Chapter 166: Strolling Through Soto City, Dreamflower Brew

By the time Lin Ye arrived in Soto City in the afternoon and finished catching up with Xie Lin and Su Ying, the sky had already darkened into evening.

After leaving the courtyard behind the tavern, Xie Lin made an unexpected decision. To properly welcome Lin Ye, she cleared out all the customers from her tavern, announced a temporary closure, and personally led Lin Ye to the most renowned restaurant in Soto City for a meal.

Of course, Zhu Zhuqing and Golden Crocodile Douluo accompanied them.

However, the two remained silent throughout the journey, trailing behind as if they didn't exist. Perhaps they simply didn't want to interrupt Lin Ye's reunion with his old friends.

By the time dinner was over, night had fully fallen.

At Xie Lin's enthusiastic invitation, Lin Ye returned to the Phantom Tavern.

That evening, the tavern had no customers—only Xie Lin, Su Ying, and Lin Ye.

Just like in Evernight City back then, the three of them drank, laughed, and reminisced about life.

Lin Ye didn't have much to share about his time in Spirit Hall, so most of the conversation was led by Xie Lin.

With a slight flush on her cheeks from the alcohol, she recounted everything the Wild Bear Soul Hunting Group had experienced after Lin Ye left Evernight City.

A year after his departure, everyone had successfully achieved their personal goals, leading to the group's eventual disbandment. Each member went their separate ways.

Shi Yue and He Feng returned to their hometowns. Shi Yue used rare medicinal herbs obtained from Spirit Hall's treasury to help his son, whose martial soul had mutated, break through to Rank 30 and become a Soul Elder.

He Feng, on the other hand, managed to rise to nobility, securing a decent territory for himself. He even married several beautiful wives, living a life of luxury and contentment.

Luo An chose to continue his adventures, joining another Soul Hunting Group. By now, he had already reached the Soul Ancestor level.

As for Xie Lin and Su Ying, since they were both originally from Soto City, they decided to settle down here and open a tavern, leading a leisurely life.

While Lin Ye, Xie Lin, and Su Ying drank and chatted, a certain familiar presence was also there—Tang Yuan, the group's former mascot.

Unlike the three of them, who were indulging in drinks and conversation, Tang Yuan was fiercely battling a plate of nuts on the table.

Though all of them were soul masters and could use their soul power to stave off intoxication, none of them chose to do so. After all, this was a rare reunion among old friends.

By the end of the night, both Xie Lin and Su Ying were completely drunk, their faces flushed as they collapsed onto the table.

Meanwhile, Lin Ye remained unfazed. His expression didn't change in the slightest as he calmly took another sip of his drink.

"…How did they both get drunk?"

Shaking his head at the sight of the two women slumped over the table, Lin Ye sighed and stood up.

"They can't even handle their drinks, yet they don't think to use their soul power…"

With a hint of helplessness, Lin Ye lifted both women into his arms and carried them to the rooms behind the tavern.

After removing their shoes and tucking them into bed, he left the courtyard, grabbed Tang Yuan, and exited the tavern, making sure to lock the doors behind him before heading toward the Violet Orchid Grand Hotel.

As he walked under the moonlit sky, Lin Ye stretched lazily.

After drinking so much, he had worked up quite a sweat. A good bath was definitely in order tonight.

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The Next Day

Thanks to Xie Lin and Su Ying's enthusiasm, Lin Ye barely had time to digest breakfast before being dragged out for a day of shopping.

As his friend, Zhu Zhuqing was also pulled along.

However, this time, Golden Crocodile Douluo did not follow openly.

As Lin Ye's protector, there was no way he would let Lin Ye wander around alone. But instead of walking beside him, he chose to follow from a distance, ensuring Lin Ye's safety while remaining discreet.

Under Xie Lin and Su Ying's lead, Lin Ye and Zhu Zhuqing strolled through the bustling streets, sampling various famous street foods of Soto City.

At some point, the two women enthusiastically dragged Lin Ye into a clothing store, insisting he needed new outfits.

Lin Ye had always felt that the garments Spirit Hall tailored for him were already exquisite and luxurious. With several sets at his disposal, he saw no need to buy more.

However, upon learning that all of his outfits were essentially identical, Xie Lin and Su Ying were scandalized.

"How can you keep wearing the same thing all the time? That completely wastes your good looks and presence!"

Determined, they refused to let him leave without picking out new clothes.

Lin Ye initially wanted to refuse, but under their relentless persuasion, he had no choice but to enter the store.

It took almost an entire morning to finally settle on a few suitable outfits.

Meanwhile, Zhu Zhuqing, encouraged by Xie Lin and Su Ying, also selected a few new clothes for herself.

Unlike Lin Ye, she didn't seem to mind shopping at all. In fact, she appeared rather pleased, even engaging in lively discussions about clothing styles with the other two women.

Perhaps… this was just a natural difference between men and women.

Finally, after escaping from the clothing store, they realized it was almost noon.

The group planned to find a restaurant for lunch.

However, as they passed through a particular street, Su Ying suddenly grew excited and grabbed Xie Lin's arm.

"Xie Lin! Look! Look! Dreamflower Brewery is open! We have to line up now, or we'll miss our chance again!"

"Dreamflower Brewery?"

Hearing the name, Xie Lin quickly turned to look. The moment she confirmed it, she immediately pulled the group toward the long queue forming on the street.

"What is Dreamflower Brewery?"

Following Xie Lin into the line, Lin Ye glanced at the seemingly endless queue ahead, his curiosity piqued.

What kind of place could be so popular?

"It's a distillery that sells a special type of wine," Su Ying explained. "But since there's only one person making it, production is extremely limited. They only open once in a while, and their wine is always in high demand."

"If it's so popular, why don't they expand production?" Lin Ye asked, puzzled.

"That's because the owner of Dreamflower Brewery is a soul master, just like us," Xie Lin explained. "She used to be part of a major Soul Hunting Group before retiring. Her martial soul is called the Illusion Butterfly—a very unique one."

"Whenever she brews wine, she infuses it with a soul skill that leaves a special type of illusory soul power within the drink. Anyone who drinks it will be able to see the thing they most desire."

Lin Ye's expression remained indifferent—until he heard that last part.

"…See the thing they most desire?"

For a brief moment, he froze.

What would he see?

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