Everyone was dumbfounded!
No one expected that Hua Youyue, who had become the focus of attention as soon as she arrived, would actually get up and go to a chef, smiling and chatting happily.
Most importantly, the cook looked carefree and irresponsible, even wearing his chef's hat crookedly, and he chased away Hua Youyue's pet in a single encounter.
How did such a reckless person manage to win Hua Youyue's favor?
Everyone looked at Yang Zhen with suspicion and uncertainty, including those powerful Tribulation Transcendence Realm cultivators, who couldn't help but glance at Yang Zhen twice.
Ning Wuque's expression was gloomy. He glared at Mo Xueling, then looked at Yang Zhen with a mixture of surprise and doubt, a hint of gloom and confusion flashing in his eyes.
In the North Maiden Academy, an old man walked up to Ning Wuque and snorted softly.
Ning Wuque was struck dumb, his expression trembling violently as he glanced at the figure in shock.
" The Third Lotus Seat, Wuque stirred your Literary Heart!"
He glanced at Yang Zhen indifferently and said, "You Wuque. Remember, there are too many people and things in this world that you absolutely cannot look down on."
Ning Wuque a deep breath, nodded, and said, " Wuque understands!"
The old man known as the Third Lotus Seat smiled, gave Ning Wuque a meaningful look, and said cryptically, "However, even if the opponent is powerful beyond your reach, you must have the courage to challenge them. That is the strength of Literary Heart. Just remember, you have the North Maiden Academy backing you up. All you need to do is refrain from causing harm to the world!"
Ning Wuque shuddered, and a burst of light suddenly erupted from his eyes. Countless golden Literary Talent Qi Inscriptions condensed in his eyes, shining brightly.
" Wuque knows what to do!"
Yang Zhen felt the two gazes suddenly become almost tangible, and the feeling of being pricked on his back made him a little uncomfortable. He reached out and scratched his back, which made him feel better. He then looked at Hua Youyue with a strange expression.
"Little girl, your aura of hatred is a bit too strong! This Sage of Saunter has offended most of the people here without saying a word!"
A hint of a smile flashed in Hua Youyue's eyes as she looked at Yang Zhen and said, "You'll have to endure even more in the future!"
Yang Zhen laughed heartily, met Hua Youyue's gaze, pointed to the sky, and declared in a powerful voice, "Even if the sky were to collapse, this Sage of Saunter would make it roll back!"
"You..." Hua Youyue's expression froze, her face changing slightly, but the curve of her lips widened as she glared at Yang Zhen: "Don't say such absurd things, it's not that serious!"
A group of people around stared in horror at the rising steam in mid-air, their faces filled with astonishment, wondering what had happened.
The cook merely pointed to the sky, and yet he incurred the Heavenly Wrath?
Fortunately, the Heavenly Wrath came and went quickly, and for a time, the entire birthday celebration fell into silence.
"Are you going back?" Yang Zhen asked, looking at Hua Youyue.
Hua Youyue shook her head and said, "I'm not going back!"
Yang Zhen was taken aback, then grinned. "You should go back; the seats over there are more comfortable!"
Hua Youyue was also taken aback. She tilted her head, glanced at Yang Zhen, and said with a smile, "Just because it's more comfortable?"
Oh my!
Yang Zhen said, puzzled, "What other reason could there be? I still have to cook later. Damn it, with so many people, it'll take forever to cook. Luckily, Sage of Saunter 'm smart enough to have someone prepare enough spicy sauce beforehand. I just need to have someone get it ready."
Hua Youyue nodded, looking at Yang Zhen with a strange expression. "With your talent, why would you need to condescend to be a cook here?"
Yang Zhen looked at Hua Youyue with a serious expression. "Little girl, Three Thousand Great Daos, and every path produces a champion. Don't look down on cooks. This 'Sage of Saunter of Cookery' is now a god of food. Do you believe me when I create dishes that change the color of heaven and earth?"
"I believe you!" Hua Youyue nodded without hesitation and said with a smile.
Yang Zhen was stunned for a moment, then waved his hand and said, "I was just bragging!"
Hua Youyue's smile completely blossomed as she looked at Yang Zhen and said, "I'm going back. You... have fun!"
Yang Zhen chuckled and said, "That's a brilliant use of the word 'play.' Life is all about taking risks. Either I'm taking risks with life, or life is taking risks with me. Why not be more proactive?"
Hua Youyue paused, muttered to herself, repeated Yang Zhen's words, and said with a smile, "What you say always makes sense."
That makes absolutely no sense.
Yang Zhen stared blankly at Hua Youyue as she left, muttering to himself, "Damn it, this little girl seems to have been brainwashed by this Sage of Saunter. What am I going to do?"
Hua Youyue had just sat down next to Mo Xueling when Mo Xueling, a woman with exotic features, started chattering away like a sparrow.
At this moment, lotus carriages swayed, celestial music filled the air, and a group of people appeared in everyone's sight.
Leading the procession was a phoenix-shaped carriage, upon which sat an elderly woman with white hair and beard, her face glowing with health, smiling at the crowd.
Everyone present, including the Tribulation Transcendence Realm experts, stood up to respectfully welcome the phoenix-shaped mount.
The old woman was surrounded by many powerful figures from the Spirit Learning Palace, all of whom exuded the aura of the Tribulation Transcendence Realm.
Yang Zhen was particularly struck by the sight of the old woman; he was as if struck by lightning.
"What a terrifying aura!"
Yang Zhen looked at the old woman with surprise and uncertainty. Facing the aura emanating from the old woman, he actually felt as if he were facing Heavenly Tribulation.
A humanoid Heavenly Tribulation, that's a bit terrifying!
This was the first time Yang Zhen had ever met someone who could give him such a sense of pressure. This old woman was even stronger than those who had just passed the Tribulation stage, which showed just how powerful she was.
Hu Tao, standing beside Yang Zhen Yang Zhen, sensed his emotional fluctuations and whispered, "The old palace master's cultivation is at the Tongxuan. It's said he has already survived twenty-three Heavenly Tribulation. Surviving one more will complete a Heavenly Dao Cycle, making him extremely powerful!"
Yang Zhen suddenly realized, and said in surprise, "They actually survived twenty-three Heavenly Tribulation. They are indeed terrifying."
Hu Tao chuckled and looked at Yang Zhen, asking, "Aren't you surprised?"
Yang Zhen muttered to himself, "To be old and not die is to be a monster!"
"What are you talking about?" Hu Tao looked at Yang Zhen curiously.
"It's nothing!" Yang Zhen naturally didn't dare to say it aloud, and tapped Hu Tao's head. "Hurry up and get ready."
The old lady was not a talkative person; after a few words, the host and guests were quickly seated.
Looking around at everyone, the old woman chuckled and said, "This old woman of mine, with one foot already gone, is truly fortunate to have gathered you all here in my lifetime. Recently, the Forbidden Zone of Life has been experiencing frequent disturbances, so I thought I'd take this opportunity to form an alliance to stabilize the Forbidden Zone of Life and create an opportunity for the young people to gain experience!"
Everyone was taken aback upon hearing this.
The Forbidden Zone of Life is not a place one can easily venture into; this shows that the old palace master has grand ambitions!
Even Yang Zhen was taken aback, not expecting the old woman to be so bold as to try and take advantage of the Forbidden Zone of Life.
However, this way, the little girl might be safer entering this Forbidden Zone of Life. Yes, she's a good old lady.
Everyone looked at the old palace master with suspicion and uncertainty, and for a moment there was a lot of discussion. The old palace master gave everyone a chance, and looked at them with a smile, and stopped talking.
At this moment, Ning Wuque suddenly stood up, bowed, and said, "The old palace master's merits will last forever. On his birthday, he is still thinking of us juniors. We are truly unworthy of such praise. However, before that, we might as well present our congratulatory gifts and wish the old palace master a long and prosperous life!"
After saying that, Ning Wuque gave Yang Zhen a half-smile, leaving Yang Zhen somewhat bewildered.
What is this guy doing?
Hu Tao's expression changed, and she whispered, "I don't know, but his eyes are strange. You have to be careful!"