Chapter 659 413: Fan Hongjiao

Although Duan Rong didn't clearly understand the effects of the bone marrow ash from the two bottles of the Primordial Beast's spinal bone, he could guess from Fan Hongjiao and the others' reactions that this was definitely not an ordinary item.

Duan Rong knelt on one knee, clasped his fists, and respectfully said, "Thank you, Master, for your generous gift!"

Zhu He saw that Duan Rong was very respectful and didn't dare to overstep, smiled slightly, and said, "I have already given instructions to prepare a table of dishes. Let's have a meal together as master and disciples."

Zhu He spoke and then turned to look at Fan Hongjiao and the others, saying, "We seem to have been quite busy and haven't eaten together for a while, have we?"

Fan Hongjiao laughed, "We often gather together, but the last time we had a meal with Master was a few years ago, when Junior Brother Wang Yue joined us!"

Zhu He laughed heartily and said, "I've been a bit overwhelmed these past years. Hongjiao, you are their Senior Sister, so you must take good care of your junior brothers for me!"

Fan Hongjiao said with a laugh, "Don't worry, Master! The junior brothers are all well-behaved."

As Fan Hongjiao spoke, she coquettishly glanced around. Duan Rong didn't feel much, but Wu Shidao and Lu Geng both got goosebumps.

Zhu He nodded and said, "Let's go, let's take our seats."

The group left the meeting room, walked along the corridor for a while, and turned into another room.

This room was slightly more spacious, and the decorations were more luxurious and pleasing to the eye. There were a few ink paintings on the walls, and Duan Rong glanced at them, finding the brushwork quite extraordinary.

On the rosewood round table in the middle of the room, several dishes were already laid out, and as they entered, some warm dishes were also served.

Everyone took their seats.

As soon as they sat down, an attendant came over to pour them drinks.

Duan Rong sat quietly without speaking.

In this kind of situation, it's customary to wait for Zhu He to speak first.

Zhu He paused for a moment, then smiled and said, "It's been a long time since we dined together; I seem to have neglected our social interactions. I'll penalize myself with a cup first!"

Saying so, Zhu He raised his wine cup and drank it all in one go.

This opening remark warmed the hearts of all the disciples.

The attendant immediately refilled Zhu He's cup.

Zhu He said, "Come, let's drink a toast to welcome your junior brother Duan Rong to Yunfu Peak."

Upon hearing this, the others raised their cups.

However, Zhu He continued, "But this drink isn't free. I'm going to be even busier in the next few years; your junior brother has great talent and character. If I miss anything in looking after him, you must make up for it in the background. If things go awry, I'll hold you accountable."

Duan Rong remained expressionless, but he understood in his heart what Zhu He meant by being busier. Clearly, the contest for Sect Leader was approaching, so how could he not be busy?

Lu Geng laughed and interjected, "I knew there'd be a catch to having a drink with Master."

Zhu He laughed heartily and said, "This time you're spot on, Lu Geng. Later, accompany Duan Rong to choose weapons and a cultivation technique; I'll leave that to you!"

Lu Geng laughed, "Master, you always pick the soft ones to pinch."

Zhu He glared at him and said, "Nonsense! You're big and burly; what's soft about you?"

These words immediately brought laughter to the whole room.

In fact, this task was originally meant for Lu Geng. He only joked at the banquet.

With Wang Yue absent, and Fan Hongjiao and Wu Shidao being more senior, this task naturally fell to him. When he joined, it was Wu Shidao who took him to choose weapons and cultivation techniques.

After a few more drinks, Duan Rong stood up and began to toast each one individually.

Duan Rong called out to everyone, from his master to the senior sister, second brother, and third brother, in an increasingly affectionate manner. Especially with Fan Hongjiao, when he toasted her, she insisted they drink arm-in-arm, so Duan Rong had no choice but to awkwardly agree.

After completing his round of toasts, Zhu He sat for a while longer and then left.

At this point, only the four junior brothers remained at the table.

As soon as Zhu He left, Fan Hongjiao picked up her wine cup and walked over to Duan Rong.

When Duan Rong saw Fan Hongjiao approaching with a drink, he was about to stand up, but Fan Hongjiao pressed him back into his seat with one hand on his shoulder.

With her hand on Duan Rong's shoulder, Fan Hongjiao leaned slightly closer, her breath fragrant like orchids.

As Duan Rong turned his head, he could clearly see her fair neck extending downwards, not far from which were two...

Fan Hongjiao looked at Duan Rong with seductive eyes and said, "Come on, junior brother, nice to meet you. Let your senior sister feed you a drink. Is that okay?"

Duan Rong said urgently, "Senior Sister Fan, how can this be appropriate?"

"Why not..."

After a brief scuffle, the drink spilled onto Duan Rong.

Fan Hongjiao exclaimed and put down her cup, using a handkerchief to wipe the spilled wine from Duan Rong.

"Look at this mess, let senior sister clean it for you."

As she wiped, it wasn't long before her hand lightly rubbed Duan Rong's chest.

Fan Hongjiao's eyes were like water as she said, "Junior brother, you're quite sturdy!"

Duan Rong grabbed Fan Hongjiao's hand and stood up, his face flushed with embarrassment.

Seeing Duan Rong embarrassed, Fan Hongjiao gave an even more enticing smile and said, "Junior brother, why are you holding so tightly? You're hurting senior sister!"

Duan Rong immediately released Fan Hongjiao's hand! He couldn't believe that the dignified Senior Sister of Yunfu Peak would behave like this; he was utterly at a loss!

"Sit down, junior brother, it's okay, senior sister won't eat you."