A Small Drink for Three

Back at his quarters in the Outer Courtyard D.

As soon as Xu Yuan put down the precious medicine he had bought, he heard someone calling him from outside. He opened the door and saw Chen Sanli and Tian Yang had come over.

"Brother Xu!" Chen Sanli shouted when he saw him, his attitude extremely warm and intimate, as if they were brothers who hadn't seen each other for years.

Moreover, he wasn't empty-handed. He was carrying bags and sacks filled with wine, meat, and snacks.

If his teammates from the medicine field saw this, they would probably be shocked. Chen Sanli had always been stingy, and it was bizarre that he was being so generous today.

Tian Yang was also carrying wine and food, which even included a small portion of cooked precious meat.

"Where did you get the precious meat?" Xu Yuan asked, somewhat surprised. After all, this could only be bought in the Second Meridian, and it was even limited in purchase.

"I asked a friend from the medicine field to help me get a portion."

Tian Yang smiled sheepishly. He had received some extra reward money last month for his good performance. After asking someone to get the precious meat, he hadn't been willing to eat it, saving it to be cooked and brought here today.

In his heart, he still remembered Xu Yuan's life-saving grace.

Furthermore, when he had been practicing Thunderclap Fist with Xu Yuan before, any problems he encountered had been resolved by Xu Yuan. This was considered a token of his gratitude.

"Brother Tian, you've... made me look bad."

Chen Sanli glared at him, then took out some precious meat as well. "Tell me if you want to eat precious meat in the future. If there's any leftover, I'll bring it for you. And you too, Brother Xu."

The sincerity of the two men made Xu Yuan feel quite comfortable and appreciated. Their conversation became even more cordial.

They went inside, arranged the tables and benches, and sat down together. Then, they opened all the food and wine, filling the air with a delicious aroma that made one's appetite whet.

As Chen Sanli ate, he looked around the room, sighing with envy. "Brother Xu, you're amazing. Not only do you have a high monthly salary, but you also get a single room. It's so much better than my dorm for three."

"I'm also better off than you; it's a room for two," Tian Yang said with a proud chuckle.

"I've just taken a step ahead of you. You'll all be able to enter the Second Meridian soon."

Xu Yuan said politely, picking up his wine cup. "We're all family here. Eat and drink as you please."

But the two insisted that Xu Yuan start eating first before they began.

"Eat up, everyone. I heard this precious meat tastes amazing." Tian Yang familiarly served a slice to both of them, then took a bite himself, immediately exclaiming:

"It's good! I've never eaten such tender meat before!"

Xu Yuan and Chen Sanli, having already eaten, nodded in agreement.

As Tian Yang ate, he asked, "I've been thinking about changing my job recently. What's the situation like in your medicine field, Sanli?"

Chen Sanli replied, "Ordinary beasts are handled by the servants. Only when spirit beasts appear do they let us martial artists step in."

"However, spirit beasts only appear every two to three days. And in the middle of the month, when the medicine field emits a strange fragrance, the situation becomes more intense. Otherwise, it's quite leisurely."

"Is it dangerous?" Tian Yang continued to ask.

Chen Sanli answered, "Most of them are first or second-transformation spirit beasts. If there are stronger ones, the captains and even stronger field guards and armor guards will handle them."

"We just follow behind and wait for things to be dealt with, then share the precious meat. The risk is quite small."

Tian Yang listened thoughtfully, clearly tempted.

"Also, I heard that the Level 4 area is truly dangerous. Many martial artists disappear as soon as they arrive. It's terrifying."

Chen Sanli raised his wine cup and clinked it with theirs, sighing, "I wonder where we'll be assigned after these three months. I'm afraid of ending up in that Level 4 area!"

"We don't need to worry about that for now," Xu Yuan said after a moment of thought, sharing the news Feng Xiao had told him earlier.

"Really?" Chen Sanli's face lit up with joy. He knew Xu Yuan wouldn't speak without reason, so he continued to analyze, "If that's the case, we need to break through our cultivation and martial skills as soon as possible to prove our abilities, so we won't be discarded so easily."

Xu Yuan nodded, "That's exactly right."

After confirming this, Chen Sanli and Tian Yang immediately felt a sense of urgency, deciding in their hearts to break through to the Second Meridian within this month if possible.

At the same time, they were also quite fortunate. If Xu Yuan hadn't reminded them, they would probably have relaxed and become complacent, and would have been thrown to the front lines after three months.

"It's always right to follow Brother Xu. This news is truly crucial for us!"

Chen Sanli and Tian Yang looked grateful, picked up their full wine cups, and drank them down first.

"Oh, and remember to tell Xiao Sheng about this news too, but be careful not to spread it around." Xu Yuan cautioned. He had a good impression of Xiao Sheng; he was honest, didn't talk much, and acted with discretion.

"Don't worry, Brother Xu, leave it to me," Chen Sanli patted his chest, silently repeating the instruction several times before smiling and saying, "Speaking of which, this Level 3 area is quite interesting."

"Because of the war between the Shangyang Family and the Bai Family, several small gangs caught in between have also disbanded. They are all looking for new patrons in the two families. It's estimated that in the first few confrontations, the two families will use their people as cannon fodder."

"Gods fighting!" Xu Yuan shook his head, thinking of the Wild Wolf Gang in the outer city. He wondered if they were still in business.

"What about the government? Don't they intervene?" Tian Yang asked.

"Intervene in what?" Chen Sanli scoffed. "The officials have taken enough money. As long as it doesn't affect the safety of the Prefecture City, what does it matter how you mess around?"

Speaking of this, he looked at Tian Yang again. "Brother Tian, you can try going to the medicine field. As for me, I plan to explore the Level 3 area this month."

Xu Yuan was a bit surprised. Chen Sanli was someone who wouldn't act without a reason. He dared to venture into the Level 3 area despite the danger?

"I have some connections there, maybe I can get some benefits..." Seeing their puzzled looks, Chen Sanli gave a mysterious smile and vaguely explained.

"As expected of you." Xu Yuan finally understood.

After half the afternoon passed.

Outside the window, the night deepened, and the full moon rose in the sky, casting a clear glow on the ground.

The three of them sat inside, drinking and chatting about their experiences, their relationship thus drawing much closer, and their conversation gradually turned to the people from their old dormitory.

Chen Sanli, chewing on peanuts, said slowly, "My friend told me that Wang Huan is doing well in the Level 4 zone. He's seen battle, taken down a few enemies, and even broken through his cultivation."

Xu Yuan knew about this but couldn't help but remark, "Your friends seem to be everywhere."

"Ah, it's just a small network. It's naturally not as solid as Brother Xu's cultivation path," Chen Sanli said, flattering Xu Yuan, and then continued:

"And Qin Yang, that kid is quite useless. He went to 'listen to opera' again last night and ended up messing up the team's mission. Coincidentally, the enemy attacked, and he injured himself. I'm afraid he won't achieve much now."

Hearing this, the two couldn't help but sigh.

"As for Li Shan, that's really interesting..." Chen Sanli said, suddenly breaking into a smile:

"It's said that his female captain took a liking to him. He's doted on hand and foot every day. Whatever precious medicine he wants, she finds a way to get it for him. He's already mastered the Thunderclap Fist, and his cultivation is probably improving quickly too."

"What? Li Shan is... being kept?" Tian Yang asked in surprise.

Xu Yuan also found it hard to suppress a chuckle. He hadn't expected Li Shan, with his burly physique, to be living such a comfortable life now.

Come to think of it, among the few of them, he was considered one of the ones doing well.

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