Master Roshi raised his head to look at Uchiha Hiko when he heard the question, then continued with a smile:
"Little brother Uchiha Hiko, it's still too early to bring up the Dragon Balls. By the way, are you about done eating? Shall we go downstairs and have another drink?"
Hearing that, Uchiha Hiko rolled his eyes inwardly. He hadn't expected Master Roshi to be this cunning. Not only did he refuse to mention even a word about it, he immediately tried to change the subject.
At that moment, however, Uchiha Hiko showed no displeasure. Even if he was dissatisfied, he did not let it show on his face. He merely smiled faintly, looked up at Master Roshi, and said:
"Master Roshi, since you enjoy drinking so much, I'll keep you company to the end."
Uchiha Hiko had not said that because he had given up on finding the Dragon Balls. He simply felt that Master Roshi was fish on the chopping board sooner or later. Even if Master Roshi was unwilling to tell him now, he was not anxious in the slightest.
On the contrary, only by showing such impatience could he lower Master Roshi's guard to the minimum.
So Uchiha Hiko went along with the flow and said:
"If there aren't enough dishes to go with the wine, I'll have them prepare another tableful. Master Roshi and I will drink until we drop."
Master Roshi was clearly delighted to hear that, though he still felt slightly uneasy inside.
Although Uchiha Hiko claimed he would no longer hold it against him for not mentioning the Dragon Balls, Master Roshi still felt that if Uchiha Hiko kept pressing the matter, it might affect his wedding plans.
He raised his head to look at Uchiha Hiko and stammered:
"Little brother Uchiha