Chapter 2580: Midnight Operation

With the mark on it, I'm not afraid this salmon will run away.

Afterwards, the four each went about their own business, quietly waiting for the right moment to act.

But less than half a Shíchén later, Xu Jie was harshly scolded by Huang Lao.

"You brat, when will you stop? It's been less than half a Shíchén, and you've already asked me nearly twenty times—I told you, it's still moving."

It's mainly this Xu Jie; not long after, he came forward to ask once again. At first it was fine, and Huang Lao patiently answered him, telling him to stay calm and not be impatient.

This ingredient won't run away.

But as the number of inquiries increased, Huang Lao could hardly contain himself, feeling furious inside.

This kid just won't quit—he hasn't even finished his cup of tea before coming up to ask again several times.

Finally unable to bear it, he harshly scolded Xu Jie.

Though scolded by Huang Lao, Xu Jie wasn't panicked or bothered; instead, he shamelessly grinned.

"Hehe, I'm just worried, senior—you rest, I won't disturb you."

"You'd better not come bother me again."

In response, Huang Lao gritted his teeth and replied.

"Sure thing, definitely."

Xu Jie left laughing, leaving only Huang Lao, who felt that even the immortal tea tasted off.

Thus, time passed until evening, when Huang Lao finally confirmed that the 'Sea God' should have returned home.

The mark left on those Heavenly Spirit Tribe youngsters had remained in the same spot for a long time without moving.

He immediately summoned Ye Zhangqing, Xu Jie, and Zhao Zhengping, and explained the situation to them.

Upon hearing this, Xu Jie was the most excited.

"Finally home—I thought it had gotten lost."

After waiting so long, we've finally arrived; this ingredient is practically begging to die.

Now that we've located the ingredient's lair, the next step is to move in.

Combining what Ling Yunyi said earlier, this 'Sea God' is not a single individual but an entire group.

Not knowing the exact number, Ye Zhangqing decided to summon more people just in case.

But the number can't be too large, or the Heavenly Spirit Tribe might notice; we just need to pick a batch of strong elites.

After discussion, it was decided to have senior elders from the Heavenly Family and the Wushen Palace join.

As for the others, we don't need to tell them for now, lest we give ourselves away.

Although the Heavenly Spirit Tribe, to show sincerity, seemingly hasn't placed any hidden sentries around.

But we still need to be cautious where caution is due.

At that moment, Huang Lao contacted numerous elders of the Heavenly Family and the Wushen Palace through a special method.

The total number is twenty-three—not many, but all possess strength above the Ancient Immortal Realm.

Everyone received Huang Lao's message and learned that Ye Zhangqing had discovered a supreme ingredient, even above top-tier ingredients.

Tonight, everyone will act to obtain the ingredient, without the slightest hesitation, each immediately nodding in agreement.

What's there to hesitate about? It's a supreme ingredient—by joining the operation, we'd practically get to taste it first.

So the elders nodded eagerly, promising to make sure everything was arranged so the Heavenly Spirit Tribe wouldn't notice.

When night fell and the appointed time arrived, Huang Lao made preparations and left decoys of the four in the courtyard.

They looked just like the real people, and normal interaction posed no problem.

As long as we don't make a move, we won't be exposed.

After doing all that, the group of four silently left the courtyard.

With Huang Lao's protection, the four naturally encountered no danger along the way.

Having come all the way to the forest's edge, the seaside, after a short wait, the twenty-three elders of the Heavenly Family and the Wushen Palace also arrived one after another.

Upon meeting, everyone, faces full of excitement, couldn't help but ask.

"Ye Zhangqing, what does this supreme ingredient taste like? Is it better than Extraterrestrial Heavenly Demon?"

"Seniors, I haven't eaten it either—this is my first time seeing it."

Asking about the flavor of this salmon 'Sea God,' Ye Zhangqing couldn't immediately say.

I've eaten it in my previous life, but this is still my first time seeing it in this life; I don't know if there's any difference, but since the system rated it as a supreme ingredient, its flavor must surely be above top-tier ingredients.

Hearing Ye Zhangqing say that, everyone became even more eager.

It should rightly be above the taste of Extraterrestrial Heavenly Demon ingredients—such an evaluation is hardly not high.

The personnel are all present; not many—adding Ye Zhangqing's four makes only twenty-seven people.

Under Huang Lao's leadership, everyone employed their techniques and dove into the sea.

Following the seal's positioning, we headed straight toward the lair of this 'Sea God'.

They still didn't know that Ye Zhangqing's group had already slipped away secretly.

Ling Yunyi, at home, sat opposite his old father, who casually asked a question.

"How is it, getting along with Ye Zhangqing?"

"Grandpa, it's not that easy—what kind of person is Young Master Ye?"

"Take it slow, don't be too anxious—excess is as bad as deficiency; sometimes being too enthusiastic is actually not good."

The old man, having lived a long life, has seen much more and had many dealings with the Human Race.

He knows how to get along with the Human Race, which is most suitable.

If one's purpose shows too strongly, in dealing with the Human Race it actually brings no benefit and instead easily backfires.

Hearing that, Ling Yunyi nodded in response.

Afterwards, the grandfather and grandson again brought up the matter of the "Sea God".

All that could be heard was the old man speaking slowly.

"This time the sacrifice went smoothly; after the Heavenly Pool opens, our tribe should again see a batch of promising talents emerge."

"Grandfather, regarding the Sea God over there, that matter……………………"

"This is not something you should concern yourself with; it must not be mentioned to outsiders, not even Ye Zhangqing may mention it; you must understand."

"Yes, grandfather."

When speaking of the Sea God, both grandfather and grandson became much more cautious.

It can be seen that, in the hearts of the Heavenly Spirit Tribe, the status of this so-called "Sea God" is truly very high; even when discussed behind closed doors, they are extremely careful, daring not to show the slightest disrespect.

Moreover, the Heavenly Spirit Tribe seems to be secretly conducting something with these "Sea Gods".

However, this matter is unknown to ordinary Heavenly Spirit Tribe members, has not yet been announced externally, and only a few high-ranking members of the Heavenly Spirit Tribe know about it.

Even Ling Yunyi cannot casually mention this matter.

Although they hold the "Sea God" in such high regard, little do they know that the "Sea God" they are speaking of at this moment is facing a huge crisis.

A group of starving people are quickly approaching the "Sea God's" lair, following the markings.

After saying a few words, Ling Yunyi got up and left to return to his room, leaving only the old man muttering to himself.

"The Sea God's appetite is growing larger and larger, the tribe…………………………"

While speaking, his expression was complex, and no one knew what he was thinking; as for these matters, Ye Zhangqing and his companions were naturally unaware.

At this moment, Xu Jie was still anxious, wondering why it had taken so long and they still hadn't reached the "Sea God's" lair; they had been swimming in the sea for almost a Shíchén already.