577 Come, Come, Let Us Be Friends! (1/2)

What?

Ling Xiaozui's hands twitched, itching to fly up and cover his face once he heard the word.

'Brother,what are you asking? You're crowing too much!'

Among the other three people standing around, Dugu Chou was still indifferent, while Feng Xiange glared daggers at the uninvited youth; the skeletal person wore a meaningful look instead. His gaze on Yun Yang was nonchalant, but deep where no one could see, excitement and ecstasy flickered, like he had found an amazing treasure trove.

”Brother Ling… Is everything alright?” Yun Yang scratched his head and glanced at Ling Xiaozui who was looking at him. He began to get a hint of the situation from the latter's reaction then.

Ling Xiaozui was silently gazing at Yun Yang in exasperation.

An uninvited presence and some carefree words had caused the four pinnacle experts to entertain all kinds of thoughts. Being able to do just this was an undeniable sign of skill.

Initially, when the four of them had been drinking together, regardless of the initial atmosphere, the pleasant aura the four of them eventually formed was unusually jovial. However, when someone suddenly barged in and commanded the attention of one of their number, the other three people would inevitably be offended.

'Who are you and what are you doing here? Even if you claim to know the people here, do you know me? You barged in, took a swig and started talking incessantly the moment you sauntered in as if this was your own home… just who do you think you are?'

Then, they watched as this uninvited scoundrel sat down without considering himself as an outsider and gulped down an entire pot of wine. That was the God of Wine, Feng Xiange's, exquisite wine; there was only a handful of them now left in this world. Yet, he had drunk all of it without a care. Just who did he think he was?

Yet when the group heard his mindless words, it was hard to maintain a serious demeanor as the foolishness was as amusing as it was infuriating.

The youth had drunk a pot of the God of Wine, Feng Xiange's, wine right in front of him without batting an eye, then he rambled about not having Feng Xiange's wine and could only replace it with some other wine… The wine he was drinking was obviously Feng Xiange's wine!

”And who might this young brother be?” Feng Xiange's eyes were shrunk to slits as he asked in a low voice, looking at the uninvited youth, his tone laced with dislike.

At a gathering of the century, the participants were actual pinnacle masters of the world. For a youth who did not look astounding nor overwhelmingly skilled – even if his looks were surprisingly outstanding and his cultivation base could garner considerable approval - he was still not qualified to interfere. As the main host of this gathering, Feng Xiange immediately disapproved of this uninvited guest.

'My request was rejected without hesitation, my wine was wasted, and now there's a fool present as well.'

Ling Xiaozui coughed and said, ”This young brother is my friend. Previously, I would meet up with this young friend every time I came to Tiantang City. Cough… we're… friends beyond the generations.”

Under the disbelieving gaze of the other three men, Ling Xiaozui unconsciously added the last line. It was this last line that escalated the uninvited guest's status at once. Although he was yet to be on par with those seated, it was not an absolute impossibility that he could be seen together with them one day.

Just the claim of being Ling Xiaozui's friend beyond the generations carried such status, value, and right!

If one were to bear the identity of being the Unrivaled Expert's friend beyond the ages, one would have such a qualification as well!

”Oh… a friend… beyond the ages…” The skeletal man drawled meaningfully, his tone carrying an undertone of understanding.

”Cough... this young brother of mine is straightforward and passionate. He is full of justice, courageous and bold, but also softhearted and tender. He is generous and easygoing. With this opportunity, it is his chance and also everyone else's' chance to meet. Come, come, get to know each other and be friends…” Ling Xiaozui's grin was closer to being a grimace.

Despite his compliments and high praise for Yun Yang, what he wanted to do the most right now was to beat Yun Yang up! Unfortunately, he had to hold the ground for him; after all, Yun Yang had previously done him a huge favor. If Yun Yang had not helped him back then, he would not have lived to this day nor enjoy his achievements to date.

Ling Xiaozui honestly felt that this rascal was unabashedly clinging on to him! He was sure that Ling Xiaozui would vouch for him, even when he barged into the scene. Indeed, Ling Xiaozui would help him; he owed him anyway…

”Brother Ling, not at all! Brother Ling's friends are my friends, your brothers are my brothers!”

Yun Yang said amicably, ”This young brother, Yun Yang, is pleased to meet you three elder brothers. I have not asked your names. I dare not comment about other places, but your timing of arrival in Tiantang City is excellent! This place is my territory. There will be no problems at all, as you have me for whatever it is you wish to do!”

Ling Xiaozui stayed quiet, with dark thunderclouds hovering about his head. His intention to slap this fellow and send him flying grew deeper.