บท 37: Effect of Explash wine on Su Xinghe.

Su Xinghe, unable to hold back his curiosity any longer, leaned in and spoke to Chen Yang. "Enough about that Gao clan stuff," he said, a hint of amusement dancing in his eyes. "You handled yourself well, but honestly, what's your real power level? Where'd you come from?"

Chen Yang chuckled and waved his hand dismissively. "Master Su, I'm just a simple vintner with a passing interest in alchemy. I can only handle the occasional Foundation level cultivator, that's all."

Su Xinghe's brow furrowed slightly. "Foundation level? That's it? But facing down a late Core Formation cultivator, and staying so calm..."

A wry smile touched Chen Yang's lips. "Survival instinct is a powerful motivator, master." He sighed, his face clouding over with a practiced sadness. "Maybe a little too strong sometimes."

Sensing the shift in mood, Su Ling leaned closer, her eyes wide with concern. "Is everything alright?"