Chapter 1901: I Heard You Look Down on Me

Hei Lao is this youth's Protector of the Way, his cultivation has already reached the Immortal Emperor Realm, he can be called a peerless expert.

Within the Immortal Realm, he too is capable of standing on his own and renowned, he can be considered a major regional power.

However, if compared with Huang Lao, the gap between them is as vast as heaven and earth, obvious at a glance, they are not on the same level.

Upon hearing Hei Lao's words, the youth's face instantly turned extremely grim, like dark clouds covering the sky, after which he silently fell into deep thought.

Just thinking that Ye Zhangqing's Protector of the Way is actually Huang Lao, such a terrifying existence, his innermost heart was instantly filled with endless jealousy.

Just what kind of being is Huang Lao, to speak frankly, if the youth were given the chance to choose his Protector of the Way anew, he would undoubtedly choose Huang Lao without hesitation.

Because compared to Huang Lao, this Hei Lao who has accompanied him for a long time is far inferior.

Merely having such a thought, the youth would never dare to express it lightly.

Although from the surface he still appears calm as water, making it hard to discern his true inner thoughts.

Yet, Hei Lao, who has gotten along with the youth for a long time, how could he not see through what's on his mind?

Only seeing Hei Lao leisurely put down the chopsticks in his hand, the corners of his mouth slightly rose, revealing a smile that was profound and slightly teasing, his tone flat yet carrying a hint of dignity as he spoke.

"How come, have you grown jealous? Or is it that you look down on this old bones of mine?"

"Hei Lao, what are you saying? As a disciple, I am fortunate to have you personally as my Protector of the Way; my heart is filled with endless gratitude, truly tears and snot flowing."

Upon hearing Hei Lao's words, the youth hurriedly opened his mouth to respond.

However, regarding these words, Hei Lao clearly didn't believe them at all; only seeing the corners of his mouth slightly rise, he gave a light laugh and then replied.

"Hehe, based on what you're saying, I'm afraid even you yourself wouldn't believe it."

Next, Hei Lao waved his hand, indicating he would no longer pursue the question, and then said.

"Alright, I don't mean to interrogate you. You are resentful because you envy Ye Zhangqing having Huang Lao as his Protector of the Way, but have you carefully considered how Huang Lao could possibly agree so easily?"

Upon hearing this, the youth couldn't help but show a doubtful expression, and hurriedly asked.

"So, Hei Lao, what you mean is……"

Hei Lao gazed deeply at the youth, then slowly explained.

"What kind of being is Huang Lao, need I say more? With his status and position, if he truly wanted to be someone's Protector of the Way, where would it be our little Cooking King Immortal City's turn? I'm afraid the top powers of the Immortal Realm would have already fought over him, heads broken and brains split."

After a pause, Hei Lao looked at the youth again and said solemnly.

"So, Ye Zhangqing simply doesn't have such fortune, understand?"

After hearing Hei Lao's words, the youth first gave a slight start, then suddenly seemed to have an epiphany, a faint smile quickly appeared on his face, and he repeatedly nodded in agreement.

"Indeed so. As Hei Lao said, Ye Zhangqing wanting Huang Lao as his Protector of the Way is nothing short of daydreaming and wishful thinking. After all, how exalted an existence is Huang Lao, how could Ye Zhangqing, a nobody, hope to aspire to him?"

At this moment, both the young disciple and the venerable Hei Lao agreed that letting Huang Lao be Ye Zhangqing's Protector of the Way is purely a baseless absurdity.

However, they were completely unaware that, at that very moment, within the coastal realm, Bai Yuan stood respectfully before Huang Lao.

Vast and boundless, the surging sea surrounded all sides; a solitary small island stood within it, and on the island's shore stood a simple, modest little courtyard.

At this moment, Huang Lao sat leisurely within the courtyard, while Bai Yuan stood properly to the side, his eyes flashing with uncontainable excitement.

Upon hearing that Huang Lao agreed to serve as Ye Zhangqing's Protector of the Way, Bai Yuan's inner joy overflowed.

After all, having Huang Lao, such a venerable and respected person, guarding him, it's no exaggeration to say Ye Zhangqing is assured of success this time.

However, just as Bai Yuan was about to speak to express his gratitude to Huang Lao, Huang Lao preemptively broke the silence and slowly spoke.

"White kid……"

Upon hearing Huang Lao's call, Bai Yuan promptly responded.

"Huang Lao."

Immediately after, Huang Lao continued to speak slowly and deliberately.

"I've heard people say you seem dissatisfied with me, and instead you keep thinking of letting that Li family kid serve as Ye Zhangqing's Protector of the Way?"

As soon as Huang Lao said that, it was like a thunderbolt from a clear sky striking Bai Yuan; he instantly froze, standing rooted to the spot, his mouth wide open, unable to close it for a long while.

The Li family kid Huang Lao mentioned was none other than Bai Yuan's longtime close friend, the very elder who had previously declared in this courtyard his willingness to become Ye Zhangqing's Protector of the Way.

But how could Huang Lao know about this? It's hard to imagine...............

He quickly realized; it seems Huang Lao has been paying attention to Ye Zhangqing, so Huang Lao already knew about Ye Zhangqing coming to find him.

Moreover, Huang Lao knew the content of their conversation inside out; but faced with this question, Bai Yuan momentarily didn't know how to answer.

Could he dare to look down on Huang Lao? Obviously impossible; after pondering a moment, Bai Yuan hurriedly spoke.

"How could this junior dare? Earlier, it was also because I didn't know the matter, so...... so......"

"So you let that Li family kid take my place?"

"No, this junior doesn't mean that."

Facing Huang Lao's questioning, Bai Yuan stood there somewhat at a loss, for a moment feeling restless.

As the esteemed Deputy City Lord of Cooking King Immortal City, when has Bai Yuan ever been in such an embarrassing situation?

Within the city, even when facing someone like Hei Lao, an Immortal Emperor Realm expert, Bai Yuan at most treats them as equals; there is no question of who is stronger or weaker.

But before Huang Lao, Bai Yuan, the Deputy City Lord of Cooking King Immortal City, appears as meek as a chick, with no temper at all.

Indeed, just a few simple words left Bai Yuan not knowing how to answer.

Could he look down on Huang Lao? How could that be? It's not because he dares not to aspire high; who would have thought Huang Lao would himself go see Ye Zhangqing?

Moreover, he actually agreed in the end; this matter you stirred up yourself, what the hell does it have to do with me, Bai?

It's not that I don't dare to hope for more, so I settled for second best; can this be blamed on me?