Chapter 524 Stone Cold Sober

Yet, Finn had counted to three and shouted "Down!", but Daniel didn't collapse. He was standing tall and steady. Seeing Daniel perfectly upright with no sign of falling, Finn's eyes widened in disbelief. "How... how are you still standing?" he asked in astonishment. "Did you think that after drinking your Five Grains Spirit, I'd just flop to the ground after three seconds?" Daniel chuckled, spinning his tale. “I grew up in a village, you know, and I’ve always had quite the tolerance. Even our village drunk couldn't outdrink me. One time, I challenged the old boozer—jug for jug—and we emptied the tavern's cellar. The old drunk passed out, but I walked away clear-headed." No sooner had Daniel finished bragging than Beauty reached out and gave his waist a painful twist. "Ouch! Why'd you twist me this time?" Daniel winced in pain and asked. "Intending to get even a drunk ghost wasted? What exactly did you do to him after that?" Beauty demanded. "What could I possibly do to him? It’s