Zhang Wei had 14 kilograms of Sacred Bronze and 5 kilograms of Sacred Silver.
Based on the price of three pieces per kilogram for Sacred Bronze, that would be 42 pieces. For Sacred Silver, at six pieces per kilogram, that would be 30 pieces.
A total of seventy-two pieces.
Each piece contained 250 milliliters of liquor, totaling 18 liters of liquor.
According to the price given by Zang Ma, that would be 180 billion Berries.
However, Zang Ma was a heavy drinker, and the price might be slightly inflated. Zhang Wei estimated the normal selling price should be above 110 billion Berries, which was still a fortune!
But with a cooking level as high as 170, 72 pieces for storage might not compress the replication time to one day.
Therefore, Zhang Wei's first question was, "Mr. Truman, how much Dionysus's Gift have you brought?"
"Just the right amount."
"Exactly how much?"
Truman nervously blocked the giant goblet: "What do you want? I won't tell you such a thing!"
"It's like this, regarding this transaction, I am actually very satisfied with everything, but concerning the price, we still need to discuss it further."
"You think it's too little?"
Truman's eyes widened, disbelieving that Zhang Wei could be so greedy!
Whether it was 180 billion or 110 billion, it was an unimaginable fortune for the human world, yet this person was still not satisfied.
Zhang Wei had to explain, "Do you really think I made a profit?"
"Isn't it?"
"Don't you know the price of these metals?"
Truman retorted loudly, "The human world cannot utilize these sacred metals at all. To you, they are just some strong metals, how can they be considered valuable!"
Zhang Wei remained silent.
Small flames began to burn from Zhang Wei's body.
Although he couldn't feel the heat, there was a sense of awe. Even Zang Ma by his side took two steps back, instinctively not wanting to stay near Zhang Wei.
The flames grew larger, and within these flames, the inviolable sacred metal began to melt! And it changed shape according to Zhang Wei's will!
Heartfire, Persistence!
"If I combine my Heartfire with the technology of the Blade Forging Villa, do you think this metal can be utilized?"
"This… The Blade Forging Villa would never dare to do such a thing!"
"Not openly, but in private?"
Zhan Lu, the representative of the Blade Forging Villa, immediately exclaimed, "Don't listen to him... talking nonsense! *hiccup* We would never do that."
Zhan Lu's alcohol tolerance was surprisingly low.
He was almost drunk after about five minutes.
Zhang Wei continued, "Even if the Blade Forging Villa dares not, do you think the technicians and blacksmiths below dare not? Even if I steal the technology, I will eventually succeed, won't I? I will be able to use it someday, right?"
Truman had to admit it.
According to Zhang Wei's explanation, the success rate was extremely high.
After all, the value of sacred metal was undeniable. It was like prime ingredients in front of a chef; few blacksmiths could resist the temptation of sacred metal!
"So the question is, is the price you are offering truly equivalent to the sacred metal?"
"This... If these sacred metals didn't have special value to the Olympus Divine Realm, we wouldn't have offered such a high price! The intrinsic value of the sacred metal is only this much."
Truman said awkwardly, "I only brought 120 pieces of Dionysus's Gift. If you want more, I can't help you."
120 pieces?
Exactly the right amount!
It was enough!
Zhang Wei said with difficulty, "This..."
Then he gritted his teeth, "Alright, let's consider this as making a friend. For a friend, I'll take this loss!"
Truman exclaimed in surprise, "Really!"
"That's right, to express my sincerity as a friend... Oh, by the way, Zang Ma and I have a cooking competition later, you can stay and have something to eat!"
"Eat!"
Truman wiped his drool, "But I need to go back and complete my mission... Then... can I stay for a little while? I don't think there will be any problem, right?"
"I feel your superior will understand your predicament."
The transaction was made!
After Truman took out the 120 pieces of Dionysus's Gift, Zhang Wei handed him the two metal ingots.
Truman joyfully placed the metal ingots into his embrace, while Zhang Wei used the finest liquor to soak the Dionysus's Gift.
Zang Ma's mouth watered as he leaned closer, looking at Zhang Wei's wine container, "Um... can I have a taste first."
"Say, is it really okay to suddenly make such an unreasonable request?"
"But... I'm sorry, my craving is acting up. If I don't drink that, my hands will tremble!"
Zang Ma was not lying!
His hands were indeed trembling!
Like surgeons, top chefs require precision!
If he had such a habit, he would never become a top chef. The only explanation was...
Alcoholism!
Severe alcoholism!
Zhang Wei said, "You didn't show this before, was it the aroma of this wine that stimulated you?"
Zang Ma said with a hint of sadness, "I was once a renowned great drinker. My capacity for alcohol made many people shy away. However... due to excessive drinking, I developed a severe alcohol dependence. If I go without alcohol for a week, it's more uncomfortable than fasting!"
"I wouldn't be this pathetic if it weren't for... once Dionysus's Gift appeared, all other wines tasted like swill. I simply couldn't find any other high-quality wines!"
Zang Ma looked pitiful again.
This was the most normal reaction for anyone facing an irresistible delicacy.
Zhang Wei finally said, "Alright, for the sake of a grand and fair culinary duel, I will give you a portion of this wine, but... you need to wait for me for a moment."
Saying that.
Zhang Wei placed the liquor into the Treasure Hall and began the process of storage.
The storage method was simple: just lightly cut open the outer transparent film, and the highly volatile liquor would easily spill out!
[Storage Complete: Dionysus's Gift]
[Replication Time: 330 Days]
Continue storing!
Tenth time!
[Replication Time: 210 Days]
Twentieth time!
[Replication Time: 125 Days]
Thirtieth time!
[Replication Time: 80 Days]
Fortieth time!
[Replication Time: 49 Days]
Fiftieth time!
[Replication Time: 32 Days]
Seventy-fifth time!
[Replication Time: 9 Days]
One hundred and seventh time!
[Replication Time: 24 Hours]
Zhang Wei took a deep breath.
As expected!
Relying on the seventy-two pieces initially mentioned was not enough to compress the replication time to one day.
After the replication time was compressed to one day, the remaining amount was enough for thirteen more replications, producing perfect varieties that were twice as large.
The alcohol content inside increased from 250mL to 610mL.
Pouring 300 milliliters of wine from the right annex of the time-stagnation chamber, considering the rarity of this wine, it was not a stingy amount.
These three hundred milliliters alone were worth three billion Berries!
Leaving the Treasure Hall.
A jade wine pot appeared in Zhang Wei's hand. However, even the finest gemstones could not contain the aroma of the original Dionysus spirit. The highly volatile liquor instantly dispersed throughout the area!
Zhang Wei was the first to be affected, the alluring aroma directly piercing his nose!
Zhang Wei considered himself to have a high alcohol tolerance, but under such an aroma, he felt a buzz and his blood flow quickened.
Those beautiful and illusory scenes reappeared before his eyes...
This wine!
It was more exaggerated than some hallucinogenic drugs!
Zang Ma exclaimed, "What a waste! What a waste!"
"How can you store this wine in such a way? You deserve condemnation! If you do this, some of the liquor will dissipate every minute, and it will dry up before long!"
"To preserve such fine wine, besides Truman's method, you can only use dried beef tripe to remove the odor and make a wine skin, using the food cells in the biological tissue to prevent the liquor from escaping!"
Zhang Wei scratched his head, "You seemed so anxious, where did you find the time to research preservation? What, are you not in a hurry to drink it anymore?"
Zang Ma paced anxiously, wringing his hands, "I didn't bring my biological wine skin either! What... what should we do!"
"Use your stomach to store it."
"Then... then in the future... forget it, let's not talk about the future!"
Zang Ma was extremely anxious!
He reached out to grab the wine cup, and Zhang Wei didn't stop him, stating directly, "3 billion Berries."
"A small sum!"
He took a deep sniff!
Zang Ma's expression of intoxication was profound.
Clearly, he was already deeply immersed in the wonderful enjoyment brought by Dionysus's Gift.
Judging from Zang Ma's attitude towards wine, he indeed deserved the title of Great Drinker!
Afterwards, the frivolous expression on Zang Ma's face vanished, replaced by solemnity, sanctity, and seriousness!
Then, with a proper posture, he took a sip of the contents in the cup!
Zang Ma uttered no extra words, only tears streamed from the corners of his eyes.
"How long has it been? This taste that haunted my dreams, I can finally savor it again. I have no regrets in this life."
Zhang Wei watched with longing.
He also took out some, not much, about 30 milligrams.
Learning from Zang Ma's example, Zhang Wei also took a deep breath.
Heaven and Earth changed color!
The ground beneath his feet rose, mountains erupted, the clouds in the sky dissipated, and the firmament was filled with dazzling stars!
"Here!"
"Is this the Olympus Divine Realm?"
"Or, the Island of Wine Gods!"
The starry river in the sky, like a painting, was surrounded by infinitely beautiful natural scenery, and the aroma of wine wafted throughout the island.
He could clearly see countless fruits and vegetables flying in the air, eventually converging in hollows on trees. As time passed, bubbles rose from the tree hollows where the ingredients naturally fermented.
And these bubbles seemed to gather all the starlight in the world, becoming brilliant.
Like a rainbow hidden in a tree hollow.
The sound of a harp echoed, and heavenly music mingled with elegant fairies chased each other on the island. Deer looked up under the trees. The aroma of wine here softened everything.
Finally, the rainbow magnified infinitely until it covered all vision!
"So shocking, such a beautiful scene. No wonder Zang Ma's expression was so sacred and solemn. Could this be the process of Dionysus's Gift being born?"
"The ingredients displayed on the tree hollow represent the essence of taste, the music and fairies should be the brewing environment, the deer and spring nature... and the stars filling the sky... This should be a unique magical brewing technique of the Olympus Divine Realm!"
"All the fantasies are similar to the progression of a food battle, except this is an effect brought about by the deliciousness of the food."
He took a gulp!
30 milliliters of wine was barely a large mouthful.
The moment the wine entered his mouth, the juice-like sweetness instantly filled his mouth, and he could clearly distinguish the smoothness of passion fruit, the crispness of apples, the sweetness of grapes, and the mellow aroma of mango!
The strong volatility caused the wine to vaporize in his mouth. Even without swallowing, it would be absorbed into his body.
The wine fumes traveled up his throat and into his nasal cavity, a spicy sensation with a hint of the腥味 of animal blood, making him want to have a nosebleed.
It entered his throat like fire, the stimulating sensation was like 75-degree vodka, but there was no discomfort at all. The feeling of drinking it was incredibly smooth.
And after this ball of fire entered his abdomen, it manifested as a cold winter, a warm and lazy feeling above a fireplace.
The residual wine aroma in his mouth had already completely vaporized. As the moisture vaporized, it took away all the heat in his mouth, giving him the sensation of chewing ice, like drinking iced cola.
The coolness in his mouth...
The burning sensation in his throat...
The warmth in his abdomen...
And the mixed aroma of腥味 and fruit that wafted into his nasal cavity!
What a symphony this was!
Just one sip of wine was like drinking a hundred meticulously mixed cocktails. If wine could be personified, this one would undoubtedly be the king of wines.
The intertwined sensations began to surge through his limbs, and Zhang Wei felt his blood flow accelerate as if he had taken stimulants!
Millet...
Sorghum...
Wheat...
Beetroot...
Sugarcane...
Wine was the essence of grains. The not-yet-fully-converted sugar filled his body, replenishing his rapidly depleting stamina!
Zhang Wei punched the sky with all his might. This abundant energy had nowhere to vent. Zhang Wei felt his combat power had increased by at least fifty percent, but his precision would decrease slightly.
The spiraling drill he swung was as erratic as his steps.
Level 76!
Zhang Wei leveled up again!
Looking at Zhang Wei's unsteady steps, Zang Ma laughed mockingly, "What a naive young man, getting drunk from just a mouthful of wine. Alas... with just this, you're no match for me!"
"Heh heh... Before you say that, do you dare to stand up and take a few steps?"
Zhang Wei looked at Zang Ma, who had collapsed on the ground, and retorted just as sharply.
Zang Ma was furious, "Underestimating me? It's just 300 milliliters of fine wine. Today, I'll show you my 'waist and legs working as one'!"
Zang Ma sprang up like a coiled spring, performed two somersaults in the air, and landed perfectly on his face.
But clearly, two somersaults were not enough for Zang Ma!
He continued to exert force with his waist and legs, flailing on the ground like a fish out of water.
Zhang Wei helplessly said, "Why don't we calm down for a bit? The floor insulation material is quite expensive."
Zang Ma's old face turned red, and he shouted in defense, "Do not underestimate this old man! I am a Great Drinker! A Great Drinker!"
On the other side.
Truman, having donned the Cygnus constellation armor, was led into the Gourmet Treasure Academy by his attendant.
Standing on the spire of the academy's tower, he looked at Zhang Wei in the distance and smiled, "The little fellow is not bad. No wonder he could escape from those imbeciles in the Cetus constellation."
Saying that.
Truman weighed the two metal ingots and chuckled, "It came effortlessly. A bunch of idiots who only think about fighting."
"It's gratifying that you have such thoughts."
An aged voice sounded from the side, but Truman was not surprised.
Looking towards the void, Truman smiled, "Since I'm walking in the human world, I naturally have to give Old Mo some face. I don't have much of a chance against you."
A pool of ink surged from the ground.
Old Mo appeared.
His white and cyan attire was embroidered with ink paintings.
Formal attire was usually worn only during combat, indicating that Old Mo was ready to act at any moment.
"If only all Olympus people were as smart as you?"
Truman chuckled, "What, are you afraid I'll go on a killing spree?"
"I cannot deny it."
"Traveling in the human world is inherently inconvenient. If I can collect things this simply, wouldn't it save time and effort? The scent of ingredients from the Gourmet World is a fatal temptation to people in the human world."
Dionysus's Gift?
It wasn't a particularly high-end item in the Gourmet World.
At least for Truman's combat strength, capturing ingredients of the same level was not a difficult task.
Old Mo looked at Zhang Wei and said with relief, "Sooner or later, Zhang Wei will meet you in the Gourmet World."