Chapter 1651: Plum Blossoms Bloom Again?

Qi Xiong naturally wanted to personally visit the Nether Clan Old Ancestor, but the best timing still required Ye Zhangqing to prepare a meal.

After all, as a proper Ancestor Realm powerhouse, why would they always be willing to stay in Dao Yi Shengdi?

Isn't it just for this meal?

If you give them other treasures, the Nether Clan Old Ancestor might not necessarily appreciate it, so the best choice is to say it over the meal.

As for that, Ye Zhangqing naturally wouldn't refuse.

"You handle the timing arrangements, and just let me know when it's set."

He even left the timing up to Ye Zhangqing to confirm; Qi Xiong just needed to wait for the notice.

Upon hearing that, Ye Zhangqing also nodded, this time counting as a formal banquet for the Nether Clan Old Ancestor, and the ingredients still needed to be well prepared.

After some thought, Ye Zhangqing finally set it for three days later, and Qi Xiong had no objection.

After finishing talking about the Nether Clan Old Ancestor, the two chatted a bit more, after which Qi Xiong then took his leave.

Having just broken through seclusion, Qi Xiong had many affairs, and being the Shèngzhǔ was no easy task.

No wonder Hong Zun back then only held the position of Divine Sword Peak Peak Master, not even a chief elder; this guy had long seen things clearly.

Ye Zhangqing is the same these days; as long as it's about the Canteen, he doesn't bother with other matters, enjoying his leisure.

Seeing Qi Xiong off, the next day Ye Zhangqing made a trip to the sect's treasure vault, personally selecting a Demonic Emperor ingredient to entertain the Nether Clan Old Ancestor.

In the blink of an eye three days passed; that evening, after Fàn diǎn, many disciples finished eating and left one after another.

In the private room of the Canteen, Ye Zhangqing also prepared a lavish spread; present were the Nether Clan Old Ancestor, Luo Jiuyou, a host of Nether Clan powerhouses, the Eternal Night Old Ancestor, and the Vermilion Bird Hall Master—four in total.

Everyone gathered together, of course Qi Xiong and Ye Zhangqing were naturally unavoidable.

At first, it was the Nether Clan Old Ancestor and the Eternal Night Old Ancestor idly chatting there.

"You old fellow, this time you agreed readily."

Looking at the Eternal Night Old Ancestor, the Nether Clan Old Ancestor said expressionlessly, the matter he spoke of naturally being the alliance with Dao Yi Shengdi.

With almost no hesitation, the Eternal Night Old Ancestor directly agreed.

Upon hearing that, the Eternal Night Old Ancestor grinned and said.

"Hehe, I'm not taking a fancy to the potential of Dao Yi Shengdi, am I?"

"It's for that meal, right?"

As for that, the Nether Clan Old Ancestor bluntly exposed it, while the Eternal Night Old Ancestor's smile didn't diminish.

"You aren't? What are you doing sitting here if not?"

Being retorted by the Eternal Night Old Ancestor, the Nether Clan Old Ancestor's face darkened a bit; he indeed wanted to eat the meal Ye Zhangqing prepared.

But as the Nether Clan Old Ancestor, he certainly had to take the alliance matter seriously; how could he decide based on just one meal?

Isn't this playing with the Nether Clan's future? Good food is good food, but serious matters can't be mixed together.

However, the Nether Clan Old Ancestor's thinking changed quickly as the dishes were served.

This time, being a formal reception for the Nether Clan Old Ancestor, Ye Zhangqing naturally pulled out all the stops.

He did his best in every aspect to achieve perfection, and the ingredients were also selected as top‑grade Demonic Emperor ingredients.

The Demonic Emperor ingredients harvested from that previous battle, normally reluctant to use, were all stored in the sect's treasure vault.

It was also for entertaining the Nether Clan Old Ancestor that Ye Zhangqing carefully selected one.

After all, a single Demonic Emperor ingredient is worth a great medicinal herb; normally one couldn't possibly waste it so casually.

Even before eating, just smelling the aroma, the Nether Clan Old Ancestor felt it was more fragrant than usual.

His gaze unconsciously locked onto these delicious dishes on the table.

Compared to him, the Eternal Night Old Ancestor beside him had eaten Demonic Emperor ingredients before; seeing this table of dishes, he couldn't help but swallow his saliva.

At last he could eat Demonic Emperor ingredients again; this bite was something he had longed for.

"What are you doing?"

However, the sound of swallowing saliva was still heard by the Nether Clan Old Ancestor beside him, who turned his head and asked.

After all, they're both Ancestor Realm beings—do they not care about face at all?

It's just a meal, why swallow saliva over it?

But as for that, the Eternal Night Old Ancestor didn't care at all, grinning.

"Hungry, is that not allowed?"

As the dishes were served, Qi Xiong also called for everyone to start eating.

The Eternal Night Old Ancestor was completely unmannered; upon hearing Qi Xiong say to start eating, he immediately picked up his chopsticks and began.

Seeing that, the Nether Clan Old Ancestor snorted displeased.

"Hmph, embarrassing."

But although he said that with his mouth, his hand movements were just as quick, practically following right after.

Mainly because the Eternal Night Old Ancestor eats too fast, it makes people anxious.

With one bite into his mouth, the Nether Clan Old Ancestor could be said to be amazed again.

These past few days he's already eaten plenty of Ye Zhangqing's cooking, not missing a single meal a day.

But today, eating Ye Zhangqing's cooking again, it's even more delicious than usual.

This is the difference in ingredients; of course, Ye Zhangqing usually isn't that meticulous, after all he's tired.

After a mouthful, the Nether Clan Old Ancestor couldn't hold back, nor attend to anything else; lowering his head with the Eternal Night Old Ancestor, he began to feast heartily.

The two ate in a you‑take‑I‑grab frenzy, with no spare attention for anything else.

The others at the same table, seeing this, also grew anxious, but facing the two Ancestor Realm cultivators, they couldn't hope to out‑compete them.

The meal was devoured in a whirlwind, leaving no time to talk during it.

As for that, Qi Xiong and Ye Zhangqing were also accustomed to it; even Qi Xiong joined the scramble, for Demonic Emperor ingredients aren't easily come by.

On the table, only Ye Zhangqing wasn't joining the scramble.

A table full of dishes, under the crowd's sweeping gust, was soon completely devoured.

The Nether Clan Old Ancestor satisfiedly wiped the oil stain from the corner of his mouth; this meal was eaten so comfortably.

Having finished the meal, Ye Zhangqing rose to pour drinks for everyone, took a sip, and the Nether Clan Old Ancestor also turned to Qi Xiong and spoke.

"To be honest, regarding the alliance with Dao Yi Shengdi, I, the old man, have not been optimistic about it so far."

"Finally it's time to talk about the main matter, but as soon as he spoke, the Nether Clan Old Ancestor's words were somewhat unpleasant to hear."

"But he seemed not to care about these; after his words fell, without waiting for Qi Xiong's reply, he continued speaking on his own."

"As I've always said, potential is ultimately just potential; wanting to turn it into strength takes time, and in this process there are too many uncertainties."

"Even though you, as the Shèngzhǔ, have now broken through to the Emperor Sovereign Realm, I've heard that the ancestor of your Dao Yi Shengdi is still in seclusion, and I don't know whether he can successfully break through......................."

The Nether Clan Old Ancestor shifted the topic to Yun Xiantai, but before he finished speaking, the next second, from within Yun Xiantai's dong fu, a breakthrough fluctuation slowly spread outward.

An aura of Emperor Sovereign Realm level shot up into the sky, instantly enveloping the entire Dao Yi Shengdi.

With the emergence of this aura, the Nether Clan Old Ancestor's voice trailed off, and his expression also turned strange.