Cao Yuan paused slightly, then clinked glasses with a bitter smile. "Subduing the Black King might still be possible, but not staying single... sigh."
Cao Yuan sighed and drained the wine in his cup with his head lowered.
"Qingyu, little sister Jiang Er, this toast is to you two." Baili Pangpang raised another cup toward An Qingyu and Jiang Er. "Qiye's already going to marry Jialan, so you two should pick up the pace too... Qingyu, little sister Jiang Er is such a wonderful girl. You'd better cherish her properly and don't do anything stupid.
"This Yaoguang is one of my favorite Forbidden Artifacts. I'm giving it to you first, as an early wedding gift from yours truly."
Baili Pangpang took a necklace from his clothes and handed it to An Qingyu, who froze slightly.
"Pangpang, this is..."
"I'll drink first!"
Baili Pangpang finished the last sip of wine. His entire face was already flushed red, and his gaze had turned somewhat unfocused.
"Pangpang, you're drunk." Lin Qiye frowned slightly as he caught the swaying Baili Pangpang with both hands. He said to the others, "You keep eating. I'll take him back to rest."
Beneath the night sky, everyone watched the supported figure stagger away. Only the bubbling of the hotpot remained, echoing through the air.
Compared with the lively square, the area near the dormitories was much quieter. Stars hung from the pitch-black vault of the sky, and beneath the dim streetlamps, two figures slowly made their way forward.
Lin Qiye supported Baili Pangpang, the heavy smell of alcohol washing over him. After hesitating for a moment, he finally spoke.
"Pangpang, do you have something on your mind?"
Baili Pangpang let out a drunken hiccup, shook his head, and smiled. "No. What could I possibly have on my