Chapter 0621: Arm Wrestling

"Sir, that's not wine from our Dragon Gate Inn. It was brought in by a distinguished guest. We're not allowed to serve a guest's private wine to others. It's against the rules. We don't have that kind of wine available here. The Daughter's Red you're drinking now may not be aged, but it's a fine wine crafted by a master brewer. It's actually one of our signature offerings."Wang Xiao'er was already downstairs, doing his best to explain.

Yi Tianxing and Jin Xiangyu both turned their attention to the commotion below.

There, on the first floor, stood a towering brute of a man, over three meters tall, practically a small giant. Coils of iron chains wrapped around his body, and a massive black iron flying wheel was strapped to his back. The blade gleamed coldly, exuding an aura of killing intent and bloodlust. One could tell it had claimed many lives.

His appearance was savage and terrifying. Just standing there, he exerted a crushing pressure that made it hard for others to stay composed in his presence.

At the moment, he was arguing loudly with Wang Xiao'er.

The giant had caught a whiff of a wine unlike anything he'd ever smelled before. The aroma had awakened every wine craving in his body. Compared to that, this Daughter's Red was like heaven and earth — there was simply no comparison.

So he immediately concluded that there was a superior wine somewhere in the inn.

Once that thought was planted, the Daughter's Red became impossible to swallow. He began shouting, insisting on drinking the wine he had just smelled. The wine bug in his belly had been thoroughly roused. Until he got a taste of that wine, he wasn't going anywhere.

"No way. I smelled that wine. I know it's here. I don't care what you say, I want that wine. If I don't get it, don't blame me for getting rough. I won't leave until I get a drink."

The burly man declared with absolute certainty.

There was no mistaking his determination — he wouldn't give up until he tasted that mysterious wine.

"It's him."Jin Xiangyu's eyes lit up with surprise.

"That's the 'Old Ghost' you mentioned? The one from Yellow Sand Town?" Yi Tianxing narrowed his eyes. "That town shouldn't be too far from here, right?"

The man's massive frame and features matched the intelligence reports perfectly. If this wasn't him, Yi Tianxing might as well be blind.

"Yep, that's him. Didn't expect him to show up here. He's quite the character. But whether you can win him over… that's on you, City Lord Yi." Jin Xiangyu smiled meaningfully.

"Good. Saves me a trip to Yellow Sand Town. A man like this… I definitely want to meet him."Yi Tianxing's eyes flashed as he stepped to the fourth-floor railing and called out:

"So… you want to drink my wine?"

"You're the one who brought that wine?" the big man looked up eagerly. "Quick, quick! Give me some! Name your price — whatever you want, I'll get it for you. There's nothing I can't do in this Yellow Sand Desert."

Yi Tianxing gazed down and replied calmly:

"If you're my friend or brother, sure — drink as much as you like. But if you're a stranger, you don't get a single drop."

"Give me wine and I'll become your friend. I'll be your brother!"

Yi Tianxing couldn't help but smirk. This guy really is the same one who doesn't even respect the town mayor? And now he's calling me brother over a cup of wine? Shameless…

"Talk is cheap. Why should I believe you?"

Yi Tianxing shook his head. He wasn't so easily convinced. No matter how simple someone looked on the outside, you never knew what was in their heart. And someone willing to call you "brother" just to get a drink — that's the very definition of a wine-and-meat friend, the kind you couldn't trust.

"Hmph. Then tell me — what'll it take for you to believe me? Give me your wine, and I swear you'll be able to roam this Yellow Sand Desert unchecked. No one will dare cross you!"

"Big talk. You think you can make such claims? I don't buy it," Yi Tianxing replied with a smile.

"You don't believe me? Ask around Yellow Sand Town — who dares block my path? Just mention my name and people scatter. Even the mayor can't command more respect than me. I was born with divine strength. Even fierce beasts fall before my fists. My flying wheel can cut through any alien race. I've never met a worthy opponent. My fists are the law!"

As he punched the air, the very air seemed to tremble.

"Really? So confident in your strength?"Yi Tianxing pressed him further.

"Of course! My strength is peerless!"

"Then what if I said I'm stronger than you?"Yi Tianxing's smile turned sly.

"Impossible! Look at your scrawny frame. I could crush you with a finger. You challenging me is a joke!"The big man scoffed, full of contempt.

To him, Yi Tianxing looked like a pretty boy — all looks, no substance. Not a hint of physical training on him.

"And what if I win?"

"Not happening. But if — if — you beat me, I'll acknowledge you as my master. I'll follow you anywhere, obey your every command — no hesitation, no matter the danger."The man's confidence was absolute.

Yi Tianxing showed no signs of physical cultivation — no muscles, no aura — so Old Ghost saw zero chance of losing.

"Deal. But if you lose, I'll give you that wine — ten jars of it."

With a wave of his hand, ten jars of Du Kang wine appeared, floating in the air.

"Du Kang wine!?"

"My god — that was the aroma earlier! The legendary wine mentioned in ancient verse — 'What relieves sorrow? Only Du Kang.' This is wine of the gods!"

"Ten jars?! That's priceless! Just one would fetch a fortune. He's offering ten!"

The entire inn erupted. Everyone knew how rare and legendary Du Kang wine was. Seeing even one jar was a miracle — ten was unthinkable.

"It really is Du Kang wine…"Old Ghost's throat bulged as he swallowed. His wine bug was going berserk.

"Alright! Deal! You've got yourself a match!"

"Then let the innkeeper bear witness," Yi Tianxing said with a smile.

"Fighting is forbidden in the Dragon Gate Inn — that's ironclad law," Jin Xiangyu said with a knowing smile. "But if you're just testing strength… then how about an arm wrestling match? Simple and fair. What do you say?"

"Fine by me!"Old Ghost agreed immediately. Arm wrestling was the perfect, straightforward way to test strength — no tricks.

"No objections here," Yi Tianxing added with a nod.

Soon, they descended to the first floor.

Yi Tianxing and the giant faced each other. Though Old Ghost's physique exuded an overwhelming pressure, Yi Tianxing remained calm and composed, unaffected.

"What's your name, kid? You've got guts — I'll give you that. Not many dare challenge me in strength. You've earned a place in my memory. But I'm still taking those ten jars of wine."

Old Ghost grinned, radiating absolute confidence.

"Yi Tianxing. But beating me won't be that easy," Yi said calmly. "Let's keep this pure — no true essence or magic, just physical strength. Anyone who uses energy loses. One round, or best of three? You choose."

"Let's go best of three. Don't want you crying that it was a fluke when I win the first round."Old Ghost grinned wickedly and flexed, muscles bulging like boulders.