Chapter 83 Forced Attempt

The food in front of me was clearly made from ordinary ingredients, without the use of any spiritual materials, yet it still aroused a strong appetite.

Bo Yiyan chose ordinary ingredients in order to dispel the steward's suspicions.

After all, they are all high-level cultivators, and even if ordinary ingredients are poisonous, they cannot harm them.

Only poisonous herbs among high-level spiritual herbs, or venom contained within the bodies of high-level demonic beasts, could potentially harm high-level cultivators.

The head steward understood this very well.

He originally thought that food made from ordinary ingredients couldn't be very delicious, but before he even tasted it, his appetite was whetted just by smelling and looking at it.

Since there was no problem with the ingredients, the two managers began to enjoy the food without worry.

To suppress his appetite, the head steward first tasted the freshly cooked steamed egg custard.

The half-bowl of steamed egg custard in front of me has a smooth, pale yellow surface, adorned with bright green scallions and bright red goji berries, making it a feast for the eyes at first glance.

Take a closer sniff, and you'll smell the aroma of eggs mixed with the scents of scallions and sesame oil, which will whet your appetite.

One bite reveals a smooth, silky texture in the steamed egg custard that melts in your mouth, making it irresistible and leaving you wanting to keep eating it.

After eating three spoonfuls of steamed egg custard, the head steward finally came to his senses and hurriedly picked up his chopsticks to grab the seemingly ordinary smashed cucumber.

Upon closer inspection, the enticing green color, paired with red chili peppers and white minced garlic, gives it a unique charm amidst its ordinariness.

Browsing down to take a sniff, the aroma of garlic, vinegar, and cucumber intertwine, making one yearn for it even before tasting it.

Take a bite, and the crispness of the cucumber, combined with the refreshing sweet and sour taste of the seasoning, leaves a lingering aftertaste on your tongue.

At this moment, the head steward finally had to admit that a good cook could indeed turn the ordinary into the extraordinary. Even these common country eggs and cucumbers could be made into such a delicious dish.

As for the hot pot, he decided not to try it, otherwise he would definitely be influenced by its deliciousness and lose his judgment.

"Yes, your cooking skills are indeed excellent. However, I have a question I would like to ask you to answer."

Since your culinary skills are so superb, why did you choose to come to this small market town near my Night Pool Palace?

Don't tell me you've offended some powerful figure and are being chased by enemies with nowhere to run, which is why you've chosen to rely on our Night Pool Palace."

The steward's words were exactly what Bo Yiyan wanted to hear; he had been worrying about how to steer the conversation toward the insects.

"The head steward is indeed wise; nothing can escape your discerning eyes."

To be honest, our trip is not to seek the protection of Night Pool Palace, but to convey a shocking message to the Palace Master.

However, we know that we are of lowly status and have no chance to meet the Palace Master, so we thought we could get closer in this way.

What I am about to say is the absolute truth, and I dare to swear an oath to the heavens...

Bo Yiyan recounted his experiences in the secret realm, expressing himself concisely and clearly.

The second steward's first reaction was, "Impossible!"

The head steward, however, said with a solemn expression, "The Palace Master is currently in seclusion. If this is true, I'm afraid I, as a mere steward, cannot make a decision. What should we do?"

"Why don't we send someone over to take a look first?" the second steward suggested.

In her opinion, even if some insects from another world entered the secret realm, it wouldn't be difficult for them, given the strength of Night Pool Palace, to kill them.

Bo Yiyan replied, "You two managers probably don't know much about these insects. I was fortunate enough to have seen some relevant records."

The king of these insects has an extremely strong reproductive capacity, far exceeding that of the queen ant in the ant nest, and can even reach ten or a hundred times.

It can lay up to five thousand to one hundred thousand insect eggs a day!

In the two days we were away, countless insect eggs were laid.

Moreover, these insect eggs do not require a mother insect to hatch them. As long as there is enough nutrition in their location, they will spontaneously absorb nutrients.

They can hatch in as little as ten days, or as long as a month.

The chief steward had actually seen records of otherworldly insects in ancient books, though the records were rather brief.

It only says that alien insects have invaded, leaving desolate lands in their wake, even devouring bones.

The head steward initially thought the account might be an exaggeration. In his view, an insect invasion was no different from a locust plague; even if it caused harm, it couldn't possibly be devastating.

But now, after hearing Bo Yiyan's detailed explanation, he was truly panicked.

Seeing him pacing back and forth anxiously, Bo Yi said, "Steward, please stop hesitating. This concerns the survival of this realm. Even if the Palace Master is angry, you should still knock on the gate and report it."

The head steward gritted his teeth and said, "Fine, I'll risk being punished by the Palace Master and go to report this."

"No, Head Steward!"

If we forcefully knock on the gate while the Palace Master is in seclusion, we might disturb him and disrupt his cultivation.

"If the Palace Master is furious, you might be thrown into the Night Pool and never see the light of day again!" the second steward hurriedly advised.

The Palace Master's wrath was something that even the heads of the nine great families, let alone the lowly stewards, could not bear.

"But this matter cannot be delayed any longer. If we delay for even one more day, more insects may enter the country. Who knows how many insect kings are hidden among them?"

"If more than one Insect King enters the territory, the resulting damage will be unbearable for everyone," the head steward said decisively.

It must be said that his ability to rise to the position of chief steward was inseparable from his upright character and decisiveness.

"In that case, thank you very much, Steward!" Bo Yiyan bowed deeply in thanks.

"Why thank me? The ones who should really be thanking you are you and your nephew."

When faced with this situation, you didn't think of stockpiling supplies and fleeing immediately.

Instead, they chose to take the risk of approaching Night Pool Palace to deliver the message. "The head steward said.

Zhaixing City is not far from Yetan Palace, yet Yetan Palace was completely unaware of such a major event that occurred nearby.

If something serious happens in the future, the Palace Master will probably punish him, the head steward.

The head steward went to knock on the gate, and Xi'er and Boyiyan, being outsiders, were naturally not qualified to go with him. Even the second steward could only stand quietly at the bottom of the hundreds of steps and wait.

After waiting for a full quarter of an hour, the head steward finally reappeared on the steps.

"You three, come up here!" As soon as the head steward finished speaking, a rainbow bridge appeared out of thin air in front of the three of them.

The rainbow bridge appeared to be tilting downwards, but as soon as the three of them stood on it, they were pulled in by a huge suction force.

The next second, all three of them appeared on the steps.

Before she could react, Xi'er was enveloped in a cold light, and the next second, she disappeared from Bo Yiyan's sight.