Chapter 404

Chapter 404: Drunken Chaos

The debauched young man, Master Chen San, rolled away in a roundabout manner, his group of rowdy friends trailing behind him as they fled in embarrassment.

He swore that if he had realized that the guest Xu Xinlan had invited was an inner sect disciple of the West Sea Sect, even if he had three more lives, he wouldn’t have dared to label the other as a paramour.

That wretched person who deserved to be punished!

Master Chen San rarely had his intelligence working, but he clearly understood that he had been tricked by Xu Xinlan.

Sadly, he realized he could never regain his lost dignity, and he wouldn’t be able to return to the Xu family again.

Unless Wang Chen fell from grace or no longer served as the Xu family’s guest.

Otherwise, he would have to swallow this humiliation!

When Wang Chen returned to the small building, he found Xu Xinlan kneeling on the ground with her knees bent.

Curiously, he asked, “Madam Xu, what does this mean?”

Xu Xinlan lowered her head and said, “Master, please forgive this servant for her deception.”

“Oh?”

Wang Chen sat down and took a sip from his goblet, asking, “What did you deceive me about?”

Xu Xinlan raised her head and removed her veil.

This time, the red spots on her face had completely disappeared, revealing a smooth and flawless complexion!

Wang Chen finally saw the true beauty of this widow.

She was stunning!

Under Wang Chen’s piercing gaze, Xu Xinlan’s delicate face flushed lightly, making her even more alluring.

She bit her lip and softly said, “The poison in me can actually be controlled.”

Wang Chen couldn’t help but chuckle, setting down his goblet. “Was that Master Chen San deliberately invited by you?”

What a coincidence! Just as he had walked in, the other appeared to block the door and cause a ruckus.

And he had the audacity to label him as a “paramour”!

It was well-known that Wang Chen had been serving as the honorary guest of the Xu family for some time.

If Master Chen San was not misled, would he dare to be so brazen and insult an inner sect disciple of the West Sea Sect?

Xu Xinlan lowered her head. “I know I was wrong; please punish me, Master.”

She openly admitted her mistake, presenting herself in a pitiful manner that made her seem vulnerable before Wang Chen.

“Forget it; you can get up.”

Wang Chen waved his hand. “I understand it’s not easy for you, but this will be the last time.”

He could comprehend Xu Xinlan’s cleverness. If she were truly a naive and sweet girl, she would have likely been swallowed whole long ago.

Due to her admitting her fault, Wang Chen decided not to hold it against her this time.

Xu Xinlan froze for a moment, a glimmer of surprise flashing in her eyes.

Then Wang Chen added, “Remember, there better not be a next time; otherwise, our agreement will be rendered void.”

“I dare not do it again,” Xu Xinlan said softly, rising gracefully to fill Wang Chen’s cup from the wine flask on the table. “Thank you for your magnanimity, Master.”

Wang Chen shook his head. “Sit down, please.”

He had only come for a simple New Year’s Eve dinner.

Xu Xinlan obediently took her seat beside Wang Chen, taking over the duties of the maid by pouring his wine and serving him dishes with meticulous care.

Not stopping there, she subtly leaned closer to Wang Chen, presenting herself as a warm and fragrant figure, inviting his attention.

Just wanting to enjoy his meal, Wang Chen set down his chopsticks and said with a hint of exasperation, “Madam Xu, I am not that kind of man.”

“I was mistaken,” Xu Xinlan replied, quickly straightening her posture and ceasing her advances, focusing solely on serving Wang Chen.

Wang Chen breathed a silent sigh of relief and began to eat heartily.

The New Year’s Eve dinner prepared by Xu Xinlan was exquisite, with several spirit dishes that were particularly delightful.

He couldn’t help but praise the meal.

Moreover, Xu Xinlan softly narrated stories related to the spirit dishes as she served him.

With such beauty and gentleness by his side, it was indeed a complete indulgence.

After finishing a flask of spiritual wine, Wang Chen began to feel a slight buzz.

“Little Butterfly,” Xu Xinlan called out, “bring two jars of Xianyun wine.”

“Yes,” the maid responded, quickly departing and returning with two jars of spiritual wine.

Xu Xinlan poured Wang Chen another cup.

“Hmm?” Wang Chen was pleasantly surprised.

The new spiritual wine was clearly superior to what he had just consumed, at least a grade higher, with a rich aroma and spiritual energy that invigorated his senses, blending seamlessly within him and leaving him feeling wonderfully at ease.

“This wine is excellent,” he couldn’t help but praise.

Xu Xinlan smiled, her eyes curving into crescents. “This is a family secret formula spiritual wine, aged for thirty years.”

“Excellent wine!” Wang Chen, not usually a drinker, found the Xianyun wine particularly enjoyable. Given that it was New Year’s Eve, he allowed himself to indulge, drinking to his heart’s content.

However, after finishing both jars of spiritual wine, Wang Chen found himself quite intoxicated, his consciousness growing hazy and the flow of his dantian’s power within him becoming sluggish.

This is bad! Wang Chen suddenly felt a sense of foreboding.

Before he could react, a warm and fragrant figure pressed into his arms, and he tasted sweetness on his lips.

Boom! Wang Chen’s head rang as a surge of flames ignited within him, threatening to consume him entirely.

At that moment, a maid quietly cleared the dining table and its remnants into a storage bag.

Another maid retrieved a soft blanket and a white cloth from the storage bag.

Unaware of their actions, Wang Chen was already lost in a dreamlike haze.

A familiar face surfaced from the depths of his memory.

“Chen Lang…”

Instinctively, Wang Chen began to channel the Su Yin Huan Zhen Hehe method, surrendering to it without resistance.

On New Year’s Eve, fireworks lit up Wailing City, the cold wind dispersing the lingering smoke.

Wang Chen’s intoxication had completely dissipated, his dantian’s power brimming, and his cultivation level deepened once more.

Most importantly, after achieving harmony between yin and yang, the pent-up energy within him was mostly resolved, leaving him feeling entirely at ease.

Noticing that the beauty nestled in his arms had just awakened, Wang Chen couldn’t help but ask, “Why?”

He had never expected that Xu Xinlan was actually Yunying!

In fact, their last encounter was only the second time they had met; their previous relationship was merely that of employer and employee.

Even though Wang Chen had been ensnared by Xu Xinlan once more, he found himself unable to be angry.

With her cheeks flushed, Xu Xinlan bit her lip and softly said, “I wish to.”

Tears still lingered at the corners of her eyes.

Her willingness truly encapsulated all reasons.

Wang Chen didn’t know what to say, only raising a hand to gently stroke her silky hair.