Senior sister, stop working and go home for dinner.

Chapter 256 Dew of Purification and Green Bamboo Wine

Bartender Yin Xiaohao was wiping glasses at the bar when he looked up and saw Chen Anran and Feng Zhenren enter. A smile immediately spread across his face: "Master Chen, Master Feng, you've arrived!"

As he spoke, he walked out of the bar and led them to the empty table reserved by the window.

A bottle of clean water and snack dishes were already laid out on the table, and Yin Xiaohao quickly wiped the table down again.

His attitude was extremely attentive, simply because after seeing that "magical children's playground" last time, he truly believed that the people on the mountain were real living gods.

"Miss Zhao instructed that this table is always reserved for you," Yin Xiaohao said with a smile. "What would you like to drink today? The usual?"

Feng Xiaolu dared not "continue as before".

"A non-alcoholic special, please." Feng Xiaolu pulled out a chair and sat down, looking around curiously. "Xiaohao, business is good tonight."

"Thanks to you." Yin Xiaohao turned to Chen Anran, "Where is Master Chen?"

Chen Anran sat down opposite Feng Xiaolu, glanced at the wine list hanging behind the bar, and said, "A glass of 'Qingxin Lu', which is also non-alcoholic."

"Coming right away." Yin Xiaohao nodded in agreement, turned around and went back to the bar to start mixing.

The bar was dimly lit, and soothing folk music filled the air. Most of the patrons were young people, chatting quietly in small groups, creating a relaxed atmosphere. At a table against the wall sat four or five young people who looked like college students, enthusiastically discussing their experiences in the side hall during the day.

"Did you see that Guan Yu statue? It looks incredibly majestic; I didn't dare speak loudly when I stood in front of it..."

"I think the Medicine King statue is the most effective. I prayed for my mom's health, and that evening she messaged me saying her flu was gone!"

"Hey, do you guys think there are really cultivators practicing on the mountaintop? I saw that the security guards are keeping a tight watch, and ordinary tourists aren't allowed to go up at all."

"Who cares? Anyway, the scenery here is beautiful and the food is delicious. Let's just treat this as a vacation."

Chen Anran pulled her attention back, took the pale blue drink Yin Xiaohao offered, and took a sip. The cool, slightly sweet taste, with the aroma of mint and lemongrass, did indeed have a calming effect.

Feng Xiaolu had already taken a big gulp of her drink, her eyes squinting with satisfaction: "Xiao Hao's cooking is still the best! This non-alcoholic special is just as good as the alcoholic one!"

Yin Xiaohao smiled shyly: "Master Feng, you flatter me. Please enjoy your meal, and feel free to call me if you need anything."

After saying that, Yin Xiaohao returned to the bar to continue his work.

At this moment, Feng Xiaolu chatted with Chen Anran with great interest about the interesting things that happened in the game today. When she talked about the funny scene of a player making a mistake, she laughed so hard that she almost fell over.

Watching her beaming face, Chen Anran couldn't help but smile. He picked up the "Qingxin Dew" and took another sip. The cool liquid slid down his throat, dispelling the last trace of restlessness brought by the noise down the mountain.

"...And then guess what? He..."

Before Feng Xiaolu could finish speaking, a male voice that seemed to be trying to remain calm, but whose tone still betrayed a hint of tension, suddenly broke the relaxed atmosphere in their little corner.

"Want to grab a drink?"

Chen Anran and Feng Xiaolu looked up at the same time.

Feng Changyuan and Feng Lie were already standing by the table. Feng Changyuan had his usual gentle smile on his face, while Feng Lie stood half a step behind his brother, looking a little awkward. His gaze shifted between Chen Anran and Feng Xiaolu for a moment before he touched his nose and looked away.

"Brother Changyuan? Brother Lie?" Feng Xiaolu was obviously surprised and blinked. "What are you two doing here? Isn't Baicaoge busy anymore?" She remembered that there was a queue at the door when she passed by in the evening.

"Just finished working and thought I'd come over for a drink to relax." Feng Changyuan naturally sat down at an empty seat at the table, and Feng Lie followed suit, sitting right next to Chen Anran. Feng Changyuan gestured to Yin Xiaohao, "Xiaohao, two cups of 'Green Bamboo Brew,' warm, please."

"Alright, Doctor Feng, please wait a moment."

Feng Xiaolu looked at her two cousins ​​suspiciously: "You two...you didn't come here specifically to catch me, did you? I didn't drink any alcohol! I drank a special cocktail, non-alcoholic!" She quickly declared, raising her glass to show her innocence.

Upon hearing this, Feng Lie couldn't help but retort, "Who said we came here to arrest you? Can't we even have a drink?"

"I've never seen you guys go to bars before," Feng Xiaolu muttered to herself.

Chen Anran put down his cup, smiled, and nodded to the Feng brothers: "Fellow Daoist Feng, Brother Lie."

Feng Changyuan's gaze returned to Chen Anran's face, and he asked with concern, "Fellow Daoist Chen, you look much better. Do you still feel any stagnation in your meridians? The effects of the 'Nine Yang Warming Meridian Powder' should not have completely worn off yet, so please be careful to keep warm at night."

"Thank you for your concern, Fellow Daoist Feng. I am mostly recovered, but I still need some time to recover from a few minor issues."

"That's good." Feng Changyuan nodded, picked up the warm wine that Yin Xiaohao had brought, took a sip, and asked casually, "I heard you went to the side temple on the mountainside this afternoon? The incense was indeed very strong. Ah Lie and I went up to offer some calming incense and almost got separated by the crowd."

"That's right!" Feng Xiaolu's attention was immediately diverted, and she began to vividly describe the scene of the crowded side hall.

While his sister was speaking, Feng Lie leaned a little closer to Chen Anran, lowered his voice, and asked somewhat awkwardly, "Um... Senior Sister Wei didn't come down with you?"

Before Chen Anran could speak, Feng Xiaolu interrupted, "I called her, and she said she had to help Lin Xiaoman harvest herbs in the fields today and didn't have time."

Feng Changyuan and Feng Lie looked at Feng Xiaolu as if she were an idiot. But when they heard that Wei Qingyi hadn't come, they both breathed a sigh of relief.

At this moment, Feng Xiaolu suddenly remembered something and looked at Feng Changyuan: "By the way, Brother Changyuan, why did you close so early today? I saw there were still quite a few people in line."

Feng Changyuan smiled gently and said, "The daily supply of medicinal herbs is limited. Some special herbs require time to process, and we'll stop once they're sold out. Besides, no matter how good business is, people need to rest."

The music in the bar had changed to a soothing blues tune, and the air was filled with the aroma of alcohol and whispers. After recounting her day's experiences, Feng Xiaolu picked up her special cocktail, took a big gulp, and sighed contentedly.

Feng Changyuan lightly tapped the warm glass with his fingertips, his gaze sweeping over Chen Anran's calm profile, and suddenly spoke: "Speaking of which, the resort's current liveliness reminds me of when I traveled through Jiangnan in my early years, listening to Suzhou storytelling in a small tavern by the river in Suzhou. Although it was bustling with people, it also had a quiet charm amidst the noise."

"Pingtan?" Feng Xiaolu blinked curiously. "Is it the kind of performance where someone plays the pipa and sings at the same time?"