Cultivating with Top Enlightenment Chapter 1288 - 573: Drowning Sorrows in Wine (2)

Just now, Ning Qi’s question actually reminded her.

All along, she had not known Ning Qi’s true strength.

It was his words that piqued her curiosity.

She wanted to see what kind of strength Ning Qi truly had.

"Exactly."

In response, Ning Qi didn’t hold back, since they were headed to the Sea Boundary Battlefield.

Once they got there, he certainly would showcase his strength.

"You actually have the strength of a Heavenly Immortal. I remember seeing you fight! But it was at the peak of True Immortal strength then."

Xu Qingqiu looked at Ning Qi in surprise.

Her pretty face was full of disbelief.

"Yes, later I accepted Emperor Xi’s inheritance and broke through just like that."

Ning Qi shrugged.

He skipped over the details, not mentioning that it was all achieved through his own efforts.

"No wonder my master was so angry. So that’s how it is."

"If they had gotten it, our Ten Thousand Swords Sect would have had another master with Heavenly Immortal strength."

Hearing him say this, Xu Qingqiu could only sigh.

She never thought a single inheritance could let someone directly breakthrough to Heavenly Immortal strength.

"Oh? So, doesn’t your master hate me?"

Ning Qi joked.

"No, he doesn’t even know who you are."

Xu Qingqiu giggled, "I won’t let him know, otherwise you’ll get into trouble again."

"Then I have to thank you!"

Ning Qi laughed along and then looked forward.

Unknowingly, the two of them had already arrived at the small town.

The streets here were buzzing with people, exceptionally lively.

"My senior brother should be at the Deshun Lodge. Let’s go."

Xu Qingqiu glanced ahead and then led Ning Qi inside.

Ning Qi said nothing but followed closely behind.

The two of them quickly arrived at the door of a restaurant, and the staff there all recognized Xu Qingqiu.

"Upper Immortal, are you here to see your senior brother?"

The staff smiled at Xu Qingqiu and then began to lead the way.

"I knew he was here."

Xu Qingqiu followed the staff, beckoning Ning Qi to follow.

Ning Qi walked up along with her, continuing to head upstairs.

Once upstairs, the two stopped in front of a private room door.

"Upper Immortal, your junior sister is here."

The staff respectfully alerted once they reached the door.

"Oh? Junior sister is here."

A light exclamation came from the private room: "Come in quickly."

Soon, a young man came to open the door.

Ning Qi also looked inside.

This was a young man who appeared slightly frail, giving off a somewhat weak impression.

However, the sharp light in his eyes told Ning Qi that this person was not to be trifled with.

There was also a fierce aura swirling around him, clearly suppressed with great effort.

From this, it could be seen that he was also a master.

"Senior brother, let me introduce you to Ning Qi, whom I’ve mentioned to you. He’s here to visit!"

Xu Qingqiu proactively introduced him: "Ning Qi, this is my senior brother."

"Senior Brother Liu, it’s a pleasure to meet you!"

Ning Qi cupped his fists.

"So it’s Master Ning, I’ve heard of your reputation long since."

Liu Baifeng smiled and pointed to the chair: "Please have a seat."

Ning Qi and Xu Qingqiu sat down together.

"Staff, bring a few more plates of good food and good wine!"

Liu Baifeng shouted towards the outside.

"Okay."

The staff agreed and then left.

"Junior sister, is there anything you need from senior brother?"

After Liu Baifeng sat down, he poured wine for the two and asked with interest.

"Yes, senior brother."

Without hesitation, Xu Qingqiu said, "We want to go to the Sea Boundary Battlefield, but we don’t have enough people, so I hoped you could join us."

"This way, Master can be at ease, and we can search for opportunities together."

"Oh? Junior sister, why did you suddenly think of going to such a place?"

"I remember when senior brother wanted you to go before, you showed no interest at all!"

Liu Baifeng became curious after hearing her say this.

"Just tell me if you’re going or not!"

Xu Qingqiu intentionally put on a posture.

"With junior sister’s invitation, how could I say no to going?"

"You’re my only junior sister."

Upon hearing her say so, Liu Baifeng said with a laugh.

"Well, you know what’s good for you!"

Hearing his agreement, Xu Qingqiu immediately became happy.

She thoughtfully served him a piece of food: "Senior brother, have more."

"You only serve me food when you need me."

Liu Baifeng said, sounding slightly annoyed.

"Senior brother, what are you saying? I’d always treat you the same even if nothing were going on."

Xu Qingqiu playfully stuck out her tongue and said: "Senior brother, I also want to bring Ning Qi along!"

Only at this point did she clarify her true purpose.

"Oh?"

Upon hearing this, Liu Baifeng immediately understood what was going on.

The one truly wanting to go was not her, but the Ning Qi she had mentioned countless times.

"Senior brother, is it alright?"

Ning Qi smiled and asked.

Clearly, not wanting to make anyone uncomfortable because of this.

"What’s inconvenient about it?"

"As long as junior sister wants to go, she can bring whoever she likes."

"But remember, once we are there, don’t cause any trouble, it’s too dangerous."

"A slight mistake and we could be completely wiped out."

Liu Baifeng looked at Ning Qi and seriously said, "Before understanding the situation, you must follow our instructions."

"No problem, I’ll follow all your arrangements, senior brother."

Ning Qi nodded, already acknowledging his position.

Since he was acquainted with Xu Qingqiu, who is her senior brother, that makes him his brother too.

Ning Qi didn’t disagree with their advice.

After all, they weren’t wrong.

"Alright, great!"

"Then let’s make a trip!"

Liu Baifeng nodded with a smile: "Such a pity, in the next few months, we won’t have anything to drink."

"Senior brother, there are chances even after we go!"

Xu Qingqiu followed up.

"That’s completely different though; it’s not the same as being in a tavern."

"Drinking outside is not the same experience."

Liu Baifeng shook his head and then sighed, "But compared to making this trip with junior sister, not having a drink for years would be fine."

"Senior brother is so good to me!"

Xu Qingqiu said gratefully.

At this moment, the staff started serving the dishes.

"These are the chef’s specialties, do enjoy them!"

"In a month, you won’t be able to eat them anymore!"

Liu Baifeng invited the two to eat together.

"Alright, I won’t be polite then!"

Ning Qi said and picked up a piece of food to taste.

"How is it, delicious, isn’t it?"

Liu Baifeng asked expectantly as Ning Qi took a bite.

"Delicious, very good!"

"Recommended by a senior brother, it really is different!"

Ning Qi gave him face, starting to praise lavishly.

"Come, let’s have a toast."

Xu Qingqiu took the initiative to raise her glass, inviting the two to share a drink.

"Cheers!"

"..."

Ning Qi and Liu Baifeng also raised their glasses, drinking together.

The three of them soon began chatting and having a good time.

"Senior brother, it’s getting late, will you be going back or staying here?"

They cleaned up the dinner table, Xu Qingqiu checked the time and asked.

"You guys go back, I’ll stay here."

Liu Baifeng shook his head, not intending to leave.

"But it’s already late!"

Xu Qingqiu persisted, trying to take him back.

"No need, junior sister!"

"You guys go ahead; I’ll find you tomorrow."

Yet Liu Baifeng showed no intention of following them back.

"Then we’ll be heading back."

Xu Qingqiu couldn’t convince him and agreed.

"Senior brother, see you another day!"

Ning Qi also stood up, cupped his fists and said.

"Master Ning, see you another day!"

Liu Baifeng cupped his fists as well, swaying as he stood.

He escorted them to the door.

"Senior brother, we’re really leaving now."

Xu Qingqiu looked back at him once more and said goodbye.

"Alright, go on!"

Liu Baifeng waved his hand.

He then watched them leave.

After they went downstairs, Ning Qi became curious: "Has your senior brother gone through something, drinking gloomily all day?"