Huang Xiao drank several bowls of wine in succession and became so drunk that he lost consciousness. It was hardly surprising that he got drunk. Though he now possessed internal energy, it was not yet profound. Moreover, he had never touched wine before and therefore had little capacity for drinking. Dugu Sheng and Hong Yi also drank with abandon, disliking cups and finding that only bowls made drinking satisfying. On top of that, learning that the Huaqing Sect had been wiped out had filled him with mingled sorrow and joy. His emotions were inevitably stirred, and so he got drunk in no time.
Hong Yi and Dugu Sheng, on the other hand, showed not the slightest change in complexion. Both were fond of wine to begin with and naturally had tremendous capacities for it. Coupled with their profound internal strength, they probably would not get drunk even if they drank until dawn.
Hong Yi found some Beggar Gang disciples and had them take Huang Xiao back to his room, leaving only Hong Yi and Dugu Sheng in the room.
"Young Brother Dugu, surely you didn't come to Jin City merely to answer the Commandery Princess's invitation to the Six Gates?" Once Hong Yi saw that only the two of them remained, he set down his wine bowl and asked.
"Nothing gets past you, Brother Hong," Dugu Sheng sighed. "To tell you the truth, I spent nearly half a month in Huaqing City this time. Do you know why?"
Hong Yi thought for a moment, then asked, "The Huaqing Sect is all Huaqing City has to speak of. Presumably you went there because of them? Besides, you just said that the Huaqing Sect was wiped out overnight. Could it be...?"
"Brother Hong, don't let your imagination run wild. Am I, Dugu