Chapter 2741: Rescue and Release

Originally smelling this rich aroma, many tribespeople of the Iron Peak Tribe still thought today's meal was made by the Iron Blade Tribe Elder.

After all, in the whole tribe, the Iron Road Tribe Elder's Chúyì is the best; over the years, whenever their tribe had a major occasion, it was always the Iron Road Tribe Elder acting as head chef.

However, upon seeing even the Iron Blade Tribe Elder standing in line, some tribespeople guessed that today's meal probably had someone else preparing it.

Actually, at this very moment, the Iron Blade Tribe Elder himself was utterly shocked.

After finishing, he wondered what the Clan Chief meant, why he insisted on gathering all the tribe members.

Is it just for those human cultivators' affairs? Must we make such a big fuss? Isn't this something that could be settled with a few words? Why go through all this trouble?

Then, waiting until today, many tribespeople gathered together, but the Clan Chief still said nothing, only letting everyone wait, which made him even more puzzled.

People have been summoned; you should speak up.

Waiting in place for such a long time, we finally just ate.

Moreover, why wasn't I called to cook? I'm the top chef of the Iron Peak Tribe; how could such a big event be without me?

But once the food was actually served, the Iron Blade Tribe Elder was completely dumbfounded.

As the saying goes, laypeople watch the excitement, insiders look for the technique; other tribespeople only knew the food smelled fragrant, looked beautiful, definitely not bad, their hearts filled with anticipation, all wanting to taste its flavor.

But as a chef himself, the Iron Blade Tribe Elder saw things completely differently; he was looking at the cooking skill.

Although the dish is simple, in every aspect of color, aroma, and taste, it is absolutely flawless.

Anyway, with his expertise, he hasn't found a single flaw so far; this is outrageous.

He has studied cooking for many years, yet facing this dish, he found not a single problem, showing how high the cook's culinary skill has reached.

Even if he doesn't want to admit it, before the facts, the Iron Blade Tribe Elder must admit that compared to the chef who made this dish, he is inferior.

Therefore, regarding this matter, the Iron Blade Tribe Elder is filled with mixed feelings.

Until it was his turn to serve himself rice, holding a big bowl of rice, looking at the tempting dishes, the Iron Blade Tribe Elder remained silent.

He simply found a quiet, empty place and began to savor it slowly.

At first it was normal, but the more he ate, the faster the Iron Blade Tribe Elder's eating speed became.

In the end, he became just like everyone else, gulping down his food like a whirlwind, eating heartily.

A big bowl of rice, he finished it in no time, leaving nothing.

After finishing the big bowl of rice, the Iron Blade Tribe Elder finally came back to his senses, still wanting more, and couldn't help swallowing.

This taste is simply divine; after a lifetime of cooking, he had never eaten such delicious food.

Staring at the empty bottom of the bowl, the Iron Blade Tribe Elder stood dazed until another elder stepped forward and similarly exclaimed in surprise.

"Who is the person who cooked this rice?"

"Upon hearing that, the Iron Blade Tribe Elder replied with a complex expression."

"How would I know?"

"Even you don't know? When did our tribe produce such a person?"

"I'll go ask the Clan Chief."

Without answering that elder's words, the Iron Blade Tribe Elder tossed out that sentence and got up to look for the Clan Chief.

The Iron Peak Clan Chief was also eating with many tribespeople; having just finished, seeing the Iron Blade Tribe Elder striding over, he laughed and interrupted before he could speak.

"Stop, whatever you have to say, say it later."

After saying that, the Iron Peak Clan Chief smiled and passed his bowl and chopsticks to a nearby tribesperson, then rose and scanned the crowd.

At this moment, everyone had finished eating, but each person was still unsatisfied; looking at the Iron Peak Clan Chief, their eyes were full of anticipation, wanting another bowl.

Facing the tribespeople's reaction, the Iron Peak Clan Chief's smile grew richer; that was exactly the effect he wanted.

Immediately he waved; Ye Zhangqing, who had been waiting nearby, stepped forward to his side.

Seeing this human youth approach, many tribespeople showed doubt.

"We want to eat; what do you mean by letting this human youth come up?"

Ignoring the crowd's expression changes, the Iron Peak Clan Chief smiled and nodded at Ye Zhangqing, then spoke loudly.

"How was the taste of the food just now?"

This question naturally needs no hesitation; naturally it's delicious—I've never eaten such delicious food before.

"Upon hearing that, the Iron Peak Clan Chief pointed at Ye Zhangqing beside him and said."

"The food just now, he made it."

"Huh???"

As soon as those words were spoken, everyone's gaze fell on Ye Zhangqing, and their looks completely changed.

From previous indifference, contempt, disdain, it turned into curiosity, doubt, and even some fervor.

"Was that food just now made by this human youth?"

Especially the Iron Blade Tribe Elder; upon hearing this, his eyes almost popped out.

"Does this human youth also have such cooking skill? Is it that heaven-defying?"

"Wait, what about yesterday's incident……………………"

"Suddenly recalling, the two elders who defected yesterday—hadn't they gone to find this human youth before? So they must have eaten his food yesterday."

"Soon they figured out the key point; if so, then it's not surprising."

"But it's bad for the others; they were completely kept in the dark until today they finally understood."

For a moment, the Iron Blade Tribe Chief's gaze at Ye Zhangqing was the most fervent; only a chef truly understands a chef—this youth's culinary skill is simply unmatched in the present age, how he trained.

If it weren't for the Clan Chief still being present, the Iron Blade Tribe Elder would now hate not to go up and have a long heart-to-heart talk with Ye Zhangqing.

And just as many Iron Peak Tribe tribespeople were still shocked, the Iron Peak Clan Chief continued speaking.

"Ye Xiaozi today invited all of our Iron Peak Tribe to eat; the main purpose was to make friends with everyone. Now I ask you all, are you willing to befriend him?"

"Willing."

This time, everyone present had not a trace of hesitation, and immediately spoke up loudly.

What the hell is there to think about? Who wouldn't want to eat this food? They've already made friends with Ye Zhangqing.

Seeing this, the Iron Peak Clan Chief smiled and nodded.

"Since they are friends, what should my Iron Peak Tribe do with those Human Race cultivators from before?"

Just as the Iron Peak Clan Chief had thought, without him needing to speak, someone below spoke up voluntarily.

"No need to say, naturally we release them—friends are like brothers and sisters; how could we harm friends?"

The first to speak were not the two sturdy men, but the two elders who had been charging at the front all along.

Before, they were dead set on slaughtering all those Human Race cultivators, but now they have become the first to speak up in defense of the many Human Race people.

Even the two sturdy men beside them, upon hearing this, looked at those two old fellows with strange expressions.

You guys change faces pretty fast—we haven't even had a chance to speak yet.

"Don't you feel embarrassed? You weren't saying that before."