Perfect World: Double Pupils are Invincible, I'm the Strongest in the Entire Map

"Monkey King, don't be nervous."

Ye Xiu stopped ten feet away, a warm smile on his face, his terrifying aura completely concealed.

"Passing by this blessed land, I caught the aroma of wine and came to ask for a cup. I wonder if the Great Sage would be willing to part with his cup?"

"Want...want some wine?"

The Monkey King was stunned. He had thought they were coming to seize his territory and kill monkeys, but this was all?

It glanced at the mischievous kid (Shi Hao) behind Ye Xiu, who was peeking out and drooling over it.

After taking another look at the boy (Shi Yi) with his deep aura and double pupils, she finally felt relieved.

These evil spirits are fine as long as they're not here to kill monkeys!

"Since... since you are honored guests, the Monkey Clan naturally welcomes you!"

The Monkey King was a man who could take things in stride, and immediately put away his golden cudgel.

The hairy-faced Thunder God forced out a smile that looked even uglier than a grimace.

"Ladies and gentlemen, please! There is a batch of freshly brewed century-old monkey wine in the cave, made from the essence of a hundred fruits!"

Inside the Water Curtain Cave lies a hidden world.

The cave is fully equipped with stone tables and benches, and the ceiling is inlaid with luminous pearls, making it as bright as day.

The Monkey King himself brought over several sealed stone jars. As soon as the mud seal was broken, an intensely rich aroma of wine instantly filled the entire cave.

The wine was amber in color, crystal clear, and seemed to contain fragments of stars floating in it. Just one whiff of it made one feel as if every pore on one's body was opening up, and one felt as if one were floating on air.

"Excellent wine!"

Shi Hao's eyes widened instantly, and his earlier frustration at not getting any meat vanished. Without any hesitation, he picked up a large stone bowl and started shoveling meat into his mouth.

"Gulp, gulp!"

This brat drank it heartily, downing half a bowl in one go.

The next moment, his face turned bright red, and wisps of white smoke rose from the top of his head, a sign of excess energy.

"Great! This is strong liquor! Much more potent than the chieftain's beast milk!"

Shi Hao, slurring his words, stood up unsteadily, feeling dizzy, and pointed at the Monkey King with a silly grin.

"Big Monkey, this wine is great! From now on, follow me, and I'll guarantee you'll live the high life!"

The Monkey King wiped away his cold sweat, forcing a smile: "Young friend, you have a great capacity for alcohol..."

But in his heart he was thinking: Where did this freak come from? He drank half a bowl of century-old monkey wine in one go and didn’t explode?

Shi Yi, on the other hand, appeared much more refined. He picked up his stone cup and took a small sip.

With his eyes closed, he felt the warm medicinal power coursing through his limbs and bones, repairing the last bit of hidden injury left by the previous bone removal.

Thank you for your hospitality.

Shi Yi put down his wine cup and nodded slightly to the Monkey King.

At this moment, much of the fierceness on his body dissipated, replaced by a youthful calmness.

Ye Xiu didn't stand on ceremony and poured himself a drink. Although the monkey wine wasn't of much use to him, its flavor was certainly rare.

Huo Ling'er and Yun Xi, being girls, only dared to sip their tea.

Before long, her face was as rosy as a peach blossom, her eyes were dreamy, and she looked even more beautiful in the amber glow of the wine.

"Brother Ye..."

Fueled by alcohol, Huo Ling'er mustered her courage and approached Ye Xiu, toying with her wine glass and gazing at his handsome profile with a somewhat infatuated look.

"After this trip to the Hundred Broken Mountains, where will you go? Will you go to the Fire Kingdom?"

This question quieted things down a bit inside the cave.

Even the drunken Shi Hao perked up his ears, and Shi Yi also looked over.

Ye Xiu put down his wine glass and looked through the water curtain towards the unknown distance.

"Baiduan Mountain is just the beginning."

His voice was calm, yet carried an undeniable certainty, as if whatever lay ahead was nothing more than dust beneath his feet.

The cave was quiet for a moment, with only the rushing sound of the waterfall outside the curtain of water and the occasional small bubbles rising from the leftover wine in the stone jar.

Huo Ling'er sipped the wine, taking small sips, the amber liquid reflecting a rosy glow on her cheeks.

A few stray hairs at her temples curled slightly from the steam and clung to her snow-white neck.

She was already strikingly beautiful, and now, fueled by the alcohol, her phoenix eyes shimmered with tears.

She has lost some of the princess's dignity and gained more of a young girl's tenderness.

She quietly moved closer to Ye Xiu, her skirt brushing lightly against the stone bench, making a very soft rustling sound.

When her shoulder was almost touching his sleeve, she leaned gently towards him as if she had made up her mind.

The movements were light, yet carried an undisguised dependence.

Her forehead rested on Ye Xiu's shoulder, her nose brushing against his clothes, her breath warm and her voice soft as if soaked in wine:

"Brother Ye...you're always like this, looking so far ahead."

"But I...I'm a little scared."

"What are you afraid of?" she didn't finish her sentence, only burying her face even lower.

It was as if she was afraid he would see the panic in her eyes, or as if she wanted to hide herself in the shadow of that white coat.

Her hair was loose, with a few strands unruly sliding down to Ye Xiu's neck, carrying a faint scent of fire-attribute spiritual herbs and the soft, sweet fragrance unique to young girls.

Ye Xiu turned his head to look at her.

Huo Ling'er's eyelashes trembled, as if she sensed his gaze, but she didn't look up. Instead, she snuggled closer to him.

She gently gripped the corner of his sleeve with both hands, her fingertips turning slightly white from the force.

"I know you're very strong... so strong that no one can catch up with you."

"But I just want... to be closer to you."

The sound grew softer and softer until it was almost like a mosquito's hum, but the last syllable carried a hint of aggrieved softness.

She was almost leaning against him, and even through her clothes, he could feel her body temperature rising due to the alcohol.

Like a small flame, it burns and makes one's heart itch, yet one is reluctant to push it away.

Shi Hao, holding the wine jar, made a drunken "Eh" sound, just about to say something.

Shi Yi slapped him, covered his mouth, and dragged him to the cave entrance to "see the scenery."

Yunxi lowered her head and sipped her wine, her ear tips turning red, but she couldn't help but secretly look up at him.

There was envy in his eyes, and a hint of bitterness that he couldn't quite put his finger on.

The Monkey King, being quite sensible, chuckled and led a group of little monkeys to retreat outside the water curtain, leaving the entire cave to them.

Alcohol is merely a medium.

True feelings come from the very core!

The cave was softly lit and filled with the aroma of wine.

Ye Xiu looked at the Fire Kingdom princess in his arms, who was usually carefree and dared to yell at unruly children.

At this moment, she curled up beside him like a kitten, so quiet that only her breathing could be heard.

He didn't push her away in the end, but only raised his hand to gently smooth her disheveled hair, his fingertips brushing against her burning earlobe.

Huo Ling'er trembled slightly, but gripped his sleeve even tighter.

"Don't be afraid."

Ye Xiu's voice was low, with a hint of amusement.

"The road ahead is long, and I can't walk fast."

Huo Ling'er didn't speak, but buried her face even deeper, though a tiny smile quietly appeared at the corner of her mouth.

Outside the water curtain, the setting sun casts its last rays into the cave.

The two figures were stretched out long and overlapped, like a quiet silhouette.

Deep within the Hundred Broken Mountains, a rare moment of tranquility...