Chapter 134: Uchiha Yakuki: Thanks, never loved.
Not long after Ling woke up, Uchiha Yakuki and Uchiha Eiji came to him, conveying a danger signal from Uchiha Keiyuki.
"Wow, Ling, think quickly about what to do!" Uchiha Eiji directly sat down next to Ling. "My uncle's look at that time could've killed!"
"Hmm? It's really our fault this time. Just admit our mistakes obediently," Ling turned his head, with a gentle smile on his lips. "Don't be afraid. I'll take the main responsibility."
"Well, that's what you say... but Uncle Keiji won't believe us, right?" Uchiha Yakuki leaned against the table, folding his arms. His gaze fell on his dear friend. "Especially with Eiji around."
Uchiha Eiji's expression became even more despairing. "I don't even want to think about how long I'll be interrogated with illusions this time... I just hope my uncle will give me a suspended death sentence."
Ling laughed. "Uncle Keiji isn't such a rigid person. As long as we give him the Baji information we've obtained, he'll forgive you."
"Baji information?" Uchiha Eiji looked up. "I've already told him everything that happened that day. While you were sleeping, I discussed it with Yakuki. Then I told my uncle that the Hyuga and Kaguya might join forces, and about the possible supply personnel for the Senju's trip. There shouldn't be any Baji information missing, right?"
"Yes, there is," Ling laughed softly. "There's a kind of hallucinogenic spice unique to the Land of the Moon in the wine at that tavern, woyu yu..."
Uchiha Eiji immediately stared wide - eyed. "Then you drank three whole pots in a row?! Are you really crazy?!"
"It's okay at this dose," Ling sat casually, waving his hand with a smile. "Don't you guys know? Chiho drugged me before... After that, I specifically did anti - drug training on common and rare drugs that might be used.
Moreover, drugs like woyu yu, which only cause a slight addiction, are added in many taverns in appropriate amounts to ensure that customers won't leave. It's nothing serious."
"Hmm? Then there doesn't seem to be anything wrong, right?" Uchiha Yakuki tilted his head. "Why did you bring it up specifically?"
"After all, only the third pot of wine had this drug, and it wasn't added in the right dosage. Besides, I was interrupted by the Hyuga before I even finished half of it," Ling laughed softly twice. "You can't help but think too much."
"You think it was the Hyuga who drugged you?" Uchiha Yakuki stroked his chin. "I remember that a small dose of that drug can make people's emotions more agitated, right?"
"Maybe they wanted to further strengthen the Hyuga's reputation in the ninja world by publicly provoking the Uchiha?" Ling nodded slightly, and the smile on his lips spread. "Although it might sound narcissistic...
But before I lost my eyes, I beat up quite a few of my peer Hyuga on the battlefield. Now that my strength has declined, it's reasonable to think that they recognized me and came up with this idea on the spot."
"Wow... How dare they?"
Uchiha Yakuki showed a disgusted expression. "There aren't any familiar faces here."
"Maybe they're daring to test us just because they don't know us?" Uchiha Eiji turned his head. "Apart from the Senju, I've never seen those peers from other ninja clans who often appear on the battlefield provoke Ling. Usually, we start the conversation first, and then they curse back."
"Anyway, should we tell Uncle Keiji about this guess?" Ling carefully placed The Nekomata's Journey beside him, stood up, and stretched his body. "If we can find evidence in the Land of the Moon, then we can confirm the matter of The Hyuga Clan and the Kaguya clan uniting to re - establish diplomatic relations."
"Indeed. After all, even if The Hyuga Clan is on their way to the Iron Country, they wouldn't pass through the Land of the Moon... " Uchiha Yakuki nodded but couldn't help frowning. "It'll be quite troublesome if these two clans unite."
"It won't last long," Ling straightened his clothes. "As the saying goes, when the chips are down, everyone jumps ship. The Kaguya clan has long been disliked by many nobles in the Land of Lightning due to their arrogance. Now, taking advantage of the power change, the nobles will surely try to gain an advantage from each ninja clan in the Land of Lightning."
"The Hyuga clan is good at sizing up the situation and is well - liked by the dignitaries of various countries. After learning that the Kaguya are disliked by the nobles, they'll find a way to distance themselves."
"Even if they unite for just a few years, it'll be troublesome enough..." Uchiha Yakuki let out a long sigh. "I don't like fighting!"
Seeing that Uchiha Yakuki was starting his daily humble - bragging again, Uchiha Eiji moved closer to Ling. "So you were acting on purpose back then? The wine in that tavern wasn't actually that strong?"
"No, it really got me drunk. But you know, I don't get blackout drunk." Ling spread his hands. "What time is it now? Is it convenient to go to Uncle Keiji?"
"It's almost noon now, but my uncle is currently checking the goods with the merchants. He might not have time. How about going to have a meal first?"
"Sure. Shall we go to the tavern we went to yesterday again?"
"Wow! If my uncle knows that I took you to the tavern right after you woke up, he'll really make me die dozens of times in illusions! Ling, don't drag me down!"
"Just kidding," Ling chuckled softly, reached out to pick up The Nekomata's Journey. "Getting drunk once can be excused as being off - guard, but it shouldn't happen again. Let's wait until we get back to the clan."
"I even suspect that they just served pure alcohol in that tavern..."
"No, the taste was quite mellow. You'd only feel the spiciness after it went down your throat. It made my whole body feel warm when I drank it..." Ling reached out and touched his chin. "And the aftertaste was also quite nice. I'm planning to go back to the tavern later and buy some to take home and drink."
Uchiha Eiji widened his eyes. "Has Father allowed you to drink?"
"Yes, Father is very easy - going."
"Ah! Damn it! I want to drink too! I also like that floating feeling after getting drunk!" Uchiha Eiji ruffled his already messy hair even more. "Why don't Mother and Father allow me to drink?"
Well, finally, Uchiha Masaki stopped wallowing in self-pity. He looked up at Uchiha Eiji and said, "If you could hold your liquor like Ling, do you think anyone would care about you? A lightweight who gets drunk after one glass and blacks out should just quit being such an alcoholic, okay?"
"My dear buddy, you've changed!" Uchiha Eiji dramatically covered his heart. "You weren't this cold to me before. So, does love really fade away?!"
Uchiha Masaki rolled his eyes in annoyance and walked out, saying, "Thanks, I've never loved you."