Chapter 2340: Miao Cuihua, Will You Agree?

Huang Lao actually managed to persuade the Heavenly Family, which was truly beyond the old woman's expectations.

She widened her eyes, looking at Huang Lao in disbelief, secretly wondering what conditions this old coot had offered to make the Heavenly Family Ancestor comply so easily.

The old woman's gaze was like a torch, fixed firmly on the Heavenly Family Ancestor, as if she wanted to see through his calm exterior to his true thoughts.

However, the Heavenly Family Ancestor merely gave a slight smile, revealing no hint at all.

Seeing this, the old woman had no choice but to turn her gaze to Huang Lao, hoping to get some clues from him.

But before she could speak, Huang Lao chuckled and spoke first.

"Don't rush, let's eat and talk."

Huang Lao's attitude was so relaxed that the old woman couldn't help but feel a bit annoyed.

She snorted coldly, silently wondering what medicine this old coot was selling from his gourd.

The ancestor of the Wushen Palace is named Miao Cuihua; just from the name, one might think she's an ordinary old lady.

But in fact, Miao Cuihua is one of the renowned powerhouses in the Immortal Realm.

In terms of age, she should be considered the youngest among these powerhouses, and also the last to break through this realm.

However, never underestimate her strength just because she's young and broke through late.

In fact, compared to Huang Lao and the others, Miao Cuihua's strength is in no way inferior.

Otherwise, how could the Wushen Palace firmly control the entire Xijiang under her rule?

Precisely because he knows how formidable Miao Cuihua is, Huang Lao spares no effort trying to persuade the Heavenly Family and the Wushen Palace to give up that Nine Heavens Treasure Tree.

After all, the allure of the Nine Heavens Treasure Tree is immense; if not handled properly, it could cause a huge uproar.

At this moment, each of the three harbors their own thoughts.

Huang Lao appears leisurely waiting for the dishes to be served, but secretly calculating how to negotiate terms with Miao Cuihua; meanwhile, Miao Cuihua is full of suspicion, constantly guessing what terms Huang Lao offered that made the Heavenly Family Ancestor readily agree.

As for the Heavenly Family Ancestor, his thoughts are quite simple: he's secretly pleased, thinking he can again tag along for a hearty meal.

Moreover, to get Miao Cuihua to nod in agreement, this meal certainly won't be casually tossed together; it will definitely be an extremely lavish feast.

Thinking of this, the Heavenly Family Ancestor couldn't help but lift the corners of his mouth, revealing a faint smile.

However, this scene was exactly seen by Miao Cuihua, whose brows furrowed even tighter.

What is that Heavenly Family old coot smiling foolishly about?

Miao Cuihua silently muttered, feeling that these two people today are somehow odd, making them completely inscrutable.

Her suspicions grew heavier, and her curiosity about what's to come increased.

Just as the three of them each harbored their own schemes, a rich aroma suddenly wafted from the Fire Room.

This aroma seemed magical, making people's appetites surge immediately after smelling it.

Upon smelling this fragrance, Miao Cuihua couldn't help but startle, while the Heavenly Family Ancestor was so salivating he kept swallowing, resembling a wolf that had been starving for a long time.

Not long after, Tianlin and Miao Qianqian came out from the Fire Room carrying plate after plate of exquisite dishes.

These dishes were perfect in color, aroma, and flavor, making one's mouth water just looking at them. As the dishes were served one after another, seeing this, Huang Lao hurriedly smiled and said to Miao Qianqian.

"Dig in, let's eat and talk, no need to rush."

However, Miao Cuihua's attention was completely captured by the dishes on the table; her gaze locked tightly on the delicious food, paying no heed to what Huang Lao said.

This meal looks anything but ordinary, leaving Miao Cuihua somewhat unable to grasp Huang Lao's meaning.

However, when faced with Huang Lao's invitation, after hesitating a moment, she still picked up her chopsticks.

She lightly picked up a piece of dish and began to chew it in her mouth.

In an instant, an indescribable deliciousness burst on her tongue, as if the whole world became beautiful at that moment.

Miao Cuihua was completely conquered by the dish's flavor; her body involuntarily stiffened, her eyes widened, and her face filled with disbelief.

Like others who first tasted Ye Zhangqing's culinary art, she was completely immersed in this wonderful flavor, unable to extricate herself.

Miao Cuihua had never imagined that the world could contain such delicious food.

She had always thought she wasn't particularly gluttonous, but now she realized how wildly mistaken she was.

The flavor of this dish is simply an irresistible temptation, causing her to lose all control.

Thus, Miao Cuihua's speed of picking up dishes increased more and more; she no longer cared about decorum, her mind holding only one thought: eat a bit more, then even more.

Her chopsticks darted like lightning between plate and mouth, each bite bringing unparalleled satisfaction.

Meanwhile, Huang Lao watched Miao Cuihua wolfing down her food, showing no dissatisfaction or attempt to stop her.

On the contrary, his face always bore a faint smile, revealing a confidence of having victory in hand.

Under the sweeping gust of Miao Cuihua and the Heavenly Family Ancestor, the table's dishes were quickly cleared away.

When the two had eaten their fill and drunk their full, Huang Lao finally smiled and asked.

"Miao Cuihua, how is it, the dish's taste not bad, right?"

Upon hearing Huang Lao's question, Miao Cuihua, having regained her composure, slowly lifted her head, gazing at Huang Lao with a complex look, her lips moving but no sound emerging.

Huang Lao seemed to completely disregard her silence, continuing to talk at length, as if her response had nothing to do with him.

"These dishes are none other than Ye Zhangqing's masterpiece; that flavor, tsk tsk tsk, simply leaves one with endless aftertaste."

Huang Lao spoke while smacking his lips, as if that deliciousness still lingered on his tongue.

Seeing Miao Cuihua still unresponsive, Huang Lao paused slightly, then went on speaking to himself.

"If you're willing to give up that Nine Heavens Treasure Tree, I can guarantee that as long as Ye Xiaozi has time, whenever you want to eat, you can have it; and besides that, I can also give you some other treasures as exchange—what do you think? Using these conditions to trade for a single Nine Heavens Treasure Tree, you'll definitely not lose out."

The more Huang Lao spoke, the more excited he became, his eyes sparkling, seeming very satisfied with his own proposal.

However, Miao Cuihua remained silent throughout, her face showing no expression, making it hard to discern her inner thoughts.

"Miao Cuihua, will you agree or not?"

At the end, Huang Lao revealed a crafty, veteran's smile, looking confidently at Miao Cuihua as he asked.