The Legendary Jade Nectar Dew

Changing "Jelly Dew" to ""Jade Nectar Dew".

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"Your Majesty, I trust you to guard over me."

With those words, Old Bai reverently took out the Jade Nectar Dew.

Ji Wuhui, standing a short distance away, observed with a mixture of curiosity and anticipation.

This was the first time he had encountered something capable of restoring vitality, and he couldn't help but spread his spiritual sense throughout the area.

Even though the imperial tomb was one of the safest places in the entire empire, Ji Wuhui remained vigilant. Old Bai's safety was paramount.

Taking a deep breath to calm his excitement, Old Bai carefully opened the bottle of Jade Nectar Dew.

A rich, cool fragrance immediately filled the air, blanketing the hall in an intoxicating aroma.

It was the unmistakable scent of wine.

The fragrance carried hints of countless fruits, each blending into a harmonious bouquet that transported both men into a lush, boundless jungle.

Even the mere aroma left them momentarily dazed, as though they had drunk the wine itself.

"What a magnificent wine!"

Old Bai and Ji Wuhui exclaimed in unison, their admiration clear.

"This Jade Nectar Dew truly lives up to its name!" Ji Wuhui said, his tone filled with awe. "Such wine—surely only celestial beings in the heavens are worthy to taste it! Even I, an emperor, can barely resist the urge to take a sip!"

As the ruler of the Heavenly Star Empire and a connoisseur of fine wine, Ji Wuhui had experienced countless rare vintages. But the exquisite fragrance emanating from this bottle eclipsed them all.

How could he even call those previous drinks 'wine'? They were mere dregs in comparison.

The thought struck him like a thunderbolt: he could never enjoy any other wine again. He had to find an opportunity to try the Jade Nectar Dew himself.

"The shopkeeper only sells one bottle of Jade Nectar Dew every seven days," Old Bai mentioned casually.

"One bottle every seven days?"

Ji Wuhui's shock deepened. Such a divine treasure—capable of replenishing vitality—was treated as though it were commonplace.

When had items that defied the natural order become so readily available?

Old Bai, now fully prepared, took a deep breath and raised the bottle to his lips.

He drank.

"Good wine!"

Old Bai's eyes widened as the cool, refreshing liquid coursed down his throat, spreading a soothing chill through his body.

The intense fruity fragrance seemed to open every pore on his skin, washing over him like a rejuvenating tide.

Before he could savor the moment further, a massive surge of vitality erupted within him.

Old Bai immediately began absorbing the energy, his body undergoing visible changes.

Moments later, he opened his eyes. A faint glimmer of light danced within them.

The transformation was astounding. Old Bai now looked at least a decade younger.

Where once his appearance was that of a frail elder, he now radiated vitality. His once-grey hair had turned black, and his skin was imbued with a youthful glow.

"This power…" Old Bai muttered, gazing at his hands in disbelief.

How long had it been since he felt such vitality coursing through his body?

For years, he had been resigned to the slow decline of his strength. But now, the energy surging within him felt boundless, almost overwhelming.

Unable to contain his emotions, Old Bai tilted his head back and let out a long, triumphant roar.

"Congratulations, Old Bai."

Ji Wuhui's voice broke the silence, carrying a rare warmth.

Though he had remained silent during the transformation, the emperor couldn't help but marvel at the sight before him.

Jelly Dew had truly proven its legendary reputation, rejuvenating Old Bai in both body and spirit.

For a moment, Ji Wuhui's thoughts strayed to the implications. If news of this miraculous elixir reached the ears of aging powerhouses desperate for more time, chaos would surely follow.

What would happen to Nine Stars City then? Would it become a thriving hub of activity, or would it descend into turmoil?

"Old Bai," Ji Wuhui began cautiously, "about the Jade Nectar Dew…"

Old Bai raised a hand to interrupt, already anticipating his emperor's concerns.

"Your Majesty, I am not the shopkeeper's only customer. When I visited the store earlier, I saw students from Soaring Cloud Academy as well."

Ji Wuhui frowned, his thoughts racing. Soaring Cloud Academy's involvement only complicated matters. The academy's influence reached far and wide, and its students were no strangers to competition.

The emperor's gaze grew contemplative. The arrival of the shopkeeper and his mysterious wares had introduced an unpredictable element into the empire. The path ahead was uncertain, but one thing was clear—change was coming.