Yun Zhongzi really did wrong Ye Feng in this respect.

Ye Feng admits he can be a bit cunning, but when it comes to matters of principle, he's never ambiguous.

The main point is that this bug reached 4 stars by barely making it to the next level.

Even if you only remove one small claw, your star rating will instantly drop from 4 stars to 3.5 stars, which will greatly reduce the effectiveness.

In this situation, how could I possibly damage the insect's body just for aesthetic reasons?

As for coating with starch and frying, that won't work either.

This bug has a very high defense. Even after being coated in flour and fried until burnt, its defenses still haven't been broken. So why bother eating it?

Even someone as powerful as Ye Feng cannot accept something like sashimi with sea cockroaches.

Ye Feng said to Yun Zhongzi, "Senior brother, although this little thing tastes good, it's a little bit lacking in appearance. Because of this, it hasn't even received the blessing of heaven and earth. The disciples will definitely have some resistance. How about you set an example for us then?"

Yun Zhongzi's eyes widened as he stared at Ye Feng and said, "Junior Brother, do you mean I should show off in front of the disciples?"

Ye Feng nodded and said, "Senior brother is right. In this way, the disciples' resistance will be much less."

Yun Zhongzi hurriedly said, "Why don't you, the one who started this, eat it, but instead make me eat it?"

Ye Feng shrugged and said, "Senior brother, my cultivation has already reached the upper limit of our cultivation world. Putting aside whether this will have any effect, if it does, the moment it takes effect will probably be the moment I shatter the void and ascend to the immortal realm. You don't want to see that kind of scene, do you?"

Yun Zhongzi was completely stunned, his weak point was now firmly grasped by Ye Feng.

Junior Brother absolutely cannot ascend now. If he does, the Shu Mountain Sword Sect will once again fall into the awkward situation of having no Supreme Being, or even no Mahayana Realm expert to oversee it.

"So, does that mean I have no choice but to be the first to eat?"

"I think there is definitely no one more suitable than my senior brother."

"Is it okay to just eat one?"

"Eating a senior brother's food really had no effect."

"I……"

"Buzz" "Buzz" "Buzz"...

The sound of swords clanging began to emanate continuously from above the main hall.

Upon hearing the sound, all the disciples rushed towards the main hall.

After confirming that everyone had arrived, Yun Zhongzi stepped forward and said, "I have gathered everyone here today because I have some great news to announce."

"Your junior uncle Ye Feng has recently developed a new food that can enhance cultivation. After eating it, one can directly increase their cultivation level by one level. If one is currently stuck at the upper limit, the effects of the medicine will be retained. After breaking through the upper limit, one can directly increase their cultivation level by one realm."

"The number of animals needed varies depending on the cultivation level. The middle stage of the Nascent Soul Realm requires 18 animals. For each level below that, one less animal is needed. After breaking through to a higher stage, continuing to eat them is still effective. For each higher stage above that, one more animal is needed."

"These are turbulent times, and it is of utmost urgency for our Shushan Sword Sect to enhance its strength. I'm sure none of the disciples would refuse, would they?"

As soon as Yun Zhongzi finished speaking, the disciples below the steps responded loudly.

"To enhance our strength and protect the Sword Sect is our inescapable duty!"

Putting everything else aside, that was something made by Junior Uncle!

What could be better than having delicious food to eat and improving your own strength?

Is there anything to hesitate about?

Here it comes, here it comes, here it comes...

Qi Ye, Jue Ming, Ning Yue, and Qing You kept exchanging glances.

Several of them had a premonition that what the sect leader announced today must be related to that uneasy feeling!

The group of men wanted nothing more than to go up and beat up the ones who shouted the loudest.

How long has it been? Have you already forgotten your junior uncle's infamous culinary disasters?

...

Seeing the enthusiastic response, Yun Zhongzi nodded in satisfaction.

After rummaging through the jade slip, he found a dark object in his hand.

"This is what I'm talking about. Although it looks a little unappealing, its effects and taste are truly amazing. As for how to eat it, just watch and I'll demonstrate it for you."

Yun Zhongzi's hands were steady and strong.

One hand held the insect, while the other hand held its wings.

Tear off a piece of wing, put it in your mouth and suck it.

It tore off another wing and put it in its mouth to suck.

After the black insect's wings were removed, its yellow and plump body underneath was revealed.

Why aren't you coming over here?

Yun Zhongzi's mind was screaming wildly, but his hand was slowly moving towards his mouth.

The moment the insect's flesh touched his lips, Yun Zhongzi didn't hesitate at all and took a bite!

Yun Zhongzi had prepared himself to vomit, but after biting into the yellow flesh, he was surprised to find that the worm was actually quite delicious.

My junior brother didn't lie to me after all!

The meat itself has a slightly sweet taste, and the texture is very similar to the crab roe that my junior apprentice made before.

With the addition of slightly spicy seasoning, the taste is truly exceptionally delicious.

He might not mind what he was eating, but the disciples below couldn't stand it.

Many people have begun to doubt whether what they are seeing is an illusion.

Who am I? Where am I? What am I doing here?

Who is that person on the steps who looks like the sect leader?

Our sect leader, who is known for his fastidiousness, would never eat such disgusting food, right?

Ye Feng appeared at the right time, carrying a tray and placing it in front of Yun Zhongzi.

Insects, while disgusting when there's only one, are still within an acceptable range.

But when these things are densely packed on a plate, it really exceeds the limits of what a normal person can accept.

Even Yun Zhongzi, who had just eaten one, felt his stomach churning when he saw the plate of insects.

It took all my strength to control myself and prevent myself from vomiting on the spot.

Ye Feng chuckled and asked Yun Zhongzi, "Senior brother, how does it taste?"

Yun Zhongzi forced himself to remain calm and said without revealing his true feelings, "It's somewhat similar to crab roe, with a very delicious flavor. Combined with spicy seasoning, it's absolutely delicious."

After saying that, he took another worm out of the plate.

But even his hands, which had been as steady as a mountain, were now trembling slightly...

Looking at the disgusting appearance of the insect, Wu Qiuyu knew that she absolutely could not eat it.

But this thing can improve one's cultivation level, so it's hard to refuse. I need to find a reasonable reason...

Got it!

Wu Qiuyu said with a faint smile, "Such treasures must be limited in number. I can't eat spicy food lately, so why don't you give my share to the disciples first? Junior Brother, you can collect more ingredients as soon as possible so that Senior Sister can also have some."