Chapter 1955

Faced with the precious treasures Tang Xin generously produced, Ye Zhangqing showed no pretension, accepting the generous gift with a calm smile.

After accepting the treasures, the two immediately discussed and settled on a specific departure time for the Ancient Dragon Battlefield.

With everything arranged, Tang Xin bowed to Ye Zhangqing in farewell and then turned and left.

Once Tang Xin's figure faded away and disappeared, Huang Lao suddenly burst into a hearty laugh.

"Haha, I've been eagerly waiting to see you, kid, show off your skills in the Ancient Dragon Battlefield and cause an uproar."

His words revealed his full anticipation for this journey.

Hearing Huang Lao's words, Ye Zhangqing couldn't help feeling both amused and exasperated, muttering to himself.

"This Huang Lao really is someone who loves to watch the excitement and doesn't shy away from big trouble."

However, despite that, the words Huang Lao spoke next were like giving Ye Zhangqing a powerful reassurance pill.

All that was heard was Huang Lao speaking in a firm tone.

"Kid, once you reach the Ancient Dragon Battlefield, just go ahead and boldly explore; it doesn't matter whom you slay, you need have no worries or concerns. After all, in this secret realm, seizing treasures is purely a matter of true ability; life and death are fate, wealth and honor are heaven's decree, and those who perish bring it upon themselves. If any trouble arises afterward because of this, you can safely leave it to me to handle—no matter who comes knocking, I will bear full responsibility."

Huang Lao's domineering words displayed his great strength and confidence.

With Huang Lao's solid and reliable backing, Ye Zhangqing naturally no longer worried about it.

Upon learning that Ye Zhangqing would enter the Ancient Dragon Battlefield together with Tang Xin, Zhang Xiaohuai showed no hesitation and swiftly took action.

The very next day, he personally led Ye Zhangqing to the treasure storehouse's gate.

However, selecting a life-saving treasure from this mysterious storehouse was no easy task, as it required not only Zhang Xiaohuai's personal permission but also the approval of the three Deputy City Lords, including Bai Yuan.

In the Cooking King Immortal City, everyone knows an unwritten rule: regarding the treasure storehouse, even if the City Lord Zhang Xiaohuai speaks, it counts for nothing.

Ultimately, it was the three Deputy City Lords, including Bai Yuan, who had to give their nod, which left Zhang Xiaohuai extremely displeased but with no recourse.

The Ancient Dragon Battlefield is an extremely perilous place, imposing exceptionally high standards on the quality and performance of treasures.

Here, all combatants have roughly similar cultivation levels, so at critical moments, besides relying on one's own solid strength, the treasures one carries become the decisive factor in life and death.

Often, a powerful treasure can, in the midst of danger, perhaps save a life.

Given the Cooking King Immortal City's high regard for Ye Zhangqing, the treasures equipped for him this time are extraordinarily lavish, to the point of being fully armed to the teeth.

Any treasure that clearly exists in the storehouse and is suitable for Ye Zhangqing's use was gathered without exception for him to take.

Thus, with the treasures adorning him, Ye Zhangqing's strength is astonishing.

Without exaggeration, speaking solely of treasures, Ye Zhangqing at this point is in no way inferior to the Heavenly Family's young master and the Ultimate Bliss Palace's first young palace master, among other top-tier monstrous talents.

Before departure, after careful consideration, Ye Zhangqing decided to get in touch with Wu Zhong, who was far away accompanying the Second Ancestor of the Guo family.

Through a special communication method, Ye Zhangqing informed Wu Zhong that he would be going to the Ancient Dragon Battlefield and especially instructed.

"After the Immortal Sect's seal is lifted, you'll have to make the trip yourself to Zhu Tian Wan Jie to fetch Yun Xiantai, Qi Xiong, and Hong Zun and bring them to our Cooking King Immortal City; the journey is long and full of variables, so be sure to keep safe throughout and absolutely avoid any mishap."

Wu Zhong accepted Ye Zhangqing's task without hesitation, nodding respectfully and vowing to fulfill the mission with all his effort.

Seeing this, Ye Zhangqing felt somewhat relieved and then proceeded to arrange the other matters.

Once everything had been properly handled, the time had come to the morning of the third day.

At this moment, the dawn light faintly appeared, and the horizon showed a hint of fish-belly white.

Ye Zhangqing and Tang Xin walked side by side, heading outward from the Cooking King Immortal City.

For this journey, they chose to take Tang Xin's immortal boat as their means of transport.

The immortal boat shimmered all over with brilliant light, resembling a fine work of art.

Ye Zhangqing went alone, not even bringing his usual attendant Huang Chong.

In contrast, Tang Xin appeared much livelier, followed closely by four lovely junior sisters.

According to Tang Xin, ever since she joined the Cooking King Immortal City, these four women have consistently followed her.

Their bonds are deep; although nominally they are responsible for Tang Xin's daily meals and living needs, in reality they treat each other as sisters, with a very close and harmonious relationship.

Along the way, laughter and chatter never ceased, adding a touch of warmth and vitality to what had been a somewhat dull journey.

At this moment, Ye Zhangqing leisurely enjoyed himself on the boat, while those four women naturally did their utmost to attend to him, making him completely comfortable.

As time passed, they gradually became familiar with each other; in their leisure, they would gather to chat a few sentences, and without realizing it, their relationships grew much closer.

Thus the immortal boat sailed smoothly all the way to the Ancient Dragon Battlefield, eventually reaching the entrance without incident.

At that moment, the entrance was already crowded with many people gathered for exploration.

When Tang Xin's immortal boat slowly descended, the crowd surged toward the deck.

Suddenly, a teasing voice came from nearby.

"Yo, look who's here—it's the renowned Young City Lord Tang of the Cooking King Immortal City. How come you're not afraid of losing your life in this extremely perilous Ancient Dragon Battlefield?"

Upon hearing this, Tang Xin's eyes flared with anger, she glared fiercely at the speaker and gritted her teeth.

"Jiaohua, are you tired of living?"

That person, however, was unfazed, letting out a cold chuckle and said.

"Heh, just you? You probably don't have that ability yet."

Seeing the tension between them mounting, a fierce conflict seemed about to erupt.

However, at that moment, the usually silent Ye Zhangqing silently sent a mental message to Tang Xin.

"Senior sister, don't rush; just hold off for now—we can settle accounts after entering the secret realm, and it won't be too late."

Tang Xin, who had been on the verge of attacking, instantly calmed down upon hearing this.

"She gave a cold smile, saying, 'What Ye Shidi said is not bad; out here it's not easy to handle, but once we're in the Ancient Dragon Battlefield, if Ye Shidi wants to deal with her, it'll be as easy as taking something from a bag.'"