The Cannon Fodder in the Global Apocalypse Game lives a leisurely life
Chapter 166: Millenium Emberward Wine

Chapter 166: Millenium Emberward Wine

(Chapter dedicated to Eiirmac for the car. (❁´◡`❁))

After the angry Elder Imps recovered from blood pressure, they had younglings conduct a carpet search for the traces left by the culprit, and the more they combed the valley, the more their blood boiled, almost turning their blue furs into a shade of purple.

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Those petty and greedy thieves didn’t even leave a rock! They excavated everything!

Who could possibly do such a thing?

The Elder Imps gathered everyone to brainstorm.

Because Emperor Yeti was a reclusive tyrant who wanted to hog all resources for himself and didn’t even want any imps to invade his inner and outer sanctum, there were no guards to deter any unfriendly forces, which was too cheap for the two crazy shoppers.

"Wait! The cellar!" The eldest imp only remembered the barrels of wine brewed by the leader, which could help solve their current problem. He had once had the chance to see it when he was called by the leader.

The other elder imps quickly followed the eldest. Because the valley was now as bald as Huo Yan’s head, it was easy to know where the location of the entrance to the cellar was. Normally it was blocked by a huge and heavy stone, but even that disappeared.

The elder had a bad feeling about this. He climbed down the stone stairs, and a large tunnel greeted him. It was ten meters in height, eight meters wide, and a hundred meters long, supported by stone pillars.

When they reached the end, all they saw was an empty room.

As if the gif of ’Emotional Damage’ played in the background, and they once again spurted blood.

"Bleurgh."

On this day, the Elder Imps’ hair completely turned white.

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Five hundred meters from the dung-decorated entrance, at the end of the trail, the two counted their spoils.

From the valley, they’ve got [Stones X2578 units], [Emberward Wood X1453 units], [Emberward Grass X1346 units], and [Emberward Flower X786 units].

In the cellar, aside from the wine, they also obtained an [Emberward Basket Press] with wooden beams and capstan, a barrel of [Emberward Grass Yeast] used to assist in fermentation, and four barrels of partly fermented Emberward wine.

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If he could also gain gourmet points from winemaking, then that would be good. Long Haoran couldn’t wait to start.

He took out one barrel and opened the lid.

[Basic Appraisal Skill activated

-Brewed from the Emberward Flower, one cup (100 ml) could grant a 1% permanent boost in basic stats. Capped at 10.

-Additional Effects: Basic Fire-immunity skill- You are immune to E and F level fire skill.-

-Side Effects: Because it’s an incomplete recipe, the wine may caused unwanted effects.]

A side effect?

There were ten wooden barrels, and each barrel held 160 liters of wine.

Long Haoran took a sniff of the flower and compared it to the scent emitted by the wine before confirming it was indeed made from the flower. The scent was similar to black pepper and cinnamon.

For him, it was a surprise to see this kind of loot in a boss’ lair. He couldn’t imagine how a monster would know how to brew. If that was the case, it was trouble for them. If the monsters improve their intelligence further and unite to kill all the players on this mountain, it will be a tragedy.

"Wine! I haven’t drunk one in a long time." Ever since that time when she first tasted wine and slept at the Drunken Immortal Pavilion, Master and her senior sister vehemently refused to let her drink another cup, and even those foods that used wine, she was forbidden to eat.

During banquets, her glass would be filled with juice instead, while all of theirs had wines that boosted their cultivation levels. Even when she proposed to lower her food diet for a month just for a single sip, her master never allowed her and only said, ’It’s for the safety of the universe.’

Li Chunhua never understood how her drinking wine could affect the fate of the universe, but her master never explained, so she went to ask her senior sister instead, and she also replied, ’It’s for the safety of the universe.’

And after a month, when she tried to sneakily buy a jug, there was a wanted post of her face in every wine establishment, and when they saw her, she was kicked out with the same slogan: ’it’s for the safety of the universe.’

"..."

What is this for the safety of the universe? What does it have to do with her drinking wine?

Therefore, she never had the chance again, but now...

Li Chunhua smiled. A ladle appeared on her hand, and she dipped it in the barrel and wanted to try it, but Long Haoran seized the ladle from her and tested a mouthful first. Just from the smell alone, he could discern that it had a high alcohol content.

"Chef Long..." Li Chunhua’s hand was still in midair. Her eyes were slowly filled with grief as she watched the man drink the wine. "That’s mine."

The piquant flavor caused a slightly burning sensation in Long Haoran’s mouth, but it would be a waste not to finish it.

He chugged the remaining wine, and by the end, his cheeks and neck were slightly flushed like a ripe apple, and his body was hot.

He took off his windbreaker and tugged the collar of his shirt before drinking a bottle of water to lessen the heat.

This needs to be consumed one at a time.

[You’ve drank 50 ml of the Millennium Emberward Wine and gained a 0.5% boost in all basic stats.]

[You’ve gained Basic Fire Immunity Skill (P).]

After washing down the spice, he said, "Don’t drink it." Then he closed the lid and stored the wine back in his inventory.

"Chef Long, that’s not fair. You can drink, but I can’t?" Li Chunhua complained.

"You’re too young." Long Haoran wiped the wine residue off his red lips before saying.

"I’m 21," Li Chunhua refuted.

Long Haoran was surprised, and his eyes examined her height and the baby fat on her cheeks. His eyes lingered around Li Chunhua’s form for a few seconds.

But alcohol is still alcohol and there is a risk of side effects. It’s better not to let her drink.

Long Haoran mercilessly turned her down before extending his hands. "Give me the barrels."

Li Chunhua stepped back and shook her head. "No."

"I’ll exchange them for premium fruit juices and desserts." With yeast, besides wine, he can also make cheese and other dairy products.

And he’ll find other ways to let her gain fire immunity. With the flower and his gourmet skill, maybe he can produce a more upgrade version. It’s worth to try.

Desserts? (ˉ﹃ˉ)

Li Chunhua’s resolve weakened immediately.

Four barrels materialized in front of Long Haoran. "Deal. Chef Long, you better not go back on your word."

Seeing the hint of sparkle in her eyes and how she had forgotten the wine, the corner of his lips rose. "I won’t."

If he doesn’t find fruits, he’ll make jam instead. The tomato will be ripe tomorrow. but hopefully the next trip will be fruitful.

He’ll turn the wine over to the elf. That guy had been fretting over the monster tide. It would not be good if we kept relying on her.

Recalling her fainting, the warm smile on his lips cooled down.