Chapter 1931: with translation of chapter title

Faced with such enormous wealth already brought to their lips, the Guo family's second ancestor naturally could not possibly miss it.

Although Old Three usually seems like a simpleton, this time he has rendered great service, absolutely a great deed.

A merit great enough to be recorded in the clan annals.

When Ye Zhangqing said this, the Guo family's second ancestor also felt reassured in his heart.

However, the shock Ye Zhangqing gave him was far from over; or rather, Ye Zhangqing's status in the Cooking King Immortal City remained far beyond the Guo family's second ancestor's imagination.

As the conversation continued, the Guo family's second ancestor surprisingly discovered that the Protector of the Way chosen for Ye Zhangqing by the Cooking King Immortal City was actually Senior Huangdi.

Seeing Huang Lao sitting beside Ye Zhangqing on the other side, the Guo family's second ancestor's eyes almost popped out, his mouth wide open, yet he could not utter a word.

Huangdi—these two words are absolutely a thunderous presence in the Immortal Realm.

Having dominated the Immortal Realm for an entire epoch, overwhelming an age, he is practically synonymous with invincibility.

The Guo family's second ancestor had heard rumors that Huang Lao had long been living in seclusion in the Cooking King Immortal City.

Regarded by the Cooking King Immortal City as a foundational existence, he is worshipped like an ancestor.

The Cooking King Immortal City can stand firm in the Immortal Realm, and even with the identities of Spirit Chef and Immortal Chef, it can barely keep pace with the Pill King Immortal City, the Weapon King Immortal City, and other immortal cities.

Huang Lao certainly accounts for a major factor in that.

Huang Lao's presence in the Cooking King Immortal City constitutes an unavoidable deterrent to the various major powers of the Immortal Realm.

Yet such an existence has now become Ye Zhangqing's Protector of the Way—could this youngster really be merely a Young City Lord?

The Guo family's second ancestor only felt his heart and spirit shaken, his heart pounding thump-thump-thump; such an excited feeling, he did not know how many years it had been since he last experienced it.

We've struck it rich, we really have—Huangdi, Huang Lao, a truly peerless existence at the pinnacle of the Immortal Realm.

Few can match him, not more than can be counted on one hand.

The Guo family's second ancestor's heart was in turmoil, while Ye Zhangqing at this time also spoke with Huang Lao about the myriad worlds.

Originally he planned to wait until the city opened, then think of a way to bring Yun Xiantai and the others to the Immortal Realm.

After all, they have been waiting for news from this side.

He asked Huang Lao if there was any way; upon hearing this, Huang Lao laughed and said.

"It's not that simple; the Xianmen leading to Zhu Tian Wan Jie is controlled by the Guo family and their several major powers—just have them lift the seal on the Xianmen, and it's done."

I thought it was something else, making such a fuss—turns out it's this.

Hearing this, Ye Zhangqing also turned his gaze to Guo family's third ancestor; facing Ye Zhangqing's stare, the third ancestor nodded, yet with a troubled expression he spoke truthfully.

"Senior Huang Lao is correct; this Xianmen to Zhu Tian Wan Jie does involve a share from our Guo family, but if we are to lift the seal, our Guo family's word alone does not count."

"Other major powers of the Netherworld Palace also need to cooperate; otherwise, relying solely on our Guo family, we cannot lift the seal....................."

"Young Master Ye, rest assured, this matter is on our Guo family's shoulders."

Huh???

What the Guo family's third ancestor said is indeed true, a completely frank answer.

But he is too honest, so before he could finish, the Guo family's second ancestor hurriedly interrupted.

Damn it, why are you spouting nonsense now? Forget it being just a small seal on the passage to the Xia Jie—right now, if Ye Zhangqing wanted the moon from the heavens, you'd have to find a way to bring it down.

If you can't even handle this, how can you still cling to a powerful patron?

The Guo family's second ancestor was anxious inside; why does this Old Three remain clueless his whole life? No wonder he's reached this age and still has no dao companion.

That Xianmen is indeed not solely owned by the Guo family; to lift the seal, we indeed need the Netherworld Palace's agreement and cooperation.

But you don't even look—whose idea is this?

Young Master Ye, as the Young City Lord of the Cooking King Immortal City and the person under Huang Lao's protection, would the Netherworld Palace dare not to lift it?

Isn't this just a matter of a single sentence?

Not daring to let Old Three speak further, the Guo family's second ancestor immediately continued.

"Young Master Ye, rest assured, I will personally handle this; I will lift that seal right away and personally go to Zhu Tian Wan Jie to fetch the people."

"Senior, is it convenient? Do you need this junior to accompany you on a trip to the Netherworld Palace?"

Upon hearing this, Ye Zhangqing replied.

In response, the Guo family's second ancestor shook his head repeatedly; having Young Master Ye personally make this trip for such a trivial matter would make the Guo family look incompetent.

This time, the Netherworld Palace must agree, whether they want to or not.

If it hinders the Guo family's soaring rise, the old man would dare to fight them with his life.

This is the first chance to show face before Ye Zhangqing; we must make this face clear and evident for him.

The Guo family's second ancestor nodded heavily, guaranteeing that there is absolutely no problem.

Ye Zhangqing naturally understood what he meant, but will the Netherworld Palace heed the Guo family's words?

Everyone's strength is comparable; why should they listen to you?

Overall, I feel it's not entirely reliable; it would be better for me to go myself.

Just as Ye Zhangqing was thinking this, Wu Zhong, who had been acting as a transparent figure standing behind him, stepped forward respectfully and said to Ye Zhangqing.

"Shī xiōng, why not let me accompany Senior Guo on the trip? With me, it would be more convenient."

Wu Zhong volunteered; hearing this, Ye Zhangqing didn't think much, just asked casually.

"Can it be done?"

"Yes."

Upon hearing this, Wu Zhong also replied briefly, simply nodding and returning a 'yes'.

Seeing this, Ye Zhangqing said no more, just nodded.

"All right, then please trouble Junior Shi to endure the hardship of the trip."

"Senior Shi, you overpraise me; Junior Shi will certainly not let you down."

Seeing Wu Zhong about to accompany him, the Guo family's second ancestor felt his confidence swell instantly.

Look, what is called a thigh? This is what a thigh really is!

Any follower that casually appears by his side is a figure of the Wu family young master's level; a single word could leave the Netherworld Palace with no temper.

With the Wu family young master accompanying, this matter is sure to be settled.

One of the followers is the Wu family young master; as for the other...................

I had long observed Huang Chong; he, like Wu Zhong, has always stood quietly behind Ye Zhangqing from start to finish.

No need to guess; this person is surely also a follower of Ye Zhangqing.

Since they are both followers, Wu Zhong is the Wu family young master; thus this person must also be not simple.

But the Guo family's second ancestor never imagined, even after racking his brains, that Huang Chong's identity would have no comparable person.

He could only lament that he was truly ignorant, not even recognizing those who follow Ye Zhangqing.

However, this person is certainly not ordinary; although his cultivation is a bit lower, his identity background is definitely not inferior to Wu Zhong's.

This is what the Guo family's second ancestor secretly thought.

But what he doesn't know is that Huang Chong really has no special identity; his family, the Huang clan, has strength roughly equal to that of the Guo family.

He basically has no identity background, let alone being a branch family member; he's essentially a marginal figure.