"Have you heard? It seems a monster entered the village a few days ago."
"I've heard about it too. That monster is exceptionally tall and powerful, and extremely ferocious."
"Yes, I heard it was over twenty meters tall and even broke into a house and ate everyone."
"They ate people? I heard they didn't eat people. Apparently, the person wasn't home that day, and they ate everything edible in the house."
"I've also heard about cannibalism! They even put people in big pots and ate the pots along with them."
"So vicious? What if they come after our family?"
"What to do? Just let it be! We can't beat them anyway, but I heard that thing only operates at night."
"Yes, don't go out after dark, just stay home and behave yourself."
Monster?
Ye Feng frowned and began to ponder.
At this crucial juncture, nearing the end of the year, news of a demonic beast has spread.
Could it be the New Year?
If it were a year ago, that would be terrible; that thing's combat power is off the charts.
I wonder if the methods used on Earth to deal with the year are effective?
"The Immortal Master is here again today? The freshly picked cabbages are so crisp and fresh."
A slightly overweight woman in her forties greeted Ye Feng warmly when she saw him.
If this small town's market were to elect a most popular person, it would undoubtedly be Ye Feng.
After all, who wouldn't like a customer who comes to book the whole place every few days?
Ye Feng smiled and replied, "Yes, Auntie, with so many people in the family, it's no wonder we have to run around more."
The plump auntie laughed and said, "When the immortal calls me 'auntie,' I feel so light and airy."
Ordinary people are no strangers to those in the cultivation world, and they even know that there is a celestial abode not far from here.
Ye Feng bought a lot of things, and when he used jade slips to carry them, others naturally knew his identity.
He didn't seem to care and never acted presumptuously about his status, which made the stall owners like him even more.
They often hide the best-looking and freshest vegetables, waiting for him to come.
Even getting a whiff of immortal energy is a blessing, let alone Ye Feng, who never haggles.
I glanced at the plump, white, and juicy cabbages on the ground.
[Fresh, organically fertilized Chinese cabbage still glistening with dew – remember to wash it thoroughly before eating!]
Ye Feng smiled and said, "Auntie, please weigh them. I'll take them all."
This made Auntie Pang extremely happy; her smile was even brighter than the sunshine.
"Okay, let me weigh you again."
While she was being weighed, Ye Feng asked curiously, "Does Auntie know about the demon beast?"
Auntie Pang perked up even more immediately.
He immediately switched into talkative mode.
"I know, I know! It's a hunter family at the foot of Qingyun Mountain."
The night before last, a monster with a blue face and fangs, standing 20 meters tall, came down from the mountain.
They ate the person, pot and all, in one gulp!
Ye Feng asked curiously, "The foot of the mountain isn't far from here, aren't you afraid?"
The plump auntie chuckled self-deprecatingly: "What's the use of being afraid? Even if we run away, where can we go after we've been born and grown up?"
Whoever gets eaten is just unlucky.
bite.
Ye Feng, who was about to speak, was stunned when a system notification sounded in his mind.
[Task Issued - As the year draws to a close, monsters are appearing]
[Mission Content - Qingyun Town has been attacked by an unknown monster.]
It is said to have a terrifying appearance, a ferocious nature, and a fondness for eating living people.
If not stopped, it could lead to widespread bloodshed.
[Task Restrictions - Companions must be below the mid-Nascent Soul stage and the number cannot exceed five]
[Task Rewards - 100 Allocable Skill Points, 100 Cultivation Points, Special Blank Recipe]
[Accept the mission? Yes/No]
Ye Feng glanced at the rewards and was immediately tempted.
[Special Blank Recipe - When it comes to food, color comes first.]
The more colors a dish contains, the more visually appealing it is and the higher its star rating.
No more than 3 stars
I had originally wanted to investigate, and now I have another reason to do so.
I didn't expect this system to issue tasks, so it's not entirely useless.
The system felt a little aggrieved; it was another day of being complained about by its host.
The food system is just an auxiliary tool; the essence of this system lies in its ability to quickly gain experience.
But then I ran into a host who only wanted to cook and not level up. Life just wouldn't be the same.
...
After buying the items, Ye Feng took Xiao Hongzhuang back to the sect.
Bringing this little burden along for the investigation would be somewhat inconvenient, and the sect leaders wouldn't feel comfortable with it either.
Since the monsters only appear at night, there's no rush.
After preparing lunch, I led the team through aerobics.
Then Ye Feng took out the jade slip and contacted Shenqing Zhenjun.
"Senior brother, I heard today that there are monsters eating people down the mountain. Should we go and investigate?"
"Oh, then let Qiye and Jueming go and check on the situation."
"I want to go and see for myself."
"Nonsense! Don't you know how important you are to the sect? How could you go on such a dangerous mission?!"
Ye Feng was speechless. "If I don't go, how am I supposed to complete my mission? I've already figured out what I'm going to do."
“Senior brother, I’ve been stuck at the peak of Foundation Establishment for seven days now. I think this is an opportunity.”
"...Then let your senior brother Xing Zuo take you along, but you're not allowed to cause trouble."
"Senior brother also knows that potential is often unleashed in dangerous situations, so how could there be any danger with Senior Brother Xing by his side?"
"So what do you plan to do?"
Ye Feng thought for a moment, and realized that none of the people he was most familiar with had reached the Nascent Soul stage, so he said:
"With Qiye, Jueming, Zhaoxing, and Qingyou by my side, I believe there won't be any problems."
Moreover, its location is on Qingyun Mountain, not far from the sect, so we will naturally seek help if anything happens.
Completing the mission is one thing, but I can't risk my life.
If Ye Feng encounters a situation he can't resolve, he will naturally abandon the mission and ask for help.
Shenqing Zhenjun frowned deeply.
He wished his junior brother would never want to leave.
But what he said is indeed true; the vast majority of people develop their cultivation through combat.
Few people attain enlightenment simply by sitting around.
"You must ensure your own safety, and report any suspicious activity immediately!"
"Thank you for your concern, Senior Brother. I will do my best."
Before long, Qi Ye Jue Ming and the other three arrived at Ye Feng's cave.
Everything that needed to be explained before coming has already been explained, so there's no need to go on and on.
The group of five flew directly towards Qingyun Mountain on their flying swords.
...
Qingyun Mountain is about 10,000 meters high.
The surrounding area is a continuous mountain range.
The mountain is covered with lush vegetation, with various giant trees reaching for the sky.
Although it is winter, because we are located in the south, we don't have the snow-covered landscape of the north.
The plants are still lush and green.
The group first went to the hunter's house at the foot of the mountain.
A rather dilapidated wooden hut, its wooden door lying on the ground with no one to pick it up.
Qi Ye formed a sword incantation, and a faint glow appeared at his fingertips.
"go!"
With a soft shout, Qi Ye threw the fluorescent light in his hand to the ground.
Then, a miraculous scene unfolded.
It was already late, and the surroundings were completely dark.
As the fluorescent light landed, a row of purple-glowing footprints appeared on the ground!
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