Chapter 2948: Everyone's scheming

He glared fiercely at this Heavenly Palace Celestial Official, and Zhao Tianqing quickly put on an apologetic smile.

"Senior, where could you possibly eat the food here? Please, come this way."

They naturally didn't need to queue; their food was a special preparation. Hearing this, the Feather God Tribe Old Ancestor nodded and did not refuse.

Soon, Zhao Tianqing, Tianhe, and the Iron Peak Clan Chief's table were joined by this Feather God Tribe Old Ancestor.

Upon seeing this obviously more delicious spread, the Feather God Tribe Old Ancestor's expression improved somewhat.

"These…………………"

He turned his gaze to Zhao Tianqing and asked; hearing this, Zhao Tianqing offered an apologetic smile.

"Just some home-cooked dishes, home-cooked dishes."

"This is made by your Human Race?"

"Yes."

Regarding these dishes, it was obvious the Feather God Tribe Old Ancestor was very interested, although the Feather God Tribe and Human Race still have many differences in lifestyle.

However, every tribe has such delicacies; it's merely a matter of each having its own characteristics.

Upon learning that this spread was all prepared by Ye Zhangqing, the Feather God Tribe Old Ancestor also developed a strong interest in Ye Zhangqing.

Especially after tasting it personally, his eyes lit up even more.

This flavor is absolutely the most delicious thing he has ever eaten in his life.

"Good, good, good—I didn't expect it, but your Human Race actually has someone like this."

"Huh???"

How come it feels that after the Feather God Tribe Old Ancestor took a bite, he immediately regarded Ye Zhangqing as his equal?

But since the other party was eating comfortably, Zhao Tianqing didn't want to contradict him, merely nodding in agreement.

Afterward, they swept the table clean like a wind.

Only Zhao Tianqing and Tianhe felt stifled in their eating; had they known, they would have gone to Qi Xiong's table.

The Iron Peak Clan Chief and his group dared to compete with the Feather God Tribe Old Ancestor for food, because they had their own old ancestor.

But the Human Race can't do that; Zhao Tianqing worries that if they really fought, the Feather God Tribe Old Ancestor might lose control and directly raze their Immortal City Beyond the Heavens.

So throughout the meal, although Zhao Tianqing was starving, he maintained restraint.

As a result, after the meal, he barely ate a few bites.

They were practically a table of beasts—Especially the Iron Peak Clan Chief and his lot, who, not being first-time diners, still acted like starving ghosts reborn.

Having eaten and drunk his fill, the Feather God Tribe Old Ancestor nodded in satisfaction.

"Not bad, not bad—it seems your Human Race still has some good stuff, giving us another reason to cooperate."

Saying this, the Feather God Tribe Old Ancestor suddenly looked at Zhao Tianqing, as if recalling something.

"By the way, may I meet this Ye Zhangqing?"

"This…………………"

Faced with this question, Zhao Tianqing hesitated a moment, but ultimately nodded.

I suppose the other party wouldn't do anything; it's likely just out of curiosity.

Not long after, Ye Zhangqing sat opposite the Feather God Tribe Elder, while Zhao Tianqing personally brewed tea and kept them company in casual chat.

At first, there was naturally a round of praise; Ye Zhangqing's cooking truly hit the Feather God Tribe Old Ancestor's sweet spot.

Even now, it leaves him savoring the memory.

They chatted about everyday matters; Ye Zhangqing didn't shy away, merely bringing up the issue of future meals, at which point the Feather God Tribe Old Ancestor spoke.

"Ye Xiaozi, I really like you; once this cooperation succeeds, I will definitely come often to eat your cooking."

"As long as you have time, senior, I, the junior, will have no objection."

"Haha, then it's settled—but I won't take your cooking for nothing. Rest assured, you'll reap benefits; my Feather God Tribe has plenty of treasures, and I'll pick a couple suitable for you."

The Feather God Tribe Old Ancestor said this generously.

Through this conversation, Ye Zhangqing also realized a problem: that this old ancestor was acting too nonchalantly.

It's not that he should be afraid.

But according to the cooperation he mentioned, once it succeeds, the blow to the Feather God Tribe would be absolutely huge.

The old ancestor would lose two; let alone the lower elders and clanspeople—those purged would be even more.

Despite such a massive loss to the tribe's strength, the old ancestor seems completely indifferent.

Could it be that he hasn't realized that, once this happens, the Feather God Tribe will surely face much greater external pressure?

Setting other things aside, just speaking of the Barbarian God Tribe—who can guarantee they won't seize the opportunity to strike you down when you're weak?

Put bluntly, this old ancestor's cooperation with the Barbarian God Tribe is nothing less than scheming with a tiger for its hide.

Yet from this old ancestor, Ye Zhangqing feels not a hint of worry.

It seems that even after losing so much combat power, the Feather God Tribe would still be fine, and they wouldn't even worry about the Barbarian God Tribe's threat.

This made Ye Zhangqing somewhat concerned, but he couldn't directly ask about it, so he could only keep it in mind for now.

After eating and chatting, Ye Zhangqing then returned to his residence.

Meanwhile, in the Feather God Tribe's Shenjie, the Third Elder and Grand Elder's Dong Fu.

At this moment, each of their Dong Fus houses an elder ancestor of the clan.

Moreover, what they were discussing was strikingly similar.

In the Grand Elder's Dong Fu, the Grand Elder looked at the old ancestor before him and said in a grim tone.

"Old ancestor, my grandson was killed by Old Three; this person must not be spared, and Old Three's lineage has recently become increasingly uncontrollable, so we must eliminate them."

The Grand Elder's words were earnest; hearing this, the old ancestor seated in the main seat pondered for a moment and also nodded.

"What you say has some merit, but do you have confidence in driving them out of Shenjie? Taking action inside Shenjie would incur too high a cost."

Ancestor, rest assured, I already have a plan for this matter, that is, the ancestor of the Old Third's lineage, on my side..........

Rest assured, as long as you have a way, I can also let him go to Beyond the Heavens.

Then that's good.

At the same time, in the Third Elder's Dong Fu, likewise looking at his own lineage's ancestor, the Third Elder spoke with a face full of grief and indignation.

Ancestor, the Grand Elder's lineage has become increasingly arrogant; if this continues, later we may have no way to survive. Rather than being dragged to death pointlessly, it's better to go all out now while we still have strength and fight them.

Upon hearing this, the ancestor of the Third Elder's lineage pondered for a moment, then likewise nodded and said.

Indeed, at present we are being pressed ever tighter; if this continues, we will eventually have to fight. However, a battle at the ancestor level, if it erupts in Shenjie, the cost would be too great; restoring Shenjie would be extremely difficult, so this battle can only take place in Beyond the Heavens—do you understand?

Ancestor, rest assured, I understand this; I am confident I can lure the Grand Elder out of Shenjie, and then kill them in Beyond the Heavens.

In the Third Elder's eyes, just like the Grand Elder's, a strong killing intent flickered.

The two had come to the same idea; to be safe, they even dragged their own ancestor into the fray.

Their aim was to leave nothing to chance, to uproot the opposing lineage completely, leaving no hidden danger.

Otherwise, killing the juniors while leaving the ancestor would surely cause trouble later; they might as well go all out.