Lan Qingyan Drunk

Eight profound, pitch-black soul rings enveloped Gu Shenggo, radiating a powerful aura that was not the slightest bit weaker than that of a Titled Douluo. After all, Gu Shenggo had already reached level ninety; he only needed to hunt one more soul ring to break through to Titled Douluo.

That incomparably powerful aura swept across the entire hall, pressing everyone inside so heavily that they could barely breathe, as though a small mountain were crushing them. The blue-dressed beautiful woman before Gu Shenggo bore the brunt of it, trembling in fright and nearly wetting herself.

Seeing that Gu Shenggo was young and possessed an appetite far beyond ordinary people, Lan Qingyan had assumed he was a young yet powerful soul master and had wanted to make his acquaintance.

She had never expected him to be a level-ninety Soul Douluo, only one soul ring away from becoming a Titled Douluo. This left Lan Qingyan deeply terrified, and she hurriedly recalled whether there had been anything improper in her tone just now.

After all, in this world, the strong were revered. She was merely a level-sixty-five Soul Emperor; how could she possibly be mentioned in the same breath as a powerful Soul Douluo?

Gu Shenggo looked at Lan Qingyan, who was trembling from the fright he had given her, and a faint smile appeared at the corner of his lips. Inviting him to a meal for no reason at all meant she surely had some ulterior motive.

But before absolute strength, so-called schemes were merely the charity of the strong toward the weak.

Gu Shenggo withdrew his aura, and the eight profound black soul rings returned to his body. Everyone present immediately found it easier to breathe, and their gazes toward Gu Shenggo were filled with reverence.

The strong deserved reverence.

"May I ask why Madam Lan invited me to dinner?"

Sizing Lan Qingyan up with interest, Gu Shenggo asked with a smile.

Lan Qingyan calmed her trembling heart. Facing a Soul Douluo, reverence appeared on her mature and dignified face. She lowered her posture, and her voice became respectfully deferential.

"Honored Soul Douluo, it is a great honor to meet you. I am the dean of instruction at Skywater Academy. I invited you to dine purely out of respect for you; there is no other matter."

After considering how to phrase her words, Lan Qingyan revealed her background. Gu Shenggo had some impression of Skywater Academy. It was known for producing beautiful female soul masters.

The Heavenly Water Girls, the most dazzling group in the animation, had come from Skywater Academy.

"I have heard of it. One of the Heaven Dou Empire's elemental academies—it only accepts water-attribute soul masters, and they must be beautiful women. I like it very much."

Hearing Gu Shenggo say that he liked Skywater Academy, Lan Qingyan inwardly breathed a sigh of relief.

"Honored Soul Douluo, did you come to Suotuo City for some matter?"

Lan Qingyan looked at Gu Shenggo's handsome face and revealed a charming smile as she asked respectfully. If she could befriend a Soul Douluo, it would be a tremendous benefit to her.

"I was merely passing through. Tomorrow, I plan to set out for Heaven Dou Imperial City."

Gu Shenggo did not conceal his destination, which surprised Lan Qingyan. Skywater Academy was located in Heaven Dou Imperial City, and she was also preparing to return there.

At that thought, the charming smile on Lan Qingyan's face grew even brighter. "Then we truly are fated. I happen to be returning to Heaven Dou Imperial City as well. How about we travel together?"

After speaking, she looked at Gu Shenggo with a trace of expectation in her beautiful eyes, hoping that he would agree.

Faced with an invitation to travel together from a dignified, beautiful woman with delicate features and a voluptuous figure, Gu Shenggo did not think much of it and nodded in agreement.

As for worrying that Lan Qingyan might harbor ill intentions along the way, then all that awaited her would be Gu Shenggo pinning her beneath him.

"Thank you. With a Soul Douluo like you along the way, our safety will be absolutely assured. Let me offer you a toast."

Seeing Gu Shenggo agree, Lan Qingyan's beautiful eyes filled with joy. Traveling with a Soul Douluo—and perhaps even gaining his favor—would bring unimaginable benefits.

Moreover, Gu Shenggo had reached level ninety at such a young age. He would certainly become a Titled Douluo in the future.

In response to Lan Qingyan's raised glass, Gu Shenggo also picked up the red wine the waiter had poured beside him and clinked glasses with her.

And so, Gu Shenggo and Lan Qingyan drank cup after cup. After who knew how many, Lan Qingyan could no longer hold on. She was thoroughly drunk, her mature and dignified face flushed red like an apple, her gaze slightly unfocused.

Whether she was pretending or truly drunk, no one knew.

Gu Shenggo, on the other hand, looked perfectly normal, as steady as ever.

"Madam Lan? Madam Lan?"

Seeing that Lan Qingyan was already drunk, Gu Shenggo watched as she propped up her flushed cheek with a fair arm, her voluptuous, soft body sprawled across the dining table like mud. Traces of wine remained on her rosy lips, making her charming and alluring.

After calling out several times without receiving any response, Gu Shenggo felt somewhat helpless. How many cups had she even had before getting drunk?

Lowering his head to look, he was startled as well. More than forty bottles of wine—it seemed they really had drunk rather a lot.

Yet Gu Shenggo barely felt anything. Once the body had been strengthened to a certain degree, it gradually became immune to alcohol.

Left with no choice, Gu Shenggo rose and walked over to support Lan Qingyan. He had only intended to have a simple meal, yet something like this had happened.

Still, Gu Shenggo did not believe that a Soul Emperor would let herself get drunk so innocently and without any precautions. But how could he refuse meat delivered right to his mouth?

Human desire was endless; once one had tasted the marrow, one craved it ever more.

After sharing pleasure with Bibi Dong, Gu Shenggo had grown fond of that feeling of delight. Restraint was impossible; blindly suppressing it would make the eventual eruption terrifying.

Supporting Lan Qingyan's voluptuous, soft body and breathing in her elegant fragrance tinged with wine, Gu Shenggo headed upstairs.

The surrounding guests all revealed looks of envy—not envy toward Gu Shenggo, but toward Lan Qingyan.

Anyone with eyes could see that Lan Qingyan had deliberately gotten herself drunk, giving that young Soul Douluo an opportunity.

After all, being able to rely on a Soul Douluo and gain his favor was an excellent thing.

Some of the glamorous noblewomen dining in the restaurant showed regret. Why had they not thought of that?

On the continent, the strong were revered, and it was only natural for the weak to rely on the strong.

For a Soul Emperor to gain the favor of a Soul Douluo, even through certain means, was something others could only envy.

Gu Shenggo supported Lan Qingyan into his room, shut the door behind them, and began to enjoy the delicacy delivered to his doorstep.

The next morning, wisps of sunlight filtered through the gaps in the curtains and into the room, falling on Gu Shenggo's pale face and rousing him awake.

Gu Shenggo slowly woke, his gaze gradually clearing. Lying in his arms was Skywater Academy's dean of instruction, whom he had sampled to his heart's content all night.

Looking down at the beautiful mature woman in his arms, a trace of satisfaction curled at Gu Shenggo's lips.

Though she was not untouched, she was still high-quality goods.

Moreover, through [Ten Strikes], Gu Shenggo had obtained Lan Qingyan's memories. Not only was she Skywater Academy's dean of instruction, she was also a countess with a daughter named Shui Bing'er.

However, Shui Bing'er's father had died not long ago, leaving Lan Qingyan a widow. As the principal wife, she had inherited the count's estate as well.

"What a coincidence!"

Gu Shenggo looked down at the beautiful woman in his arms as she gradually woke up. He had never expected her to be Shui Bing'er's mother. Not bad—there was even a special bonus.

(Widow~Lan Qingyan)