Chapter 2745: Tree Ghosts All Come to Steal Food

Upon hearing that the Iron Blade Tribe elder wanted to become Ye Zhangqing's disciple, the people present who had initially looked astonished and clearly opposed it instantly changed their expressions.

Their faces all showed: "If you want to become Ye Zhangqing's disciple, you should have said so earlier; if you had said that earlier, we would have already agreed."

Watching the crowd's faces change in an instant, the Iron Blade Tribe elder's mouth twitched.

"You damn bastards, you weren't saying that before; your face-changing speed is too fast."

Too lazy to bother with them, the Iron Blade Tribe Clan Chief, seeing that the meal was finished and the wine drained, rose to leave, only throwing down a single sentence.

"Tomorrow I will go myself to speak with Ye Zhangqing."

Watching the Iron Blade depart, a tribe elder couldn't help but laugh and say.

"Hey, if this old brat could really learn Ye Zhangqing's Chúyì, it would be a great fortune for our Iron Edge Tribe."

Upon hearing that, a tribe elder beside him responded.

"Don't even talk about learning it all; even picking up a bit would be enough."

Regarding the Iron Blade Tribe elder's idea, everyone naturally raised both hands in approval; this decision is simply wise.

For now, we just don't know whether Ye Zhangqing's side will accept him.

After all, they've planned so much here; if Ye Zhangqing's side then outright refuses, that would be hilarious.

Let's wait until tomorrow when the Iron Blade goes to speak with Ye Zhangqing first, then we'll see.

No, they'll think of another way to help.

Ye Zhangqing naturally didn't know that the Iron Blade Tribe elder wanted to become his disciple.

There are also other tribe elders' schemes.

After chatting idly with Zhao Tianqing for a while, Ye Zhangqing returned to his room to rest.

These past few days, in order to rescue Zhao Tianqing and the others, Ye Zhangqing has indeed been tired; at least before, he had never been this hard-pressed.

Sometimes it's strange: why does the higher one's cultivation, the less control one has over oneself?

Just after crossing over, I was merely a lowly Menial Disciple; back then I didn't have to think about anything.

Each day I just needed to do my assigned duties.

But now, having come all the way from Xia Jie to the Immortal Realm, then to Beyond the Heavens, my cultivation realm has only risen higher, my strength grown stronger, yet I feel ever more tired and ever less in control of myself.

For many things, I simply cannot refuse.

Indeed, the stronger one's strength, the less one is in control.

For some people and some matters, one cannot simply watch and do nothing.

That night, everyone actually rested quite well.

After all, compared to being in prison, this treatment is worlds apart.

However, early the next morning, as the Iron Edge Tribe members had just stepped out of their rooms, they were instantly stunned by the sight before them.

"What the hell? Where did these trees come from?"

Only yesterday there had been no change around the tribe, but this morning a large forest had sprung up.

In just one night, the entire Iron Edge Tribe was surrounded by this forest that seemed to have appeared out of nowhere.

Some tribe members even thought they were seeing things, wondering if they weren't opening their eyes correctly.

But after looking closely several times, they realized it was true: the tribe's surroundings had indeed become a pitch-black forest.

Have we seen ghosts this early morning?

Until someone spoke up and said.

"I feel like this forest looks somewhat familiar."

"You can even tell that?"

"I'm being serious; doesn't it resemble the Black Mist Forest?"

"Huh???"

As soon as those words were spoken, the surrounding tribe members were stunned for a moment.

Although the Iron Edge Tribe is far from the Black Mist Forest, this place is famous, after all, and everyone has heard of it.

Besides, passing by is normal, so being recognized isn't strange.

But the Black Mist Forest appearing here—is that right?

Whose forest can still move?

Among the shocked crowd, those tribe members who had previously visited the Fire Spirit Tribe remained calm, with expressions that said, "As expected."

The Black Mist Forest has indeed followed them here.

As for why the Black Mist Forest appeared here, those tribe members knew full well—aside from following Ye Zhangqing, what else could it be for?

Soon, the reason for the Black Mist Forest's appearance spread within the Iron Edge Tribe, and more and more people learned the cause, including Zhao Tianqing and these members of the Human Race.

Regarding this, everyone's opinions naturally differed.

The Iron Edge Tribe's members were shocked; after all, who in all these years could imagine a good person (Hǎo rén) getting involved with these Tree Ghosts of the Black Mist Forest?

This is simply outrageous.

When Zhao Tianqing and the others learn that these Tree Ghosts are also following Ye Zhangqing, and that they need not worry about betrayal,

Their eyes lit up—what is this? This is a trump card!

With these Tree Ghosts around, isn't their safety increased by another layer of protection?

For a moment, everyone's gaze upon these Tree Ghosts softened involuntarily, after all, they are steadfast allies who will not betray.

However, the Iron Edge Tribe is indeed much calmer than the Fire Spirit Tribe, which is also a reflection of the strength gap.

The Fire Spirit Tribe truly cannot stand against these Tree Ghosts of the Black Mist Forest; they face the threat of extermination.

But the Iron Edge Tribe need not fear this Black Mist Forest; although it may cause some trouble, that trouble is not fatal.

Great strength brings confidence; thus, after the initial shock and hesitation, the Iron Edge Tribe members quickly calmed down.

Although it's surprising that the Black Mist Forest appears here, that's all there is to it.

The Clan Chief and the elders gave no orders, so for now we don't need to bother with these guys; just surround them— that's all, and they can even block the wind.

Besides, it's almost time for breakfast, and then it's Fàn diǎn; many Iron Peak Tribe members have no time to worry about these things; even if something happens, they have to wait until after eating to talk about it.

So everyone rushed toward the Canteen.

But upon arriving at the Canteen, everyone immediately learned an extremely shocking piece of news: from now on, for each of the three daily meals, besides them, the Iron Peak Tribe and Zhao Tianqing and other Human Race people, they also have to add these Tree Ghosts from the Black Mist Forest.

This is also unavoidable; as soon as these Tree Ghosts from the Black Mist Forest arrive, they directly establish contact with Ye Zhangqing, first expressing happiness, then just eating.

As for these Tree Ghosts, Ye Zhangqing doesn't mind; on the contrary, he's quite grateful, after all, without their help, he wouldn't have been able to turn danger into safety so many times.

But the Iron Peak Tribe people don't think that way.

Upon hearing that these Tree Ghosts also want to join the meal line, everyone's gaze toward them changed.

There are already enough people eating; now even these ghostly things have to be added in?

Someone couldn't help but complain.

These Tree Ghosts also want to eat with us? What a joke.

These ghostly things, just eat if they know what they're eating; wouldn't it be better to honestly bask in the sun?

I never imagined that one day I'd have to compete with flowers and grasses for food.

Nobody expected that this would actually become a competitor.

From now on, when eating, not only do we have to compete with people, but also with these Tree Ghosts; what is this?