In the courtyard.
After a brief exchange, the distribution of resources from the Western Wilderness was completely decided.
Then, the three of them drank together until the sun set behind the ridges, the sky gradually darkened, and night fell with the waxing moon hanging high.
"This is my last toast to you, Daoist Friend Jiang, before I must return," Ji Hao said.
He then raised his cup towards Jiang Yuan as a sign.
Their cups clinked gently before they both drained them.
With his cup empty, Ji Hao stood up, "Daoist Friend Jiang, I've bothered you with my ramblings today!"
Jiang Yuan stood up with a smile, "Not at all! Drinking is one of life's great pleasures. Today I needed to relax my tense spirit."
"A heaven genius as diligent as you is rare indeed, which is no wonder you have such talent," Ji Hao looked at him, filled with emotion, "To achieve great success, both hard work and talent are indispensable!"
Jiang Yuan just smiled noncommittally.