I am the old, fiery-faced man from the senior department.

The celestial phenomena changed again, the wind and clouds gathered, and a light drizzle began to fall.

At this moment, the two mountains and the river connect to form a line of sky and earth, each occupying a place on the daytime, fully displaying the thousand kinds of natural charm.

But the daytime was not pleasant at this time.

Two mountains and a great river converged on him at the same time, making him feel somewhat... strained.

He is like a large vat filled with water now, unable to hold anything more.

"Is this the limit of the power that a mortal body can withstand? Indeed, there are limits to humanity."

Bai Zhou sighed softly, then sensed the flow of the earth's veins beneath his feet and channeled the power of Mount Song into the cauldron that served as the vein's gateway.

Bai Zhou planned to temporarily store the power of this land inside the cauldron, and then awaken it at the last moment; otherwise, if he kept storing it all the way, his body might explode into dust at any time.

"Is it all done?"

When Ninja Hiraichi, who was resting on a large rock, came over, he threw away the fruit pit in his hand and quickly came to his side.

"Umbrella, sister. Your hair is all wet."

Holding up an umbrella woven from Olympia, Bai Zhou brushed the strand of hair that clung to her forehead behind her ear.

"Hehe, getting a little rain won't hurt."

"And what a beautiful environment this is! Look at that temple, its half-real, half-illusory appearance in the rain, it's so picturesque!"

The old man stood beside him, pointing to the misty, rain-shrouded temple and praising it to him.

"It's very good."

But more than the scenery, Bai Zhou was concerned about the immortals who had been waiting for him for a long time.

"Sister, shall we go down the mountain? Or should we stay here and look around some more?"

"Let's go down the mountain."

"You must be exhausted from standing up just now. Let's go to the foot of the mountain and find a guesthouse to rest. I'm very curious about what the food here tastes like."

She wasn't particularly interested in the scenery. She patted Bai Zhou's arm, took his hand, and prepared to go down the mountain.

"it is good."

I held an umbrella for her and walked with her down the mountain path during the day.

"When we went up the mountain, I saw beggar's chicken for sale in that small town. How about we buy one and try it?"

"Beggar's Chicken... Great! Of course I want to eat it!"

"Shall we buy some more wine? I'm feeling a bit thirsty."

Eating only meat can be greasy, but if you pair it with a little wine, the flavor will be elevated to another level.

What kind of wine would you like?

As a connoisseur, I naturally drink quite a bit every year. But choosing the right drinks is also a very important matter.

Just like baijiu and huangjiu, not only do they differ greatly in alcohol content and strength, but their brewing methods, colors, and effects are also different.

For example, rice wine has the effect of nourishing the stomach and strengthening the spleen, and can warm the stomach and body. It is suitable for drinking when the weather is cool. People with a cold constitution can also choose to drink some rice wine on weekdays.

Baijiu (Chinese white liquor) can dispel wind and cold, and a small amount of baijiu can stimulate the secretion of gastric juice and saliva, which can help to strengthen the stomach and relieve pain, as well as promote blood circulation and calm the mind and promote sleep.

Of course, no matter what kind of alcohol it is, a little is pleasant, but too much is harmful to health.

"It's raining, Xiaobai, it's a bit cold."

"How about drinking yellow wine?"

I like the strong and mellow flavor of baijiu, but I also appreciate the mild and smooth taste of huangjiu.

"Okay. I'll listen to my older sister."

If someone wants to drink Shaoxing wine during the year, they will naturally not refuse during the day.

Moreover, at this moment, the area encompassed by the Songyue landform is experiencing a light rain due to the changing weather, coupled with the slightly chilly wind. If one were to invite three or five friends or sit alone in a hut at this time, cut some meat, warm a few ounces of wine, and drink together or by oneself, while chatting about the world and appreciating the wind and rain, wouldn't that be wonderful!

"so comfortable."

The rocking chair sways gently, the sounds of wind and rain mingling with the crackling of a crackling fire in the stove, and you savor a sip of wine and a slice of thinly sliced, tender chicken.

It truly is a life of joy and contentment.

"In this situation, I really want to compose a poem."

He waved his fan, looking like he was full of literary talent, but after shaking his head for a long time, he still couldn't recite the poem.

"Don't laugh! Silly little one! What's so funny about a poem that fits the situation?"

Nian pushed Bai Zhou, who was smiling with narrowed eyes, with slight annoyance.

He mocks his sister for being uneducated; what a despicable brother!

"It wasn't a wicked smile. I thought my sister looked really cute just now."

He defended himself during the day, then began to praise Nian's earlier demeanor.

"Okay, okay! Stop talking!"

Nian hurriedly stopped Bai Tian's "nonsense".

What an adorable appearance... Shouldn't the compliments for her be things like "reliable" or "handsome"?

She's beautiful and cute, but she seems as soft and girly as a woman.

"Well, since you speak quite nicely, come here, silly little white rabbit, let your big sister feed you some meat."

"Thank you, sister."

After eating the meat picked up with chopsticks, Bai Zhong raised his glass of wine to toast the New Year.

"Mmm, come on, let's have a drink, you two sisters."

He returned the toast and then raised his bowl to drink with him.

"Shall we set off tomorrow? Or should we rest for a few more days?"

The year passed just like any other, casually chatting with the daytime.

Let's set off tomorrow.

I don't plan to let the daytime last too long.

Ideally, this matter should be resolved within two years.

"Okay, then you should get a good rest tonight."

Looking at the young man sipping his drink, Nian chuckled mischievously and rubbed his fingertips together.

"Sister..."

Seeing Nian's smile, Bai Zhou's hand holding the wine glass trembled slightly.

He's not drinking goji berry wine, so he doesn't need to drink this to reduce internal heat.

"Speaking of which, I just thought of a very important question, Xiaobai."

Year after year, he took a sip of wine and gazed curiously at the daylight.

"Why does that stuff taste better lately?"

"what?"

Bai Zhou looked at Nian with puzzlement.

What do you mean by "the taste has improved"?

"Hmm... the first time I ate it, the taste was a bit strange, a bit fishy."

Nian frowned, making serious comparisons.

"But after crossing the river, the taste of that stuff changed. It became sweeter and less fishy."

"And what's more! After eating it, your stomach will feel warm and cozy, and you'll feel very energetic."

"Why is this happening? Does setting up a tripod really affect this?"

"..."

Bai Zhou looked down at Niu Niu's position and then fell into deep thought as well.

After a moment, he came to a somewhat uncertain conclusion.

"Perhaps the power of mountains and rivers was incorporated into it, changing its essence?"

The miraculous power of mountains and rivers transformed it from simple deoxyribose into ATP, which provides energy.

"As for the taste... it should be the scent of mountains and rivers..."

He hadn't eaten it during the day and didn't know much about it, so he could only draw conclusions based on Kal'tsit's feedback, Nian's feedback, and his own changes over this period.

"If that's the case..."

As if he had gained some insight.

"The taste is indeed a bit like the mountain breeze... very refreshing, and if you savor it carefully, there is a hint of grass and wood fragrance. Hmm, it's also like the clear spring water flowing in the mountains, sweet and delicious."

"..."

So what's with this "savoring carefully" thing? And the topic seems to be getting weird.

Bai Zhou felt he should change the subject to avoid Nian taking the opportunity to do something strange to him to prove the truth.

"Does Sister have any friends in the Great Yan?"

This is just a personal curiosity of Bai Zhou.

The immortal has been traveling in the Great Yan for a long time, so there must be someone who has caught her eye and gained her favor.

"friend?"

After thinking for a moment, he shook his head.

"If we're talking about young kids I might find worthy, I do know a few. But they're all past that age; their great-grandchildren are probably old enough to run errands by now. They're probably all hanging in their family ancestral halls by now."

"As for friends... I don't have any."

Only those who can form deep friendships can be called "friends," but how could they, burdened with guilt, have the opportunity to meet such people?