Chapter 1895

As a leading figure of the younger generation of Cooking King Immortal City, his words and actions almost suffice to represent Cooking King Immortal City.

The strictness of the Young City Lord's examination is absolutely beyond doubt.

If lacking sufficient ability, there is absolutely no chance of success.

So Ma Qiankun quickly ruled out the possibility of going easy—how could the Young City Lord's examination possibly involve going easy?

All that can be said is that Ye Zhangqing's strength is truly somewhat outrageous.

Throughout Cooking King Immortal City, countless people were shocked that Ye Zhangqing passed the Young City Lord's examination.

On the other side, as the person involved, Ye Zhangqing returned to the main hall of Cooking King Immortal City together with Bai Yuan and the others, and it remained that grand hall.

However, at this moment, Bai Yuan and the others all wore smiles.

After the earlier shock and astonishment, the three knew they had picked up a treasure this time for Cooking King Immortal City.

Ye Zhangqing's talent truly shocked them; although his cultivation is currently a bit low, only at the Emperor Sovereign Realm.

But with sufficient cultivation resources and treasures for future nurturing, given Ye Zhangqing's talent, raising his cultivation is not difficult.

"Kid, from now on you are the Fourth Young City Lord of my Cooking King Immortal City."

"All the power and resources that a Young City Lord possesses are yours to enjoy, and your status is even above that of the elders."

Bai Yuan spoke with a smile.

The status of the Young City Lord of Cooking King Immortal City is above that of Ma Qiankun and these elders; this has been the rule since ancient times.

As for other aspects, Ye Zhangqing will gradually understand them later; there's no rush.

In short, the Young City Lord of Cooking King Immortal City, even placed in the entire Immortal Realm, counts as an outstanding figure among the younger generation.

No matter where one goes, with Cooking King Immortal City backing them, everyone will show three parts of respect.

In response, Ye Zhangqing remained calm as ever, after which Bai Yuan and the others gave further instructions.

For example, the Young City Lord's residence—they will order it to be arranged for Ye Zhangqing as soon as possible.

Before that, Ye Zhangqing can choose to temporarily reside in an independent Dong Fu within the city.

But this proposal was rejected by Ye Zhangqing; he still plans to stay in the Heaven-Earth Fire Hall, unwilling to bother moving.

In response, Bai Yuan and the others did not insist; they didn't place much importance on the residence.

Or rather, since he is already a Young City Lord, where Ye Zhangqing wishes to live is his freedom.

Compared to the place of residence, what matters more is the so-called Protector of the Way.

In Cooking King Immortal City, each of the other three Young City Lords has a Protector of the Way.

However, these Protectors of the Way are not spirit chefs or Immortal Chefs, but rather strong individuals who owe favors to Cooking King Immortal City.

Or perhaps for other reasons, such as living in seclusion within Cooking King Immortal City.

These individuals are not weak; placed in the Immortal Realm, they are renowned strongmen.

Cooking King Immortal City provides them assistance, and in return they give back to the city; it's a mutual exchange.

Anyway, according to Bai Yuan's words, the Protector of the Way for this Young City Lord, even if randomly chosen, would not be weaker than the level of the Guo family's three ancestors—only stronger, not weaker.

Moreover, since Bai Yuan and the others value Ye Zhangqing so highly, the choice of Protector of the Way cannot be careless.

After briefly mentioning the Protector of the Way, Bai Yuan finally spoke.

"Ye Zhangqing, go back for now; the selection of the Protector of the Way still needs discussion among us three."

"Yes."

Upon hearing this, Ye Zhangqing did not ask further, nodded, and took his leave.

After Ye Zhangqing left, Bai Yuan and the two others in the hall pondered for a moment, then one Deputy City Lord spoke.

"The Protectors of the Way of those three other kids are all at the Immortal Emperor Realm; I think that's already enough."

"Immortal Emperor Realm? That's indeed sufficient, but Ye Zhangqing's talent..........."

"I actually have a candidate."

As he spoke, Bai Yuan suddenly opened his mouth; upon hearing this, the other two Deputy City Lords looked over curiously, wanting to see who his choice was.

Facing the gaze of the other two Deputy City Lords, Bai Yuan spoke neither hastily nor slowly.

"What do you think of Huang Lao?"

Huh???

As soon as the words fell, the two Deputy City Lords froze, standing dumbfounded, only after a while did they gradually come to their senses.

Immediately, they glared at Bai Yuan with an expression saying "You're crazy."

"Are you crazy?"

"Do you know who Huang Lao is, asking him to be a Protector of the Way?"

Under normal circumstances, the cultivation of the Young City Lord's Protector of the Way is basically at the Immortal Emperor Realm.

And the Immortal Emperor Realm is already stronger than the existence of the Guo family's three ancestors, more than enough.

But the Huang Lao spoken of by Bai Yuan is an existence far surpassing the Immortal Emperor Realm.

Back then, Cooking King Immortal City had a favor toward him, plus other matters, so Huang Lao ultimately chose to live in seclusion within Cooking King Immortal City.

After all, the unique nature of Cooking King Immortal City gives it a natural barrier against the Immortal Realm, allowing peace here.

At the same time, Huang Lao promised, because of past gratitude, to act three times for Cooking King Immortal City.

Such an existence is, for Cooking King Immortal City, a foundation-like presence.

It is the confidence that Cooking King Immortal City has when facing other major powers of the Immortal Realm.

Put it this way, with Huang Lao present, any other major power of the Immortal Realm wanting to target Cooking King Immortal City must first weigh the consequences.

If Cooking King Immortal City is provoked into letting Huang Lao act, truly few forces in the Immortal Realm could withstand it.

But now, Bai Yuan actually proposed letting Huang Lao serve as Ye Zhangqing's Protector of the Way—it would be strange if the other two Deputy City Lords weren't shocked.

"Are you crazy? Let Huang Lao be a Protector of the Way?"

"Do you think Huang Lao will agree?"

Facing their doubts, Bai Yuan remained calm, speaking with a confident expression.

"If it were someone else, I might not have any confidence, and I wouldn't even say such words, but if it were Ye Xiaozi, I think Huang Lao would agree."

"Don't forget, Huang Lao loves food more than anything in his life; every time the City Lord returns, he must first go see Huang Lao."

"In terms of effect, the food Ye Xiaozi makes can't compare to the City Lord's, but if we only talk about taste, do you think Huang Lao would like it?"

Huh???

Hearing Bai Yuan's words, the two Deputy City Lords fell silent; this sounds promising.

They exchanged a glance, remained silent for a moment, and then the two Deputy City Lords stood up.

Seeing this, Bai Yuan was still confused, suspiciously looking at the two: "What are you doing? We were talking fine, why suddenly stand up? The matter isn't finished yet."

Under Bai Yuan's puzzled gaze, the two Deputy City Lords spoke in unison.

"Since it's your opinion, I'll leave this to you; you convince Huang Lao, we have other matters, so we'll leave first."

Huh???

"Wait.................."

Hearing that, Bai Yuan startled, quickly came to his senses, but before his words could reach his lips, the two Deputy City Lords vanished on the spot, slipping away cleanly.

Looking at the space rift before him that hadn't healed yet, Bai Yuan couldn't help but twitch at the corner of his mouth.