The government was sending out wives, and I ended up with a princess from the previous dynasty!

Huang Yaoshi pondered the list in his mind. If he really killed all these people, then at least two-thirds of the people who went to sea this time would die!

Most of these people were from martial arts factions that were at odds with the imperial court.

They're all traitors, whether openly or secretly!

Last time, in Youyun County, none of the bigwigs that the imperial court really wanted to eliminate showed up.

Obviously, that trap was too fake; anyone with a brain could see through it at a glance.

As they expected, everyone who went fell into the trap.

This is a truly great opportunity!

With these people around, the Great Jing Dynasty could never achieve true stability.

With the imperial court sending so many experts this time, as long as we make good use of the Martial God Temple and operate it properly, it is not impossible to complete the mission!

Huang Yaoshi looked at the gradually boiling trench in front of him with a solemn expression. The bottle he had just thrown out contained the most poisonous substance on his body, which was a mixture of the venom of the Poison King Thousand-Year Ice Silkworm, the poison of the Golden Wave Flower, the Seven Star Begonia, the Manggu Toad, the Heartbeat, the Three Corpse Brain God Pill, and the Pregnancy Preservation and Changing Scripture Pill—seven extremely potent toxins!

Even a single drop of this toxin can poison an entire river of fish!

Although this is in the sea, the effect may be greatly reduced, but it should be fine to stimulate these octopus monsters.

Just as he had predicted, the octopus monsters awoke and launched a frenzied attack on the martial arts practitioners on the cliffside walkway!

The commotion in the trench also caught the attention of Jia Daoshi and his group.

After running over, Yuchi Zhenjin and his group were panting heavily, having already exhausted themselves. In order to replenish their strength, Jia Daoshi went to the edge of the trench and lured an octopus monster, cutting off a few tentacles in preparation for roasting and eating it.

When they saw the commotion in the trench behind them, they were completely dumbfounded!

When Huang Yaoshi arrived, he first saw the bronze gate that stretched straight to the sky, and then he saw Jia Daoshi and his group sitting in front of the bronze gate, roasting meat over a fire.

This godforsaken place... I don't know where they found this wood, it's crackling and popping as it burns right now.

Furthermore, Zhou Botong is the most outrageous. The octopus tentacles in other people's hands are all cut and processed, but he is the only one holding a whole tentacle!

It was placed on the fire and roasted, the entire tentacle sizzling and oozing oil under the heat of the flames!

This scene looks completely out of place with the atmosphere of the event!

On the shore not far away, the head of an octopus monster lay abandoned, looking rather pitiful.

Jia Daoshi sat between Yang Wang and Xiao Xiannv. The three of them were chatting enthusiastically. Jia Daoshi even pointed to Yang Wang's severed arm, as if asking his friend how he lost his arm.

Seeing this scene, Huang Yaoshi was a little dazed.

It's like you were originally going to a slaughterhouse to kill pigs, but now it feels like you've come to a brothel.

"Old Huang, why are you so slow? Come on, I grilled a whole octopus leg for us brothers, have a taste! The ingredients Jia Tisi brought, plus this octopus leg, are simply divine! Anyway, I don't care about anything else, even if we're stuck here, at least we won't lack food!" Zhou Botong waved enthusiastically at Huang Yaoshi!

Huang Yaoshi's face instantly darkened. He had poisoned the octopus inside!

When did you catch this octopus?

"Just when I arrived, you hadn't even set off yet. What's wrong?" Zhou Botong asked, puzzled.

"Oh... then it's alright." Huang Yaoshi smelled the aroma of grilled seafood in the air and couldn't help but swallow.

It really smells good!

However, he's not in the mood to eat this right now.

"Gentlemen, please pause for a moment, I have something to say first."

No one cares about him.

In this kind of environment, it's a rare chance to relax, and you're here to spoil everyone's fun?

Huang Yaoshi frowned and walked to Zhou Botong's side: "The first step of our mission is almost complete."

While grilling the octopus legs, Zhou Botong said, "Not bad! Huang Yaoshi, you're the most reliable. Did no one notice when you used that dirty trick? Oh my god! This octopus leg smells so good!"

Huang Yaoshi took a breath: "Stop busying yourself for now. We need to get ready to enter the Martial God Hall!"

Zhou Botong: "Hey Lao Huang, what's the rush? It's still early! That old bastard Zhan Yunqian hasn't even arrived yet. Let's take it easy and conserve our energy!"

Seeing the group of people in front of him looking completely defeated, Huang Yaoshi had no choice but to join them.

"Here, this piece is for you, it has the most meat!"

Zhou Botong took out his long knife and cut the octopus's tentacles in half.

Huang Yaoshi glanced around and saw that even a female knight like Feiyan was enjoying her meal, so he immediately followed suit.

Sprinkle the seasonings that Jia Daoshi gave you on top!

"Zizzizi!"

The aroma of spices and grilled octopus instantly assaulted my senses!

Up here!

These spices were brought by Jia Daoshi on a whim.

Originally a spice used on grilled fish, it also adds a unique flavor when used on grilled octopus legs!

The octopus meat has a chewy and bouncy texture. After being grilled, it becomes crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Chewing it feels like biting into a piece of chewing gum!

These days, people who live in the Central Plains year-round have almost never eaten this kind of thing. But once they start eating it, they find it delicious and can't stop eating it!

For Jia Daoshi, it was just a matter of missing a little bit of chopped green onion and minced garlic.

While eating, Yuchi Zhenjin said, "Old Huang, did no one see you make the move?"

Huang Yaoshi: "Confucius said: 'Do not talk while eating, do not talk while sleeping.'"

Yuchi Zhenjin: "..."

Just after Huang Yaoshi took a few bites, he suddenly discovered that warm currents were flowing from his limbs and bones, like rivers flowing into the sea, heading towards his dantian!

In an instant, my whole body felt warm and comfortable!

His internal strength also increased significantly!

The internal energy that had just been used up was replenished almost instantly!

Upon discovering this scene, Huang Yaoshi was overjoyed!

His internal strength had stagnated for countless years!

Now, eating these octopus legs has such amazing effects!

No wonder these guys are eating like they're starving ghosts reincarnated!

"How was it? The effect was alright, wasn't it?" Zhou Botong laughed. "At first, I didn't dare to eat this stuff either, but luckily Jia Tisi was the first to try it! With him taking the lead, things became much easier!"

"Excellent! Excellent!" Huang Yaoshi quickly finished the octopus leg in his hand, stood up and stretched his limbs: "Now that we've eaten, let's go and meet up with the various sects, lest they accuse us of having ulterior motives."

"I can't be left out of being a good person! I'll go too!"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Botong immediately perked up.