Chapter 176: Triple (1)
If a typical drinking gathering is lively and boisterous, the atmosphere at this particular gathering by the pond was anything but typical—it was eerily silent.
There was no funeral taking place, yet the drinking session had inexplicably turned solemn.
And the reason for this unusual silence?
It wasn’t because it was a formal drinking gathering with high-ranking guests.
No, the true cause was the single bottle of alcohol that had been brought to the table.
"Well then, I’ll go first. I trust you’ll stand guard for me."
"Of course, don’t worry and drink. We’ll keep watch."
"It’s only natural to provide protection when someone is circulating their Qi."
I had thought that, even if the liquor contained a drop of medicinal essence, it was still alcohol and would be consumed smoothly. But would martial artists ever let even a single drop of elixir go to waste?
Even if the amount of medicinal energy infused into each drink was minimal, they were extracting every last bit of it to enhance their internal energy.
As a result, instead of clinking glasses together, an odd spectacle unfolded—whenever one person drank, the remaining three stood guard, ensuring their safety as they circulated their Qi.
"Khh... This is excellent. Just one bowl is worth months of internal energy. It’s sweet, truly sweet."