Chapter 005: The Balance of Yin and Yang

Ji Dong would not ask Yang Bingtian about his feelings after tasting the wine; he simply sat quietly beside him, waiting. This is the confidence of the Wine God

Yang Bingtian pointed at the crystal rod and said: "You see, you are indeed of the fire attribute, and this rod is a fire attribute detection stick. The blue represents yin fire, while the red represents yang fire. If one must say you are a genius, there is no error in that. The balance of yin and yang, it is indeed a balance of yin and yang. I have lived for over sixty years, and this is the first time I have encountered someone with a completely balanced yin and yang attribute."

I want to try to become a Yin-Yang Master. If my talent is lacking, I will put in thirty-two times the effort. Since I have arrived in such a magical world, why not live in a different way this time? Even if I do not succeed, what loss could there be?

Yang Bingtian shook his head and said: "That is not the case. Pure Yin and pure Yang bodies are too extreme and find it difficult to survive past the age of twenty, thus they are not suitable for cultivation. Unless one party is pure Yin and the other is pure Yang, and they harmonize their Yin and Yang before reaching twenty, there is a possibility for cultivation. However, the two must never be separated; otherwise, there is always the risk of sudden death. Therefore, the best constitution for cultivating Yin-Yang sorcerers should be a ratio of 9 to 1, heavily skewed towards one side. This is what we in the Yin-Yang sorcerer community refer to as a once-in-a-lifetime talent."

Yang Bingtian gently patted Ji Dong's shoulder and said, "In fact, being a bartender is also a very good profession. Even if you are unwilling to mix drinks for ordinary people, I can introduce you to the Bartenders' Guild. With your skills, you will surely shine in the bartending world."

"What did you say?" Ji Dong was taken aback. Although this body was somewhat weak, he did not believe that he would be a useless person.

Ji Dong followed the instructions as told. Yang Bingtian raised his hand and pressed it against Ji Dong's forehead. A wave of scorching heat immediately flowed from Yang Bingtian's hand into Ji Dong's body, surging into every corner of Ji Dong's being. The intense warmth brought an indescribable comfort, and the crystal rod held in his hands also began to change.

After slowly running two laps on the playground, Ji Dong's clothes were already soaked with sweat. This body was truly in poor condition; even with good food to replenish nutrients, it would not improve in just a day or two. Whether for the purpose of mixing drinks or for the Yin-Yang Sorcerer that piqued Ji Dong's curiosity, he had to train to restore his body to a normal level as soon as possible

Outside Ji Dong's room was a washroom. After quickly taking a shower and changing into a clean set of clothes, he stepped out and immediately saw Yang Bingtian pacing restlessly in the room. Having witnessed such a situation many times in his previous life, he naturally understood Yang Bingtian's anxious feelings. Without saying anything, he directly walked behind the bar.

Mixology is an art. When bartenders prepare cocktails, they infuse their emotions into each drink. Therefore, when a bartender's mood varies, the same cocktail can have a different flavor. Please savor this drink, which is named "Charm," and it is best enjoyed in small sips

"Unfortunately, there are no ice cubes," Ji Dong murmured to himself, raising both hands simultaneously. The crystal decanter rolled back and forth above his palms, as if his hands were magnets, continuously attracting the decanter. Amidst the constant rolling, Yang Bingtian could clearly see the color of the liquid inside the crystal shaker changing.

Ji Dong said somewhat dazedly: "So, does this mean that those with pure Yin or pure Yang bodies would achieve the best results when cultivating as Yin-Yang Sorcerers?"

The Fire Academy has a holiday once a year, which occurs during the summer, as the summer in the Southern Fire Empire is excessively hot. Classes do not resume until early autumn, resulting in a three-month break. Currently, it is the holiday period, so the academy is quite desolate, with very few people around. Originally, Ji Dong thought that with the school year approaching, the entrance examination mentioned by Yang Bingtian would also be starting, allowing him to gain some insight. However, he was informed by Yang Bingtian that the entrance examination takes place at the end of each academic year, and those who pass the exam can directly enroll in the next academic year. Thus, the academy remains very quiet, with few people to be seen.

Soon, the two colors gradually converged towards the center, meeting precisely at the central scale.

Genius? You are truly a genius! However, you are nothing but a natural-born failure. In my many years of teaching, I have never encountered someone as thoroughly incompetent as you.

Although this technique is simple, it can remove the foam from the wine, making filtration unnecessary. Ji moved her fingers lightly, stopping the wine jug, opening the lid, and pouring it into a sea wave cup that is thick on both the top and bottom. When the last drop of wine flowed into the cup, an extraordinarily strange color emerged within the entire cup. The top was pink, gradually extending downward, becoming lighter until it transformed into a faint blue, which then transitioned into sky blue, continuing to the bottom of the cup. This glass of wine appeared to be composed of a gradient of two colors.

Aren't you supposed to check my Yin and Yang attributes for me?" Ji Dong reminded

Yang Bingtian held his breath, focusing intently on Ji Dong's movements, afraid to disturb him. Ji Dong's actions were swift; he didn't even need to look with his eyes. He simply reached back toward the wine cabinet and effortlessly retrieved the wine he needed. As a master of wine, he would never forget the placement of any fine wine on the cabinet after just one glance.

Ji Dong said: "I will take a shower first, and then I will mix a drink for you." He never compromises on promises he has made; this is Ji Dong's principle in life.

The moment Ji Dong grasped the cocktail shaker, he instantly seemed like a different person. Yang Bingtian particularly admired Ji Dong's extreme focus while mixing drinks. Although Ji Dong's physical condition was far from what it used to be, the complexity of his cocktails remained the same as in his previous life. He truly achieved a state where nothing existed beyond the liquor. In simple terms, with the same ingredients, different individuals mixing them would yield entirely different flavors, even if everyone maintained the same proportions of the seasonings.

Reluctantly putting down the Haibo cup, if it weren't for Ji Dong being beside him, Yang Bingtian would have been tempted to lick the wine glass with his tongue.

Tomorrow marks the beginning of the new school year, and I haven't looked forward to something this much in a long time. What exactly is the profession of a Yin-Yang Master?

The entire process of mixing the cocktail is quite brief; when the shaker finally descends from the air, it astonishingly spins on the table like a top. Although the liquid inside is full, it still presents a spiral form.

"Yin and Yang attributes? What does it mean?" Ji Dong asked in confusion

The stick is one foot long and appears to be made of crystal, featuring patterns similar to those found on a scale in a diagram or book. At each end, there is a small ball, one red and the other blue

It is simply perfect. You are right; such deliciousness should not be overindulged. Having the opportunity to enjoy it even once a day is already my greatest satisfaction. I reluctantly pulled myself away from that intoxicating feeling, and when I looked at Ji Dong, the wrinkles on Yang Bingtian's face had already been smoothed out by his smile.

"Ji Dong, what are you planning to mix today?" As soon as Yang Bingtian saw Ji Dong return, he immediately stood up and moved closer.

Thank you for telling me this. Ji Dong faced Yang Bingtian, and for the first time, a look of respect appeared in his eyes. Yang Bingtian was undoubtedly very reliant on the fine wine he had concocted, yet he still did not deceive him, truly deserving of being a role model.

"Charm? What a charm!" Yang Bingtian exclaimed sincerely as he took the wine glass. The moment the first sip of wine entered his mouth, he was completely captivated by the allure of this drink. Initially, it had a slightly sour and refreshing taste, but with each sip, the flavor transformed continuously, much like its color. When the final blue liquid completely converted the taste into a rich and enchanting experience, the unusual texture, with its strong and stimulating anise oil perfectly blending with the mellow and elegant flavor of juniper, made Yang Bingtian feel as if he were floating in a state of bliss.

Come, hold the blue side with your left hand and the red side with your right hand, and relax your whole body. Yang Bingtian pinched the center of the crystal stick and handed it to Ji Dong.

Yang Bingtian's wrinkles twitched slightly as he said: "It is very difficult, because you possess an innate balance of yin and yang, which cannot be disrupted. Therefore, if you wish to cultivate as a Yin-Yang Sorcerer, you must cultivate both the Bing and Ding fire elements simultaneously, maintaining this balance at all times. Although I would very much like to continue enjoying the wine you concoct, I cannot deceive you. A person with a three-seven balance in yin and yang cultivates at a speed that is one times that of a six-four balance, while a two-eight balance is double that of a three-seven balance, and so on. A person with a nine-one balance cultivates at eight times the speed of a six-four balance. As for your fifty-fifty balance, a single attribute would yield a cultivation speed that is one-sixteenth of a nine-one balance, and dual attributes would reduce it to one-thirty-second. Under these circumstances, it is nearly impossible for you to achieve the Yin-Yang Crown. Furthermore, if a Yin-Yang Sorcerer has not attained the Yin-Yang Crown by the age of eighteen, they will never have the opportunity to do so in their lifetime"

Ji shook her head and said, "Thank you for your kindness, but I still want to give it a try"

Yesterday, after everything was in place, he prepared a drink for Yang Bingtian. After drinking that cup, Yang Bingtian's attitude became even more gentle. As a great man from Ji Dong's previous life once said, practice is the sole criterion for testing truth. After consuming the drink he had prepared, Yang Bingtian began to feel that the conditions he had agreed to with Ji Dong were indeed very wise

Two tenths of green fennel liquor, two tenths of Bacardi rum, three tenths of yellow gin, and an additional type of aromatic aperitif vermouth, specifically purchased by Yang Bingtian, to fill the final three tenths. When all the bottles returned to their original positions, the wine jug had already been thrown into the air, and even Yang Bingtian did not notice when he had covered the jug.

Yang Bingtian said: "You need to hurry up, as school starts tomorrow. I still need to assess your Yin-Yang attributes to see which system you are more suited for"

Ji Dong returned the crystal staff to him and said, "If you want to praise me as a genius, I don't mind." Rarely seeing Yang Bingtian so surprised, Ji Dong couldn't help but make a jest.

"Are you saying?" Yang Bingtian widened his eyes, yet he saw the unwavering determination in the excited gaze, as hard as gold and stone

Yang Bingtian said with a bitter smile: "Indeed, for ordinary people, a body with a balance of yin and yang is a symbol of longevity, and it can be said to be extremely rare. However, for us Yin-Yang Sorcerers, a balance of yin and yang is even less common than pure yin or pure yang. Do you remember when I told you to choose your cultivation direction based on your yin and yang attributes? Generally speaking, ordinary people's yin and yang attributes are usually in a six-four ratio, either leaning towards yang or yin. We do not accept students with a six-four ratio because the difference in yin and yang attributes is too small, making it difficult to cultivate either a Yin Crown or a Yang Crown. Even if one manages to cultivate it, future progress will be challenging. At least a three-seven ratio of yin and yang attributes is required to have a thirty percent chance of cultivating into a Yin-Yang Crown. For example, my own attributes are a rare two-eight yin and yang, with yang attributes accounting for eighty percent. It is through continuous cultivation that I have achieved today's results"

Oh, I was so immersed that I completely forgot. Yang Bingtian chuckled a bit awkwardly, and with a flick of his wrist, a red gemstone bracelet on his wrist flashed with light, and a slender, transparent stick appeared in his hand.

Ji Dong said, "Alright, I will go take a shower first." The more he listened to Yang Bingtian's introduction, the more curious Ji Dong became about the Yin-Yang Sorcerers. Gradually, he began to understand that the classification of Yin-Yang Sorcerers seemed to be related to the concepts of Yin and Yang, the Five Elements, and the Heavenly Stems from his previous life. Among the Ten Heavenly Stems, Bing and Ding are associated with fire. However, he had not conducted any research in this area; he had only heard of the term "Southern Bing Ding Fire" but did not know that Bing Fire could also be referred to as Yang Fire, while Ding Fire is considered Yin Fire.

Ji Dong took a deep breath and then slowly exhaled, saying: "Can you tell me how I should choose if I want to cultivate as a Yin-Yang Sorcerer?"

What is wrong with the balance of yin and yang? Isn't the balance of yin and yang in the human body beneficial for health? Ji Dong was perplexed by this.

"No way." Yang Bingtian retracted his hand that was pressed against Ji Dong's forehead, bent down, and brought his eyes close to the center of the crystal staff, staring intently at the point where the two colors converged, his gaze completely vacant.

The blue color spread out from the marble held in the left hand, while on the other side, the red color emanated from the right hand, converging towards the center of the crystal rod. As Yang Bingtian observed that the spreading speed of the colors on both sides was nearly identical, he couldn't help but furrow his brow

The cocktail shaker used by Ji Dong is an ordinary crystal shaker, which was also his favorite in his previous life. Although crystal shakers are fragile, they least affect the flavor of the liquor, making them far superior to metal shakers

Yang Bingtian said: "From the aura emanating from you, I can discern that your inherent nature is of the fire element. However, fire is also categorized into yin and yang. One type is yang fire, and the other is yin fire, each possessing distinct characteristics. The type I cultivate is yang fire, specifically the Bing fire system of sorcery. If it were yin fire, then it would be the Ding fire system of sorcery."

While lost in thought, Ji Dong walked back to the teaching building and arrived at his room. As soon as he entered, he saw Yang Bingtian sitting there waiting for him, looking quite impatient.