Chapter 380: 359 Zhu Zhentian: How could I be drunk? _1
In an instant, Zhu Zhentian, Xu Ying, and Zhu’s Mansion Steward’s eyes went wide!
"Uncle, these three soul bones have been carefully selected by me, very suitable for your Hell Civet Martial Soul!" Chu Qin said to Zhu Zhentian with a faint smile.
Zhu Zhentian was very tempted, but still asked, "No, no! Chu Qin, soul bones are too precious. It’s better to keep them for yourself, or give them to Qing’er or Yun’er!"
"Father, you worry too much!" Zhu Zhuyun said with a proud smile, "Zhu Qing and I are both already equipped with a full set of soul bones! And Chu Qin, not only does he possess a full set, but they’re all of the hundred-thousand-year level!"
"Ah, really!" Zhu Zhentian’s mind had some trouble processing this. It wasn’t just him, the entire Star Luo Empire might not be able to gather three ten-thousand-year soul bones!
And now, Chu Qin had mentioned so casually how he had a full set of hundred-thousand-year soul bones! Zhu Zhentian had originally thought that, as a noble of the Star Luo King Rank, his status was extraordinarily high and his wealth was incalculable. However, to Chu Qin, these things were simply not worth mentioning!
As for Chu Qin, he had no such thoughts. He once again took out three soul bones and handed them to Xu Ying, "Aunt Xu Ying, these three soul bones are specially prepared for you; please accept them!"
"No, no, no!" Xu Ying was not as pretentious as Zhu Zhentian. Though she was tempted, she had a conviction that she shouldn’t receive rewards without merit, "Chu Qin, today is Zhentian’s birthday, it’s enough to give them to him! Soul bones are very valuable; you should keep them for your women!"
"They all have them, Aunt Xu Ying. Don’t worry, soul bones are not something I lack!" Chu Qin replied. This was indeed no lie—let alone the pile Gu Yuena gave her long ago, killing soul beasts over the years, especially those at the Titled Douluo level and some special Goddess Missions, would yield soul bones!
Chu Qin certainly didn’t lack for those!
"Mother, you should accept it. This is a token of Chu Qin’s and our goodwill!" Zhu Zhuqing then urged.
"Yes, Auntie, this is my first time giving a gift to the two elders, and if you refuse again, it would feel like an affront!" Chu Qin said with a light smile.
"Well, alright then!"
Zhu Zhentian and Xu Ying both nodded at the same time, accepting the soul bones from Zhu Zhentian and Xu Ying’s hands!
"By the way, where’s Zhu Qing’s third sister?" Chu Qin asked.
"Yeah, where is the third sister?" Zhu Zhuqing and Zhu Zhuyun asked at the same time.
"Zhu Ying hasn’t returned to the Star Luo Imperial Capital for a long time!" Zhu Zhentian answered.
"The third sister, is she still staying in our hometown?" Zhu Zhuqing said, surprised.
"Yes!" Zhu Zhentian nodded, "Ah, Zhu Qing, Zhu Yun, I was too strict before, causing you sisters to develop a sense of fear and distance from me and Ying’er!"
"Fortunately, Chu Qin woke me up!" Zhu Zhentian added.
"Uncle Zhu, you can’t take all the blame!" Chu Qin said, "After all, those were the rules set by the Dai Family Royal House, and you had no power to change them!"
"That’s right, father!" Zhu Zhuqing replied, "It hasn’t been easy for you to support the Zhu Family! My sister and I, we don’t blame you anymore! As for the third sister, we’ll find time to visit her!"
"Good, I’ll trouble you then, Zhu Qing, Zhu Yun!" Zhu Zhentian said with a nod of his head.
"Loyalty Elder!" At this moment, Chu Qin, trying to ease the embarrassment, took out a top-quality spiritual herb and handed it to Zhu’s Mansion Steward, Zhu Zhong, "I didn’t prepare anything for you. Take this spiritual herb!"
Chu Qin was very tactful in dealing with people, having given such valuable gifts to Zhu Zhentian and Xu Ying. If he hadn’t given anything to Zhu Zhong, it would have looked rather unkind.
Of course, Chu Qin wouldn’t give away too valuable a gift, as it wasn’t necessary.
"Zhu Zhong, you should not refuse!" Seeing Zhu Zhong about to decline, Zhu Zhentian said with a smile, "If you keep refusing, would you ever let my future son-in-law into the house to dine?"
"Well then, Master!" Zhu Zhong finally nodded and accepted the spiritual herb from Chu Qin, thanking him profusely.
"Mother, it looks like you’ve prepared a lot of delicious things!" Zhu Zhuqing said to Xu Ying excitedly.
"Why, are you all hungry?" Xu Ying asked.
"Yes!" The three of them nodded. Last night, they had spent the entire night ’turning clouds over the rain’ with Xiao Wu Ning Rongrong. How could they not be hungry!
"Well, well, well, Loyalty Elder, quickly serve the meal!" Zhu Zhentian hurriedly said.
"Yes, Master!"
Soon, a variety of delicious dishes were piled high on the table (braised bear’s paw, charcoal-grilled crab, stir-fried crayfish, abalone, bird’s nest, chilled beef, yellow-braised beef trotter, spicy rabbit meat...)
The aroma immediately filled the entire hall, and just the sight of the meat made one’s mouth water.
"Wait, Loyalty Elder, please take this spicy rabbit meat away," Zhu Qing said. "Chu Qin, my sister, and I don’t like eating rabbit!"
"Hmm!" Chu Qin nodded. His beloved Xiaowu was a rabbit; how could he bear to eat rabbit meat?
"Eh, Zhu Qing, Zhu Yun, don’t you usually love rabbit meat?" Xu Ying asked in confusion.
"We won’t like it anymore!" Zhu Yun said with a smile.
"Okay then, take it away, Zhu Zhong!" Xu Ying said with a smile.
"Yes!"
"Come on, Chu Qin, this is the Cloud Dew Wine I’ve treasured for many years, made from the nectar gathered from the snowy mountains!" Zhu Zhentian said as he brought out a bottle of exquisite wine, boasting as he walked, "This is said to be the most potent wine in all of Soul Land. A few cups and even those who can drink a thousand without getting drunk will sleep for three days!"
"Zhentian, really, what kind of man is Chu Qin, as if there’s any wine he hasn’t drunk before?" Xu Ying said, shaking her head with a smile.
"That’s right, that’s right!" Zhu Zhentian nodded repeatedly.
"Auntie Xu Ying, you’re mistaken there; I really haven’t had Cloud Dew Wine before. Uncle Zhu, come on, today we’re not going home until we’re drunk!" Chu Qin said with a carefree smile.
"We’ll drink to our heart’s content, hahaha, Chu Qin, you might not know this but even after drinking for three days and nights, I Zhu Zhentian might still not be drunk!" Zhu Zhentian laughed loudly.
"Huh..." After the third round of drinks, Zhu Zhentian was utterly drunk and fell asleep on the table. Zhu Qing and Zhu Yun, too, curiously took a few sips and followed in drunken slumber.
The only ones not drunk were Xu Ying and Chu Qin.
"Alas, Chu Qin, your Uncle Zhu does like to exaggerate and bite off more than he can chew!" Xu Ying said with a chuckle, looking at Chu Qin who showed no sign of drunkenness.
"No worries!" Chu Qin replied. "Zhu Qing and Zhu Yun are also drunk, Auntie, I’ll take them back to their rooms now!"
"Okay, follow me, I’ll show you the way," Xu Ying said.
"No need, Auntie!" Chu Qin replied.
"Then, do you know where Qing’er’s room is?" Xu Ying asked with a smile.
"...Then alright, thank you for your trouble, Auntie!"
"Zhu Zhong, take the master back to rest, I’ll lead Chu Qin to Qing’er’s room!" Xu Ying said to Zhu Zhong.
As she finished speaking, Chu Qin effortlessly picked up Zhu Qing and Zhu Yun, one in each arm, as if holding children. Don’t forget, Chu Qin could easily lift a golden trident weighing ten thousand eight hundred catties, so carrying two people weighing just over a hundred pound each was a piece of cake.
Xu Ying walked ahead, with Chu Qin holding Zhu Qing and Zhu Yun following behind.
Seeing Xu Ying, Chu Qin was reminded of that embarrassing moment in the Evil Eye Forest and couldn’t help but feel...
"Here we are!" Soon, Xu Ying led the three of them to a room filled with a pleasant fragrance.
"It’s Qing’er’s scent!" Chu Qin said with a smile.
"Yes, this is Qing’er’s room; although it’s cleaned every day, she has had a special body scent since childhood, one that lingers!" Xu Ying said as she took out some luxurious silk bedding and pillows from a cupboard.
Then, she spread them on Zhu Qing’s bed.
The bed was a bit low, so Xu Ying had to bend down and stoop to make it!
Seeing this, Chu Qin felt even more awkward and turned his head away.
