Chapter 1644: The Nether Clan Old Ancestor Who Laughed in Anger

Hearing Luo Jiuyou's impudent remarks, Ye Zhangqing simply chose to remain silent.

This is a matter between their grandfather and grandchild; as an outsider, it's better for me not to interject.

As for the Nether Clan experts standing aside, their faces were calm, evidently they had grown accustomed to Luo Jiuyou's behavior.

Within the Nether Clan, Luo Jiuyou and the old ancestor are indeed just like a close grandparent and grandchild.

Although their ages differ greatly, Luo Jiuyou has been living together with the Nether Clan old ancestor since she could remember.

Therefore, toward the Nether Clan old ancestor, Luo Jiuyou feels more familial affection than reverence; she has no sense of awe.

Unlike other Nether Clan experts, who unconsciously grow nervous when facing their own ancestor, Luo Jiuyou does not have this problem at all.

The Star Battleship smoothly entered the Haotu World and headed straight for the Dao Yi Sacred Land.

Nowadays, safety in the Haotu World is naturally no concern; moreover, everyone is riding the Dao Yi Sacred Land's spatial spirit vessel, so no reckless fool would dare provoke it.

After a smooth arrival at the Dao Yi Sacred Land, just as they landed, Shi Song had already been waiting here.

Upon seeing Ye Zhangqing, he immediately went up to greet him with a smile.

"Changqing Xiaozi, you've finally come back."

Shi Song had truly been waiting anxiously; these past days, in order to stabilize the Nether Clan old ancestor, he had been utterly busy.

So upon seeing Ye Zhangqing, Shi Song directly dumped the matter of the Nether Clan old ancestor onto him.

After all, Ye Zhangqing now counts as a core high-ranking member of the Dao Yi Sacred Land; although young, he has already secured a seat among the chief elders.

In terms of status and standing, he is actually no inferior to Shi Song.

That is, if Ye Zhangqing were willing to handle affairs, he would likely already be a powerful figure in the Dao Yi Sacred Land.

Therefore, entrusting the Nether Clan old ancestor's affair to Ye Zhangqing seems, in Shi Song's view, the most suitable choice.

Originally, Ye Zhangqing and Luo Jiuyou were on the best of terms, and he was also more familiar with the Nether Clan experts.

Furthermore, the Nether Clan old ancestor is currently most interested in Ye Zhangqing's cooking; no matter how you look at it, Ye Zhangqing is the best fit.

Of course, there's another reason: Shi Song is genuinely busy.

After quickly finishing his explanation, giving Ye Zhangqing no chance to refuse, Shi Song hurried away.

"Changqing Xiaozi, this matter is now yours; I still have other things to attend to."

Watching Shi Song rush in and rush out, Ye Zhangqing blinked, having just returned, only to be saddled with such a daunting task?

Winning over the Nether Clan old ancestor and facilitating an alliance with the Nether Clan—this task is no easy feat no matter how you look at it.

Meanwhile, Luo Jiuyou standing nearby patted her chest with a confident expression and said.

"Brother Changqing, rest assured, I've settled this; I'll go speak with the old man over there."

Huh???

Seeing Luo Jiuyou's overconfident look, Ye Zhangqing blinked and asked doubtfully.

"Are you sure?"

"Although this guy is the Nether Clan Young Master, does your nod count for the alliance with the Haotu World?"

"Moreover, if I recall correctly, back in the Grey Phosphorus Realm, the Nether Clan old ancestor wasn't saying this."

Faced with Ye Zhangqing's doubtful gaze, Luo Jiuyou replied without hesitation.

"Just relax; I'll take care of this. Brother Changqing, you just need to prepare a meal and entertain my old master—no problem."

Luo Jiuyou assured him repeatedly, and Ye Zhangqing finally nodded, half-believing, half-doubting.

Since Luo Jiuyou said so, Ye Zhangqing didn't rush to meet the Nether Clan old ancestor; evidently, it seemed better for Luo Jiuyou and her group to go first.

After all, they're our own people; once our own folks have discussed things roughly, letting Luo Jiuyou give a heads‑up first, then I'll step in later—should work better.

Immediately, Luo Jiuyou led the Nether Clan entourage straight to the old ancestor's residence, while the Eternal Night Old Ancestor's group also returned to rest.

Ye Zhangqing, meanwhile, brought Bai Hua Xianzi and Qiu Baiyi along with several other women back to the canteen.

This trip to the Grey Phosphorus Realm had been delayed far beyond the plan; by the time Ye Zhangqing reached the canteen,

although it wasn't mealtime, a crowd of disciples still gathered around the canteen.

Many disciples, listless, saw Ye Zhangqing and their eyes lit up instantly; some even had their rims redden at once.

"Elder Ye, you've finally returned."

"Yeah, we've been waiting for you, suffering greatly."

"I haven't had a proper meal in almost a month."

"As for eating, I haven't even swallowed a bite of my rations."

It was clear these disciples were truly starved to desperation; Ye Zhangqing smiled helplessly.

"Everyone, please settle down; starting tomorrow, the canteen will return to normal."

Hearing this, the disciples instantly burst into cheers; as long as Ye Zhangqing is back, that's all that matters.

They now have hope; previously, when Ye Zhangqing wasn't in the sect, whenever mealtime came, disciples would impulsively rush to the canteen, only then realizing belatedly that Elder Ye wasn't there.

As for the dishes made by the three masters of the Spirit Chef Alliance, although they've improved greatly, to the disciples they basically hold no appeal.

Unless they're starving to the point of desperation, they generally don't feel any particular craving.

Ye Zhangqing soothed the disciples outside the canteen; meanwhile, at the Nether Clan old ancestor's dwelling, a quarrel arose.

"What did you say? No alliance? Not acceptable—I won't agree."

"If you don't agree, what are you even? Whether you agree or not is none of my business."

In the courtyard, Luo Jiuyou and the Nether Clan old ancestor were arguing heatedly.

Facing her own ancestor, Luo Jiuyou was indeed stiff‑necked, showing no weakness whatsoever.

"I don't care; you must agree to this matter whether you like it or not—I've already told Brother Changqing about it."

"You've said it's settled, but it's none of my business—I never said that, and the Nether Clan will not ally with the Haotu World."

Seeing the Nether Clan old ancestor so resolute, Luo Jiuyou's face darkened; she stared him down, gritting her teeth.

「Old man, are you really so resolute? 」

「Indeed. 」

「There's no room for negotiation on this matter at all? 」

「No. 」

「Fine, this is you forcing me. 」

Huh???

Seeing Luo Jiuyou with a resolute look, the Nether Clan Old Ancestor was stunned, and the surrounding Nether Clan experts were also stunned.

How dare this young master threaten the old ancestor? What can you possibly threaten the old ancestor with?

Everyone momentarily couldn't understand Luo Jiuyou's actions; what does this mean?

You may be the young master, but saying these words in front of the old ancestor is utterly meaningless.

Even the Nether Clan Old Ancestor himself is bewildered; what is this little brat up to now?

Under everyone's gaze, Luo Jiuyou slowly took out an ancient-looking token from his Space Ring, then coldly said to his own ancestor.

「Old man, I'll ask you one last time: is there any room for discussion on this? 」

Huh???

Seeing this, the Nether Clan Old Ancestor was stunned, and the Nether Clan experts present were also stunned.