Chapter 2276: Dad, I have a plan

Regarding Heavenly Palace, Ye Zhangqing is becoming increasingly curious.

Because not only the Heavenly Family's ancestor, but even Huang Lao just said that in this Immortal Realm, cultivators of their level, ninety percent are in Heavenly Palace.

So why, after so many years in the Immortal Realm, cultivators at the level of Huang Lao and them are only a handful.

Upon careful thought, this is indeed abnormal.

After all, as cultivation steadily increases, a cultivator's lifespan also becomes ever longer.

After so many years, the older generation is still in their prime, the younger generation is rapidly growing up—one generation hasn't died yet while the next has already risen.

Just saying, for heavenly pride monsters like Tianlin and myself, after all these years, it's not that only Huang Lao and those few have survived, right?

Therefore, Heavenly Palace is the core of the Immortal Realm.

Of course, because Heavenly Palace was created by the joint effort of the Immortal Realm's various powerful factions, mainly to defend against Extraterrestrial Heavenly Demons.

With so many people, each from different backgrounds and different factions, naturally their positions differ as well.

Therefore, since its founding, Heavenly Palace has been like a transcendent entity, never interfering in Immortal Realm affairs.

This also maximally avoids internal chaos within Heavenly Palace.

Otherwise, if Heavenly Palace were to act and destroy the Heavenly Family, could the Heavenly Family members within Heavenly Palace accept that?

Not helping each other is the simplest and most effective method.

After hearing much about Heavenly Palace, Ye Zhangqing was greatly enlightened.

After everyone finished drinking, it was already late, so they rose and went their separate ways.

Just as they were about to leave, the Heavenly Family's ancestor chuckled and said to Ye Zhangqing,

"Ye Xiaoyou, also take care of another one tomorrow, okay?"

"Good."

Having tasted this today, naturally I want more; there's still one Extraterrestrial Heavenly Demon to deal with tomorrow as well.

Moreover, there are several other Extraterrestrial Heavenly Demons sealed by the Heavenly Family; find a time to kill them too.

Returning to his residence, Ye Zhangqing leaned on the Tǎng yǐ, his complexion flushed.

The immortal brew just drunk were treasured by the Heavenly Family's head, of high grade, and very beneficial to cultivators.

Moreover, from that Extraterrestrial Heavenly Demon, a warm feeling spread inside; not only Ye Zhangqing, but Bai Hua Xianzi and the other women felt the same.

In the time of a meal, cultivation increased considerably; thus, for cultivation, resources are crucial.

No wonder the so-called heavenly pride monsters rarely come from ordinary backgrounds.

It's not that ordinary people lack extraordinary talent; rather, even if they have it, lacking sufficient resources means they will likely end up lost among the crowd.

After all, given the same talent, resources play a crucial role.

After a comfortable night's rest, early the next morning, Tianlin came as usual to Ye Zhangqing's place to mooch breakfast.

He also mentioned the shop matter.

"Brother Ye, the shop matter is basically settled; once the Yuan family moves out, we can take over—probably just these two days."

"Thank you."

Upon hearing that, Ye Zhangqing spoke up to write, while Tianlin waved his hand and laughed, scolding.

"We're brothers; is there a need to say these things?"

Given Ye Zhangqing's recent achievements—whether it's the method to slay Extraterrestrial Heavenly Demons or helping Tianlin's grandfather extend his life—it's not comparable to a mere shop.

As long as Ye Zhangqing speaks up, not just a shop, even a whole street, the Heavenly Family would likely not frown.

When noon arrived, Ye Zhangqing went again to the Fire Room to handle another Extraterrestrial Heavenly Demon.

With yesterday's experience, today's speed is noticeably faster, clearly he has become much more practiced.

Bai Hua Xianzi and the other women helped at the side; Ye Zhangqing originally wanted them to rest, but the women were unwilling.

"You just rest; I can handle it alone."

"We want to accompany our husband."

One Extraterrestrial Heavenly Demon was quickly cleaned up, then the oil was heated in the pot.

The Heavenly Family's ancestor, Huang Lao and the others soon arrived at the Fire Room as well.

And that aroma, just like yesterday, once again spread throughout the city.

Many cultivators who smelled that aroma immediately cursed.

"What on earth is the Heavenly Family doing? Again?"

"I can't hold back; today I must go to the Heavenly Family and demand an explanation, no matter what."

"Demand an explanation? First see if you can even get through the gate—don't throw away your life."

"Then what should we do? Doing this every day, who can stand it?"

Yesterday, many cultivators outside the Heavenly Family smelled the aroma for several Shíchén, their mouths watering almost dry.

I thought I had finally endured it, but thinking that the Heavenly Family is doing it again today, with the same aroma, I simply cannot resist.

Sure enough, not long after, many cultivators gathered outside the Heavenly Family again, and the number was even greater than yesterday.

However, today the Heavenly Family obviously had prepared in advance, increasing the guards beforehand.

Several hundred guards tightly guarded the gate.

Although they kept swallowing saliva, their eyes were sharp, constantly on guard against anyone losing their head and doing something foolish.

These guards naturally have rewards; the Grand Elder said, guard the gate well, and tonight each will be rewarded with a bowl of food.

Food of the Extraterrestrial Heavenly Demon.

This reward directly made everyone highly motivated; not just people, even a fly today couldn't hope to get in.

Facing the Heavenly Family's many guards with torch-like gazes, although many cultivators were curious and craving, they all wondered what the Heavenly Family was up to these two days.

But they still dared not make any move, mainly because the Heavenly Family guards' gazes were too terrifying.

That's clearly telling you, whoever dares to step forward will be killed with one strike.

To save their lives, everyone naturally endures with all their might.

In the fire room courtyard, Ye Zhangqing and the others have already eaten, and it's still as delicious as yesterday.

Although the dishes have changed and the flavor is different, it's still just as delicious.

Still, it was like wind sweeping away the clouds, eating to great satisfaction; after food and drink were sufficient, the Heavenly Family's elder again made an appointment with Ye Zhangqing to go slay an extraterrestrial heavenly demon tomorrow.

Ye Zhangqing smiled and nodded.

After everyone dispersed, the Heavenly Family's elder and his family returned to the cave dwelling, sat together in a circle, looking at their own son, the Heavenly Family's elder smiled and said.

The lifespan has indeed increased somewhat; although not much, its advantage is its continuity; as long as it keeps increasing, it will eventually be made up.

But Dad, there aren't many of those extraterrestrial heavenly demons; we can't possibly go to the Heavenly Palace to get them.

Upon hearing that, the old family head helplessly said.

The increase in lifespan is indeed exciting, but the extraterrestrial heavenly demons sealed by the Heavenly Family are fewer than ten; one per day, not even enough for half a month.

And going to the Heavenly Palace doesn't necessarily yield immediate gains.

Upon hearing that, the Heavenly Family's elder silently nodded; that's indeed the case, but it seems we still need to go to the Heavenly Palace, after all, there are more extraterrestrial heavenly demons there.

Just as the old family head's words fell, Tianlin's eyes suddenly lit up, and he looked toward the three and said.

Dad, Grandfather, Elder, I have a plan.

Huh???

Upon hearing that, the three generations' gazes all fell on Tianlin; the Heavenly Family's head became even more curious and said.

You brat, what plan do you have?