Seeing his adopted son Li Xiaohu acting mischievously, Lin Xuankong immediately gave the little rascal a smack on the head.

"I was merely admiring and praising the elegance of that Buddhist Cultivator's figure," he said, "but the way it comes out of your mouth, it's completely twisted! Besides, I, Mu Shiba, am not some lustful fiend. How could I harbor evil thoughts towards a noble Bodhisattva of Buddhism!"

Before setting off, Lin Xuankong had already informed them that for safety reasons, he would continue to use the alias 'Mu Shiba' on this trip to the Central Divine Dynasty. Thus, even during casual conversations, he referred to himself as Mu Shiba.

Li Xiaohu, rubbing his head from the smack, looked earnestly at Lin Xuankong.

"The more you explain, the more you're covering up; the more you cover up, the less you can hide! You taught me that, Foster Father!"

Lin Xuankong: ...

This 'unfilial son'! He suddenly had the urge to reincarnate this 'unfilial son' as a little duck with a mouth that couldn't be boiled tender! With such a stubborn mouth, he was perfect to be a little duck!

Han Lu, Yang Mountain, and the others all laughed. Clearly, they were already thinking about Lin Xuankong's several wives, each as beautiful as a celestial being. Although they couldn't label their leader a 'lustful fiend' just because of his wives, it was hard to believe that he would *only* admire and praise beautiful women.

Lin Xuankong, somewhat unsatisfied, said, "Although the two wives I married are both beautiful, I, Mu Shiba, did not choose them solely for their looks. Stop thinking so ill of me... Ah, forget it. There's no need to explain to you lot. Think whatever you like!"

Everyone couldn't help but smile again upon hearing this.

The Liy Family Brothers laughed heartily and exchanged glances. Following their interesting and unpretentious leader, Mu Shiba, was truly a joyful experience!

At this moment, a sound of splitting the air came from the west.

Everyone turned to look, their expressions suddenly freezing. Even the usually bold Li Xiaohu became solemn.

From the west, at that moment, a giant green gourd was approaching through the air. On the gourd stood several tall cultivators. The one in the lead held a small Wine Gourd, savoring the wine from it while reclining on the gourd's top.

This cultivator, continuously raising his small gourd to drink, emanated an incredibly condensed True Qi, far surpassing that of anyone present. This was evidently a terrifying cultivator of at least the Initial Tier Earth Immortal Realm!

Suddenly facing an Earth Immortal Powerhouse of unknown intentions, Li Xiaohu, Han Lu, and Hu Shuo's expressions immediately grew solemn as they discreetly reached for the Magical Artifacts Lin Xuankong had given them.

At the same time, the giant green gourd hovered above them.

Then, the giant gourd shimmered with a misty light, transforming into a palm-sized green gourd that landed on the waist of the drinking cultivator. The other cultivators on the gourd, including the formidable Earth Immortal Powerhouse, all floated down and landed near Lin Xuankong and the others.

Seeing this scene, Li Xiaohu and the others' expressions changed again, a look of apprehension appearing in their eyes.

The misty light from the small green gourd was highly noticeable. The green small gourd casually slung at the drinking cultivator's waist was clearly a fearsome Immortal Artifact!

Little Hu and the others were all strong cultivators at Ninth-Layer Perfection. Even so, when facing an Earth Immortal Powerhouse—especially one wielding an Immortal Artifact—how could they not be fearful and anxious?

After all, none of the seven, including the Liy Family Brothers, had heard of the battle at the Sealing Demon Mountain Range. Furthermore, they did not know that their leader, Lin Xuankong, had personally slain eight Pseudo-Earth Immortal powerhouses! Not knowing Lin Xuankong's true capabilities, their confidence was naturally lacking.

The Earth Immortal Powerhouse with the small Wine Gourd then strode over. This Earth Immortal Powerhouse wore a Daoist Robe. Unfortunately, it was covered in patches, and with each step, a strong scent of alcohol filled the air.

Li Xiaohu and the others had strange expressions. A formidable cultivator of at least the Initial Tier Earth Immortal Realm, if he wished, could easily wear clothes woven of pure gold. Yet the Earth Immortal Powerhouse before them appeared in ragged Daoist Robes reeking of alcohol, much like a drunkard from the wine shops of Great Marsh Prefecture.

Holding the Wine Gourd, the cultivator smiled.

"You all have impressive strength, all at Ninth-Layer Perfection. Traveling from the Southern Border of the Six Paths Dynasty, the groups I encountered mostly had cultivators of varied cultivation levels. Meeting eight skilled cultivators like you is a first! May I ask where you all are from, and which sect do you belong to? Are you heading to the Central Divine Dynasty for the Spiritual Crane Immortal's discipleship ceremony?"

To Li Xiaohu and the others' surprise, this Earth Immortal Powerhouse, reeking of alcohol, spoke quite politely and amiably.

Lin Xuankong secretly activated his Eighth Celestial Eye, his gaze falling upon the Wine Gourd-holding powerhouse.

[Wine Dao Anomaly Chi Liuxia: Remaining Lifespan of 2,836 years and 98 days]

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