Yi Di's expression flickered between light and shadow after he heard Liu Ling's story.
His own so-called legend of "Du Kang inventing wine" was merely something he had heard from his clansmen while in the Yellow Emperor's camp. As for which of their stories was true and which was false, that was difficult to tell.
But the clansmen beside him began whispering among themselves after hearing Liu Ling's story, because they had all experienced the "three states" Liu Ling described.
"I'm more inclined to believe this young man's story..." one clansman said slowly.
"Yes, yes! Without an immortal's guidance, how could Du Kang have brewed such a heavenly drink?"
Everyone began chiming in, talking over one another.
But Du Yu felt this was taking a bad turn. The greater the commotion, the harder it would be to bring things to a close. After all, both stories sounded equally plausible. He hurriedly pulled Liu Ling up and told the crowd, "You all know how men like to brag... like to spout nonsense once they're drunk. Don't stoop to arguing with these two drunkards! Go on, disperse!"
Du Yu turned around with Liu Ling in tow, only to see Xie Yujiao and Shiranui Asuka running toward them.
"Huh?" Du Yu paused. "What are you two doing here?"
"Du Yu, we came to see if you needed any help," Xie Yujiao said, looking serious.
A-Xiang nodded beside her and asked quietly, "Senior Liu Ling hasn't caused any trouble, has he?"
"It's fine. You're just in time. Help me get Old Liu back."
Du Yu and Xie Yujiao each took one of Liu Ling's arms. Just as they were about to leave, they heard Yi Di suck in a sharp breath behind them, then drop to his knees with a thud.
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