Chapter 358 - Game begin (1/2)

Lei Zhao poured a small amount into his glass, swirled it, and took a much-appreciated sip before adding more to his wine glass, then he poured a generous quantity into hers.

His next words followed on the heels of a blissful sigh ”this is fine wine”

”I just knew you wouldn't be able to resist that gift.” The words were faintly sibilant.

Lei Zhao opened his mouth to protest but Yue Yan cut him off with a vicious eye-roll ”you know I had to do that, you of all people must understand”

”Understanding and acceptance are two different things, thanks, Yue Yue.” He conceded, his eyes dancing around, looking at everything except her.

”You haven't called me that in a while” she observed casually, his actions almost endearing

”I guess we've both been busy and all,” he replied, a bit morose.

Yue Yan rolled her eyes, and quickly changed the atmosphere with a chuckle ”I'm just glad to be alive”

”I'll drink to that” Lei Zhao chuckled as he raised his glass and toasted her.

Only the discerning palate with the help of supernatural senses would be able to discern the drop of liquid in the bottle, more than a few drops of water from the rivers of Oblivion; one of the many rivers in hell.

It did not affect the supernatural in such minute quantities but even the most from the river had a dangerous effect on human minds. It messed with the mind and consumed its memories, rewiring the brain in a way that could not be healed or removed.

The power in those waters was wild, primal but she could spell them to a purpose that didn't contradict theirs. With every sip he took every drop of wine he imbibed, the enspelled water coursed through his body, doing its terrible job.

She watched with an amused smile as Lei Zhao refilled his glass and hers, already she could see the effect of it on him. His skin shone with a cold radiance but he looked overheated, he absent-mindedly fumbled with his time and finally succeeded in removing it. He flung the offending fabric on the table and took another sip of wine.

”This is good, I can sense a subtle aftertaste that just improves everything, I've never tasted something from their vineyards this good. What year is this? I'm going to buy entire boxes of it for my wine cellar” Lei Zhao commented casually, his eyes riveted on the bottle.