Unlike most people’s reactions when they saw the tea that Zhao Ran served, there was no fear on Xu Qing's face. "Is this my punishment for attacking the Outerverse? Well, I guess it’s one way to end things."

After a moment’s hesitation, he downed the entire cup of herbal tea in a single gulp.

Zhao Ran blinked. "You can’t drink it like that! You won’t be able to taste anything!"

Xu Qing frowned. Taste anything? Why would anyone want to taste their method of execution? Wait, why is there also a cup in front of Lu Yin?

Everyone ended up misunderstanding Zhao Ran’s teas, and Lu Yin was growing increasingly fond of watching the entire process play out. Everyone’s mindset was different when they thought that they were staring at death. Elder Qing Xing had shown fear, Bai Teng had shown reluctance, and Xu Qing was also reluctant, though fearless as well. Of course, it was also possible that his calmness had all been an act.

Of all the creatures in the entire Astral Beast Domain, Xu Qing was one that Lu Yin admired the most, and he was also the most qualified to lead the Astral Beast Army. Even Shui Chuanxiao considered Xu Qing a peer.

Lu Yin picked up his own cup and took a sip of the tea. "It tastes very good. It has a clear taste to it. You’ve improved yet again."

Zhao Ran absolutely loved to hear Lu Yin praise the taste of her tea, and she far preferred such praise to personal compliments. In Zhao Ran’s mind, brewing...