After the time travel, my cheat program disappeared.

She continued to ponder, convinced that the tavern owner wouldn't harm her.

perhaps--

The tavern owner's affection level towards him is "until death do us part".

However, after what happened with Ran Menghuan, Shi Yan suddenly became somewhat distrustful of the "unwavering loyalty" rating.

The tavern owner certainly wouldn't 'harm' herself.

However, there's also the possibility that they have ulterior motives.

After all, not every girl can accept that the person she loves is actually a womanizer.

For a fleeting moment, Shi Yan seemed to see images of Ryugu Rena, Katsura Kotonoha, or Asakura Ryoko carrying various fine swords.

However... the proprietress is probably not that type.

Although bound by the "agreement," she cannot take the initiative to attack herself.

But Shi Yan had a feeling that she had a hundred or a thousand ways to bypass that "agreement" and completely take advantage of her.

Even... whether that "agreement" actually exists is a question.

So the proprietress isn't the type to have a good knife.

In Shi Yan's view, everything the proprietress did was to please him.

This was the only thing he could hold onto in his 'war' with the tavern owner.

Therefore, it doesn't matter if some details about my background are known.

Taking a deep breath, Shi Yan slowly regained her composure.

She pushed the empty glass back to the tavern owner.

The proprietress's lips suddenly curled into an almost pleased smile.

"Ugh~~~"

"The little girl looks so cute when she's frightened."

"A new collection of emojis~~~"

"Shy, startled... Today is truly a wonderful day."

"And... the way she calmed down so quickly was super cute."

"But as expected... I prefer looking absent-minded."

"But I've already collected those expressions, so what kind of expressions should I collect next...?"

"Little sister, do you need any other information?"

Carefully... even overly carefully, the tavern owner took back her glass, her eyes brimming with laughter.

"No need," Shi Yan shook his head.

I had a feeling that the prompt was enough.

Most importantly... the cool, gliding liquor down my throat seemed to have already begun to take effect.

The intense spiritual energy began to surge and boil within his internal organs.

A tempting, flushed look had already begun to spread across Shi Yan's face.

Even my back was gradually soaked with sweat.

Even without the addition of "Drunken Immortal Brew," the wine specially made for Shi Yan by the tavern owner could hardly be an ordinary fine wine.

That was "Enlightenment Wine," specially supplied to cultivators preparing to break through to the Tribulation Realm.

Drinking it can greatly enhance a cultivator's understanding of the laws and other related concepts.

The tavern owner specially named it... "Spring Breeze Once Enhanced Version: The Flower Blooms Twice".

So~~~

Of course, there are also a tiny bit of side effects.

She rested her chin on her hand, watching Shi Yan's slightly tipsy expression with satisfaction.

"Seven-tenths drunk, great."

The grand project of collecting adorable little girls' alluring expressions has taken another step forward.

"This is just a small step for Mo Shu, but a giant leap for all the girls who love Shi Yan."

In her heart, the young woman holding the picture book was waving her fist.

Shi Yan shook his head.

"Is the little sister drunk?" The woman's soft voice sounded drawn out to Shi Yan.

"Would you like to rest here for a while?"

"My desk is quite big."

The senses of the entire world seem to be magnified infinitely.

Shi Yan could even feel the soft fur on his chest, which gently touched his skin with each breath of the kitten in his arms, and the kitten's nervous trembling.

Not only that—

Even the rules of swordsmanship, the aura of magic such as heaven, earth, wind, thunder, water, fire, and swamp, all transformed into a dazzling array of colors that could be seen in the field of vision.

The things this woman drinks are definitely not bad.

However... it usually comes with some side effects.

Shi Yan gave a soft, muffled hum, then sat up straight. "I'm not...drunk..."

The tavern owner suddenly gave a resigned smile.

The teacher lowered his guard.

However, the next second, the tavern owner gracefully stood up.

There was absolutely no chance for Shi Yan to struggle.

The next instant, the proprietress had already tightly embraced Shi Yan across the counter, easily taking away Shi Yan's chance to struggle.

Feng Manlou was trapped between the two women, and could only stare blankly upwards.

Shi Yan struggled for almost a minute before finally being freed.

The tavern owner had taken away nearly 30% of his drunkenness, and he was much more lucid.

Heaving from his heavy breathing, Shi Yan looked at the woman in front of him who seemed to have done nothing and nothing at all.

Everyone in the tavern was stunned; their jaws nearly dropped to the floor.

What did they just see?!

“According to the ‘agreement’…” Shi Yan covered his mouth with his right hand.

"I didn't lay a hand on the little girl." A bewildered look crossed the tavern owner's face, but a genuine smile spread across her lips. "I was clearly helping the little girl check—"

"See the world."

dong dong——

Shi Yan's heart skipped a beat. Only then did she notice... that it seemed to be stuck in the trajectory of this world.

The white lines danced in the tavern before finally being pressed against the counter.

Now... in my arms.

That was the trajectory of Feng Manlou.

The world's attributes are clamoring, resonating, and celebrating for hearing their voices.

Only the woman before him... was as deep as a black hole that could suck everything in.

With a blink, Shi Yan escaped from that state again.

She carried Feng Manlou away in a disheveled state.

"Wait..."

"You just wait..."

The teacher's words were written down in his heart in a little notebook.

The notebook was filled with his failures when facing this woman.

The tavern owner watched as the wooden gate at the tavern entrance was pushed open.

She glanced around at the dumbfounded monks and refugees in the tavern, then lightly tapped her knuckles on the counter.

moment--

It was as if the entire tavern had been reset, and the people returned to their expressions before Shi Yan arrived, some dismissive, some anxious.

The tavern owner carefully picked up the glass in front of her and filled it to the brim.

"So sweet—"

She held her wine glass, revealing an alluring expression that seemed to convey both relief and subtle disappointment.

But... something's still missing.

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Shi Yan carried Feng Manlou as they fled the tavern.

She stopped in an alleyway.

The aroma of wine seemed to linger on my lips and teeth.

Actually, Shi Yan doesn't like drinking, but that woman... always manages to figure out Shi Yan's preferences and mix drinks that Shi Yan can accept.

Then--

Once Shi Yan drank it, he was already on a sinking ship.