The fairy forced me to marry into her family, so I retorted by throwing myself into the Pool of Fate

"I didn't want to give them a nice meal, so I ordered some food from Jieyoufang for them."

Hong Peng was speechless when it came to Li Ping.

He was too lazy to say anything more. After taking out the spirit stone, he turned his head to the side, hoping that Li Ping would disappear quickly.

Li Ping chuckled and turned to give the spirit stones to Hong Xing: "Xing'er, hurry to the Worry Relief Shop to buy them. Remember, the Drunken Immortal Wine is a must."

Hong Xing glanced at her father and silently left.

Li Ping took a sip of tea, wanting to chat a bit more, but seeing that Hong Peng ignored him, he wisely left.

Once the two left, Hong Peng could no longer hold back.

He clenched his fists, his heart filled with unease.

He cursed Li Ping several times before he felt relieved.

"We can't let Li Ping do whatever he wants anymore, especially things like this that waste spirit stones."

Hong Peng secretly vowed that he would never agree to anything so easily again.

"However, Li Ping is also a pitiful person."

He couldn't help but connect Li Ping to the Hong family.

Li Ping was living under the roof of the Mu family, and wasn't the Hong family in the same situation?

Take Qing Teng Island for example. It's been managed by the Hong family for so many years, and they've offered at least 5,000 to 10,000 spirit stones. And what happened? They just took back the management rights without any room for negotiation.

Hong Peng sighed softly, his expression blank:

"I only hope that things will change after this success."

……

……

The night was as dark as ink, and a cool breeze was blowing.

The courtyard was filled with the aroma of wine and meat.

On the two square tables, there were all sorts of delicacies, such as crab roe broth, frog stew, and turtle soup, all brightly colored. Just one glance was enough to whet one's appetite and make one's throat bob.

"The Drunken Immortal's Brew is here!"

Li Ping entered carrying two wooden boxes and was immediately surrounded by a crowd.

Hong Heipi impatiently opened the box, took out a pot, and lifted the lid.

He took a light sniff, his eyes lit up, and he nodded:

"This tastes just right."

"If I say I'll drink the Drunken Immortal Brew, then I'll drink the Drunken Immortal Brew. Do you think I'd lie to you?"

Li Ping chuckled and cursed, glancing around to see that all six cultivators on the island had arrived, and felt reassured.

"That's not true."

Hong Heipi gave an awkward smile, his eyes fixed on the wine flask in Li Ping's arms.

"What's the rush? You'll get your share."

Li Ping cursed under his breath as he placed the spirit wine from the box onto the table one by one.

After everyone was seated, he walked to the middle of the two tables and said loudly, "You have all worked diligently. This feast is firstly to reward you all. And secondly..."

He paused, then smiled at Hong Peng: "I must thank Fellow Daoist Hong Peng for his generosity. Without him, we wouldn't be able to enjoy this fine wine from Jieyoufang."

As soon as he finished speaking, the four members of the Hong family all looked at Hong Peng on the main table, their eyes filled with disbelief.

This gentleman isn't usually this generous.

Hong Peng's face flushed; the thought that he had contributed spirit stones to this table almost made him collapse.

Fortunately, Li Ping had some conscience and didn't take all the credit.

He slowly stood up and offered a few words of encouragement.

Li Ping smiled and announced the start of the banquet.

The courtyard immediately became lively, with everyone toasting, laughing and talking loudly, and the atmosphere gradually intensified.

Hong Peng and Hong Xing initially maintained a haughty demeanor, chewing slowly and sipping their wine.

The food at the Relief House was so tempting that, before long, the father and daughter relaxed and began to drink and eat heartily.

Li Ping moved between the two tables, enthusiastically urging people to drink.

Before long, her cheeks turned red, she became unsteady on her feet, and almost fell several times.

"To tell you the truth, the Mu family's son-in-law is nothing but a fart."

Li Ping put his arm around Hong Heipi and poured out his grievances.

He got more and more excited as he talked, and started to say some offensive things.

Seeing this, Hong Xing at the next table looked displeased: "This Li Ping, after drinking a few sips of liquor, he doesn't know who he is anymore."

Hong Peng sighed softly, "He's been having a really tough time in the Mu family, and he's been suppressing his feelings for too long."

"So, in that case, he's a pitiful person?"

"Pitiful?" Hong Peng shook his head and remained silent, only seeking solace in alcohol.

Half an hour later, after several rounds of drinks, the noise in the courtyard gradually subsided, leaving only some soft sounds.

Hong Heipi and his three companions, along with Hong Peng, were already completely drunk and slumped over the table.

Only Hong Xing's eyes remained clear.

Seeing this, Li Ping beckoned to her, "Xing'er, help me to the outhouse."

Hong Xing rolled her eyes and remained motionless for a long time.

"Didn't you hear me calling you over?" Li Ping yelled, his body swaying as he slid off the stool.

"commit a sin."

Hong Xing shook her head, but still got up and helped Li Ping up.

She pulled him close, letting him lean against her, and walked out of the courtyard.

When they reached the outhouse, Hong Xing stopped.

"We're not there yet, let's go in," Li Ping whispered in her ear.

Seeing Li Ping's weak state, Hong Xing had no choice but to help him inside.

Li Ping slowly unbuckled his belt, about to relieve himself, when he suddenly said, "Hold me up."

"Li Ping, don't push your luck."

Hong Xing's cheeks flushed, and she simply turned her head away, preferring not to see it.

The next moment, a warm splash landed on the back of her hand. Hong Xing screamed and rushed out the door.

"Serves you right for not helping me up." Li Ping chuckled inside.

Outside the outhouse, Hong Xing washed her hands again and again, but still felt nauseous and wished she could drag Li Ping out and strangle him.

But when Li Ping staggered out, she still pinched her nose and went to support him.

Back in the courtyard, Hong Xing threw Li Ping onto a chair and then ignored him.

Li Ping was so drunk that he slumped onto the table and began snoring loudly.

In the blink of an eye, only Hong Xing remained awake in the courtyard.

Meanwhile, outside the outhouse, the real Li Ping appeared.

At this moment, his face was calm, showing no sign of drunkenness whatsoever.

"The stand-in can only last for half an hour, we need to hurry."

Without further hesitation, Li Ping immediately headed towards the Lingquan Cave.

With all the cultivators on the island lured away, he had no more scruples and moved with lightning speed.

In less than the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, we arrived at the entrance of the cave.

Li Ping hid behind a large blue stone and cautiously peeked into the cave.

In the dim light, insects and ants swarmed around the entrance of the cave, emitting a faint buzzing sound, but there was no other movement.

Without further hesitation, he crouched down and reached for the hole.

The cave is quite spacious, with a thick stalactite hanging down in the center. Below, a ring of small blue-brick houses is arranged in an octagonal pattern, with a pleasing, staggered arrangement. Scattered on the cave walls are earthen-yellow bricks and tiles.

Squeak squeak squeak.

A sharp scream suddenly rang out, and Li Ping's heart tightened. He quickly retreated to the cave entrance.

A moment later, a mouse darted out of the hole and ran away quickly.

He pressed his chest and let out a long breath.

Upon re-entering the cave, Li Ping tiptoed around, making sure no one was there before letting loose.

He opened each cabin one by one to inspect them, tapping here and touching there from time to time.

However, after going around the area, no abnormalities were found.

"This shouldn't be the case."

Li Ping frowned. Hong Peng was watching so closely; there shouldn't be nothing in the cave.

He thought about it carefully, and suddenly slapped his forehead.

"By the way, where is the Spirit Spring?"

Following the overflowing spiritual energy, Li Ping slipped into the gap between the houses.

As you walk further in, the view suddenly opens up, revealing a circular open space.

In the center of the open space, a hole the size of a well opening is embedded in the ground, directly above the hanging stalactite.

At this moment, wisps of spiritual energy are rising from the cave.

Upon arriving at the cave entrance, Li Ping peered down and saw a deep, water-eroded cave beneath him.

Just as he was about to lie down for a closer look, a powerful suction force suddenly surged out of the cave.

Li Ping was caught off guard and was instantly sucked in.