"Greetings, City Lord!" Li Zongbao and the others stirred, all still shaken as they glanced at the wine cups in their hands, set them on the tables, and bowed to Qing Liuzi.
"Rise!" Qing Liuzi said with a smile, raising a hand to stop the four from saluting. "This old man had not intended to come over, but while handling city affairs just now, I felt somewhat unsettled and came to take a look. Who would have thought... the four young friends truly possess deep blessings and fortune at their peak. Had this old man not come, this Shi Changchun would not truly have taken your lives, but it would certainly have made you suffer beyond measure!"
"Martial Nephew Li, Martial Nephew Cai, Nephew Disciples Xiao!" Chen Yuming said bitterly. "It was all this old man's fault. I was greedy for drink myself, yet wanted to drag you four nephews down with me. Fortunately, the City Lord arrived in time, preventing a great disaster. I ask that you nephews... forgive me."
"It is nothing~" What else could Li Zongbao say? A Golden Core cultivator had apologized, and a Nascent Soul cultivator stood before him. He could only wave his hand and say, "Tasting this fine wine was originally Senior Chen's kind intention to elevate us. The City Lord has said it as well: those who do not know cannot be blamed. We juniors would not dare place fault upon Senior."
Xiao Hua and the others naturally answered in the same manner.
Seeing this, Qing Liuzi said lightly, "Yuming, withdraw first. Reflect carefully upon your mistake. This old man will personally receive these four young friends!"
"Yes~" Chen Yuming looked deeply ashamed. After cupping his hands toward the four, he hurried out of the hall. Yet before his ashamed expression had