Chapter 878 - 407: Purifying the Five Viscera, Strengthening the Bones, Immortal Grace and Jade Bones, The Commandery Princess Invites (Part 2)

Chapter 878: Chapter 407: Purifying the Five Viscera, Strengthening the Bones, Immortal Grace and Jade Bones, The Commandery Princess Invites (Part 2)

Arriving in the street, they sat down in a wine and meat shop. The owner of the shop saw the sudden visit from the Gold Appraisal Guard, was so frightened that his legs went weak, his face turned pale, and he couldn’t stand up for a long time. After coming to his senses, realizing they came for a feast, he was overjoyed and smiled, calling the pretty young girl at home to serve and order dishes.

It was already night by then, and Jade City’s night market had just started. At night, there were few carriages, and the shops along the street would set up tables and chairs on the street.

Li Xian and others sat in the middle of the street and pushed several wooden tables together to form a large table. The atmosphere was lively, the air filled with excitement, and everyone was already excited.

The wine and meat shop was known for frying "dog meat", "tiger meat", "snake meat", and "bug meat". The dishes were abundant, Li Xian had ten or so taels left, which should have been saved, but it was necessary to treat guests for drinking, and expenses were hard to cut.

At that moment, he waved his hand boldly, not seeking to save but to enjoy. He asked the shop’s girl to serve specialty dishes and bring good wine to entertain. Although such roadside wine and meat shops were not as luxurious and exquisite as high-end restaurants, they had a unique flavor and were more down-to-earth.

Ten or so taels of silver were enough for everyone to eat and drink. Su Zhengqi was a man fond of wine, as soon as he sat down, he complained that sitting idle was boring, urging the shop to quickly serve wine to relieve his craving.

The shopkeeper kept promising and turned to urge his young girl.

Not long after, the girl from the shop brought the homemade "Three Poles Wine". The girl had a pretty flushed face, was youthful, pink and tender, her appearance was adorable, and she smiled while pouring wine for everyone. However, there was actually fear in her eyes.

Li Xian thought to himself: "She’s afraid I’ll get drunk and cause trouble, even harm her." He smiled at the girl and said, "You may go now, we’ll call you if needed."

At the same time, he used his Only I have a Heart Skill, secretly transmitting sound to reassure her. Telling her not to worry. The girl, hearing the heart sound, knew it was Li Xian conveying it, felt inexplicably at ease, curiously observed Li Xian, but only saw a silver mask, very mysterious.

Li Xian raised his wine cup and said, "Brothers, today we meet for the first time, may we look after each other in the future." He first drank with everyone, showing a bold and heroic spirit.

Shen Langyang, Li Jian, Zhou Zheng, Yang Buyan, Chang Zixqiang, Su Pofu, Su Zhengqi, and Yao Fan all raised their cups to drink together, immediately infected by the atmosphere, more excited. Su Pofu raised an eyebrow and said, "Boss, you treat us to drinks today. Tomorrow I’ll take you to listen to music, you better not refuse, hehe."

Yao Fan jokingly said, "Speaking of which, boss, have you ever tasted a woman? Or are you still a virgin?"

Li Xian laughed and said, "What, are you quite accomplished in this field?" Yao Fan winked and said, "Of course not."

Su Pofu said, "Boss, don’t listen to his nonsense. I heard his female clan member is really fierce. If he dares to act recklessly, he’ll be stripped naked and tied to the pillar of shame."

Yao Fan blushed and said, "That woman can no longer do anything to me!"

Chang Zixqiang said, "Boss, I toast you!"

...

Before the meat dishes were served, everyone had already drunk several jars. The air of boldness was eye-catching.

Then, the dog meat was well boiled, snake meat fresh soup, cooked bug dishes... were all brought up to the table. Li Xian was courteous to the shop’s staff, this nine-person banquet went without a hitch.

Merely eating meat and drinking wine.

When they ate to the later part, everyone’s drinking interest rose, competing their wine tolerance. Li Xian ordered several more jars of "Three Poles Wine", drinking bowl after bowl with them. This "Three Poles Wine" was infused with mountain herbs, its alcohol aroma difficult to dissipate, even martial artists would be dazed when drinking freely.

Li Xian, aided by his skill of "Consumption", with a Pure Yang Body and perfect appearance... if unwilling to be drunk, ordinary wine would hardly make him fall. Li Jian, Zhou Zheng, Su Pofu... all fell asleep drunk on the table.

Li Xian remained sober, thinking: "Birds of a feather flock together, and people with similarity gather. Although we just met, these people indeed have amiable temperaments. But it’s only through prolonged interaction that true character is revealed. More observation is needed. I now serve as the center squad leader, opportunities to ascend naturally more frequent. Xu Shaoqian seems to have intentions to heavily employ me..."

Slightly drunk, he blew the cool street breeze. The market was bustling, pedestrians flowed, various aromas of wine and dishes floated by. Li Xian thought: "Risking entering Willing Death Valley initially perhaps was a right decision. After entering, my name was stripped away. After coming out, this back and forth made my identity very clear. At first, Master Yao Bai Shun knew I came out from Willing Death Valley, did not cast aside, instead willing to accept. Now Xu Shaoqian certainly investigating my background secretly. Once discovered I was in Willing Death Valley, perhaps will be like Master Yao."

Seeing the night deepen, wine and meat shops grew more crowded. Li Xian used the remaining money to rent a carriage. Placed the others on the carriage, sent them back to Marquis shop, each settled down.

Li Xian, though not drunk, had a light drunkenness still stirring. He did not hurry home, walked slowly along the way. The night breeze was slightly cool, possibly near the coast, could slightly smell the sea scent.

While walking in the street, passing civilians who all bowed their heads in respect. Li Xian nodded in response, thoughts drifted, thinking: "I now wish to achieve something, further advance. Becoming a formal Guard, already the center squad leader. able to drink Essence Soup daily, though the essence is not much, strengthened through ’Consumption’ is quite substantial."

"Daily practicing martial arts, digesting, training formations, patrolling. Accumulate military merits to exchange for Gold Guard Martial Arts. ’Mud Body’ ’Mud Face’ isn’t far. Waiting for one or two opportunities, then can scheme for it."

"But must not relax the mind due to this. My road has just begun. The future is still very long. Furthermore... my current new circumstances, new situations. Should ponder the direction ahead, how to walk, how to act."

Li Xian turned a street corner, saw the Yuanbao Square’s "Fat Moon Lake". Today’s full moon was in the sky, reflecting on the lake surface. Willow branches drooped by the lake, several strands landed in the water’s reflection.