Chapter 1633: Chapter 1635: Eating Meat
The news of Lu Xiaobu defeating Zhou Shuai quickly spread, and the increased reputation of that knife seemed even more incredible.
However, these things are not solely about Lu Xiaobu.
Lu Xiaobu was taken away by Zhou Shuai, along with Ding Leng.
Although these two guys often fought each other, their relationship was actually quite good.
After all, there are only a few geniuses out there, and Zhou Shuai isn’t the type to settle down; he couldn’t find many friends.
Of course, taking them away wasn’t about teaching a lesson, but for drinking.
According to Zhou Shuai, if I can’t defeat you, I’ll drink you under the table!
"Come, come, take a seat!"
They arrived at a tavern that catered exclusively to cultivators. Zhou Shuai entered a private room, inviting Lu Xiaobu in.
Lu Xiaobu took a seat nonchalantly, like it was his own place.
Soon, a table of dishes was brought out one after another.
"Come on, let’s not leave until we’re drunk today!" Zhou Shuai smiled slyly, pulling out a bottle of wine from his pocket.
"This is..."
Lu Xiaobu raised an eyebrow.
But Ding Leng recognized it, and a greedy gleam appeared in his cold eyes: "Zhou Shuai, did you swipe this from your dad’s collection?"
"How is it swiped? My dad gave it to me!" Zhou Shuai replied arrogantly.
After finishing their match, he immediately went to his dad to confirm that Lu Xiaobu had indeed learned the technique of Sealing Meridians from him, and even in just half a day. Shocked, he insisted on treating Lu Xiaobu to a meal.
Upon hearing this, his dad gave him a bottle of wine.
This kind of genius should definitely be befriended more. Besides, Zhou Elder had imparted knowledge to this genius, even only for half a day, so naturally, he had to seize the opportunity.
"Lin Feng brother, you’re in for a treat today!" At this moment, Ding Leng’s eyes were fiery hot, constantly focused on that wine bottle: "It’s Zhou Elder’s cherished rare wine!"
"Can cultivators actually get drunk on wine?" Lu Xiaobu paused.
The detoxification speed of cultivators is astonishingly fast; ordinary wine barely hits before it’s cleared out.
Yet it seems this wine can intoxicate cultivators?
"Normal wine won’t do, but this is Zhou Elder’s prized Immortal Residence wine, and it’s the top-tier kind!"
Ding Leng drooled, then he stared at Zhou Shuai, still flaunting: "Hurry up!"
Zhou Shuai gave him a sidelong glance: "It’s not for you to drink anyway."
Despite his words, he opened the bottle, releasing an overflow of fragrance.
Then he poured a cup for each person.
Lu Xiaobu observed the emerald green liquid, smelled the intoxicating aroma, and already felt slightly tipsy.
"Great wine!" Lu Xiaobu praised.
"It certainly is," Ding Leng inhaled greedily: "I’ve only tasted this wine once, when this bastard advanced to the Golden Core Stage."
"Bastard yourself! Your whole family’s bastards!" Zhou Shuai retorted indignantly.
"Come on, let’s toast! We’ll not fight but become friends today!" Ding Leng couldn’t resist and took on what should’ve been Zhou Shuai’s task.
Lu Xiaobu raised his glass and took a sip.
He immediately felt the fragrance pervade, sliding smoothly down his throat, then bursting into flames in his stomach.
Then, a wave of wine aroma mixed with herbal notes surged up, rushing straight to his mind!
"Great wine!"
Lu Xiaobu praised again: "It really is great wine!"
Hearing Lu Xiaobu’s words, Zhou Shuai felt wildly triumphant.
He now considered Lu Xiaobu an equal.
After all, for this kind of genius, especially ones from small worlds, reaching the Golden Core Stage is only a matter of time.
As for advancement beyond the Golden Core Stage for those from small worlds, he wasn’t knowledgeable or aware.
Lu Xiaobu picked up his chopsticks and tasted some food, immediately frowning: "Great wine without great food!"
Upon hearing this, the two also sighed.
There’s really no solution for this.
While there’s research on wine, cooking has never been a focus.
After all, many cultivators survive on fasting.
"Yes, there’s no solution," Ding Leng sighed.
It was unknown if it was because of the wine, but Ding Leng was speaking more than before.
Lu Xiaobu wasn’t listening; he always acts as he wishes, never playing by the rules. If he wanted food, then he’d get it!
His eyes scanned around, and he immediately spotted an exotic beast at the doorway!
This made him instantly delighted.
"You two wait here, you treat me to wine, I’ll treat you to meat!" Lu Xiaobu picked up his knife and went downstairs.
"What the..."
Zhou Shuai and Ding Leng looked at each other, unclear on what Lu Xiaobu was about to do.
Was he planning to have the chef cook something delicious?
But—come on—even if you threaten the chef, this is his limit!
However, with Ding Leng slyly wanting to snatch the wine bottle, neither paid attention!
Yet.
About a quarter-hour later, Lu Xiaobu returned, carrying a large tray to the table.
As the tray was opened, a hunger-inducing aroma permeated the air.
"Wow!"
Ding Leng and Zhou Shuai stood up!
"This is..."
Zhou Shuai looked at the dishes inside, practically drooling! Delicious! It really smells incredible!
"Gulp!"
Ding Leng swallowed a mouthful of saliva.
This dish, he’s never smelled anything like it in his life!
He even began to disregard the wine he desired so much!
"Please, help yourselves." Lu Xiaobu chuckled, picked up some food with his chopsticks, savoring the flavors.
Seeing Lu Xiaobu start eating, the other two didn’t wait any longer and dug in.
"Delicious! Delicious!"
Zhou Shuai exclaimed with delight.
Ding Leng also ate with great enjoyment.
Eating is a fundamental human instinct; when tasting something delicious, one can’t stop the urge to continue.
Both of them ate quite a bit and then sat down, somewhat embarrassed.
Originally they were treating him to drink, but it seemed they were acting like they hadn’t eaten before.
But truly, they’d never eaten something like this.
And then the usual routine followed.
Swapping cups and feasting!
Just as Zhou Shuai and Ding Leng exchanged glances, intending to ask how this dish was made.
And right when the three were enjoying themselves, a shrill scream echoed: "Who! Who chopped off my pet’s leg?! Who! Get out here!"
Upon hearing a familiar sound, Zhou Shuai peeked out and a schadenfreude expression appeared on his face: "Hahaha, someone actually chopped this pampered fool’s pet’s hind legs off, that’s epic!"
"That’s indeed interesting," Ding Leng laughed too, talking while eating: "However, this guy is heartless and ruthless. I fear whoever did it is in trouble!"
"Certainly," Zhou Shuai bit down on a massive bone from the plate without refinement: "But chopping its legs, what’s the point?"
Lu Xiaobu spoke nonchalantly: "To eat, of course."
Instantly...
The bone in Zhou Shuai’s mouth froze.
Ding Leng felt his scalp tingle.
They weren’t fools; a thought occurred to them...
Oh my god!
