Chapter 18

A group of people left the door, but did not immediately head to Victoria City. Instead, they went to the magic department's campsite to find Qiqi.

The little beauty, upon seeing Luofeng, greeted him happily, "Brother Feng!"

Afraid that Qiqi would be looked down upon in the training camp, Luofeng did not reveal their master-servant relationship, so he had the little servant girl call him "Brother Feng" in front of others.

Luofeng was very enthusiastic, "Come, Qiqi, let me introduce you to my roommate, Aaron."

Because his roommate had a somewhat peculiar personality, Luofeng had never introduced Qiqi to him before. It was only now, after they had become good friends, that they met for the first time.

What a beautiful female mage!

Aaron was quite surprised. Mages were a rare and noble profession, usually from distinguished backgrounds, while Luofeng was just a poor family from a small fourth-level city. How could he know this female mage?

Moreover, they seemed to be very familiar with each other.

In the first moment, Aaron noticed the subtle relationship between Qiqi and Luofeng. Because of her keen observation, even Qiqi's unintentional actions reflected her trust and even dependence on Luofeng. This was confirmed as they traveled to Victoria City, where Qiqi stayed by Luofeng's side the entire time, her attention never leaving him. Even though Aaron considered himself very handsome and charming to women, he couldn't make Qiqi look away for a moment.

In fact, except for the first glance when Luofeng introduced himself, she didn't pay any attention to him after that.

If there were no surprises, this girl named Qiqi should be his girlfriend.

What a beast, to have such a beautiful mage girlfriend!

With only the strength of a ninth-stage Qi, yet absorbing so quickly, unaffected by spiritual breath, capable of instant defense, and successfully dating a female mage who seemed to be completely devoted to him.

Aaron suddenly realized that there were many mysteries surrounding Luofeng!

The capital of the Radiant Federation, Victoria, was indeed a very beautiful city. It had a nearly two-thousand-year history, and the city was full of cultural heritage. At the same time, it was the most fashionable city, exuding two different charms. Whether you were nostalgic or a fashion enthusiast, you could find what you liked here.

As for its prosperity, there was no need to say more. Victoria was one of the few super cities in the Radiant Federation, with a highly developed economy and everything you could want.

The city's scenery was quite pleasant, and both Luofeng and Qiqi were very excited, enjoying their tour.

In stark contrast were Aaron and Bart. Aaron, who claimed he wanted to see what the holy city looked like, was not at all excited for some reason. And no matter how beautiful the scenery, it couldn't compare to a jug of strong liquor in a dwarf's eyes. After accompanying Luofeng until nightfall, when the nightlife began and the smell of roasted meat and strong liquor wafted from the taverns on both sides of the street, Bart finally couldn't resist and dragged the group into a tavern.

In a big city, dwarves were not uncommon. They were skilled in forging and brewing, usually running blacksmith shops or taverns. This tavern was also run by dwarves, with a glowing sign outside bearing the unique symbol of the dwarf race, which was why Bart chose it. Dwarves loved their homeland and were very united with their kind.

As soon as they sat down, Bart shouted loudly, "Boss, bring us ten pounds of roasted meat and ten jugs of rum!"

Ten jugs of rum?

Luofeng was startled. He had planned to just have a little drink with Bart, but he didn't expect the dwarf to order ten jugs. This rum was a special brew of the dwarves, made from various magical beast ingredients, and was extremely potent. Many people would fall over after just one bowl.

So he hesitated and said, "Bart, do we really need to drink that much?"

"Ah, Luofeng, don't worry, this one's on me!" Bart laughed heartily. "You said there were no dwarf taverns in Tianwei City, so you probably haven't had rum before. This is the best of the strong liquors. Once you try it, you'll be hooked, hahaha!"

"Right, rum is the best strong liquor in the world, no question about it!" Another male dwarf, similar in build to Bart but clearly older, chimed in. He was the owner of the tavern, and his laughter was equally hearty. "Hehe, a dwarf who likes rum is a good dwarf. I'll give you two more jugs!"

Luofeng swallowed his words, as the dwarves were proud of their rum. If he refused now, it would surely upset both Bart and the boss.

Twelve jugs of rum were quickly placed on the table, piled up like a mountain. Luofeng couldn't help but groan inwardly.

Moreover, the rum was served in large bowls. Dwarves didn't sip from cups; they drank from bowls, a tradition that was carried on in dwarf taverns.

Bart opened a jug and filled three large bowls to the brim. "Qiqi, you're a girl, so you're off the hook. But Aaron and Luofeng, you have to drink with me. I've been stifled during the training camp!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Aaron picked up one of the bowls and drank it in one gulp. "Is this okay?"

Luofeng and Bart were stunned. After a few seconds, Bart gave a thumbs up. "Good, Aaron, you're a man of your word!"

With that, he also picked up a bowl and drank it, then said, "Luofeng, it's your turn now. You can't back out!"

If Aaron hadn't drunk or had drunk less, Luofeng might have had an excuse to refuse. But since both had finished their bowls in one gulp, Luofeng had no choice but to grit his teeth and drink the last bowl.

The spicy liquid rushed down his throat like fire. Rum was indeed one of the strongest liquors. After one bowl, Luofeng felt as if his stomach was on fire, and his head soon began to spin, making Qiqi very worried. "Brother Feng..."

"Don't worry, Qiqi, your Brother Feng is fine. It's just a few bowls of liquor." Aaron finished speaking, poured another bowl, and drank it.

Luofeng almost fainted. He hadn't expected such a refined person to be so good at drinking.

Bart, however, was very pleased and kept cheering.

With no choice, Luofeng drank the second bowl, and by then he was already feeling dizzy. He kept giving Aaron meaningful looks, but Aaron seemed not to notice, drinking the third bowl with a mischievous glint in his eye.

This was her third plan, to get Luofeng drunk using Bart's suggestion.

His martial qi had reached a high level, allowing him to forcibly dispel the effects of the alcohol, but Luofeng didn't have that ability.

Now that his little girlfriend was here, it was even better. Qiqi could see how this boy would lose control, hehehe...

The effects of the rum were quick, and Luofeng's vision began to blur. Suddenly, he remembered that one of the supreme beings had called himself the Wine God and boasted that he could drink as much as the sea without getting drunk, thanks to a special method of channeling qi that could dispel the effects of the strongest liquor with very little martial qi.

This method, though just a small trick unrelated to martial cultivation, was something the Wine God was very proud of and had incorporated into the Ancient Heaven-Defying Technique. This technique was so unique that anyone could add to it, like a foundation. For example, the method of detoxification taught by the Holy Healing Supreme could also be integrated into the technique.

Thinking of this, Luofeng began to channel his qi using that method.

His stomach quickly stopped feeling hot, and his dizzy head gradually cleared.

Luofeng was pleasantly surprised and marveled at how useful all the things those old lunatics had taught him, including some strange tricks, really were!

Since the effects of the alcohol had been dispelled, Luofeng no longer hesitated and drank the third bowl.

This time, it was Aaron's turn to be surprised. When Luofeng drank the second bowl, he seemed to be struggling, but the third bowl didn't seem to affect him much.

Strange, what's going on?

Seeing how Aaron and Luofeng were so enthusiastic, Bart was even happier. "Hehe, you're both my good friends. Let's continue!"

The third, fourth, and fifth bowls were all dispelled by channeling qi, and Luofeng finally breathed a sigh of relief.

The Wine God wasn't bluffing. His method could dispel the effects of the alcohol with very little martial qi, and even at the Qi stage, Luofeng didn't find it tiring.

Aaron was very puzzled. Alcohol wasn't poison, and resistance to poison and alcohol were different. For example, dwarves had a strong resistance to alcohol, which made them particularly good at drinking. Even if Luofeng had a resistance to poison and was immune to the laxative from last time, he would still get drunk.

He was starting to doubt it and kept clinking bowls with the two of them. The twelve jugs of rum were quickly finished, and Bart, who was extremely excited, immediately ordered ten more jugs. This time, the boss gave them three more jugs because dwarves appreciated such guests.

At this point, Luofeng felt no pressure. With the method of channeling qi, the strong liquor was like water to him. Apart from making a few more trips to the toilet, he felt fine.

Most of the patrons in the dwarf tavern were heavy drinkers, but Luofeng still drew many curious glances.

The dwarf was one thing, but the other two were just kids. How much martial qi could they have to dispel the alcohol, yet they drank so wildly? Truly, the young are to be feared!

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