Chapter 76 Outer Journey (2)
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“…Hmph.”
Immediately after descending from Huashan, Gu Yangji looked up at the clear, cloudless sky.
“Fine.”
Not a single cloud in sight.
It was a peaceful day, save for the gradual chill as Winter Lord approached.
He glanced back at the volcano.
Frost clung to leaves that had held dew since dawn, looking as though it would shatter at the slightest touch.
It was no different from Huasan now.
Though living in luxury for the moment, it was something that could collapse completely if no preparations were made for the future.
Therefore, he would go to the Martial Arts Alliance and obtain the spark.
Gu Yangjie steadied his resolve once more and directed his steps forward.
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“What is it? Did you come to mock me?”
“No. That’s not it.”
Gu Yangji gave a light laugh at Cheolpunggae’s sneer.
“I came because I was worried you might have lost heart and returned to the wilderness.”
“Bullshit! Why would I do that?”
Clink, clink, clink…
As if to say, “Have a drink first.” Cheolpunggae poured the flower wine into the cup with a sharp clink.
Considering the journey ahead, drinking should be avoided, but wasn’t this precisely the moment to accept the drink?
Gu Yangjeok gave the cup a single pat, then tipped the flower wine straight into his mouth.
Immediately after, Cheolpunggae let out a sharp cry.
“Aren’t you being a bit too relaxed? You know I might have spiked the drink.”
“Bullshit!”
At that remark, several beggars nearby who had been keeping watch chuckled hollowly.
