Outsmarting Each Other

As night fell, several bonfires were lit, crackling and sending sparks flying, creating a mesmerizing sight.

Chen An’nian and the coachman sat together, sharing a roasted rabbit and a large piece of venison.

The coachman took off his hip flask, took a sip, and handed it to Chen An’nian, saying, “Come, An’nian, have a sip as well.”

Chen An’nian took a bite of the tender rabbit meat and accepted the flask without hesitation, taking a gulp.

“Ha… it’s spicy…”

It was his first time drinking alcohol, and he almost choked.

Chen An’nian’s face immediately turned red, and he quickly opened his mouth to catch his breath.

“Haha… a man should drink,” the coachman laughed heartily, cutting a piece of meat with his knife and handing it to Chen An’nian.

“Come, drink and eat heartily, that’s what being a man is all about!”

Chen An’nian took it and imitated the coachman, throwing it directly into his mouth.

“Satisfying! I’ve never eaten like this in the sect,” he remarked.