Chapter 815: Chapter 815

The massive and luxurious cruise ship sailed through the deep sea at midnight, the sea’s surface reflecting the starlight and moonlight, shimmering alongside the glittering night sky, blurring the line between sea and sky.

Although it was midnight, many wealthy individuals were still on the deck, drinking and chatting, enjoying the sea breeze.

Linghu Baimei had just won nearly two hundred million US dollars in the casino on the fourth level of the cruise, satisfying her gambling itch, and in high spirits, she treated Fang Bai and Linghu Qianjiao to supper, then came to the deck to cool off.

The three of them stood on one side of the deck, hands on the ship’s rail, chatting softly, as bursts of cool sea breeze blew over them, making them feel immensely comfortable.

Linghu Baimei leaned her arms on the railing, her phoenix eyes slightly squinting, displaying a lazy demeanor, as if she were a little cat basking in the sun.

She casually let down her ponytail, and then her hair fluttered with the sea breeze, strands dancing like night elves in the wind.

Fang Bai glanced unintentionally at Linghu Baimei, just as she also turned to look at him.

Their eyes met, Linghu Baimei blinked coquettishly twice, pursed her lips in a smile, a smile so charming it was indescribably enticing.

Fang Bai’s heart skipped a beat, the incomparable grace and smile of the "Peach Fairyland Empress" from his previous life flashed before his eyes again.

Fang Bai remembered how the "Peach Fairyland Empress," when with him, alternated between tranquil and mischievous, occasionally provoking him with teasing glances and playful banter, just like Linghu Baimei was doing now.

Having been ambushed by the eight Immortal Emperors, his physical body destroyed, and his soul scattered across the nine heavenly domains of the Immortal Realm, the deeply affectionate "Peach Fairyland Empress" would surely seek vengeance upon learning this news, but against those powerful Immortal Emperors, how could she be a match?

The "Peach Fairyland Empress" had a personality that was both tender and fierce. In seeking revenge against the eight Immortal Emperors, even knowing she was outmatched, she would undoubtedly fight to the death. In such a case, if he ever managed to return to the Immortal Realm, he feared he might never see her again.

Thinking of this, Fang Bai’s heart soured, his expression darkened, and he couldn’t help but let out a long sigh.

"Mr. Fang, are you troubled?"

Hearing Fang Bai’s sigh and seeing his troubled expression, Linghu Qianjiao casually swept a strand of hair blown by the sea breeze behind her ear and asked softly.

Her casual gesture, although not as enticing as Linghu Baimei’s turning smile, had a charm of its own.

"Um, I just remembered someone from the past..."

Fang Bai slightly tilted his head up, gazing at the bright moon hanging in the night sky, his thoughts drifting.

"The person Mr. Fang is thinking of must be a woman, right?"

Linghu Baimei, eyes fixed on the distinct profile of Fang Bai’s face, giggled as she asked.

Fang Bai was startled, and replied with a wry smile, "How did you know?"

"Because I am a woman! Women are usually very sensitive. Just now, from Mr. Fang’s gaze, I captured a hint of tenderness; a man only shows such an expression when he misses the woman he loves! Mr. Fang, am I right?"

Linghu Baimei said pridefully.

Fang Bai didn’t deny it, remaining silent as he nodded.

Linghu Baimei continued, "The woman who haunts Mr. Fang’s dreams and thoughts must be a very exceptional woman... am I right, Mr. Fang?"

Fang Bai nodded again, saying, "She is indeed exceptional..."

Linghu Baimei blinked her eyes and said, "Then... Mr. Fang, could you introduce us to the woman you love?"

Fang Bai shook his head and sighed, "She and I are worlds apart, and we have been separated for a long time. Perhaps... perhaps she’s already passed away from this world..."

At this point, a sharp pain pierced Fang Bai’s heart suddenly like a needle, and he clenched his fists tightly, swearing secretly to himself, "Once I return to the Immortal Realm, I will surely have those Immortal Emperors torn to pieces!"

Linghu Baimei was taken aback, the smile on her face gradually faded, and after a moment of silence, she spoke softly, "I’m sorry... Mr. Fang, I shouldn’t have brought up your sorrow..."

Linghu Baimei’s attitude was somewhat unusual for Fang Bai, making him somewhat unaccustomed. He smiled lightly and waved his hand, "It’s nothing, just that suddenly remembering her made me feel a bit sorrowful... Let’s talk about something else! Baimei, you just won quite a bit of money, how about you treating Qian Jiao and me to a drink?"

Linghu Baimei smiled broadly and replied, "Sure!"

The three of them sat down at a wine table on the deck, and Linghu Baimei waved at a waiter not far away. The waiter hurried over and respectfully asked, "What can I get for you?"

Linghu Baimei said, "Wine! Three bottles of ’Immortal Drink’!"

"Immortal Drink" is brewed by a winery in Huaxia with a thousand years of history in winemaking. It’s very strong, and it is said that even immortals get drunk on it, hence the name "Immortal Drink."

Fang Bai, Linghu Qianjiao, and Linghu Baimei all possessed Fire Spirit Roots and had cultivated Fire-based Techniques. Thus, no matter how strong the wine, it was not a problem for them to drink, and wine could even stimulate their blood circulation, which was beneficial for their cultivation.

"Immortal Drink" was not only a famous Huaxia wine, but it also had a high reputation worldwide, and Linghu Baimei guessed that this cruise ship would have this type of wine.

"Yes! Please wait a moment!"

The waiter replied, turned, and left. Before long, he returned carrying a tray with three bottles of white wine.

"Open all three bottles!"

After placing the three bottles of white wine on the table, Linghu Baimei instructed the waiter.

The waiter opened the three bottles of white wine one by one, placed them in front of Fang Bai and the others, and after saying, "Please enjoy," he turned to leave.

Fang Bai stopped the waiter, poured a small cup of "Immortal Drink," went up to him, and passed the cup while smiling, "I see you’ve been running around a lot, please have a drink!"

The waiter shook his head and said sternly, "Sir, we have a rule against drinking the guests’ beverages, or we will be penalized."

"Whatever the penalty, I’ll take it for you! Come on, drink this cup!"

Fang Bai smiled and pushed the cup closer to him, nearly touching the waiter’s lips.

A flicker of panic passed through the waiter’s eyes, but he forcibly composed himself and shook his head vigorously, indicating he definitely wouldn’t drink.

Linghu Qianjiao and Linghu Baimei, both very astute women, seeing Fang Bai behave this way, somewhat understood what was happening and thoughtfully looked at the white wine in front of them.

"You really insist on refusing a toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit! If I ask you to drink, you must drink!"

Although Fang Bai’s face still wore a smile, there was now a hint of chill in it. He suddenly reached out with his left hand, grabbed the waiter’s mouth, and forcibly poured the wine into his mouth.

The waiter, unable to move at all, could only let the white wine be poured into his stomach, the panic in his eyes turning into fear.