Chapter 1769: Chapter 1769: Drink If You Dare
Li Feng looked with a faint smile at Liu Qinghou, the White-clad Scholar, who was one of the top ten experts in the Ninth Ring.
"Allow me to introduce myself. I am Li Feng, the newly appointed Flag Master of the Vermilion Bird Camp of the Nine Layers Mountain."
Upon hearing Li Feng’s introduction, Shui Furong widened her almond-shaped eyes, sizing Li Feng up and down: "Are you Li Feng?"
"A few days ago at the West City Arena, did you really slaughter dozens of Golden Core experts single-handedly?"
Aside from the shopkeeper, Tongfu Inn housed four great masters, of which one was not present elsewhere, while the remaining three were all there.
Each of the four had their roles; for instance, Jin Manlou served as Tongfu Inn’s dedicated chef, while Liu Qinghou, the White-clad Scholar, was the accountant. Shui Furong managed the inn’s staff and maids.
Tongfu Inn was bustling with people daily, accumulating news. In private, Shui Furong also acted as the intelligence chief, gathering and summarizing information heard from the guests.
The West City Duel Arena Underground City battle wasn’t completely sealed off. After all, the arena was a chaotic place where a few deaths were perfectly ordinary, especially since the deceased from that combat were merely small families of the Eight Families, far from causing unrest.
Even Zeng Jingtian’s death didn’t create much of a stir, as the Zeng Family was merely a newly elevated third-tier family.
In Ancestor Dragon City, there were three thousand families like the Zeng Family, and if just one person’s death could cause upheaval in Ancestor Dragon City, then there would be an issue.
For many, that battle was merely dinner talk, but in the Ninth Ring, it did create quite a stir. After all, a clash that resulted in thirty or forty Golden Core deaths was certainly shocking to the Golden Core experts regarded as the highest-tier might in the Ninth Ring.
Upon hearing the news, Shui Furong specifically had someone gather some intelligence, and Li Feng’s name was written right there.
Yet, hearing is one thing, seeing is another, and naturally, there was no match made.
Now, the Li Feng before her aligned with the Li Feng from the intelligence, leaving Shui Furong slightly astonished, as his accomplishments were quite astounding.
’What, Sister Furong, are you serious? Did he really kill dozens of Golden Core? How can that be possible?"
Tong Ling’er had disbelief written all over her face.
Golden Core is not like cabbage; they aren’t killed so easily, especially since anyone who achieves Golden Core likely has some identity or background. If he truly slaughtered so many, could he still come brag at Tongfu Inn?
Jin Manlou also glanced at Shui Furong, though he was responsible for Tongfu Inn’s kitchen and didn’t concern himself with gossip. Still, he showed some interest at this moment.
"Furong, did this lad really kill dozens of Golden Core?"
Liu Qinghou beside them also glanced toward Shui Furong.
Shui Furong looked at Li Feng sitting on the soft sofa, took a deep breath, and said: "I’ve merely heard some rumors, so I instructed someone to gather intelligence."
"Li Feng appeared over a month ago at the Sixth Ring, then founded a family and challenged what was then a very powerful family at the ring, the Zeng Family."
"In a family battle, he single-handedly killed two Golden Core of the Zeng Family and defeated another, making his name in the Sixth Ring."
"However, this also upset the Zeng Family, for during the establishment of his family, Zeng Family overthrew the third-tier Fang Family and replaced them, becoming a third-tier family."
"The Family Head of the defeated Fang Family then joined him, gathering the remnants of the Fang Family’s forces."
"As for the Duel Arena Underground City, it was a trap. The Zeng Family used captured members of the Fang Family as bait to lure him, drawing eight families with grievances towards him, totaling nearly thirty Golden Core, intending to encircle and eliminate him."
"But the outcome was a reversal; all but one family of the Eight Families perished, including the Zeng Family’s Fourth Elder who orchestrated everything."
"Of course, even more shocking is that he has the Vermilion Bird Bloodline, and during the battle at Underground City, he was possessed by the Vermilion Bird, in an exceedingly powerful manner, sweeping away all enemies."
As Shui Furong spoke, she glanced at Li Feng. Frankly, all these events occurred within one month, and when she learned of them, she felt Li Feng was quite a prodigy.
Of course, she hadn’t heard of Li Feng joining the Nine Layers Mountain, since that happened in the last two or three days.
And such a prodigy had a prior connection with their small Tongfu Inn shopkeeper before ascending to the Sixth Ring.
Liu Qinghou was slightly amazed upon hearing the words, and if Shui Furong was truthful, then this lad was indeed extraordinary.
"If I didn’t know Furong isn’t one to joke, I’d take this as a jest. It’s so bizarre." Jin Manlou was equally full of emotions.
All this also had Tong Ling’er blinking her eyelashes, was this real?
Liu Qinghou, holding the slightly heavy Nine Layers Mountain Vermilion Bird Order, it seemed the token wasn’t fake, immediately stepped forward to return the Vermilion Bird Order to Li Feng.
"So, the esteemed disciple from Nine Layers Mountain, what brings you to our Tongfu Inn this time?"
"I plan to leave the city; it was getting late, and I’m looking for a place to stay. Tongfu Inn is the largest inn in the Ninth Ring, so naturally, it’s the best place to stay."
"As for inviting Miss Tong for a drink, firstly because your staff bragged ridiculously about the Ninth Ring, making it sound unreachable, and also seemed to think I couldn’t afford it, so I booked this place, incidentally recalling having sparred with the shopkeeper."
"It seems this shopkeeper rather remembers me, so I called her over for a drink to put the past to rest with a laugh."
"Though apparently, Miss Tong isn’t too willing."
Liu Qinghou and the other two listened to Li Feng’s explanation, understanding his visit wasn’t to confront the shopkeeper.
Tong Ling’er blinked, gritting her teeth, and glared at Li Feng: "You just want to have a drink with me, not intentionally humiliate me?"
"What good does humiliating you do me?"
Li Feng narrowed his eyes and said.
"Hmm, it’s not entirely without benefit, seeing your angry face is quite joyful, makes me feel good."
"You...!"
Tong Ling’er was instantly furious but soon calmed down, walking to the side and grabbing a wine jar.
"Fine, didn’t you want to put old grievances aside, and have me offer you a drink?"
"I’ll accompany you, drink to your fill."
After speaking, Tong Ling’er ripped open the seal on the wine jar, then tossed it toward Li Feng, who caught it. She unsealed another jar, her beautiful eyes swept over Li Feng, and without further ado, raised the jar and tilted her neck.
Then the wine poured like a dragon straight into her mouth, surprisingly finishing the jar in one breath, after which she wiped the corner of her mouth, raised her hand with the jar, and let go, and instantly, the jar fell to the ground.
Smash.
The jar shattered into pieces, without a drop of wine splattering.
"Your turn."
Tong Ling’er’s eyes flickered, thinking, I, the shopkeeper, may not be able to beat you, but I certainly can outdrink you; she grew up soaking in wine.
