No matter what was chosen, they would be teased.
Chu Tianshu knew Lu Jixing’s disposition well and huffed, "You're not thinking of teasing me. I choose truth."
Lu Jixing grinned, "Alright, then tell me, who is the woman you love the most?"
Many had taken a drink, some even getting tipsy. Since each penalty wasn't just one cup but a whole bottle of wine, they had long forgotten their usual reserve and were all playfully carousing.
"Truth, Second Senior Brother, tell us quickly!" Several half-drunk outer disciples shouted.
Su Luo and other insiders were incredibly curious, would Chu Tianshu say it?
Would he choose to accept the penalty instead?
Chu Tianshu unconsciously glanced at Wen Dair and then slapped his thigh, declaring loudly, "Does this even need asking? The woman I love the most is naturally my Empress. Third Brother, are you satisfied with this answer?"
Lu Jixing was furious, "No, you're cheating!"
He had wanted to see the Second Brother publicly admit his affection for Wen Dair, or else be penalized with a drink, but instead…
Chu Tianshu glared, "How am I cheating? The woman I love most is my Empress. For her, I wouldn't even care about my own life. Isn't that the greatest love? Alright, answer complete, next round!"
Everyone burst into laughter. This answer was indeed impeccable. Who told Third Senior Brother not to specify whether it was romantic love or familial love?
After more than ten rounds, except for Li Tianjue, most people had lost once. Even Su Luo had drunk a bottle of wine and was a bit dizzy. The group played more enthusiastically. The spirit ship had already activated its autopilot function, leaving only one disciple to steer.
Finally, it was the moment everyone had anticipated.
Wen Dair smiled, "Twenty-four points, I win. Young Master Li, you choose, truth or dare."
To actually see the Eldest Senior Brother lose once, no matter what he chose, everyone was immensely expectant.
Li Tianjue looked at the pitiful four points in front of him and said calmly, "Dare."
With a glint in his eye, Wen Dair gently stroked her fair cheek and said meaningfully, "Young Master Li, kiss the woman you like. Let me clarify first, it’s the liking in a romantic sense. If Young Master Li doesn't have a woman he likes, then this matter is void. If you do, then kiss her. If this woman is not present, you can kiss her when you meet her."
After she said this, a clamor erupted.
It could be like this? As expected of the First Heavenly Maiden! This dare was excellently posed. No matter what Eldest Senior Brother chose, they would know if he had someone he liked.
Su Luo was a little excited, her pretty face flushed pink from drinking, she asked, "Eldest Senior Brother, is there someone you like?"
Shang Xie Shaoqing put down his wine cup and laughed heartily, "No rush, Brother Li. If she's not on this spirit ship, kissing her when you return is also fine, hahahaha…"
Unexpectedly, Wen Dair had brought up such a tricky matter. Chu Tianshu also curiously pressed, "Eldest Senior Brother, who is it that you like?"
Everyone looked at Li Tianjue as if egging him on. As expected, he remained silent.
A figure unconsciously surfaced in Li Tianjue's mind. Her smiling face, so charming and lovely, she had always been so clever and had helped him a lot, and his attention was increasingly drawn to her…
No, how could he possibly like her?
Impossible!
"I accept the penalty." Li Tianjue said no more, picking up a bottle of wine and draining it.
"Young Master Li, you actually accepted the penalty." Wen Dair was somewhat disappointed, but she still covered her mouth and chuckled, "However, this means Young Master Li has someone he likes. I'm a bit surprised."
"That's right, otherwise why would Eldest Senior Brother accept the penalty? He could have just said no," Chu Tianshu's eyes lit up, and he blurted out.
"Wow, Eldest Senior Brother actually has someone he likes!"
Su Luo, as if she had discovered a new continent, tugged excitedly at Li Tianjue's sleeve, "You never showed it before. When did you start liking her? Quickly tell us, Eldest Senior Brother, who is she?"
She nudged Li Tianjue's arm, acting as if they were close enough for him to whisper it to her.
Li Tianjue felt a headache coming on.
Damn, why didn't he just say he didn't like anyone and choose the penalty instead?
It was a miscalculation.
The Great Elder and the Second Elder were also curious, pressing Li Tianjue to reveal who he liked.
"There really isn't. You're overthinking it."
Seeing Li Tianjue resume his expressionless demeanor, everyone lost interest. The group of outer disciples no longer dared to tease him and continued the game.
Who knew how long it had been.
Countless rounds of wine passed, dishes were finished, laughter turned into slurred ramblings, and everyone, having drunk all the wine, lay sprawled on the ground muttering nonsense, completely devoid of dignity.
Only the soup in the four pots was almost boiled dry, still emitting wisps of steam.
"My head, head is dizzy, I want to go back to sleep…" Shang Xie Shaoqing mumbled, stumbling unsteadily as he walked, falling onto the deck with a thud, and falling sound asleep.
"Two little, little bees, flying, flying, flying into… flying into the flower, flower bushes…"
"You lost, penalty drink! No more wine, then drink, drink the foot-washing water…"
Watching his fellow disciples completely drunk, Li Tianjue shook his head. He first sent the two groggily drunk elders back to their rooms to rest, assuring them that he would be there and the spirit ship would be fine.
Just as he was about to escort Chu Tianshu and the others back to their rooms, Li Tianjue turned and saw Su Luo, her face bright red, walking unsteadily, holding onto the cabin, about to slip.
He instantly appeared in front of Su Luo and supported her, "How did you get so drunk? I told you not to drink so much!"
"Eldest Senior Brother? Hehe…"
This was Su Luo's first time being drunk.
Although the game had ended, she was happy. She had been drinking with Chu Tianshu and the others, consuming more than four or five bottles, and was so dizzy she couldn't walk steadily.
She looked at Li Tianjue, who was holding her, giggling and rambling, "Why do you have, have three heads? Don't move, you're wobbling, I can't see clearly… La la la, I'm the little, little newspaper seller…"
"What are you even saying?"
Li Tianjue couldn't understand. He could only scoop Su Luo up into his arms and send her to her room.
He pushed open the door. The room was neat, and a bottle of wildflowers sat on the table.
Li Tianjue gently placed Su Luo on the bed, then fetched water to wipe her face. Just as he was about to get up, she unexpectedly tugged at his hair. He gently pulled Su Luo's hand away and said, "Stop fooling around, get a good night's sleep…"
"Eldest Senior Brother, do, do you like someone… tell me."
Su Luo stared at him with drowsy eyes. The clear and beautiful face was tinged with two rosy blushes, and the breath of alcohol she exhaled onto Li Tianjue's face made her appear like a charming begonia in spring, exquisitely delicate.
Still thinking about this question even when so drunk.
Li Tianjue smiled helplessly, tucking Su Luo's hand back into the quilt and covering her properly.
Before he could get up, Su Luo sat up again, hugging his waist tightly, and slurred, "Eldest Senior Brother, don't go, you, who do you like?"
"Hehe, could it be…"
Suddenly, Su Luo tilted her head and giggled, "Could it be that you like me?"