"Is that so? Could it really be that strange?"
"Old Gu, I'm not joking with you."
"Dare to make a bet?"
"Alright!"
Now that he knew Yunyan Fairy wasn't a Demon Monarch, Lei Lie was no longer as restrained as before. His forthright nature surfaced again as he said excitedly, "Old Gu, what should we bet?"
"We can bet on anything."
"Both of us are men who appreciate good wine. Let's bet on wine. If you can call that little lady Yunyan Fairy over to drink with us, I'll admit defeat willingly and wholeheartedly. I'll bring out the finest wine from my personal collection."
Gu Qingfeng nodded approvingly. "Sounds good."
"But... hehe, Old Gu, if she doesn't give you face, then you lose. In that case, you'll have to bring out the best wine from your own collection."
"No problem."
"Alright then, brother, I'll be right here waiting for the good news."
Logically speaking, if one wanted to invite a woman to drink together, one should at least dress decently and speak elegantly, like a refined and courteous noble gentleman, before extending a sincere invitation. That would at least increase the chances. No woman would accept an invitation from a slovenly, rough man.
Even a robust and straightforward man like Lei Lie had deliberately dressed up when he previously invited Yunyan Fairy. He had wanted to see how Gu Qingfeng would go about inviting her, but what he never expected was that when Gu Qingfeng did so, there was no trace of elegance or courtesy. He didn't even walk over, nor did he stand up.
He remained reclined in his chair, legs crossed, simply snapping his fingers in Yunyan Fairy's direction and shouting, "Big sis!"
Indeed, Gu Qingfeng's shout of "big sis" caught Yunyan Fairy's attention. Not only hers, but also that of many others on the deck.
As the crowd's gazes turned in their direction, Lei Lie awkwardly looked away, pretending not to know Gu Qingfeng. Even Old Huang felt somewhat embarrassed and coughed dryly twice.
Really, who invited a beauty to drink like this?
And shouting "big sis"?
That was just too vulgar.
At the very least, one should respectfully address her as Fairy, not "big sis."
Seeing Gu Qingfeng's leisurely and carefree demeanor earlier, Lei Lie had thought he might be a master in matters of romance. It turned out he was a complete novice, even worse than Lei Lie himself.
"Big sis, come over and have a couple of drinks with this lord."
Gu Qingfeng spoke again, and upon hearing these words, Lei Lie wished he could find a crack in the ground to crawl into.
The deck of the Xuantian Great Vessel was as spacious as a square. Although many were in seclusion cultivating, and others resting in their cabins, quite a few were on deck drinking, sipping tea, playing chess, chatting idly, or exchanging cultivation experiences.
Hearing someone shout "big sis," and apparently trying to invite Yunyan Fairy to drink with him, some on the deck shook their heads, some sneered, and many watched the unfolding spectacle.
The Xuantian Great Vessel was both large and small; news spread quickly. Everyone knew that since boarding, many had attempted to invite this Yunyan Fairy. There were refined noble sons like Shangguan Dong, who hailed from a Great Immortal Domain and bore the title of Immortal himself; there were also wealthy immortals from great families like Lei Lie, who never lacked resources; and even profound Great Wasteland Spirit Immortals with renowned reputations—all kinds had tried.
However, they had all been refused. Since boarding, Yunyan Fairy had never accepted anyone's invitation, including that of the Eldest Young Master of this very Xuantian Great Vessel.
Now, seeing someone publicly invite Yunyan Fairy again, what shocked everyone was not only his vulgar shout of "big sis," but also his audacity in referring to himself as "lord" and asking Yunyan Fairy to come drink with him.
They had seen many who didn't know their place.
They had also witnessed many who didn't fear death.
But someone as utterly clueless and reckless as the fellow before them was a first for everyone on the deck.
Although none knew Yunyan Fairy's true identity, all understood her existence was anything but ordinary. Otherwise, how could she dare repeatedly refuse so many refined and wealthy immortals from various celestial domains?
Not only did they think so, even Lei Lie and Old Huang, seated at the same table as Gu Qingfeng, were startled by his bold words.
Lei Lie could no longer dwell on his embarrassment. Clearing his throat, he advised, "I say, Old Gu, even if Yunyan Fairy isn't a Demon Monarch, her existence is definitely extraordinary. How can you call her over to drink with you as if she were a servant girl, and even refer to yourself as 'lord'? You really are... truly..."
Gu Qingfeng ignored Lei Lie, instead curling a finger toward the distant Yunyan Fairy, beckoning her over.
Beside him, Lei Lie saw clearly: Gu Qingfeng's actions were no longer an invitation to Yunyan Fairy, but outright teasing, blatant and shameless teasing.
The onlookers all wore expressions of anticipation, their eyes shifting to Yunyan Fairy. In their minds, such brazen teasing would surely anger her, and the fellow who dared speak so would undoubtedly suffer the consequences.
Lei Lie thought the same, having personal experience. Previously, when he was drunk, he had teased Yunyan Fairy—though, to be fair, his could hardly be called teasing; it was merely a sincere invitation to share a drink, not teasing at all, and he had been very polite. Yet it still provoked Yunyan Fairy, instantly making him feel as if he had plummeted into hell.
Now, with Old Gu's blatant and shameless teasing, how could Yunyan Fairy let it go?
She'd probably kill him.
Summoning his courage, Lei Lie stole a glance and saw that Yunyan Fairy, sitting alone in the distance with her drink, was looking in their direction—more precisely, gazing intently at Gu Qingfeng.
To everyone's surprise, Yunyan Fairy did not appear angry as they had imagined. Her cool, elegant face showed no discernible emotion—not cold, not icy, not expressionless, but rather giving off a sense of simple elegance.
"Big sis, isn't it boring drinking alone?"
Meanwhile, Gu Qingfeng remained reclined in his chair, legs crossed, head slightly tilted, a mischievous smile playing on his lips—the very picture of a rogue young master. "Come sit, have a couple of drinks with this lord, chat a bit, talk about life, exchange some feelings—wouldn't that be wonderful?"
"Alright."
Yunyan Fairy replied softly with two words, then stood up and began walking toward them.