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However, he was an outsider and it wasn't his place to say much. He simply took a wine bladder from his basket. It was something he always prepared for when going up the mountain. The nights were cold in the mountains, and a bit of alcohol could fend off the chill. Now, only half a bladder remained. After taking a swig himself, he tossed it to Wang Yongping, "Here, have some alcohol—"
Wang Yongping caught the bladder and tilted his neck back to take a large gulp, sighing, "This alcohol is strong!"
The two of them took turns drinking, not saying much to each other, and quietly finished off the half bladder of alcohol.
Then they haphazardly lay down and slept through the night.
It wasn't until morning when dew began to fall on their faces that they awoke with a start.
The fire nearby had long been extinguished, leaving behind only a bit of warmth.
