led Hua Wu Que to sit in the pavilion. She circled him twice, her big eyes spinning rapidly. Then she turned to look at the wine jug on the table, pondering for a moment as if making up her mind. She walked over, grabbed the wine jug, and threw it into the lake.
Seeing her action, Hua Wu Que was puzzled. "Good sister, what's the meaning of this? Did I do something displeasing to you, that you wouldn't even give me wine?"
Lan Feng Huang turned around with a playful smile, spinning in place. "Good brother, don't overthink it. The wine I initially prepared was simple. I didn't expect you to be such a fine gentleman. Now that I've seen you, how can I treat you so casually? Wait a moment, Phoenix will go get you some fine wine that I personally brewed. This wine, no one else gets to drink it, you know!" With that, she turned and left.
Hua Wu Que nodded with a smile, watching this beautiful woman's graceful and alluring figure as she departed. He thought to himself, "These Miao women are indeed passionate like fire. But they are easily moved and difficult to change their affections. Once they set their sights on a man, they pursue him wholeheartedly, unwavering in their devotion. It's quite unique, a different kind of romance."
Soon, Lan Feng Huang returned to the pavilion, carrying a wine jar in her arms. She sat down next to Hua Wu Que, gazing into his eyes. Hesitating for a moment, she slapped open the jar, placed it on the table, and said softly, "Good brother, this is the fine wine I have diligently brewed since childhood. It took a lot of effort to gather the ingredients, but they are rather peculiar. I've chosen you, good brother, are you brave enough to drink it?"
Hua Wu Que looked into the wine jar and saw many poisonous creatures floating densely inside. The Five Immortals Sect originated from a split with the Five Poison Sect, and its disciples were adept at using the five poisons. The Five Immortals Sect Master's claimed wine ingredients were the rulers of the five poisons. A mere touch would be fatal for ordinary people.
Hua Wu Que was skilled and bold. He knew he would be fine, so without hesitation, he grabbed the wine jar and poured it into his mouth. Any scorpions or centipedes that fell into his mouth, he chewed a few times and swallowed them. It didn't take long before he finished off the entire large jar of wine.
Hua Wu Que set down the wine jar, wiped the remaining wine from his lips, and stared at the Five Immortals Sect Master, who was completely dumbfounded, saying, "Good sister, you are truly thoughtful. You knew I enjoyed fine wine and specially brought this for me to savor. But I was so engrossed in drinking that I forgot to leave some for you. I should be punished, punished indeed. Tell me, what is your wish? If I can do it, I will surely make it happen for you, no problem!"
Lan Feng Huang watched, her heart pounding. This branch of Miao women, due to their cultivation techniques, possessed many poisons throughout their bodies. So since childhood, they had brewed this Five Treasures Flower Honey Wine, using their own nurtured five poisons as ingredients. They waited until they met their desired husband, then made him drink this wine. From that point on, the poisons in their bodies would pose no threat to him, signifying a lifetime of commitment and trust.
Previously, she had also had seniors who gave their sworn love to men. But those men, upon seeing the ingredients in the wine, either turned and ran or refused to drink it, no matter what. Even the rare ones who were truly in love and felt compassion for the woman's heart would just drink a bowl, which was considered a deeply affectionate and righteous gesture.
Today, she had received reports from her subordinates that Hua Wu Que, who had gained fame at Liu Zheng Feng's Golden Basin Washing Hands Ceremony, had arrived in her territory. Her subordinates had offended him, claiming to be acquaintances with her, only to be released.
Intelligence said this man was ruthless, killing countless people with a smile. She really didn't like that kind of peaceful nature, so she set up a banquet and invited him, wanting to gauge his intentions.
However, upon meeting him, this infamous devil turned out to be a graceful and elegant gentleman of the world. Not only was he handsome, but he treated her elaborate snake formation with indifference. This truly made her heart flutter. After exchanging words, she confirmed he was not there to stir up trouble or seek revenge. Regardless of that, she brought out her Five Treasures Flower Honey Wine she had been brewing since childhood to test him one final time.
In her entire life, this was the first time she had met a man she liked. If he drank it, she would accept her fate, no matter what, and take him as her husband. If he showed fear of the poison and refused to drink, then she would consider herself blind. The matter would naturally end there.
Unexpectedly, this man was so bold. She had encountered many people from the Devil Path, but she had never met anyone like him, who was this young. For a moment, she couldn't control herself and wanted to rush into his arms.
She forced herself to hold back, leaning closer to Hua Wu Que. "Good brother, how can you be so trusting? Though my wine is delicious, it is incredibly poisonous. You drank it all, and within three hours, you will bleed from your seven orifices and die. What are you talking about fulfilling my wishes? Now, tell me, what regrets or wishes do you have? Say it, and your sister will make it happen for you!"
Hua Wu Que, of course, knew she was bluffing. Seeing that she was so close to him, completely unguarded, he wrapped his arms around her. "Good sister, ever since I laid eyes on you, my heart has been set on you. Don't even mention drinking this poisonous wine for you. Even if you asked me to climb Black Wood Cliff and fight Dongfang Bubai for three hundred rounds, I would be willing. You say I am going to die? Three hours is short, but right now, I only want to live happily with my Phoenix!"
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