Invite Duobao to Bring People Along

Seeing the Fire Child being so polite to this lackey, even calling him an Immortal Envoy, the Water Child was completely dumbfounded.

The Senior Disciple Brother always acted strangely, so anything he did was normal, but why was Brother Fire being so nice too?

What was going on here?

"The Saint is willing to see me? Excellent, excellent, let's hurry over, don't keep the Saint waiting!"

Hearing that Saint Shangqing was willing to see him, Taibai Jinxing urged the Fire Child to go meet the Saint.

But just then, Xian Junyu also spoke up.

"Immortal Lord, no need to rush, there's no hurry!"

At this, Taibai quickly composed himself and said apologetically, "How rude of me, how rude of me!"

Ever since arriving at Mount Kunlun, this was the first time he was about to meet a Saint among the Three Pure Ones, and he was genuinely a bit excited.

Having been turned away twice already, his excitement this time was understandable.

"I heard that the Immortal Lord has come this time on the Heavenly Emperor's orders to invite my master to a banquet. Is that true?"

Xian Junyu asked.

Though he already knew the purpose of the visit, he still asked, mainly out of polite formality.

"Yes, I have come this time on the Heavenly Emperor's decree, to invite the three Saints of Mount Kunlun to the Peach Banquet ten years from now. May I ask who you are, Daoist friend..."

Taibai Jinxing looked puzzled, unsure why Xian Junyu was bringing this up.

But the next moment, Xian Junyu's words made him cheer up.

"It's like this—my master summoned me precisely for this matter. There shouldn't be any major issue!"

"However, my master is going into seclusion and may not be able to attend. I will likely lead the disciples there instead. I hope the Immortal Lord won't mind..."

As he spoke, Xian Junyu brought up the seclusion as an excuse. Since his master wasn't going anyway, making up a reason didn't matter.

It was better to let Taibai know in advance.

"The Saint cannot attend... what a pity. But it's still excellent that you, Daoist friend, can go. I will surely welcome you at the Heavenly Court!"

Though it was a shame that Saint Shangqing couldn't come, it wasn't a big deal—he hadn't really expected a Saint to attend anyway.

And this Xian Junyu was no ordinary person. Even as a Taiyi Realm cultivator, Taibai couldn't see through his cultivation level, which showed how profound it was.

More importantly, he had dared to scold the Saint's close attendant Daoist Child, proving his high status within the Jie Sect.

For the Jie Sect's Senior Disciple to attend was already a great show of respect from Saint Shangqing.

"Haha... then we'll meet at the Heavenly Court. Immortal Lord, go see my master. I should start preparing as well!"

"Very well, Daoist friend, go ahead!"

With that, Xian Junyu walked out, mounted a cloud, and flew off.

Watching him vanish in the blink of an eye, Taibai sighed in admiration—truly worthy of the Saint's First Disciple, his cultivation was astonishing.

And so, Taibai Jinxing went to see Tongtian, who, just as Xian Junyu had said, refused him on the grounds of seclusion but agreed to let his Senior Disciple lead some disciples.

Meanwhile, Xian Junyu didn't return to his Cave Dwelling right away. Instead, he went to Junior Disciple Duobao's Cave Dwelling.

For this trip to the Heavenly Court, he planned to bring Duobao along. As for the other disciples, he'd let Duobao pick a few at random.

"Is Junior Disciple Duobao present?"

Standing outside Duobao's Cave Dwelling, Xian Junyu cast a small sound-transmission technique.

Inside the cave, Duobao heard the Senior Disciple Brother's voice and immediately went out.

"Senior Disciple Brother has come, and I failed to welcome you from afar. How rude of me..."

Opening the door and stepping out, Duobao quickly bowed in apology.

He had always held great respect for this Senior Disciple Brother—both in terms of status and cultivation. In short, he admired him on many levels.

"Junior Disciple, no need for such formalities!"

"Senior Disciple Brother, please come in!"

After ushering the Senior Disciple Brother inside, Duobao brought out Immortal Tea, Immortal Fruit, and even two jars of Immortal Wine, laying out almost all the finest food and drink he had.

Clearly, Xian Junyu commanded considerable respect in Duobao's eyes.

"Senior Disciple Brother, please help yourself to my humble offerings!"

Duobao directly served Xian Junyu a cup of Immortal Tea and told him to eat and drink freely—he had plenty of these things.

He was about to pour the wine, but Xian Junyu declined.

He had come to discuss something with Duobao, not to feast. A cup of tea and a few snacks were enough; drinking could wait.

"Junior Disciple Duobao, no need to be so polite. I came to talk to you about something. This spread is more than enough!"

Looking at the table full of food, Xian Junyu was speechless.

All kinds of Immortal Fruit and delicacies—some he had never even seen before—and the Immortal Tea was of exceptionally high quality. Duobao was living far too comfortably.

His Cave Dwelling was also exceptionally grand, studded with all sorts of gems. Xian Junyu almost wondered who was really the Senior Disciple Brother here—him or Duobao.

Compared to Duobao's, his Cave Dwelling truly was a humble abode.

"Something afoot? This Humble One wonders what matter brings Senior Disciple Brother to seek Duobao—whatever it is, Duobao will give it his all!"

Duobao wore a look of utter confidence.

Though he didn't know what the matter was, since Senior Disciple Brother had come to find him, it must be something he could handle. And if he could handle it, what was there to worry about?

"No need for your all—this time, the task is quite easy!"

"The Heavenly Court's Haotian sent someone to invite Master to a banquet. Master doesn't wish to go in person and intends to send me in his stead. That's when I immediately thought of you, Junior Brother!"

Without much explanation, Xian Junyu simply told Duobao to accompany him.

Explaining too much would waste time—he had no leisure for that, as there were still matters to attend to.

"A banquet at the Heavenly Court?"

Hearing they were going to the Heavenly Court, Duobao was surprised, yet also puzzled.

As a Saint's Personal Disciple, no one looked up to the Heavenly Court's Haotian, and Duobao was no exception.

He was a Saint's Personal Disciple, while Haotian was merely a Saint's Daoist Child—there was a difference between a disciple and a Daoist Child. A Daoist Child was more like a servant; how could they compare to a disciple?

And from what he knew, Master Tongtian had always disliked Haotian. Why would he agree to attend some banquet? Strange...

"Senior Disciple Brother, forgive this Junior Brother's impertinence—Master has never favored Haotian. Why would he agree to attend this banquet now?"

Duobao asked, confused.

He felt there was more to this matter, yet he couldn't quite put his finger on what was wrong.

Xian Junyu took a sip of tea and said calmly:

"Master naturally doesn't want to go, nor would he send disciples. It's just that this elder brother managed to persuade him!"

Hearing this, Duobao instantly felt it made sense.

Master certainly wouldn't go, but if Senior Disciple Brother spoke up, that changed everything—it all fell into place.

"This matter concerns our Jie Sect, so we have no choice but to attend. That Master agreed shows it's no simple affair. Junior Brother, find a few reliable Junior Brothers and Junior Disciple Sisters, and in ten years, come with me."

"You needn't worry about much—just don't be rude, eat and drink your fill. As for the rest, this elder brother will handle it personally."

Bringing Duobao and the others along was merely for show. As for the specifics, he would have to manage them himself.