Chapter 1251: The Demon Race's Purpose

As he spoke, the soldier hurried over to the stove, lifted the lid, and served Li Yue a portion of food.

He then brought it forward to stand before Li Yue. "My lord, here is your meal."

While speaking, the soldier respectfully presented the food with both hands.

Yet at this moment, Li Yue's thoughts were not on the food; instead, he looked toward the stove fire.

Princess Feifeng, Lord Todd Nelson, seeing Li Yue's behavior, grew very curious and asked: "Lord Cheng Xi, what are you doing? Why not eat? Do you think there is something even tastier inside the stove fire?"

Hearing Todd Nelson's words, Li Yue immediately gave a bitter smile and gently shook his head. "Really, what kind of thought is that?" As he spoke, Li Yue shifted to the main point, saying: "Besides building houses, wood's greatest use seems to be for starting fires to cook food. Starting fires...?" Li Yue paused slightly as he spoke, then raised his head, observing his hair being blown by the wind.

At that same moment, Princess Feifeng, Lord Todd Nelson, also seemed to sense something amiss, and his expression instantly turned grim. "Could it be!?"