Chapter 2872

The Iron Peak Tribe members had no interest whatsoever in the treasures left behind by the Feather God Tribe, including that feather boat.

In their view, these were nothing but useless junk, not even worthy of being displayed.

However, when the group returned to the Immortal City Beyond the Heavens with the Feather God Tribe's captives, they also took a chance to try out the feather boat.

Inside the spacious, luxurious cabin, the feather boat flew without a hint of turbulence, as steady as walking on level ground.

At that moment, an Iron Peak Tribe member spoke up.

"Tsk tsk, don't even mention it—these ground‑dwelling chickens really know how to enjoy themselves."

"You weren't looking down on them before, were you?"

"It's only natural for me to look down on it—after all, what good is this thing?"

"And now?"

"Not bad."

After trying it themselves, the Iron Peak Tribe members also thought that having this feather boat for travel was quite nice.

It's far more comfortable than slogging along on our own two legs.

They had scoffed before boarding, but now they'd changed their minds; Ye Zhangqing, sitting and chatting with the Iron Peak Clan Chief, also looked helpless.

The Iron Peak Clan Chief beside him couldn't help but flush, then sheepishly laughed and scolded.

"A bunch of ignorant things."

"Damn, you change your faces so fast—you have no idea how embarrassing that is."

For the Human Race and the Barbarian God Tribe, this battle was an outright total victory, with virtually no casualties.

Besides the wounded, no other cost was incurred.

Even the wounded only suffered minor injuries—let alone any aftereffects, thanks to the Barbarian God Tribe's robust constitution, they've mostly recovered.

And let's not forget the help of human elixirs.

Everyone, satisfied, returned to the Immortal City Beyond the Heavens; meanwhile, Xu Jie, Zhao Zhengping, Liu Shuang, Lu Youyou and the other fellow disciples were sternly ordered by Hong Zun to remain in the city, so they couldn't go along.

Naturally, the fellow disciples were resentful—how could they not be allowed to go, with Ye Zhangqing around? What danger could there be?

Besides, even if danger arose, they could protect Junior Brother Ye Zhangqing.

They felt deep resentment, and staying in the city was indeed rather boring.

When they had nothing to do, the fellow disciples wandered around and ended up in the Fire Room courtyard.

They had no particular agenda—just boredly strolling around for fun.

But as soon as they entered the Fire Room, they saw rows of tree ghosts lined up on the table.

At that moment, the Black Mist Forest Tree Ghosts had all shrunk to fist‑size, sitting quietly on the tabletop.

"What is this? New ingredients?"

Seeing this, Lu Youyou couldn't help but swallow and say, it's no wonder she thought that—after all, this is the Fire Room; anything that shows up here that isn't a person can only be food.

Moreover, they'd never seen these tree ghosts before; they looked quite odd—surely they're just plain vegetables, right?

But upon hearing those words, the previously utterly tranquil Black Mist Forest Tree Ghosts instantly became dissatisfied, their tiny branches frantically shaking, looking rather peculiar.

Not realizing that the Black Mist Forest Tree Ghosts were expressing displeasure, Lu Youyou still spoke with a curious expression.

"Huh, it actually moved—it's still alive."

In response, Liu Shuang beside her said expressionlessly.

"You're stupid—this ingredient definitely needs to be fresh, meat is like that, and vegetables naturally are too; I'd guess it was deliberately left by Senior Brother Ye Zhangqing."

"Then when the junior brother returns, won't we be able to feast heartily?"

"All you ever think about is eating."

"Senior sister, you don't want to eat?"

To the fellow disciples, these Black Mist Forest Tree Ghosts were already ingredients—no matter how loudly you proclaimed it, they were still just food.

Moreover, Ye Zhangqing doesn't seem particularly fond of vegetables, yet he has deliberately prepared this batch of vegetable ingredients—could it be a new dish?

Thinking this, they grew even more excited; to them, as long as it's a new dish, whether meat or vegetable, all that matters is that it tastes good.

One by one, looking at the Black Mist Forest Tree Ghosts on the table, they couldn't help but drool.

Meanwhile, facing the attitude of Lu Youyou and the others, the Black Mist Forest Tree Ghosts were naturally extremely dissatisfied.

"Although they aren't people, damn it, they can't stand this kind of humiliation."

"These humans are simply clueless about life and death, actually wanting to eat them—damn it, they're the ones who should be eating."

Upon thinking this, one of the tree ghosts got angry; its originally thin branch shot out like lightning, rapidly swelling in mid‑air, then lashed hard at Zhao Zhengping's body.

"Holy shit…………………"

With a cry of pain, Zhao Zhengping's whole body was instantly whipped away and slammed hard onto the courtyard ground.

The tree ghosts' abilities seem to be more than what they had previously shown.

Besides having mastered the ability to change their form, they can also consciously control the size of different parts.

Branches, trunks, including roots and leaves, can each be individually controlled in size.

Just like just now, that branch obviously grew large—about as thick as a human arm—while the main trunk remained tiny, unchanged.

Such means are indeed a significant evolution.

But Xu Jie and the others had no time to think about that; seeing Zhao Zhengping whipped away by a branch, they first stared in shock, then immediately went on guard.

"What gall, daring to hurt someone?"

"Everyone be careful—these ingredients aren't simple, they're very fast."

They didn't have time to think—before they could react, they saw the Senior Brother fly out.

And facing the few's vigilance, the Black Mist Forest Tree Ghosts on the table also began waving their branches in dissatisfaction.

"To dare treat them as food, these human kids are simply clueless about life and death."

Seeing these tree ghosts about to act, Xu Jie and the others had already each taken out their respective magical implements.

If it weren't for the thought that these are the 'ingredients' prepared by Ye Zhangqing, the fellow senior brothers would have likely struck first; they wouldn't be so passive, which completely doesn't match the style of their Dao One Immortal Sect.

Inside the not-so-large Fire Room, the atmosphere instantly became tense and on the verge of battle; but just then, Zhao Zhengping, who had just been flung out, arrived outside the door with blood traces at the corner of his mouth.

He held the door with his hand, a red mark clearly visible on his face, half his face swollen and deformed, yet his eyes were fixed tightly on those Black Mist Forest Tree Ghosts on the table, especially the one that had just flung him away.

The anger in his eyes could not be suppressed, like a volcanic eruption; his teeth clenched, making a grating sound, and he spoke fiercely.

「Senior Brother............ 」

Seeing Zhao Zhengping like this, Lu Youyou, the little junior sister, spoke with a worried expression, 'This looks like a serious injury; that strike just now was indeed powerful and heavy.'

「Damn, I didn't say anything just now, what are you doing to me? Are you sick. 」

Clenching his teeth, he coldly questioned; upon hearing this, Lu Youyou and the others were all stunned in place.