Guarding the River of Time

Chapter 416 - 406: Shen Cha of the Netherworld King, the Woman of Ultimate Beauty

This was a woman of unrivaled beauty.

She wore a light purple qipao, as thin as cicada’s wings, her figure was tall and graceful, her neck like snow, her white hair was coiled high, adorned with a pearl and jade hairpin, showcasing an intellectual beauty.

Though her face was cold, her brows and eyes held an innate allure, an allure that wasn’t vulgar, but one that touched the soul, like a blood-red plum blossom on a snow mountain, exuding a noble splendor and a refined elegance.

Su Mu had seen many stunningly beautiful women, but the woman before him possessed a unique aura, one that was hard to describe.

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The Purple-Clothed Woman, upon seeing Su Mu, immediately curbed her wanton smile, then brought her hands together in a gesture of respect, and slightly bowed to Su Mu, saying, "Junior Shen Cha, you may call me Ah Cha, I have met Elder Su."

"Shen Cha, Brother Su and I are drinking, why are you here?"

"Hurry and leave, hurry and leave, don’t disturb Brother Su’s pleasure."

Du Ziren looked at this excessively beautiful and dangerous woman, and he didn’t give her any face, directly issuing an order for her to leave.

At this moment, the Reincarnation King, seemingly awakened by fear, stood up, took a few steps back, preparing to give way to this frightening woman.

Ah Cha completely ignored Du Ziren’s angry glare, turned her head to Su Mu, and with a smile asked, "Elder Su, I just heard that you were coming to visit us."

"To express my apologies, this young lady has specially brought a jar of wine."

With that, Ah Cha waved her jade-like hand, a white jade jar appeared in her hand, carved with dragons and phoenixes. Upon closer inspection, you’d find it was also engraved with layers of micro arrays!

Such a complex array was set up just to seal this jar of wine, highlighting its preciousness.

Hearing this, Su Mu was momentarily taken aback, answering calmly, "This is Brother Du’s territory, I am just a guest."

This meant he had no objections, leaving the decision to Du Ziren. Su Mu was merely a guest, he wasn’t interested in involving himself in their family affairs, letting them handle it themselves.

"Old Ghost Du, I came to your residence for a meal and some wine, you wouldn’t be so stingy, would you?"

Ah Cha turned her head, looked at Du Ziren and with a smile said, though her words carried an undertone of threat.

On hearing this, Du Ziren, teeth itching with anger, realized that if he were still to drive her away, who knows how this crazy woman would retaliate later.

On second thought, Du Ziren understood.

It was likely arranged by the Empress, because only little Ten knew of Elder Su’s visit to his abode, and the Empress.

Ah Cha’s sudden appearance here must have been with the Empress’s permission, otherwise, she wouldn’t dare come here on her own and risk offending Elder Su, which would be disastrous.

"Ha!"

Du Ziren flung his sleeve, sat back down.

Seeing this, Ah Cha, holding the wine jar, walked over, and as she approached, the Reincarnation King sensibly stood up, giving Ah Cha his seat.

Even Lord Ah Cha had arrived, and he dared not sit above her, waiting quietly by the side.

"Old Ghost Du, put your awful wine away, don’t bring it out to humiliate yourself, sullying Elder Su’s taste."

With that, Ah Cha waved her jade hand, unlocking the array on the wine jar, opening it.

Instantly, a peculiar aroma of wine wafted out, enveloping the air, forming a faint white mist, blurring the space around. Just the aroma of the wine caused such a change in the environment, showing just how extraordinary it was.

Compared to Du Ziren’s wine, the Purple-Clothed Woman’s was richer, making one linger, and just a whiff of it felt like one’s soul was soaking in a warm spring, incredibly comfortable and clear.

Seeing Ah Cha bring out such a treasured item, Du Ziren was internally fuming.

But he had no choice, Ah Cha was known to be a wine lover, and he indeed couldn’t compete with her collection.

For instance, the wine in her hands, she had poured tremendous effort into brewing it, treating it as a treasure. To please Elder Su, she brought it out directly, that... damn woman!

Du Ziren could only curse inwardly at Ah Cha, not daring to show it.

Even though his status was on par with Ah Cha’s, but... Ah Cha was close to the Empress, trusted and valued by her, so... he dared not provoke Ah Cha.

...

Ah Cha brought the wine jar over next to Su Mu, slightly bent over, personally pouring the wine for Su Mu.

Due to the close proximity, a delicate fragrance filled Su Mu’s nostrils, touching his soul, uncontrollably giving rise to a wandering mind, though this feeling lasted only for a moment before Su Mu dismissed it, his gaze remaining calm.

"Thank you." Su Mu said.

"This wine was brewed by this young lady’s own hands, I hope it suits your taste, Elder." Ah Cha said with a smile.

...

"What about mine?"

Du Ziren, seeing Ah Cha pour only for Elder Su and not for himself, rolled his eyes at her, truth be told... he really wanted to try it.

At these words, Ah Cha responded with an eye roll, as if to say, don’t you have your own wine? Do you think you can drink my wine just because you want to?

Seeing this, Du Ziren’s chest heaved with anger, yet he suppressed it.

"Elder, I toast to you."

Ah Cha raised her cup, slightly bent over, her left hand supporting the cup, her right covering her face, and she drank it all at once.

As the wine went down, a faint blush appeared on Ah Cha’s face, like white jade tinted with red, displaying her beauty and allure to the fullest.

Su Mu picked up the wine cup, also finishing it in one go.

In the next second.

Su Mu felt his entire body’s flesh and blood beginning to boil, his soul seemingly leaving the body, hovering around the heavens, the wine’s warmth invading his heart, and just one glass gave Su Mu a slight sense of intoxication.

Moreover, Su Mu realized that his cultivation seemed to have increased slightly!

This wine was no longer just wine; it could be considered Holy Medicine!

It must be noted that with Su Mu’s cultivation realm, enhancing his cultivation was challenging, but just one glass and he felt his cultivation rising.

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After a few cups, the atmosphere opened up, the place became lively, no longer restrained and solemn as before.

Du Ziren and Ah Cha took turns toasting to Su Mu, pouring wine.

After a few rounds, Su Mu already felt a bit dizzy, this kind of intoxication couldn’t be dispelled using cultivation techniques!

Fortunately, Su Mu’s physique was very strong, otherwise, he would have been drunk and sprawled on the ground.

Eventually, after Su Mu drank the eighteenth cup, he passed out drunk.

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Even though he had passed out, his senses remained.

In a daze, he felt himself being supported into a room, during which a soft body brushed against his, the familiar delicate fragrance continuously filled his mind, stimulating his nerves repeatedly.