After spreading his divine sense to make sure no one was around, Lin Heng said to the Qiankun Ring on his hand, "Mother, you should come out for some fresh air too!"
A moment later, Liu Ling'er and the others appeared beside Lin Heng!
There is a stream here, and several people are sitting on the ground by the stream!
Liu Ling'er gathered a bunch of dry branches, made a campfire, and caught a few fish in the stream. She then started grilling the fish for everyone to eat!
We've been traveling for a while now, and everyone except Lin Heng has been incredibly bored inside the Qiankun Ring. So, we're all going out to relax!
"Let me tell you, during my time hiding on the Ten Thousand Ravines Continent of Flying Rosy Clouds Star, I honed my barbecue skills. Today, I'll show you!"
As Liu Ling'er was speaking, a figure slowly floated down from mid-air!
"I am Xie Qianchou, the Fourth Elder of the Heavenly Fire Sect. Greetings!"
Xie Qianchou landed by the stream, clasped his hands in a respectful greeting, and smiled warmly!
Just now, he released his divine sense and saw Liu Ling'er and the others suddenly appear out of thin air, and knew that these people possessed a spatial magic treasure that could hold living things!
He wasn't particularly surprised by this, after all, spatial magic treasures weren't that rare!
but--
The fact that these people possess a spatial artifact capable of holding living people proves that they are very wealthy!
Moreover, they all looked very young, probably disciples from some major sect who were out on training!
They're easy prey!
"Greetings, Elder Jie!"
Lin Heng stepped forward, clasped his hands in return, and asked, "I wonder what brings Elder Jie here?"
"I dare not presume to offer guidance!"
Xie Qianchou maintained a smile and humble demeanor throughout. "Just now, my young friend mentioned at our mountain gate that he intended to seek guidance from the experts of my Heavenly Fire Sect. However, the Sixth Elder was overly cautious and stingy, failing to invite him into the sect. I felt this was not proper hospitality, so I came alone to apologize on behalf of the Heavenly Fire Sect!"
Elder Jie, you flatter me!
Lin Heng waved his hand, looking indifferent.
Are you all having a barbecue?
Xie Qianchou, acting like a natural social butterfly, strode over to the campfire, pretended to lean down and sniff the fish on the grill, revealing a satisfied and enjoyable expression. "It tastes amazing! When my cultivation level wasn't high, I also loved barbecue, and I could always eat until I was stuffed!"
Since things had been said to this extent, Lin Heng and the others naturally couldn't send them away!
Liu Ling'er sprinkled some seasoning on a grilled fish, along with a thin twig, and presented it to Xie Qianchou!
"Elder Jie, if you don't mind, please try it first!"
"How could I possibly accept that! You've come from afar as guests; it's only right that I treat you well!"
To Xie Qianchou, I feign reluctance!
"Elder Jie, there's no need to be so polite. It's just a grilled fish, nothing to mention!"
"Liu Ling'er said."
"Then I shall respectfully accept your offer!"
Xie Qianchou took the branch with the grilled fish on it and took out a jar of wine from his storage magic item. "You treated me to grilled fish, so I'll treat you to wine!"
"This wine is brewed by myself; it shares the same name as me, meaning 'to drown one's sorrows in a drunken stupor!'"
"Come, everyone, please have a taste!"
Xie Qianchou spoke, he took out several more exquisite jade cups!
He filled all the glasses with wine and personally served each person a glass!
Lin Heng and the others expressed their gratitude in turn!
No one rushed to drink; Liu Ling'er, Yue Linglong, and the others were all secretly watching Lin Heng's expression!
They weren't sure if the wine was safe to drink!
I salute you all!
To Xie Qianchou, first drink a cup of wine, and savor it with relish!
Lin Heng then drank a full cup!
Not only does he have a special physique, but he also cultivates the " Heavenly Art of Creation," which allows him to absorb and digest various powerful energies. Even if there's something wrong with the wine, it won't pose any threat to him!
"Young friend Lin, how does my wine taste?"
Xie Qianchou asked, seemingly with anticipation.
"Very nice!"
Lin Heng commented, "It's very strong and spicy, yet it has an endless aftertaste. Most importantly, its alcohol content contains a powerful ability to numb the Divine Soul. Anyone below the God Emperor level would probably be drunk after just one cup, and God Emperor could only drink four or five cups at most!"
Upon hearing this, Hong San and Dongfang Yan immediately returned the wine cup to Xie Qianchou!
Yue Linglong and Duanmu Yunshang haven't reached the God Emperor Realm yet, so they didn't want to get drunk and returned the wine cups as well!
"It's just a little bit of drunkenness; life is short, and you only get drunk a handful of times!"
Xie Qianchou said, "Although this wine is quite potent and can make people drunk, after sobering up, one's soul power will increase considerably, with effects no less than taking a top-grade soul-enhancing elixir. If it weren't for entertaining distinguished guests, I would never be willing to take it out!"
"Elder Jie is right!"
Lin Heng chimed in, then handed the wine cups that Hong San and the others had given them back to them. "Drink up, it's Elder Jie's kind gesture after all, we can't refuse! If you get drunk, my mother and I will take care of you!"
A bargain delivered right to your door—why not take advantage of it!
Lin Heng could also tell that this wine was indeed a rare and exquisite brew!
Hong San and Dongfang Yan drank, and they'll probably be drunk for many days, but they won't be so drunk that they'll break down Divine Soul!
Yue Linglong and Duanmu Yunshang's cultivation levels are relatively higher, so they will be unconscious for at most two days, which is nothing serious!
"Young friend Lin is truly insightful!"
Xie Qianchou flattered him, "Come, young friend Lin, let me toast you again!"
As Xie Qianchou poured wine for Lin Heng, he glanced at Liu Ling'er, feeling quite puzzled. Were these two really mother and son?
"Thank you, Elder Xie!"
Lin Heng Xie Qianchou drank a whole cup together again!
After taking a bite of the grilled fish, Xie Qianchou praised Liu Ling'er, "Excellent cooking skills!"
" Linglong, Yunshang, drink slowly and savor it!"
Lin Heng turned to Hong San and Dongfang Yan and instructed them, " Hong San, you two shouldn't sip it. Even a small sip will make you drunk. Just drink it all in one big gulp!"
One sip and you'll be drunk; the rest of the drink will be wasted!
Waste is shameful!
Hong San and Dongfang Yan completely trusted Lin Heng and didn't hesitate to down a drink together!
As expected, less than ten breaths after drinking one cup, the couple were both drunk and passed out!
Liu Ling'er also took a small sip, then frowned!
As a woman, she didn't like the strong taste of this kind of alcohol, but the thought that it could enhance her spiritual power made her force herself to continue drinking it!
Yue Linglong and Duanmu Yunshang were very well-behaved and obedient. They drank very slowly, savoring their drinks!
Looking at the drunken Hong San and Dongfang Yan, Xie Qianchou maintained his usual smile, but inwardly he felt a pang of heartache.
It's such a waste that two people who haven't even reached the God King Realm drank two large cups of my finest wine!
Next, everyone ate grilled fish, drank alcohol, and chatted casually!
Xie Qianchou was a good conversationalist. After drinking quite a bit of alcohol, he began to subtly and indirectly inquire about the situation of Lin Heng and the others!
In his mind, Lin Heng should at least be somewhat drunk!