Chapter 223 - 184: Everyone Is Drunk, Second Sister-in-law Takes the Initiative

Chapter 223: Chapter 184: Everyone Is Drunk, Second Sister-in-law Takes the Initiative

For a time,

the atmosphere among the group was quite harmonious.

「Over the next three days.」

The group stayed at the abandoned chemical plant, eating truckload after truckload of meat.

To keep it from spoiling, they even had someone specially preserve the remaining Spiritual Ape Meat by freezing, deep-frying, or making it into jerky.

After eating so much Spiritual Ape Meat, everyone’s strength increased once again.

Neither Xie Shaokun nor Little Nannan broke through, but both of them already had one foot in the First Grade Spiritual Ability Realm.

The strength of Hong She and the bald man also improved further.

Of the two, the bald man’s strength was a cut above Hong She’s.

His outstanding physical aptitude allowed him to absorb the energy from the Spiritual Ape Meat more effectively.

This made the bald man rejoice inwardly.

It was as if he could see a glimmer of hope of breaking free from their control.

But the next moment...

"For this operation, everyone will get some ’Monkey Brew.’"

Xia Yu looked at Xie Shaokun, Little Nannan, and Hong She. "Little Nannan has already used hers."

"Thank you, Yu."

Xie Shaokun was ecstatic.

He was at a critical point in his breakthrough, and if he could get his hands on something ’good’ like this, he was sure he could take that final step.

Disposable cups.

Xie Shaokun and Hong She each received half a cup.

Sensing the Monkey Brew within, everyone’s Adam’s apples bobbed.

The temptation was immense!

"GULP."

Xie Shaokun knew better than to delay, or he would waste the effects of the ’Monkey Brew’.

He downed it in one go.

The next instant.

"BUZZ."

His power instantly broke through, reaching the First Grade Spiritual Ability Realm.

Moreover, his aura was still growing stronger.

This continued for over ten minutes before finally stopping.

During this time,

Xie Shaokun started acting like a drunken fool, insisting on grabbing Xia Yu to express his gratitude.

"THUD."

Xia Yu kicked him to the ground.

"Yu."

Xie Shaokun patted his butt and got up, completely unfazed. He actually raised a hand, held up three fingers, and swore an oath. "Your... your grace, I will repay you even if I must work like a horse or ox."

"If I cannot repay you in this life, I will continue to work like a horse or ox in the next!"

"Yu, do you... do you prefer horses or oxen?"

Xia Yu: "..."

Little Nannan covered her mouth, unable to hold back her laughter.

’I can’t believe Brother Kun acts like this when he’s drunk.’

’It’s so cute.’

Hong She chuckled and said, "Old Xie’s not a bad drunk."

"He knows how to be grateful."

"Drag him out."

Xia Yu gave the order coldly.

Without a shred of courtesy, Little Flower dragged Xie Shaokun... out.

The group could faintly hear Xie Shaokun’s vow: "Yu, rest assured, I will never betray you. You are my one and only..."

Anyone who didn’t know better would have thought he was confessing his love to Xia Yu.

Focus returned to the matter at hand.

Hong She looked at Xia Yu. "Yu," he said, "can I wait a bit before drinking this?"

He was worried that if he drank it, he wouldn’t be able to break through.

Just like Little Nannan.

And if that happened, breaking through later would be much harder.

"The longer you store it, the less effective it becomes."

Xia Yu said, shaking her head.

"I see."

Hearing this, Hong She no longer hesitated and drained his cup.

Soon,

he got drunk, too.

And then...

He picked up his phone and started chatting nonstop with his old mom, his words making no sense and his thoughts jumping all over the place.

But his mom was very patient.

The two of them somehow managed to chat for over ten minutes, until the effects of the alcohol on Hong She wore off.

"Ahem."

Feeling the gazes of Xia Yu, Little Nannan, and the bald man on him, he gave an awkward smile and said, "Whenever I get drunk, I like to call my mom."

"Been that way since I was a kid."

Xia Yu replied, "You’re a good drunk. Better than Xie Shaokun."

Hong She’s mouth twitched.

Xie Shaokun, who had just walked back in, was so embarrassed his toes were curling in his shoes, as if trying to dig a three-bedroom apartment out of the floor.

"Ahem."

Hong She proactively changed the subject. "I also have one foot in the First Grade Spiritual Ability Realm now."

"Congratulations, Brother Snake!"

Little Nannan chimed in cooperatively, "Congratulations, Brother Kun."

At the mention of strength, an irrepressible smile spread across Xie Shaokun’s face. He announced, "From now on, I shall protect you all!"

The group chatted idly for a while longer.

Han Sanguang’s eyes darted to the Jade Basin, a hint of greed flashing in their depths.

He wanted to drink some, too.

However, he also knew he wasn’t qualified.

"Let’s wrap it up."

Xia Yu waved her hand and ordered, "For the next two days, make sure two people are following Han Sanguang at all times."

"Yes."

Everyone picked up their share of the jerky; only Han Sanguang got none.

"VROOOM."

After Xie Shaokun and the others drove away, Xia Yu finally drove back home.

She tidied up a bit.

Her gaze fell upon the Jade Basin...