22: What? Such a vicious monster actually appeared in the world?

Soon, Lin Ye found the best restaurant in Xiangzhou City.

It was called the best, but in reality, it was just a larger building. After all, being near the Ten Thousand Mountains, an occasional Vicious Beast tide could turn the city to dust.

In such circumstances, no matter how luxurious the Materials used for decoration, they would all be destroyed in a blaze.

What's more, Cultivators didn't care about such superficial appearances; as long as the spiritual food inside was greatly nourishing, more people would naturally come.

Entering the restaurant,

a manager immediately came forward. Seeing Lin Ye's attire, his eyes lit up: "This Dao Brother, you've truly made the right choice by selecting our restaurant. Please, upstairs."

As they ascended to the second floor with the manager, the fragrant aroma of spiritual food wafted over.

For Cultivators to cultivate, besides absorbing the spiritual energy from heaven and earth, the spiritual energy within Spirit Stones could also aid cultivation. As for the meat of exotic beasts, in addition to replenishing spiritual energy, it could also strengthen the body and replenish Bloodline Qi.

This is why spiritual food is so popular.

"Dao Brother, please be seated!"

The manager led Lin Ye to a window seat and immediately began to introduce their spiritual food: "Dao Brother, you've come at the perfect time! Our establishment has just received a batch of Blazing Phoenix spiritual food, absolutely worth its value!"

The Blazing Phoenix, a type of exotic beast. Eating its flesh not only replenishes Bloodline Qi, but if one is lucky, they might even comprehend a trace of the Fire Concept.

"Hmm, I'll have that, and a pot of spiritual wine as well."

"Alright!"

The manager excitedly went to prepare the spiritual food.

Meanwhile, Lin Ye perked up his ears and began to listen to the conversations around him.

"Ah, you guys, do you think that fierce demon will come here? After all, we're very close to the Ten Thousand Mountains!"

"Certainly not. Since Supreme Bliss Holy Land didn't seal off the news, it means that this person won't emerge for a short time. Otherwise, wouldn't those Righteous Path Cultivators join forces to slay the demon?"

"That's true."

Lin Ye immediately became interested upon hearing their conversation.

Supreme Bliss Holy Land, fierce demon... these two terms put together are quite intriguing.

The name Supreme Bliss Holy Land sounds purely villainous, not to mention 'fierce demon.'

Just as Lin Ye was pondering, those few people spoke again.

"This fierce demon likes to eat human heads. You shouldn't hope for him to come here."

"Hmph, what's there to be afraid of? With so many Cultivators here, would he dare to act viciously? Besides, fighting is forbidden in Xiangzhou City; it's safe within this city."

"Supreme Bliss Holy Land, brother! Would those people talk about rules with you?"

"This fierce demon has emerged, and with Supreme Bliss Holy Land as his backing, I fear he will devour the heavens and earth in the future."

"Why does he like to eat human heads? Is this person of exotic beast Bloodline?"

"No, absolutely impossible. I heard he is Human Race."

...

Lin Ye listened, becoming increasingly alarmed.

Humans eating humans?

What kind of psychopath would do such a thing, and even like to eat human heads? Where would one even start?

For such a fierce demon to appear in this world, it seems he might be an obstacle on his path to becoming stronger as Son of Destiny.

He would find someone later to inquire about what kind of force Supreme Bliss Holy Land is, and also learn about this so-called fierce demon.

"Hmph, a mere fierce demon! My Senior Brother can suppress him with a flick of his hand!"

As several Cultivators were hotly debating, a delicate shout suddenly came from the side.

Lin Ye also looked curiously in the direction of the voice.

In a corner, a man and a woman were seated. The man was dressed in a green Daoist robe, exuding a scholarly aura, appearing quite refined. The woman had a pretty face and at this moment resembled a proud little peacock.

It was she who had just spoken.

The several Cultivators were clearly displeased by the woman's words.

One of them snorted coldly: "Senior Brother or not Senior Brother, I don't know, I only know that eavesdropping on people's conversations is a very offensive act."

"Exactly! We brothers are talking. Eavesdropping is one thing, but now you're interjecting? What, is your Senior Brother so amazing? Then let him go to Supreme Bliss Holy Land to slay the demon!"

"A newborn calf fears no tiger, and 'Senior Brother,' I think it's 'sweetheart brother,' hahahaha!"

Hearing their teasing, the woman's small face flushed red.

Bang!

She slammed the table and stood up: "If you have the guts, fight this granny! What kind of skill is it to gossip here?!"

Bang!!!

The several Cultivators also slammed their tables and stood up, shouting angrily: "Little hussy, are you looking for death?! Aren't you the one gossiping?! Now you're playing the victim, why don't you let your sweetheart brother help you!"

"Bastards!!!"

The woman shouted, directly drawing the Ling Jian from her waist and slashing towards the few people.

Despite her young age, the woman was surprisingly at the Golden Core Stage of cultivation, while those few Cultivators were only at the Foundation Establishment Stage.

Let alone resisting, facing the pressure of her Golden Core Stage cultivation, they stood dumbfounded, completely unable to move.

They never imagined that someone would actually dare to fight in Xiangzhou City.

Just as the Ling Jian was about to strike the Cultivators, a wisp of white sword light flashed past.

Clang!!!

The woman's Ling Jian was directly struck by the sword light and flew out of her hand.

"Who is it?! Who dared to secretly attack this granny?!"

The woman looked around and finally saw Lin Ye.

At this moment, Lin Ye was sitting in his chair, looking at the woman with indifferent eyes.

The woman took a couple of steps and came before Lin Ye, looking down at him and saying: "Was it you who stopped me?!"

"Eavesdropping on others first, then attacking people later. Is this how your elders at home taught you?"

Hearing Lin Ye's scolding, the woman was clearly very unconvinced: "They were the ones who provoked me! Why are you meddling in other people's business?!"

"If they provoke you, do they deserve to lose their lives? If that's the case, are you provoking me now? I can also choose to kill you, right?"

Lin Ye's eyes gleamed with a cold light, clearly showing murderous intent.

"This Dao Brother!"

Just then, the male Cultivator who was sitting with the woman stood up, walked to Lin Ye's front, and bowed slightly: "This matter is my Junior Sister's fault. Please, Dao Brother, do not take it to heart."

"Senior Brother!!!"

Seeing her Senior Brother speak up for the person in front of her, the woman stomped her foot, her face full of unwillingness.

"Stop making trouble, Little Junior Sister! Otherwise, I will go back and report to Revered Master, and let him old man teach you a lesson."

"Ah?"

There was a hint of fear in the woman's eyes.

The few Cultivators not far away sent grateful glances towards Lin Ye.

"This Dao Brother, may I sit down?" The man smiled gently, speaking very politely.

One doesn't strike a smiling person—but that only applies to ordinary people. Lin Ye spoke coldly: "No."

His attitude towards the man was entirely because earlier, when the woman attacked innocent people, the man clearly had the ability but did not stop her.

When he saw his Junior Sister was about to be taught a lesson, he then stepped forward.

Hypocrite!

This was Lin Ye's first impression of him.