Chapter 2638: Thoughtful System

"Brother Ye, don't space out, be careful."

"Seeing Ye Zhangqing standing there dazed, Tianlin also spoke up with concern, reminding him that now is not the time to space out."

"However, Tianlin also wondered in his heart, thinking Ye Zhangqing wasn't that timid; this scene shouldn't be that intimidating, right?"

"But before he could figure it out, Ye Zhangqing muttered to himself."

"\"Brother Tian, do you think this thing looks like a top-grade ingredient? \""

"Huh???"

"As soon as those words were spoken, Tianlin jerked in surprise, then stared wide-eyed at the big snake."

"Before, this thing looked fierce and menacing, but after hearing Ye Zhangqing's words and looking again, it somehow seemed much more 'handsome and pretty'."

"At first glance, it's obviously delicious."

"\"Brother Ye, what do you mean…………………\""

"Tianlin's thought was simple: Ye Zhangqing is an Immortal Chef, and his culinary skill is unmatched in the world, so it's only natural for him to recognize ingredients."

"Just like a Pill Master recognizes medicinal herbs, there's no problem."

"So, since Ye Zhangqing said this thing is an ingredient, it definitely is—no doubt about it."

"With the delicious food right in front of them, their wariness faded considerably, and they couldn't help but lick their lips."

"Meanwhile, in Ye Zhangqing's mind, the system's activity had not ceased."

"Not only did it assess the ingredient's grade, it also thoughtfully provided processing methods and the weak points for slaying the ingredient, etc."

"With this information, taking down this beast would be much easier."

"His gaze locked onto the dragon horns on the beast; the system's weak-point hint pointed exactly to those horns."

"Three cun in position—cut along here, sever the horns, and the beast will die on the spot."

"\"Senior, the weak point is three cun on the dragon horns. \""

"As the system gradually fell silent, Ye Zhangqing immediately shouted."

"That Heavenly Palace Celestial Official didn't know the beast's weak point, so fighting it was quite arduous."

"Attacks landing elsewhere couldn't inflict fatal damage; continuing like this, who knows how long the battle would drag on."

"Upon hearing Ye Zhangqing's words, that Heavenly Palace Celestial Official blinked slightly, but without much hesitation, he immediately shifted his target to the dragon horns."

"Although he didn't know where Ye Zhangqing learned this, he didn't look down on Ye Zhangqing just because he was junior."

"That Heavenly Palace Celestial Official naturally believed Ye Zhangqing's words."

"With the weak point known, the ensuing battle became much easier."

"First, after a few moves, that Heavenly Palace Celestial Official severed one dragon horn; as the horn was cut off at the three-cun position..."

"The giant snake let out a mournful wail, then its aura rapidly waned."

"Obviously, severing the dragon horn caused it to suffer massive injury instantly."

"Seeing this, the Heavenly Palace Celestial Official hesitated no more; Ye Zhangqing's words proved true—the dragon horn was indeed the beast's weak point."

"Thereafter, needless to say, he directed all his attacks at the other horn."

"Already severely wounded, facing the Heavenly Palace Celestial Official's near-targeted assault, the giant snake couldn't hold out long and was soon slain on the spot."

"Its massive body crashed heavily to the ground, writhing twice before losing all vitality."

"\"How did you know this beast's weak point, kid? \""

"Having successfully slain the beast, the Heavenly Palace Celestial Official curiously turned to Ye Zhangqing and asked."

"Before Ye Zhangqing could answer, Tianlin beside him chimed in first."

"\"Hehe, it's simple—this thing is an ingredient, so Brother Ye naturally recognizes it at a glance. \""

"\"This beast is an ingredient? \""

"Upon hearing that, the Heavenly Palace Celestial Official also wore a look of astonishment, gazing at the giant snake—what good fortune!"

"His expression mirrored Tianlin's earlier one, gradually turning to delight; an ingredient, and one never seen before—this meant they could feast heartily."

"Faced with the eager gazes of the crowd, Ye Zhangqing didn't hide anything; he smiled and nodded."

"\"Running into an ingredient right at the start—could this realm be……………………\""

"Someone muttered softly, but right now that wasn't the point; with this unprecedented ingredient before them, who could resist?"

"They immediately began setting up stoves and boiling water, preparing to enjoy it properly."

"\"I'll build the stove. \""

"\"I'll help. \""

"\"I'll peel. \""

"\"My knife is sharp—I'll slice the meat. \""

"Without Ye Zhangqing needing to speak, everyone divided the tasks and got busy, all eager to taste this ingredient."

"As for hurrying along—no rush; only after eating will they have the strength to travel."

"Seeing this, Ye Zhangqing didn't add more; regarding the beast's processing, the system had already given hints."

"Under Ye Zhangqing's guidance, everyone handled the beast's corpse with little effort, finishing quickly."

"Next, Ye Zhangqing had to do it himself."

"However, feeding a thousand people isn't much—just one pot."

"With his knife, blade shadows piled up; under Ye Zhangqing's cuts, the huge carcass quickly turned into translucent meat slices."

"Though the beast looked unimpressive and even somewhat nauseating, after processing the meat slices were crystal clear—truly excellent."

"Watching Ye Zhangqing's movements, the two Heavenly Palace Celestial Officials couldn't help but nod repeatedly."

"Now both believed the beast's taste must be good; with such meat quality, it certainly wouldn't be bad."

"The ingredient was soon processed, and at the same time the stove construction was completed."

Although it's very crude, given the current conditions, being able to make it like this is already quite good; anyway, it's sufficient.

He took out the Fairy Artifact, the Heaven-and-Earth Shovel, the Heaven and Earth Pot, and Ye Zhangqing quickly got busy.

As the meat slices went into the pot, not long after, a rich aroma began to spread.

Smelling this aroma, everyone present showed a look of enjoyment; this thing really smells fragrant.

That taste, simply amazing.

Each one craned their neck, staring eagerly at the Heaven and Earth Pot, waiting for it to be done.

However, just as Ye Zhangqing was cooking the ingredients, the ground suddenly trembled.

"Something's coming."

Everyone was startled at once, quickly went on guard, and then saw two identical giant snakes emerge from the ground.

Upon appearing, the two giant snakes' large eyes fixed firmly on the Heaven and Earth Pot, their gazes full of greed.

Obviously, these two beasts were also drawn here by the delicious food in the pot.

It's probably the aroma that just drifted out that they smelled.

However, upon noticing the greedy gazes of the two giant snakes, the people present were not having it; the two leading Heavenly Palace Celestial Officials immediately darkened their faces and said.

"Beast, how dare you covet the food in the pot."

"This is ours."

"Why waste words with them; they're just ingredients too—kill them and throw them in the pot, one pot to cook them all."

"Exactly, exactly."

"Roar………………"

The people shouted angrily, and the two giant snakes, not to be outdone, let out an angry roar.