Volume 3: Prosperous World Smoke and Flowers, Flowing Years of Tenderness 045 First Encounter with the Wine Immortal

  A voice filled with powerful inner strength whizzed past, causing several people including Ting Xue to suddenly change color.

  As expected, Feng Ying's forehead broke out in cold sweat due to the influence of this inner force. Fortunately, Ruan Qincheng's inner force was deep and did not suffer too much impact. His palm never left for a moment, took a deep breath, and input the last bit of strength into his body before withdrawing his hand.

  She hadn't yet calmed the surging inner energy within her, when she raised her slender hand and launched an attack in the direction of the sound. A purely powerful attack, without any fancy moves, burst forth with a speed that left no time for defense.

  In an instant, with her as the center, layers of chaotic peach blossoms rained down.

  Listening to the snow, listening to the rain, Bai Hua and three others only felt a gust of wild wind passing by, and the next moment they heard a deafening loud noise.

  Rumble...

  Smoke and dust dispersed, a rather disheveled figure jumped out of the huge pit.

  "Where did this old scoundrel come from, making a racket here? Trying to hurry up his soul or his death?"

  Ruan Qincheng slowly stood up, her blue lotus long gown fluttering in the wind. Her watery eyes scanned the old man who appeared before her, short and stout with a round face. His whole face was flushed red, and on his rounded chin floated a strand of goat-like whiskers. A wine gourd hung from his waist, his clothes were tattered and worn, and his hair was styled in an extremely distinctive bird's nest shape that seemed to have been sculpted by an explosion.

  It seems that this person is indeed the legendary Old Wine Immortal!

  "You stinky brat, you actually ruined my perfect image! I'm going to fight it out with you!"

  Lao Jiu Xian let out a loud roar, blowing his mustache and glaring with his eyes, while simultaneously pulling off the grass leaves from his hair and tidying up his hairstyle, and strode towards Ruan Qincheng with an air of fury.

  "Old man, you have a loud voice, it's not your fault! But if you disturb me, isn't that your mistake? However, I'm a broad-minded person who never holds grudges. Generally, I settle scores on the spot."

  Ruan Qincheng fanned herself with the folding fan in her hand, speaking at a moderate pace. Her innocent expression, paired with her melodious voice, made her seem harmless to an extreme degree.

  Xue and Yu felt the powerful aura on Lao Jiu Xian's body, immediately grasped the sword at their waist and stood in front of Ruan Qindeng. Anyone who wants to harm our young lady will have to step over our corpses!

  Bai Hua was taken aback for a moment and also stood in front of the two. These two little girls were so devoted, how could he, a man, hide behind them?

  "Get out of the way!"

  Ruan Qin's voice was like a clear spring, flowing gently and continuously. With a light and ethereal quality, it carried an irresistible majesty that was neither too heavy nor too light, yet it shook people's hearts.

  Bai Hua turned his head, looking at her stunning face, and a sense of reverence surged in his heart. Only the master could give him this feeling, so noble, so overbearing, with eyes as bright as stars, clear and alluring, as if all the difficulties and dangers in the world were just dust under her gaze.

  He suddenly understood why his master and she were together at that time, and that scene was so harmonious in his eyes.

  Never has anyone had such a strong aura as Master, perhaps only this person can stand shoulder to shoulder with Master!

  What a pity he's a man!

  "Yes, young master!"

  Ting Xue bit her lip and pulled Ting Yu away. Unconditionally obeying Miss's orders was a creed that had been instilled in them since they were young.

  "This is herbal medicine, it can treat your master's external injury!"

  Xue handed the herbal medicine over to Bai Hua, who would take care of treating the injuries; they didn't need to worry about it.

  "Thank you!"

  Bai Hua took the herbs with a grateful heart, and a sincere smile floated on his doll-like face. His bright eyes and white teeth sparkled, and he was also a small handsome boy. A few strands of red hair peeked out from his gorgeous black hair, as if the red waves were rising from the misty clouds. He wore a light gray shirt with vermilion embroidery at the collar, giving off an air of meticulousness.

  Although he looks like a book boy, which book boy dresses so exquisite?

  The fabric on his body was clearly the precious cloud brocade ink satin, the top-notch satin that only the Snow Phoenix Empire's imperial family had the qualifications to own. People without discerning eyes would certainly be unable to tell!

  "No need to thank us, we sisters are just following our brother's orders!"

  Xue and Yu gripped their swords warily, ready to strike at the first sign of danger to their mistress. But now, this mistress was becoming increasingly inscrutable! Yet, they found themselves liking her more and more - a strong heart, a strong soul, made them surrender from the bottom of their hearts!

  This is their master, this is the person they were told to follow for life since they understood things!

  "You stinky little brat, how dare you be so arrogant! Let me teach you a lesson and show you what it means to respect your elders!"

  Lao Jiu Xian patted the gourd at his waist, his round body surprisingly agile. A strange move suddenly appeared in his hand, and the wine gourd at his waist flew towards Ruan Qincheng like a bomb.

  "Be careful!"

  Ting Xue and Ting Yu hastily cried out in unison, their hearts lifted high!

  This old wine immortal is very old, but his skills are indeed profound. Miss will definitely be at a disadvantage against him!

  "Bang——"

  Ruan Qinchun's toes pointed, the folding fan in her hand closed with a flourish, and she threw it at the gourd flying towards her from Lao Jiu Xian. Her green silk danced in the air, her sleeves fluttered, and she was truly extraordinary!

  "Hmm——"

  Two forces collided, and both the folding fan and the wine gourd were knocked back.

  "You little stinker! If I don't teach you a lesson, you'll really think you can take advantage of me!"

  Seeing one move being blocked, the old wine immortal's face turned red with anger. He didn't expect to meet his match today, looking at this young whippersnapper who thought he could outmaneuver someone who had lived for half a lifetime?

  "You're so short and round, I didn't see you at first!"

  Ruan Qinchun said slowly and calmly, his tone as gentle as a cloud drifting in the breeze, killing without spilling blood.

  Xue and Yu were trying their best to hold back their laughter, their stomachs almost cramping up, their shoulders trembling with restraint. The young lady was really too wicked, her words could kill someone if they didn't make them laugh!

  Feng Bingyi was unable to speak as he was suppressing the cold toxin in his body, but Junyan had a few moments of trembling impulse.

  Bai Hua, who was standing aside, glanced at Ruan Qindeng and couldn't help but admire her even more!

  He secretly thought to himself: From now on, I must never provoke this guy again!

  "You - you're talking nonsense! Actually, I used to be quite tall when I was younger, but then I shrank from taking too many baths."

  Lao Jiu Xian's fingers trembled slightly, and the flush on his face deepened a few shades. It was unclear whether he was embarrassed or angry!

  "Oh! So that's how it is! I'm really ignorant!"

  Ruan Qinchun suddenly enlightened and let out a sigh, shaking his head with a look of astonishment.

  "You little scamp, sharp tongue and quick mouth! I'm not speaking to you anymore! Hmph!"

  The old wine immortal said with a sigh of air, the palm wind rose, and the leaves around him gathered and swirled into a giant dragon in front of him.

  "Old drunkard, stop at once! Don't you dare hurt her!"

  Just as he was about to launch his attack, a low, melodious voice like fine wine slowly rose and fell, like a gentle breeze rippling across the surface of a lake. A silver-white figure suddenly appeared in front of Ruan Qincheng. His elegant and refined demeanor carried a strong and proud air, like a snow-covered pine tree standing tall and unyielding.

  Seeing the man in front of her, a sense of security inexplicably surged up in Ruan Qindeng's heart.

  What is he doing here?