394: Explain your purpose

Not far from the Qingtian Sect Main Hall.

Li Big Saber led the four Yellow-Robed Elders slowly towards the Main Hall.

When they saw the lush enlightenment tea tree planted beside the Main Hall, the four were once again shocked.

Although enlightenment tea was not rare for top Great Emperor Cultivators like them, only the Qingtian Sect could afford to plant an enlightenment tea tree casually as a landscaping tree in the Main Hall.

The four followed Li Big Saber. As soon as they arrived in front of the Main Hall, Li Big Saber bowed and saluted inside the Main Hall, saying, "Reporting to Sect Master, the visitors have been brought."

“Mm, let them in.” As soon as Li Big Saber finished speaking, Jiang Chen's faint voice came from within.

“Yes, Sect Master!”

Li Big Saber bowed in assent, then said to the four Yellow-Robed Elders, "You may enter yourselves."

“Yes, Elder!”

The four Yellow-Robed Elders bowed in salute, then tidied their robes and carefully stepped into the Main Hall, quickly walking to the center of the great hall with their heads lowered, then knelt on the ground, performing a kneeling bow to Jiang Chen.

“This humble one greets Immortal Grandfather!” The four knelt prostrate on the ground and shouted loudly.

“Mm, rise.” Jiang Chen sat on the main seat, glanced at the four kneeling in salute, and said with a smile.

Although he knew that the four were definitely here to find a patron, as the Sect Master, he couldn't show it. He had to let the four state their intentions themselves.

“Many thanks, Immortal Grandfather!” The four Yellow-Robed Elders thanked him and respectfully stood up.

“You four have had a edge with This Sect Master, so please take your seats and we can discuss what brings you here.”

Seeing the four Yellow-Robed Elders stand up, Jiang Chen spoke again.

At this moment, four banquet tables had already been set up in the Main Hall, laden with various spiritual fruits such as longevity fruit and dragon scale fruit, as well as brewed enlightenment tea and spiritual wine.

Since these four had come to visit him, he certainly couldn't be rude; he had to host a banquet to entertain them.

“Many... many thanks, Immortal Grandfather!”

Glancing at the two banquet tables on each side of the Main Hall, the four Yellow-Robed Elders thanked him with a look of pleasant surprise, then two by two, they took their seats at the banquet tables.

They never dreamed that Jiang Chen would be so unpretentious. Not only did he summon them, but he also hosted a banquet to entertain them, which was truly unexpected.

As soon as the four Yellow-Robed Elders sat down at the banquet tables, they were once again shocked by the items on the tables.

Although they had all seen and eaten the things on the table, each item was incredibly precious.

In particular, the five longevity fruits on one of the fruit plates stirred their hearts the most.

After all, these things were only found in the Stone Valley Forbidden Ground, and even if they went in to seize the fruits, it would be a near-death experience.

Now, there were five longevity fruits on each of their tables, which was truly extravagant.

“Gulp!”

The four Yellow-Robed Elders sat by the banquet tables, staring at the items on them, constantly swallowing their saliva.

What they wanted to eat most right now were the longevity fruits on the table.

Because, at their stage, their own Lifespan had long been depleted, and they relied entirely on treasures that increased Lifespan to sustain their lives.

Now, five thousand years of Lifespan were laid out on the table, which was a fatal temptation for them, but without Jiang Chen's word, they dared not touch them.

Seeing that the four Yellow-Robed Elders only stared at the items on the table and swallowed their saliva after sitting down, yet dared not eat.

Jiang Chen smiled and said to the four, "Don't just look, help yourselves to the spiritual fruits and spiritual wine first. We can talk about business after you've eaten your fill."

Since he had set out these items, they were meant to be eaten, so it was fine even if the four ate them all.

“Many thanks, Immortal Grandfather, many thanks, Immortal Grandfather! Then we humble ones shall not be polite.”

Hearing Jiang Chen's words, the four Yellow-Robed Elders thanked him with ecstatic expressions, then all grabbed the longevity fruits on the table and devoured them in large mouthfuls.

In no time, they had swallowed all five longevity fruits.

“Heh, is that enough? If not, This Sect Master can have someone pick some more for you?”

Seeing the four Yellow-Robed Elders eat five longevity fruits so quickly, Jiang Chen asked with a smile.

Facing Jiang Chen's question, the four Yellow-Robed Elders blushed, waving their hands awkwardly.

“Immortal Grandfather, that’s enough, enough, we’re all full.”

“Yes, yes, Immortal Grandfather, our appetites are very small; we’re full after eating these few fruits.”

After the four finished speaking, they sat by the banquet tables, awkwardly lowering their heads, not daring to look at Jiang Chen.

Although Jiang Chen had just told them to eat their fill of spiritual fruits and spiritual wine before discussing business.

But they had eaten the longevity fruits so vigorously, already disregarding their old faces, how could they dare ask Jiang Chen to pick more for them?

If they really did that, Jiang Chen might just blast them on the spot.

“Hehe, since you’re full, then tell me your intentions. You wouldn’t have come to pay your respects to This Sect Master just to get chummy, would you?”

Seeing the four Yellow-Robed Elders looking awkward, Jiang Chen smiled and changed the subject.

Hearing Jiang Chen ask about their intentions.

The four Yellow-Robed Elders exchanged glances, then all stood up, walked to the center of the great hall, knelt prostrate on the ground, and said in unison to Jiang Chen, "Reporting to Immortal Grandfather, we humble ones have come this time to seek a position in Immortal Grandfather's Sect, to serve Immortal Grandfather, and we hope Immortal Grandfather will grant our request."

“Oh, seeking a position?”

Jiang Chen heard this, feigned a slight doubt, and then fell into contemplation.

Although he had long guessed that the four Yellow-Robed Elders' intentions were probably just that, as the Sect Master, he still had to put on a show. He couldn't let the four know his thoughts, nor could he agree too readily.

Seeing that Jiang Chen did not speak after they had finished, the four Yellow-Robed Elders knelt on the ground as if on pins and needles.

Just as they wondered if they had eaten too many longevity fruits and caused Jiang Chen to be disgusted.

Jiang Chen's voice rang in the ears of the four.

“This Sect indeed still lacks a batch of Great Emperor Experts to fill various positions within the Sect.”

“Since you four have this idea, you can go to the square and find This Sect's Grand Elder to participate in a test. After passing the test, he will arrange a position for you.”

Jiang Chen finished speaking, took a light sip of the enlightenment tea that Liu Shu handed to his lips, and calmly looked at the four kneeling individuals.

Currently, there is a group of Great Emperor Experts waiting for testing in the square. If the four Yellow-Robed Elders hurry, they can take the test together.

“Many thanks, Immortal Grandfather, we humble ones will definitely pass the test and serve Immortal Grandfather!” Hearing Jiang Chen agree, the four Yellow-Robed Elders excitedly kowtowed repeatedly to Jiang Chen.

“Alright, alright, hurry to the square for the test. It's not too late to thank me after you pass the test.”

Seeing the four Yellow-Robed Elders kowtow repeatedly in thanks, Jiang Chen quickly waved his hand to stop them.

The four Yellow-Robed Elders only had a chance for a test now; if they didn't pass, they would be sent back to their hometown. He couldn't let the four thank him excessively, otherwise, it would be awkward when sending them home.

“Yes, Immortal Grandfather, we humble ones will go to the square for the test now.”

The four Yellow-Robed Elders agreed, kowtowed a few more times to Jiang Chen, then quickly stood up, slowly exited the great hall, and rushed towards the Qingtian Sect square from which they had come.