Cultivating with Bragging System-Chapter 428 - 231 Ji Zidian: Mom, has Dad ever disliked you for being young? (4100 words)_1
The Haechi is a divine beast born with the ability to control thunder, and its innate mastery of the element is exceedingly rare. Its Precious Blood is exceptionally valuable to cultivators who practice the Thunder Technique. It is so rare that even Saints would be moved by it.
Upon seeing this gift, all the despondency in Ji Yan’s heart instantly dissipated. He grabbed Wang Xiu, vowing they would drink three hundred cups together. This left Ji Kunpeng and the others looking dumbfounded.
Wang Xiu wasn’t idle, either. He presented gifts to all the Ji Family brothers. While they couldn’t compare to the Precious Blood of a Divine Beast, they were still extraordinary items, and the men’s faces immediately lit up with joy.
"Come, come, bring out the wine!"
"Tonight, I must have a few more drinks with you, Brother-in-law!"
"Absolutely! It’s rare to have such a joyous occasion. But we’ve all agreed—no one is allowed to use their mana to dispel the alcohol."
Jar after jar of fine wine was brought up. Richly fragrant and infused with Spiritual Energy, the liquor was like a clear spring, emitting a soft, radiant glow and an intoxicating aroma. This was the Drunken Immortal Brew, a valuable concoction brewed from spirit rice and numerous celestial treasures. Not only did it have a sweet, crisp taste, but it was also highly beneficial to the body. The atmosphere instantly grew lively.
After having a few drinks with Ji Yan, Wang Xiu was pulled away by Ji Kunpeng and the others to drink with them. The spirit wine was intoxicating, far surpassing any mundane liquor. Eager to enjoy themselves to the fullest, they all tacitly agreed not to use their mana to sober up.
After three rounds of drinks, some were already beginning to slur their words.
"Brother-in-law... I’m not bragging, but our sister, although a bit fierce and fiery, is absolutely the best girl in the world. Peerless! You’ve got yourself a real catch!" Ji Baye slurred, his face flushed with drink.
[Ding!]
[Bragging detected nearby. Congratulations, Host, you have gained +288 mana!]
"Eighth Brother is right!" Wang Xiu nodded in agreement.
After several more rounds, the Ji Family brothers were staggering about.
"I’m an excellent judge of character; I’ve never been wrong in my life! Brother-in-law, you’re destined for great things. You’re reliable, so I know you’ll never let our sister suffer. BURP," Ji Kunpeng said, patting Wang Xiu’s shoulder.
[Ding!]
[Bragging detected nearby. Congratulations, Host, you have gained +777 mana!]
"Don’t worry, First Brother, that’s a given!"
"It’s a joy that our little sister has found a good match and can finally leave Thunderclap Peak. As her older brothers, we’re genuinely happy for her... unlike us. Who knows how much longer we have to suffer!" Ji Kunpeng belched, his tone turning melancholic as if he’d touched upon a sore spot.
"Eh? What do you mean by that?" Wang Xiu asked, puzzled.
"We’re all family here, so I won’t keep you in the dark. On the surface, Thunderclap Peak might seem harmonious, but it’s all a facade! Behind the scenes, it’s a completely different story..."
"Is that really true?"
"It’s true, I swear on... these four fingers! If I’m lying, my whole family are dogs!" Ji Kunpeng declared, holding up four fingers.
"...Surely it’s not that serious!" Wang Xiu’s face twitched slightly.
"You have no idea what it’s been like on Thunderclap Peak these past few years! That bastard Ji Yan runs it like a feudal fiefdom! He’s a dictator; it’s a one-man show. Everything, big or small, is decided by him alone. The slightest disagreement, and he brings out the whip..." As Ji Kunpeng spoke of their suffering, tears streamed down his face. He beat his chest and stamped his feet. "Brother-in-law, you have no idea how we’ve lived all these years!"
Lost in his drunken tirade, he completely failed to notice the murderous gaze from Ji Yan on the dais above.
Wang Xiu’s mouth twitched. "Is it really that bad?" he said hurriedly. "I think Uncle Ji is quite approachable. He seems pretty amiable..."
"Amiable my ass! If that Ji Yan knew how to spell the word ’amiable,’ I, Ji Kunpeng, and my whole family would—" Seeing Ji Kunpeng about to swear another vicious oath, Wang Xiu immediately cut him off.
"First Brother, I think that’s enough for today. You’ve had too much to drink..." Wang Xiu said.
"No, this is nothing! I can still drink!" Ji Kunpeng insisted.
[Ding!]
[Bragging detected nearby. Congratulations, Host, you have gained +777 mana!]
"Brother-in-law, you’re a good man!" Ji Kunpeng said earnestly. "So, we brothers have been thinking, and we have a bold idea!"
Wang Xiu glanced at Ji Yan’s darkening expression and swallowed hard. "First Brother, maybe we can talk about this next time?"
"No! Some things are too important. I must tell you to your face! We plan to support you, Brother-in-law, to turn the tide, topple that old rogue Ji Yan from his throne, and restore justice and light to Thunderclap Peak!"
Ji Kunpeng grew more and more excited as he spoke, finally leaping onto the table and pointing at the ceiling. "Down with Ji Yan! It’s everyone’s duty to sweep away the darkness!"
Wang Xiu: "..."
"Down with Ji Yan!"
"Down with Ji Yan!"
"Down with Ji Yan!"
Ji Baye and the others, who had been dazed and slumped over the table, shot up reflexively at the words and began to chant along.
Ji Kunpeng’s face was flushed with wine, but he was full of spirit. "King Wang Xiu!" he bellowed.
"King Wang Xiu!"
"King Wang Xiu!"
"King Wang Xiu!" Ji Jinglei shouted, crawling out from under the table with bleary eyes.
Wang Xiu: "..."
"First Brother, Second Brother, Third Brother, Fourth Brother... Eighth Brother... what are you all doing?" Ji Zidian cried, running over. Seeing the scene, she didn’t know whether to laugh or cry.
CRACK!
A bolt of lightning flashed through the air with a sharp snap.
Ji Yan slowly descended the steps, his body crackling with surging thunder that coiled around him like serpents.
In an instant, Ji Kunpeng shuddered, the alcohol draining from him. Realizing what he had just done, his expression turned to horror. "Dad, I was just spouting drunken nonsense! Don’t take it seriously!"
Meanwhile, Ji Jinglei was still shouting, "Down with Ji Yan! King Wang Xiu!"
Ji Kunpeng: "..."
Ji Yan expressionlessly pulled the belt from his waist and flicked it like a whip. "Daughter," he said, "take Wang Xiu out for a walk."
