Chapter 55 Party & Drinking
After Yang Podi and the other two bowed, everyone dispersed at the call of their maternal grandfather, Niu Gao.
There were three tables in the hall. The largest table was in the center, where Grandpa Yang Wudi, Second Grandpa Yang Wushuang, Niu Gao, Tai Tan, Bai He sat. They seemed to have a very good relationship and were all leaders of their families.
The table on the left is occupied by the middle-aged generation: his parents, Tai Nuo from the Strength Clan, his uncle Niu Mang from the Defense Clan, and a refined-looking middle-aged man named Bai Tianyu from the Speed Clan. All five are direct descendants of the clan leader.
However, Mom Niu Jinfeng brought her younger sister Yang Tianyue to this table, and Bai Tianyu also brought a little girl with him, who was about the same age as his younger sister. She should be Bai Chenxiang who came later.
The table on the right is full of these younger generation members, including Yang Podi, Yang Ping'an, Niu Meng, Tai Long, and Bai Xiaofei.
When Yang Podi brought Yang Ping'an to the table, Tai Long immediately said, " Podi, Ping'an, why are you two so late? Since you're so late, you'll have to drink three cups of wine as punishment."
The other two joined in the jeering.
" Tai Long, Niu Meng, Xiaofei, what can we do? Our homes are far away. There's nothing we can do about it. Let's skip the penalty drink and have a drink together."
Niu Meng firmly objected. "How can that be? It's a rare opportunity for everyone to get together. If you're late, you'll have to drink a penalty shot first."
"Okay, I'll drink as a penalty shot, but I'll drink one first, and then we'll all drink together. How about that?"
After speaking, Yang Podi and Yang Ping'an exchanged a glance, then each drank their wine in one gulp. Ignoring what the others said, they sat down.
Yang Podi stopped his cousin Niu Meng, who was trying to continue the commotion.
"Cousin, that's really unfair of you. I already said you'd have to drink three cups of wine as punishment."
"Cousin, it's rare for us all to get together, so let's just enjoy ourselves. Let's all have a drink and wish our Four Single-Attribute Clans ever-growing prosperity!"
After Yang Podi finished speaking, he picked up a wine glass, filled it with wine, and Niu Meng, who was standing next to him, wanted to say something, but he was pressed down and could not say anything.
"Cousin, you're so strong, I'll drink it, okay?"
After saying this, everyone raised their glasses and drank the wine in one gulp.
Niu Meng, however, turned directly to Yang Ping'an beside him and said, "Ping'an, aren't you tired of following my cousin around every day? I get a little scared every time I see him."
"It's a bit tiring, but it's not bad. My older brother taught me a lot."
Originally, there were only four young members from the Four Single-Attribute Clans. After Yang Ping'an joined, everyone got along very well. In particular, after Niu Meng fought Yang Ping'an a few times, he seemed to be somewhat convinced. Tai Long and Bai Xiaofei had also fought Yang Ping'an and admired Yang Ping'an quite a bit. Moreover, Yang Ping'an was the youngest of the five, so he naturally became the fifth oldest.
Yang Ping'an had long been regarded as a grandson by Yang Wudi and Yang Wushuang, so attending this kind of occasion was no problem for him. Yang Ping'an had a good personality, and everyone liked him.
The five of them then drank and chatted together, sometimes talking about anything and everything, sometimes telling jokes, and everyone burst into laughter. The five of them seemed determined to drink until they were completely drunk.
Bai Xiaofei suddenly became interested. "Ping An, what level is your Soul Power now? It seems like the last time we met was about a year ago at my house."
"Brother Xiaofei, I just recently broke through to level 26."
Bai Xiaofei, Tai Long, and Niu Meng were all surprised. "Ping An, how did you break through to level 26 so quickly? Did your older brother force you to train all year round?"
"No, that's not it. It's actually quite good to be with Big Brother. I can learn a lot, especially since we practice shooting together almost every morning and have a sparring session. Why don't you guys join the Breaking Clan and train with Big Brother?"
Niu Meng quickly said, "No, please don't! My cousin's training methods are too tough; I really can't take it."
Tai Long and Bai Xiaofei nodded in agreement.
The five of them had always had a good relationship and had even trained with Yang Podi in the Breaking Clan, but they all ran away after only two days.
At this moment Tai Long spoke up, "Ping An, you're already level 26, and I'm only level 21."
Bai Xiaofei chimed in, "I'm also level 21."
Niu Meng laughed heartily, "You two are both level 21, and I'm already level 22."
Tai Long seemed a little unconvinced. "What are you laughing at? I'll break through to level 22 in a month too."
Bai Xiaofei remained silent, but he'll probably reach level 22 soon.
Yang Ping was a little puzzled. "Why didn't you ask about our eldest brother's rank?"
Niu Meng was speechless for a moment. "Why ask about his level? I'm easily discouraged compared to him, so I'd better not ask."
"To avoid being upset by our older brother, let's have a drink together first, so we can all calm down."
After saying this, the five men raised their glasses again and drank them down in one gulp.
Niu Meng suddenly suggested, "Why don't the four of us challenge my cousin together? Can't the four of us Soul Grandmaster beat him?"
Yang Ping'an shook his head. " Brother Niu Meng, the four of us really can't beat Big Brother."
Niu Meng seemed a little unconvinced. "How is that possible? The four of us are all Soul Grandmaster. When we work together, our strength is quite formidable. I'll defend, you and Tai Long will launch a strong attack, and Xiaofei Fei will be responsible for harassment and restraint. Who among the four of us can stand against us within the Soul Grandmaster realm?"
"But my elder brother is already Soul Elder. Can your defense withstand his attacks?"
Upon hearing this, Niu Meng spat out the wine he was drinking, almost spraying it onto Yang Ping'an's face.
Niu Meng suppressed a grunt and said, "What did you say? My cousin is already Soul Elder? Forget it, never mind."
Yang Podi stepped forward, placing his hand on Niu Meng's shoulder. "Cousin, I heard you want to challenge me. I'm ready anytime, but when are you ready?"
"Cousin, you must have misheard. I just said the four of us will challenge you to a drinking contest. You can't beat all four of us when it comes to drinking. You can ask the other three if you don't believe me."
The other three nodded hastily, thinking to themselves, "The three of us are just beginners in the Soul Grandmaster. If we want to challenge a Soul Elder, aren't we just asking for a beating? Especially since our eldest brother's combat power is so exaggerated, he's definitely going to get beaten up."
Yang Podi became interested. "Cousin, I remember you're the best drinker among the five of us, right? Shouldn't you be the one to accept the challenge from the four of us?"
"Take on the challenge, what's there to be afraid of? I've never been afraid when it comes to drinking."
"Let's have a drink first, and then everyone can take turns drinking."
"Cousin, isn't this going too far? Four of you are bullying me."
"Didn't you just say you wanted to challenge all four of us? Let's drink first."
The three people next to him seemed to enjoy the spectacle and joined in, each grabbing a glass and drinking with Niu Meng.
By the time the drinking session ended, Niu Meng was already passed out drunk under the table, and Yang Podi three were also swaying unsteadily, clearly having drunk quite a bit.
Finally, Niu Meng was carried back to his room by the servants, while Yang Podi and the other three staggered into their rooms and fell asleep immediately.