Jiang Yue had no choice but to offer a few words of modesty, but Old Shi reacted with exaggerated surprise and delight, seeming even happier than Jiang Yue. It was clear that, for all his odd ways and love of trouble, the man was straightforward.
He had taken Jiang Yue for a friend, believing him loyal and treating him like a true brother. It was obvious he was genuinely happy for Jiang Yue, and even a little envious.
His body language and expression showed how excited he was. He insisted that Jiang Yue join him for a couple of drinks, declaring that they had to celebrate properly.
To people like them, climbing into the good graces of a golden clan—especially a powerful house like the Abyss Clan—was like defying fate and leaping from carp to dragon.
In Old Shi's eyes, the Mushroom People brothers had truly risen to prominence.
When Jiang Yue tried to decline, Old Shi looked a little displeased. "Brother Zu Yao, you've made it big. Are you afraid I'll latch onto you and ask for favors? Don't want to spend time with your poor brothers anymore, in case we embarrass you?"
He grumbled, sounding a little unhappy.
After putting it that way, Jiang Yue really couldn't refuse the drinks. He smiled. "Brother Old Shi, you've got me all wrong. I've got something to take care of, but we can drink anytime."
"What is it? If you've come to the Adventurers' Guild on business, just leave it to me. Are you looking to post a job, take one, or make a little extra money?" Old Shi asked, as if he knew the place inside out.
They had only been apart for a little over half a month, but Old Shi had shaken off his former gloom and become