Xun'er Is Drunk. Help Her to Bed

After Xiao Yan left, Xiao Zhan immediately sent someone to the Mittel Auction House to buy a few bottles of Cloudmist Fine Wine.

Cloudmist Fine Wine was a premium wine, reportedly produced in the Imperial Capital. Only nobles could buy it, and it was extremely expensive.

Moreover, Cloudmist Fine Wine had a special quality: once someone drank it, they could not expel it with Dou Qi. Even a Dou Shi would get drunk from drinking it.

Of course, for Xiao Zhan, who was within his family domain...

Cloudmist Fine Wine naturally had no effect on him.

"Yan'er, everything tonight depends on you."

A smile crept onto Xiao Zhan's lips as he thought about what he had planned for that night.

If it succeeded, his cultivation would undergo a heaven-and-earth-shaking transformation.

"What? Miss, you're not planning to leave?"

In Xiao Xun'er's room, Ling Ying sounded incredulous when he heard her decision.

The Xiao Clan had a supreme expert secretly watching over it. If they stayed, they would have no chance of getting what they wanted.

He could not understand why Xiao Xun'er still wanted to remain there.

"Yes, Master Ling. Uncle Xiao has no intention of driving me away. As long as we behave ourselves from now on, that senior of the Xiao Clan won't act against us."

Remembering what Xiao Zhan had told her that day, Xiao Xun'er felt joy welling up in her heart.

Now that Uncle Xiao approves of me, does that mean... Brother Xiao Yan and I...

"Miss, since the Xiao Clan has such a powerful expert, there's no point in us staying here. Why don't we simply return to our clan?"

Ling Ying looked at Xiao Xun'er in bewilderment. What had happened the previous night had left a shadow over his heart, and he truly did not dare stay in the Xiao Clan any longer.

"I..."

At his words, a blush spread across Xiao Xun'er's face. She stumbled over her words, wanting to speak but holding back.

"Why don't you return to the clan first, Master Ling...?"

Ling Ying looked utterly dumbfounded. "?"

He had been dispatched specifically to protect Xiao Xun'er.

What would it mean if he returned alone while Xiao Xun'er stayed behind?

"Miss, you're not staying in the Xiao Clan because of Xiao Yan, are you?"

Seeing the bashfulness on Xiao Xun'er's face, Ling Ying inwardly feared the worst. It seemed his young miss really had fallen for that good-for-nothing from the Xiao Clan.

"Master Ling, what nonsense are you talking about...?"

At Ling Ying's words, Xiao Xun'er protested coyly, the shyness on her face obvious to anyone with eyes.

"Anyway, I'm not leaving for now. Uncle Xiao even invited me to dinner at his place tonight..."

After all these years, this is the first time Uncle Xiao has shown his approval of me. I must make a good impression tonight.

Looking at the blissful, delighted Xiao Xun'er, Ling Ying's lips twitched slightly.

It's over. She's fallen completely...

Night soon fell.

"Brother Xiao Yan, we should head over. Let's not keep Uncle Xiao waiting."

Xiao Xun'er came to Xiao Yan's room of her own accord, her clear, lilting voice ringing out from outside. Xiao Yan quickly stopped cultivating and opened the door.

Xun'er had deliberately changed into a tasteful pale-green outfit. The soft color lent the girl an even purer air, while a pair of close-fitting trousers hugged her slender, long legs, revealing every graceful curve.

With her long legs, pert bottom, and slightly developed bust, Xun'er undoubtedly resembled a girl in the bloom of youth back on Earth, brimming with vitality and the alluring freshness of youth. Of course, Xiao Yan had to admit that he had never seen her uniquely understated elegance in any other girl.

Perhaps Father was right. If I don't pursue the girl I like, I might miss my chance...

Xiao Yan murmured inwardly as he gazed at the vibrant Xiao Xun'er.

"Brother Xiao Yan, what are you looking at? Come on, let's go..."

Feeling Xiao Yan's gaze on her, Xiao Xun'er spoke a little bashfully.

"Xun'er, you look beautiful today!"

As though he had figured something out, Xiao Yan looked at Xiao Xun'er and praised her without holding anything back.

"Well, this is the first time Uncle Xiao has invited me to dinner in three years. I'm quite overwhelmed by the honor, you know. Of course I have to dress up a little."

Xiao Yan's unabashed compliment made Xun'er's eyes curve into faint crescents as she answered with a playful giggle.

Shaking his head helplessly, Xiao Yan, who was in excellent spirits, replied with a few smiling words. The two chatted and laughed as they headed toward Xiao Zhan's residence.

"You two are finally here. Come, sit down."

Seeing Xiao Xun'er and Xiao Yan enter together, Xiao Zhan could not help smiling.

He had to admit that Yan'er and Xiao Xun'er made a very well-matched pair.

Everything he was doing today was for their own good. He certainly had no intention of setting his son up.

"Uncle Xiao, I'm sorry we're late."

Xiao Xun'er was very polite, only seating herself slowly after offering her apology.

"It's fine, it's fine. Just drink three cups each as a penalty."

Xiao Zhan waved a hand and pointed at the wine jug on the table, looking thoroughly magnanimous.

"?"

Xiao Xun'er paused at his words, a flicker of astonishment crossing her bright eyes.

Beside her, Xiao Yan also stared blankly at his father.

Three cups as a penalty?

Father, are you serious?

You call that fine?

"Of course, of course..."

Recovering, Xiao Xun'er smiled, then poured herself a cup of wine and slowly drank it.

Then came the second cup, and the third...

"Brother Xiao Yan, your turn."

After three cups of wine, a flush spread across Xiao Xun'er's pretty face. It seemed she could not hold her liquor particularly well.

Seeing this, the corners of Xiao Zhan's lips rose slightly.

The less she can drink, the better!

Since Xiao Xun'er had already drunk three cups in a row, Xiao Yan was naturally too embarrassed to refuse. He quickly followed suit and drank three cups himself.

"Come on, don't just drink. Have some food, have some food..."

Xiao Zhan called out enthusiastically.

"Thank you, Uncle Xiao..."

Xiao Xun'er nodded and demurely picked up a morsel with her chopsticks.

"Come, don't just eat. Xun'er, have a drink with your uncle."

Xiao Xun'er paused, then a sweet smile appeared on her face. "All right. Let me offer you a toast, Uncle Xiao."

"Yan'er, Xun'er is a girl. Why aren't you having a drink with her?"

Xiao Zhan gave Xiao Yan a meaningful look and nudged him with his foot.

Speechless, Xiao Yan helplessly raised his cup. "Xun'er, let's have a drink too."

"All right..."

Xiao Xun'er smiled sweetly, her delicate cheeks growing ever rosier.

"Uncle Xiao, let me have another drink with you..."

"Brother Xiao Yan, let's have a drink..."

As cup after cup went down, Xiao Xun'er became thoroughly drunk. Her head swam, and a sweet smile lingered on her lovely face.

Seeing this, Xiao Zhan activated his family domain and sensed a furtive figure lurking in the darkness nearby. He could not help smiling.

"Yan'er, Xun'er is drunk. Help her into the guest room next door and put her to bed."