Xiao Feng and Xiao Yan

News of Xiao Yan's arrival in Green Mountain Town reached Ye Qiu, but he did not pay much attention to Xiao Yan. Instead, the girl beside him—Gu Xun'er, the Young Clan Leader of the Gu Clan—was...

"Pass down the order. Leave them alone and continue with the original arrangements," Ye Qiu ordered.

"It seems the Huaxia Empire's accomplishments have piqued Gu Xun'er's curiosity!" Ye Qiu murmured as he gazed at the bustling district in the distance.

Green Mountain Tavern was a twenty-first-century five-star hotel Ye Qiu had specially brought in at Wang Yi's request, along with two master chefs. In Wang Yi's words, modern chefs' cooking and the luxury of a five-star establishment would surely attract many customers. If they raised the prices a little, they would quickly earn back what they had spent. This made Ye Qiu regard him in a new light. As expected of someone who had been a CEO—he really had a head for business. It seemed Ye Qiu had been right to put him in charge of Green Mountain's internal affairs!

That evening, the Xiao Family was looking for a place to have dinner. The moment Xiao Yan heard about it, he immediately dragged his father toward Green Mountain Grand Hotel. Just how badly did this guy want to try modern cuisine?

"Lao Li, bring me another jar of wine!" a middle-aged, imposing-looking man called out loudly.

By then, Green Mountain Grand Hotel was already packed to the brim. Just as Wang Yi had expected, everyone had been drawn in by the hotel's unprecedented style and flocked here to dine. Fortunately, the hotel had nine floors, and they had temporarily brought in helpers from the major taverns. Otherwise... heh. Why, even Xiao Feng had been drawn in by this five-star hotel.

"Oh, Lord, you're still drinking? It won't be good if you get drunk later," the elderly man in brocade robes whom Xiao Feng called Lao Li advised.

"Drunk? Hahaha, Lao Li, I won't hide it from you—this wine truly is the strongest I've ever drunk in my life. But getting me drunk? You've got a long way to go." Hearing the old man's words, the burly man wiped the droplets of wine from the corner of his mouth and laughed.

"This... very well. I'll go get it for you, Lord." Having no choice, the old man went to the counter to fetch his wine.

"Father, let's sit here." The Xiao Family members had just gone upstairs and chosen seats not far from the window where Xiao Feng was sitting.

"Mm, good. Everyone, sit here," Xiao Zhan said with a nod. The Xiao Family had chosen a large table that seated exactly twenty people, just enough for all of them.

"Hmm? Little Yan, be careful. The person behind you is not simple." As soon as Xiao Yan sat down, Yao Chen's voice entered his ears.

"The person behind me?" Hearing Yao Chen's words, Xiao Yan immediately turned around. However, his seat was against the wall, and behind him was only a ragged young man sitting alone at a small table, drinking. No matter how he looked at him, the man did not seem like anyone important.

"Stop thinking about it. It's him. Don't be fooled by how inconspicuous he looks. From what I can tell, his strength is definitely above the Dou Wang realm!" Yao Chen said.

"What? A Dou Wang!" Xiao Yan's eyes nearly popped out at Yao Chen's words. How could someone dressed in rags possibly be a Dou Wang expert? And he looked barely over thirty!

"Oh? Why has this little brother been staring at me? Is there something improper about me?" At that moment, after taking a huge gulp of strong wine and setting down his bowl with a satisfied expression, Xiao Feng turned and asked Xiao Yan, who had been staring at him.

"Ah? No, no, no. I merely saw how boldly you drank, Senior, and felt great admiration. That was why I looked at you a few extra times. Please do not take offense!" Startled by the burly man's sudden voice, Xiao Yan quickly cupped his fists and bowed.

"Oh? Is that so? Meeting is fate, and drinking alone is truly lonely. Why not come drink with me, little brother? Would you be willing to honor me with your company?" the burly man said with a smile.

"Uh, then this junior will gladly accept."

"Yan'er, you..."

"Brother Xiao Yan, this man is not simple. You..." Xiao Zhan was puzzled as to why Xiao Yan, who had always been so cold toward others, would accept an invitation from a stranger. Xiao Xun'er, meanwhile, sensed Xiao Feng's extraordinariness and spoke worriedly.

"Father, Xun Er, don't worry. I'm only going to drink with that senior. It'll be fine," Xiao Yan said. Perhaps because he could sense that the other party bore him no ill will, or perhaps because Yao Lao was at his side, Xiao Yan was not too concerned for his safety. If the other man truly wanted to do something to him, what difference did five or six meters make?

"Lord, the wine is here." At that moment, Lao Li came over carrying a white jade wine jar.

"Lord?" Hearing the old man's words, thoughts raced through Xiao Yan's mind. There were quite a few lords in the Gama Empire, but one at the Dou Wang level...

"Lord, who is this?" The elderly man surnamed Li looked at Xiao Yan, who was seated opposite the burly man, and asked.

"Oh, he is a friend I have just met. His name is... Little brother, I haven't even asked your name yet." Only then did Xiao Feng realize that he still did not know the other party's name.

"Senior, this junior is Xiao Yan, a disciple of the Xiao Family from Wu Tan City," Xiao Yan answered honestly.

"Oh, your surname is Xiao? Xiao is a good surname. It seems we truly are fated." Xiao Feng froze for a moment upon hearing Xiao Yan's words, then burst into laughter.

"What do you mean, Senior? What is wrong with this junior being surnamed Xiao?" Xiao Yan was thoroughly confused. Why did this man love laughing so much? He was far too forthright.

At the neighboring table, Xiao Zhan and Xiao Xun'er had also been listening to the conversation, equally puzzled.

Lao Li gave Xiao Yan a strange look before setting down the wine jar. He cupped his fists toward the burly man and said, "Lord, if you have no further instructions, this old man will return to his work."

"Lao Li, go on. Don't let me interfere with you making money, hahaha."

"You jest, Lord," Lao Li said with a forced smile.

"Haha, come. This is Spirit Terrace Treasure Wine from the Heavenly Water Empire. In this Gama Empire, you absolutely cannot drink it anywhere else but here." After Lao Li left, Xiao Feng filled a bowl of wine, drained it in one gulp, and introduced it to Xiao Yan.

"Alright, cheers!" Swept up by the burly man's boldness, Xiao Yan cast aside his thoughts and emptied a bowl with him.

"Hahaha, little brother, that was refreshing!" Xiao Feng slapped the table hard and said.

"You are the true hero, Senior!" Xiao Yan's face was somewhat flushed. Perhaps because he had suffered too much humiliation over the past three years and could not drink freely in the Xiao Family, Xiao Yan truly let himself go this time.

"Brother Xiao Yan, stop drinking. You're about to get drunk!" Xiao Xun'er came over and urged Xiao Yan, looking at Xiao Feng with some displeasure.

Seeing the girl's expression, how could Xiao Feng fail to understand? Just as he was about to say something, Lao Li suddenly rushed over and whispered something into his ear.

Xiao Feng abruptly stood up. "Little brother, I suddenly have an urgent matter to attend to, so I'll take my leave first. Lao Li, put the wine bill on my tab." With that, Xiao Feng leaped out of the window.

Everyone was stunned by the sight. Had he gotten drunk and decided to kill himself? Just as they were baffled, a pair of gray-black wings suddenly emerged from Xiao Feng's back. With one beat of those wings, he flew into the distance at an inconceivable speed.

"Dou... Dou Qi Transformation Wings! That man is a Dou Wang expert!!!" Not only were the others utterly shocked, even Xiao Zhan and the Xiao Family disciples were stunned beyond words. On the entire floor, only Xiao Yan, Xiao Xun'er, and Lao Li remained calm.