After hearing the beautiful snake's reply, I rolled my eyes speechlessly: "This isn't a choice at all, it's forcing me to drink with you."

"Perhaps."

The serpentine woman revealed a smug smile and pointed to a passageway beside her, saying, "Go to the end and wait for me outside the door."

I glanced at the deep, dark passage and frowned slightly: "Is there some kind of trap in here?"

The serpentine beauty retorted, "Do you think it would be so complicated for me to kill you here?"

I chuckled and then followed her instructions, walking into the corridor.

Judging from its size, this passageway was probably intended for servants. There was nothing along the way, but once you opened the door, you would find a brightly lit courtyard outside.

"Squeak!"

About five minutes later, the gate to the courtyard was opened, and several people dressed in strange clothes walked into the courtyard.

Seeing these people gave me a huge fright.

Because this is clearly the setup from a horror movie.

These people were all dressed like ghosts, and they were on stilts, with a pair of black and white impermanence following them.

Seeing them, I suddenly remembered the procession of sending off deceased relatives that I had seen when I first entered Fengmen Village.

Could it be that the beautiful snake was deceiving me? The reason she didn't kill me in the underworld was because she sold me out and wanted to arrange a ghost marriage for me too?

Thinking about this, the hairs on my body stood on end.

Just as I was wondering whether I should run away, the group had completely entered the courtyard, and I was able to see their entirety.

The procession consisted of about thirty or forty people, resembling a procession of ghosts at night. At the heart of the procession was not a coffin, but a horse-drawn carriage.

The carriage was pulled by three horses, and the carriage behind it was ridiculously large, with a huge canopy.

Just as I was observing the convoy, the serpentine beauty appeared beside me: "What are you looking at? Let's go!"

She had changed into normal clothes by then, and her beauty made my heart flutter.

She exudes a unique and special aura, the kind of woman who evokes a strong desire to conquer in men at first glance.

I'm rather clueless when it comes to emotions, and aside from marveling at the beauty of the snake woman, I didn't have any particularly wicked thoughts.

Seeing the beautiful snake leading me towards the carriage, I suddenly realized: "I recognize this convoy. Could it be that when the red lights were on in Fengmen Village, it was you who went to the so-called lower realm?"

"This is not my convoy. All the high-ranking officials of Fengmen Village travel to the lower levels with this kind of entourage, only the carriages they ride in are different."

As the beautiful snake spoke, she had already sat in the carriage: "You are a lucky one. You are the first outsider to be able to sit in my carriage and inspect Fengmen Village since its establishment."

I stared speechlessly at the beautiful snake: "Your motorcade looks like a grand funeral procession. To be honest, I have no interest in it at all! And I certainly don't see it as an honor!"

The beautiful snake sat in the luxurious carriage and leaned back on the couch, replying, "You really don't know how lucky you are! You seem like a smart person, but you're still too inexperienced. You only see the grandeur here, but you've overlooked how much convenience and how much benefit it can bring to establish a relationship with me, the master of Fengmen Village."

I glanced at the serpentine woman: "Big sister, I'm just drinking with you, please stop making empty promises, okay? You already said that after this meal, I'll be kicked out of Fengmen Village. Tell me, what's the benefit in that?"

The beautiful snake remained noncommittal, opened a small refrigerator on the carriage, took out a wine bottle, poured me a glass: "You're quite an interesting kid, not only are you sharp-tongued, but you also don't seem to be afraid of me."

I scratched my nose: "What's there to be afraid of? You're probably not much older than me, right? Let me guess, you're a second-generation 'Beautiful Snake,' aren't you?"

"No, I am who I am. Have you forgotten that Leopard Tail said he once saved my life?"

The beautiful snake shook her head slightly: "Beauties grow old and heroes grow old; these are the two saddest things in the world. Fortunately, I have a lot of money. I can't hold back the years, but I can hold onto my youth."

I blurted out, "Are you a plastic surgery monster?"

"Fengmen Village gathers talented people from all over the world. Using plastic surgery to preserve beauty is the most basic method."

The beautiful snake wasn't angry at my rudeness, or perhaps she just really needed a drinking buddy. Instead, she was very gentle: "Tell me why you came to Fengmen Village."

"The Fairy Palace of Miao Territory".

I blurted out four words: "Legend has it that the huge cavity contains all the world's rarest treasures. Once it's opened, it might just be the next Sanxingdui. The things inside represent more than just artifacts; they might even represent an unknown civilization! Who wouldn't be tempted by such a place?"

The serpentine beauty raised her wine cup, smiling alluringly: "Just for the treasure?"

"People die for wealth, birds die for food! If this job is done well, it will be enough to ensure that my descendants will live a life of comfort for eight generations. Isn't it worth the risk?"

I took the opportunity to ask, "Sister Snake, since this news was released by your Fengmen Village, could you give me some inside information since I've been drinking with you?"

The serpentine woman remained noncommittal: "Let's drink first."

I didn't know the temperament of the snake beauty, so I didn't dare to tell her everything. I could only try to probe first.

Seeing her pick up her glass, I took a sip too, but as soon as the wine entered my mouth, I spat it out: "Lady, are you crazy? Drinking chilled liquor?"

The beautiful snake picked up a plum and popped it into her mouth: "Why not?"

I frowned and said, "Are you kidding me? After the liquor is chilled, it doesn't have that sharp, pungent taste. Even after drinking three to five catties, the alcohol won't kick in. Drinking like that can easily kill someone!"

"The point of drinking is to get completely drunk; otherwise, what's the point of wasting the time?"

The beautiful snake looked at me with disdain: "You're a vigorous young man, so why are you so hesitant and indecisive when you drink?"

"Hey! What kind of talk is that?"

I'm young and hot-blooded to begin with, and after being challenged by that beautiful snake, I immediately clinked my glass with hers: "Cheers!"

As the master of Fengmen Village, the beautiful snake is famous and powerful.

On the very first day I met her, I unexpectedly became her drinking buddy.

When I first started communicating with the beautiful snake, I was intimidated by her reputation and always acted very cautiously, but I gradually relaxed.

She is a mature and wise woman.

It's very comfortable to talk to her; the beautiful snake is dignified and reserved, with a touch of playfulness at times.

Any man with experience knows the kind of charm that comes from her beautiful face and unique personality.

Talking to the beautiful snake is a pleasure, allowing one to feel relaxed from the inside out. It was during this contact that I got completely drunk, only remembering laughing heartily while touring Fengmen Village with the beautiful snake, and finally losing consciousness from drinking.