Chapter 9: Aftereffects

Lin San took off his vest and went to the bathroom for a good wash. When he came out wrapped in a towel, Guangyuanzi had already finished all the drinks: "Wow, did you drink that fast?"

Guangyuanzai smiled and said: "Immortals are indeed unreasonable. Listen, if you don't go buy me some wine right now, I will slap you a few times, making your injuries worse than before!" Guangyuanzai was threatening Lin San.

Guangyuanzi shook his head and disdainfully said, "You are still too inexperienced to compete with me"

Guangyuanzi reached out and held Lin San's shoulder, smiling as he said, "Do you still want to go to work tomorrow?"

No problem, no problem! Lin San readily agreed

A day quickly passes

Guangyuanzi looked at Lin San with a smile, his eyes filled with mockery

Lin San let out a sigh and shook his head: "I won't need your charms anymore for anything I say in the future"

Lin Sanyi was taken aback: "What do you mean?"

Rest assured, I will never seek your help for injuries again! Lin San got up from the sofa, gently shook his right hand, and indeed, it no longer hurt; the redness and swelling had subsided. Despite Guangyuanzai's heavy-handedness, the results were truly remarkable. A divine being is indeed extraordinary.

You ... ... " Lin San's face turned pale.

"You... you are impressive." Lin San gritted his teeth and turned to walk out of the room

"How do you know ... ... " Lin San said halfway before quickly covering his mouth

Guangyuan Zizheng was sitting cross-legged on the floor. Upon hearing Lin San's shouting, he slowly opened his eyes and said with displeasure: "What are you shouting about?"

Lin San furrowed his brow. Looking at Guang Yuanzai's expression, it didn't seem like an act. Could it be that Guang Yuanzai truly thought Maotai was unpleasant? How could that be possible? Even a fool knows that Maotai is better than Erguotou. How could it be that in Guang Yuanzai's mouth, Maotai had become worthless?

Guangyuan pouted and said: "It is not that I am too harsh, but rather that your body cannot withstand it."

Lin San took a breath and said, "Oh, great immortal, I don't know... my whole body hurts, especially my right hand, it's cramping so badly." At that moment, Lin San looked utterly disheveled, his face pale, cold sweat beading on his forehead, particularly his right hand, which was swollen significantly.

Lin San nodded with difficulty: "Indeed, that talisman is truly powerful. I defeated my opponent with just one move, and Ding Sheng Group has already hired me. I can start work tomorrow."

Guangyuanzi smiled and said, "Isn't Moutai a type of liquor? And a good one at that?"

"Bear with it, it will hurt a little." Guangyuanzai stood up, walked to Lin San's side, reached out to grab the back of Lin San's neck, and with a slight effort, lifted Lin San off the ground. Then, with a swift motion, he threw Lin San onto the sofa, and proceeded to wildly slap Lin San's entire body with both hands.

Guangyuan Ziyi was taken aback: "That's right, you still need to buy me some wine."

Lin San smiled and said, "Alright, from now on I will only buy Erguotou for you." Upon seeing that Guangyuanzai did not like Moutai, Lin San felt a sense of relief in his heart. Moutai costs several hundred per bottle; if Guangyuanzai had developed a liking for Moutai, Lin San would truly have to rob a bank.

Lin San took a breath and said, "There are a total of 15 bottles in the box, which should be enough for you to drink, right"

"Why is it so slow?" Guangyuanzai stood up from the sofa, snatched the Maotai with one hand, and examined it carefully: "The packaging is quite nice." As he spoke, Guangyuanzai quickly tore open the packaging, took out the bottle of liquor, flicked the cap with his finger, and it flew off. He took a sip directly from the bottle: "Pfft!" Guangyuanzai suddenly spat the liquor out.

Guangyuan Zi patted Lin San on the shoulder and said, "You finally have a bit of conscience."

Uh... it's nothing, I'm tired, I'm going to sleep now. Lin San really wants to slap himself hard; he accidentally let it slip just now. Erguotou is cheap, and Lin San can buy a few bottles for Guangyuanzai to drink every day. However, Moutai is extremely expensive. If Guangyuanzai becomes addicted to it, even if Lin San sells his blood, he won't have enough money to buy Moutai for Guangyuanzai regularly

"Regardless of the circumstances, you should at least give me a heads-up," Lin San murmured softly

"That’s impossible. The wine in our world is made from various grains, how can it compare to the wine from your celestial realm?" Lin San smiled

"Moutai? What Moutai?" Guangyuanzi was taken aback.

Lin Sanyi was taken aback, unable to speak for a long time. Guangyuanzai was right; even if he were told that using the talisman would have side effects, Lin Sanyi would probably still use it. There was no other choice; without using the talisman, he could not defeat his opponent, nor would he be employed by the Dingsheng Group.

"Endure a little, you are still a grown man, and you can't bear this little pain." Guangyuanzai let out a light snort

Guangyuan rushed over, snatched the box, and upon opening it, burst into laughter: "So many bottles!"

"I can't even move right now, how can I go buy you some wine to drink?" Lin San said

After dressing neatly, Lin San greeted Guang Yuanzai and hurriedly ran out of the house. It was the first day of work, and he could not be late

Guangyuanzi thought for a moment: "I want 10 bottles of wine"

Lin San smiled: "A common Erguotou has captivated you like this; if I were to give you Maotai, wouldn't you just faint on the spot?"

"There is even more pain to come," said Guangyuanzi, as he slapped Lin San's right hand forcefully.

"If you don't believe it, give it a try; it's far inferior to Erguotou." Guangyuanzai threw the Moutai to Lin San

"You are threatening me!" Lin San's expression darkened, his chest heaving with anger. This Guangyuanzi was truly going too far, relying on his status as an immortal to bully him without restraint. It was utterly unreasonable. At that moment, Lin San genuinely wanted to rush forward and land a few punches on Guangyuanzi, but this thought only lingered in his mind. Lin San was resolutely unwilling to act on it, for he still wished to live a few more years.

"The talisman I gave you is a celestial artifact. As a mere mortal, using it will undoubtedly have side effects. I have already diminished its power; otherwise, you would have perished instantly," explained Guangyuanz.

Ah! Lin San's body suddenly stiffened, letting out a wail, and then he collapsed onto the sofa, motionless

Lin San took a deep breath and said, "You are quite impressive; I will go buy you some Moutai right now." After saying this, he angrily walked out of the room

Guangyuanzi smashed, looking very satisfied: "What a thrill, today has truly been exhilarating"

"I told you, I have no money. If you want to drink Moutai, figure it out yourself," Lin San said, turning and walking towards the bathroom

Lin San said with a crooked mouth: "Undrinkable? Are you mistaken? This is Moutai, the best liquor in our country, costing several hundred per bottle." Lin San thought that Guangyuanzi was deliberately teasing him, as Moutai is the national liquor, how could its taste be worse than Erguotou?

"Of course, it's wine. I have already healed your wounds, so you must give me 10 bottles of wine immediately," Guangyuanzai said, his eyes widening.

"Delicious? Are you out of your mind? You actually say this terrible wine is good?" Guangyuanzi's eyes widened, and a hint of disbelief appeared on his face

Lin Sanbai glanced at Guangyuanzi and said, "Can I go take a shower now?"

Guangyuan nodded and said boldly, "That's right, I am threatening you."

Guangyuanzi slowly smiled and said: "If you were to break your leg or arm, I wonder if you would still be able to go to work tomorrow"

My goodness!" Lin San let out a long sigh, struggling to get up from the sofa, and glared fiercely at Guangyuanzai, "Why did you have to hit so hard!"

"Master, please heal me quickly so that I can go buy you some wine." Lin San began to negotiate with Guangyuanzai, saying that if he wanted to drink, he should heal him immediately; otherwise, he wouldn't be able to have a single drop of alcohol today. After interacting with Guangyuanzai for these past few days, Lin San had already realized that Guangyuanzai was a genuine alcoholic. If he didn't drink a bit of wine every day, he would probably go mad, which was also Guangyuanzai's Achilles' heel.

Oh!

Alright. Guo Yuanzi clapped his hands and sat up straight

Guangyuan glanced at Lin San and asked, "Have you used that talisman?"

Guangyuan said with a pout: "Even if I tell you there are side effects, would you still not use that charm?"

"You go, you go." Guangyuanzi, holding the box, walked to the side and began to drink heartily

Guangyuanzi reached out to stop Lin San, squinting his eyes and saying: "Did you just mention Moutai?"

"What?" Lin San asked in confusion

If you find my methods too harsh and the books too heavy, do not ask me to treat your injuries again in the future said Guangyuanzai with a crooked smile

Half an hour later, Lin San returned with a box of wine

Guangyuan looked at Lin San with a sideways glance, the corners of his mouth slightly curling up to reveal a hint of a strange smile, while his hands kept rubbing together, ready to strike at any moment

Ah? Why didn't you tell me in advance? Lin San expressed some complaints

Lin Sanyi was taken aback: "What is a sequela?"

Guangyuanzi extended his hand in front of Lin San: "Hand it over."

Lin San grinned and said, "Do you drink alcohol every day in the celestial realm as well?"

"What psychological preparation? I am actually doing this for your own good. If I were to tell you, you would definitely feel psychological pressure, and who knows what unexpected events might occur then," Guangyuanzai said earnestly.

Lin San's pupils contracted: "What... what do you want to do?" As he spoke, Lin San slowly began to retreat.

You have no idea how furious Lin San is right now

Lin San smacked his lips and said, "Master, I feel unwell all over, I can't even move. Please heal me." Lin San knew that Guangyuanzi was highly skilled, and healing this minor injury of his was simply a piece of cake.

Lin San smirked and said, "Moutai is very expensive, how could I possibly have the money to buy it for you..."

Perhaps I have drunk too much of the celestial wine and no longer feel much, but this... yes, Erguotou, has quite an effect.

Lin San carefully capped the bottle and hid the Moutai, planning to savor it slowly by himself in the future. To be honest, this is the first time Lin San has ever drunk Moutai in his life.

Ah!

Casting a glance at Guangyuanzi, Lin San said: "This Moutai is pure and delicious, a rare fine brew; it is you who lack taste."

"It is not... it is just too painful..." Lin San said intermittently

Guangyuanzi reached out to stop Lin San: "You go buy the wine first, and then take a shower."

"I don't care about that; I just want to drink Moutai," Guangyuanzi waved his hand.

At 6 o'clock the next day, Lin San got up and ran to the bathroom to start grooming himself in front of the mirror. He spent more than half an hour on his appearance before coming out. After that, Lin San began to select clothes in the bedroom. After a long time of choosing, he finally settled on a black suit. This suit was a cheap purchase from a roadside vendor, costing just over 100 yuan, but it had a novel style and was quite comfortable to wear

"I do not wish to do anything; I only want to drink Moutai. I am someone who is addicted to alcohol. If you do not bring me Moutai today, who knows what outrageous things I might do," Guo Yuanzai said with a cold laugh.

Lin San crawled back home. As soon as he entered the house, he shouted: "Guangyuanzi the Great Immortal, Guangyuanzi the Great Immortal!"

"That's right, you are experiencing the aftereffects of using the talisman." Guangyuanzai reached out to stroke his beard

... ...

Guangyuanzi waved his hand: "You should continue to buy Erguotou for me in the future. I have no interest in that Moutai stuff."

Guangyuan nodded and said, "That is absolutely true, but the wine in our celestial realm is not as good as the wine in your human world"

Guangyuanzi smiled, turned around, and sat on the sofa to wait

Lin San said, "I am covered in sweat right now; I will go take a shower first." After speaking, he lifted his foot and walked towards the bathroom

Lin San picked up the bottle of liquor with suspicion and took a sip: "Wow, it smells amazing! No wonder it's Moutai! It's so delicious!"

Lin San let out a mournful and tragic scream

"What gives me the right to heal you?" Guangyuanzi said with a pout.

Why are you being so unreasonable! Lin San exclaimed angrily

Ah? You must have misheard, I didn't say that..." Lin Sanshi denied

After a full hour, Lin Sancai returned with a beautifully packaged bottle of Moutai. This bottle of Moutai cost Lin San several hundred yuan, and it was still the cheapest variety; the most expensive ones can exceed ten thousand yuan per bottle. Spending several hundred yuan at once made Lin San feel as if his heart was bleeding.

My mother!

Lin Sanyi was taken aback: "What’s wrong with you?" Even if Moutai is delicious, there’s no need to be this excited

"Nonsense, this Moutai is simply undrinkable," Guanyuanzi said, shaking his head repeatedly

Guangyuan frowned and said, "What kind of terrible wine is this? It tastes so bad"

Guangyuan tilted his mouth slightly, walked to the side, sat cross-legged on the floor, closed his eyes, and began to meditate

I want to drink Moutai now!" Guangyuan raised an eyebrow and said loudly

Guangyuanzi smiled and said, "No need for better, it saves me trouble"