Chapter 69

Once Xu Que left, the expressions of the people present started to become indecisive.

Someone stared at the oil pan and asked suspiciously: "Just now... if I didn't see wrong, that black thing actually looked quite like tofu."

"Impossible, that must be shit, it's feces!"

"But this doesn't make sense either. In this world, who would eat shit?"

The crowd started discussing it, but no one dared to walk up to take a closer look.

Only the group of cultivators who came from the second stage started to waver. Several people looked at each other, and one of them said: "How about we go take a look? Maybe that really is food that can enhance Divine Soul Power."

"That's right! I always feel that with that murderous maniac's personality, it's impossible for him to eat shit! Perhaps this really is the stinky tofu he mentioned." Another person nodded.

"Since that murderous maniac dares to eat it, why don't we? And if it can really enhance Divine Soul Power, this is also a stroke of fortune for us!"

"Let's go, let's try it!"

"At worst, we'll just treat it as eating shit. It's no big deal."

In the end, a few people made a decision and wanted to try that so-called "stinky tofu".

They walked out of the crowd with determined expressions, clenched their fists, and walked straight toward the entrance of the Spiritual Realm Tower, their eyes fixed tightly on the oil pan!

"Hey, fellow Daoists, what are you... trying to do?"

"You don't really believe that kid's words, do you?"

"Don't, you can't try that thing!"

"It stinks to high heaven, how can you eat it?"

After the crowd discovered the actions of those few cultivators, they were all shocked and tried to persuade them to stop.

But the few cultivators had firm expressions, feeling that they had to try it no matter what. After all, they still had to pass this third stage later. If their Divine Soul Power could be enhanced because of this, it would definitely be a great stroke of fortune!

"We must try it!"

The few people clenched their fists, walking with unsteady steps, and finally arrived in front of the pot of stinky tofu.

Facing the stench wafting toward them, their stomachs couldn't help but churn, and they hesitated, lacking the courage to take a bite!

But... in the end, a warrior stood out. He quickly picked up a piece of stinky tofu from the oil pan, closed his eyes tightly, and stuffed it directly into his mouth.

"Whoa!"

The crowd present exclaimed in shock.

"A hero!"

"He even dares to eat this, I admire you!"

"Huh?"

Almost at the same time, the cultivator who ate the stinky tofu suddenly opened his eyes, his expression incredibly shocked.

"Brother Wu? What's wrong with you?" Seeing his strange expression, his companions hurriedly asked.

But that cultivator couldn't care about answering; his mouth was moving rapidly.

It wasn't until he had completely swallowed the stinky tofu that he suddenly exclaimed: "My god, it's too delicious! Young Hero Hua didn't lie. This really is stinky tofu, and although it smells stinky, it tastes incredibly fragrant. I swear by my Heart Demon that this is definitely the most delicious delicacy I have ever eaten!"

After speaking, he threw his hand toward the oil pan again and grabbed several pieces of stinky tofu at once.

When the crowd present heard this, they were instantly stunned.

It smells stinky, but tastes incredibly fragrant?

And... he even swore by his Heart Demon?

"This is a real delicacy!"

The few people standing near the oil pan reacted, immediately reached out and grabbed a handful of stinky tofu from the oil pan, and stuffed it into their mouths without even thinking.

Following that, that crispy-on-the-outside, tender-on-the-inside, fresh and juicy texture instantly plunged the few people into a state of shock and happiness!

"It's really... too delicious!"

"I didn't expect that there would be such a unique food in this world. This texture is incredibly fragrant and rich!"

"Hahahaha, Young Hero Hua really didn't lie to us. I discovered that my Divine Soul Power has really been enhanced."

"Hey, me too!" The few people couldn't help but exclaim on the spot, their faces full of surprise and excitement. They had actually bet correctly.

"What? It's really a delicacy?"

"And it can also enhance Divine Soul Power? No way..."

"Fellow Daoist, Fellow Daoist, don't grab it, leave some for us to try!"

The cultivators watching from the outside couldn't sit still anymore and walked up one after another to try it. Even the disciples of the Heavenly Fragrance Valley couldn't help but go up to see what was going on.

As a result, after taking a bite, they immediately let out bursts of exclamations and shouted excitedly.

"Holy crap, it's really delicious!"

"And my Divine Soul Power has clearly been enhanced."

"This is truly a divine object! I didn't expect that a piece of stinky tofu would have such miraculous effects!"

"Hey, this black piece really looks a bit like it!"

"Impossible, it must be specially cooked by Young Hero Hua. If you're not eating it, give it to me."

"That Young Hero Hua is too amazing. The Exploding Heaven Gang really is full of talent, all of them are Heaven's Chosen."

"Everyone, could you please leave a few pieces?"

Facing these excited exclamations one after another, most of the cultivators who were still reserving their opinions could no longer remain calm and rushed up one after another.

But Xu Que didn't cook much stinky tofu, and when they arrived, there was only a pot left with nothing but oil.

This group of people was instantly filled with regret and wanted to cry but had no tears.

Such a miraculous object, and it could also increase Divine Soul Power, yet they had missed it. How hateful...

"Haha, I still have a piece here that I haven't eaten. Who wants it? Starting price is 10,000 spirit stones, highest bidder gets it!" Suddenly, a cultivator raised his arm and shouted, holding a black, ugly piece of stinky tofu between his fingertips.

When the crowd saw this, they swarmed around him.

"Fellow Daoist, you're too greedy, starting at 10,000 spirit stones? Fine, I'll take it."

"Wait, I'll offer 11,000 spirit stones."

"I'll offer 13,000."

"Hmph, I'll offer 15,000!"

"Damn it, I'll offer 20,000!"

In an instant, the stinky tofu that people had previously avoided like the plague instantly became a treasure comparable to spirit medicine, causing many people to raise prices and scramble for it!

It wasn't just because it was delicious; the key was the attribute it brought, which could enhance Divine Soul Power. This point alone was enough to make countless cultivators feel tempted.

And the prestige of the Exploding Heaven Gang also gradually rose because of this.

However, amidst this chaotic scene, no one noticed that at this time, Xu Que had already stepped onto the fourth floor of the Spiritual Realm Tower!

"Ding! Congratulations to the host 'Xu Que' for successfully acting cool. Reward: 50 Acting Cool Points!"

"Ding! Congratulations to the host 'Xu Que' for successfully acting cool. Reward: 70 Acting Cool Points!"

"Ding! Congratulations to the host 'Xu Que' for successfully acting cool. Reward: 80 Acting Cool Points!"

The system's notification sounds echoed continuously in Xu Que's mind, which made the corners of his mouth curl up into a smile.

"It seems that those people have already tried it, but... they probably don't know that I secretly added some demon beast feces later..."

Xu Que held back his laughter, took out the bowl of stinky tofu he had saved earlier, and ate while walking deeper into the fourth floor.

After all, his Divine Soul Power had been enhanced by another 60%. In this fourth floor of the tower, although Xu Que felt a bit of pressure, he could still move freely.

However, when he was close to the stairs leading to the fifth floor, his footsteps couldn't help but pause. He suddenly scanned upward, feeling slightly surprised.

"Strange, the feeling is getting stronger and stronger. It seems there really is someone upstairs. Hmm... I have to go take a look."