Dark Immortal Cultivation

The sky gradually darkened.

The bleak chill swept silently over Qing'an Town, taking away the last trace of warmth from the daytime.

The people in the camp had closed their doors early on, and after a few soft creaks from the wooden doors, the entire street fell into a deathly silence.

The empty stone path, reflecting the gloomy sky, appeared even more desolate and lonely.

Inside the Ye family's house, however, it was warm and cozy, with the fire crackling and the bright flames illuminating every corner of the room.

The virtuous Mrs. Xu was busy in the kitchen. The crackling of firewood, along with the aroma of food, quickly filled the stone house.

At the dining table, Zhang Qing and Ye Fengchun sat facing each other and talked.

"Brother Zhang Qing, thank you so much!"

Ye Fengchun, who had just rushed back to the camp from the outer city, ran his fingertips over the animal skin blanket resting on his lap, a genuine smile in his eyes: "It's getting cold, and we just happened to be short of a blanket at home. You've sent it at just the right time."

Seeing that Ye Fengchun genuinely liked him, Zhang Qing secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

He owed Ye Fengchun too many favors, and would often go to his house for a free meal, but he always felt he had no way to repay them.

A few days ago I was lucky enough to hunt a spotted leopard. Although the pelt wasn't intact, it was more than enough to make a blanket after tanning.

So he specially found the most skilled craftsman in the camp to make this gift.

At least I won't be empty-handed every time I visit someone's home.

"Come on, let's drink!"

Ye Fengchun put away the blanket, then picked up the wine pot on the table, and the amber-colored wine slowly poured into the wine glass in front of Zhang Qing.

Zhang Qing quickly raised his glass with both hands, his tone earnest: "I'd like to toast you, elder brother!"

"good!"

Ye Fengchun laughed loudly, picked up his wine glass, and clinked it heavily with Zhang Qing's glass.

Zhang Qing tilted his head back and drank the wine in his glass in one gulp.

But as soon as the wine entered his throat, his expression changed drastically.

The wine was still tiger bone wine, but it was completely different from the one he had drunk last time.

This time, the alcohol was noticeably several times stronger!

The wine entered his stomach like a burst of blazing fire, burning down his throat and into his internal organs. It felt as if the heat was about to engulf his limbs and bones, making his whole body burn.

Zhang Qing's alcohol tolerance wasn't very high to begin with, and the powerful effect of the alcohol caused fine beads of sweat to instantly appear on the tip of his nose.

He couldn't help but exhale a long breath of alcohol, already showing signs of intoxication.

Ye Fengchun saw this and smiled, "We've finished the newly brewed tiger bone wine. This is a three-year-aged wine. Drink slowly, don't rush."

Zhang Qing was speechless.

He could only silently give a thumbs up to this refined and gentle talisman cultivator.

Who would have thought that Ye Fengchun, a talisman cultivator, would possess such exceptional brewing skills?

The tiger bone wine they brew not only has a unique flavor and a mellow aroma, but also has the effect of nourishing the body!

"Eat some food, have some wine to tide you over, don't drink such strong liquor on an empty stomach."

At this moment, Madam Xu came over carrying a plate of braised pork.

She gave her husband a playful glare, her reproach in her eyes was all too clear—she was blaming him for deliberately teasing Zhang Qing and making a fool of himself.

Ye Fengchun pretended not to see him, but secretly glanced at Zhang Qing out of the corner of his eye and even winked at him.

This childlike cunning is completely different from his usual refined demeanor.

Looking at the scene before him, Zhang Qing was filled with envy.

In his past life, his love life was not smooth.

Although he had dated several girlfriends, none of them lasted. He toiled every day to make a living, living like a beast of burden, and died without ever settling down and starting a family.

I have never truly experienced such a warm and harmonious family life, where couples support each other through thick and thin.

Needless to say, after being transported to this dark and cruel world...

Let alone building a family of one's own, just being able to struggle to survive in this precarious environment is already a blessing.

He dared not ask for anything more!

At the same time, Zhang Qing sincerely wished Ye Fengchun and his wife a long and happy marriage.

In this dark and dangerous world, such a pair of soulmates who support each other are truly an anomaly.

As his thoughts raced, Zhang Qing's emotions inevitably became somewhat dazed, and before he knew it, he had drunk several more cups of tiger bone wine.

He completely forgot about his alcohol tolerance; his cheeks grew increasingly red, and his body began to sway, making it difficult for him to even sit up straight.

But gradually, Zhang Qing realized that something was wrong.

The more tiger bone wine one drinks, the stronger the yang energy in the body becomes, causing dizziness and fever, as if a fire is burning inside, making it difficult to control one's strength, and even causing consciousness to become blurred.

"what?"

Just as he was about to lose his senses, a slender hand gently covered his forehead, the coolness of the fingertips slightly dispelling the heat. Then, Xu Niangzi's soft and gentle voice rang in his ears: "Little brother, you seem to have drunk too much, your body is burning up."

At the same time, a sweet fragrance, like orchids and musk, quietly entered my nostrils.

This fragrance is both refreshing and gentle, and it comes from Madam Xu.

This really cost Zhang Qing his life!

He always had great self-control, and he only respected his beautiful, gentle, virtuous sister-in-law, Xu Niangzi, and never had the slightest impure thought of disrespect.

But at this moment, the alcohol was churning inside him, and his reason had been almost completely eroded by the rising heat.

Xu Niangzi's sudden closeness was undoubtedly adding fuel to the fire!

"No, it's nothing."

It took immense willpower for Zhang Qing to barely control himself from losing his composure on the spot. He said in a trembling voice, "Brother Ye, I... I'll go back first."

If he were to make even the slightest rude move now, how could he ever face anyone again?

Just as Zhang Qing was about to get up, he heard Ye Fengchun's leisurely voice, which carried an undeniable tone: "Since you're here, don't leave."

What?

Zhang Qing froze, a sense of foreboding gripping his heart, giving rise to inexplicable panic.

He suddenly realized that the family banquet that Ye Fengchun and Madam Xu had prepared tonight was clearly a trap set for him!

There's something wrong with this wine!

Out of a cultivator's instinct, Zhang Qing subconsciously mustered all his strength and reached for the storage bag hanging at his waist.

But he couldn't understand why he was just an ordinary cultivator struggling to survive, with neither rare treasures nor earth-shattering secrets.

Unless the other party finds out that Zhang Qing is a time traveler!

But that's impossible!

He has been in this world for so long, and has always carefully hidden his secret, never revealing it in the slightest.

Moreover, given Ye Fengchun's strength, it wouldn't be necessary to go to such great lengths to take him down.

The next moment, a fair and delicate hand gently grasped Zhang Qing's right hand, which was suspended in mid-air.

The woman beside him leaned down slightly, her warm breath brushing against his ear, and said softly with a sly smile, "Little brother, don't resist, it will be over soon."

Finished!

Xu Niangzi's words were like a heavy hammer, instantly shattering Zhang Qing's last psychological defenses.

He could no longer withstand the surging alcohol and uncontrollable heat within him; his vision went black, and he was about to collapse to the ground!

As a result, Zhang Qing's head bumped into a very fragrant and soft embrace, and the familiar fragrance of orchids and musk once again completely enveloped him.

That gentle touch caused the yang fire within him to instantly spiral out of control, engulfing his entire body.

Just before his consciousness completely faded into darkness, Zhang Qing faintly heard Xu Niangzi's voice: "Sister..."

He only heard two words, and then he knew nothing more!