He came to his senses and was already drinking heartily.

"Thank you, senior." Nan Xu smiled and clasped his hands in thanks.

This outcome was entirely within his expectations.

Of course, this does not mean that completing the old monkey king's test is an easy task.

Although snacks can enhance the flavor of alcohol, ordinary snacks will only become unpleasant tastes on the tongue when compared to the divine Monkey Wine.

Using them as accompaniments to alcohol is actually less effective than drinking them on their own.

However, Nan Xu has the memories of being a second-rank culinary immortal in his previous life, so he naturally knows many profound spice recipes.

The spices he just took out were one of the recipes he had created in his previous life, combining the strengths of many schools of thought with his own understanding, and were most suitable for pairing with wine.

Although the proportions were not as precise due to decreased physical control, and many rare ingredients in the recipe were replaced, it still achieved amazing results.

With such snacks to accompany the drinks, the deliciousness of monkey wine will undoubtedly be enhanced.

As he thought about it, Nan Xu put the monkey wine into the food pouch.

Looking up, I saw the old monkey king staring intently at the monkey wine, looking reluctant to part with it.

Noticing Nanxu's gaze, it barked a few more times in a fit of rage.

That kid is really cunning. He served it a plate of excellent snacks to go with its drinks, which made it want to drink even more, but it ended up taking most of the wine with it.

Drink up, there's not much monkey wine left. If you don't drink, who knows when you'll get to eat such delicious snacks with your drinks again...

Seeing this, Nan Xu roughly understood what the old monkey king was thinking.

He smiled slightly: "Senior, please don't be impatient. I will write down the recipe for the seasonings right away. These seasonings are all made from common ingredients. You can either make them yourself or have someone else make them, and you can reproduce about 70-80% of the flavor."

"Even without pairing it with such fine monkey wine, the taste is still exquisite."

Upon hearing this, the old monkey king's expression softened slightly.

It chirped a few times, roughly meaning—you're not so bad after all, you still have some conscience.

Then, it rummaged around on its body, pulled out a small fruit pit, and threw it at Nan Xu.

At the same time, Nan Xu heard the system notification that the mission was completed.

[Ding! Mission reward has been issued!]

Nan Xu nimbly caught the fruit pit and glanced at its attributes.

【Peach peach core】

[Rank: Super Rank 3]

[Note: This seed is in excellent condition. With proper cultivation in a suitable environment, it can grow into a towering tree again.]

"This is good stuff!" he exclaimed with delight.

This was truly an unexpected delight; he hadn't anticipated that the old monkey king would possess a third-grade fruit pit.

But thinking about it, it makes sense. If there weren't high-quality fruits, how could such good monkey wine be brewed?

If this seed could be cultivated into a fruit tree, it would mean that he would have a renewable source of three-star ingredients.

Although the cultivation conditions required for the third-grade fruit trees are quite demanding, and it is still a long way from successful monetization, at least the key to the treasure trove is already in his hands.

"Thank you, senior!" He carefully put away the fruit pit and returned the old monkey king's greeting with a fist and palm salute.

The old monkey king looked impatient and waved his hand, signaling Nanxu to leave quickly.

Then, it returned to the tree hole, reluctantly poured out some more monkey wine, and savored it with the remaining fried peanuts.

Although Nanxu left the recipe to him, a recipe is still just a recipe, and it will definitely be a bit inferior to his own skill.

"Then I won't disturb your enjoyment any longer, senior." Nan Xu smiled and pressed the copied recipe under a stone. "If we have the chance to meet again in the future, I will definitely cook more delicious dishes for you, senior."

After saying that, his figure flickered and disappeared from the spot in the blink of an eye.

……

Time passed, and dusk fell.

After acquiring another high-quality shiitake mushroom, Nanxu glanced at the setting sun and figured it was about time to set up camp.

Even with the added benefits of internal energy and equipment, he still felt somewhat fatigued after a full day of intensely practicing his lightness skill.

Nanxu skillfully found a relatively open space, set up the tent, and started a fire to prepare a meal.

Because of the simple conditions and his own exhaustion, he didn't choose any complicated dishes. He simply picked out a few of the best-looking mushrooms and took out a few fresh fish he had caught in the stream from his food bag.

Skewer them, grill until slightly golden brown, and sprinkle with a little salt and spices. Thanks to the excellent quality of the ingredients, no complicated steps are needed to make them incredibly delicious.

The moment the food touches your mouth, the delicious flavor of the mountain delicacies bursts forth.

"Hmm... the quality of these ingredients is truly exceptional!" Nanxu's eyes lit up.

However, these simple foods are not the main event of the evening.

After filling his stomach to about half full, Nan Xu wiped the grease from his mouth, and his expression became much more serious.

He took out a bamboo tube from his food pouch, which contained the monkey wine he had gone to great lengths to obtain.

"Although most of us will stay to prepare for 'that thing,'... having a small drink shouldn't be a problem, right?" He unconsciously licked his lips.

Drinking a sip of the divine monkey wine would bring him numerous benefits, such as a significant boost to his attributes and a profound cultivation of his internal energy...

However, more than those added benefits, he cares about the taste and texture of the monkey wine.

As a player of "Chef Soul", having top-notch delicacies right in front of me but not tasting them is more painful than killing me.

"As long as the amount is controlled, there will definitely be no problem... I refuse to believe that I didn't drink a single gummy bear!"

Having made up his mind, Nanxu no longer hesitated and poured a full cup of wine from the bamboo tube.

Incidentally, this cup is almost twice the size of the bamboo cup he prepared for the old Monkey King.

After hesitating for a moment, Nan Xu did not pour a second cup.

"This much should be just enough for me to get most of the attribute bonuses. I can't drink any more, otherwise the effect will be severely reduced, and the cost-effectiveness will be extremely low."

He successfully convinced himself to put the bamboo tube back into the food bag.

At this moment, the enticing aroma of wine filled the entire camp.

Nan Xu rarely showed such an intoxicated expression. Even the most self-controlled person would lose their composure in the face of such exquisite wine.

He eagerly picked up the wine glass, tilted his head back, and drank it down in one gulp!

The moment it enters the mouth, it has a smooth, silky feel. The liquid glides easily over the tip of his tongue like sweet honey water, without any spiciness or irritation.

The next moment, an explosive fragrance and sweetness filled his entire mouth!

"Hmm!" Nanxu's eyes lit up.

It is the sweetness that is brewed after countless flowers and fruits have been mixed and fermented over the years. Wild peaches, wild kiwis, wild grapes, mountain cherries, hawthorns, autumn pears... the flavors of hundreds of fruits intertwine and eventually converge into an unparalleled pure fruit fragrance, just like hundreds of rivers flowing into the sea!

Just as the sweet and sour taste of the fruit was about to turn into a rich, cloying sweetness, a delicate and elegant floral fragrance quietly rose up, perfectly dissolving the sweetness of the fruit and transforming it into a more refreshing and sweet flavor.

"Glug."

The liquor glided lightly down my throat, carrying a cool sensation, like mountain spring water flowing down my throat.

A deep, slightly bitter aftertaste, accompanied by the fragrance of pine and earth, gradually emerges, lifting up all the fruity and floral aromas and making their flavors even sweeter.

The cool sensation traveled down the esophagus and reached the stomach, where it suddenly transformed into a warm sensation that spread from the stomach to the limbs and bones, like an invisible river flowing slowly along the meridians.

Instantly, Nanxu felt every pore on his body open up!

The internal energy within his body was circulating automatically!

If the true energy that Nanxu had accumulated before was like a narrow stream, whose existence could only be felt when exerting all his strength, then at this moment, the power of the monkey wine was like a timely rain, turning that stream into a rushing river.

His internal energy surged through his meridians, clearing the blocked acupoints. Under the influence of the alcohol, his internal strength increased dramatically, as if he had been propelled by a rocket!

[Internal Strength Experience Points +19369]

[Internal Strength Experience Points +20378]

[Internal Strength Experience Points +22658]

……

In just a few breaths, the Mind-Intent Qi-Primordial Skill broke through the threshold of the fourth level and reached the fifth level. Moreover, its growth momentum was extremely strong, and in the blink of an eye, it was heading towards the sixth level!

Moreover, the changes don't stop there.

His bones made a soft "crackling" sound, becoming denser and more resilient. His muscles seemed to surge with boundless power, becoming elastic and explosive. The fatigue and ailments accumulated in his body were almost instantly swept away.

a long time.

Nan Xu savored the last trace of flavor in his mouth, and opened his eyes with lingering enjoyment.

He subconsciously clenched his fist; his ten fingers were incredibly flexible, each joint moving with perfect ease.

After drinking a small cup of monkey wine, his strength, agility, and physical attributes all increased significantly.

His internal energy cultivation has advanced by leaps and bounds, reaching 87% of the sixth level.

Nan Xu let out a long breath, revealing a satisfied expression.

"This monkey wine... truly lives up to its reputation as a divine product!"