Chapter 1791: Ye Zhangqing, Rest Easy

Because the Three Ancestors of the Guo Family were present, the Baili Hall Master also couldn't elaborate in detail, merely emphasizing that Ye Zhangqing was very important.

So they hoped the Elder would personally step in and recruit Ye Zhangqing.

Unfortunately, the Yanshou Hall Elder obviously didn't realize Ye Zhangqing's importance and didn't believe what the Baili Hall Master said.

In the Yanshou Hall Elder's view, even if a junior's cooking talent were heaven-defying, what could it amount to?

Within Yanshou Hall, there aren't many things besides immortal chefs; with so many immortal chefs, whose talent could be lacking?

Moreover, the Three Ancestors of the Guo Family had all appeared in person; to offend the Guo Family over a junior who might merely have decent talent was obviously not worthwhile.

So the Yanshou Hall Elder hesitated little and quickly refused the Baili Hall Master.

For a junior, if the Guo Family values them so highly, then let them have them.

The Yanshou Hall Elder still didn't realize what this decision would ultimately cause Yanshou Hall to miss out on.

Afterward, no matter how the Baili Hall Master messaged their own Elder, the Elder gave no reply; all messages seemed to sink like stones into the sea.

This made the Baili Hall Master curse in anger; they had already spoken to this extent, yet still failed to draw the Elder's attention.

Beside them, the Fifth Elder watched the Baili Hall Master's blackened face, veins bulging on their forehead, and felt greatly pleased.

Yanshou Hall still wants to poach people—do they think the Guo Family's people are theirs for the taking?

Immediately, the Fifth Elder looked at the Baili Hall Master and smiled.

"What's wrong with the Baili Hall Master? Their complexion looks so awful."

Huh???

Upon hearing the Fifth Elder's words and seeing their gloating expression, the Baili Hall Master burned with even greater rage, their teeth itching with anger, almost grinding to pieces.

This damn thing is simply not a proper human; they glared fiercely at the Fifth Elder with fury blazing in their eyes, and the Baili Hall Master said nothing, turning and vanishing on the spot.

Their own Elder simply played dead, showing no intention to appear, so the Baili Hall Master naturally lacked the courage to directly contend with the Guo Family's Three Ancestors for people.

Since their Elder didn't show up, the Baili Hall Master simply gave up.

Staying would only bring self-inflicted humiliation; it would be better to just adopt an 'out of sight, out of mind' attitude.

As the Baili Hall Master left, the Fifth Elder turned to look at Steward Li nearby and smirked.

"Steward Li, are you still going to stay?"

The smile was full of mockery—it was this Li's doing; if they hadn't contacted the Baili Hall Master, where would all these troubles have come from?

They still wanted to secretly poach people—do they think the Guo Family's people are that easy to take?

Thus, toward Steward Li, the Fifth Elder's mockery was utterly undisguised; this old thing was no good either.

Hearing the Fifth Elder's words, Steward Li's face fell, the corner of their mouth twitched, and they likewise said nothing before turning and leaving.

In the end, it all came to nothing—who could have imagined the Guo Family's Three Ancestors would personally rush to Azure-Green Immortal City?

If it had been the Guo Family Clan Chief coming, that would still be manageable; the Baili Hall Master could still have negotiated with them.

But it was the Guo Family's Three Ancestors who came, making the situation entirely different—those Three Ancestors were not something their own Hall Master could oppose.

Faced with an Elder-level figure, they had no temper at all.

Moreover, their own Elder showed no intention to step forward, so they could only yield.

Steward Li also didn't linger in the courtyard; why stay? To await humiliation? If they don't leave now, when would they?

As the Baili Hall Master and Steward Li departed one after another, the Fifth Elder gave a cold smile.

A bunch of old fogies still want to scheme against me? Do they think Guo Five is so easy to plot against?

Ye Zhangqing didn't know what had happened in the courtyard; at this moment, in Luo Jiuyou's room, after several days of medicinal cuisine conditioning, Luo Jiuyou's injuries had already largely healed.

They then took a pill given by the Guo Family's Three Ancestors, and with the Three Ancestors personally administering it to catalyze the medicine's effect, they recovered from their injuries.

In less than a quarter of an hour, Luo Jiuyou's wounds were mostly healed.

Their wounds were visibly healed; at the moment the Guo Family's Three Ancestors lowered their hands, Luo Jiuyou was completely recovered.

They rose respectfully and bowed to the Guo Family's Three Ancestors.

"Thank you, senior."

"It's fine; would you be willing to join my Guo Family?"

Hearing this, the Guo Family's Three Ancestors replied expressionlessly, their action entirely out of respect for Ye Zhangqing's face.

At the same time, their invitation for Luo Jiuyou to join the Guo Family was also because of Ye Zhangqing.

However, Luo Jiuyou simply shook their head in response.

"Senior, your kindness is appreciated, but I still wish to remain in the Netherworld Palace."

Although Luo Jiuyou usually laughs and jokes, in reality they are not broad-minded; having suffered such a loss in the Netherworld Palace, if this grudge goes unavenged, they estimate they won't be able to cultivate in peace.

Moreover, Luo Jiuyou is proud and prefers to settle their own affairs.

Furthermore, whether it's cultivation methods or environment, the Netherworld Palace suits Luo Jiuyou better.

The cultivation results in the Netherworld Palace are certainly better than in the Guo Family.

Combining these two reasons, Luo Jiuyou still refused the Guo Family's Three Ancestors' invitation.

In response, the Guo Family's Three Ancestors naturally wouldn't insist, and Ye Zhangqing wasn't surprised either.

As Luo Jiuyou recovered, the Guo Family's Three Ancestors also proposed returning to the Guo Family.

The ingredients had all been purchased; mainly, Yanshou Hall harbored ill intentions, and staying here left the Guo Family's Three Ancestors feeling uneasy.

After all, this is someone else's territory—who knows when that old fogey of Yanshou Hall might suddenly change their mind?

If an old fogey were to jump out midway and cause trouble, wouldn't that be asking for trouble? So it's best to leave quickly.

Regarding that, Ye Zhangqing naturally had no objection.

Luo Jiuyou and those several Netherworld Palace disciples also intended to leave together.

However, just before departing, Luo Jiuyou quietly said to Ye Zhangqing:

"Changqing Brother, do you still have that thing on you?"

What is this?

It's just dry rations; give me some. After going to the Netherworld Palace, I can't get a proper meal—I'm so hungry I'm crying.

Huh???

Hearing this, Ye Zhangqing smiled helplessly, but still gave all the dry rations on his person to Luo Jiuyou.

These dry rations aren't anything precious to me, but Luo Jiuyou, upon receiving them, treated them like a priceless treasure.

She had been craving this bite for a long time.

Actually, if it weren't for the unresolved grudge and the inability to let this anger go in her heart, Luo Jiuyou would probably have really agreed to join the Guo family.

At least in the Guo family she could get to eat the meals Ye Zhangqing cooked.

But there's no way; if she doesn't kill those little brats, Luo Jiuyou really can't vent her frustration, so she can only suppress it for now—at least not yet.

Once she kills them, there will be plenty of time and opportunities to eat later; there's no need to rush this moment.

After carefully putting the dry rations into the Space Ring, at the moment of parting, Luo Jiuyou was still somewhat reluctant, while those several Netherworld Palace disciples solemnly said to Ye Zhangqing:

"Ye Zhangqing, rest assured, we will definitely not let down your expectations."