Chapter 1160

Ye Zhangqing knew that if he didn't let them have this bite, the matter would probably never end.

Rather than constantly worrying about it, it's better to take the initiative—just agree to one meal.

As for this, Mu You and the others were thrilled.

This is exactly "when the mountains run out and the water seems blocked, doubting there's no way; then willows darken, flowers brighten, another village appears"—originally still wondering how to get this hot meal, who would have thought that in the blink of an eye it would happen.

Immediately, everyone naturally nodded repeatedly, afraid that if they were slow Ye Zhangqing might change his mind.

As for the issue of who is stronger or weaker when only one person can be satisfied each day, that's trivial.

Anyway, the meal is there; eating early or late makes no difference.

"Then everyone, stop staring at Shan Hu all the time—this kid is really about to break down."

That's not wrong; Shan Hu nowadays is just numb.

He doesn't even dare step out of the gate; there's no trace of that former crazy kid—he's practically being driven mad by all you Peak Masters.

Hearing that, Mu You and the others nodded repeatedly.

"No, no, it won't happen again."

Once the eating issue is settled, they naturally won't do that anymore.

After seeing everyone off, Ye Zhangqing simply told them that whoever wanted to eat just needed to say so in advance at noon; as for the order, they could decide it themselves.

After the crowd left, they began discussing on the way who would go first.

However, this time the fellow brothers didn't really care—after all, there's no difference either way, and eating later isn't necessarily bad.

In the end, Mu You chose to go first, since he had promised his wife; not bringing her a bite might cause big trouble.

As for that, nobody objected—just go ahead and eat if you want.

However, what Mu You never expected was that, having just returned to Bai Cao Peak, as soon as he entered the gate he saw Hong Zun sitting with his own wife in the Yuàn zhōng idly chatting.

"Shī xiōng?"

Seeing Hong Zun, Mu You's eyelid twitched uncontrollably—"Holy shit, how did this old coot get here? Look at this, it's definitely nothing good."

And seeing this, Hong Zun warmly greeted him.

"Yo, junior brother has returned—come, come, come, hurry and sit; Shī xiōng has nothing to do today, so I just came to see you."

"Well, I really ought to thank Shī xiōng then."

"We're brothers, no need for politeness."

Hong Zun was extremely enthusiastic, but Mu You had no idea what this guy was up to.

This clearly meant he had business, and according to Mu You's years of experience, whenever Hong Zun acted like this, it usually wasn't anything good.

Mu You absentmindedly chatted with Hong Zun, mostly listening to Hong Zun talk and nodding occasionally.

Mu You's dao companion, seeing them chat, accompanied them only briefly before making an excuse to get up and leave.

After Mu You's dao companion left, Hong Zun immediately grinned, and Mu You instantly grew nervous.

"If you have something to say, don't smile like that—I'm scared."

"Hehe, so I say, those who know me are my junior brother."

"Say it quickly."

"I heard that junior brother today obtained a meal quota?"

"Huh???"

As soon as those words were spoken, Mu You's heart sank—did this old coot know? I just came back from the Canteen.

But he didn't know that, just a moment ago in the Canteen, Hong Zun had been hiding nearby and happened to overhear Ye Zhangqing's words.

Upon hearing that Ye Zhangqing actually gave such a promise, Hong Zun couldn't hold back.

Although he had already eaten, could this thing still be enough? Now that there's an opportunity, he simply had to get another meal from him.

So, without much hesitation, Hong Zun rushed straight to Mu You—after all, Mu You's weakness was in his hands.

Seeing Hong Zun's smiling face, Mu You directly shook his head and refused.

"No, other things are fine to discuss, but this absolutely cannot happen."

"Come on, it's hard to come by such an opportunity—how could Mu You bear to just give it up?"

"Besides, eating together with this old coot would leave me with nothing."

Seeing this, Hong Zun wasn't surprised either, and said with a half‑smile.

"Oh, can't you, junior brother?"

"No, this is absolutely not allowed."

"If you're going to say that, then about what happened back in Dongzhou, I'll have to have a good talk with your siblings."

"You...... you're threatening me?"

"How could this be a threat? I have deep feelings for my siblings; I can't bear to see her deceived by someone, so I proactively informed them—what's the problem?"

「You........... 」

Seeing Hong Zun's confident expression, Mu You felt his teeth about to grind to pieces.

"Damn it, this old thing is bringing up the past again, huh."

It was just that one accidental slip that let this old coot catch a glimpse, and to this day he still won't let it go.

And Hong Zun wasn't in a hurry; he had said back in Dongzhou that this secret—he would chew on it for a lifetime.

"Actually, I'm easy to bribe—just one meal can shut me up. Junior brother, why don't you give it some thought?"

"I...... you.........."

Mu You's face turned white with anger, he grit his teeth silently, hesitated for a while, then finally spoke harshly.

"Fine, but I have a condition."

"Junior brother, go ahead and say it."

First, no snatching.

Alright, junior brother, rest assured; I, as your senior brother, am at least an elegant person.

Heh, you elegant? Upon hearing that, Mu You showed a look of contempt; you look at yourself from head to toe— which pore of yours is related to elegance?

However, Mu You didn't dwell on it and immediately continued.

Second, you may eat the rice as you wish, but you may only eat one‑fifth of the dishes.

「You.............. 」

This is the bottom line; otherwise we'll both perish.

Mu You said with a determined look; he had finally gotten this chance, making that old coot eat one‑fifth was already enough to justify it.

If it weren't for this guy holding his leverage, he damn well wouldn't have submitted.

Seeing Mu You's determined expression, Hong Zun nodded and agreed.

Okay.

Third, from now on don't bring up past events, or else I'd rather we both perish.

Sure.

Seeing Hong Zun nod, Mu You gritted his teeth and agreed on a time for tomorrow.

When it was dinner the next day, Mu You brought his wife to the canteen, but as soon as he entered he saw Hong Zun holding a big bowl, eating what was flying sand and rocks.

What the hell are you still eating?

Didn't I already agree to his terms? How is this guy still queuing up to get a meal?

Upon hearing that, Hong Zun replied indistinctly.

I'm afraid I won't be full later.

Huh???

This guy really can't suffer any loss at all, while Hong Zun couldn't care less, grinning as he said to Mu You:

Junior brother, you go first; senior brother will come find you after I finish eating.

Upon hearing that, Mu You couldn't even be bothered to respond to him; this is just an insatiably greedy guy.

This guy hasn't fallen into the demonic path; to be honest, Mu You really doesn't approve.

Because from head to toe, this old thing has nothing that doesn't match the demonic path; if this guy were to join the demonic path, Mu You wouldn't even... that would absolutely be an unparalleled old demon master.

What a pity, he instead walked the righteous path.