Chapter 3022: What Are You Following Me For?

The matter of the Xiāntiān rénzú was finally settled, and it also let everyone breathe a sigh of relief.

However, because the final sworn brothers were disciples of the Dao One Immortal Sect, not those death-row prisoners, the Heavenly Palace naturally arranged these Xiāntiān rénzú differently.

Originally, it was thought these Xiāntiān rénzú could help them fight on the battlefield in the future, after all, their strength was there.

But now it's definitely not possible; plus, with the opinions of the Dao One Immortal Sect and the various great immortal clans, these Xiāntiān rénzú have truly become mere Dao Protectors.

There are no special requirements; just don't cause trouble. As for the rest, you disciples of the Dao One Immortal Sect can handle it yourselves.

It's not a loss, and doing so also has a benefit: it lets these Xiāntiān rénzú integrate more quickly.

After a few generations, naturally there will be no distinction between them.

The big stone in his heart finally fell, and the news that Ye Zhangqing planned to add dishes tonight was also somehow leaked and quickly spread.

The few Heavenly Palace Celestial Officials who had just finished their work, upon hearing this news, were all excited beyond measure.

"Are we adding two dishes tonight?"

"What happy occasion is today, that we're adding two more dishes?"

"Never mind that, aren't you happy to add dishes?"

"Happy, how could I not be happy?"

"With extra food tonight, how could anyone not be happy? Everyone is already looking forward to it."

In the Fire Room, Ye Zhangqing, Bai Hua Xianzi, and Xu Jie and the others are busy.

While handling ingredients and chatting casually, mentioning today's sworn brotherhood, Xu Jie casually said.

"I'm starting to regret it; if I had known, I would have gone to become a Dao Protector too."

Hearing that, Ye Zhangqing pursed his lips and said.

"Are you willing to risk your life?"

Given Xu Jie's nature, that's naturally impossible; even if these Xiāntiān rénzú are strong and onlookers are envious, Xu Jie wouldn't do that—he knows this guy's character too well.

Besides, although these Xiāntiān rénzú are good, everyone already has Black Mist Forest Tree Ghosts.

Compared to those Xiāntiān rénzú, Black Mist Forest Tree Ghosts are definitely better, after all, their strength isn't that different.

Some powerful Black Mist Forest Tree Ghosts even surpass those Xiāntiān rénzú.

Except for those two old ancestors, who can't match them.

"That definitely won't work."

"Well, that's settled then—third senior brother, don't envy what isn't yours; it's pointless."

"Have I been envious?"

Adding two more dishes isn't really that much trouble for everyone; we're old hands, all procedures are familiar.

As time passed, the Fire Room gradually filled with drifting aromas.

Upon smelling that aroma, first those in the Heavenly Family mansion lit up, each knowing a meal was about to start.

Then came the Dao One Immortal Sect disciples living nearby the Heavenly Family mansion, along with their Dao Protectors.

Not far away, naturally they also caught the scent.

When the aroma arrived, the Dao One Immortal Sect disciples grew excited, eyes lighting up; those who had been lying down immediately jumped up.

"Mealtime, let's go, let's go, let's go."

"What's the happiest moment of each day, if not mealtime?"

That aroma hit the nostrils; just thinking about plain rice, even the Dao Protectors nearby forgot, and they strode toward the courtyard.

But before they had gone far, they felt someone following behind; turning around, they saw it was those Xiāntiān rénzú, the Dao Protectors they had just found.

They hadn't even thought of them, but even seeing them now, many disciples' first reaction was to frown and say.

"What are you following me for?"

The Xiāntiān rénzú didn't hide anything, grinning and saying.

"Protecting you—I am your Dao Protector, aren't I?"

"No need in the city; there's no danger."

To that, the disciples waved their hands indifferently, saying, "I'm busy going to eat; there's nothing needing protection."

Yet the Xiāntiān rénzú outright refused to listen, insisting on following behind.

They naturally know that in the immortal city there's indeed no danger, unless the city is breached.

But they're not here for protection either; they also want to eat.

They had already smelled that aroma outside the city; earlier they couldn't enter, so the Xiāntiān rénzú could only stare at the scent.

Now they've finally entered the city; of course they must go see what this aroma is all about.

Moreover, seeing the excited expressions of those Dao One Immortal Sect disciples, clearly a great thing, this only makes them more curious.

In response, the Dao One Immortal Sect disciples all felt speechless.

"No, why do you keep following me? Go rest."

"No need, I'll protect you."

"I don't want protection; what are you protecting in this city?"

"Who knows if there might be some accident?"

"You…………………"

Some insist on clinging stubbornly, while others simply lay it out plainly.

"This aroma is so fragrant, you must be following the scent; I want to go too."

"You want to?"

"Yes, I want to."

"Don't bother; this isn't for you."

I want to go see.

Each has their own excuses, but no matter what, these Xiāntiān rénzú clearly intend to go together.

Unless they see the source of this fragrance with their own eyes, they won't go back no matter what.

When a crowd of Dao One Immortal Sect disciples arrived outside the Fire Room courtyard, a Heavenly Palace Celestial Official saw such a large mass of people, his brows furrowed immediately, and he asked in a low voice.

How did you also bring people along?

Naturally referring to those Xiāntiān rénzú, there were already enough people eating daily, especially after these Dao One Immortal Sect disciples arrived.

Because they had achieved merit, Ye Zhangqing also allowed them to eat; as for that, the Heavenly Palace also couldn't refuse.

This added several ten thousand people; originally there were already many, now bringing these Xiāntiān rénzú as well instantly doubled the number.

What on earth are these Dao One Immortal Sect disciples up to?

Faced with the dissatisfaction of the Heavenly Palace Celestial Official, the leading Ma Shī xiōng helplessly sent a voice transmission.

Senior, it's not us who brought them; they themselves insisted on coming along.

Huh???

Upon hearing that, this Heavenly Palace Celestial Official was stunned for a moment, but before he could speak, the old ancestor of the Xiāntiān rénzú beside him spoke first.

Yes, it's us who wanted to come along; the fragrance outside the city already made us unable to resist, now that we've entered the city, naturally we want to see what's going on.

Just now it was clearly spiritual voice transmission, but this old ancestor of the Xiāntiān rénzú heard it.

Ma Shī xiōng turned his head, looking strange, while this old ancestor laughed and explained.

With just this little trick of yours, you can't hide it from this old man; if you want to learn, wait until later and I'll teach you.

This......

Hearing this, Ma Shī xiōng was stunned; could this still teach me cultivation? Thinking of this, he couldn't help but feel excited, and immediately clasped his hands.

Then thank you, senior.

This is definitely a good thing, after all, one's cultivation is placed here.