Cultivating Immortality Through a Hundred Lifetimes: I Possess the Heavenly Book of Merit

Lin Jiu noticed both of their reactions. His crescent-shaped eyes curved even more, and it was unclear what he was thinking.

The wine is a spiritual wine, clear in color and rich in aroma. When poured into a glass, a thin layer of spiritual mist rises to the surface.

"This is a century-old spirit fruit wine, brewed from seven kinds of spirit fruits. It is slightly beneficial to cultivation. Please have a taste."

Zhou Yan picked up his wine cup, drank it all in one gulp, and exclaimed, "Excellent wine!"

Yu Yan also picked up his wine glass and took a small sip.

The wine was indeed excellent, smooth on the palate, with a sweet aftertaste and a subtle, delicate charm. But he didn't drink much, only taking a small sip.

Lin Shi didn't mind, and continued drinking, eating, and chatting.

He talked about trivial things.

He inquired about the local customs and culture of the upper three levels, the scenery of the courtyard in the forest, and the spirit fish and birds he kept. Occasionally, he would ask about their lives on the lower three levels and about the daily lives of the wandering cultivators.

It's like a hospitable host chatting with guests.

After several rounds of drinks...

Zhou Yan was already quite drunk.

He wasn't a good drinker to begin with, and after indulging in sensual pleasures in the illusion for the past two weeks, his body was already severely depleted.

Now, after a few cups of spirit wine, without circulating his spiritual energy to expel the alcohol, he simply lets the effects of the alcohol rise, and he is already feeling dizzy.

"Young Master Lin... Young Master Lin Shi," he stammered, holding his wine glass.

"Your wine...it's truly excellent! I, Zhou Yanzai, have been navigating the lower three levels for so many years, and this is the first time I've tasted such fine wine!"

Lin Shi smiled at him and raised his wine glass: "I'm glad Fellow Daoist Zhou likes it. Come, have another drink."

"well!"

Zhou Yan picked up his wine glass and drank it all in one gulp.

Yu Yan sat to the side, watching this scene, his brows furrowing slightly.

Is Lin Shi trying to get people drunk?

Although he didn't explicitly urge Zhou Yan to drink, every time he raised his glass, it was aimed at Zhou Yan.

Zhou Yan was not a very wary person to begin with, and in addition, the illusion had drained his body in the past two weeks, greatly reducing his self-control. After a few drinks, he knew nothing more.

Sure enough, Lin Shi put down his wine glass and began to subtly probe for information.

"Fellow Daoist Zhou," his voice was gentle, possessing a magical quality that could soothe and relax, "you've come to the third floor to find my elder brother?"

Zhou Yan nodded, slurring his words, "Yes...yes, find Young Master Lin Jiu."

"Oh?" Lin Shi raised an eyebrow. "What business do you have with my brother?"

"Delivering...delivering something." Zhou Yan hiccuped.

"We've come to deliver something."

"What is it?"

"I...I don't know." Zhou Yan shook his head, still somewhat wary, and didn't reveal everything.

"Also, it can only be given to Young Master Lin Jiu himself."

Lin Shi's smile remained unchanged, but a thoughtful look flashed in his narrowed eyes.

"I'm his cousin, but it wouldn't hurt to tell me, would it?"

"Hmm?" Zhou Yan rubbed his eyes.

"That won't do. It concerns ten thousand spirit stones; how can I just tell you that so easily?"

Hey, hey, hey, how come you're about to spill everything?

Yu Yan listened from the side, secretly groaning in his heart.

Zhou Yan, that guy, really makes mistakes when he drinks. How could he possibly tell anyone about something like this?

He was about to interrupt when he saw Zhou Yan pick up his wine glass again and raise it towards Lin Shi.

"Young Master Lin, you...you've been so kind to me. You arranged accommodations, gave me the token, and even...you even treated me to drinks. I, Zhou Yan, will remember your kindness!"

After saying that, he drank it all in one gulp.

Lin Shi smiled and drank a glass with him, then continued, "Where is that thing? Who has it now?"

Zhou Yan pointed at Yu Yan: "It's...it's on Lao Yu. He's meticulous, so I entrusted it to him for safekeeping."

Lin Shi turned his gaze to Yu Yan, his smile deepening.

Yu Yan felt a chill run down his spine.

Lin Shi was indeed eyeing that thing.

I just didn't expect Zhou Yan to lie under these circumstances.

Lin Xiao's skull is still safely in Zhou Yan's storage bag.

So that's what they wanted to achieve.

However, we can't let Lin Shi ask any more questions.

He took a deep breath, picked up his wine glass, and raised it towards Zhou Yan.

"Brother Zhou, come, have another drink."

Zhou Yan was stunned for a moment, then overjoyed: "Old Yu, you...you drink too? Great! It's been so long since we brothers drank together!"

He picked up his wine glass, clinked it with Yu Yan's, and then drank it all in one gulp.

Yu Yan also drank it.

But he drank very little, only taking a small sip.

Moreover, he had been secretly circulating his spiritual energy to expel the alcohol from his body. So, although he had drunk quite a bit, his mind remained clear.

And so he kept pouring wine into Zhou Yan's cup.

One cup after another.

Zhou Yan accepted all the drinks offered, drinking until his face was flushed and his eyes were almost closed.

Finally, after drinking three more cups, Zhou Yan's head lolled to the side and he slumped onto the table.

The sound of snoring began.

He fell asleep.

Yu Yan put down his wine glass and looked at Lin Shi.

Lin Shiye looked at him, his smile unchanged, but a hint of amusement appeared in his narrowed eyes.

"Fellow Daoist Yu is indeed cautious."

Yu Yan remained silent.

Lin Shi didn't mind. He raised his hand and patted it gently.

Snapped.

A crisp sound.

The maids standing in the corner and the two guards at the door bowed in unison and then left.

The door closed.

Only the two of them remained in the hall.

Lin Shi picked up his wine glass, took a small sip, then put it down and looked at Yu Yan.

"Fellow Daoist Yu," his voice remained gentle, but his tone became serious, "since Fellow Daoist Zhou is already asleep, let's get straight to the point."

Yu Yan looked at him and slowly asked, "What would Young Master Lin Shi like to discuss?"

Lin Shi smiled, but instead of answering directly, she said something that made Yu Yan's heart skip a beat.

"It is unknown who leaked the information that Lin Jiu had previously sent people to murder his clansmen. The Lin clan patriarch has temporarily stripped him of his qualification as a candidate for young clan patriarch."

Yu Yan's pupils contracted slightly.

Seeing Yu Yan's reaction, Lin Shi's smile deepened.

"Fellow Daoist Yu, are you surprised?"

Yu Yan shook his head.

"I just never expected that we would get involved with someone of such high status."

Lin Shi didn't respond to him, and continued speaking to herself:

"Fellow Daoist Yu, you may not know this, but while my Lin family appears to have strict rules on the surface, the struggles behind the scenes have never ceased."

He paused.

"My third brother, Lin Jiu, although born out of wedlock, has always been ambitious. Over the years, he has been winning people over and cultivating his power within the family, all for the sake of one day becoming the young clan leader."

"He just didn't expect that someone would expose him."

"To expose his unscrupulous actions in pursuing his goals, even at the cost of harming his own people."

Ha ha.

You're the one who exposed him, aren't you?

Lin Jiu, you really are your brother's good younger brother.

Yu Yan lowered his head, closed his eyes, and remained silent.

Lin Shi was still talking,

"Now, I need a crucial piece of evidence that can help our Lin family thoroughly prove Lin Jiu's crimes."