Lan Jue's heart skipped a beat. "You mean the two Gods of Wine?" Images of Bize and Aubert de Villaine floated to the surface of his mind.
Back then, these two Gods of Wine had caused them no small amount of trouble.
The Wine Master nodded. "The planet they're on is full of life, but it's a tourist destination. The Western Alliance will definitely abandon it.
There aren't many people on the planet, so migration is easy.
But if the aliens come, they won't let go of such a vibrant planet.
I'm planning to help them carve out a new dimension and move the Underworld into it.
I'm also inviting them to join us.
If humanity doesn't exist, what's the point of making wine? "
Lan Jue looked at him suspiciously. "Why do I get the feeling you're being selfish?"
The Wine Master huffed. "What do you mean I'm selfish?
It's all for humanity. "
Lan Jue looked at him. "But they're from the Western Alliance. What makes you so sure they'll join us?"
The Wine Master shrugged. "The Western Alliance doesn't even know they exist.
Besides, do you think they care about their country at their age?
Comparatively speaking, they should be more concerned about their own grapes. "
Lan Jue said. "We can try. They're two Paragons after all.
So you're saying that you want me to go there? "
The Wine Master shook his head. "You don't have to.
I mean, I want to go.
In the meantime, I'll leave Skyfire Avenue to you.
You'll be responsible for organizing Star Division and getting all the Paragons to join. "
When she heard this, Lan Jue realized she'd been tricked. "No way, Wine Master. You're just going to leave everything to me!"
The Wine Master smirked. "My position as chairman of the Skyfire Avenue Council is only a passing one. The Clairvoyant wanted you to inherit his position.
It's only right that you take on more responsibility.
Alright, it's decided. If there's anything else you need to do, go do it. "
"You …" This old fox was too cunning!
Lan Jue's face alternated between green and white.
It had been a long time since he'd had a chance to relax. He'd left Star Division in Xiaosu's hands.
Su Xiaosu was very skilled in this area.
Now that the Wine Master was gone, Lan Jue would have to shoulder a great deal of responsibility.
Bringing all the Paragons into Star Division wasn't going to be easy. They were all Paragons, who could he command?
Seeing Lan Jue's helpless expression, the Wine Master smiled. "You don't need to look like that. I know you can do it.
In fact, you're better suited to do it than I am.
Look at you, you're on good terms with almost every Paragon.
Star Division will also be a part of the military's system.
He'd already discussed it with the military, the An Lun army.
So take a look, is there anyone more suitable than you? "
Lan Jue couldn't help but feel helpless as she listened to the Wine Master's words.
Wasn't that right?
When it came to relationships with the other Paragons, he wasn't too shabby.
The Paragons of Skyfire Avenue were Roxanne the Photographer, the Cosmagus Wine Master, the Epochrion Epochrion, the Infernal Vanguard the Gourmet, the Keeper the Arcane Magnate, the Bookworm the Karmic Scholar, the Taming Dragon Arhat the Pauper, and finally the Pharmacist the Pharmacist.
Eight in total.
Needless to say, Luo Xianni didn't even have a nickname for herself. Lan Jue called her 'mother'.
The Wine Master sat there like a hands-off boss. The two were drinking buddies.
Lan Jue didn't know the Clockmaker that well, but he did know the Wine Master. Besides, he was the Clairvoyant's chosen man. No matter what happened, the Clockmaker would support him.
The Gourmet was an old drinking buddy, and their friendship ran deep. Then there was his connection to Chu Cheng.
The Keeper and Bookworm treated him like a nephew, and the Accountant was there as well.
In some ways the Pauper's rise to Paragon had something to do with Lan Jue.
The Pharmacist called her 'sister'.
Now that he thought about it, there wasn't a single Paragon he didn't know well.
Then there was the Driver, who would soon become a Paragon.
All of the Paragons of Skyfire Avenue were close to the Pauper.
"That's why you just need to coordinate everyone's relationship.
Don't worry, I'll be back as soon as I can.
I've talked to the Keeper, he'll help you.
What else do you want?
The Eastern Alliance has given us their full support.
First you need to organize Star Division.
Then we'll meet up with the An Lun army.
One of the most important missions of the An Lun army is to defend Skyfire. "
Lan Jue's brows furrowed. "An Lun army guarding Skyfire?
What about An Lun?
That's where the military is building their own space base.
If it's just two fleets, what if the aliens jump us? What can we do? "
The Wine Master smiled. "That's one of the secrets of the Eastern Alliance.
Once you've organized Star Division, you'll know when you get to An Lun.
Oh, by the way, I've gotten you a military rank.
What do you think, major general? "
Lan Jue rolled her eyes. "Not much. Lan Qing's rank is way higher than mine.
We have so many Paragons. Giving me the rank of major general would make Star Division look weak, wouldn't it?
I have to be a general at least! "
The Wine Master shrugged helplessly. "Do you think being a general is that easy?
Forget it, it's better not to have a rank.
Also, you need to get stronger as fast as you can. The sooner you become a Paragon, the more people will trust you. "
Lan Jue huffed. "You want me to organize Star Division, then you want me to break through as soon as possible. Do you think I'm some kind of god?"
"That's your problem," the Wine Master said. "I'm only responsible for assigning tasks, and I believe in your ability."
Lan Jue spoke up. "I'm in a bad mood, I want to drink.
You're going to be a hands-off boss, but I won't ask for much. Give me a room in your wine cellar, and let me drink whenever I want. I'll take it. "
The Wine Master's face twitched. "Don't even think about it.
You shameless bastard, if I open up my cellar you'll be the first to drink all my best wine.
Alright, that's all, you can go.
We'll have a council meeting tonight.
I'll announce it when the time comes. I'll leave first thing in the morning. Oh, and the Clockmaker will be coming with me.
You decide what to do with the two of us.
We'll meet up with you when we're done. "
Lan Jue glared at him. "You're just going to send me away?
Aren't you afraid I'll wait until you're gone, sneak into your cellar, and rob it? "
"You wouldn't dare!" The Wine Master jumped.
In the past he wouldn't have worried, he was confident in his sealing abilities.
But now things were different. Lan Jue had Captus, and that sword was extremely adept at breaking dimensional seals. Add to that the fact that the Wine Master was very close to breaking through to Paragon, and he was as strong as an average Paragon. If he went berserk, his cellar would be in serious danger!
Lan Jue huffed. "You'll know when you come back whether I dare or not.
Alright, I'm leaving! "With that said, she rose to her feet and headed for the door.
"Alright, alright, I'm scared of you!" The Wine Master said helplessly.
Lan Jue had no intention of leaving. She stopped in her tracks and turned her head to look at him.
The Gourmet bent down and pulled out a bottle of wine from under the table. He placed it on the table. "Here you go.
Remember to call me when you're ready. "
It was a black bottle, but extremely smooth. Its surface was etched with an orange-red pattern of a flying phoenix. The bottle was simple and unadorned, and had a rich texture to it.
"This is …" Lan Jue hadn't seen this wine before, but he could tell it was something good just by looking at the bottle.
It was porcelain, but it couldn't be red wine.
Was it alcohol?
He took the bottle into his hands and glanced at it. His eyes lit up!
"Scotch whiskey, King of the Isle of Islay, a thirty year limited edition Bosmo?
You have something like this?
Wine Master, if I were a woman I'd marry you. You're a treasure trove!
Thank you, thank you. "
Lan Jue let out a hearty laugh. He shoved the wine into his Thor's Oath, then turned and walked away. His earlier discontent had been swept away.
The Wine Master watched him leave, shaking his head helplessly. The Clockmaker appeared not too far away. "When did you become so generous?"
The Wine Master's voice was pained. "You think I want to be this generous?
You don't know this kid, but his mood can affect his performance.
Besides, I put a lot of pressure on him by running away.
He's still young, I need to encourage him.
Besides, I won't be able to finish the wine in my cellar in a lifetime.
I have to pass it on to the next generation. Who else could I give it to?
Speaking of which, I actually feel very helpless. "
"Helpless about what?" The Clockmaker asked curiously.
The Wine Master sighed. "This kid has a natural sensitivity to wine, and the Clairvoyant's chosen one.
I wanted to make him my adopted son.
Who would've thought my aunt would run out and take him in. That's how he rose in seniority.
How could I not feel helpless? "
The Clockmaker couldn't help but laugh. "You really are an interesting kid, Jewelry Master.
Once he breaks through to Paragon and becomes like his brother, you wouldn't want him as a son either.
He's Jueti's son, after all. "
The Wine Master shook his head. "That's why he has to be his brother.
It's hard to think about it.
If I don't give him some pressure, I won't be able to quell my anger.
Alright, we need to get ready. Let's make this trip to the Barrows our honeymoon.
It's a beautiful planet. "