"What do you know? This 'Worry-Free Elixir' is also called the 'Solver of a Thousand Sorrows'. One cup makes you forget yourself, two cups make you forget love, three cups let you attain the Dao. Just three cups, and even the Heavenly Dao becomes your grandson." Ling Xiao took out another jade cup from his Qiankun Bag and placed it in front of Feng Ling, a sinister glint flashing in his eyes.
This little girl clearly hasn't drunk alcohol before. Why not... get her drunk and probe her secrets?
"Solver of a Thousand Sorrows? Can attain the Dao? Is it really that magical?" A look of surprise instantly flashed across Feng Ling's small face, and she stared at Ling Xiao with some suspicion. "Why... are you looking at me like that..."
Ling Xiao laughed awkwardly. Could this little girl have seen through his intention?
"Three cups? After drinking, can I fight with you like your fiancée does?" Excitement immediately shone in Feng Ling's large, pitch-black eyes. Clearly, she was quite curious about that kind of "fight."
"Uh... Whether we fight or not depends on... the mood. What about you? What have you been up to lately? Why haven't you been to see me?"
"Hmph! I just finished eating the spirit materials you gave me last time. I've been sleeping lately." Feng Ling snorted coldly. She certainly couldn't admit she was angry because Ling Xiao had blocked her divine sense; that would be too embarrassing.
"Gave them to you?!" Ling Xiao curled his lip. When did I ever give them to you? Is robbery described so elegantly now?
"Well, it's not important. Come, come, try my Solver of a Thousand Sorrows." Ling Xiao brought out the wine jar and filled Feng Ling's cup to the brim. The latter immediately furrowed her brow and took a small sip.
Not bad. This 'medicine' is indeed somewhat interesting. The spiritual power contained within is even richer than the spirit materials I usually eat.
"What did you see up on that mountain peak earlier?" Just as Ling Xiao was watching Feng Ling drink with a sinister gaze, the little girl suddenly looked up at him.
"Huh? Why are you looking at me like that?"
"Ah, me, haha, hahaha. The way you drink the 'medicine' is kinda cute." Ling Xiao laughed awkwardly. Dammit! Can't even focus on drinking. Definitely not someone who can achieve great things.
"Hmph, you looked really strange on that mountaintop earlier. But... also a bit scary." Feng Ling ignored Ling Xiao, sipping the immortal brew bit by bit. Gradually, her pretty face actually began to flush, and a rare trace of confusion appeared in her black eyes.
"How did you know about that?" Hearing this, Ling Xiao's expression shuddered. He clearly blocked Feng Ling's divine sense. How could she know about what happened today?
He wasn't unwilling to take action against this mysterious girl out of kindness. It was simply because, facing a Great Demon from the ninth layer, he lacked the confidence. Whether it was the Tai Xuan Dao Master or the Dao Son, he could still scheme and plan against them. But this girl stayed in the Demon Suppressing Tower all day, her aura elusive and ethereal. Even Die Ying, a Great Demon skilled in illusions, was played by her effortlessly. If Ling Xiao showed the slightest hostility, he was afraid Feng Ling would quickly finish him off.
"I came out when you went up the mountain." Feng Ling glanced at Ling Xiao indifferently, a faint smile lifting her small face. Just like that! Every time I see this guy looking panicked and hesitant, I feel inexplicably happy! Hmph, you threw me into that broken stone and blocked my soul. Let's see how I deal with you!
"You... came out? Could you see the secrets on the Jade Wall?"
"Couldn't see." Feng Ling shook her head, but just as disappointment appeared in Ling Xiao's eyes, a sly look rose on her face. "However, the old man and the young man beside him have a somewhat familiar aura."
"What?!" In an instant, Ling Xiao's face froze completely. An aura familiar to Feng Ling? Either... it's a demon, or... a Demon Slayer!
The scene he witnessed on the stone wall today flashed through Ling Xiao's mind. The blood blossoms bloomed from the fall of myriad living beings were the most brilliant slaughter he had ever seen. But those four beings who remained unmoving were clearly the true beginning of that battle. Moreover, based on Ling Xiao's thoughts, the demonic shadow on the mountaintop most likely perished. Otherwise, why would the legend of the Heavenly Demon battling the Four Gods remain?
"Who are they?" Ling Xiao took a deep breath, his eyes cold.
"Why should I tell you?" Feng Ling sneered, tilting her head back and pouring the remaining immortal brew into her mouth.
"Uh, heh, Feng Ling, how is my 'medicine'?" Ling Xiao raised an eyebrow. Little girl, once I get you drunk, I don't believe you won't spill the truth.
He even considered whether to put something fun in the wine. But he dismissed the thought immediately. Last time, I drugged Nian Qingyun because I had the strength to completely control the situation. In other words, even if Nian Qingyun noticed something was wrong, she was no match for me. But with this girl from the ancient tower's ninth layer, Ling Xiao had no confidence at all. If he ruined their current relationship, what would happen next? He couldn't guess, or rather, didn't dare take the risk.
"Not bad. After drinking, I really feel full of strength." Feng Ling's small head felt dizzy, making her feel even more that this Solver of a Thousand Sorrows was truly a good thing. After drinking, it gave a feeling of floating bliss. For Feng Ling, this feeling was novel, wonderful, and joyful. A thousand years of loneliness, unchanging darkness. Sadness or joy, not much difference. It wasn't until she met Ling Xiao that she felt the tower had gained color.
"Come, come, drink more. Let me tell you, this spirit medicine, I only drink with my best friends. It's very precious."
"Oh." Feng Ling, suspecting nothing, drank nine more cups of the immortal brew in succession. Her face was already bright red, her eyes filled with confusion.
"Feng Ling, now can you tell me who that Tai Xuan Dao Master and Dao Son really are?" Seeing the timing was about right, a gloomy look instantly spread across Ling Xiao's face as he leaned close to Feng Ling's ear and asked softly.
"Huh? They... they are..." Before Feng Ling could finish her sentence, her body suddenly tilted, and she fell directly to the ground, emitting even breaths from her mouth.
"Hmm?!" Ling Xiao's eyes widened, his mouth slightly agape. For a long moment, he couldn't react. Dammit!! The girl actually got drunk!!
At this moment, Ling Xiao desperately wanted to kick the girl on the ground awake, but ultimately, reason told him that if he did that, this book might just end right here. He immediately bent down and tapped Feng Ling's chest with his fist. "Hey, hey, wake up!"
"Boom!!"
Right then, a terrifying pressure suddenly surged from Feng Ling's body, like a mountain pressing down, heaven and earth overturning. With just a wisp of it, it sent Ling Xiao tumbling to the floor. The entire tavern instantly echoed with the piercing sounds of something tearing through the air. Some young women, not even having time to put on clothes, scrambled in a panic onto the street, attracting countless "righteous" gazes.
"Ah!"
"Pervert!!Don't look!!"
"Silly woman!!Don't cover there! It's the same everywhere, cover your face!!"
"That fluctuation just now...did someone suffer a Qi Deviation?"
"Not necessarily,could be some... peculiar hobby..."
"So scary!I almost peed myself!"
Countless cultivators stood on the street, looking up at the upper floors of the tavern, their eyes filled with intense fear.
"Gulp." Ling Xiao swallowed hard, climbing up from the floor in a disheveled state, his eyes also filled with shock. Feng Ling merely turned over, finding a more comfortable position, and sank into a deep sleep.