Chapter 2501: with translation of chapter title

Upon hearing Vice Palace Master Zhao's words, Ye Zhangqing's expression was as happy as if he had obtained some treasure.

It was clear that he genuinely cared for his senior brothers and sisters, not just paying lip service.

In response, Vice Palace Master Zhao smiled and said.

"Old man, could I deceive you? Within my Heavenly Palace there is an item called Spirit Marrow Crystal, capable of altering a cultivator's innate talent and physique. This item is precious, also a treasure discovered by Human Race cultivators only after they came to Beyond the Heavens; now, within the entire Heavenly Palace, there are only two pieces."

Vice Palace Master Zhao said with a light smile, indicating that if Ye Zhangqing needed this item, he could authorize giving it to him.

Upon hearing this, Ye Zhangqing hastily rose to express his thanks.

However, Vice Palace Master Zhao waved his hand, signaling him not to rush.

"Don't rush, this item can indeed greatly enhance perception and physique, but according to what you said, your senior brothers and sisters likely have only mediocre talent; if they each take this Spirit Marrow Crystal alone, it could raise them to above-average talent."

"Although the gap is still significant, if one wishes to achieve great things in this lifetime, it's still insufficient; at the very least, one needs Heavenly Pride talent to hope to catch up to your back."

Vice Palace Master Zhao seemed able to guess what Xu Jie and the others were thinking, so relying solely on this Spirit Marrow Crystal is not enough.

Having said that, without waiting for Ye Zhangqing's reply, he continued.

"However, if combined with the Heavenly Spirit Tribe's heavenly pool, it should be possible to elevate one to Heavenly Pride talent in one go."

"However, that heavenly pool belongs to the Heavenly Spirit Tribe; although we are on friendly terms with the Human Race, it is ultimately their sacred land, and whether one can enter is not for me to say. If you wish, in a month, Heavenly Spirit Tribe members will come to my Heavenly Palace; then I will give you the opportunity, and you can try for yourself."

Vice Palace Master Zhao also gave Ye Zhangqing a great benefit; although it may not succeed, at least there is a chance.

In response, Ye Zhangqing nodded in agreement without hesitation.

Seeing this, Vice Palace Master Zhao smiled and said.

"Then it's settled; I will have the Heavenly Palace handle the promotion, you only need to teach. Take this Space Ring; as for the two Spirit Marrow Crystals, I will keep them for you. As for another treasure, you may go to the Heavenly Palace at any time to select it using this token."

Saying this, Vice Palace Master Zhao tossed over the Space Ring and a token together.

Ye Zhangqing suited Vice Palace Master Zhao's taste, so his generosity was natural.

Having eaten and drunk his fill, also satisfying his curiosity and gaining an unexpected harvest, Vice Palace Master Zhao left contentedly under the see‑off of Huang Lao and the two others.

"Good lad, your fortune is such that even I feel envious."

As Vice Palace Master Zhao departed, the Heavenly Family's forefather could not help but voice his envy.

Even being valued so highly by Zhao Lao is something the three of them could not achieve.

Upon hearing this, Ye Zhangqing smiled and clasped his hands, showing no arrogance whatsoever.

What truly pleased him was finding a way to enhance the physique of his three senior brothers.

Although Vice Palace Master Zhao also said that, even within the entire Heavenly Palace, there are only two pieces of that Spirit Marrow Crystal.

For now, there is only enough for Xu Jie and Zhao Zhengping to use; the second senior sister and the others will have to wait a bit longer.

But now that we know this, there is hope, and later we can figure out a way to obtain it.

If we could raise everyone's talent to Heavenly Pride level, then in future Xiūliàn, the three senior brothers would also progress rapidly.

Moreover, Bai Hua Xianzi and the other girls will also need to be arranged for later.

By this reckoning, the Spirit Marrow Crystals needed seem not few; I just don't know whether the Heavenly Spirit Tribe possesses that many.

According to Vice Palace Master Zhao, this Spirit Marrow Crystal is a genuine treasure, not some commonplace item.

He did not rush to obtain the Spirit Marrow Crystals for Xu Jie and the two; anyway, with a month's time, Ye Zhangqing intended, as Vice Palace Master Zhao said, to first contact the Heavenly Spirit Tribe to see if he could secure the qualifications to enter the heavenly pool.

At that point, having Xu Jie and the others cooperate with the heavenly pool will truly unleash the Spirit Marrow Crystal's effect.

Meanwhile, the Heavenly Palace operates with high efficiency.

In less than three days, Ye Zhangqing was respectfully invited by a Heavenly Palace official to the largest tavern in the Immortal City, located in Heaven Above Heaven.

This Heaven Above Heaven is also an asset of the Heavenly Palace, occupying the best location in the Immortal City, and is the highest, most luxurious tavern within the Immortal City Beyond the Heavens, with no equal.

Moreover, on the top floor of Heaven Above Heaven, above San Shi San Lou, today all the Immortal Chefs of the Immortal City Beyond the Heavens have been invited here by the Heavenly Palace.

Moreover, it was obvious beforehand why they had been summoned.

Therefore, when they saw Ye Zhangqing, the many Immortal Chefs displayed varied expressions and thoughts.

Some had blank faces, some showed contempt, and some looked impatient.

These Immortal Chefs clearly looked down on Ye Zhangqing.

Although Ye Zhangqing is a monstrous talent and also an Immortal Chef, at this age, even if he has broken through to Immortal Chef, what does it matter?

Everyone present is an Immortal Chef, and moreover they have all broken through for many years, each possessing their own signature skill.

This kid must have a screw loose; he actually researched the cooking method of the Extraterrestrial Heavenly Demon, and now he's even become their teacher—what a joke; does this brat even deserve it?

The Heavenly Palace had them follow Ye Zhangqing to learn the Extraterrestrial Heavenly Demon's cooking method; although there was no formal apprenticeship, in essence it already amounts to a teacher‑student relationship.

Having learned Ye Zhangqing's Chúyì, they are this kid's students.

Thus, many veteran Immortal Chefs naturally feel resentful; after a lifetime, they must now acknowledge a junior as their teacher?

Ye Zhangqing naturally took in everyone's expressions, yet before he could speak, someone below spoke up first.

"Are you Ye Zhangqing? A yellow‑mouthed brat, you've barely broken through to Immortal Chef a few years ago? Can you teach us so many people?"

"As Immortal Chefs, Chúyì is the proper path; don't waste time researching useless things, abandoning the fundamentals for trivialities—ultimately that only leads to loss."

"Not bad; although I haven't studied the Extraterrestrial Heavenly Demon's cooking method, I do know one thing: even if the Extraterrestrial Heavenly Demon can be eaten, how does it taste? If the flavor is hard to swallow, what use is it even if edible? Who would eat it?"

"As Immortal Chefs, ultimately we must rely on flavor to establish ourselves; strange and exotic ingredients have been researched before, but in the end they all ended in failure."

Even before it began, these Immortal Chefs had already raised their objections, clearly opposing this learning endeavor.

Were it not for the Heavenly Palace's strict order, they would not have come here.

They cannot afford to offend the Heavenly Palace, but they can still make Ye Zhangqing feel disgusted.

Even if this kid has an extraordinary background, with Huang Lao guarding his Dao, and the Heavenly Family and Wushen Palace behind him, that is in the Immortal Realm; here in Beyond the Heavens, the deterrent power of the Heavenly Family and Wushen Palace is far too weak.

After all, anyone who can make a living in Beyond the Heavens is no good-for-nothing; the worthless either die early or simply dare not come to Beyond the Heavens.

"Shut your mouth."

The next second, that Heavenly Palace official's face darkened as he barked.