With Alexis in the lead, the two of them flew toward the center of the city. Of course, their speed was limited to Alexis's pace, but still, it was faster than a speeding car.

The drive of over two hours was covered in less than 30 minutes!

"This is the place!" Alexis grinned, wrapping a hand around Xu Tao's shoulders amicably.

Before them stood a grand establishment, with banners spinning in pink colors. On it, the words "The Silver Chalice" were written in bold, glowing letters, appealing to any passersby.

However, another thing to notice was the number of people walking toward the said establishment... near zero. No, it was literally zero!

"I recommend this place, you know?" Alexis whispered, leaning his mouth close to Xu Tao's ear. "Not only do they have high-class ladies to serve you, their selection of drinks is top-class!"

"Hoh?"

Xu Tao's lips curled up slightly. "Drinks, you say? My palate is a bit hard to please, but I'll see what they have to offer at least."

"Haha! Don't worry, I'm picky with liquor myself!" He cackled. "I can even bet you this treasured ring of mine in the off chance you don't like any of it!"

"Now, a bet huh? You really are full of surprises."

Xu Tao chuckled before waving his fingers, pulling out an item from his Storage Pouch. The item seemed to be a simple knife, with a bold blade and plain wooden handle. However, as soon as Alexis laid his eyes on it, his expression froze.

"Then, to be fair, I'll bet this treasured Cloud Knife. It's one of my collections, so it should be just as precious as that ring of yours."

"..."

Alexis heard Xu Tao's words, but he couldn't believe his ears. Matching quality? The knife was definitely worth more than even a dozen of his rings! Just the Qi emanating from it was enough to give him goosebumps!

"Damn!" He cursed as soon as he returned to his senses. "Then, the bet is on! No taking back the bets, you hear?! This is a man-to-man conversation!"

"Haha, of course I won't go back on my word."

With an excited gait, Alexis pulled Xu Tao toward the entrance. Two bouncers stood on either side of the door, their bodies about thrice as wide as Xu Tao's. They looked strong at a glance, not fat, but muscular... but definitely nothing when compared to either of the two entering.

"Sir Alexis, welcome."

Without even having to show an ID or his Black VIP Card, they managed to get through security and reach the door. Upon entering, the scenery made Xu Tao raise a brow.

"Welcome, customers~!"

Right by the entrance, beauties lined up on either side of the red-carpeted floor. There were about eight of them, each wearing dresses that showed off their natural beauty without looking too vulgar. A perfect balance between aesthetics and sensuality!

'Their looks alone can rival the beauty of a Heavenly Celestial Nymph!'

A bar with attendants on the level of Celestial Nymphs... their appearance alone made him look forward to the wine they would offer!

"It's been a while, Sir Alex." And right then, a new woman walked down the hallway.

A woman wearing a pure white, flared dress. A high slit ran past her hip line on the right, exposing a good portion of her long leg and plump thigh. Long orange hair in a gentle wave, and a pair of soul-grabbing purple eyes.

If the girls who were lined up near the entrance were compared to the stars, then she was no doubt a sun. Blinding and elegant, exuding strong brilliance and a commanding presence.

"Ah, Miss Veronica, so you are here today." Alexis smiled.

He even walked over, holding the woman's left hand, and kissed its back, greeting her casually. "It truly has been a while. I was busy with a lot of things, after all."

"I see. As expected of the head of the Campbell Family, I suppose?"

Pleasantries didn't last long as her purple gaze loomed over the new face. "And? I'm guessing you're here to enjoy the night?"

"Ah, yes!" Alexis smiled, moving to where Xu Tao was, and introducing him. "I'm here to share drinks with my daughter's Master. Please prepare the best room, with all your best drinks!"

"I see... so that's how it is."

Veronica smiled thinly, nodding her head.

She then turned to one of the girls beside her and whispered a few words, making her move as fast as she physically could.

"Then, please, this way. Follow me, good sirs."

"Hmm? You're guiding us today?" Alexis asked, surprised. "Normally, you'd say you're too busy to even spare time to do that..."

Without turning back, just a slight glance behind, she smiled. "Well, with such esteemed guests, it's natural for me, the owner, to lead you to your table, at the least."

"I see..."

They moved at a controlled pace, one step a second. Alexis kept trying to chat Veronica up the entire time, while Xu Tao just kept looking around.

He was observing everyone there—the girls, the visitors, the bodyguards of those visitors, and many more. As he did, he noticed one thing that made him narrow his gaze. He turned toward Veronica's back, suspicion in his eyes, but didn't voice a word.

After riding the elevator, they arrived at a private room on the penthouse floor. It was a private space that was only used by Alexis and his associates, so right then, no other guests could be seen, only the hostesses holding various bottles of wine and spirits in hand.

"Alright then!" Alexis walked toward the sofa, and jumped into it, relaxing instantly. "Let's see if my selection can win me our bet!"

Xu Tao's expression was blank for a moment, before a resigned smile crossed his face. He decided to push aside his suspicions and simply enjoy the night.

As soon as the two sat down, several women moved with practiced efficiency. Two beauties, one wearing a blue cocktail dress, the other a green party dress, moved to Alexis's sides as if to lock him in.

The bottles in their hands looked so expensive, lidded with gold all over. Talking about price, then a cup from that bottle would be enough to buy a small house—land, building, taxes and all.

"What is there to hide? Try this out, Master Xu Tao! This is the best of the best among all the liquor they have in this place!" Alexis claimed, his lips curled into a confident grin.

The woman to his right smiled before carefully uncorking the bottle with ease, and pouring it into a wine glass that was set on the table beforehand.

Amber-colored liquid fell like a waterfall, fluid and clear. At the same time, a fruity fragrance wafted over Xu Tao's nose. The scent alone was enough to make him gulp, comparable to the best liquors he had tasted back in the Cultivation World.

"I see..." Xu Tao didn't hesitate, grabbing the glass. "Deciding the battle with the first choice, is it?"

Alexis claimed this was the "best" drink available within the establishment. Thus, if Xu Tao wasn't impressed by it, then the bet would end with his victory. A one-shot gamble!

Of course, he didn't drink it immediately.

Like a connoisseur, he spun the wine around, enjoying the visuals of it sloshing around, along with the fruity scent coming from it.

Finally, after raising his expectations to the limit, he brought the glass to his lips and took a small sip.

"...!"

And as soon as he did, his eyes opened wide with shock.

It had a gentle consistency, despite having quite a high alcohol content. It slid down his throat without trouble, leaving a fruity aftertaste, similar to that of flavored wine. However, not only that— as soon as it reached his stomach, it started radiating a gentle warmth.

"This... is good!" He could only comment honestly.

Although it fell short of the best wine Xu Tao had partaken in the past, it definitely wasn't below his standards. It was worthy enough to be drunk by him!

"Yes!" Alexis cheered, laughing out loud. "Hahaha! Then, the bet is my win, right?!"

Xu Tao smiled, shaking his head. He didn't really think he'd lose a bet, but it was a fair one. He'd rather not smear his name and prestige just for a small bet.

"Alright, it's yours now." Xu Tao sighed, waving a finger.

The small knife he put up for his bet flew toward Alexis, floating just a few inches off the table in front of him. With trembling hands, he went and grabbed it. Gently, as if embracing a woman for the first time.

The cold grip, the sharp edge, and the endlessly streaming Qi coming from it.

Alexis knew he wasn't mistaken. This treasure was definitely dozens, no, hundreds of times better than his treasured ring!

His lips slowly rose as reality caught up to him.

"Hahah! I got another priceless treasure!" He cheered, raising the blade above his head. "Everyone! Today's a day worth celebrating! Girls, drink to your heart's content!"

As he said so, he grabbed the opened bottle from the woman to his right and downed it directly. He looked like a drunkard drinking beer that tasted like piss, but the bottle he was chugging could buy a car with a single mouthful!

Xu Tao, although he lost the dagger, didn't feel like he made a bad bet. After all, in exchange for it, he discovered the existence of a liquor that could satisfy his taste buds.

"Cheers!"

The two drank their night away, talking jovially with each other.

But not for long.

After two hours, Alexis was already sprawled on the table, snoozing.

Despite his bragging, his tolerance didn't seem to be that good. Xu Tao just watched as two bodyguard-looking guys came and dragged him home. As for Xu Tao, after finishing his 20th bottle...

"Ufufu...~!"

Two women went and grabbed his arms, leading him somewhere...

A room a floor below the penthouse.

And inside the room, a scantily clad woman, whose beauty wouldn't lose to Veronica's in the least, sat in the middle of the bed...

Staring at Xu Tao with a nervous, yet sensual gaze.

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