The Matter of My Teammate Being a Girl Disguised as a Boy

Soul Fighting Arena.

The Imperial Fighting Team had just stepped out of the Great Soul Arena.

Then they saw Liu Erlong leaning against the stone pillar at the door, her arms crossed and a contented smile on her lips.

Ning Rongrong stepped forward with a smile, "Teacher Er Long, A-Qing said he's treating everyone to a nice meal tonight to celebrate our victory!"

"That won't do."

Liu Erlong's eyes widened, and he waved his hand.

"You're students, you won the Soul Fighting, how can I expect you to pay for the meal?"

"This meal has to be on me! Heaven Dou Pavilion, the best restaurant in Suotuo City. Order whatever you want, eat whatever you want, drink whatever you want, teacher's on the bill!"

She patted her chest, looking quite proud.

"Teacher Er Long Erlong!"

Xiao Wu jumped really high.

Yu Feng was so excited that he jumped up.

"Heaven Dou Pavilion! I've been craving their food for ages!"

"I heard that their roasted Millennium Spirit Beast costs ten Gold Soul Coin per serving. I've been saving up for half a year but haven't been able to bring myself to eat it!"

"Then I'll let you eat your fill tonight."

Liu Erlong waved with a smile, "Let's go!"

The group headed straight for the most prestigious Heaven Dou Pavilion in Suotuo City.

The group entered the largest private room in the restaurant.

Liu Erlong took the menu, didn't even flip through it, and handed it directly to the waiter.

"Bring out all the most expensive dishes from your menu."

"Five plates of roasted meat from Millennium Spirit Beast, two large pots of stewed soup from hundred-year-old spiritual plants, and all the other signature dishes."

"Okay!"

The waiter bowed and scraped.

"Wait, the wine too."

Liu Erlong counted on his fingers.

"Bring two jars of the strongest wine, and the finest Hundred Flower Fruit Wine for the ladies."

The waiter responded and slipped away to the kitchen as if his feet were greased.

In no time, dishes were served one after another, filling the entire table.

The sizzling, oily meat of Millennium Spirit Beast, the milky-white broth of a hundred-year-old spirit plant stew, the golden-yellow, Crispy Soul Pigeon, and all sorts of delicacies from all over the world whose names I don't know.

The aromas mingled together, wafting straight into one's nose.

Two jars of strong liquor and one jar of Hundred Flower Fruit Wine were placed in the center of the table. As soon as the lids were opened, the aroma of the liquor filled the air.

Liu Erlong was the first to pick up the wine jar, pour himself a full bowl, and hold it high.

"Teacher, I'm in a good mood today, so without further ado—cheers!"

Her voice was so loud that it made the bowls and chopsticks on the table tremble slightly.

"Gulp!"

The bowl was turned upside down, not a drop was left.

Everyone raised their glasses and drank them down in one gulp.

Xiao Wu took a small sip of the fruit wine, her eyes squinting from the sweetness.

Ning Rongrong held her cup and sipped her drink, her demeanor elegant.

Yu Feng imitated Liu Erlong, tilting his head back and gulping down the liquor, choking and coughing.

This prompted Dugu Yan to laugh out loud, "Slow down, no one's going to take it from you."

The banquet proceeded in a lively and bustling manner.

Liu Erlong was genuinely happy.

She tilted her head back and downed another bowl of strong liquor, slamming the bowl heavily on the table. "One more!"

She not only drank it herself, but also dragged everyone else to drink it.

The first person approached Lin Qingmo: "A-Qing, you're the biggest hero today. You have to drink this cup with your teacher. You won't leave until you drink three bowls!"

Lin Qingmo smiled, picked up the bowl, and finished it with her. "Teacher Er Long, please take it easy."

"Don't worry about me, teacher, I've trained my alcohol tolerance!"

Liu Erlong turned his head and stared at Dugu Yan again. Dugu Yan smiled bitterly, it seemed that she couldn't escape today either.

Liu Erlong poured bowl after bowl down her throat.

She finished off almost both jars of strong liquor all by herself in no time.

A deep blush rose to her cheeks, her voice grew louder, and her eyes began to glaze over.

But she was in high spirits and reached for the wine jar again. "There's still some left, don't waste it."

Lin Qingmo reached out and stopped her from picking up the wine bowl. "Teacher Er Long, that's enough. Take a look at them."

Liu Erlong scanned the direction he pointed.

Xiao Wu hugged the fruit wine jar, nodding her head repeatedly, and finally simply lay down on the table, mumbling incoherently, "I want to drink... sweet..."

He finished speaking and let out a small hiccup.

Ye Lingling leaned back in her chair, her cheeks flushed and her gaze unfocused.

The cup in my hand was tilted halfway; any later and it would have spilled all over me.

Lin Qingmo quickly helped her straighten up, but she was completely unaware.

Ning Rongrong and Dugu Yan also collapsed to the ground.

The two men lay face down on the table, their cheeks flushed, muttering incoherent words, whether in their sleep or drunken ramblings, it was hard to tell.

Zhu Zhuqing was still propping her forehead up against the back of the chair.

His eyelids were already closed, barely a slit, and his breathing was so even that he seemed about to drift off to sleep at any moment.

Yu Feng was still trying to hold on, his face flushed a deep purplish-red, his neck even turning red, and his hand holding the cup kept trembling. "Captain... I... I'll drink it for you..."

"Alright, stop drinking." Lin Qingmo laughed at his words.

Liu Erlong stared blankly at the scene.

She scratched her head, chuckled, and a rare hint of embarrassment appeared on her face.

"Oh dear, it's my fault, I got carried away with the drinking and forgot that these girls can't hold their liquor."

"I'm used to strong liquor; I forgot that fruit wine could also get me drunk."

"You really don't treat them like little girls," Lin Qingmo said with a helpless smile.

"What's wrong with the little girl? In the Soul Master World, drinking doesn't discriminate between men and women, but it does depend on one's capacity for alcohol."

Liu Erlong waved his hand, deftly pulled out his money pouch and tossed it to the waiter to settle the bill, then waved to Lin Qingmo.

"I'll take Xiao Wu and the other girls back to the Academy dorms. You're in charge of Yu Feng."

"Don't let this kid fall asleep on the street halfway there."

Don't worry about that.

Liu Erlong called over several female waitresses from the restaurant to help Xiao Wu, Ye Lingling, and the others, who were staggering drunkenly, to their feet.

When Ye Lingling was helped up, her steps were unsteady, and she almost fell forward.

Liu Erlong pulled her back with one arm and clicked his tongue, "This girl looks thin, but she's quite heavy when she's drunk."

She supported one person on each side as she walked out, muttering, "Come on, let's go back to the dorm. The teacher will keep watch over you tonight, so you won't throw up in the middle of the night and no one will care."

Only Lin Qingmo and Yu Feng, who was slumped over the table, remained in the private room.

Yu Feng was so drunk he could barely stand, half his face pressed against the table, drool practically dripping from his mouth. He kept muttering, "Captain... just one more drink... I really... can still drink... hiccup..."

Lin Qingmo shook his head, walked over, grabbed his arm, and pulled him up from the chair.

Yu Feng collapsed into a puddle of mud, only managing to stay upright thanks to Lin Qingmo's shoulder.

"Let's go back to the dorm."

"Captain, you... you can't cheat... this is the last drink..."

Yu Feng staggered forward, being dragged along, still making heroic pronouncements.

"Next time, I'll... I'll help you fend off three jars of drinks!"

"Let's talk about it after you can stand up and walk the rest of the way."

Lin Qingmo shook his head and chuckled.

As they helped him out of the Heaven Dou Pavilion, the night wind rushed towards them. Yu Feng shivered, muttered "So cold," and snuggled closer to Lin Qingmo's shoulder.

"Um?"

It was this arch that made Lin Qingmo something was wrong.

He subconsciously turned his head to look at Yu Feng's chest, which was pressed tightly against his arm.

That doesn't feel like a boy's stiffness at all.

This startled Lin Qingmo.

He thought to himself, "Is this guy really a woman disguised as a man?"