Chapter 1858

Wu Shī xiōng will absolutely not let Ye Zhangqing have his way.

As three people spoke of Wu Shī xiōng, in the Heaven-Earth Fire Hall, within a luxurious rear courtyard, a black-clad youth grimly gazed at a formal disciple before him and said:

"Ye Zhangqing? Hah, a newcomer also dares to covet the Senior Brother's position—seeking death."

This black-clad youth is Wu Shī xiōng, whose personal name is Wu Gen; he comes from the Wu family of the Immortal Realm, and is said to be a main-line disciple.

He wasn't casually dumped into the Cooking King Immortal City; rather, because he displayed astonishing talent in the culinary arts from childhood, he was sent there.

Having long regarded the Senior Brother position of the Heaven-Earth Fire Hall as his own, Wu Kun, upon hearing that Ye Zhangqing, a halfway interloper, would compete for that position, naturally would not stand by idly.

Hearing Wu Gen's words, the formal disciple seated below cautiously asked:

"That Shī xiōng, what should we do now?"

"If he wants to die, I'll grant him that—tomorrow I'll slay him before everyone."

Wu Gen said coldly.

As a veteran disciple of the Heaven-Earth Fire Hall, and undoubtedly the most talented, Wu Gen, though not the Senior Brother, enjoys prestige second to none.

This is also the result of his years of effort.

Therefore, toward Ye Zhangqing, this suddenly appearing rival, he has already harbored murderous intent.

One day passed in a flash, and by the evening of the next day, disciples began to arrive one after another in the main hall.

Surprisingly, in response to Ye Zhangqing's invitation, many disciples of the Heaven-Earth Fire Hall all came, none absent.

Of course, this doesn't mean Ye Zhangqing has any pulling power; frankly, among those who came, whether formal disciples or Menial Disciples, most were just there to watch the spectacle.

Everyone knows tonight's banquet will certainly not be calm; something big will definitely happen.

Thus many disciples also planned to come see Ye Zhangqing's joke.

As time passed, the number of arriving disciples grew, while tables and chairs had already been set up in the courtyard beforehand.

The disciples sat together in small groups, chatting idly.

Naturally, the most talked-about topic was Ye Zhangqing, and their words were full of schadenfreude.

Meanwhile, this banquet was not only watched by the disciples of the Heaven-Earth Fire Hall; others were paying attention as well.

For example, Ma Qiankun—at his residence at this moment, a steward quietly asked:

"Elder, do we really not need to intervene?"

"No need."

In response, Ma Qiankun replied blandly, 'What Ye Zhangqing said is not bad; his intervening might be simpler, but for Ye Zhangqing it wouldn't be a good thing.'

It would merely be outward compliance while inwardly dissenting—what's the point of that?

Besides Ma Qiankun, there was another person also paying attention to this banquet: Zhang Wuyue.

Inside the Dragon Kun Fire Hall, a disciple recounted the banquet's latest developments to Zhang Wuyue, then added mockingly:

"That surnamed Ye truly doesn't know the immensity of heaven and earth, thinking it's that easy to become the Senior Brother of the Heaven-Earth Fire Hall."

"That Wu Gen fellow will definitely not let him off."

In response, Zhang Wuyue sat by the lake, listlessly tossing the fish bait in his hand, his gaze fixed on the fish in the water, and without lifting his head he said:

"If even Wu Gen can't be dealt with, then there's no need to continue—keep watching, and tell me if there's any result."

"Yes, Shī xiōng."

Wu Gen has always regarded Zhang Wuyue and the other Senior Brothers of the various fire halls as his competitors.

He indeed treats him on the same level as Zhang Wuyue and the others.

But this is merely his wishful thinking; actually, in the minds of Zhang Wuyue and the others, Wu Gen doesn't even register.

Therefore, if Ye Zhangqing can't even handle Wu Gen, then this 'game' has no need to continue—just find an opportunity and dispose of him casually.

Or perhaps he doesn't even need to act personally; Wu Gen could settle Ye Zhangqing himself.

Many people were paying attention to this banquet, and as night gradually fell and the sky grew slightly dark,

Wu Gen finally arrived at the main hall with more than ten formal disciples.

Upon seeing Wu Gen approach, everyone present flashed a look of surprise; after waiting so long, he had finally come.

Now only the host is missing.

After Wu Gen entered the main hall, he first scanned the surroundings, but saw no trace of Ye Zhangqing.

Without saying a word, he went straight to the main seat and sat down.

Originally this seat belonged to Ye Zhangqing, after all he initiated the banquet, making it the host's position.

But Wu Gen paid no heed and plopped himself down directly.

This undoubtedly shows his attitude today—he never even considered giving Ye Zhangqing any face.

All the disciples knew there would be a good show to watch next.

"That surnamed Ye wouldn't dare not come, would he?"

After waiting a moment longer, seeing Ye Zhangqing still not appear, a disciple spoke up:

Just as his words fell, Ye Zhangqing strode into the courtyard alone, Huang Chong still nursing his injuries.

Arriving alone, as Ye Zhangqing appeared, the atmosphere in the courtyard instantly turned tense.

Everyone's gaze fell on Ye Zhangqing, especially Wu Gen, whose killing intent was utterly undisguised.

This was their first meeting; previously, when Ye Zhangqing sparred with Zhao Qinglin, Wu Gen was not present.

Their eyes met; seated in the main seat, Wu Gen was the first to provoke.

"You are Ye Zhangqing."

"Who are you?"

Upon hearing that, Ye Zhangqing also showed no weakness; since he had a plan, he naturally had beforehand learned about the situation in the Heaven-Earth Fire Hall.

As expected, Wu Gen had long been kept in mind by Ye Zhangqing.

Want to take control of the Heaven-Earth Fire Hall, Wu Gen is the first to be dealt with; if even Wu Gen cannot be handled, then everything else is just nonsense.

So facing Wu Gen's provocation, Ye Zhangqing had already prepared.

Hearing Ye Zhangqing's counterquestion, Wu Gen narrowed his eyes slightly, the killing intent in his eyes intensifying.

But this time, without waiting for Wu Gen to speak, Ye Zhangqing spoke first.

"I know you, Wu Gen, you have always coveted the Senior Brother position of the Heaven-Earth Fire Hall, but the Shīzūn has never agreed."

"I don't know or care about what happened before, but now that I've come, the Senior Brother position of the Heaven-Earth Fire Hall belongs to me and no one else."

"Everyone present are disciples of my Heaven-Earth Fire Hall; we are all fellow disciples. Since everyone is here, I, Ye Zhangqing, will speak plainly."

"Today I invited you all, senior and junior fellow disciples, first to gather as fellow disciples, and second for this Senior Brother position."

"The Senior Brother position of the Heaven-Earth Fire Hall has been vacant for many years; today I, Ye Zhangqing, am not talented, but I will take this Senior Brother position. Who among you fellow disciples approves, who opposes?"

After saying that, Ye Zhangqing looked around; the many disciples present fell silent one by one, and in the Yuàn zhōng it became so quiet you could hear a pin drop.