136: Strongest Recruitment Template Now Available

His explanation was full of holes.

As long as Jiang Chen wasn't an idiot, he wouldn't believe that Huyan Zhuo only sought a position in Qingtian Sect just to accompany Huyan Xiaoyao.

But he was aiming for Qingtian Sect's longevity fruit and Immortal Crystals, which he couldn't exactly say directly.

"Oh? Hehe!"

Looking at Huyan Zhuo's embarrassed old face, Jiang Chen laughed happily.

How could he possibly believe the nonsense that a dignified Great Emperor Peak Expert would join a sect just to accompany his granddaughter?

Things that could move a Great Emperor were nothing more than longevity fruit that increased lifespan, or Immortal Crystals that increased strength.

But what he wanted was for Huyan Zhuo to lead the Tianbao Chamber of Commerce to submit to Qingtian Sect; that way, he would not only gain a Great Emperor Peak Expert but also an epic treasure chest.

If Huyan Zhuo joined Qingtian Sect by himself now, Qingtian Sect would only gain one more Great Emperor Elder, and Jiang Chen would lose out on an epic treasure chest.

Jiang Chen smiled, preparing to reject Huyan Zhuo's request, which would cause him a loss.

He would find another opportunity later to make Huyan Zhuo lead the entire Tianbao Chamber of Commerce to submit.

But before he could refuse, the system's voice rang out in his mind.

[Ding, Strong Expert Recruitment Template Activated]

[Recruit one Quasi-Emperor Expert, reward two Rare Treasure Chests. Recruit one Great Emperor Expert, reward one epic treasure chest (This reward has no limit; you are rewarded with a chest for every expert recruited)]

"Damn it, you dog system, you always activate other templates right when I'm about to refuse."

Hearing the system activate the Strong Expert Recruitment Template, Jiang Chen cursed at the dog system with a look of exasperation.

Last time, when he was about to reject Bai Xiangling, the system activated the Affiliated Sect Template. Now that he was about to reject Huyan Zhuo, the dog system activated another Strong Expert Recruitment Template. It was truly shameless.

[Ding, a Peak Great Emperor has personally asked for a position in the sect. This is a good thing that increases the sect's strength, yet you insist on refusing them.]

[Therefore, in order to ensure you, the Host who won't lift a finger without profit, don't miss any opportunity to strengthen the sect, the system temporarily added this template.]

"Holy crap! Temporarily adding templates? You really won't miss any chance to make Qingtian Sect stronger."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Chen immediately swore.

The system had gone so far as to temporarily add templates just to make Qingtian Sect stronger. This meant he could essentially lie down and collect treasure chests.

After thanking the system's ancestors a hundred times.

Jiang Chen returned to his senses and pretended to look surprised at Huyan Zhuo. "Oh? So Fellow Daoist Huyan is also skilled in Artifact Forging? This Sect truly lacks an Artifact Forging Master. If you can pass This Sect's assessment, This Sect Master will allow you to join Qingtian Sect."

Now that the Strong Expert Recruitment Template was activated, he no longer needed to beat around the bush and find an opportunity to make Huyan Zhuo lead the Tianbao Chamber of Commerce to submit just to get an epic treasure chest.

As long as Huyan Zhuo passed the Illusion Demon Realm, he could replace Zhu Heizi and work day and night.

As for his compensation, occasionally rewarding him with an Immortal Crystal would surely make him weep with gratitude.

"Really?"

Huyan Zhuo was excited to hear Jiang Chen say that he could join Qingtian Sect as long as he passed the assessment. He replied, "Sect Master, please rest assured. This Old Man is the Strongest Artifact Forger in the Canglan Continent. If I have enough materials, This Old Man can even forge an ultimate dao emperor weapon."

Artifact Forging was his forte. No matter what Jiang Chen tested him on regarding Artifact Forging, he was absolutely confident he would pass.

He was definitely going to eat the longevity fruit on the table.

"Good. Continue eating the fruit for now. After you meet your granddaughter, This Sect Master will have someone take you for the test." Jiang Chen smiled and waved his hand, signaling Huyan Zhuo to continue eating.

Huyan Xiaoyao was already on her way to the Main Hall, so he wasn't in a rush.

After letting the grandfather and granddaughter meet, he would have Li Big Saber take Huyan Zhuo for the test. As soon as he passed, his Qingtian Sect would have added two more Peak Great Emperors.

"Many thanks, Sect Master. Then This Old Man won't be polite." Hearing Jiang Chen tell him to continue eating the fruit, Huyan Zhuo's eyes narrowed into slits.

He grabbed a longevity fruit and began eating it in large mouthfuls, swallowing one whole fruit in just two or three bites.

After finishing that one, he didn't stop, immediately grabbing the second fruit and continuing to devour it ravenously.

He now considered himself a member of Qingtian Sect, so he felt no discomfort while eating.

After all, Jiang Chen had told him to eat it, and as a Subordinate, he had to obey orders.

"Grandpa! Why are you here?"

Just as Huyan Zhuo was gorging himself on longevity fruit.

Huyan Xiaoyao walked into the Main Hall, staring blankly at Huyan Zhuo.

Just now, Li Big Saber had informed her that the Sect Master had summoned her to the Main Hall.

She had initially wondered why the Sect Master had summoned her, but now that she saw Huyan Zhuo, she understood.

This Old Thing really did come looking for Qingtian Sect. Judging by the scene, he seemed to be getting along well with the Sect Master. Had the two of them already agreed to make her leave Qingtian Sect and return to the Tianbao Chamber of Commerce in Zhongzhou?

"Hehe, Good Granddaughter, you suddenly lost contact, so Grandpa came here worried about you." Huyan Zhuo took a large bite of a longevity fruit and replied with a shameless grin.

"Hmph, Old Thing, I'm doing very well here. I'm not going back with you."

Huyan Xiaoyao thought Huyan Zhuo wanted to take her back, so she retorted and then bowed respectfully to Jiang Chen, saying, "Disciple greets the Sect Master. This disciple is doing well within the sect. I beg the Sect Master not to expel this disciple because of my grandfather."

After Huyan Xiaoyao finished speaking, she looked up slightly at Jiang Chen with hope, wanting to see what his attitude would be.

If Jiang Chen had truly made arrangements with her grandfather, then she would have no choice but to go back with Huyan Zhuo today. After all, she was only a ninth-tier Heavenly Venerate, and she couldn't contend against a Peak Great Emperor.

"Hehe, don't worry. Your grandfather didn't come here today to take you back, and I won't let anyone take away a disciple of Qingtian Sect." Jiang Chen replied with a chuckle, looking at Huyan Xiaoyao's hopeful gaze.

"That's right, Xiaoyao. Why would Grandpa take you back? You joined such a good sect; Grandpa is delighted!" Huyan Zhuo chimed in while eating longevity fruit.

His current mission was to quickly eliminate the six longevity fruit on the table.

If the test started later, he wouldn't have the chance.

"Ah! Not taking me back?"

Hearing the words of both Jiang Chen and Huyan Zhuo, Huyan Xiaoyu looked utterly bewildered again.

If they weren't taking her back, why call her to the Main Hall?

"Alright, Fellow Daoist Huyan. Since your granddaughter is here, have a short chat with her, and then go find This Sect's Great Elder. He will arrange your test."

Seeing that Huyan Xiaoyao had arrived, Jiang Chen didn't want to say much more.

Instead, he told Huyan Zhuo to quickly wrap things up and go take the test as soon as possible, as he was waiting to collect treasure chests.