Chapter 269: Could Ye Zhi have succubus bloodline?

It was already late at night when Jero and the other two followed Ye Zhi back to Silver Birch Manor.

The three of them still remembered clearly the scene where Count Ye Zhi came to their aid and killed the Blood-Winged Python in seconds.

In the face of Yeats' strength and kindness, one's attitude could not help but become respectful.

At this moment, being invited to the manor, the well-mannered Roger seemed a little restrained, lowering the brim of his archer's hat to hide his expression.

Jello, with white hair and scarred face, looks like a gangster. He carries two scabbards on his back, hugs his arms with leather wrist guards, and looks at the oil paintings and chandeliers in amazement.

The mansion was magnificent, illuminated by bright candlelight. Next to the spiral staircase leading to the second floor, stood a tower-like figure, watching Jello and his group with a wary look.

"Axe?" Jello was surprised. "Why are you here?"

This man was two meters tall and as strong as if he had the blood of a giant. His chest muscles almost tore his white shirt apart, and his two muscular arms were like steel bars. He was none other than Ax, who possessed quasi-master-level physical skills.

Ax glanced at Jello indifferently, then looked at Yeats, as if waiting for the order.

"They are my guests. There is no need to treat them as enemies," Yeats said. "You can leave now, Axe."

"Yes, my lord."

Axel answered in a muffled voice. He was always taciturn, with a back as broad as a mountain, and walked away with steady steps.

Jello and the other two were stunned at the same time, with surprise showing in their eyes.

Axe had become a knight under Earl Yeats! Jello had met Axe several times before and knew that he was as stubborn as a bull and never treated nobles politely, which had offended many lords who came to recruit him.

And Axe does have the capital to be arrogant. He is a descendant of the Knights of the Round Table and is blessed by the God of Fire. He is extremely powerful. Even the experienced Jello has to admit that he is a brave knight.

And he actually swore allegiance to Earl Yeats, who was still young and had defeated him on the field!

Jello took a deep look at the smiling and approachable Earl Yeats and was secretly shocked.

"This guy... doesn't he have succubus bloodline?"

——The big Han succubus Liu Xuande can recruit a group of capable ministers and generals, and Ye Zhi's charm is also full! Ye Zhi asked the maid to invite the three people to sit on the sofa in the corner of the hall, and he held a bloody blood-winged flying python in each hand, saying that he would cook it himself and asked them to take a rest, and then walked away happily.

The three of them looked at Ye Zhi's back, and their expressions became a little strange.

"It seems that Earl Yeats...really wants to make the Blood-Winged Python into a midnight snack?" Jello said in a subtle tone.

"Hey, hey, I grew up playing with snakes. The fire poison of the Blood-Winged Python is more powerful than that of the Scorpion-Tailed Lion. Doesn't Earl Yeats know that?" Eva was worried.

"Could this be some kind of obedience test... to see if we'll eat the midnight snacks he makes, and then decide whether to recruit the three of us - just like Axe did?" Roger imagined.

Jello and Eva looked at Roger at the same time and said in unison: "It's possible!"

Jello had his own reasons for being invited to the manor, which was to take the opportunity to inquire about the King of the Wild Hunt. As for enjoying the Bloodwing Flying Python, that was a no-no, as he didn't want to pinch his throat to induce vomiting in the middle of the night!

"What would the three adults like to drink?" The maid, wearing a headscarf and a Victorian black and white dress, asked softly.

"Whiskey!" Eva said first.

The whiskey invented by Yeats has established a good reputation among adventurers. This high-proof liquor has an audience ranging from nobles to commoners. The Starlight Chamber of Commerce has also made a fortune from the liquor industry and is showing signs of rising again.

"Okay, I'll bring it to the three adults right away." The maid respectfully said and left.

Jello and Roger held small cups and looked at Eva who was drinking strong liquor from the bottle, and they were hesitant to speak.

Although Eva smoked, drank, killed and set fire to people, she was a good girl! At this time, Yeats appeared in front of everyone again.

He was followed by a maid pushing a dining cart with plates covered with bell-shaped lids. Yeats invited the three to sit at a long dining table in the corner of the hall. After the three sat down, the maid placed the plates in front of everyone one by one.

The moment they opened the bell-shaped lid, a fresh aroma mixed with hot steam wafted into their noses. Jero and the others were startled to see that there was a bowl of soup on the plate. The whole soup was placed in an exquisite white porcelain soup bowl, and the ingredients in the soup were in thread-like shape.

"This [Bloodwing Python Chicken Soup] is made by stewing shredded python, lemon leaves, chicken, mushrooms and other ingredients. The soup is filtered with gauze and thickened to make a soup." Ye Zhi said, "The blood wings of the bloodwing python are processed to have a similar taste to chicken wings. The snake meat is torn into shreds and cooked with other ingredients, which has a warm taste and a layered flavor."

Jello and the other two stared with their eyes wide open, staring at the snake soup on the plate, sniffing the fragrant aroma, and swallowing their saliva.

The blood-winged flying python that was ferocious and fierce just now suddenly turned into a fragrant snake soup, which brought a great contrast to the three people and shocked them in their hearts.

This soup... looks quite delicious!

Ye Zhi also placed a bowl of snake soup in front of him. He looked at the three demon hunters who were still hesitant and said with a smile:

"I'm a food chef. Before cooking this dish, I've already gone through the process of removing the poisonous substances in the blood-winged flying python. You three can enjoy it without worry."

In this world watched by the gods, food and offerings to the gods cannot be taken lightly, and the food chefs responsible for the banquet came into being. They use their magic power to cook magical beast ingredients, and their abilities are similar to those of magic potion masters.

Eva was born in the Snake School, was proficient in alchemy, and also had some knowledge of food feasting techniques. After hearing Ye Zhi's explanation, she breathed a sigh of relief and couldn't help but look up to Ye Zhi.

Being able to cook a king-level Blood-Winged Flying Python meant that Ye Zhi’s food-feeding skills were at least at the senior level of the fourth ring, or even higher!

Although the Food Master is only a secondary profession, it can provide temporary benefits to adventurers through food. It is said that a powerful Food Master can even provide permanent benefits with food.

"Earl Yeats is an outstanding swordsman. I didn't expect that he is also proficient in the art of dining." Eva said with a smile.

"Just interested." Ye Zhi nodded, "Taste it while it's hot."

Eva took a spoon and scooped a spoonful of snake soup. The moment she took a bite, her eyes widened.

The snake shreds bring a tsunami of deliciousness, while the shredded chicken brings a warm and refreshing fragrance. The fragrance of the lemon leaves relieves the greasy taste and brings a sense of freshness, while the taste of the mushrooms gives the snake soup a delicate taste.

Eva didn't care about her eating manners. She put down the spoon, picked up the white porcelain soup bowl and took big sips of it.

The soup is smooth and has a rich flavor. The snake silk is soft and elastic. Chewing it carefully, every bite brings a unique experience.

Eva's cheeks flushed with heat and she couldn't stop. She glanced and found that Jello and Roger were also shocked.

"After traveling for so many years, I never thought snake meat could be cooked so deliciously!" Jello said in shock.

"I can't believe this is the flesh of a blood-winged python." Roger said with emotion, "I almost got seriously injured by it just now... I need to eat a few more bites!"

At this moment, Eva felt the surface of the soul water in the soul realm ripple. She felt that her blood and qi were strengthened, although the increase was weak, but it was indeed a permanent gain!

Eva was shocked. It seemed that Earl Yezhi's food skills were far beyond her imagination. He might even be a quasi-master food master! As for the master level... Eva couldn't imagine it. You know, the president of the Food Association of Roland Kingdom only had master-level food skills! [Blood Wing Flying Python Chicken Soup] has the effect of slightly increasing Qi and blood permanently.

The reason why it has this effect is that, firstly, the Blood Winged Flying Python, as a king-level magical beast, has sufficient energy in its body. Secondly, it is because Ye Zhi's eating skills are amazing and can preserve the energy in the food intact.

For high-level transcendents, any slight difference in physical strength may determine victory or defeat, so permanent gains are extremely precious.

It’s like two fire mages fighting each other with Fireball. When the mechanisms are the same, the numbers determine success or failure!

After the blessing of multiple meals, Yeats can be called a numerical monster.

Of course, there is an upper limit to the value. Ye Zhi is more than capable of killing a five-ring master, but if he encounters a six-ring master, he can only ask for help.

After this midnight snack, the distance between the demon hunting trio and Ye Zhi became much closer.

Jello asked Ye Zhi indirectly about the whereabouts of the King of the Wild Hunt. Ye Zhi shook his head: "Not to mention you, even I don't know His whereabouts..."

Jero sighed in his heart, knowing that the King of the Wild Hunt was not so easy to find. It was not easy for mortals to find the traces of gods, but he was Yeats's adoptive father after all, and Earl Yeats must know something.

Information needs to be exchanged, so Jello pondered for a moment and said slowly:

"I have been tracking the trail of the King of the Wild Hunt for five years. In my opinion, the King of the Wild Hunt captured the undead and formed a legion to fight against an impending disaster."

Ye Zhi's heart moved. Jello's guess coincided with his own. He said:

"What disaster?"

Please...collect 6...9...books...!

"【war】."

Jello said seriously, "After the horrific Black Death, the Midgard Continent has been at peace for a hundred years... It's like the calm before the storm. Earl Yeats, you should know that a war is inevitable... And I think the King of the Wild Hunt is preparing for this war."

"Human civilization continues in war and peace." Roger looked like a cultured person, talking eloquently, "Even the gods will break out in a war called Ragnarok, let alone humans?"

Jello was silent for a moment, then nodded and said, "The old era was destroyed at Ragnarok, and at the end of the new era, a war is bound to break out... Perhaps we will be able to witness this final battle in our lifetime."

Eva rolled her eyes and said unhappily, "Can you say something nice? I want to die peacefully!"

Jello smiled and said, "People who die of old age can only enter the underworld, and only those who die in battle are eligible to go to Valhalla... I would rather die in battle than wait for judgment in the dark underworld."

Yeats rubbed his chin.

The final battle... should be referring to the plot that was not implemented in the original work, [Judgment Day].

According to legend, on the Day of Judgment, all humans will face judgment, and all pagans except those who believe in the Holy Light will be judged by four knights.

These four horsemen, named Apocalypse, wield the power of war, famine, plague and death. They are the famous "Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse".

The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse and the authority they symbolize are little known in this world, but to Yeats, who has memories of his past life, their authority has been made public. They are not images of kindness and mercy, but are full of hostility towards humans.

Ye Zhi frowned tightly.

A bad association arose in his mind.

More than a hundred years ago, the Lord of Plague brought the Black Death that swept across the continent, killing one-third of the continent's population.

Could this plague be related to the Plague Knight?

If the Lord of Plague is the Plague Knight, then what kind of monster is the Holy See that he has to face?

Yeats shook his head.

After all, that is already in the realm of war between gods, which is too far away for me right now.

After all, he had the Silver Mistletoe Sword. This tiny mistletoe that was once ignored by the gods eventually led to the fall of the God of Light and had "insignificant" abilities.

This ability can help Yeats block the gaze of the gods and gain precious time for development.

On the World Tree, the squirrel, Diamondtooth, who was once on good terms with the Condor and the Black Dragon, is also an important ally of Yeats - although in a war, he may run faster than anyone else.

Facing the information provided by Jello, Ye Zhi said slowly: "In the future, if I have the opportunity to meet the King of the Wild Hunt, I will mention you to Him, Jello... I hope you can find out the truth soon."

Jello was stunned for a moment, but soon realized that his background had most likely been investigated by Earl Yeats, and it was not surprising that he knew his past.

"Thank you." Jello's eyes flickered, with a hint of emotion in them.

"I have seen the abilities of the three of you demon hunters. My territory is just lacking three such outstanding talents... I wonder what you three think?" Ye Zhi smiled and extended an olive branch.

The three of them looked at each other.

Jello was surprised to find that he actually had a slight intention in his heart and almost agreed to him!

"He doesn't really have succubus blood, does he?"

Jello muttered, coughed lightly, and declined politely: "I'm sorry, Earl Yeats, I'm used to being casual, and the identity of a knight is a constraint for me..."

Eva and Roger also nodded, agreeing with Jello's opinion.

With their strength, it is quite easy for them to become knights under the nobles. The reason why they become demon hunters is because they are free and do not have to obey the orders of the lord.

Yeats did not force it.

When communicating with others, when they reject the first request, it is easy to agree to the second, relatively easy request. This is the art of speaking.

Therefore, when Yeats suggested that the three of them visit the families of the missing persons in the South Bank to find out the specific number and identities of the missing persons, the three of them happily agreed.

Although this commission is tedious and the workload is huge, it is not worth mentioning compared to the value of this midnight snack.

The next day.

Colin's wedding banquet is approaching, and it will be held at Colin's castle on the South Bank.

Yeats pretended to be sick at home and asked Phocas to write a letter to inform Colin that he could not attend the wedding.

At the same time, Yeats summoned the famous detective Crane and agreed to sneak into the Duke of Suffolk's estate to collect evidence.

"This trip is with Earl Yeats——"

At Cran's house, Cran smoked his pipe and, based on past experience, muttered:

"I'm afraid something big is going to happen again..."

(End of this chapter)