Chapter 2696

The sudden change made the Flame Martial Tribe members, who originally planned to give up, collectively hold their breath for a moment.

The previous discussion stopped abruptly; these Tree Ghosts actually appeared? And their number is also so many.

Only saw the black ancient trees around everyone; at this moment they seemed to have completely come alive.

The tree branches swayed, and the black mist around also dispersed accordingly.

Nobody among the crowd dared to disturb these Tree Ghosts; they could only pray in their hearts while carefully observing the Tree Ghosts' next move.

Immediately, under the watchful eyes of everyone holding their breath, only saw that one ancient tree's branch slowly stretched toward the stove.

Then, it wrapped around the nearby stir-fried meat and then retracted back.

Seeing this scene, everyone only felt a joy in their hearts; indeed, it was attracted by Ye Zhangqing's Chúyì, useful, Ye Zhangqing's Chúyì, even useful to these Tree Ghosts, good, good.

As long as it's useful, for everyone it's good news, at least letting everyone see hope.

And Ye Zhangqing was the same; afterward, more Tree Ghosts extended their branches to the stove, rolled up dish after dish, then retracted back.

The dishes Ye Zhangqing just made were almost completely cleaned out by the Tree Ghosts in just a few blinks, and even more than half of the Tree Ghosts didn't get to eat.

Also didn't see how these Tree Ghosts eat; after all, in this situation the Flame Martial Tribe members also didn't dare to openly approach and scrutinize.

And those few Tree Ghosts that tasted Ye Zhangqing's Chúyì, in the next second, began to joyfully sway their branches.

Although unable to communicate through language, even just purely watching these Tree Ghosts' bodily movements, everyone present seemed able to feel the joy of those few Tree Ghosts.

It seems they also greatly like Ye Zhangqing's Chúyì; just a first taste, and they were completely attracted by this deliciousness.

And those Tree Ghosts that just didn't have time to eat this food were also swaying their trunks, as if urging.

Faced with the various emotions of the numerous Tree Ghosts around, Qi Wu couldn't help but speak.

"Brother Ye, good opportunity, quickly make food for them."

These Tree Ghosts seem to have been successfully attracted; in this situation, naturally we should strike while the iron is hot and firmly grasp these Tree Ghosts.

Upon hearing that, the Extraterrestrial Heavenly Demon also hurriedly translated, and Ye Zhangqing without a word continued to busy himself at the stove.

Now is not the time to talk about being tired or not; life is important.

In this Black Mist Forest, wanting to survive and further find a way to escape, the best method is to obtain the help of these Tree Ghosts.

As long as we have the help of these Tree Ghosts, then everyone has a chance to escape, after all, these Tree Ghosts are the true masters of the Black Mist Forest.

Ye Zhangqing dared not slack off in the slightest, bustling before the stove so busy his feet never touched the ground.

Qi Wu and the others wanted to help, but didn't know where to start, so they could only stand aside watching silently, cheering Ye Zhangqing on in silence.

Dish after dish kept coming out of the pot, and the Tree Ghosts all around were feasting heartily.

Those tree trunks almost completely surrounded the stove on all sides, making Ye Zhangqing seem as if he were entirely protected by them.

It was obvious that these Tree Ghosts had been completely conquered by Ye Zhangqing's Chúyì.

Every time a dish came out of the pot, these Tree Ghosts had no hesitation whatsoever and immediately lunged to seize it.

Before, they still had doubts, not knowing how the food tasted, only knowing it smelled fragrant.

But after actually eating it, even these Tree Ghosts felt their eyes light up—this was definitely something good.

Such deliciousness, they had never eaten anything like it before.

For a moment, those tree trunks clashed like swords in the air, all just to grab the freshly cooked delicacy.

The Tree Ghosts' struggle also made the Flame Martial Tribe's people break into a sweat, after all Ye Zhangqing was right in the midst of those Tree Ghosts.

Even a slight mistake could end up affecting Ye Zhangqing.

And given Ye Zhangqing's current cultivation strength, facing these powerful Tree Ghosts, even a simple ripple would be beyond his ability to withstand.

With each clash of the Tree Ghosts, those tree trunks striking like swords, the Flame Martial Tribe's people all felt their palms sweat.

They really wanted to step forward and personally protect Ye Zhangqing, but they feared that acting rashly might accidentally anger these Tree Ghosts, leading to a botched effort that would harm everyone instead.

Each dull thud of the tree trunks colliding sounded like a heavy hammer striking the hearts of the Flame Martial Tribe's people, fearing Ye Zhangqing would be caught up in it.

However, these Tree Ghosts seemed to know this as well, so while they fought over the food, they consciously kept clear of Ye Zhangqing.

Even once, the trunks of two Tree Ghosts were about to collide head‑on, but at the last moment it seemed they realized they were getting too close to Ye Zhangqing.

If they had struck head‑on, they likely would have accidentally injured him.

Those two Tree Ghosts actually stopped their movements at the same time, then, without prior agreement, raised their trunks higher in unison before continuing their struggle.

These Tree Ghosts were also consciously protecting Ye Zhangqing; seeing this, the Flame Martial Tribe's people couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief.

At the same time, their admiration for Ye Zhangqing grew even stronger.

He can even subdue Tree Ghosts—what a formidable person.

You should know, the Tree Ghosts in the Black Mist Forest have, for many years, shown no deference even to the true powerhouses of the Barbarian God Tribe.

Even a clan chief as strong as Qi Wu's father—if you dare enter the Black Mist Forest, these Tree Ghosts will dare to kill you without hesitation.

Let alone expecting these Tree Ghosts to protect you.

Ye Zhangqing might be the first other living being in Barbarian God Tribe history to be protected by Tree Ghosts.

Plate after plate of delicious food entered their bellies, and these Tree Ghosts visibly became more excited.

The Tree Ghosts that got to eat had their trunks flying about, as if they were celebrating.

The Tree Ghosts that didn't get to eat vented their irritability, expressing dissatisfaction, and even lashed out at the ones nearby that had gotten to eat.

But whether excited or angry, these Tree Ghosts harmed Ye Zhangqing not in the slightest.

Come on, this food is so delicious—how could it possibly harm the cook?

If something happened to the cook, what would they eat then?

These Tree Ghosts might not know what a 'cook' means, but they understand that being able to eat these delicacies is entirely thanks to that little guy right in front of them.

Because of that little guy's existence, they can eat these never‑before‑tasted good things, so they must protect the little guy and let him keep making tasty food for them.

The Tree Ghosts' thoughts are simple, while Qi Wu and the others, although drooling with desire, still couldn't help shouting out at this moment.

"Eat, hurry up and eat, eat more."