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"Indeed, cultivators are different from us ordinary people." Zhu Wenrui wiped the sweat from his forehead, feeling convinced.
Shen Chuiyang sat on the ground and laughed, "We can compete in a different way."
Zhu Wenrui flipped over and leaned closer to Shen Chuiyang. "Compete in what?"
Shen Chuiyang chuckled, "Of course, we can compete in drinking. We're no longer in the military camp, so we don't have to stay alert for missions. We can drink as much as we want, and getting drunk is no problem."
Zhu Wenrui clapped his hands together. "Right! Let's compete in drinking. Brother Feng, you better not cheat with True Essence."
Elder Brother Li replied with a smile, "I won't cheat with True Essence, and neither can you use your internal energy to cheat."
Hanno walked over with a smile. "I'll provide the drinks; they will definitely taste better than Moutai."
Hanno had brought some fine liquor purchased during the Great Zhou Dynasty. Although ancient brewing techniques weren't as advanced as modern ones, there were unique skills passed down through generations that gave the liquor a distinct flavor. Moreover, the bottles Hanno had were Top Scholar Red that had been aged for twenty to thirty years, so the taste was exceptional.
Shen Chuiyang made a phone call home to inform Chang Miao. Since Zhu Wenrui was alone, he took his car and followed Hanno to the house he bought for Li Wei Feng. Hanno prepared a large spread of side dishes for the three of them to enjoy while he left the space for the brothers to catch up.
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The next day, when Hanno visited Li Wei Feng's house, the three were still drunk. Hanno shook his head, unsure how much they had drunk last night, but it was understandable that old comrades would celebrate without restraint. He took out an antidote pill—crafted by Flower Thousand Bones World—which worked remarkably well. Dissolving it in mineral water, he poured each of them a cup. Before long, all three were sober.
"Hanno, where did you get this hangover remedy? Its effects are incredible! If I carry some of these pills when I go out for social events in the future, I won't have to worry about getting drunk," Zhu Wenrui exclaimed as he jumped up.
"I didn't buy it; I made it myself. If you want some, I'll give you a bottle," Hanno said as he handed Zhu Wenrui a vial containing the pills. "Take this one first; just come back for more when you run out."
Zhu Wenrui quickly expressed his gratitude and held the vial tightly. "Wow, even this pill bottle is so exquisite."
Hanno smiled and said, "This bottle is custom-made; it's not worth much. If you like it, I have other porcelain items too; I'll give you a complete set."
Zhu Wenrui replied, "Then thank you, Sister Feng."
Hanno (??ˇ_ˇ??): "Just call me by my name."
Sister Feng? What’s so seductive about her?
When Hanno arrived, he brought breakfast with him. After the three men finished eating, Zhu Wenrui took Shen Chuiyang back to the Provincial Capital, while Elder Brother Li and Hanno returned to the village. He needed to hurry back to the Great Zhou side and hadn’t informed anyone at the residence before leaving, so he had no idea how chaotic things might be!
After changing back into his regular clothes, Elder Brother Li glanced longingly out the window. Hanno patted his arm. “It’s not like you won’t come back. You can return anytime, so don’t be too sentimental.”
Elder Brother Li smiled slightly. “You’re right.”
Fortunately, the servants at Li Residence were accustomed to Hanno's comings and goings. They didn’t panic when Elder Brother Li suddenly went missing; instead, they speculated that he must have been taken to Celestial Residence by his wife. Thus, the Li Family servants were not worried at all and even went to the military camp to request leave for Elder Brother Li. Sure enough, it wasn’t long before Elder Brother Li appeared before them, having returned from Celestial Residence.
Elder Brother Li found their guesses amusing but praised them for being correct, rewarding each servant with an extra month’s pay. From then on, Elder Brother Li became as elusive as Hanno, and the servants of the Li Family grew accustomed to it, remaining completely unfazed.
At Twenty Miles on the outskirts of the Capital, this was the best spot for picking up and dropping off relatives and friends. Wealthy individuals had even built pavilions for those waiting for rides. Nearby vendors sold tea, buns, sunflower seeds, and dried fruits, gradually turning this area into a bustling market. Many farmers were reluctant to spend two Copper Coins on city fees and instead came here to sell and buy goods, making it even livelier. Astute merchants constructed tea houses and restaurants here; typically, wealthy people would go up to these establishments when picking someone up, while those without money would stay in the pavilion. If they got thirsty or hungry, they could buy a bowl of tea or a meat bun from the tea stall.
Hanno and Elder Brother Li were both wealthy men and naturally chose a tea house. They settled at a window-side table on the second floor and brewed a pot of Liu'an Melon Slices tea while waiting for their guests.
“They're here,” Hanno said without looking out the window; his Divine Sense had already spotted Li Yishu and the others approaching.
Elder Brother Li stood up. “It’s been almost a year since we last met; they seem to be doing well.”
Hanno replied, “Of course! With your status backing them up, just their lighter business alone ensures they won’t have to worry about food or drink.”
The two dropped a silver ingot on the table and leisurely walked downstairs. After waiting by the roadside for a while, a convoy finally came into view.
“Sir, General Li is up ahead,” reported a subordinate from Jiang Family Young Master’s carriage. This subordinate had seen Li Wei Feng before and recognized him immediately, rushing over to inform his master.
“General Li has come to pick up my sister and brother; send someone to notify Li Yishu and Wen Zixia,” Jiang Family Young Master said as he got out of the carriage. A horse was brought over for him; he mounted it swiftly and galloped toward General Li.
“General Li! It’s been a long time; you still look impressive,” Jiang Haozhi said as he stopped his horse in front of Li Wei Feng, dismounted, and bowed respectfully.
“Jiang Young Master,” Elder Brother Li clasped his fists in greeting to Jiang Haozhi. “Thank you for looking after my younger siblings along the way.”
Jiang Haozhi smiled and said, "It's just a small effort, nothing to mention."
Elder Brother Li replied, "It may be a trivial matter for Young Master Jiang, but it is a great favor for me. If you ever need my assistance in the future, please do not hesitate to ask."
Elder Brother Li made this promise, and Jiang Haozhi was overjoyed. He lacked nothing except for the goodwill of capable people in high positions. Being a person who always looked three steps ahead, Jiang Haozhi knew that with his sister, Consort Jiang, pregnant now, if she were to give birth to a boy, there would be a chance for him to seize power in the future. The goodwill he gained today would surely come in handy.
"This must be your wife?" Jiang Haozhi greeted Hanno with a bow. "Greetings, Lady Li."
Hanno quickly returned the gesture, performing the etiquette of an ancient noblewoman flawlessly.
Elder Brother Li chuckled and said, "Not yet, but it will be soon. In a month, Nono and I will hold our wedding, and I sincerely invite Young Master Jiang to come celebrate with us."
Jiang Haozhi promptly responded, "I will definitely attend on time to share in the joy."
He thought to himself that he would have Sun Beizhi prepare a generous gift upon returning.
The Jiang family's convoy approached, led by those eager to see Li Wei Feng after hearing he had awakened. Among them were Li Yishu and the Wen Family Brothers. Recently, aside from their warm-up exercises, they had also begun studying the Martial Arts Manual left by Elder Brother Li and had made significant progress. Therefore, when Li Yishu and Wen Ziyu spotted Elder Brother Li while standing at the carriage's front, they immediately jumped down and rushed to his side.
"Big Brother!"
"Brother Li!"
The two called out happily before looking up in surprise together: "Han, Sister Han?"
Hanno smiled gently at the two of them. "What? It's only been a year since we last met; you don't recognize me anymore?"
"No, no!" The two shook their heads vigorously before leaning closer to Hanno's ear and whispering, "Sister Han, weren't you in that other world? How did you end up here?"
Their cautious demeanor was amusingly reminiscent of spies during World War II, which made Hanno chuckle. She raised her hand and ruffled the hair of the two boys playfully. "Because the Porcelain Jar has upgraded! Now I can come over here. Once the Porcelain Jar upgrades again, I might even be able to bring you both to my world for a visit."
"Really?" The eyes of the two boys lit up simultaneously. Going to Sister Han's world! That incredible place had long been a source of fascination for them.
"Big Brother!" Wen Zixia helped Li Zhoule down from the carriage. Li Zhoule's belly had already begun to swell, but the carriage prepared by the Jiang Family Young Master was very comfortable, and Li Zhoule had not been jostled at all during the ride, so everything was well with the baby.
"Zhou Le, you're pregnant?" Elder Brother Li's gaze fell on Li Zhoule's belly, and he burst into hearty laughter. "That's wonderful! The third generation of our Li Family is on its way!"
Wen Zixia also laughed and said, "Big Brother, this is our Wen Family's descendant. The third generation of the Li Family will still need your efforts."
"You little rascal." Elder Brother Li playfully punched Wen Zixia.
Just then, Li Yishu and Wen Ziyu turned around, revealing Hanno behind them. Upon seeing that familiar face, Wen Zixia and Li Zhoule were both taken aback. However, unlike the two children, they managed to compose themselves and greeted Hanno as if they were meeting a long-lost relative. "Sister Han, it's so good to see you."
Hanno immediately stepped forward to support Li Zhoule and smiled, "I hope my sudden arrival didn't startle you. You're now someone who needs special protection; we can't afford any mishaps."
Li Zhoule quickly shook her head. "I'm fine; Sister Han doesn't need to worry."
She then added with a smile, "It's really great that you could come over. Big Brother won't have to be alone all the time anymore. By the way, when are you getting married?"
Hanno replied, "On the eighth of next month."
Li Zhoule said, "That date must have been set by Big Brother; he must be eager to bring you home."
Elder Brother Li interjected, "If it weren't for waiting for you two to attend the wedding, I would have already married Nono."
"So it turns out we've delayed Big Brother's good fortune!" Li Zhoule feigned a look of concern. "Big Brother, it's my sister and brother's fault for delaying your happiness. Please don't be angry with us or kick us out of the house!"
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