Chapter 1238: All Eaten Up

“Cao De, Great Sage Cao, I want to bear your monkey babies!” a young female cultivator boldly shouted from the crowd. She was youthful and beautiful, her face flushed, and though a little embarrassed, she didn't shrink back after shouting.

The crowd immediately erupted in cheers.

A group of exceptionally graceful and beautiful female cultivators, all incredibly bold, didn't lower their heads; instead, they pushed forward.

Chu Feng quickly said, “No need to give birth, I already have a monkey!”

He immediately grabbed Mitian, who had just emerged from secluded cultivation, leaving the monkey completely bewildered.

Soon after, the monkey's six ears twitched simultaneously, instantly understanding the situation, and he immediately wanted to fight Chu Feng.

“Not bad, you've all reached the Quasi-Saint realm,” Chu Feng said, congratulating the monkey, Peng Wanli, and Xiao Yao, who had just emerged from their retreat.

“Are you mocking us? You're already a Great Saint!” Xiao Yao retorted, displeased.

Chu Feng laughed, “My dear nephew, how could I be your aunt's husband if I didn't have some skills? Come on, let's go drink!”

The monkey and the others had emerged from their retreat and were destined to leave the Golden Body Encampment. Their advancement in rank made one marvel at the extraordinary efficacy of the Fusion-Path Herb.

On the battlefield, in the logistics area, there were also taverns and other places for cultivators to relax.

When Chu Feng, Mitian, and Xiao Yao appeared, they immediately caused a considerable stir. Who didn't know about Great Sage Cao's astonishing power now? To single-handedly pierce through a Saint encampment was simply unimaginable.

Last time, he was incredibly audacious and fierce, facing two large encampments of Quasi-Saints and Saints alone, suppressing everyone so thoroughly that no one could lift their heads. Such a military feat was truly terrifying.

The logistics area boasted beautiful scenery, with one tavern after another, all small cave-dwellings that had been moved there. There were also numerous picturesque peaks, enveloped in clouds and mist, with spiritual vines entwined around them.

Near a row of taverns, there were clusters of purple bamboo forests. Mermaids danced in a nearby lake, occasionally leaping out of the water, revealing their snow-white, slender bodies and creating graceful arcs.

Not far away, white cranes and green luan danced on a spiritual mountain, with five-colored clouds moving in tandem, creating an indescribable atmosphere of peace and holiness.

“Such places exist on the battlefield? Why didn't you bring me here earlier?” Chu Feng asked.

Mitian and Peng Wanli chuckled awkwardly. They hadn't been qualified to come before. To relax here, one needed to at least be associated with the 'Saint' rank or have performed a great service.

“A few chaotic little devils have arrived!” someone whispered.

Evidently, the atmosphere in this area was completely different. Unlike the outside where Great Sage Cao was universally welcomed, here it was more like fifty-fifty.

Half the people greatly admired him, looking at Cao De with curious expressions, feeling he was destined to rise. For a rogue cultivator to reach this point was truly astonishing.

The other half harbored hostility, secretly wishing to strike Cao De dead. These were mainly people who had participated in the Fusion-Path Grand Assembly and had been mercilessly plundered by Cao De.

After returning, these people were utterly mortified, having gained few opportunities at the assembly and effectively missing their chance.

The tavern had beautiful views and a large terrace from which one could gaze at the distant scenery, even glimpse the vast battlefield. The former Fourth Forbidden Zone shimmered with colorful lights, and some areas within it were very mysterious.

“Oh, there are roasted roc wings, golden and glistening, coated with ten-thousand-year-old bee essence honey?” Chu Feng's mouth watered profusely.

Instantly, veins bulged on Peng Wanli's forehead.

“Fine, no roc wings then. Let's have monkey brains instead!” Chu Feng changed his order.

“Cao De, do you think I'm easy to bully?!” the monkey gritted his teeth.

“What kind of broken menu is this? I can't order anything! Change the menu quickly!” Chu Feng complained.

Next, he ordered a table full of delicacies: dragon liver, roasted dragon claws, spicy dragon spine, steamed dragon marrow, garlic dragon tongue...

The monkey and the others were dizzy, wanting to ask, “Why are you so fixated on dragons?”

Chu Feng said, “Those Twelve-winged Silver Dragons, Kun Dragons, and Three-headed Divine Dragon Yun Tuo, they're all bigger bastards than the last. They angered me, so of course I need to eat some dragon meat to compensate!”

“Brother, you should be more generous; you've already defeated all of them!” Peng Wanli reminded him.

“Hmm, that dragon meat is enough. Let's order a few Nine-headed Birds then. Braised, steamed, slow-roasted with honey – serve all kinds!”

Upon hearing this, the shopkeeper's face turned pale with fright.

They knew very well that the patriarch of the Nine-headed Bird clan was on the battlefield. How dare they serve such dishes?

“Do you have them?!” Chu Feng demanded.

“Yes, but...” the shopkeeper whispered, reminding Cao De that such things were taboo and could easily cause trouble.

“It's fine. If there's any problem, my clan's patriarch will bear it!” the monkey bared his teeth. He also hated the Nine-headed Birds. Then he pointed at Xiao Yao and said, “See? That brat from the Dao clan is here too! What are you taverns afraid of? The Dao clan's patriarch is here as well!”

Ultimately, the shopkeeper, trembling with fear, ran to the kitchen, personally selected the ingredients like a thief, and instructed the chef to be extremely careful.

Of course, both the dragons and the Nine-headed Birds were only such in name. In reality, they weren't closely related to their respective races, possessing only a faint trace of their bloodline.

True dragons, and pure-blood Nine-headed Birds that emerged from the Eleventh Forbidden Zone, were not something ordinary people could hunt, let alone use as ingredients.

Even if beaten to death, the shopkeeper wouldn't dare serve such things!

“What a pity. Last time Chu Feng killed the Nine-headed Bird Chimeng, he didn't keep any of his flesh and blood. Otherwise, barbecuing it now would be a real treat,” the monkey lamented.

The monkey was regretful. Last time, Chu Feng went on a rampage, single-handedly piercing through the Saint encampment and killing the Nine-headed Bird Chimeng, a pure-blooded fierce beast.

“Want to eat some?”

Chu Feng, acting mysteriously, like a thief, pulled out a large piece of meat from his spatial bracelet. It had fresh, cool, red feathers, and was the thickest, most tender part of a wing.

“Holy cow!”

The monkey and the others all leaped up, dumbfounded. Was this pure-blood Nine-headed Bird meat? How did he manage to keep it? Did he kill the enemy and then steal their flesh and blood?

For a moment, the monkey, Xiao Yao, and Peng Wanli all gazed meaningfully at Chu Feng, feeling that this guy from the 'De' generation was truly a ruthless character!

Chu Feng said, “After I killed them on the spot, their bodies exploded. Their true forms were so huge that I simply collected some flesh and blood incidentally, and no one noticed.”

After staring blankly for a moment, they all became excited and pleasantly surprised, asking, “Are there any more?!”

They were considered mortal enemies of the Nine-headed Bird clan and were quite at odds. Now, they all wanted nothing more than to taste it and feast to their heart's content.

“Who am I? Great Sage Cao! If I don't have it, I'll conjure it! Today, we'll eat until we're satisfied!” Chu Feng declared, pulling out over a dozen pieces of tender meat, from the wings to the legs—all the most succulent parts.

Furthermore, to the monkey's dizziness, Cao De also took out some dragon meat!

“This... where did this come from?” the monkey and the others stammered.

Chu Feng indifferently replied, “At the Fusion-Path Grand Assembly, didn't I smash the heads of the Three-headed Divine Dragon Yun Tuo and the Kun Dragon into pieces? Their bodies were torn apart, and flesh and blood flew everywhere, so I collected some along the way.”

The others were dumbfounded. This was a... repeat offender!

Clearly, this was premeditated. He had been eyeing the flesh and blood of those enemies all along, well-prepared!

Chu Feng said, “Shopkeeper, come! Take these pheasant wings and dog thighs and braise and roast them for us. I'm telling you, these are rare wild chickens and mountain dogs, incredibly nourishing and hard to come by. Don't you dare waste them for me! Also, keep an eye on the kitchen for me. If anyone dares to steal a bite, I'll tear down your establishment and skin you alive!”

The shopkeeper eagerly rushed over, appearing very enthusiastic. However, upon seeing the ingredients, smelling them carefully, and then dabbing a bit of blood on his finger to taste it, he stumbled, nearly falling to the ground, almost wetting himself with fright, his legs turning to jelly.

“Grandfather, ancestor, please spare me! These ingredients... we dare not prepare them!”

The shopkeeper was almost in tears. This truly was a living ancestor! To dare roast a Nine-headed Bird here was terrifying, and calling it 'wild chicken' and 'mountain dog meat' was utterly outrageous.

“What kind of service is this? Can't we bring our own ingredients?” the monkey snarled, trying to intimidate him.

The shopkeeper was truly terrified, collapsing there, his teeth chattering. He stammered, “Truly... no, I can't. I'm afraid of being dismembered and having my tendons pulled out. This would be life-threatening!”

“Alright, don't make it difficult for him,” Chu Feng waved his hand, seeing that the shopkeeper was terrified to his bones.

Finally, they compromised, asking the shopkeeper for some cauldrons, grills, and other equipment to steam and roast the ingredients themselves, along with, of course, seasonings.

Peng Wanli looked at him skeptically, saying, “Can you do it? Do you know how to cook?”

Chu Feng scoffed, “Back in the day, what haven't I roasted? A true man, a great hero, how could he not? Just watch!”

Soon after, an aroma wafted from the terrace. This scent was very unique: clean and intoxicating, like fine wine, yet also like alluring medicinal herbs.

Before long, the entire area could smell the wondrous fragrance, making people's mouths water.

The monkey, Xiao Yao, and the others' eyes turned green, looking at the golden, glistening Nine-headed Bird wings dripping with honey, and then at the dragon spine meat glowing with iridescent light. They were all practically drooling.

Normally, these ingredients would be incredibly difficult to obtain, as their owners were direct descendants of heaven-defying families, making them practically uncollectible.

They could be killed, but no one dared to hunt them for food.

“Hmm, what kind of food is this? My appetite is stirred; I'd like to order a table too.”

With a flash of light, someone appeared on the terrace—a Divine King!

Chu Feng, the monkey, and Xiao Yao immediately grabbed the wings and dragon spine and began to devour them directly, afraid they would be snatched away.

“Oh, what is this food?”

With another flash of light, Divine King Li Jiuxiao appeared and descended upon the scene. Chu Feng's confidence immediately surged. He said, “Divine King Li, please come over, have a taste! Freshly roasted wild chicken and mountain dog meat – the flavor is truly exquisite!”

Li Jiuxiao sat down, picked up a piece of Nine-headed Bird wing meat, and found its color sparkling, radiating auspicious light. The rich aroma filled his nostrils, instantly stimulating his appetite.

“However much of this wild chicken and mountain dog meat you have, I'll take it. Name your price!” Divine King Li said.

Chu Feng coughed dryly and said, “There's not much left, barely enough for one meal. Everyone, come and have a taste!”

Then, Divine King Li called over some friends, namely Ji Caixuan and Xiao Shirun. Divine King Li was uninhibited and immediately began to eat.

However, Ji Caixuan, Xiao Shirun, and the others' expressions changed. Was this... Nine-headed Bird and dragon flesh as ingredients?

“Heavenly Maiden Xiao, please have a taste. This, grilled by my own hands, is so pure it has no unpleasant taste; it nourishes yin and kidneys, beautifies the complexion, and is most beneficial for one's health. It's a top-grade ingredient, rarely found anywhere in the world.”

Chu Feng, being solicitous, personally grilled a small amount of dragon marrow for Xiao Shirun and handed it to her.

Everyone showed surprised expressions, and Xiao Yao gnashed his teeth, secretly sighing, “This bastard is too audacious! Flirting with my little aunt in public, how shameless!”

Xiao Shirun, with bright eyes and pearly teeth, and an otherworldly aura, glanced at Chu Feng. She really wanted to press that so-called dragon marrow onto his face. She even wanted to fiercely retort, “You young punk, how dare you try to woo this old lady?!”

However, in the end, she bit her silver teeth and held back, thinking that this young man was, after all, a Great Saint and quite extraordinary. It would be more interesting to deal with him slowly.

Thus, she smiled slightly, her grace captivating the world. She took the dragon marrow and slowly savored it, secretly admitting to herself that the taste was indeed good.

Xiao Yao stared blankly. He desperately wanted to say, “Little Aunt, you can't tolerate this! What if you get entangled with this Cao De and actually fall for him later? Are you really going to find me a 'little uncle' like this?!”

Xiao Shirun was too perceptive. From her nephew's eyes, she immediately knew what he was thinking. Her gaze instantly turned unfriendly, and she glared at him, then sharply knocked him on the head, saying, “Eat your food!”

Xiao Yao wanted to roar, “Why are you hitting me? If anyone should be hit, it's that shameless Cao De!”

Just then, sounds came from the stairs, and Kun Dragon and Three-headed Divine Dragon Yun Tuo appeared!

What was that smell? How could it be so fragrant? The two were suspicious, feeling their pores open and their minds become incredibly clear and refreshed.

These past few days, both of them had narrowly escaped death, their foundational Dao damaged. Had a Heavenly Venerate not personally intervened, they would have been finished.

Even so, they were severely weakened and had only just recovered. Today, upon hearing that Cao De had appeared, they immediately brought people here, intending to cause trouble for him.

However, as soon as they reached the terrace, they saw Divine King Li and the others, and immediately gasped, feeling a little intimidated.

“What's that smell? So fragrant?” someone beside Kun Dragon whispered, his mouth watering with temptation, because the ingredients not only had a special aroma but also contained fragments of Dao principles that drew people in.

It was indeed extraordinary; the aroma was too enticing, leaving Kun Dragon and Yun Tuo puzzled as well.

“Indeed, it's very fragrant. Just the smell alone strengthens one's body and is quite special,” said Divine King Chifeng of the Nine-headed Bird clan, who also appeared at that moment. He descended from the sky with a white-haired youth and landed on the terrace, looking towards the dining table.

“What a rich aroma! Truly a peerless delicacy!” the white-haired youth exclaimed.