Clinking Cups Through Three Rounds, Call Me Brother!

Chen Wang remained at Green Bamboo Peak to cultivate.

He has enough spirit medicine, so there's no need for him to go out and travel anymore.

He decided to save the time he would spend honing his Law Technique and instead dedicate his days to refining the medicinal resources he had on hand.

As a result, progress was rapid, and Law Power steadily increased, becoming more profound.

Now his mental strength is even stronger, which allows him to better control the power within his body.

On this day, just as Chen Wang was meditating and cultivating in the Green Bamboo Peak, a person came to visit.

Chen Wang is now the only living person on Green Bamboo Peak. With the whereabouts of the Green Cloud Peak Lord unknown, he has taken on the task of receiving him.

The visitor was a young female cultivator with a cold and aloof expression, and a long sword hung at her waist. "Is Wang Shi not here?"

This young female doctor is Su Jie.

"No, I don't know where she went." Chen Wang shook his head.

"Wang Shi has always been like this, always so casual." Su Jie nodded.

Chen Wang asked, "Has Green Bamboo Peak always only had me as its disciple?"

Su Jie was taken aback. "No, I had a few fellow disciples before. Why, didn't Wang Shi tell you about them?"

"Wang Shi only told me that I am now the Green Bamboo Peak Senior Disciple," Chen Wang said.

Su Jie was taken aback, then smiled and said, "That's not wrong. Several of my former fellow disciples have switched to other peaks."

"Why?" Chen Wang asked, puzzled.

Is Old Wang really that casual? "Well... Wang Shi is a decent person, but he's not very good at teaching his disciples," Sister Su said after thinking for a moment.

"Not very good at it... or not very good at teaching?" Chen Wang asked.

Su Jie's eyes, as clear as Autumn Water, held a smile, "I don't teach much."

Well, this is definitely misleading people... Chen Wang's lips twitched. "All you do every day is farm?"

Su Jie shook her head. "It's not just farming; there are times when we're not busy, like now?"

Chen Wang: "..."

It turns out I didn't find a private coaching session, but rather a class.

He silently complained to himself, glanced at Su Jie, and said, "I thought you were cold and aloof and couldn't joke around."

Su Jie said, "I'm not joking, I'm telling the truth."

Chen Wang was furious.

Su Jie said, "I think you're quite well-matched with a master like this."

"Why do you say that?" Chen Wang was taken aback.

Su Jie smiled and looked at him without saying a word.

Chen Wang realized that she meant she liked to keep to herself, and that having a free-spirited master made it even more suitable for her to hide.

Chen Wang sighed, "I originally thought that you secretly told Wang Shi about my affairs, which is why he went to snatch me away."

"Unexpectedly, the Wang Shi was looking for someone to farm the land."

Su Jie said, "I said I didn't say it, so why would I lie?"

Her gaze was open and honest, extremely clear.

Chen Wang tentatively asked, "How's the situation in the Market lately?"

Mentioning this, Su Jie's expression turned serious. "It's not good... The Profound Yin Sect is making moves, and the intentions of the other forces are unclear."

Chen Wang said, "Their movements are unclear? Haven't they been opposing the Red Cloud Sect all along?"

Su Jie said, "It's all about the benefits. When the Purple Forest Secret Realm opens, they can share the spoils. Even if the Profound Yin Sect is behind it, they will still have to pay a price."

Chen Wang pursed his lips.

Su Jie said, "Be careful when you go down the mountain recently. The Profound Yin Sect's Law Technique is mostly mysterious. You killed their people, so be extra careful."

Chen Wang nodded.

He had a good impression of this young female cultivator; she seemed to be a decent person so far.

Chen Wang said, "I'd like to ask about Foundation Establishment."

Su Jie said, "Why don't you ask Wang Shi?"

Chen Wang said, "It just so happens that I ran into you, so I'm just asking."

Su Jie smiled and asked, "What do you want to ask?"

Chen Wang asked, "Is it true that you will drop your Foundation Establishment?"

Su Jie nodded. "That's right. If you're unlucky, it's possible to fall to the sixth or seventh level of Qi Refining."

Chen Wang raised an eyebrow. "That's outrageous!"

Su Jie said, "Those who can't get through will die directly, their meridians will be shattered, and they will become paralyzed and useless."

Chen Wang frowned even more deeply and asked again, "Even with Foundation Establishment Pill, it won't work?"

Su Jie explained, "The Foundation Establishment Pill can only reduce this risk. Without this pill, the risk would become extremely high, making it difficult to break through the barrier."

Chen Wang nodded.

Su Jie is a core disciple heavily cultivated by the Red Cloud Sect, and she possesses outstanding talent.

She knows many things that ordinary cultivators cannot know, and some ancient texts Cultivation Method do not even record them.

Chen Wang then asked, "Are there any benefits to taking too many Foundation Establishment Pill?"

Su Jie blinked. "You mean take more Foundation Establishment Pill when breaking through to the next level?"

Chen Wang nodded.

Su Jie laughed and said, "You really have a good idea. Foundation Establishment Pill are extremely precious. The reason why the Purple Forest Secret Realm was opened this time is to find materials to refine Foundation Establishment Pill. It even made several families put aside their conflicts of interest for the time being."

"However, one thing is certain: taking two Foundation Establishment Pill will not increase the success rate of Foundation Establishment."

Chen Wang nodded. "I see. I was thinking of eating a few more."

Su Jie laughed and said, "Yes, I'll eat it as a meal."

Clearly, she thought Chen Wang was joking.

Foundation Establishment Pill are extremely rare; even some cultivation Lineage cannot afford them, let alone ordinary rogue cultivators.

After chatting for a while, Chen Wang also learned more about his master, Wang Yue, Wang Lao'er.

Goodness, he completely lets his apprentices grow up in a free-range manner. Calling him a capitalist isn't quite right, because he only lets people farm, but he also farms himself and gives them some Spirit Stone. He's not stingy at all.

However, it has little effect on guiding cultivation.

Some talented young people naturally couldn't resist and went to other mountains.

Su Jie left without asking Wang Yue when he would return or having Chen Wang notify him.

Chen Wang wondered whether the young female cultivator had come to see Old Wang or specifically to see him.

Chen Wang continued to cultivate peacefully.

He has always cultivated on his own, and has reached this point in the Qi Refining stage without a master's guidance.

He was somewhat taken aback by this relaxed teaching method, but upon reflection, it wasn't bad at all.

However, the next day, he met the long-lost True Person Green Bamboo Peak, Wang Yue.

"My Wang Shi, it's been a long time."

Chen Wang never expected that after becoming a disciple of Green Bamboo Peak, he would say these words to his master.

Wang Yue wasn't rolling up his trousers at this moment, but his clothes were still extremely simple. He grinned and said, "It hasn't been that long. There's no time in cultivation. It's common to be in seclusion for three or five years."

Chen Wang silently gave a thumbs up.

To his surprise, Old Wang didn't greet him warmly upon seeing him, but instead went about his own business.

He took a few steps forward before stopping. "By the way, have you eaten?"

Chen Wang was taken aback, then shook his head.

Old Wang said, "I haven't eaten either, let's have a drink together at noon."

Chen Wang: "..."

The two hadn't seen each other for over half a month, and to their surprise, they didn't exchange pleasantries upon meeting; instead, they started drinking right away.

What was somewhat surprising was that Old Wang was quite skilled at cooking and prepared a large table of dishes.

In the Cultivation World, Chen Wang's diet was always quite simple. Although the ingredients he ate were very healthy, consisting of nourishing Demon Beast Meat, the taste was rather monotonous.

But Old Wang's cooking is quite different: sweet and sour fish, eight-treasure chicken, braised beef tongue, and crystal pork knuckle.

Chen Wang thought that when he said he would cook for himself, this unorthodox chef would make a table full of terrible dishes, but he didn't expect his skills to be so good!

"Wang Shi, your cooking skills are amazing!" Chen Wang exclaimed, picking up a piece of food with his chopsticks.

I never expected that this middle-aged man dressed like a farmer could cook such a good meal.

Wang Yue smiled and said, "It's nothing. We were just short on time, so there were some dishes we couldn't make for you."

Wang Yue was an extremely forthright and unpretentious man, and the two quickly became acquainted while drinking.

Chen Wang has a silver tongue and a good capacity for alcohol; his social skills are off the charts.

After a few rounds of drinks, the two started hugging each other and drinking.

Wang Yue's wine is no ordinary wine; it has a mellow and fragrant taste, but a strong alcohol content.

At this moment, the two of them were already feeling like they were floating on air.

Wang Yue put his arm around Chen Wang's neck and said with a smile, "I didn't know you could drink so much, and you're such a wonderful person too!"

In Wang Yue's view, most people who cultivate immortality are boring.

Many disciples were initially very reserved and eager to please themselves.

Later, they tried various ways to leave Green Bamboo Peak.

This Chen Wang is different. He speaks well, can drink a lot, and downs his drinks without hesitation.

After a meal of drinks, Wang Yue began to look at his newly accepted apprentice in a different light.

The two continued to clink glasses, each drinking a cup of Spirit Wine in one gulp.

"I've only just begun!"

Chen Wang smiled and said, "This little bit of wine is just for rinsing your mouth!"

Wang Yue was taken aback, then laughed and scolded, "You're really good at bragging!"

Chen Wang also noticed that Old Wang didn't seem to like being fawned over.

He has a charlatan aura and speaks less respectfully, but he actually likes her a little bit.

The two were drinking happily when Wang Yue patted him on the shoulder and said, "From now on, don't call me Wang Shi, call me Brother. From now on, I'm your brother!"

Chen Wang's alcohol tolerance was indeed quite good; he was currently in a state of slight intoxication.

People have opened up, but they haven't lost their rationality; they're just more likely to open up to each other.

Chen Wang laughed and said, "That won't do. How can the seniority between master and disciple be messed up?"

Wang Yue scoffed, waving his hand dismissively. "What master-disciple hierarchy? From now on, you'll call me 'brother.' If I hear you call me 'Wang Shi,' I'll break your legs!"

Chen Wang: "..."

He never expected that a drinking session would lead to him gaining a powerful older brother! The two drank more and more, and eventually Chen Wang also became drunk, each of them lying under a tree clutching a wine jar.

Nothing was said that night.

The next day, Chen Wang woke up feeling dizzy.

This wine is sweet and smooth on the palate, but its aftereffects are incredibly strong! He was lying under a tree, hugging the wine jar, when he woke up. Although his head was aching, he was in a good mood.

He got up, stretched, put down the wine jar, looked around, but didn't see Old Wang.

Before long, a figure was seen walking over from a distance. Before the figure even got close, the figure shouted at the top of his lungs, "Just woke up? You can't hold your liquor, can you!"

Dressed simply, he was none other than Wang Yue, the True Person of Green Bamboo Peak.

"Your Wang Shi," Chen Wang greeted.

Wang Yue's expression immediately changed, and he glared at Chen Wang, saying, "Still Wang Shi? What did I say yesterday?!"

Chen Wang rubbed his temples and hesitated before asking, "Brother Wang?"

Wang Yue laughed loudly, "That's right!"

"I have several apprentices, and look at them, not one of them has ever stayed. So the title of master and apprentice is completely useless."

"From now on, you'll call me 'brother.' If anyone bullies you, just tell me!"

Wang Yue said.

Chen Wang's lips twitched. He thought it was just drunken ramblings, but he didn't expect Old Wang to take it seriously.

Looking at his expression, Wang Yue said with displeasure, "What? Do you think I'm talking nonsense because I'm drunk?"

"I think highly of you and have recognized you as my little brother, so how could you not think highly of me?"

He had the mannerisms of a commoner, completely lacking the otherworldly air of a cultivator.

Chen Wang smiled, cupped his hands, and said, "Brother Wang, I'm convinced. From now on, you're my brother, no questions asked!"

Wang Yue laughed loudly, stepped forward and put his arm around Chen Wang's shoulder, saying with a smile, "That's right, come on, let's go farm the land!"

Chen Wang smiled wryly upon hearing this, "Brother Wang, you're not saying this just to reassure me about farming, are you?"

Wang Yue said in a serious tone, "How could that be? There are methods for all paths in the world. Painting is a path, writing is a path, and farming is a path."

"I'm just letting you experience the process of cultivation, with good intentions. Why would you have so many ulterior motives?"

Chen Wang was impressed.

However, he seriously suspected that Old Wang was just bragging.

There's not much work to do in the fields these days, but Wang Yue really enjoys wandering around them.

The air was fresh and carried a sweet scent.

"The Cultivation World is full of deceit and treachery; farming is much better than dealing with people," Wang Yue said.

Chen Wang remained silent, looking at the woods and fields, and felt somewhat relieved.

"Resources are scarce, and everyone has to risk their lives to survive. Without scheming and betrayal, you simply can't survive," Chen Wang sighed.

Wang Yue was taken aback, then chuckled and patted Chen Wang on the back, causing Chen Wang to stumble. "You're not that old, but you look quite weathered."

Chen Wang said, "That's true. It's so hard to climb up from the bottom. I used to be robbed when I bought Spirit Rice after leaving the Market."

The rice hoarding... Wang Yue said, "That was indeed a bit chaotic, and what you said is not wrong."

"But you can stay here and farm without any problems."

Chen Wang glanced at Old Wang Old Wang, who was constantly promoting the benefits of farming.

The two became somewhat acquainted, and Chen Wang found Wang Yue to be a very forthright and generous person.

He began, "Things have been really chaotic lately. If someone invades one day, we won't be able to farm this land."

Wang Yue dismissed it. "Let's fight then, isn't it just a fight?"

Chen Wang said, "What if we can't beat them?"

Wang Yue glared at him. "If you can't beat them, just run away."

Chen Wang was taken aback. "Run? Shouldn't you be fighting to the death for your sect?"

Wang Yue cursed, "Living is the only thing that matters. Wouldn't it be better to run back and seek revenge? Why insist on dying in battle?"

Chen Wang said, "Brother Wang, would you like me to have a few treasures for escaping?"

Wang Yue cursed, "You're useless. You don't need to run around for small things, but you can't run around for big things."

Chen Wang was stunned. "..."

You're a real genius!

Wang Yue took Chen Wang for a walk in the field.

He looked at the crops with great affection, and his expression even carried a hint of kindness.

Chen Wang couldn't figure out what kind of temper Old Wang had, so he stayed by his side.

After walking for a while, Wang Yue casually killed a few flying insects. These flying insects that could eat spirit fields were all Demon Insect.

If we are not careful, we could very well destroy the spirit field, and the harvest for the year will be ruined.

Wang Yue stopped and said, "But you're not wrong. With your skill level, you really can't escape whatever happens to you."

He reached into his pocket and pulled out a two-foot-long short sword, its chilling aura palpable.

"Keep this Green Ox Sword for self-defense. It is a flying sword that I forged from the essence of five metals. Keep it with you in case of any unforeseen events."

Chen Wang took the sword and was immediately stunned.

The spiritual energy within is extremely powerful and surging.

"Law Treasure?"

Chen Wang was greatly surprised.