Dao Companion Crippled, Coveters Move

Chapter 186 - 185: Get Junior Sister Ye Drunk, So It's Easier to Chat Privately with Junior Brother Pei

"Cheers~!"

Beneath the flickering candlelight, three Liuli cups clinked together. Amid the merry laughter, the wine within rippled gently.

"Ah Han, Senior Sister, I'll start us off! And we all agreed, no using Spiritual Qi to sober up. That's cheating."

With the bold air of a Jianghu swordswoman, Ye Liyuan finished speaking and downed her cup in one go.

"Liyuan, slow down. You're going to choke."

Pei Yuhang couldn't help but say something as he watched his Dao Companion chug her drink.

Lu Ruoxi licked a glistening drop of wine from the corner of her lip. Watching Pei Yuhang dote on Ye Liyuan so attentively, she couldn't help but feel a pang of jealousy and said lightly:

"Junior Brother Pei, Junior Sister Ye is a grown woman. You don't have to worry about her every little move."

"Exactly! Ah Han, you're like my mother sometimes. I'm perfectly reliable, you know!"

"That's right, our Liyuan is the most reliable!"

Delighted by Senior Sister Lu's praise, Ye Liyuan poured herself another half-cup of Spirit Wine.

After a cup and a half, a blush spread across her fair, delicate cheeks, and her clear, doe-like eyes grew a little hazy.

"See? Senior Sister understands me best! You should trust me too, Ah Han."

Ye Liyuan lightly tapped Pei Yuhang's side with her fist twice, expressing her displeasure.

Pei Yuhang watched his slightly swaying Dao Companion, speechless.

Liyuan had never been able to hold her liquor well, but her dream of being a swordswoman made her want to project a bold, heroic aura. So, in the past, she'd drink often despite being terrible at it.

Later, after being severely injured by a Celestial Tribulation, she hadn't touched a drop of alcohol.

Now, drinking again after more than a year, her tolerance was even worse—perhaps due to her cultivation realm declining. Just one and a half cups of Spirit Wine had already left her tipsy.

Pei Yuhang sighed inwardly. But to protect his Dao Companion's pride, he didn't try to stop her from drinking in front of their Senior Sister. Instead, he started talking about their old days in the sect, hoping the conversation would give his Dao Companion some time to sober up.

Lu Ruoxi's beautiful eyes gleamed. She saw through Junior Brother Pei's plan, but with Liyuan so close to being completely drunk, how could she not press her advantage?

'If Liyuan doesn't get drunk, it'll be hard to get my alone time with Junior Brother Pei.'

Finding the right moment, she suddenly cut in:

"Don't let Junior Brother Pei do all the talking. Come on, let's keep drinking."

"Yay, cheers~"

Watching his Dao Companion excitedly raise her refilled cup, Pei Yuhang knew he had to stop her.

"Liyuan, give me half of your cup. You can't drink anymore."

Spirit Wine had a strong kick, its effects lingering long after it was consumed.

At that moment, Ye Liyuan was right at that stage where the alcohol hits you, commonly known as being "buzzed." Her adorable face was completely flushed, and a misty film had formed over her eyes. Seeing Ah Han talking to her, she let out a silly giggle.

"I'm fine, I can still drink. You don't trust me again, Ah Han. You're so annoying."

Seeing this, Lu Ruoxi smiled at Pei Yuhang and said:

"Junior Brother Pei, just let Liyuan drink. If she really gets drunk, won't the two of us be here to help her?"

"But..."

Before Pei Yuhang could reply, Lu Ruoxi turned to Ye Liyuan and said, "My dear Junior Sister, your Ah Han has already agreed. Just drink as much as you want."

"If Ah Han tries to stop you, he'll have to get through me first!"

Ye Liyuan was deeply moved as she looked at the "incredibly loyal" Lu Ruoxi.

"*Sob*, Senior Sister, you're so good to me. Not like Ah Han, who's always nagging me like my mom."

As she spoke, Ye Liyuan raised her cup and downed it in one go, like an ox chewing a peony—swallowing it without savoring the flavor at all.

After drinking, Ye Liyuan, now limp and numb, leaned against Pei Yuhang. She then reached out, grabbed his cup from the table, and brought it to his lips.

"You drink too, Ah Han. Why aren't you drinking?"

"Liyuan, you're drunk. Let me help you to bed."

"No, you have to drink with me~"

Resigned, Pei Yuhang had no choice but to let Ye Liyuan feed him the cup of wine herself.

Watching this loving scene between the Dao Companions, Lu Ruoxi's heart ached with unbearable jealousy. If she were alone in her room, she'd probably be writhing and rolling around on her bed right now.

'But...' Thinking about how Junior Sister Ye was about to pass out drunk gave Lu Ruoxi more patience. 'So what if she's all over Junior Brother Pei right now? In a little while, he'll be all mine!'

With this in mind, Lu Ruoxi poured herself some wine, then offered it to Ye Liyuan with a smile. "Come, Junior Sister, have another drink with me."

"Okay~"

Under Pei Yuhang's resigned gaze, the innocent Ye Liyuan snatched his cup, which was still half-full, clinked it against Lu Ruoxi's, and drained it completely.

...

...

Ye Liyuan was finally, completely drunk.

Pei Yuhang looked dotingly at his Dao Companion, who was now sprawled on the table, fast asleep and snoring softly. He chuckled and shook his head.

"Senior Sister, sorry you had to see that."

Lu Ruoxi rested her cheek on her hand. In a lazy, sensual pose, she leaned her graceful body slightly to the side and stared at Pei Yuhang without blinking.

"It's fine. Liyuan is quite cute like this, isn't she? I'm actually a bit envious. I never expected you to protect Junior Sister Ye so well, Junior Brother Pei. A hundred years have passed, yet she's still as innocent and carefree as she was back then.

Over the years, I've seen countless people become weary and worn down by marital strife and other issues after becoming Dao Companions. It's truly saddening.

So, Junior Brother Pei, you're a really good man."

Pei Yuhang felt a little embarrassed by the praise. He stood up and said:

"I'm really nothing special, Senior Sister... Anyway, I'm going to take Liyuan home to rest now. I'm sorry for being such a poor host tonight. I'm afraid I can't drink with you any longer."

Hearing Pei Yuhang's clear attempt to send her away, Lu Ruoxi frowned slightly and sat up straight from her lazy, slanted posture.

"Junior Sister Ye is drunk, so we can keep drinking. Why do you have to leave?"

"Senior Sister, it's getting late. I'll drink with you some other day."

"No. Junior Brother Pei, you're not leaving until you've had a good drink with me tonight."

'Damn it! I went to all the trouble of getting this third wheel, Junior Sister Ye, drunk just so I could be alone with you, Junior Brother Pei! What's the meaning of this, trying to leave now?!'

"I'm sorry, Senior Sister. Liyuan still needs me to take care of her. I really can't drink with you anymore tonight."

As he spoke, Pei Yuhang glanced dotingly at Ye Liyuan, who was asleep on the table. The affection in his eyes was as thick and sweet as honey.

But this beautiful scene between the Dao Companions was excruciating for Lu Ruoxi to watch.

'Liyuan, Liyuan... It's always Liyuan!'

'Why? Why do you only have eyes for her?!'

A manic, dark look flashed in Lu Ruoxi's eyes. 'Forgive me, Junior Brother. I didn't want to resort to this to have you... but it's all because you won't give me what I want!'

Her fingertips, hidden under the table, quickly formed a hand seal. A silent, hypnotic curse was activated.

Lu Ruoxi looked up. Seeing the pink, heart-shaped Runes forming in Pei Yuhang's eyes, she giggled foolishly. "Junior Brother, can you stay and drink with me tonight?"

Pei Yuhang froze. He opened his mouth, as if wanting to refuse, to explain to his Senior Sister that he had to take Liyuan home to rest right away. But somehow, he couldn't get the words out...

'Drink with Senior Sister... She doesn't visit very often. I should just drink with her.'

Pei Yuhang took one last look at his sleeping Dao Companion, then sat back down.

Seeing this, Lu Ruoxi nodded in satisfaction.

"Good boy, Junior Brother! From now on, we'll ignore Liyuan. You only have eyes for me. Come, let's drink!"