109: Chapter 109 Is another surprise in store?

"Are you short on money?"

Seeing Xiao Yuer ask about money, Meng Li immediately realized he likely wanted to borrow some and asked him directly.

Xiao Yuer rubbed his hands together. "I wasn't paying attention and didn't bring enough."

In truth, he just hadn't managed to get any money earlier.

Mu Rong Xian had previously mentioned they might not have enough money, so he planned to come ahead under the guise of booking rooms and the banquet, taking the opportunity to "borrow" some money from the wicked or the unscrupulous in this Market Town.

While there were many bad people in the world, they weren't everywhere at all times, let alone having money on them.

He searched the town but couldn't find a suitable target to "borrow" from.

Xiao Yuer couldn't bring himself to target innocent or good people just for money.

After all, he wasn't a truly wicked person.

In the end, Xiao Yuer had no choice but to turn to Meng Li.

Meng Li was somewhat speechless.

You said you'd host a banquet to see me off, but then you turn around and borrow money from me to pay the bill.

This whole thing...

Meng Li didn't know what to say, so he just pulled a fifty-tael Silver Note from a seam in his sleeve and handed it over. "Remember to pay me back next time."

Xiao Yuer quickly took the Silver Note and promised, "I definitely will. Thanks, Brother Meng."

Afterward, the two said no more and returned directly to the banquet.

As soon as they sat down, Mu Rong Xian asked, "Little Fishy, what were you two whispering about in the corner? So mysterious."

Xiao Yuer grinned. "Nothing, just some secrets between men. Don't ask; it's not convenient to say."

Meng Li curled his lip, thinking this excuse was a bit lame.

However, it worked well.

Mu Rong Xian, thinking of who knows what, blushed slightly and stopped asking.

Su Ying glanced at Meng Li, her expression a bit unnatural.

Jiang Yu Feng was the same.

At the other table, Big Mouth Li and the others wore "if you know, you know" smiles.

Du Sha laughed. "Xiao Yuer has indeed grown up; he even knows..."

Before he could finish, Tu Jiaojiao slapped him. "We're in public, and there are girls here."

Du Sha immediately fell silent.

Chang Bai Cao timely changed the subject, toasting Meng Li out of gratitude.

Su Ying instantly fixed a staring gaze on Meng Li.

Meng Li stood up and politely accepted.

Then, Su Rushi followed suit.

Afterward, the Five Great Villains, E Tongtian, and Miao Fa took turns.

Xiao Yuer, Mu Rong Xian, and even Jiang Yu Feng joined in the fun.

Round after round.

With this momentum, even though Meng Li's cultivation was deep and his internal organs were strengthened by the Seven Wounds Fist, it was still a bit hard to handle.

The alcohol wasn't the issue; the problem was his stomach couldn't hold that much liquid.

Yet these people wouldn't let him leave.

Out of options, he could only follow Duan Yu's example and cheat.

Meng Li hadn't practiced the Six Veins Divine Sword, but with his current Martial Arts, it wasn't hard to inconspicuously force the alcohol out of his body.

Ultimately, by his own efforts, he drank Chang Bai Cao, Miao Fa, the Five Great Villains, E Tongtian, and Jiang Yu Feng under the table before pretending to be drunk and collapsing.

Su Rushi, Xiao Yuer, and Mu Rong Xian stopped once they felt a bit tipsy.

Su Ying hadn't drunk much and remained clear-headed.

Seeing the situation, Su Rushi shook her head and said to Xiao Yuer, "Xiao Yuer, give me a hand and help me get Bai Cao back to his room. Ying'er, you and Mu Rong Xian take care of Yu Feng."

The three of them did as told.

After getting Chang Bai Cao back to his room, Xiao Yuer said, "Auntie Chang, you stay here and look after Uncle Chang."

"As for my First Dad and the others, I'll just have the Inn's workers help out."

Su Rushi nodded in agreement. "Alright."

On the other side, after Su Ying and Mu Rong Xian sent Jiang Yu Feng back to her room, they planned to send Tu Jiaojiao.

Unexpectedly, Mu Rong Xian said, "I can handle Second Mother alone. Su Ying, you go take care of Young Master Meng."

Su Ying was stunned, but then she saw Mu Rong Xian wink playfully.

She was suddenly filled with shy joy, but she didn't refuse.

At that moment, Xiao Yuer also came down.

He was momentarily surprised to see Su Ying and Mu Rong Xian acting separately, but then he saw Mu Rong Xian secretly make a hand gesture. He understood instantly and gave a stealthy thumbs-up.

Su Ying didn't notice any of this and directly supported Meng Li as they went upstairs.

Soon, they reached the bedside in the room. Just as she was about to lay Meng Li down, she was pulled by him and fell right into his arms.

"You're not drunk?" Seeing Meng Li's eyes were still clear, Su Ying looked surprised.

Meng Li smiled. "If I were really drunk, how would we travel tomorrow?"

Su Ying curled her lip.

Seeing this, Meng Li lowered his head to kiss her lips, but she reached out to stop him.

"Your mouth reeks of alcohol, it's disgusting."

Su Ying said with a hint of disdain, then gave him a kiss on the cheek and smiled. "Rest for a bit. I'll go cook some Hangover Soup for you."

"Okay," Meng Li answered softly, then let her go and lay on the bed to doze for a while as instructed.

A short while later, Su Ying brought the Hangover Soup.

After drinking it, Meng Li felt much better. He spent some more intimate time with Su Ying until Su Rushi came looking for her.

The next day at noon, Meng Li and Jiang Yu Feng left on horseback.

He had originally planned to leave in the morning, but Jiang Yu Feng had a headache from the hangover, so they had to delay their departure.

The matter of the East Depot looking for Jiang Yu Feng had already been resolved by Meng Li using the Mi Xin Great Technique, so they didn't encounter any ambushes along the way. Even when they occasionally met bandits, Meng Li handled them easily.

After a journey of traveling, the two arrived smoothly at Meng Family Village.

As soon as they reached the entrance, Tie Xinlan, Jiang Yuyan, and Xiao Xiao, who had received the news, rushed over.

After a brief greeting, Tie Xinlan arranged for Meng Li to take a bath.

Seeing this, Jiang Yuyan settled for the next best thing and looked after her sister, Jiang Yu Feng.

Meng Li washed away the dust of travel, and Tie Xinlan brought a set of silk Bamboo Leaf Green Robes for him to wear.

While he was dressing, Meng Li glanced over and noticed she was wearing a silk Magnolia Purple Dress. The style matched his Bamboo Leaf Green Robes perfectly. He couldn't help but smile silently, thinking of them as matching couple's outfits, then he lowered his head to kiss her lips.

Tie Xinlan gave him a playful glare and wrapped her arms around his neck in response.

Soon, Meng Li's hand began to move up along her waistline, becoming unruly.

Tie Xinlan let out a soft moan, caught his mischievous hand, and said coquettishly, "You're wrinkling the clothes. I have to go see my father in a bit."

"We can just change into another set," Meng Li whispered warmly into her ear.

Tie Xinlan gave him a light slap and said tenderly, "Stop it, it's not even dark yet. Besides, Miss Yu Feng should be about ready; don't keep her waiting."

"I'll do as you wish tonight."

"Together with Yu Yan and Xiao Xiao?" Meng Li chuckled.

Tie Xinlan rolled her eyes at him, her face flushed and her eyes shimmering with desire. "You're asking what you already know. I can't handle you alone."

"It seems the three of you aren't quite enough either." Meng Li's eyes flickered.

"Mm." Tie Xinlan hummed softly, a flicker of happy helplessness crossing her brow. But then, as if thinking of something, she became alert, her increasingly charming fox-like eyes narrowing slightly. "So?"

Meng Li coughed twice and said tentatively, "How about adding another person to share the load?"

Tie Xinlan stared at him, remaining silent.

It wasn't until Meng Li guiltily looked away that she said softly, "Miss Yu Feng?"

Meng Li shook his head. "It's Su Ying."

Tie Xinlan: "..."

A few seconds later, she huffed, "Wait until you've passed the three of our tests tonight."

Meng Li: "???"

Was another surprise prepared?