Monkey Wine

"Brat, who are you calling Fatty Girl?!" Huo Ling'er's mood immediately soured when she heard that.

"Junior Sister, being fat isn't shameful, but you should lose weight. Look at you and that fierce beast—having so much extra flesh makes it inconvenient to move around!" Shi Hao said earnestly.

"Beat him up!" Yun Xi could no longer endure it. The way Shi Hao kept glancing at her chest gave her goosebumps all over. Was there something wrong with his eyes? Her figure was obviously perfect.

"Alright!"

Huo Ling'er curled her lips into a smile and immediately joined Yun Xi in a grand domestic-violence performance. Shi Jue and the others watched with great interest, showing no intention of breaking up the fight.

"Are you sure you're not going to stop them?" Ye Fan asked, clutching his stomach.

"Stop them for what? That's their family matter. Besides, Shi Hao's skin is thick. He'll be fine!" Shi Jue said calmly.

"That felt great. That Brat really deserved a beating!"

Half an hour later, the two stopped at the same time, looking every bit like close sisters. Fine beads of fragrant sweat covered their faces from exhaustion, but their eyes were full of satisfaction.

"Exactly, he deserved it!" Yun Xi agreed.

"Hmph, I won't lower myself to the level of a Fatty Girl. I'll carry you all back later."

Shi Hao got to his feet, baring his teeth and sucking in cold breaths. They had shown him absolutely no mercy, aiming every blow at his handsome face.

"Shi Jue, how many Heavenly Passages do you have now? Let's go get that Half-Saint Medicine!" Shi Hao asked.

"Eight Heavenly Passages. The ninth is almost there too." Eight Heavenly Passages resembling volcanic craters appeared behind Shi Jue, continuously absorbing the spiritual essence of heaven and earth. He could now fight for long periods without running out of energy.

"If we can't handle it, let me introduce her to you. This is Yan Ruyu, a genius comparable to a Marquis."

Yan Ruyu truly deserved to be described as a perfect woman. Her beauty was tranquil and ethereal. Simply standing there, she seemed to blend into heaven and earth itself, gathering all the world's spiritual grace upon her. Neither her appearance nor her bearing could be faulted.

Even Huo Ling'er and Yun Xi had to admit that Yan Ruyu was indeed somewhat more beautiful than either of them.

Shi Hao sensed a threat from Yan Ruyu. So she was this strong. Good thing he had not called her fat earlier. If she beat him up, it would probably hurt a lot.

"You guys take your time. I'll scout ahead first!"

Shi Jue activated the Movement Secret Technique, and his figure quickly vanished from before their eyes as he headed toward the core area.

"Good stuff!"

Upon arriving at the Divine Monkey Treasure Land, Shi Jue immediately caught the scent of fine wine. It had to be Monkey Wine.

Shi Yi and the others happened to be distracting the monkey wielding a battle spear, making it convenient for Shi Jue to fish in troubled waters.

"Thump, thump, thump!"

He knocked on the tree trunk with his hand. When it produced a dull, hollow sound, Shi Jue uprooted the entire tree and temporarily tossed it into his Heavenly Passage. He did not have a convenient spatial artifact like a Universe Bag on him.

"It smells amazing. Do monkeys even have this kind of craftsmanship? I really want to catch two and bring them back to make wine," Shi Jue muttered, quickly collecting two large trees, both filled to the brim with Monkey Wine.

"I should slip away first. You guys have fun." Shi Jue picked up a few more things, smiled in satisfaction, and vanished. No one noticed that he had ever been there.

"Ahhh! Intruders! Bandits! Go die!" The Divine Monkey King suddenly noticed that the trunks used to brew Monkey Wine had disappeared. Instantly enraged, he swung his golden battle spear and forced back geniuses such as Shi Yi and Chi Dragon.

At the same time, the Divine Monkey King's monkeys pounced toward the many pure-blooded creatures in a vast swarm.

"Good heavens, Shi Jue, what did you take? Why has that monkey gone mad?" Shi Hao and the others sat on the Void Beast Skin, staring in amazement at the chaotic battle below.

"A Silver Peach Tree and two trees filled with Monkey Wine," Shi Jue stated his gains.

Yun Xi and the others immediately understood. No wonder. Those were both the Divine Monkey King's most beloved possessions.

"Damn, this is what a real big brother is like—so fierce!" Big Red Bird said spinelessly. Among this group, not one of them could beat him.

"What's this, tonight's dinner? Should we kill it first so it'll be fresher?" Shi Jue pointed at the bird. It was a little weak, and he could not recall which minor character it was.

"We're taking it back to guard the village. Tonight, we're eating Golden Winged Great Peng and White Tiger meat," Shi Hao explained.

"Huh? You eat those?" Yun Xi had not left. She had no idea where the protectors of the Dao were now, so following these people was safer. When she heard what dinner was, it felt as though lightning had struck her mind.

"Yun Xi, you'll get used to it. I didn't understand at first either, but once you've eaten it, you'll find it incredibly delicious." Huo Ling'er wore the air of someone speaking from experience.

Shi Hao took out a large pot and began preparing dinner. Only when the bloody chunks of meat were brought out did Yun Xi finally accept reality a little.

Basking in the moonlight, they watched chunks of Golden Winged Great Peng and White Tiger meat bubble in the pot. Golden light flowed over them, and the rich fragrance rushed straight to their heads. Even the broth shimmered with rosy light. There were not only chunks of meat but also some Spiritual Medicine. Without even tasting it, one could tell that this was absolutely a Taotie feast.

This was not dinner at all, but a pot of delicious Treasure Medicine. Every drop of broth contained dense, concentrated essence.

Even Yun Xi, who came from the Primordial Divine Mountain and never lacked resources, had never eaten so extravagantly. She could not help but salivate.

"Damn, it smells incredible! So you've got so much delicious food here, Brother Shi Jue. Remember to call me next time!" Ye Fan wiped away his saliva, his eyes never leaving the several pots.

He felt that even the origin of his Saint Body had been stirred by the fragrance. Why drink Hundred-Grass Juice when there was such delicious food? The speed at which he opened his Sea of Bitterness could increase greatly as well.

"Shi Jue, didn't you get Monkey Wine? Take it out already!" Shi Hao's eyes shone brightly. He felt that after this meal, he could open Ten Heavenly Passages.

"Alright!"

Shi Jue was not stingy. He directly took out a tree trunk and gently poked a small hole into it. Brilliant rosy light immediately burst from the opening, followed by a fragrant aroma of fine wine. Golden radiance suffused the entire Void Beast Skin.

"Peerless Treasure Medicine. There are probably even fruits from Half-Saint Medicine inside. It's no worse than this pot of stewed meat." As the Princess of Fire Nation, Huo Ling'er was well-informed and knew the value of this Monkey Wine.

Before anyone had even taken a sip, merely smelling the wine had already made them feel slightly intoxicated. That showed just how potent its medicinal essence was.

Yun Xi realized that compared with Shi Hao and the others, she was like a country bumpkin.

"Tell me if it's not enough. As long as everyone eats and drinks well today, that's all that matters." Shi Jue poured everyone a cup, then took out three wine jugs. After filling them, he tossed them into the air.

The moment they flew out, they disappeared.

He knew that Liu Shen and the other two must be watching this place. He could not forget them, so he sent them each a jug of fine wine.