Chapter 227: Saying That I Misappropriated… How Shameless Can You Get? (1/2)
Chapter 227: Saying That I Misappropriated… How Shameless Can You Get?
Translator: CatatoPatchEditor: Vermillion
In a small courtyard within the Imperial City.
Ghost Chef Wang Ding walked toward the big wok in front of him. As the lid opened, a steaming hot stream of dense spirit energy immediately surged forth. The spirit energy collided with his wrinkled face, filling the air around it.
Taking a breath, his nostrils felt as though they were on fire, forcing him to retreat a step back and knit his eyebrows as the burning sensation became unbearable.
”The essence of 37 fifth grade spirit beast boiled into the Essence Meat Broth, plus an elixir found in ruins during my trips throughout the continent. This Essence Meat Broth is the cream of the crop.” Ghost Chef's eyes shone as his entire body jittered in exhilaration.
”Five Stripes Path-Understanding Fruit… I must definitely get it. The water is muddy enough. I wonder if the little restaurant has been destroyed or not; rumour has it there's an eighth grade expert residing there… however, that little restaurant should have become a wasteland by now.”
Ghost Chef mumbled to himself as he stirred the broth, bringing forth a rotten smell.
A porcelain jar, with the size of a fist and a round shape, was brought out.
Opening the lid, Ghost Chef filled the jar with the boiling meat broth from the wok, enough to fill the entire jar.
”With this Essence Meat Broth, even against an eighth grade War-God, I still have a fighting chance in a battle. It's a pity… the side effect of the broth is too great, I must get my hands on the Five Stripes Path-Understanding Fruit.”
Tightly clasping the jar of scalding hot broth in his hand, Ghost Chef put on a set of black robes and left the small courtyard.
Outside, two guards who were on duty noticed the Ghost Chef coming out. Their eyes widened but before they could utter a single word, Ghost Chef sliced their throats within a flash. A cold expression could be seen gleaming from the Ghost Chef's eyes.
These were people sent by Ji Chengxue to monitor him. Of course, he was aware of it. It had just been too troublesome for him to act before. Now, with the Five Stripes Path-Understanding Fruit ripening, naturally he wouldn't be soft-hearted.
With regards to the Ghost Chef's character, the fact that he was able to roam the continent and survive attested to the point that he wasn't a soft-hearted person.
A cynical expression appeared in the Ghost Chef's eyes. Still clasping the jar, he took large strides forward with a short flash.
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As the masonry around him broke, sands flew around the alleyway. A dense number of experts crowded around, heavily breathing could be heard, with eyes tinged with redness, glaring closely at the tiny store hidden in an alleyway.
Outside the restaurant entrance stood a strange combination: a skinny youth, a lovable young girl and a plump dog.
In Bu Fang's hand were three Five Stripes Path-Understanding Fruits which had just matured, emerging colorful and full of vigorous spirit energy. Their aura continued to fill the surroundings, daring the alleyway full of experts to make trouble.
The three Five Stripes Path-Understanding Fruits in Bu Fang's hand could be their window of opportunity. Getting one of the fruits would be the ultimate opportunity for them, offering the chance to have a breakthrough, something they always dreamed of…
For those War-Gods floating in the air, it was slightly beneficial for them. Although the Five Stripes Path-Understanding Fruits were precious, it was only of immense use to the Battle-Saints. In the eye of an eighth grade War-God, the effect was weaker. However, being able to get their hands on it would not be bad at all, still a heavenly treasure.
After all, he had promised Wu Yunbai to get his hand on one of the Five Stripes Path-Understanding Fruits.
Bam!
Within the ruins of a wall, a dishevelled figure could be seen crawling out. This person's appearance was miserable, with his whole body covered in fresh blood and sporting a vicious look.
”Cough, cough!” Bian Changkong coughed out blood with eyes full of dread. To think that a dog's paw would bring him so much more fear than the iron man puppet he encountered.
”This little restaurant… is truly inconceivable!”
”Elder Bian!” Mu Lingfeng hurriedly ran along the alley to Bian Changkong side. His eyes fell on the man's body, draped in blood, while supporting him up. Mu Lingfeng could not bear the sight and heaved a cold sigh. The one in front was an Eighth-Grade War-God, yet he was still beaten so miserably.
This dog… could it be the legendary supreme beast?
Supreme beast… even in the deepest area of the Wildlands, the existance of such a being was a taboo. To think that in this city and in this very alleyway existed such a terrifying being.
”Owner Bu, I'm Zhan Kong, one of the commanders from White Cloud Villa. Today, I come seeking a Five Stripes Path-Understanding Fruit.”
Faced with the strong battle forces of the restaurant, Zhan Kong finally chose to compromise and performed a fist and palm salute to show respect to Bu Fang.
Seeing that it was one of the commanderes from White Cloud Villa, people from the surroundings started to whisper to each other.
White Cloud Villa was one of the powerhouses in the Illusory Spirit Swamp. Although the people present could not recognize it, Elder Bian did and his face started to change. With his position as an elder, naturally he understood the strength of White Cloud Villa. It was a force on the same scale as the Three Godly Temple of the Wildlands.
He eyed Zhan Kong's dignified face.
”Owner Bu, I'm Bian Changkong, one of the elders from the Three Godly Temples of the Wildlands. I also come seeking a Five Stripes Path-Understanding Fruit.”
Far away, the old drunkard started to laugh yet he did not come forward for his self-introduction. He took a sip of wine, wiping his mouth afterwards in delight.
The surrounding people's gaze fell on Bu Fang, waiting in anticipation.
Bu Fang stood at the restaurant entrance, emotionless as his eyes swept through the surroundings. Looking at the damaged alleyway, his eyebrows knitted together.
”I know the reason why you guys have come today, the three Five Stripes Path-Understanding Fruits that are in my hands,” said Bu Fang as he lifted his hand out. The three Five Stripes Path-Understanding Fruit attracted their glaze.
However, soon he retracted his hand to stow away the three fruits.
He curled the corner of his mouth while emotionlessly saying, ”However… I don't plan to give the Five Stripes Path-Understanding Fruits to any of you.”
Everyone present was stunned. Soon and at the same time, they became agitated.
Bu Fang didn't plan to surrender the Five Stripes Path-Understanding Fruits? Was he planning to keep all three of the heavenly treasures?