Chapter 518 - 258: The Wicked Peach

Chapter 518: Chapter 258: The Wicked Peach

In the following days, Chu Xuan followed the two girls to the East Sea Dragon Palace for some fun.

The Dragon Maiden finally returned to the palace, but Xiang’er continued to cause trouble with Jiang Yiyi, pulling all sorts of pranks. Like teasing the Prime Minister Turtle and secretly tugging his beard, or dressing up as a ghost to scare the mussel-maidens, or sneaking into the dragon palace’s treasury to steal the Dragon King’s secret treasures...

Chu Xuan had no choice but to follow them around and clean up their mess.

As for the East Sea Dragon King, he had left the palace to ask for help from the Nuwa Palace with the other three sea Dragon Kings regarding the natural disasters, and was currently not present in the palace.

Even though Jiang Yiyi once vowed to solve the natural disasters and save the world, it was clear that Dantai Ya was skeptical. After all, this "Immortal" seemed rather unreliable.

Additionally, Chu Xuan discovered in recent days that Jiang Yiyi loved to bully Xiang’er. Either she would pinch her face or touch her chest or belly, or she would order her to do things, making him constantly shake his head.

Every time this happened, Chu Xuan would play the role of the righteous young hero, rescuing Xiang’er from the "evil woman" teasing the village girl. Xiang’er would seize the opportunity to hug him and hide behind him.

After many instances, Chu Xuan began to suspect whether the two were intentionally cooperating.

...

Finally, the night before their farewell arrived. Jiang Yiyi grabbed Chu Xuan and said she wanted to drink and say goodbye.

Chu Xuan’s expression became a bit odd, because before Yiyi descended to the mortal realm, she also drank with her close friends like this.

In a courtyard of the dragon palace where one could see the sea’s bright moon overhead, Chu Xuan held a wine cup and asked:

"You’re not planning to say a final goodbye to me, are you?"

Jiang Yiyi gave him an annoyed glare, "Nonsense, can’t you say something nicer?"

"Come! Drink this cup, don’t worry if there’s no friend ahead on the road, I’ll drink first as a sign of respect!"

Saying this, she gulped down a cup, her charming face immediately flushing red, and she boldly wiped her mouth and said, "Good wine! Very strong."

Chu Xuan was speechless, though this wine was indeed a dragon palace treasure called "Mermaid Tears," Jiang Yiyi’s jug had been diluted one to ten by Chu Xiang’er.

This could be seen as a compromise, otherwise, Yiyi would start talking nonsense after just three cups; although she wasn’t very rowdy when drunk, getting drunk too fast was not fun.

Chu Xiang’er herself took out a large sea bowl and filled it to the brim with wine from a jar, she and Yiyi seemed like two extremes, with a very high alcohol tolerance.

Xiang’er, though sipping the bowl’s wine elegantly and in small mouthfuls, drank quickly, soon refilling her bowl to the brim again.

Seeing this, Jiang Yiyi felt slightly envious and then turned to Chu Xuan, "Drink, why aren’t you drinking?"

Chu Xuan smiled and drank, letting Little Snow, perched on his shoulder, drink a sip too.

Ji Mingyu, invisible in the corner, felt melancholic, gazing at the moonlight, she recalled the past inside Langhuan Grotto Heaven, how she had danced gracefully for the pure-hearted young man, pretending to be drunk afterward, he even wanted to steal a kiss...

Those times of warm companionship were so beautiful, yet, sadly she didn’t know how to cherish them.

After three rounds of drinking, even Jiang Yiyi, who drank "fake wine," found herself blushing and ear-heated, speaking more and more boldly, evidently she was tipsy.

She muttered about past events with Chu Xuan, such as their first meeting when Chu Xuan admired her greatly and endured the trial of the "Thunder Punishment" hoping his master ancestor would teach him the supreme Immortal Technique.

Chu Xuan chuckled at her words, thinking she’s overly beautified her memories; clearly at that time she was rolling on the ground yelling for roasted crane wings and 300-year-old monkey brew...

But as Yiyi kept talking, she gradually fell asleep on Chu Xuan’s knee.

Chu Xuan tenderly patted her head before looking at Xiang’er who was quietly drinking.

He softly said, "I’ve heard from Yiyi that in the future, don’t tie it so tightly, it’s not good for your health."

Xiang’er, with originally fair and delicate almost pinch-able cheeks, instantly flushed red.

Fortunately, she didn’t immediately run away this time, but quickly lowered her head, stammeringly murmuring, "Un-understood."

The awkward atmosphere continued for a while, Xiang’er suddenly plucked up courage, leaned closer, and sat beside Chu Xuan.

Thus, Chu Xuan also stretched out his hand and patted her on the head.

Unexpectedly, Xiang’er grabbed his wrist and slowly moved it downward, her face reddening as she mumbled, "Brother Chu, can you help me check if it’s too tight."

Originally immersed in nostalgia, Ji Mingyu’s eyes instantly became sharp, what a shameless little girl, so young yet already knows how to seduce men?!

Chu Xuan was speechless, he merely kissed her forehead, "Adjust it yourself to the most comfortable level, no need for me."

Disappointment flashed in Xiang’er’s eyes but she still nodded.

Just like this, Chu Xuan casually chatted with Xiang’er, only after finishing all the dozen jars of wine in the courtyard did she reluctantly farewell him.

Watching the Dragon Maiden depart, just as Chu Xuan intended to carry Jiang Yiyi to the room to sleep, she unexpectedly sat up.

Her face carried remnants of blush, her eyes dreamy, seemingly still in a drunken state.

Chu Xuan was somewhat surprised, he was about to ask "Are you alright?"

Unexpectedly, Jiang Yiyi suddenly kissed him!

Chu Xuan was momentarily stunned but still held Yiyi, gently responding to her demands, until he tasted sudden saltiness at the edge of his lips, only then did he realize, she was already teary-eyed.

...

Six days have passed since leaving the East Sea, yet Chu Xuan was still reminiscing about Jiang Yiyi’s final kiss.

With what kind of intentions did she kiss him so willingly? And why did tears fall?