Drunken Moon Among Clouds

After Qin Yi finished speaking, he initially felt quite pretentious, but before he could even mentally congratulate himself, his attention was immediately drawn away by the aroma of the wine.

The stopper was pulled out, and the fragrance spread everywhere, instantly enveloping the world. The faint smell of blood that had been lingering in the cave vanished without a trace.

A gentle breeze from outside the mountains completely masks the fragrance of flowers and herbs, leaving only the rich aroma of this fine wine in the world, permeating the heart and lungs, making the soul sway gently, intoxicated before even taking a sip.

On a nearby mountain, a bird was sleeping on a tree branch. Suddenly, it shook its feathers, opened its eyes, and its eyes quickly turned into circles. It then wobbled and fell off the tree.

A small animal darted past the tree, but soon became unsteady on its feet.

This is celestial wine... it can intoxicate even immortals and gods!

If immortals and gods take the formless as their standard, then even the formless Taiqing might get drunk.

Qin Yi didn't know how much Yin Yizhong had boasted, but at least for now he was certain that Huiyang would get drunk.

This is a very rare thing. When one's cultivation reaches this level, both the body and the soul are incomparably strong. What kind of wine can make one drunk?

Because it is so rare, this intoxicating brew is also extremely precious.

Even immortals can get drunk.

Being always too clear-headed and always seeing things clearly isn't something to be too envious of, from a certain perspective.

Even immortals sometimes have the urge to get drunk, it's rare to be completely oblivious.

Just as Xi Yue wasn't addicted to alcohol, she simply wanted to avoid being so sober and calculating everything. In fact, she had stopped calculating anything for quite some time.

Having witnessed birth, aging, sickness, and death at a glance, and seen through the scheming in people's hearts for over ten thousand years, I feel like a numb stone, utterly devoid of meaning.

The most tragic thing is that they are not yet above all others.

A lucid beast trapped in an inescapable cage.

When can I get drunk?

That kind of wine is not available... or at least it's very hard to find.

Of course, that sounds too pretentious; a powerful being like Wuxiang wouldn't indulge in such pointless self-pity. But if such a drink were to actually appear, perhaps not only Xi Yue, but also Zuo Qingtian Jade True Person would likely be interested in sharing a drink.

Qin Yi was pouring wine.

The clear wine in the glass is like a spring, and the bright moon in the sky is reflected in the glass, as if the moon is in the glass.

Xi Yue watched him pour the wine quietly, her eyes deep and unfathomable.

Unexpectedly, this is a kindred spirit.

He could even tell why he was drinking... Even Minghe thought that her master was just having a hobby. Her master knew all the wines in the world like the back of his hand, and could tell what kind of wine it was and how old it was just by smelling its aroma. He could also point out any wine and pair it with the most artistic vessel.

But Master is definitely not a drunkard obsessed with anything; it's just a hobby.

However, Qin Yi saw through the True Intention after only two meetings. The so-called familiarity was nothing more than having drunk together for ten thousand years and seen far too many things.

Qin Yi withdrew his hand. The wine was level with the rim of the cup. The mountain wind suddenly stopped, and the wine swayed slightly, causing the moon in the cup to appear as if it were being reflected in fragments, rippling gently in the water.

Before her lay a wine she had never seen before, a fine brew that could intoxicate, and someone who understood her heart. The moon shone in the mountains, a gentle breeze blew, the night faded, and dawn broke.

Xi Yue hadn't even drunk any water, but she already felt a little tipsy.

What more could one ask for in life than this?

"Cheers." Qin Yi poured the wine and raised his glass in invitation, "I hope this wine won't disappoint you."

Xi Yue smiled slightly, tilted her head back, and drank it all.

Like drinking the bright moon from a cup into your throat.

Xi Yue closed her eyes and sipped the wine lightly, seemingly slightly tipsy, while Qin Yi himself almost exploded from drinking.

It felt as if a raging fire was burning in my heart, stirring up all the blood in my body, making my scalp tingle and my soul sway. It was as if I had fallen into the deepest dream, feeling dazed and unsteady, not knowing what day it was or where I was in this life.

The moon wasn't drunk, but he almost got drunk himself.

Xi Yue suddenly asked, "What is the name of this wine?"

Qin Yi subconsciously replied, "Drunken Moon."

"Drunken Moon..." Xi Yue looked up at the sky, a peculiar smile playing on her lips.

She was certain that Qin Yi hadn't recognized her identity, which showed that some things were Will of Heaven the Unseen.

Xi Yue habitually performed a mental divination. It was simple, and no conditions were given. She just did it casually and got a simple answer: the Gradual Progress Hexagram: "The Wild Goose Gradually Approaches the Land."

She didn't analyze it immediately, but thought for a moment and asked, "What do you want to get?"

Qin Yi shook his head, somewhat dazed. "No."

"I will help exorcise demons from anyone who gives me a jug of XingXing Wine. This wine is the best I have ever brewed. You may make one request."

"No." Qin Yi, under the influence of alcohol, had little patience. Xi Yue's words annoyed him, so he stood up, tugged at his clothes, and said loudly, "Drinking is drinking, why all this nonsense? It's just a pot of wine, what's so precious about it? How boring."

After saying that, she didn't even bother with Xi Yue anymore, and nudged Liusu, who had been watching the show, on her shoulder with her finger. "Bang Bang, want some? This wine is really awesome."

Liusu smiled and said, "Yes."

Qin Yi then Wine Gourd towards it and dripped two drops of wine onto it.

Liusu caught it with a "woof," then her eyes widened, her whole body flushed red, and she rolled off his shoulder with a gurgle.

Qin Yi hurriedly tried to grab her, but missed. Liusu had already grabbed his clothes in mid-air and was slowly climbing up, her eyes wide with confusion.

Seeing that adorable face, Qin Yi burst into laughter.

Laughter echoed far and wide, resounding throughout the mountains.

Xi Yue slowly sipped her wine, tilting her head to watch him smile.

Qin Yi glanced at her, then sauntered over to her and poured her another glass. "Can you drink more?"

Xi Yue smiled slightly, "One cup is too little."

"Then let's do it again."

The two drank another cup, and a blush finally appeared on Xi Yue's calm face.

Qin Yi swayed even more violently, pointing at her and saying, "You usually act so carefree, carrying a bottle of wine, that's fine... but now you're drinking, yet you're sitting here so serious, who are you trying to fool?"

Xi Yue laughed and said, "What do you intend to do? Are you going to drag me up and make me dance?"

"Emmm... I can't dance." Qin Yi stumbled back two steps, looked up at the sky, and saw that the sky was gradually brightening with the rising sun Xi Yue shining together on the horizon, with rosy clouds everywhere, which was very beautiful.

Qin Yi suddenly clapped his hands and laughed, "How can we have wine without food?"

Xi Yue asked, "Where are the dishes?"

"Now that the bright moon has been poured into my throat, let's enjoy the wine with white clouds as accompaniment." Qin Yi stretched out his hand. "Shall we go?"

Xi Yue glanced at his large hand, didn't hesitate, and reached out to grasp it. The two of them stopped simultaneously and gracefully ascended into the sky.

High above the clouds, Qin Yi tilted his head back and took a large gulp, then shoved the entire gourd into Xi Yue's hands. "Hey... you want to get drunk, not me. Drink more..."

As he spoke, he staggered two steps and reached out to grab the white clouds.

Qin Yi slapped his forehead after scooping up nothing. "Clouds are water... not cotton cakes."

Suddenly, golden light emanated from his hand.

White clouds swirled around him, converging like dragons before him. "If you're a cotton ball, then you are a cotton ball!"

The white clouds were compressed into a cake-like shape, which in turn changed their properties.

Turning stone into gold, and water into cake?

Liusu rolled around on Qin Yi's shoulder. "Qin Yi, I want to eat cake too!"

"Mmm, eat some cake." Qin Yi fed it to Liusu, who hugged a piece of cake that was even bigger than itself and took a big bite.

Qin Yi handed a piece to Xi Yue and grinned.

Xi Yue found it quite amusing to eat the completely tasteless white cloud cake.

How many years... no, how many millennia, how many tens of thousands of years... has it been since such a scene was seen?

This completely tasteless pastry became the most unique delicacy of my life.

Qin Yi sat on a cloud, gazing at the distant moon, and sang to the beat. "With flowers in bloom, I drink wine; without the moon, I do not ascend the tower. Three cups lead to the great path; a drunken revelry dispels a thousand sorrows..."

Xi Yue laughed, unsure whether she was seen as a flower or the moon in his eyes at that moment... In any case, she was a pleasing sight to behold and a perfect occasion for drinking.

On the contrary, he was truly ridiculous, seeking only to get drunk, yet daring not to get drunk recklessly. Even Qin Yi was too lazy to pay attention to him anymore, probably finding it meaningless, and went off to enjoy himself with his artifact spirit.

My heart is full of worries, and I cannot find peace without a purpose; I would rather be a humble sage.

She tilted her head back and took a big gulp, letting the intoxication wash over her heart unchecked.

Pour the bright moon into your throat, and let the white clouds accompany your wine... If you have this intention, why not get drunk?