Zhao Xi took out a bucket, affixed a water spirit talisman, collected the squid ink, and handed it to the kitchen helper: "This great demon's ink has impurities, but it contains special spiritual energy. It can be made into a sauce to mix into noodles, or into savory pastries. It's a good thing."

"This pitch-black liquid, judging from its color alone, must be a favorite of demons!"

"But the Alliance Leader's culinary skills are extraordinary; perhaps he can create a rare and unique flavor."

"Have you heard? Our Alliance Leader can even turn the Mystic Wind Pearl into food, so this black juice must be delicious too!"

Everyone swallowed hard.

Wait a minute, something's not right. They're immortals who practice fasting; they eat for spiritual cultivation, not to satisfy their appetites!

Yes, it must be for cultivation!

The squid monster was now ready. Zhao Xi wanted to clean the knives, tidy up the cutting board, and change into a clean apron.

The kids are looking forward to her frying calamari rings.

But the squid ingredients were all taken away in one truckload.

Another batch of waterweed spirits has arrived.

"This aquatic plant spirit is different from the aquatic plants we usually see. It's a soft-bodied monster with intestines. Break off its head, remove its internal organs, and you can eat it. Take it away, next one."

Everyone: Crunchy!

A large lobster was delivered.

"This monster looks like a giant lobster. No doubt about it, it is a giant lobster. Clean the shell, tie it up, and steam it. Take it away, next one."

Everyone: PRPRPR.

A powerful demon shrouded in mirages was brought in.

"The smoke from the mirage is poisonous and it likes to bury itself in the sand of the sea. Soak it in fresh spring water for a few days, and the mirage smoke and mud will be washed away. Clean the surface of the shells and put them in a pot to steam. Take them away, next one."

Everyone: We want to eat it now!

But why is the Alliance Leader killing so many fish today?