Chapter 1759: Still Talking About Rules?

The Grand Elder had just awakened, and his first thought was to eat; he had queued for several whole Shíchén, from daytime to nightfall, yet in the end he didn't even get to eat.

Moreover, he was struck by a slap from the restriction set up by the Three Ancestors, leaving him severely wounded and he fainted outright.

He hadn't broken any rules at all—clearly he had been shoved away by the crowd, yet he still hadn't managed to get a meal.

Seeing the Grand Elder grit his teeth, the steward moved his lips, his expression somewhat complex; after a moment's hesitation, he spoke cautiously.

"But, Elder, Island No. 78 is now overcrowded; given your current condition, I'm afraid.................."

The steward had originally intended to remind the Grand Elder that he had only just awakened and his wounds were still not healed.

Although the Three Ancestors had shown mercy and not injured his foundation, the external wounds were still quite severe.

With such a physical condition, can the Grand Elder possibly endure going to Island No. 78 now?

The steward wanted to persuade the Grand Elder to rest peacefully for two days, after all, the Second Elder had said yesterday that although these external wounds look severe now, they heal quickly.

Given the Grand Elder's own cultivation level, combined with medicinal pills, he would recover in just a few days.

Just endure a few days for now; later, going to Island No. 78 to eat will be no problem.

But upon hearing the steward's words, the Grand Elder didn't even think; his icy gaze shot over, eyes full of anger and resentment, and he gritted his teeth as he spoke.

"Enough talk, go fetch a set of utensils for me—I will definitely have this meal today."

Seeing this, the steward still wanted to say something, but as his lips barely twitched, the Grand Elder's fierce glare shot him down.

The words on the tip of his tongue were swallowed down forcefully.

Watching the Grand Elder's obstinacy, the steward could only resign himself and retreat from the room.

Not long after, in accordance with the Grand Elder's request, he brought a brand‑new set of utensils.

After putting away the utensils, the Grand Elder changed into clean clothes and then limped away.

"Elder, would you like me to accompany you?"

"Can you help me hold my place in line?"

"That............ according to the rules, one cannot have another stand in line for you; otherwise you'll lose your qualification and likewise trigger the restriction laid down by the Three Ancestors."

"Then what's there to say? I'll go myself."

Since he couldn't have someone else hold his place, the Grand Elder saw no point in wasting words and limped straight toward Island No. 78.

In the courtyard, at the moment of rending space, even watching the Grand Elder's appearance seemed strained—those Three Ancestors really dealt a harsh blow.

Yet relying on a single breath, the Grand Elder stubbornly made it to Island No. 78.

But just as before, Island No. 78 remained overcrowded, with people packed shoulder to shoulder on the island, making even turning around difficult.

Likewise, the waves were crowded with people, and their number seemed even greater than before.

Seeing so many people, the Grand Elder darkened his face and silently cursed in his heart.

"Damn it, could it be that everyone from the clan has come to Island No. 78?"

Although he was cursing inwardly, his body was honest—he had quietly come to the end of the line and begun to queue.

Having learned from past experience, the Grand Elder had obviously become cautious and dared not act rashly anymore.

After all, the restriction laid down by the Three Ancestors is no joke; although it won't take your life, a strike from it really does hurt, and the pain is genuine.

He could only abide by Island No. 78's rules, queuing honestly and dutifully.

And facing that endless‑looking queue, the Grand Elder's complexion turned even more ashen.

While the Grand Elder patiently waited in line, behind him other clan members kept joining the queue.

At first he didn't notice, but absentmindedly he glanced at the Guo clan person standing behind him.

This person hadn't even put away his utensils, but was holding them directly in his hand.

That didn't matter; what mattered was that this guy's utensils weren't washed.

Seeing this, the Grand Elder sounded somewhat doubtful.

"Your utensils aren't washed?"

Hearing that, the clan member realized it and gave an embarrassed smile.

"Hehe, I forgot—I was in a hurry eating just now and came straight to queue; I'll wash them now."

Saying that, the clan member directly cast a cleansing spell, washing the utensils clean.

But what the Grand Elder cared about wasn't that; it was what this person had just said.

Upon hearing the person's words, the Grand Elder fixed his gaze on him and, after a while, spoke softly.

"What did you just say? You came to queue right after finishing your meal?"

"Yes."

Hearing that, the clan member didn't think much and nodded honestly in reply.

But the next second, the Grand Elder immediately shouted angrily.

"Do you still care about the rules? On Island No. 78 each person may eat only once a day—you've just eaten, so why are you queuing again?"

Having suffered a great loss once, the Grand Elder had long studied the rules of Island No. 78.

He had memorized all the clauses; thus, upon hearing the clan member's words, the Grand Elder immediately spotted the problem—this person wasn't observing the rules.

You've just eaten and you're coming again?

Yet faced with the Grand Elder's rebuke, the clan member showed no change in expression and even asked somewhat doubtfully.

"I haven't broken any rules, because this queue takes a day to get through; I ate my meal and immediately joined the line, so when my turn comes it will be the next day."

"Huh???"

Hearing that, the Grand Elder was full of suspicion, his face showing a strange look, and he glanced toward the front of the line—the little courtyard wasn't far away.

Given the speed at which this line eats, it surely wouldn't take a whole day, after all everyone eats quickly and basically doesn't waste time.

At this distance, could it really take a full circuit of the queue?

"Are you trying to fool me? With such a short distance, could you really queue for a whole day?"

Thinking of this, the Grand Elder immediately turned his head, furrowed his brows, looked at this clan member and said, his eyes full of scrutiny, as if he had returned to the Law Enforcement Hall.

And this clan member also had the same feeling.

Facing the Grand Elder questioning him before him, he felt as if he were in the Law Enforcement Hall, but that's not right, damn it, I'm not on Island 78?

Facing the Grand Elder's stern questioning, the clan member fell silent for a moment, then also spoke up in reply.

"Grand Elder, you haven't come to eat before, have you?"

"Bullshit, I, this old man, have definitely come before."

Upon hearing this, the Grand Elder couldn't help but blush; he indeed had not yet eaten the food of Island 78.

But who says he hasn't come? He had come before, and moreover, and moreover, that food was just a step away.

He was just that close to eating it; if not for that little mishap, who could stop him from eating?

He had already eaten it long ago.

But the Grand Elder simply refuses to admit this, so he can only change the subject; anyway, he had come.

Moreover, he had already gone into the small courtyard, so rounding up, it's roughly equivalent to having eaten this meal.