Gu Changqing!
Gu Changqing again!
At this moment, their earlier sense of unease had come true.
Their plans had indeed been thrown into chaos by that brat Gu Changqing once more.
The fury in Jieyin and Zhunti's hearts was easy to imagine.
The two Sages' eyes nearly split with rage. They wished they could kill Gu Changqing on the spot.
"Gu Changqing, just what are you playing at?"
"Hmph, what was that power?"
Jieyin questioned Gu Changqing through gritted teeth.
Without question, Gu Changqing was even more terrifying now than he had been back then.
They could clearly sense that, after drinking the wine, the Dao power surrounding Minghe-vast as an abyss, fierce and domineering-was no less formidable than a Sage's might.
That was precisely why Zhunti's strike had failed to break through Ancestor Minghe's defenses.
Thus, beneath their shock and fury, Jieyin and Zhunti were also deeply curious.
Meanwhile, over on Gu Changqing's side.
Hearing Jieyin's words, he leisurely gulped down another generous mouthful of fine wine.
Only then did he look toward Jieyin and Zhunti.
"Heh, why are you asking me, martial uncles?"
"Everyone saw it. From beginning to end, all I did was stand here drinking."
"I never interfered in your affairs."
Instead, Gu Changqing wore an utterly innocent expression.
His words even made Jieyin and Zhunti's breathing hitch.
The two felt a knot of frustration lodge in their chests, nearly making them cough up blood.
Hearing him, the onlookers could not help stifling their laughter.
"Haha, what a troublemaker this Wine Sword Immortal is!"
"Never interfered? This brat's methods have already gone beyond our understanding."
"Exactly. There must be some other mystery hidden in that wine. Otherwise, why would Ancestor Minghe, a mighty expert from ancient times, need to thank Gu Changqing like that?"
"Tsk... just