12. The Fragrance of Green Bamboo Wine, the Authority of a Spirit Master

(All the problems I’m facing ultimately come down to Kai the Wine Drinker’s inheritance.)

Rhine frowned slightly and continued thinking.

(If I can find it, all my current problems will be solved.

But if I can’t, my cultivation speed will slow considerably.

I’ve only just begun cultivating, yet I’ll quickly fall far behind the others my age.)

(Still, something is strange.

I’ve been trying to lure out the Wine Worm for over a week now, so why hasn’t it appeared even once?)

Rhine became so absorbed in thought that he could barely taste the food he was bringing to his mouth.

Just then, a sudden burst of noisy voices interrupted his thoughts.

Looking toward the source, he saw that the commotion was coming from the six hunters seated at the central table.

They were already quite drunk, their faces flushed bright red as they laughed and talked excitedly, their breath reeking of alcohol.

「Brother, come on, have another drink!」

「That’s right!