Soon after, the members of the culinary department finished processing the divine beast meat, their eyes filled with solemnity.
"Senior Brother Zhang, the divine beast meat is ready. We can serve it now!" Liu Dapang rushed over, speaking hastily without any delay.
"Your culinary department truly has some skill. This divine beast meat is indeed incredibly delicious. If one could have a taste, it would be truly unforgettable!" Zhang Feng said with a faint smile. "It's a pity all of this is for the gods to enjoy, not for us to partake in!"
"You jest, Senior Brother!" Liu Dapang chuckled. "We are merely doing some simple preparation. As long as the gods are satisfied, that is the greatest reward for us!"
As he spoke, Zhang Feng glanced at Tianlong beside them, his brow furrowing slightly. "Who is he? Why do I not sense any human aura on him?"
"He just entered the divine realm!" Zhao Xiaoyu said with a smile. "He's also from our miscellaneous affairs department!"
"I don't think so!" Zhang Feng narrowed his eyes. "If I'm not mistaken, he's not human, because he carries a beastly aura!"
"This..." Zhao Xiaoyu's expression changed. "That is indeed the case. However, according to regulations, even those of the beast race are allowed to enter our Yuqing Mountain. So, his working in the miscellaneous affairs department does not violate our rules!"
"It certainly doesn't violate the rules. However, there is one matter of considerable importance: the meat on his body is exceptionally flavorful. If we could enjoy it, it would be a delightful occasion!" Zhang Feng said with a faint smile, his words carrying a significant implication.
At these words, everyone's expressions turned grim. Tianlong, in particular, never expected Zhang Feng to speak in such a manner, catching him off guard. He was, after all, a divine beast. To be listed as food was something he could not tolerate.
"Senior Brother Zhang, he is registered in our miscellaneous affairs department. Such jokes cannot be made!" Zhao Xiaoyu said with embarrassment, not daring to be negligent. He naturally cared about this matter a great deal.
Zhang Feng frowned at this statement. "What do you mean by that? I don't quite understand."
"There's no other meaning. I hope Senior Brother won't overthink it!" Zhao Xiaoyu said with embarrassment again. "After all, this is not something I can decide alone. I'm sure you know that our miscellaneous affairs department is overseen by a Heavenly God. If that Heavenly God were to find out, even I would be punished!"
"Are you using a Heavenly God to pressure me?" Zhang Feng's gaze turned sharp, his eyes fixing on Zhao Xiaoyu with a cold glint. "As a disciple of Yuqing Mountain, do you really think a few words from you can intimidate me?"
"There's no other meaning, Senior Brother Zhang, please don't be angry!" Zhao Xiaoyu's expression changed, and he quickly warned, not daring to be negligent. He knew very well that Zhang Feng was no ordinary person. Offending him would undoubtedly cause them great trouble.
"It's best if there's no other meaning!" Zhang Feng said coldly. "After all, I am a disciple of Yuqing Mountain. You are merely a manager of the miscellaneous affairs department. If you meddle too much in other people's affairs, it won't end well for you!"
Zhao Xiaoyu immediately fell silent, not daring to say another word. Facing such an imposing presence, if he were to speak further, he might invite disaster upon himself. He was very clear about this, especially considering this was the divine realm, and the chaos within it was something he understood only too well.
After Zhang Feng left, Liu Dapang looked at Zhao Xiaoyu. "Sister Xiaoyu, what do we do now? It seems this matter is quite serious. If it's not handled properly, there could be a risk to our lives!"
Zhao Xiaoyu pondered for a moment, then looked at Tianlong. "It seems you cannot stay in Yuqing Mountain. You must leave this place quickly, or your life will be in danger!"
"I haven't offended anyone, nor have I said anything extra. Why can't I stay?" Tianlong said, bewildered. After all, his strength was extremely weak, and he was helpless in the divine realm. If he left Yuqing Mountain, he would truly have nowhere to go.
"Don't you see it yet?" Zhao Xiaoyu said gravely. "You've been targeted. If you stay here any longer, you might become someone's meal. Even I won't be able to protect you then!"
"Are you talking about Zhang Feng?" Tianlong's brow furrowed slightly. "Does he want to kill me just because I am of the beast race?"
"You might not know that for them, people in our miscellaneous affairs department are just like livestock. They can deal with whomever they please, and no one can stop them. Even the Heavenly God above us might not do anything!" Zhao Xiaoyu said earnestly. "If you don't leave now, you will face endless trouble!"
Tianlong stood there stunned, his face bitter. He had done nothing wrong, yet he had ended up in such a predicament. He was filled with resentment, but in this situation, saying anything more was meaningless.
"Perhaps we should just forget about it!" Lu Fan said. "After all, the outside world is also a dead end. Within these walls, there is still a chance to survive!"
"That's not necessarily true. As long as you don't provoke any powerful figures, you can still live!" Zhao Xiaoyu shook her head. "This matter is too significant. If he is truly here, there will be no way out for you. I am very clear about this!"
Liu Dapang also nodded. "Before, someone from the beast race came to the miscellaneous affairs department, and they were eventually cooked!"
At these words, Tianlong froze, his face instantly turning awkward. He never imagined things would turn out this way. He only wanted to stay peacefully in Yuqing Mountain and grow alongside Lu Fan, but it had turned out to be so difficult.
"Fine, since I cannot stay here, I will leave then!" Tianlong said, his tone resigned, yet resolute and laced with anger. After all, having just arrived in the divine realm, to face such a great disaster was something he could not accept.
"That would be for the best!" Zhao Xiaoyu nodded.
"If that's the case, then I will leave with him!" Lu Fan stated directly. "Since we came together, we should naturally face difficulties together. This is only right and proper!"
"If you leave, it might cause unnecessary trouble!" Zhao Xiaoyu shook her head. "After all, your departure requires the approval of a Heavenly God, but a person of the beast race does not, because every person who becomes a god must be on a register!"