Chapter 2531: then translation of title

After finishing eating and still not seeing Zhao Lao, everyone felt a bit odd but didn't look into it.

Since Zhao Lao didn't come, there was one less person to share with, which was good for everyone—each could eat a bit more.

After eating and drinking their fill, everyone chatted and then left.

Only Ye Zhangqing had a strange expression, because he had just received a few more voice transmissions.

He really has a lot of scheming.

What Ye Zhangqing didn't expect was that, shortly after everyone left—less than a quarter of an hour—Zhao Lao came rushing in anxiously.

As soon as he pushed the door open, he laughed and spoke.

"Hahaha, I deliberately arrived a bit late today, just waiting for these damned things to bring out the ingredients. Today I……………………where are they?"

Seeing the Fire Room with only Ye Zhangqing inside, Zhao Lao was stunned.

He had deliberately arrived late today, planning to strike from behind after they brought out the ingredients.

Seeing Zhao Lao, who had first been overjoyed and then looked dazed, Ye Zhangqing also wore a strange expression.

"That………………they all finished eating and left."

Huh???

Upon hearing that, Zhao Lao's expression clearly froze—had they left? And they'd already finished eating?

After a dazed moment, he finally came to his senses, followed by the sound of grinding his teeth.

"They finished eating and left—this bunch of damned things, I wasn't here, how did they manage to eat it all?"

At this moment, Zhao Lao finally realized belatedly—had he arrived late?

He felt regretful; he had intended to come a bit later and had even deliberately timed it.

Yesterday they started eating at about this time; why did they eat so early today?

This bunch of damned things must have done it on purpose.

Seeing Zhao Lao's face alternating between pale and green, Ye Zhangqing felt utterly speechless.

But before he could offer a word of comfort, Zhao Lao suddenly seemed to think of something, his eyes lit up, and he couldn't help breaking into a grin.

"They finished eating and left, so now it's just me alone? Hahaha, great, great, great!"

Seeing Zhao Lao suddenly overjoyed again, Ye Zhangqing felt completely bewildered—what's going on? I don't get it.

Ye Zhangqing didn't understand, but the next second he saw Zhao Lao, overjoyed, take out an Extraterrestrial Heavenly Demon ingredient, place it before him, and laugh loudly.

"Hahaha, Young Master Ye, tonight it's just you and me—this Extraterrestrial Heavenly Demon ingredient must be savored carefully; I have some fine celestial brew on hand, let's drink a few cups together."

Zhao Lao's thought was simple: since the others had eaten well and left, they wouldn't be coming back.

If that's the case, then it's just him and Ye Zhangqing.

Although he didn't get to eat the brats' ingredients, being able to enjoy it slowly himself is still a pretty good outcome.

What is this? It's a blessing in disguise—misfortune turning into fortune.

Hearing Zhao Lao's words, Ye Zhangqing's expression turned slightly odd; he was about to speak and explain to the old man, but he was a step slow—the Fire Room door was already knocked on.

"Young Master Ye, I'm coming in."

With those words, a heavenly official flashed inside.

Then, their gazes met in midair; locking eyes, the two stared at each other.

Zhao Lao's laughter cut off abruptly, and after a brief moment of stunned silence, the heavenly official's gaze began to sweep around.

Upon seeing that Extraterrestrial Heavenly Demon ingredient, he secretly rejoiced—indeed, it was as expected—and couldn't help breaking into a bright smile.

"Hehe, Palace Master, you've finally arrived."

Huh???

Seeing that brat's familiar smile, Zhao Lao's heart sank—uh oh, I've come too early again.

It's a very familiar script, hardly different from yesterday: the ingredients are just brought out, and then these brats come one after another.

Tonight is the same, but what's even more outrageous is.

Tonight, these brats didn't wait for him; they brought out the ingredients themselves, and he still hasn't gotten to eat—this is a loss so great it's like losing to his grandmother's house.

His face darkened; he was about to speak, but before Zhao Lao could say anything, Huang Lao, the Heavenly Family's patriarch, and Miaocuihua also flashed into the Fire Room.

They still wore smiles as they spoke.

"Hahaha, I knew you weren't that honest—you're trying to turn the tables, right?"

"I've seen through you long ago."

"Huh??? Zhao Lao is here too?"

That heavenly official's little schemes had long been figured out by Huang Lao and the others, so after he hurried back not long ago, Huang Lao and the others quickly caught up.

But facing Huang Lao and the others' teasing, that heavenly official just smiled, showing no anger at all, and likewise broke into a grin.

"What are you saying? I wouldn't do such a thing—this ingredient was taken out by the Palace Master himself; it has nothing to do with me."

Huh??? I……………………

As soon as those words were spoken, Zhao Lao's mentality completely collapsed—who was supposed to bring out the ingredients?

"No, you damned things, why aren't you following the routine? Something's off with you."

But saying these things now is pointless; as others arrived one after another, including Zhao Lao's two disciples, Bailè and Hongluan.

In the end, Zhao Lao could only reluctantly contribute that Extraterrestrial Heavenly Demon ingredient.

"Something's wrong—why is it always him providing the ingredients, while these damned things contribute nothing?"

His fine wine—his imagined leisurely night of sipping wine and enjoying food—has vanished completely.

It was another delicious meal, but Zhao Lao ate it while gritting his teeth.

The flavor still left one wanting more, but as Zhao Lao swallowed it, a hint of bitterness crept in.

After all the calculations, how could he still not outsmart this bunch of little brats?

He just couldn't figure it out, thinking he, a peerless talent of his generation, had been schemed to death by a group of juniors?

Another bowl of heartfelt bitterness.

After two meals, everyone left satisfied, returning to each do Xiūliàn, and Ye Zhangqing also went back to his room to rest.

But just as the Immortal Vessel Fleet was advancing, inside the Heavenly Crystal Mine where the target lay, a Heavenly Spirit Tribe member whose looks were ninety percent like Yuheng Xin suddenly appeared here.

Logically, the Extraterrestrial Heavenly Demon having seized this Heavenly Crystal Mine would be outright enemies with the Heavenly Spirit Tribe.

The Heavenly Spirit Tribe shouldn't be here, let alone alone, without even a fellow tribesperson at their side.

What is this if not walking into the tiger's mouth?

Moreover, this Heavenly Spirit Tribe member, facing the surrounding Extraterrestrial Heavenly Demons, showed no trace of fear, instead wearing a calm, composed expression.

As his gaze swept around, a hoarse voice came from the darkness at that moment.

"You're bold, daring to come here alone."

"Why wouldn't I? We're not enemies anymore."

"You want to cooperate, but what's your leverage? Relying solely on your status as a Heavenly Spirit Tribe Spirit Child isn't enough, after all, the Heavenly Spirit Tribe has more than just one Spirit Child."

"I dare come here because I have my backing; the Demon God doesn't even know you're already facing great calamity, does he?"

"Impudent!"

As those words fell, instantly a pressure laden with extreme cold surged forth, enveloping that Heavenly Spirit Tribe Spirit Child.

For a moment it felt as if being dragged into endless darkness.