Chapter One: Brotherhood is not to be measured by wine; a man must draw his sword in the world!

If this continues, it will truly be unsustainable

This joke from Yun Shao is truly exceptional... Hahaha, I will rely on this joke to get through the next six months...

Wu Wenyuan is the person we have been monitoring for six months; therefore, during the raid, I made some arrangements, and indeed found that there was a hidden chamber within Wu Wenyuan's secret room; after the raiders left, I personally went to retrieve the items from this hidden chamber

As the lights begin to shine, the illumination falls upon this person's face, and everyone is suddenly dazzled!

As night falls, Yun Yang steps out.

After the fierce confrontation, Yun Yang's gaze instantly dimmed. He was uncertain when he would be able to restore his cultivation. There were countless matters awaiting his attention, yet he found himself devoid of any cultivation.

Baiyun Tower

The elder stood upright; every time he stood behind his young master, there was always a sense of heartfelt respect. Although the young master was severely injured and had lost all his cultivation, now he was as powerless as a person unable to tie up a chicken; he seemed so frail that even a gust of wind could knock him down. However, he still exuded an aura that made anyone feel he was inviolable.

What is the second matter? Yun Yang asked

Understood

Their gazes met for a moment, and each one thought to themselves: "Damn it, all six of them are bastards! So am I... Who would welcome this guy... Who is the real bastard!"

This bastard is treating again, my goodness... what am I to do!

In the lobby, seven elegantly dressed young gentlemen were gathered together. Each of these seven individuals was a regular patron of the Baiyun Building, and every time they visited, they were filled with confidence and ambition, their faces beaming with joy, looking down upon everything around them.

After three rounds of wine and five flavors of dishes

Haha, all my good friends have indeed come, truly flattering. Yun Yang smiled gracefully: "Please, please take a seat in the elegant room. It has been a long time since we last met, this time, let us have a good drink."

Yun Yang looked at the dishes on the table and sighed, "This meal is quite expensive today..."

... ...

I will not go

The courtyard where the seven noble families' young masters reside is filled with furious howls

Yun Yang coughed once and said, "Since all the brothers are here, I have something to say on my side that I cannot hold back. I feel a bit embarrassed..."

"Well, before the meal, I told a joke, and everyone felt that it could sustain a year's worth of joy." Yun Yang said, "Actually, this time it doesn't require much, seven million taels of silver, I believe, would be enough to support the brothers until they hear the next joke..."

... ... grass !

Several young waitresses simultaneously lowered their heads, their beautiful eyes sparkling with light, feeling as if their hearts were racing like startled deer, and their faces instantly turned a shade of crimson

The military apprehended high-ranking officials of the court; Lao Mei was able to enter, find the secrets in the hidden chamber under the watchful eyes of everyone, and conceal them; moreover, in the most heavily guarded place, she managed to retrieve the items.

The young man with the surname Ma turned pale and hurriedly said: "No way, I didn't say that. Who would dare to disregard Young Master Yun's face? Haha..."

One of the young gentlemen gritted his teeth and said: "Yun Shao, we will not drink any more wine. Just tell us directly, how much do you want this time?"

Lunch is ready

A deep sorrow revealed itself on his face, and within the depths of his eyes, a profound pain swept through.

The faces of the seven young masters simultaneously turned into that of a bitter melon: "I wonder how much Young Master Yun needs?"

Yun Yang said

Once upon a time, there was a rabbit. One day, it got drunk and actually assaulted a bear... Yun Yang casually told this joke, which was not funny at all, yet the seven young masters laughed as if they had heard the most hilarious joke in the world, doubling over in laughter.

It seems that this excruciating pain can remind him of something, engrave something in his memory. Only then can he feel a little better

seventy percent full

This young gentleman ... ... truly ... ... handsome! ... If only I could ...

Moreover, there are other significant expenses.

I am laughing so hard that my stomach hurts

Although the young master does not eat in an unseemly manner, on the contrary, he is filled with elegance... but...! ... a full fifty-six pounds of dark beast meat!

Yun Yang nodded and said, "Young Master Qin is indeed noble in character, then I shall not be polite."

Yun Yang did not speak, he simply listened

I enjoy using my intellect; I appreciate solving problems with wisdom. However, when I can resolve an issue through strength, I never engage my mind.

Lifting the wine cup, he tilted his head back and drank it all down. The fine wine in his mouth felt as bitter as huanglian.

A faint smile emerged on his face

Young Master Ma had a face that looked as if he had eaten excrement. The expressions of the other six were equally remarkable

I just feel like a fool, one million is just one million, why say more...

At this moment, the people in the restaurant are somewhat astonished

He sat lazily in a deep purple robe on a chair under the wisteria trellis in the courtyard, his gaze seemingly fixed on the wisteria flowers that shaded half of the yard, yet it appeared as if he was penetrating the space of this world, landing in another dimension

Of course! Young Master Zhang hurriedly said: "With a person like Young Master Yun, anyone who does not welcome him would truly be... truly lacking in appreciation!"

However, Yun Yang is not surprised by this at all

Old Mei's old face twitched violently

However, Lao Mei did not hesitate to respond: "Yes." She then added: "Young Master, it is said that the military intends to use Wu Wenyuan and a group of traitors' heads to honor the Nine Sovereigns."

How can we bring Wu Wenyuan over from the Ministry of Justice's prison now?

He walked slowly, the injuries within his body rendering him utterly unable to exert any strength. With each step, his internal organs felt as if they were being scorched by fire. Yet, a faint smile remained on his face

I believe that for the coming year, I will smile every time I think of it, hahaha

While speaking, glancing at others.

However, if someone were to see his smile at this moment, they would surely be taken aback

At the dining table

Old Mei's mouth twitched slightly, and she said: "Yes."

Just now

The most luxurious restaurant in the imperial capital of the Yutang Empire, Tiantang City

Yun Yang frowned

Old Mei coughed once and turned her face away

What has happened here

The other six looked at Young Master Ma with sympathy, feeling a wave of schadenfreude

What exactly happened to the young master?

Oh heavens and earth, I implore you to strike him down with lightning... he is nothing but a vampire... every time I have money, he treats me to a meal...

Seven elegantly dressed young gentlemen appeared, each wearing a face of resentment, as if mourning a loss, sighing heavily. ... A few of them were still cursing in a foul manner; all were filled with discontent and indignation

An invitation letter

Before she finished speaking, Yun Yang raised her face and smiled at him, saying: "You take 2 million."

I just like friends like Master Ma, who are generous, loyal, and open-hearted!" Yun Yang said with appreciation, "Who would ever think they have too many friends like this?

"Not a small amount..." Young Master Ma hurriedly interrupted, with a pained expression: "Two hundred thousand is two hundred thousand, it's settled then, Young Master Yun, I toast to you."

Although the body is somewhat slender and the complexion appears slightly pale, it adds a unique charm of melancholy.

Young Master Ma said with a苦脸: "Young Master Yun, it's not that I am unwilling to take it, but rather that right now... the family business is suffering losses, and everything is not going well..."

Upon hearing the words "Nine Sovereigns," Yun Yang's face turned pale, as if at that moment, his heart had been stabbed with a knife, causing a painful spasm. He said, "I know my limits"

At a rough glance, it weighs around 40 to 50 jin

The sound of footsteps emerged behind.

Since the young master returned a year ago, battered and bruised, his appetite has suddenly become terrifying

Father, give me some money, Yunyang is treating again

I knew that this time would inevitably involve significant expenses, but I never expected that it would be much more brutal than the previous occasions

Behind him, Yun Yang consumed the last piece of the mysterious beast meat, then tossed the life-prolonging pill from the Pill King's Palace into his mouth. After a moment's thought, he also swallowed the essence core of the sixth-level mysterious beast.

- Yun Yang's Quotations

A trace of sternness gradually appeared on Yun Yang's face: "Year! The plan for the year lies in spring! On the tenth day of the first month... you all are finally going to show yourselves?"

But this cup of wine, I do not know how much it is worth

The young gentlemen responded enthusiastically, harmoniously making their way upstairs. ... As soon as they turned around, the expressions on their faces twisted, as if they were about to cry ...

This feeling is very strange, seemingly without reason, yet it truly exists

These two items alone are worth their weight in gold

The light illuminated half of his profile, evoking a stunning impression of "such a person is rare in the world".

It is a mountain of exotic beast meat. A wave of unusual fragrance wafts through the air. However, this quantity is rather excessive.

Young Master Ma spoke as if he were about to cry: "Please, Young Master Yun, go ahead and speak."

Old Plum Road: "Yes"

"Not a little, but quite a lot indeed." The seven young masters were at a loss for tears.

Before the words were finished, Young Master Qin had already interrupted, saying: "It's just a meal, how can I let Young Master Yun spend money? I'll take care of it!"

The silhouette at the door is slowly approaching, and as it moves, the deep purple robe, almost approaching a blackish blue, exudes an air of nobility and dreaminess

Well, since everyone is so welcoming to me, I will speak frankly. Yun Yang smiled a little awkwardly and said: "Recently, I have been a bit short on funds, so I am reaching out to my brothers, haha, to think of a way.

Just as I was thinking, I heard the young master say: "Send invitations to Ma, Liu, Zhang, Qin, and Ling. Tonight, I will host a banquet at Baiyun Tower"

Yun Yang did not turn back and said, "Lao Mei, what is the matter?"

There are two matters. Old Mei stated succinctly: The first matter is that the military suddenly took action, sweeping through the home of Left Minister Wu Wenyuan, as well as the homes of several officials from the Censorate; it is said that the old marshal Qiu Jianhan personally ordered this, deploying elite military forces, and the entire Wu family was captured in one fell swoop, with Wu Wenyuan being imprisoned in the celestial prison

Inside, there is a token, a jade pendant, a pill, and a beast core

At this time every day, it is what he least wishes to see; the young master, who is usually elegant and noble like a figure in a painting, is alone, having to consume such a large amount of meat

"Well, Wu Wenyuan is charged with... treason; suspected involvement in the Battle of the Nine Sovereigns at Tianxuanyan," Lao Mei concluded.

You talk too much

Young Master Qin wore a pained expression: "Not at all, we are all brothers here"

Yun Yang nodded slightly and said, "Understood"

Lao Mei followed behind him, watching her young master's figure, yet distinctly feeling a sense of alienation and loneliness that did not belong to this mortal world.

All the young gentlemen nodded in agreement, saying: "Indeed, indeed. Anyone who does not welcome Young Master Yun is a complete fool"

Please

This sharpness flashed by; however, the few blooming and vibrant orchids in front of him suddenly trembled slightly, gracefully falling, and before they could touch the ground, they had already withered

A shadow flickered at the door, and a figure was already standing at the entrance

Yun Yang did not speak, but Lao Mei clearly saw that when he heard the words "Tian Xuan Ya," Yun Yang's body suddenly trembled.

Please

Stunning

At this moment, the gaze suddenly became as sharp as a blade

Then, the other six brothers, I believe, would not think that one million is too little

Yun Yang sighed and began to eat

"We are out of money." Lao Mei felt somewhat embarrassed: "We still have a few tens of thousands of taels of silver left, but I estimate it will only last until tomorrow evening"

... ...

In the twilight's dim light, the flowing robe appears to be black, yet seems to be deep blue; as one moves, there is a subtle chill and detachment that belongs to the black, yet it also carries a hint of deep blue mystery. The fabric flutters, revealing a trace of elegant and noble dreamlike purple, which flickers faintly.

His features are like meticulously carved jade, with delicately arched eyebrows that are neither fully curved nor straight, deep and dark eyes resembling two bottomless wells, not very distinct double eyelids, a straight nose with a slight upward tilt, and lips that are small, neither too thin nor too thick. When he is not speaking, they resemble a rose about to bloom

Moreover, Lao Mei will certainly say

Old Mei followed closely beside him, mirroring his every step

Yun Yang smiled and nodded: "It seems that everyone welcomes me."

Seven million taels? One million per person?

Whoever leaves is a bastard

Old Mei hurriedly said: "The token has seven characters written on it: 'A year's plan starts in spring!' The jade pendant is inscribed with: 'The tenth day of the first month.' The elixir is the life-prolonging elixir from the Dan Wang Hall; the beast elixir is the profound elixir of the sixth-level mysterious beast, the Qing Tou Eagle."

As everyone settled into their seats, Lao Mei stood silently behind Yun Yang, motionless, with a blank expression on her face

The seven young gentlemen had faces as pale as the color of earth

I have no money

Oh my goodness

Lao Mei felt that the temperature around her was continuously dropping, a chill emanating from the depths of her heart, permeating the small courtyard

What is the size of this meal?

This time, I actually have to drink alcohol. ... In the past, there was never such good treatment ...

"Young master." An elder stood respectfully behind him

Within this faint smile, there seems to be an aura of death and bloodshed akin to a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood! It is as if the gates of hell have opened, unleashing a multitude of spirits!

Brotherhood is not to be measured by wine, a man must draw his sword in the world

I... Mr. Ma's expression suddenly stiffened: "This..."

Indeed, indeed, Young Master Yun's prestige is greater than the heavens, this cup of wine must be consumed. Several young gentlemen nodded repeatedly, their faces displaying an extremely forced smile, their laughter resembling that of a duck with its neck grasped, dry and suffocatingly unpleasant.

Yun Yang seemed to be quite fond of this phrase, unable to resist repeating it: "Brotherhood is not to be judged by wine, a man must draw his sword in the world!" After saying this, he raised his cup towards the void in a toast, as if inviting someone, and then drank it all in one go

He walks on the street, strolling gracefully and effortlessly

... ...

What kind of joke is so valuable

This matter is not surprising. It is merely the downfall of a high-ranking official in the court. In the Yu Tang Empire, such events are hardly worth a special report from Lao Mei. He knows that there will certainly be further developments.

The entire face exudes a beauty reminiscent of that of a woman

Two million is too little? Yun Yang said: Then let's make it three...

Today's joke is truly expensive

Yun Yang smiled gracefully, slightly tilted her head, and said in a friendly manner: "Why... does Young Master Ma not give me face? Not even a cup of wine will you drink?"

Old Mei has already retired

A meal must be filled with the ethereal meat of mystical beasts; moreover, it should weigh at least several dozen pounds. A single serving of mystical beast meat costs as much as 8,000 taels of silver

With a gentle and lingering chant, I raised my cup towards the sky in a toast, a cup of deep crimson wine, as it flowed into my belly. My gaze was dark, cold, and profound

It can even be said that more than ninety-nine percent of women in this world would not possess features as exquisite as his

... ...

However, such exquisite features, when gathered on his face, evoke a sense of coldness and severity. Like a cold deity above the clouds, indifferent to all the joys and sorrows of the mortal world

Yun Yang smiled gently: "In that case, please."

After a long while, Yun Yang said: "Bring Wu Wenyuan over. I will interrogate him personally"

Countless orchids suddenly fell without wind, transforming the entire courtyard as if a rain of flowers had descended

In a state of doubt

His face is like a whole piece of exquisite and flawless jade, with long black hair casually tied up on his head, strands of hair floating on both sides of his cheeks and behind his head. As the gentle breeze stirs, there is a sense of nonchalance that transcends the mundane world, and a solitude that seems to belong to another realm.