22: Su Li persuades the Lin couple to drink.

Leng Yue nodded: "There is some, but..."

Before she could finish, Lin Xiaotian eagerly said: "Mother of the In-Law, if you are reluctant to part with it, how about I trade one quasi-emperor weapon for one jin of Sleepless Drunken Dream?"

Leng Yue explained: "Qingdi, this Sleepless Drunken Dream..."

Lin Xiaotian interrupted: "Rest assured, Mother of the In-Law. Since I know of this wine, I naturally understand its potency."

"To tell you the truth, I love tasting wine more than anything in my life. I have hidden many fine wines at home, but I have never been able to find Sleepless Drunken Dream."

"How about this, I offer two quasi-emperor weapons?"

Zhao Wei also chimed in: "Mother of the In-Law, considering we are in-laws, just sell us one jin."

After speaking, she licked her lips unconsciously.

The reason these two ended up together was because of their shared hobby: drinking.

Back then, Lin Xiaotian won her heart by getting her drunk.

Leng Yue saw the longing in their eyes.

She had originally worried that they wouldn't be able to drink much.

She hadn't expected them to be wine connoisseurs, which put her mind at ease.

"There is no need for quasi-emperor weapons."

"Qingtian left behind quite a lot back then; there is more than enough to treat the two of you to a few jin."

She paused and added, half-jokingly: "However, I must state beforehand, if you get drunk, there will be no one to help you up."

Leng Yue remembered clearly that when Gu Qingtian was at the quasi-emperor stage, he had only drunk five liang before falling into a deep sleep for ten full days.

No matter how she called out, she couldn't wake him.

Although these two had higher cultivation levels than Gu Qingtian had back then, even if they could hold their liquor well, they could drink at most one jin each.

Receiving the expected answer, Lin Xiaotian and Zhao Wei exchanged a smile.

They never expected that coming to propose marriage would lead to such a stroke of good fortune.

"Many thanks, Mother of the In-Law, then we will not be polite." Lin Xiaotian cupped his hands in thanks, his tone revealing a hint of impatience.

Had they known the Gu Clan had Sleepless Drunken Dream, they wouldn't have waited until now to come and propose.

It was also Lin Dong's fault for only recently reaching the Breakthrough to the Void Breaking Realm.

If he had reached the Breakthrough earlier and come to propose sooner, they could have had a drink with Sword Immortal Gu.

Thinking this, he glared at Lin Dong with dissatisfaction.

Lin Dong felt confused and scratched his head, looking blank.

"Someone, go get two jin of Sleepless Drunken Dream." Leng Yue nodded and gave the order outside.

"Yes, Second Mistress." The Maidservant outside answered and turned to leave.

Cao Bu glanced at the two of them calmly.

He hadn't expected them to be drunks; this suited his plans perfectly.

Soon.

The Maidservant walked into the main hall carrying a small, antique wine jar.

As soon as she entered, a faint scent of wine wafted out.

"Good wine!"

Lin Xiaotian couldn't help but exclaim, his eyes full of longing.

Zhao Wei unconsciously took a deep breath, and a faint blush immediately appeared on her cheeks.

She shook her head gently and said excitedly: "Husband, this wine is too powerful. Just by smelling it, I am already thirty percent drunk."

The eyes of Gu Yun and the others had already become dazed, their bodies swaying unsteadily.

Gu Yingying collapsed directly onto Cao Bu's shoulder.

Cao Bu sniffed gently and found that he was completely fine, which made him feel curious.

However, he still shook his head, pretending to be affected.

Seeing this, Leng Yue immediately waved her hand to set up a Barrier, isolating the scent of the wine inside.

After several breaths, Gu Yun and the others finally recovered.

Gu Yingying saw that she was leaning on Cao Bu's shoulder and immediately pulled away, blushing.

She couldn't help but think of the scene from two days ago; the imagery was so impactful that it remained deeply etched in her memory.

The Maidservant approached the Lin couple and carefully broke the Seal on the wine jar.

In an instant, a mellow scent of wine filled the entire hall.

Fortunately, Leng Yue had already set up a Barrier, so apart from the Lin couple, no one else could smell it.

Lin Xiaotian eagerly poured a cup for himself and Zhao Wei. As the wine entered the cups, it emitted a slight humming sound, as if it had a spirit of its own.

"Come, Madam, let us toast the Mother of the In-Law!" Lin Xiaotian raised his cup generously.

Zhao Wei also picked up her cup, smiling: "Many thanks to the Mother of the In-Law for the hospitality."

Leng Yue lifted her slender hand, and the cup of Millennium Drunk on the table flew into her palm on its own: "Please, both of you."

The three raised their cups and drank together. The moment the wine touched their throats, Lin Xiaotian's tiger eyes widened, and Zhao Wei's slender fingers trembled slightly.

"Good wine!" Lin Xiaotian let out a long breath, his voice becoming a bit deeper: "It is indeed Sleepless Drunken Dream; it truly lives up to its reputation!"

Zhao Wei slowly closed her eyes, seemingly savoring the taste, and sighed softly: "This wine is worthy of being the king of all wines!"

As her voice fell, she opened her dazed eyes, her cheeks flushing with an intoxicating crimson hue.

Cao Bu scanned this scene calmly, a dark, indiscernible glimmer flashing in the depths of his eyes.

After drinking the Sleepless Drunken Dream, Zhao Wei had added a touch of mature charm.

Su Li noticed Cao Bu's gaze and followed it to look at Zhao Wei.

"Madam Lin, I toast you." She parted her red lips slightly and stood up, raising her cup.

Zhao Wei was somewhat surprised and poured herself a full cup: "Fellow Daoist Su is too kind."

The two drained their cups.

Su Li sat down composedly.

Zhao Wei stumbled, nearly falling over.

Su Li cast a meaningful glance at Cao Bu.

Cao Bu raised the corners of his lips slightly, returning a look of approval.

"Madam, it has only been a mere two liang, and you are already unable to hold it?" Lin Xiaotian teased with a smile, reaching out to support her.

Zhao Wei gently pushed his hand away, forcing herself to stand steady: "It is only a mere two liang, who said I couldn't hold it?"

At this moment, Su Li filled her cup again and stood up to face Lin Xiaotian: "Qingdi has a vast capacity for liquor, I toast you."

After speaking, she drained her cup, giving Lin Xiaotian no chance to decline.

Lin Xiaotian's eyes lit up: "What a straightforward Fellow Daoist Su, I shall return the toast."

After saying this, he drained his cup.

Seeing this, Leng Yue tactfully advised: "Qingdi, how about switching to Millennium Drunk instead?"

"Does the Mother of the In-Law look down on me?" Lin Xiaotian frowned slightly, his tone already carrying thirty percent drunkenness.

Zhao Wei also chimed in: "Mother of the In-Law, you worry too much. This little bit of wine is nothing."

Leng Yue shook her head inwardly. This couple was clearly already showing signs of intoxication, yet they were still forcing themselves.

Su Li tapped Leng Yue's arm lightly: "Second Sister, these are your in-laws, why are you not concerned at all?"

"What kind of person is Qingdi, and Madam Lin is a heroine among women; what is a mere two liang worth mentioning?"

"Second Sister, Qingdi just toasted you, you should return the toast."

Leng Yue still wanted to decline, but Lin Xiaotian had already spoken loudly: "That's right! The way the Mother of the In-Law handles things is indeed not as straightforward as Fellow Daoist Su!"

Leng Yue had no choice but to force a smile: "Since that is the case... I toast Qingdi."

While the two were drinking, Su Li cast a cunning glance at Cao Bu.

Cao Bu poured and drank for himself, his eyes full of approval.

After three rounds of drinks and five courses of food.

The Lin couple had already consumed six cups of Sleepless Drunken Dream, which was six liang.

Zhao Wei was slumped on the table, mumbling incoherently.

Lin Xiaotian was forcing himself to drink with the Nine Great Elders; it was obvious that he didn't even have the strength to stand up.

As for the others, they were drinking Millennium Drunk, and after a few cups, they were only in a slightly tipsy state.

"Lin Dong, let me take you for a walk in the Gu Clan's back garden."

Gu Lingshuang scanned the banquet, and seeing that everyone had the intention to leave, she extended an invitation to Lin Dong.

Lin Dong glanced at the drunken Lin Xiaotian and nodded: "That sounds good, I can take the opportunity to see the scenery of the Gu Clan."

Having not seen her for a few months, he also wanted to deepen his relationship with Gu Lingshuang.

Although both of them had each other in their hearts, they had always kept a distance, not even holding hands.

This time alone was a good opportunity.

"I want to go too!" Lin Rou suddenly raised her hand, smiling brightly.

Lin Dong frowned slightly, his tone carrying a hint of dissatisfaction: "Xiao Rou, be obedient, stay here and look after Mother."

After saying this, he stood up and followed Gu Lingshuang, and the two walked side by side toward the garden.

Lin Rou pouted, her face full of reluctance.

After the two had walked far away, she quietly stood up and tiptoed to follow them.

Gu Yingying stared at Lin Rou's retreating back, a cold glint flashing in her eyes.

Daring to insult her big brother—I cannot touch Qingdi, but can I not touch a little brat like you?

Let's see how I beat you until you cry for your parents.

Thinking this, she immediately sent a voice transmission to Cao Bu:

"Big Brother, I really cannot swallow this insult; I am going to collect some interest for you."

After saying this, she pretended to follow them as if nothing was wrong.

The wine cup in Cao Bu's hand paused slightly; he looked in the direction Gu Yingying left and smiled helplessly.

Suddenly, a thought struck him, and he gave Su Li a look.

Su Li nodded slightly, understanding.

Cao Bu stood up and walked out of the banquet hall, his figure quickly disappearing into the darkness.

In the night wind came his faint command: "Linglong, you guard here; if there is any movement, notify me immediately."

"Be careful."

Ye Linglong said with concern, silently separating from Cao Bu.

On the other side.

In the Gu Clan's back garden.

Lin Dong and Gu Lingshuang walked side by side, the moonlight spilling onto them, casting long shadows.

Behind a bluestone not far away, Lin Rou quietly poked half her head out, grumbling angrily: "Fine, Big Brother, you have a sweetheart and forget your sister. Let's see how I ruin your good time."