Chapter 2379: Chapter 2378: Drinking
Before the dishes and drinks arrived, Ling Feng chatted with Yun Cheng and his brothers, learning a bit about their daily lives.
Although he held a fourth-grade rank, the rating standards of Lingjian Mountain didn’t solely rely on strength; a part was based on merit.
He earned a lot of merit through trials, which is why he became fourth grade.
As for Yun Cheng and the others, although they were only fifth rank, their personal strength was not weak.
If Ling Feng didn’t rely on his pet, merely fighting them physically might not guarantee a win.
So now that Ling Feng has established himself at Lingjian Mountain, he can’t spend his days just eating, drinking, and having fun; he must also consider how to enhance his own strength.
Upon asking about this, Yun Cheng said to him, "Brother Ling, if you want to quickly improve yourself, the best way is to absorb Xuan Qi. The Mystical Spirit Stone you gave us last time was fully absorbed after we returned, and our realm has already increased by one layer!"
"Oh, is there any benchmark for this? How much Xuan Qi do you need to absorb to reach fourth grade?" Ling Feng asked.
"That’s hard to say."
Yun Cheng shook his head, "Our grades must be acknowledged at Trial Sword Rock, listening to the Sword Soul."
"Oh."
Ling Feng realized he learned about the Sword Soul from the Thousand Mechanisms Scroll; at the time, he didn’t pay much attention.
Thinking back now, if he has the opportunity, he should check it out.
The catastrophe that will occur in nearly seven hundred years is not a burden to him, and searching for the fragments of the Chaos Sword is even more elusive, all beyond reach.
But since there’s nothing happening now, it’s fine to find something to keep himself occupied.
After chatting for a while, Xiao Xiao and Mu Mu brought out the dishes.
The ingredients they used were not just purchased here, but also brought by Ling Feng from the Xuanling Realm and Earth.
In no time, the table surrounded by Ling Feng and others was filled with various foods.
For people on Lingjian Mountain, eating is just for tasting flavors; food has lost its function to sustain life for them.
Yet, the ingredients were special, and Xiao Xiao and Mu Mu’s culinary skills were quite good. The fragrant aroma excited Yun Cheng and the others.
Especially when Ling Feng took out two bottles of craft sake from his Space Bracelet, it drew everyone’s attention.
Seeing them stare at the bottles, Ling Feng chuckled and said to the three, "This is a beverage passed down for over two thousand years on Earth. It’s slightly spicy, and there’s an exotic aroma. Once it enters the belly, an even more special sensation follows, giving a euphoric feeling like floating in the clouds."
"Really?"
Yun Cheng looked forward to it, "I must taste it well then!"
Ling Feng chuckled to himself, amazed that such a large place as Lingjian Mountain didn’t have alcohol—it’s quite amusing!
But upon reconsideration, he thought perhaps the seven-hundred-year catastrophe prevented anyone from discovering the brewing technique?
After pouring drinks into everyone’s cups, Ling Feng said, "Don’t drink it all in one gulp; otherwise, it’ll burn your throat!"
Upon hearing this, Yun Cheng, who initially wanted to drink it all at once, immediately took a small sip.
Feeling the alcohol taste, he stuck out his tongue, "So spicy!"
The other two felt the same; after drinking, their faces scrunched up.
But shortly thereafter, a fragrant aroma spread between their lips and teeth, leaving them astounded again.
Once the wine entered their stomachs and got absorbed, Yun Cheng and the others felt their bodies lighten!
"Eh?"
Sharing a glance, the three were suddenly stunned.
"Dear brothers, don’t think this is poison!" Ling Feng chuckled.
"Not at all; but after drinking this, there’s a floating sensation; it’s bizarre!" Yun Cheng replied.
"This shouldn’t be consumed excessively; drinking too much can lead to a deep sleep, so control is essential!" Ling Feng advised.
"It’s truly strange!"
Yun Cheng nodded and took another sip.
"Don’t just drink; pair it with some dishes for proper drinking etiquette!"
Ling Feng remarked.
Everyone continued eating and drinking together, and as the sake gradually filled their stomachs, Yun Cheng and his brothers gradually became more animated.
Their behavior showed as the three started giggling and speaking a bit incoherently.
Seeing this, Ling Feng laughed and said, "That’s enough for now. If you continue, things might get out of hand!"
"No way!"
Yun Cheng, with drunken eyes, glanced at Ling Feng, "Nothing will happen, don’t worry!"
Ling Feng thought to himself that the more they deny, the more intoxicated they seem!
With a wry smile, he shook his head and said, "How about this, try standing up. If you can walk a straight line, then you can keep drinking!"
"What’s hard about that?"
Yun Cheng smirked, nonchalantly stood up, and staggered towards the door.
But not only couldn’t he walk in a straight line; he couldn’t even stand steadily and stumbled to the ground after two steps!
The remaining Yun Brothers burst into laughter on seeing this!
Although it’s not ideal to mock an older brother’s embarrassment, they were too drunk to care!
Alcohol makes people uninhibited, and it was the first time Yun Brothers experienced this effect.
Yun Cheng was still fine; he didn’t throw a drunken tantrum, but he got up awkwardly, "Hey, it’s strange; this wine is interesting; after drinking, I couldn’t control my body!"
"That’s a sign of drinking too much. The best state of drinking is slight intoxication, a hint of excitement, yet able to fully control oneself!" Ling Feng advised with a smile.
Then he added, "This needs to be slowly appreciated; one must get drunk a few times in life."
"Then tonight it is; after all, we’ve already drunk quite a bit, let’s see what happens when fully intoxicated!"
Yun Cheng said, picked up his cup, and drank again.
Ling Feng was speechless, thinking luckily it’s his sake; otherwise, they’d suffer after waking up tomorrow.
He didn’t stop them; he let the Yun brothers drink freely.
Ling Feng simply followed suit, glancing at Mu Mu and Xiao Xiao.
The two girls didn’t join the table and only sat nearby.
Seeing Ling Feng’s gaze, they immediately understood and went to prepare the guest rooms.
Yun Cheng and his brothers would definitely be terribly drunk, unable to walk, let alone go home.
So tonight, they could only stay here; Mu Mu and Xiao Xiao went to tidy up the guest rooms.
When night fell, Yun Cheng and his brothers were completely conquered by alcohol, lying on the floor with closed eyes, oblivious of their mumblings.
Ling Feng was helpless, so he sent each of them to the guest rooms one by one.
