The group of drunks finally finished their work and left, anticipating the equivalent of two servings of their usual alcoholic intake. Although these fellows were foolish, Zhang Wei didn't dare push them too far. On the way back, Zhang Wei brought out several barrels of his homemade potent liquor. Without a word, he simply opened the lids, and the group, like zombies, drooled and approached.
"What's that you've got?"
"Today's compensation alcohol," Zhang Wei replied. Compensation alcohol was essentially their labor fee, the unique form of wages on Wine God Island, used to drive these lazy drunkards to work. Typically, compensation alcohol was of a much higher quality than their daily ration. The ingredients used for compensation alcohol could reach a food-grade level of thirty, far surpassing the eighteen of their ration alcohol. As for Zhang Wei's homemade brew, the ingredients were only slightly better than these two, but the water used was first-grade Yuan water! The grains were all around level forty, and flower nectar, sugar powder, and other ingredients were added, making the taste and aroma even richer!
"Um... can I try a little?"
"Drink all you want!"
The drunkard impatiently took a bowl and gulped it down!
Ptooey!
He accidentally spat it out. "This... how can this taste so strong! I accidentally wasted so much, damn it, damn it!" The drunkard didn't think of anything else, only regretting the waste and feeling remorseful! Seeing him drink so heartily, the other drunkards couldn't help but crowd around, begging Zhang Wei for a bowl or two.
In less than an hour, they were all drunk and passed out. Though the ingredients were ordinary, the use of first-grade Yuan water meant the speed of intoxication was ten times that of ordinary alcohol, which was also why it tasted so spicy and mellow! Zhang Wei guided these fellows into the Treasury Hall and drove the carriage back alone.
Zhang Wei got out of the carriage, puzzled. "Hey, where is this? I must have taken a wrong turn..." "Ah, I'm so thirsty, I really want a drink." As he spoke, Zhang Wei lifted the lid of a barrel, and a plum wine aroma far superior to his usual wafted into Laton's nose. Laton hadn't had enough to drink yet and was in an uncomfortable state of transition, yet he only received his meager portion each day...
After taking a few gulps, Zhang Wei turned to drive the "Intoxicated War Horse" away.
Thump!!!
A snake's head appeared in front of the carriage, like an insurmountable barrier! Zhang Wei feigned fear, repeatedly saying, "What are you doing? This is the finest wine enjoyed by the Olympian gods. Nothing must go wrong. If they get angry, won't they skin you?"
Laton seemed to understand human speech, shaking his head wildly and revealing a hint of ferocity and arrogance, as if he feared nothing! His eyes were fixed on the carriage carrying the wine.
Zhang Wei sighed. "Alright, alright. Just don't drink too much, this is the finest wine!" Upon hearing it was the finest wine, hundreds of Laton's eyes lit up, staring intently at the carriage. Zhang Wei moved a barrel, about a five-hundred-ton small wine box, and poured it directly into Laton's large bowl. Instantly, a crimson wine aroma spread unhindered!
This wine... Laton had never smelled such an aroma before, like the scorching sun of summer! Before Zhang Wei could pour the second barrel, the five hundred tons of wine were lightly sipped away, and a look of intoxication appeared, urging Zhang Wei to hurry. Zhang Wei nodded and directly lifted the entire carriage, twisting open the lids one by one and pouring wine into them. These barrels seemed infinite, with crimson wine flowing out continuously. Laton couldn't be sure how much there was, as before much could be poured, over a dozen heads vied to lick it clean. The Hundred-Headed Dragon was only called so in name; over the years, it had grown hundreds of heads, resembling a blooming flower bush, and this wine had driven Laton into a frenzy, twisting and writhing more joyfully!
Plop, the first snake head fell to the ground, its head hanging limply, the strong smell of alcohol from its mouth making one want to cover their nose. The other heads paid no mind, only more frantically seeking the wine! This was, of course, not a product of Dionysus, but Zhang Wei's imitation. Currently, Zhang Wei could only brew wine using triple-grade Yuan water, which meant a thousand-fold concentrated liquor. If an ordinary person drank a cup, they might be drunk for three months! Moreover, Zhang Wei used the brewing method of "Soul-Lost Wine," adding a large amount of caffeine to paralyze the central nervous system, making people unknowingly drunk. And Zhang Wei was not stingy with the brewing ingredients; he didn't use rock rice to fill in the gaps. All were precious fruits and grains, with a food-grade level of at least fifty, and as high as 150! All in all, one cup of this wine had ten thousand times the anesthetic effect of the previous ones! Zhang Wei had prepared a lot as well. These past few days, all the brewing vats in the Treasury Hall had been working overtime. Although it couldn't compare to Wine God Island's reserves, the yield was still in the tens of millions of tons! However, even this wine might not be enough. The Hundred-Headed Dragon, at a formidable level of 2700, could consume hundreds of legally recognized mammoths in one meal. Even with a very low alcohol tolerance, the required quantity would be unimaginable. At the very least... Zhang Wei remained silent. It was meaningless to think about it now. He could only hope that after all the wine was consumed, he could finally knock out the Hundred-Headed Dragon.
Soon, Zhang Wei's stock was running out. Yet, over a dozen heads were still swaying, clearly on the verge of collapsing. At this moment! The wine brewed by Zhang Wei had been completely consumed!
"Could it be... it's just this close!" "Wait, I still have other stored wines!" Among the natural resources and various ingredients Zhang Wei had collected were all sorts of wines, including his own homemade brews, which were stored in the Treasury Hall. It just hadn't been refreshed today. He quickly retrieved these wines!
Qianqian Wangyou Water... Old Tree Fruit Wine... Youyou Wangqing Water... All the stored items were brought out from the side hall. The Treasury Hall's output, which Zhang Wei had once prided himself on, was not enough to satisfy one meal's consumption. This gave Zhang Wei a clearer understanding of these creatures. The appetite of this colossal beast might be equivalent to the entire population of several countries, or even a continent, in the mortal world! It was possible that even all the humans in the entire mortal world combined did not have its appetite!
And just as Zhang Wei emptied all his stored wine from the years, all the heads of the Hundred-Headed Dragon drooped! At that moment, a rumbling sound came from the Golden Apple Tree. The Hundred-Headed Dragon was slowly releasing its massive body, scales and bark rubbing against each other, creating golden sparks! Such an anomaly was clearly noticeable and would likely be discovered soon.
"Must seize the time!" "Lightning Control Art!" Zhang Wei transformed into a bolt of lightning, crossing hundreds of miles in an instant. This distance was merely to reach the trunk! He accelerated! Zhang Wei flickered hundreds of times, just barely reaching the treetop. Zhang Wei looked around. The size of the treetop was probably as exaggerated as a country, covering about one-fifth of the area of the Northern Lands! "So, how am I supposed to find the so-called Golden Apple in such a vast area!" And the Treasury Hall offered no hints. Zhang Wei was extremely anxious! Where could it be!
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