The End Times as a Song

Chapter 43: Nothing Good Ever Happens

"Drunken to the point of ecstasy...?"

Huan Rugo glanced at Lin Yin, then at the white jade wine cup in her hand. Forced by circumstances, she could only reluctantly take a sip.

The aroma of the Drunken Immortal wine instantly assaulted her taste buds. Her eyes widened in surprise; it was her favorite Drunken Immortal wine, and the first time she had ever tasted such a delicious one.

Huan Rugo rolled her eyes a few times, swallowed hard, and couldn't help but take another sip. She savored it carefully before making her decision.

"It's truly intoxicating!!"

"No, you don't drink alcohol?"

Lin Yin raised an eyebrow, glanced at Huan Rugo, then looked away, a slight smile playing on his lips, and couldn't help but tease her.

"I don't know how to make anything else...! But Drunken Delight is my absolute favorite, I've been drinking it since I was a kid. But then again, this is the first time I've ever had such a delicious Drunken Delight."

Huan Rugo wasn't angry. She looked at the white jade wine cup in her hand and smiled sweetly. Perhaps the wine emboldened the timid. After a few cups, Huan Rugo was no longer as reserved as before. Instead, she spoke recklessly, shamelessly describing her love for the Drunken Immortal.

"Hehe... Is it good?"

Seeing that Huan Rugo was no longer so formal, Lin Yin asked curiously.

"Mmm, it's delicious, really delicious!"

Huan Rugo nodded, then couldn't resist picking up the wine pot and pouring herself another cup, drinking it down. A blush crept onto her face as she praised the wine with a touch of intoxication.

"Don't drink so much...you'll get drunk!"

Lin Yin suddenly pressed down on Huan Ruge's hand holding the wine pot and said gently.

"Don't worry, even the Drunken Immortal can't get me drunk! I can drink a thousand cups without getting drunk."

Huan Rugo put Lin Yin's hand down, poured herself another cup, and drank it.

"lie……"

"I didn't, I didn't... If I really did, it might be just a tiny bit, a tiny bit! But how could you possibly have such a delicious Intoxicating Delight?"

Huan Rugo gestured slightly, her appearance quite adorable, her face flushed and particularly alluring. Slightly tipsy, Huan Rugo was less reserved than before, making her even more endearing, which ironically brought her closer to Lin Yin.

"I brewed it...!"

"Drunk to the heavens, it's so delicious, mellow and sweet, with a rich aroma and a faint fragrance of plum blossoms, elegant and understated, pure and noble."

"I didn't realize you were so knowledgeable."

"That's right, I'm your confidant, I'm intoxicated with joy."

Lin Yin listened to Huan Ruge's high praise of the wine, and smiled subtly, as if he had found a kindred spirit. Suddenly, the dense forest behind them made a tearing sound, and a faint white light shone in.

"Who is it that dares to break my magic array?"

Lin Yin raised an eyebrow, as if sensing something, then turned and tossed a wine glass towards a faint white light emanating from a spot not far behind him. He immediately stood up, grabbed Huan Rugo's hand, and with a dashing turn, shielded her behind him. His expression was panicked, his words sharp, and he shouted sternly.

"Your formation...? Isn't this some kind of maze set up by someone else? When did it become your formation?"

Slightly drunk, Huan Rugo was a little dazed. She thought she had misheard and shook her head uncertainly, trying to sober up.

Lin Yin glanced at Huan Rugo, his expression serious, but did not reply. He turned his head and stared intently at the torn area in the barrier.

Light faintly shone through the cracks in the barrier, growing larger and larger. From within the torn cracks, Tu Shanyan's voice could be heard.

"Huanhuan..."

“Ah Yan…”

Upon hearing Tu Shanyan's voice, Huan Rugo became much more alert, a look of surprise appearing on her face as she looked expectantly at the torn area and revealed a smile.

"Huanhuan, I've finally found you!"

Li Luo, supporting the half-dead, heavily injured and haggard Tu Shan Yan, appeared before Huan Ru Ge.

Tu Shanyan's handsome face was completely bloodless, his clothes were tattered, and he was covered in blood, looking extremely disheveled. When he first saw Huan Rugo, he still had a sweet smile on his lips, but he was weak and asked Huan Rugo a few words of concern.

"Ah Yan, are you alright?"

"Yes, I'm alright, I'm here, I've come to save you...!"

"Did the Da Nian beast hurt you?"

"No, look at me, I'm perfectly fine."

"The Da Nian beast didn't hurt me; it just wanted to save me. We misunderstood it."

"Huanhuan, are you sure the Da Nian beast didn't hurt you? Then why did we smell your blood in the dense forest of Chifeng Abyss?"

"You mean the injury on my neck?"

Huan Rugo unconsciously touched the wound on her neck. Tu Shanyan pushed away Li Luo's hands that were supporting him and limped towards Huan Rugo.

"What's so great about it...?"

Li Luo was angry, pouting and glaring resentfully at Huan Rugo.

When Huan Rugo saw Tu Shanyan walking towards her, she became even more lucid. She released Lin Yin's tightly clenched hand and walked towards Tu Shanyan.

Lin Yin watched Huan Rugo's departing figure, clearly feeling a little disappointed.

"Your neck is injured, let me see?"

"I'm fine now, I'm all better! You don't need to worry...?"

"Why is your face so red?"

"I'm fine, I'm really all better...!"

"What's so good about it? Let me see it."

"What's so interesting about it...?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Yin immediately lost his composure and stepped forward to block Huan Rugo, arrogantly asserting his dominance.

"Don't you understand that men and women should not touch each other?"

"Who are you……?"

Tu Shanyan clearly sensed Lin Yin's hostility and stared sharply at Lin Yin, asking a question in return.

“Ah Yan, his name is Lin Yin, and he is a god.”

Seeing this, Huan Ruge quickly explained.

"Why is it a god again? Did he save you again?"

"Hehe, you could say that!"

"Ah Yan, why are you walking with a limp? And why are you covered in blood?"

"Oh, I'm fine, just a minor injury..."

"You almost lost your life, and you only suffered minor injuries. Tu Shanyan, you're quite the actor, aren't you?"

"And you, Huanruge, if it weren't for you, Tushan Yan wouldn't have been so badly injured, and he wouldn't have almost lost his life."

Seeing Tu Shan Yan and Huan Ru Ge's endless flirting, Li Luo couldn't hold back anymore, got jealous, and exploded.

"Li Luo..."

Tu Shanyan called out to Li Luo, and Li Luo calmed down.

"Huanhuan, don't listen to Liluo's nonsense. It's not as exaggerated as Liluo makes it out to be. Look, I'm fine, aren't I?"

"Hmph, it's nothing, it's nothing. You deserve to be in so much pain. The moment you see Huan Rugo, you forget who you are...!"

Upon hearing Tu Shanyan's words, Li Luo couldn't help but erupt. Lin Yin suddenly spoke up.

"You two know each other...?"

Lin Yin stared at Tu Shan Yan with hostility, his eyes filled with indifference, and asked Huan Ru Ge in a gentle tone.

"Yes, he is Tu Shanyan, we grew up together..."

Huan Rugo pointed to Tu Shan Yan and introduced him to Lin Yin.

"Yes, we're childhood sweethearts..."

Tu Shanyan confidently showed off his status.