Chapter 1781: and translation of chapter title

"How about Ye, little friend considering coming to my Hall of Longevity as a head chef? My Hall of Longevity would certainly welcome you, and you can set any conditions you like—how about that?"

Thus output: 【1】 "How about Ye, little friend considering coming to my Hall of Longevity as a head chef? My Hall of Longevity would certainly welcome you, and you can set any conditions you like—how about that?"

But need to ensure no extra words. Let's craft concise: "How about Ye, little friend coming to my Hall of Longevity as a head chef? My Hall of Longevity would certainly welcome you, and you can set any conditions you like—how about that?" We'll keep the question mark.

Without waiting for Ye Changqing to reply, the steward Li continued speaking.

Translation: "Before Ye Zhangqing could even open his mouth to reply, Steward Li continued speaking." Need to use Ye Zhangqing per glossary. Steward Li. So: 【2】 Before Ye Zhangqing could even open his mouth to reply, Steward Li continued speaking.

Just as his words fell, an angry roar immediately echoed in the courtyard.

Translation: "Just as his words fell, an angry roar immediately echoed in the Yuàn zhōng." Use Yuàn zhōng per glossary. So: 【3】 Just as his words fell, an angry roar immediately echoed in the Yuàn zhōng.

"Li, you've gone too far—do you treat me as if I'm nothing?"

Translation: "Li, you've gone far enough—you treat me as if I were air." Need to keep quotes. So: 【4】 "Li, you've gone far enough—you treat me as if I were air."

Ye Changqing is a member of the Guo family, yet this old coot is poaching people right in front of him—does he think the Guo family's fifth elder doesn't exist?

Translation: "This Ye Zhangqing is one of the Guo family, yet this old coot is poaching people right in front of him—does he think the Guo family's Fifth Elder doesn't exist?" Need to keep meaning. Use Ye Zhangqing, Guo family, Fifth Elder. So: 【5】 This Ye Zhangqing is one of the Guo family, yet this old coot is poaching people right in front of him—does he think the Guo family's Fifth Elder doesn't exist?

If this can be endured, what cannot?

Translation: "If this can be tolerated, what cannot?" Actually the phrase means "If this can be endured, what cannot be endured?" We'll translate: "If this can be tolerated, what cannot be?" So: 【6】 If this can be tolerated, what cannot be?

The fifth elder jumped up, his eyes blazing with fury, staring fixedly at Steward Li as if he wanted to tear him apart alive.

Translation: "Seeing the Fifth Elder rise abruptly, his eyes blazing with fury, he glared at Steward Li as if wanting to tear him apart limb from limb." Need to keep meaning. So: 【7】 Seeing the Fifth Elder rise abruptly, his eyes blazing with fury, he glared at Steward Li as if wanting to tear him apart limb from limb.

Faced with the fifth elder's angry gaze, Steward Li replied without changing his expression.

Translation: "Faced with the Fifth Elder's furious gaze, Steward Li remained expressionless." So: 【8】 Faced with the Fifth Elder's furious gaze, Steward Li remained expressionless.

"Brother Guo, what's wrong with you?"

Translation: "Brother Guo, what's wrong with you?" Use Brother Guo. So: 【9】 "Brother Guo, what's wrong with you?"

"What's wrong? I'm still here, yet you dare to poach someone from my Guo family to my face?"

Translation: "What's wrong? I'm still here, yet you dare to poach someone from the Guo family to my face?" So: 【10】 "What's wrong? I'm still here, yet you dare to poach someone from the Guo family to my face?"

The fifth elder's teeth clenched with a grating sound, yet Steward Li merely smirked and said.

Translation: "The Fifth Elder's teeth clenched audibly, yet Steward Li merely smirked." So: 【11】 The Fifth Elder's teeth clenched audibly, yet Steward Li merely smirked.

"Someone from the Guo family? Who? Ye, little friend? I don't recall little friend having the surname Guo."

Translation: "Someone from the Guo family? Who? Ye, little friend? I don't recall little friend bearing the Guo surname." Need to keep meaning. So: 【12】 "Someone from the Guo family? Who? Ye, little friend? I don't recall little friend bearing the Guo surname."

"You........"

"What are you talking about? When did Ye, little friend become a member of your Guo family? Besides, since he's pursuing the culinary path, my Hall of Longevity is naturally the best fit for him."

Translation: "What are you even saying? When did Ye, little friend become a member of the Guo family? Besides, since Ye, little friend walks the culinary path, the Hall of Longevity is naturally the best fit for him." So: 【14】 "What are you even saying? When did Ye, little friend become a member of the Guo family? Besides, since Ye, little friend walks the culinary path, the Hall of Longevity is naturally the best fit for him."

Steward Li's words left the fifth elder momentarily speechless.

Translation: "Steward Li's words left the Fifth Elder momentarily speechless." So: 【15】 Steward Li's words left the Fifth Elder momentarily speechless.

After all, strictly speaking, Ye Changqing really isn't a member of the Guo family.

Translation: "After all, strictly speaking, Ye Zhangqing truly isn't a member of the Guo family." So: 【16】 After all, strictly speaking, Ye Zhangqing truly isn't a member of the Guo family.

Although he came from the lower realm and was brought to the Guo family, they actually do not recognize his identity.

Translation: "Having come from the Xia Jie, although he was brought to the Guo family, the Guo family actually does not recognize Ye Zhangqing's identity." So: 【17】 Having come from the Xia Jie, although he was brought to the Guo family, the Guo family actually does not recognize Ye Zhangqing's identity.

Not just the Guo family—take Luo Jiuyou, for example: just because he joined the Netherworld Palace doesn't mean he's now a disciple of it. Obviously not.

Translation: "Not only the Guo family—just like Luo Jiuyou and his companions, if Luo Jiuyou had joined the Netherworld Palace, would he now be a disciple of the Netherworld Palace? Obviously not." So: 【18】 Not only the Guo family—just like Luo Jiuyou and his companions, if Luo Jiuyou had joined the Netherworld Palace, would he now be a disciple of the Netherworld Palace? Obviously not.

So, Steward Li's statement is not wrong.

Translation: "So, Steward Li's remark is not wrong." So: 【19】 So, Steward Li's remark is not wrong.

But the fifth elder would never admit that—no matter what nonsense, Ye Changqing is definitely a Guo family member in his eyes.

Translation: "But the Fifth Elder would never admit that—no matter what nonsense, Ye Zhangqing is simply a Guo family member to him." So: 【20】 But the Fifth Elder would never admit that—no matter what nonsense, Ye Zhangqing is simply a Guo family member to him.

Even setting other matters aside, if they brought Ye Changqing on a tour of the immortal city and then lost him, the fifth elder would likely be beaten to death by his clansmen upon returning.

Translation: "Besides, if Ye Zhangqing were taken to Immortal City for a tour and then lost, the Fifth Elder would likely be beaten to death by his clan upon returning." So: 【21】 Besides, if Ye Zhangqing were taken to Immortal City for a tour and then lost, the Fifth Elder would likely be beaten to death by his clan upon returning.

Just think—how many pairs of longing eyes in the family are waiting for Ye Changqing to return?

Translation: "Just think—how many pairs of longing eyes in the clan are waiting for Ye Zhangqing to return?" So: 【22】 Just think—how many pairs of longing eyes in the clan are waiting for Ye Zhangqing to return?

If he doesn't show up, the fifth elder can't even imagine the consequences.

Translation: "If he isn't waited for, the Fifth Elder dare not imagine the consequences." So: 【23】 If he isn't waited for, the Fifth Elder dare not imagine the consequences.

So, this person will definitely not be handed over to the Hall of Longevity.

Translation: "So, this person will definitely not be handed over to the Hall of Longevity." So: 【24】 So, this person will definitely not be handed over to the Hall of Longevity.

"Cut it out—Ye, little friend is a member of my Guo family; you'd better rein it in, or don't blame me for being rude."

Translation: "Don't give me that—Ye, little friend is my Guo family member; you'd better rein it in, or don't blame me for being rude." So: 【25】 "Don't give me that—Ye, little friend is my Guo family member; you'd better rein it in, or don't blame me for being rude."

"Go ahead and try—this is my Hall of Longevity; you wouldn't want........"

Translation: "Go ahead and try—this is my Hall of Longevity; you wouldn't dare not........" The ellipsis indicates trailing off. We'll keep ellipsis. So: 【26】 "Go ahead and try—this is my Hall of Longevity; you wouldn't dare not........"

"Both seniors."

Translation: "Both seniors," So: 【27】 "Both seniors,"

Seeing the conversation grow more heated, both seeming ready to come to blows, Ye Changqing quickly stepped forward to mediate.

Translation: "Seeing the argument heat up, both sides seeming ready to fight, Ye Zhangqing quickly stepped forward to mediate." So: 【28】 Seeing the argument heat up, both sides seeming ready to fight, Ye Zhangqing quickly stepped forward to mediate.

"Seniors, it's just a minor matter—no need to make a fuss. Moreover, I've been treated well in the Guo family and have no intention of leaving for now; I hope you'll be understanding."

Translation: "Both seniors, it's just a minor matter; moreover, I've been treated well in the Guo family and have no intention of leaving for now—I hope you'll be understanding." So: 【29】 "Both seniors, it's just a minor matter; moreover, I've been treated well in the Guo family and have no intention of leaving for now—I hope you'll be understanding."

Ye Changqing politely refused Steward Li, indicating he had no intention of leaving the Guo family.

Translation: "Ye Zhangqing politely refused Steward Li, indicating he had no intention of leaving the Guo family." So: 【30】 Ye Zhangqing politely refused Steward Li, indicating he had no intention of leaving the Guo family.

Seeing this, the fifth elder immediately smirked, thinking, 'Look, they themselves said that—why are you, old coot, stirring up trouble here?'

Translation: "Seeing this, the Fifth Elder immediately smirked, thinking, 'He himself said that—why are you, old fool, stirring up trouble here?'" So: 【31】 Seeing this, the Fifth Elder immediately smirked, thinking, 'He himself said that—why are you, old fool, stirring up trouble here?'

Upon hearing that, Steward Li said nothing more, and Ye Changqing also said that when preparing Luo Jiuyou's medicinal meal tomorrow, he would make an extra portion especially for him.

Translation: "Upon hearing that, Steward Li said nothing more, and Ye Zhangqing also said that when preparing Luo Jiuyou's medicinal meal tomorrow, he would make an extra portion for him." So: 【32】 Upon hearing that, Steward Li said nothing more, and Ye Zhangqing also said that when preparing Luo Jiuyou's medicinal meal tomorrow, he would make an extra portion for him.

With the fifth elder glaring tigerishly nearby, and Ye Changqing saying that, Steward Li naturally seized the opportunity to back down, nodding in agreement.

Translation: "With the Fifth Elder glaring tigerishly nearby, and Ye Zhangqing saying that, Steward Li naturally took the opportunity to agree, nodding in acceptance." So: 【33】 With the Fifth Elder glaring tigerishly nearby, and Ye Zhangqing saying that, Steward Li naturally took the opportunity to agree, nodding in acceptance.

Seeing that the two had stopped arguing, Ye Changqing casually found an excuse and returned to his room.

Translation: "Seeing that the two had stopped arguing, Ye Zhangqing simply found an excuse and returned to his room." So: 【34】 Seeing that the two had stopped arguing, Ye Zhangqing simply found an excuse and returned to his room.

When Luo Jiuyou was first arranged, there happened to be other rooms in the small courtyard, so Ye Changqing naturally had his own room as well.

Translation: "When Luo Jiuyou was first arranged, there happened to be other rooms in the small courtyard, so Ye Zhangqing naturally had his own room as well." So: 【35】 When Luo Jiuyou was first arranged, there happened to be other rooms in the small courtyard, so Ye Zhangqing naturally had his own room as well.

As Ye Changqing left, the fifth elder glared at Steward Li and said.

Translation: "As Ye Zhangqing left, the Fifth Elder looked at Steward Li with displeasure." So: 【36】 As Ye Zhangqing left, the Fifth Elder looked at Steward Li with displeasure.

"If there's nothing else, just go—don't stay just hoping for dinner."

Translation: "If there's nothing else, just go—don't stay just hoping for dinner." So: 【37】 "If there's nothing else, just go—don't stay just hoping for dinner."

"Hmph."

Translation: "Hmph." So: 【38】 "Hmph."

Hearing the fifth elder's snide remark, Steward Li let out a cold snort, turned and walked away, while the fifth elder returned to his room with a smug smile.

Translation: "Hearing the Fifth Elder's sarcastic remark, Steward Li snorted coldly, turned and left, while the Fifth Elder returned to his room with a smug smile." So: 【39】 Hearing the Fifth Elder's sarcastic remark, Steward Li snorted coldly, turned and left, while the Fifth Elder returned to his room with a smug smile.

There's no need to worry about Luo Jiuyou's situation—he just needs some time to recover.

Translation: "Luo Jiuyou's condition doesn't need worry—he just needs time to heal." So: 【40】 Luo Jiuyou's condition doesn't need worry—he just needs time to heal.

However, because of Luo Jiuyou, Ye Changqing's return to the Guo family might be delayed a bit.

Translation: "However, because of Luo Jiuyou, Ye Zhangqing's return to the Guo family may be delayed." So: 【41】 However, because of Luo Jiuyou, Ye Zhangqing's return to the Guo family may be delayed.

Upon hearing that, the fifth elder agreed without hesitation, saying he would personally greet the family head so Ye Changqing wouldn't have to worry.

Translation: "The Fifth Elder agreed without hesitation, saying he would personally greet the family head so Ye Zhangqing wouldn't have to worry." So: 【42】 The Fifth Elder agreed without hesitation, saying he would personally greet the family head so Ye Zhangqing wouldn't have to worry.

The fifth elder would love to stay a few more days in Qingbi Immortal City—back at the Guo family, he'd have to queue all day just for a bowl of rice.

Translation: "The Fifth Elder would love to stay a few more days in Azure Green Immortal City; returning to the Guo family would mean queuing all day just for a bowl of rice." So: 【43】 The Fifth Elder would love to stay a few more days in Azure Green Immortal City; returning to the Guo family would mean queuing all day just for a bowl of rice.

In Qingbi Immortal City, aside from that old coot Steward Li, who would compete with me? This is far more comfortable than being back in the family.

Translation: "In Azure Green Immortal City, besides that old fool Steward Li, who would compete with me? It's far more comfortable than being in the clan." So: 【44】 In Azure Green Immortal City, besides that old fool Steward Li, who would compete with me? It's far more comfortable than being in the clan.

So, when Ye Changqing spoke those words, the fifth elder agreed without hesitation.

Translation: "So, when Ye Zhangqing said that, the Fifth Elder agreed without hesitation." So: 【45】 So, when Ye Zhangqing said that, the Fifth Elder agreed without hesitation.

In the evening, Ye Changqing prepared another medicinal meal for Luo Jiuyou and sent it over—of course, the fifth elder got a share as well.

Translation: "In the evening, Ye Zhangqing prepared another medicinal meal for Luo Jiuyou, naturally including a portion for the Fifth Elder as well." So: 【46】 In the evening, Ye Zhangqing prepared another medicinal meal for Luo Jiuyou, naturally including a portion for the Fifth Elder as well.

Just that Steward Li didn't come, so we'll probably have to wait until tomorrow—I don't know if there's any left tonight, since Ye Changqing forgot to mention it earlier.

Translation: "Just that Steward Li didn't come, so we'll have to wait until tomorrow—I don't know if there'll be any left tonight, since Ye Zhangqing forgot to mention it earlier." So: 【47】 Just that Steward Li didn't come, so we'll have to wait until tomorrow—I don't know if there'll be any left tonight, since Ye Zhangqing forgot to mention it earlier.

Having watched Luo Jiuyou finish his meal, Ye Changqing happened to step out of his room just as a few Netherworld Palace disciples returned from the immortal city.

Translation: "Having watched Luo Jiuyou finish his meal, Ye Zhangqing happened to step out of his room just as several Netherworld Palace disciples returned from Immortal City." So: 【48】 Having watched Luo Jiuyou finish his meal, Ye Zhangqing happened to step out of his room just as several Netherworld Palace disciples returned from Immortal City.

Seeing this, Ye Changqing looked thoughtful, they exchanged a brief bow, and as they passed each other, Ye Changqing suddenly called out.

Translation: "Seeing this, Ye Zhangqing looked thoughtful, they exchanged a brief bow, and as they passed each other, Ye Zhangqing suddenly called out." So: 【49】 Seeing this, Ye Zhangqing looked thoughtful, they exchanged a brief bow, and as they passed each other, Ye Zhangqing suddenly called out.

"Senior brother, wait."

Translation: "Shī xiōng, wait." So: 【50】 "Shī xiōng, wait."

"What's up?"

Translation: "Anything the matter?" So: 【51】 "Anything the matter?"

"Junior brother would like to invite all the senior brothers for a drink—do you have time?"

Translation: "Junior brother would like to invite all the Shī xiōng for a drink—do you have time?" So: 【52】 "Junior brother would like to invite all the Shī xiōng for a drink—do you have time?"

"This........... well, we're not busy either."

Translation: "Well........ alright, we're not busy either." So: 【53】 "Well........ alright, we're not busy either."

Faced with Ye Changqing's invitation, the few Netherworld Palace disciples fell silent for a moment, then reluctantly agreed.

Translation: "In response to Ye Zhangqing's invitation, the few Netherworld Palace disciples fell silent for a moment, then reluctantly agreed." So: 【54】 In response to Ye Zhangqing's invitation, the few Netherworld Palace disciples fell silent for a moment, then reluctantly agreed.

They certainly weren't doing it for Ye Changqing's sake, but out of respect for the Guo family, and for the fifth elder.

Translation: "They weren't doing it for Ye Zhangqing's sake, but for the Guo family's, and the Fifth Elder's." So: 【55】 They weren't doing it for Ye Zhangqing's sake, but for the Guo family's, and the Fifth Elder's.

Seeing that, Ye Changqing nodded in agreement and headed straight to the kitchen.

Translation: "Seeing this, Ye Zhangqing nodded in agreement and headed straight to the kitchen." So: 【56】 Seeing this, Ye Zhangqing nodded in agreement and headed straight to the kitchen.

Although Luo Jiuyou told him not to worry about it, Ye Changqing, now that he knows, cannot simply ignore it.

Translation: "Although Luo Jiuyou said not to worry about it, Ye Zhangqing, knowing now, could hardly ignore it." So: 【57】 Although Luo Jiuyou said not to worry about it, Ye Zhangqing, knowing now, could hardly ignore it.

Moreover, this time things have escalated to this point, with the opposition ganging up in numbers, and Ye Changqing fears Luo Jiuyou might be killed outright if he returns.

Translation: "Moreover, after all this, the other side still had several people working together, and Ye Zhangqing feared Luo Jiuyou would be killed outright if he went back." So: 【58】 Moreover, after all this, the other side still had several people working together, and Ye Zhangqing feared Luo Jiuyou would be killed outright if he went back.

It's not that he looks down on Luo Jiuyou—it's just that the immortal realm is different from the myriad worlds.

Translation: "It's not that I look down on Luo Jiuyou—it's just that the Immortal Realm is not the same as the myriad realms." So: 【59】 It's not that I look down on Luo Jiuyou—it's just that the Immortal Realm is not the same as the myriad realms.

Everyone in Xia Jie are Heavenly Pride's peers; after coming to the Immortal Realm, nobody is stronger than anyone.

Furthermore, an extra precaution is always good; it's not troublesome anyway, just a meal.

Ye Zhangqing started busying in the kitchen; not long after, the Fifth Elder came over as if smelling the aroma.

Seeing the busy Ye Zhangqing, he asked doubtfully.

"Young Friend Ye, what are you doing?"

"Oh, I intend to treat the Netherworld Palace Shī xiōng to a meal; after all, concerning Luo Brother's matter, we'll probably still need their looking after later."

Huh???

Upon hearing this, the Fifth Elder immediately realized, this was planning to host a banquet for those little brats.

For a moment, a hint of envy welled up in the Fifth Elder's heart, and he said sourly.

"Why go through all this trouble? I'll personally go talk to them; I'm sure they won't dare say no."

"Thank you, Elder, but after all, when asking someone to do something, one still needs to show proper attitude; Elder, rest assured, your share, the junior has already prepared."

Upon hearing Ye Zhangqing say that, the Fifth Elder's expression eased a bit.