People like Qing's servant, it is impossible for him to remember the favor of a lowly cook.
Ding Huanchu dares not place the condensing star bamboo on himself, but he is also unwilling to give it away for free to others.
In this way, after we arrive at the sect, I will ask the task hall about what you can exchange for the condensing star bamboo, how about it?
Qiong's servant saw that Ding Huanchu seemed somewhat unwilling, and could only make a lukewarm promise.
After all, even if it's not giving Ding Huanchu face, we still have to give some face to Guan Ziao. She is the chef of the sect master's wife, even temporarily, we still have to show some respect.
"Then thank you very much, Qiong's servant." Ding Huanchu knows that this is the only choice, who let his status is low.
Although Ding Huanchu did not gain the qualification to enter Yanyue Sect, his status has risen significantly.
After all, they have eaten meals together with Gu Changlao and Qiong's servant.
In the following days, every time Ding Huanchu went out to look for ingredients when they camped, two protective disciples of Yanyue Sect would also actively greet him.
Guan Yao is becoming increasingly satisfied with Ding Huanchu.
The chef has been selected correctly, and fresh ingredients are delivered every day.
The methods are basically not repeated, steaming, boiling, frying, deep-frying, stir-frying, it seems that there is no such thing as the Ding Chef who can't do.
Before leaving, whether it was family members or friends he knew, they all said that the journey from the mortal realm to the sect was the most dangerous.
Now, from Guan Yao's perspective, it seems there is no difference from hiking and sightseeing.
When entering the Dahe Gorge, Qiong's servant emphasized how dangerous the road was. It seems that Qiong's servant deliberately made it sound very serious to make everyone alert.
This is the twelfth day of entering the Dahe Gorge, and it looks like they are about to start setting up camp.
At this moment, several people covered in blood and disheveled rushed towards the Yanyue Sect's team from the front.
"Stop." Gu Changlao stopped the group immediately.
Soon, the few individuals rushed right up to them.
Although they saw Gu Changlao and others, the guy who led the charge still acted like a madman, raising his weapon and hacking wildly.
Gu Changlao barked out a cold command and reached out to grasp the long sword that was being thrust towards them.
Due to Gu Changlao's cold command, the few people who had rushed over seemed to snap out of it, and they all stopped in their tracks.
"You are the Gu Youchang senior elder of Yanyue Sect?"
The man who had previously attacked Gu Changlao finally recognized Gu Youchang, his tone filled with excitement.
Gu Changlao nodded:
"I am indeed Gu Youchang. If I am not mistaken, you should be from Tian Qi Sect. How did you end up in such a mess?"
"Senior Gu, it's... it's ahead..."
This guy couldn't express what he wanted to say for a moment.
Ding Huanchu's heart moved as he realized that Tian Qi Sect was the sect that had some connection with Zhiqi.
He had searched the square in Dayi City before, but he seemed to have seen no sign of Tian Qi Sect, and he thought that Tian Qi Sect had not participated in this sect disciple selection.
He never expected that they would come and even be ahead of Yanyue Sect.
"Don't be so excited. Calm down and tell us slowly." Qiong's servant couldn't help but say on the side.
Fortunately, the guy finally calmed down, his tone carrying a hint of self-reproach:
"I am Han Wucheng from Tian Qi Sect, also the leader of our sect's recruitment drive for disciples in the mortal realm. In addition, our sect's senior elder Zhen Feng has also arrived, as well as two foundation-level disciples."
Including the sixteen disciples we have recruited, there are a total of twenty people..."
Gu Changlao faintly wrinkled his brow:
"Han Senior, you have only four people, plus sixteen new disciples. This strength may still be somewhat weak to enter the Dahe Gorge."
This was not Gu Changlao's intention to mock the other party, but because Tian Qi Sect was not famous for its battle strength, it was just a sect specializing in refining weapons.
So, with four people from Tian Qi Sect, in fact, the combat power was still very weak.
From the appearance of Han Wucheng and the others, it seems they encountered a powerful beast or a group of beasts.
Han Wucheng said with a sad voice:
"No, that's not the case. We know that our strength in Tian Qi Sect is not enough to cross the Dahe Gorge, so we have joined forces with the Great Sword Gate to cross it."
Gu Changlao's face immediately became serious when he heard that they had joined forces with the Great Sword Gate and still ended up like this.
Tian Qi Sect could indeed be disregarded, but the Great Sword Gate could not be.
Great Sword Gate is a sect of the sword path, with the majority of its disciples able to defeat enemies of higher levels, making their strength not inferior to Yanyue Sect, and even stronger in terms of combat capabilities.
"How many people from the Great Sword Gate are here?" Gu Changlao asked with a serious tone.
Han Wucheng's soul was still not settled:
"The third elder of the Great Sword Gate, Guan Qiusheng, led the team, with Ge Zhu as the sect affair officer and four foundation-level inner sect members."
Gu Changlao's face changed completely.
He doesn't know about others, but he knows Guan Qiusheng very well. This guy's strength is only stronger than his, not weaker.
As for Ge Zhu, there's no need to ask. His strength can easily defeat the disciple Dong Qiong who came with Yanyue Sect this time.
If even the third elder of the Great Sword Gate, Guan Qiusheng, is not a match, what kind of strength does the beast have?
"Where is Elder Guan?" Gu Changlao asked slowly.
Han Wucheng shook his head:
"I don't know. At that time, the black mist seemed to explode out of thin air suddenly, followed by the disciples' chilling screams."
I heard Elder Guan's roar, and then I felt something squeeze my neck so tightly that it was hard to breathe. All I knew was to flee wildly in the opposite direction..."
"Were you not encountering a beast?" Gu Changlao was even more shocked.
"I don't know if it was a beast. I didn't see anything. A dark mass fell from the sky and exploded, and then I felt something squeeze my neck so tightly that it was hard to breathe. The coldness permeated my entire body, as if it were going to freeze."
Han Wucheng's eyes were still filled with fear as he answered.
"What about the rest of you?" Gu Changlao looked at the few people behind Han Wucheng.
The few people were even worse than Han Wucheng. After so long, their faces were still pale, and they had not come to their senses yet.
"Qiong's servant, what do you think?" Gu Changlao felt that this matter was a bit out of his control.
Qiong's servant shook his head, saying he didn't know what to do either.
If they camped here, it would be too close to the location where Tian Qi Sect and the Great Sword Gate encountered trouble, making it difficult to predict the outcome.
"Shall we move back a bit to set up camp, and wait for the arrival of other sects before we all gather together to go there?"
"There was a guard disciple of Yanyue Sect who was scared to say, "
They had come here only to complete a task. If they had known how terrible the task was, they would not have come.
As Qiong's servant was about to speak, Ding Huanchu stepped forward and said:
"Qiong's servant, since I was young, my sixth sense has always been very accurate. I faintly feel that it would be better to set up camp here, and if we went back, it would be hard to say whether or not something would happen."
Everyone was astonished by Ding Huanchu's words.
It's not about whether Ding Huanchu's premonitions are correct or not, but that he doesn't have the right to speak up.
What is this place? It's where sect elders and sect officials are discussing matters.
A sect guard disciple interrupts and it's understandable.
Ding Huanchu, a chef, where does he get the qualification to interrupt and speak up? And how can he even propose such critical suggestions?
It could be because Ding Huanchu contributed a Star Condensing Bamboo, or perhaps because he is Guan Yao's chef.
Although Qiong's servant slightly wrinkled his brow at Ding Huanchu's lack of etiquette, he didn't reprimand him, but instead looked towards Gu Changlao.
Gu Changlao paused for a moment and said:
"All right, we will set up camp here today. However, we need to increase the number of guards around the perimeter."
Gu Changlao accepted Ding Huanchu's suggestion.
"Han Senior, you and your people can go inside to rest first. We, the Yanyue Sect, will take care of the situation outside."
Gu Changlao kindly reminded them with a word.
Han Wucheng, as a senior official in charge of recruiting disciples, naturally understands the ins and outs of human relationships and customs.
He can't take Gu Changlao's words seriously.
Now that they are in the Yanyue Sect's territory, during the night watch, he has to stand guard no matter what. Otherwise, if he angers the Yanyue Sect, they might directly kick them and their group out of the team.
"Gu Changlao, I have experienced this matter, so I would like to participate in the night watch as well." Han Wucheng immediately spoke up.
Gu Changlao paused for a moment and nodded:
"All right, you and Qiong's servant will each be responsible for one side, and I will take charge of the front. Remember, I will set up a defensive formation and draw a protective line; do not step outside the protective line."
Ding Huanchu suddenly spoke up:
"Gu Changlao, as a chef, I have not contributed much. I would like to participate in the night watch tonight as well."
"You want to participate in the night watch?" Ding Huanchu's words once again astonished everyone.
What kind of duty can a cook do?
"Sir Ding, this is not something to joke about. You're not a sect disciple but just a chef, and this is not your responsibility..." Qiong's servant looked at Ding Huanchu helplessly.
The implied meaning is that as a chef, your strength is not worth the duty; just don't cause any trouble.
Ding Huanchu smiled:
"Qiong's servant, I do have some strength. It's just that my talent and root are too poor, so I haven't been selected by the sect."
Gu Changlao, thinking of some recent things that Ding Huanchu had done, nodded and said:
"Alright, you can stay with Qiong's servant here."
Ding Huanchu hurriedly said:
"Qiong's servant has a few Yanyue Sect guard disciples. How about I follow Senior Han's side?"
This is Ding Huanchu's real purpose. He wants to get close to Han Wucheng. As for the night watch, that's just a side effect.
Before, Qing said he had friends in Tian Qi Sect, and Ding Huanchu has been thinking about how to go to Tian Qi Sect.
Now that he has finally encountered a Tian Qi Sect official, he cannot miss the opportunity to make friends.
As for danger, he had already calculated that he would be fine tonight. As for others, as a chef, he can't do much.
Guan Yao, on the side, looked at Ding Huanchu helplessly. You're a cook, what do you want to do with night watch? Isn't that meddlesome?
This thing she cannot say much, after all, Ding Huanchu is just the chef she hired, not a member of her family. What he wants to do, she really has no right to interfere.
She originally invited Ding Huanchu, only responsible for the dining for more than a month on this trip. Once they arrived at Yanyue Sect, there were special chefs in Yanyue Sect to cook for her.
After observing Ding Huanchu over this period of time, Guan Yao had considered keeping Ding Huanchu with her for a long time to prepare meals.
However, she faintly feels that Ding Huanchu is not just an ordinary chef.
If someone else was invited, they would surely be very glad to accept, but Ding Huanchu might not be.
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