Chapter 566: 563, The 1st Beverage in the Other Realm

Ren Chunping was momentarily stunned!

This Bainian Xiang is like a million questions; why hadn’t he noticed before?

However, regarding these questions, they definitely need answering, but there are some questions that simply can’t be answered. Like when Voldemort will appear in the story: he was absolutely unwilling to provide spoilers of that sort. As for whether the world of “Harry Potter” is real? He didn’t know how to answer that either.

So, the only question left was whether magic really exists.

Ren Chunping promptly responded, “Magic does indeed exist. As long as you watch the ’Harry Potter Collection,’ there’s a chance to obtain anything from the magical world. Just like watching ’Immortal Slayer,’ you can acquire magical artifacts. However, the probability of obtaining something is still not particularly high.”

“Really!”

Bainian Xiang’s face was immediately lit up with a look of surprise, and along with many disciples and elders, they all showed cheerful expressions, completely ignoring Ren Chunping’s mention of the probability issue, giving Ren Chunping the impression that as long as they watched, they’d certainly obtain something.

Ren Chunping continued, “Of course, when I said the probability is low, it’s just in relation to ’Harry Potter.’ Compared to previously watching ’Immortal Slayer’ and acquiring magical artifacts, watching ’Harry Potter’ has a much higher chance of obtaining things. If you still feel the probability isn’t high enough, when watching ’Harry Potter’ tomorrow, you can eat some popcorn; it can increase the probability by 10 percent and also alleviate the excessive emotional impact movies have on you.” With that, Ren Chunping gestured towards the still-operating popcorn machine, then took a can of Coke and drank it all in one go.

It was only then that everyone broke free from their immersion in “Harry Potter,” glanced around at the rooms on both sides, and found some things had surprisingly appeared. Following the direction of Ren Chunping’s gesture, they looked at the popcorn machine with a curious expression.

Bainian Xiang inquired, “Sect Leader, what is popcorn?”

Ren Chunping responded, “What’s inside there is popcorn, but exactly what it’s like, you’ll find out when you come to watch tomorrow.”

The popcorn machine was sealed, unlike the crystal tank that was transparent; it couldn’t directly show the color of Coca-Cola, not even those lively bubbles. Moreover, the materials for the popcorn provided by the system required a lengthy process, estimating another hour to be ready, so showing them now was impossible.

After all, this isn’t ordinary popcorn, and Ren Chunping understood the time it took.

Before Ren Chunping could introduce Coca-Cola, Bainian Xiang’s myriad questions began once more, “Sect Leader, what did you just drink?”

Seeing Ren Chunping’s satisfied and blissful expression when drinking Coca-Cola, Bainian Xiang was extremely curious. Coupled with the lack of Celestial Materials aroma, she wanted to learn more about what Ren Chunping was drinking. In other places, she definitely wouldn’t dare ask so directly, but in the Immortal Sect, everyone knew things were open to disciples and elders without anything forbidden.

“Coca-Cola!” Ren Chunping then walked to the room with the crystal tank, tapped on it with his finger, and explained, “Coca-Cola, a type of carbonated beverage, also meant to be drunk when watching movies.”

“Carbonated beverage?”

Everyone displayed confused expressions.

Facing the confusion from everyone, Ren Chunping pondered for a moment, realizing he shouldn’t mention carbonated beverages as it was too complicated to explain, and thus came up with a straightforward explanation, “What is a carbonated beverage? Simply understand this way, Coca-Cola is like tea, intended for drinking. However, its taste is very stimulating, unlike the mildness of tea.”

Bainian Xiang further asked, “Sect Leader, it must have more to it than just drinking, right?”

Bainian Xiang’s query was also what everyone wanted to know.

Ren Chunping nodded, saying, “I know you’re more concerned about its effects. Put it this way, if you acquire a technique in ’Immortal Slayer’ or ’Harry Potter,’ you can drink this, as long as you drink a hundred cups, no matter what technique, it can reach the peak.”

“Reach the peak!”

Everyone was startled, followed by joy.

Though they displayed surprised expressions, the most astonished were Zi Ran and a few others, since they had just joined the sect, encountering few amazements and hadn’t walked the Thousand Layers before. Being able to elevate techniques to their peak by simply drinking something without cultivation, was unbelievably extraordinary!

Excitedly, Bainian Xiang immediately responded, “Sect Leader, may I have a cup?”

Ren Chunping was delighted, inwardly thinking Bainian Xiang was indeed wealthy. Following that, Ren Chunping replied, “Of course! Coca-Cola can be drunk after watching the movie, though there won’t be any special effect since you didn’t acquire any techniques in the Viewing Room.”

“No problem, I just want to taste it.” Bainian Xiang replied with particular generosity.

Ren Chunping stated, “One White Crystal per cup!”

Thereupon, Bainian Xiang promptly pulled out a White Crystal and handed it to Ren Chunping, eagerly awaiting, “Sect Leader, hehe—pour a bit more!”

Seeing Bainian Xiang order a cup, everyone didn’t rush to purchase one; firstly, because the price was indeed high and drinking now wouldn’t have special effects; secondly, they wanted to see Bainian Xiang’s reaction after drinking. Despite knowing what Ren Chunping presented would definitely be extraordinary, they chose to wait a bit.

Under everyone’s gaze, Ren Chunping poured a cup of Coca-Cola for Bainian Xiang, saying, “Try to take a small sip at first.”

He feared Coca-Cola’s flavor was too stimulating, and if the first sip was too large, it would overstimulate the mouth and body, causing discomfort. After all, this was system-modified Coca-Cola; even his current realm found it incredibly stimulating, while Bainian Xiang was only in the Profound Realm.

Bainian Xiang nodded, eagerly accepting the cup, and at that moment, exclaimed, “So cold!”

Then, with anticipation, she slowly sipped a bit.

Yang Lele and the others focused their gazes on Bainian Xiang’s face, as if waiting for something. Afterwards, they watched as Bainian Xiang suddenly placed the cup on the shelf before her, stepped back vigorously and jumped up dramatically, her expression exceedingly complex.

Surprise, astonishment, followed by excitement swept across her face, then Bainian Xiang exclaimed after settling, “Wow, this… this… so refreshing! This feeling… it’s amazing. I’ve never had anything so exhilarating to drink.”

Bainian Xiang couldn’t find adjectives to describe her current feeling, with no choice but to repeatedly emphasize the word exhilarating.

Yang Lele and the others, seeing this, became even more curious, hurriedly rummaging through their Storage Rings for White Crystals to buy Coca-Cola. Zi Ran was very generous, directly pulling out a handful of White Crystals to treat everyone. Ren Chunping naturally welcomed the gesture, quickly poured a dozen or twenty cups on the shelf for them to take.

Due to Huai Ye’s anticipation for Coca-Cola and Zi Ran’s excitement in treating, everyone gradually took their share of Coca-Cola with extreme enthusiasm. Ren Chunping shook his head and laughed, then looked at Bainian Xiang who was gulping down Coca-Cola.

He was worried whether the taste of Coca-Cola would be hard to accept, as in the previous world, many people did not like cola. Now it seems, that worry was unnecessary, as this world readily embraced the first beverage.

Perhaps it’s similar to the effect of the lack of entertainment modes, causing them to crazily fall in love with TV dramas and movies, and also fall in love with Coca-Cola.

At this moment, Bainian Xiang was startled and placed the cup back on the counter, then took out a White Crystal.

“Sect Leader, one more cup!”

Ren Chunping shook his head, “Only one cup a day!”

Bainian Xiang’s bright smile immediately collapsed, then hurriedly said, “Ah—how about I pay 2, no, three White Crystals for a cup, can I?”

At this moment, she wasn’t looking behind her, as everyone stopped their quick drinking upon hearing Ren Chunping say one cup a day. Hearing Bainian Xiang’s words, many people involuntarily laughed—having not heard this sentence for some time.

Price Increase?

Impossible.

The Sect Leader has never broken the rule due to a price increase.

Back when eating Moonlight Dumplings for free, Huaikong’s friend offered a White Crystal to taste one, yet the Sect Leader didn’t give in.

The Sect Leader seems to care about White Crystals, but his bottom line is higher, never breaching his rules due to White Crystals.

Sure enough, Ren Chunping shook his head and said, “If you want to drink, come back tomorrow.”

After speaking, Ren Chunping came out from the house, clapped his hands, and then shut the door. Bainian Xiang felt a stronger sense of loss seeing this action, turned around, and seeing everyone holding Coca-Cola, her mouth involuntarily puckered.

“Alright, those who want to cultivate go cultivate, those who don’t, leave.” After saying this, Ren Chunping left the Viewing Room directly.

Watching Ren Chunping’s departing back, Bainian Xiang ran up to Zi Ran, asking, “Master, is Coca-Cola delicious?”

Zi Ran smiled helplessly, then passed the Coca-Cola she had sipped twice to Bainian Xiang.

Currently, this Coca-Cola doesn’t have any special ability, just a unique taste that is refreshing to drink. Really, she’s not unwilling to give it up.

Bainian Xiang was immediately delighted, and the prior puckering loss instantly vanished, holding the cup excitedly, she shouted, “Master, you’re the best, love you to death!”

As for Ren Chunping, after leaving the Viewing Room, he immediately went to the Main Hall.

Why leave hastily.

Because Huan Cheng climbed Yunlan Mountain late at night!

Although Huan Cheng knew he could ascend Yunlan Mountain unobstructed, without being blocked by the Maze Array like others, he hadn’t visited Immortal Sect often. Only three or four days had passed, and he had come twice in a row, definitely about something.

He guessed it was probably people from the Hundred Sects Alliance that had come, otherwise, why would Huan Cheng leave his bed to wear armor and run up the mountain, instead of hugging his wife?

Seeing Huan Cheng approaching, Ren Chunping smiled and asked, “Uncle Huan, you come up the mountain so late, won’t Aunt be mad at me?”

Huan Cheng was stunned, originally serious-faced, but then showed a smile, “You kid, can’t be a bit serious! You’re a Sect Leader now!”

Even so, Huan Cheng still liked this manner. Regardless of how long, Huan Cheng always addressed Ren Chunping as Sect Leader Ren, refusing to speak in terms of seniority. Occasionally, he wondered if Ren Chunping, as his status rose, would no longer acknowledge him as uncle.

Now it seems he overthought.

Even with big figures from the Hundred Sects Alliance coming personally to discuss an alliance, still he jokes around with him.

Ren Chunping smiled, then continued, “Uncle Huan, don’t always be busy with your own affairs, no matter what Aunt is a woman, women need care, need to be concerned about. Staying up so late, do you know how Aunt might think?”

“All right! Be serious!” Huan Cheng put away his smile and seriously looked at Ren Chunping, “Sect Leader Ren, someone from the top of the Hundred Sects Alliance has arrived. Just this matter. Upon entering the city, Murong Qing and his team performed the kneeling ceremony, under such ceremonious gesture, a lot was revealed.”

“What do you mean?”

“A man’s knee is beneath gold, for cultivators, the objective is to become strong, to earn respect, they absolutely would not easily perform the kneeling ceremony. As Chief, Murong Qing knelt at the city gate, then the opponents’ identity is surely very high, afraid it’s not as simple as Great Lake Chief. Because facing a place like Bright Mirror Lake, a lake’s Chief, Murong Qing only needs to make a salute.”

“Perhaps.”

“In any case, be vigilant, in facing such a big figure, even if you don’t wish to discuss an alliance, don’t make the conversation rigid. Be diplomatic!” Huan Cheng knew Ren Chunping’s mannerism as Sect Leader, hence he came up overnight to remind this point.

Not having the desire to discuss an alliance, he respects Ren Chunping’s decision, but as an uncle, he feels necessary to remind, best to not immediately offend the counterpart. After all, since the counterpart dares to directly come to Immortal Sect’s territory, surely they have some backing.

Directly fight, Immortal Sect has considerable likelihood of suffering a loss.

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