Chapter 2176 - 2177: Establishing a Sect (First Update)
Chapter 2176: Chapter 2177: Establishing a Sect (First Update)
As the voice trailed off, Ye Hanshang, Chu Wuxiang, and Tian Zena walked into the restaurant.
Upon seeing them, Xue An couldn’t help but smile slightly, "You make it sound like you didn’t come here drawn by the smell!"
Ye Hanshang plopped down next to Xue An, "Cut the nonsense, get me something to eat first, I’m starving!"
"What? Didn’t the banquet fill you up?"
"Don’t even mention the banquet, we spent the whole time drinking with that guy Huyue, where was there any time to eat!"
"Why didn’t Huyue come along with you guys?" An Yan asked.
"Isn’t it obvious? He got drunk, of course!"
Ye Hanshang sighed, "Sis, you haven’t seen it, Huyue is like a woman now, every time he drinks he ends up hugging that pearl and crying, it’s so annoying!"
Chu Wuxiang and Tian Zena nodded in agreement, showing that they felt the same way.
"Sigh, he’s just heartbroken! After all, Ao Yi pretty much died for him!" An Yan sighed empathetically and then asked.
"Didn’t you try to persuade him?"
"Of course we tried! But it was useless, I even felt like punching him, do you think crying solves anything? He’s really like a woman." Ye Hanshang looked exasperated.
Just then, a voice from outside the shop said quietly, "Ye Hanshang, who are you calling a woman?"
As the voice fell, Huyue stepped inside, followed by Ah Rou, Hu Ying, Fan Mengxue, Tang Xuan’er, and others.
Their arrival immediately made the restaurant lively.
Auntie Pang was so happy she didn’t know what to say, hurriedly invited everyone to sit.
"Sis!" Huyue first greeted An Yan.
An Yan looked at the pale Huyue, wanted to say something, but eventually just nodded.
"I’m going over there! You guys chat!"
With that, she got up and left.
After she left, Huyue seated himself across from Xue An.
A strong smell of alcohol hit him face on, and his eyes were bloodshot, making him appear extremely exhausted.
Yet, he still stared intently at Ye Hanshang next to him, "Ye, who did you just call a woman?"
Ye Hanshang bared his teeth and grinned, "I was talking about you! Isn’t it true?"
Huyue flew into a rage, lowering his voice to roar, "Ye, do you have the guts to come outside and fight me!"
Ye Hanshang raised his eyebrows slightly, "Gladly!"
With that, the two were about to stand up.
Chu Wuxiang and Tian Zena were about to intervene when...
Suddenly, Xue An slammed the table.
Boom!
The loud bang immediately silenced the restaurant, everyone turned to look at Xue An in shock.
Ye Hanshang and Huyue were also stunned.
Then Xue An slowly picked up the wine glass on the table, and said coldly, "Really want to fight? Fine then, I’ll act as a witness for you two, how about a duel to the death?"
This made both of them lower their heads and fall silent.
Xue An twirled the wine glass, smirking at the two.
The atmosphere instantaneously turned heavy.
Just then, Old Xie came out from the back kitchen with freshly cooked dishes.
"Here comes piping hot dishes, eat them while they’re hot...."
His voice cut off abruptly, realizing the awkward atmosphere.
Auntie Pang kept giving eye signals, leaving him standing there puzzled.
Xue An waved him over, "Uncle Xie, bring the dishes and come drink with us!"
"Uh... okay!"
Old Xie quickly set the dishes on the table, looking uneasily at Ye Hanshang and the others.
Xue An didn’t say more, instead he picked up the wine himself and filled everyone’s glasses.
"Drink!"
With that, Xue An downed his in one gulp.
The group exchanged glances and then followed suit to finish their drinks.
As the glasses were being set down, Xue An suddenly called out, "Huyue!"
Huyue shuddered, "Yes!"
"Do you think the Second Princess would be happy to see you like this?"
Huyue was silent, tears faintly glistening at the corners of his eyes.
"I know you’re heartbroken over her death, feel you owe her, but do you think acting like this is honoring her?"
"Wanting to fight your old comrades in arms at the drop of a hat, if you’re so formidable why didn’t you repel the invading evil creatures back then?"
Huyue’s face was flushed red with shame, almost burying his head under the table.
Seeing this, Xue An softened his tone, sighing gently, "Since it’s already happened, let it go, you’re about to be a father, don’t you even have that awareness?"
These words made Huyue pause before nodding vigorously, "I understand!"
Xue An laughed liberally, then turned his gaze to Ye Hanshang.
"What’s so funny? Think I have nothing to say to you?"
Ye Hanshang’s smile froze instantly, "What did I do?"
"I know you mean well, think your brother shouldn’t sink so low, but can’t you be a bit more tactful? Calling Huyue like a woman, that’s already common knowledge, do you need to say it?"
This brought a burst of laughter from everyone.
Huyue’s pallor quickly faded, "Hey, Old Xue, so all this time it’s just me getting lectured?"
"It’s not a lecture, I’m helping you, otherwise with your stubborn nature, without a jolt who knows how long you’ll stay down!"
Xue An laughed, patting his shoulder, then raised his glass.
"Come, drink!"
This drinking session was much more enjoyable than the banquet.
It was unknown whether their alcohol tolerance had increased or for some other reason, but even after several rounds, Huyue stayed clear-headed.
Xue An was even more so, his eyes seemed to get brighter with each drink.
As the atmosphere hit its peak, Zhuge Cang came in, travel-worn.
"Hey, old daoist, why are you so late? Come have a few drinks!" Ye Hanshang quickly invited.
Zhuge Cang smiled and shook his head, "Just a moment!"
Then, he looked intently at Xue An.
"Was your message true?"
Xue An set down his glass, nodded, "Of course! Would I joke about this?"
Zhuge Cang took a deep breath, showing excitement, "Great! Great! In that case, I support it wholeheartedly!"
Their conversation left Ye Hanshang and the others confused.
"What are you two talking about? Supporting what?" Huyue asked curiously.
With a radiant face, Zhuge Cang walked to the table, didn’t sit down, but directly raised and downed a glass of wine.
Then he let out a long breath, "Xue An just sent me a message, asking me to gather everyone to discuss forming a sect!"
This statement caused the room to fall silent instantly.
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