Chapter 1900: As If I Never Came

The selection of the Young City Lord's Protector of the Way has always been made by Cooking King Immortal City; there is no such thing as someone voluntarily showing up at the door.

After all, this is the Young City Lord of Cooking King Immortal City, so the consideration for choosing a Protector of the Way must be careful.

Besides strength, factors like disposition, conduct, and even background must be considered.

If everyone just showed up voluntarily and then we picked them haphazardly, what would we do if something went wrong later?

So, regarding the person who showed up at the door last night, Bai Yuan felt a bit displeased.

The old man standing nearby also got into the role, taking Ye Zhangqing's Protector of the Way as the entry point, and likewise expressed dissatisfaction.

What status does he have, daring to compete with him for the Protector of the Way position?

Immediately, a few suspects came to mind; the Immortal Emperor Realm experts in this city are only a handful, and those capable of doing such a boring thing are probably just those few unlikable old fogeys.

Their strength is nothing special; they spend all day playing petty tricks behind the scenes, and someday I'll find a chance to give them a warning.

Hearing Bai Yuan and the old man's words, Ye Zhangqing didn't think much and spoke truthfully.

"The one who came last night was an old man with white hair and a youthful face, his eyes bright and spirited. Oh right, he also said his surname is Huang, and asked me to call him Huang Lao."

"Before leaving, he also said, have me ask the city lord: if a decision is made, you can have the city lord go find him, and tell the city lord that he will know who he is.................."

"An old man? Hah, not fit for the table.................. Hmm??? Wait, what did you say his surname is?"

Upon hearing that, Bai Yuan initially didn't react, and subconsciously replied displeased.

But halfway through his words, Bai Yuan suddenly froze, his eyes widening instantly, he sharply turned his head to look at Ye Zhangqing, and asked in shock.

While speaking, he even couldn't help swallowing his saliva.

Faced with Bai Yuan's sudden change, Ye Zhangqing also wore a doubtful expression.

"Surname Huang."

"Anything else? Bright eyes?"

"Yes."

"What was he wearing?"

"A plain white coarse-cloth robe, I guess."

*Gulug*, the sound of swallowing saliva rang out.

The more they questioned, the more shocked Bai Yuan felt inside; this damn thing, the more they listened, the more it sounded like Huang Lao.

The Huang Lao he went to see yesterday daytime, that same Huang Lao went to find Ye Zhangqing at night? And even agreed to be his Protector of the Way?

Bai Yuan was completely stunned, while the old man beside him still didn't know what had happened, and was guessing there.

"Surname Huang? Are there any Immortal Emperor Realm experts with the surname Huang in the city now?"

"There are no Immortal Emperor Realm experts surnamed Huang, but there are some above that level."

Upon hearing that, Bai Yuan, who had come to his senses, spoke softly.

Hearing those words, the old man blinked, still not realizing the issue, and spoke with a doubtful expression.

"Above the Immortal Emperor Realm? Who is that?"

"The one residing in Bin Hai Jie."

*Hmm??? *

As soon as those words were spoken, the old man also froze; speaking of the one residing in Bin Hai Jie, how could he possibly be unfamiliar with him?

That existence, even if he saw him, would have to respectfully address him as senior; that is a true top-tier powerhouse standing at the pinnacle of the Immortal Realm.

Those who could stand shoulder to shoulder with him, still alive now, would not exceed three people.

In the presence of such an existence, even the old man would have to step back slightly.

After regaining his senses, the old man stared with wide eyes, looking at Ye Zhangqing as if he had seen a ghost.

"You say that person yesterday was Huang Lao?"

"I, the junior, don't know."

Ye Zhangqing didn't know whether the Huang Lao he mentioned was this Huang Lao; seeing this, the old man turned his gaze to Bai Yuan, while Bai Yuan silently nodded.

It's almost certainly that person residing in Bin Hai Jie.

Seeing Bai Yuan nod in acknowledgment, the old man, without a word, without hesitation, rose and left directly.

As he was leaving, he still threw out a sentence.

"Today, treat it as if I never came, kid; don't take those earlier words seriously, for I've had a couple extra drinks today and can't hold my liquor."

*Hmm??? *

Upon hearing that, Ye Zhangqing watched the old man's retreating back, feeling completely bewildered.

"Had a couple extra drinks? Can't hold your liquor? You, a dignified Immortal Emperor Realm cultivator, can still get drunk?"

"Besides, we were drinking tea, right? How could this stuff get you drunk?"

Ye Zhangqing was left utterly confused, and at that moment, Bai Yuan spoke slowly.

"You kid, you're blessed."

*Hmm??? *

"How come I'm understanding less and less? Turning to look at Bai Yuan, facing Ye Zhangqing's gaze, Bai Yuan spoke unhurriedly."

"I can't say much more, but you kid just need to remember one thing."

"If Huang Lao is willing to be your Protector of the Way, he's stronger than my old friend by hundreds or thousands of times."

"With Huang Lao protecting you, in this vast Immortal Realm, you can go anywhere you want; you kid can walk sideways without trouble."

*Hmm??? *

Upon hearing Bai Yuan's words, Ye Zhangqing for a moment didn't know how to respond; that old man from yesterday, so damn impressive?

But Bai Yuan at this moment seemed not in the mood to explain too much to Ye Zhangqing; after saying that, he immediately rose and planned to go find Huang Lao.

"Alright, I need to go first to seek an audience with Huang Lao, to see if the old man really means this; you kid, go back to Heaven-Earth Fire Hall and wait for now; if there's any result, I'll come find you."

Just like that, in a daze, he was driven out of the small courtyard by Bai Yuan; on the way back to Heaven-Earth Fire Hall, Ye Zhangqing still hadn't sorted his thoughts.

In short, it's simply that old man from yesterday—he's impressive, so impressive that Bai Yuan was somewhat lost for words.

As for that old man who had previously agreed to be his Protector of the Way, upon hearing Huang Lao's name, he instantly chickened out.

That's roughly what it means.

However, just how impressive Huang Lao is, to what extent, Bai Yuan didn't say, nor dared to say, and Ye Zhangqing naturally didn't know either.

He returned to Heaven-Earth Fire Hall in a daze; meanwhile, while Ye Zhangqing was busy selecting a Protector of the Way, in the city, the residence of that young man.

Inside the pavilion of Yuàn zhōng, the youth personally stood before the stove, preparing dishes.

Not far away, at the table, sat an old man, savoring the delicious dishes while drinking fine immortal brew.

"Hei Lao, who do you think will be selected as the Protector of the Way for the Ye surname in the city?"

Hearing that, the old man who had been drinking his wine unhurriedly slowly set down his cup and said calmly.

"Who do you think it will be?"

"In any case, I, the junior, feel I certainly cannot compare to Hei Lao."

"Heh, that's not necessarily so—yesterday Bai Yuan made a trip to Bin Hai Jie."

"Bin Hai Jie? What is the Deputy City Lord doing going to Bin Hai Jie?"

Hearing that, the youth who was stir-frying vegetables froze, even stopping the motion of his hands.

He naturally knows who lives in Bin Hai Jie—that is one of the finest small worlds of Cooking King Immortal City, yet it has long been monopolized by a single person.

Moreover, among the many powerful figures in the city, from beginning to end not a single one dares to harbor the slightest dissatisfaction.

Seeing the youth's stunned expression, Hei Lao curled the corner of his mouth into a smile and asked back with deep meaning.

"Who lives in Bin Hai Jie?"

"Huang Lao."

"Having just passed the Young City Lord's examination, Bai Yuan himself went to Bin Hai Jie—what do you think he went there to do? Surely not just for idle chat."

"Hei Lao's meaning is, the city wants to select that person to be the Protector of the Way for the Ye surname?"