Seeing that Fire Child was also being so polite to this bootlicker and even addressing him as an Immortal Envoy, Water Child was completely dumbfounded.
Senior Disciple Brother always acted strangely. Whatever he did was normal, but why was Fire Brother being so courteous too?
What was going on?
"Saint Shangqing is willing to see me? Good, good! Let's hurry over. We mustn't keep Saint Shangqing waiting!"
Upon hearing that Saint Shangqing was willing to meet him, Taibai Jinxing urged Fire Child to take him to see the Saint.
However, just then, Xian Junyu spoke up.
"Immortal Lord, there's no need to hurry. It won't make a difference if we wait a little."
Hearing this, Taibai immediately composed himself and said awkwardly, "My apologies, my apologies!"
Ever since arriving at Mount Kunlun, this was his first time meeting one of the Three Pure Ones. He was indeed rather excited.
After being turned away twice, his excitement this time was understandable.
"I heard that Immortal Lord came here under the Heavenly Emperor's decree to invite my Master to a banquet. May I ask whether that is true?"
Xian Junyu asked.
Although he already knew why Taibai had come, he still asked anyway. He was simply putting on a show of courtesy.
"That's right. I came here under the Heavenly Emperor's decree to invite the three Saints of Mount Kunlun to attend the Peach Banquet ten years from now. May I ask who you are...?"
Taibai Jinxing looked puzzled. He did not know why Xian Junyu was asking him this.
However, Xian Junyu's next words immediately made him happy.
"It's like this. My Master summoned me precisely because of this matter, and there shouldn't be any major problems!"
"However, my Master will be entering seclusion and may not be able to go. I should be the one to lead the disciples there at that time. I hope Immortal Lord won't take offense..."
As he spoke, Xian Junyu brought up his Master's seclusion. Since Master was not going anyway, there was no harm in making up an excuse.
It was also best to let Taibai know in advance.
"The Saint can't go...? What a pity. Still, it's excellent that Fellow Daoist can go. I will certainly welcome you at the Heavenly Court when the time comes!"
Although it was a pity that Saint Shangqing could not go, it was not a major issue. He had already expected that the Saint might not attend.
Besides, Xian Junyu was no ordinary person. Even a cultivator at the Taiyi Realm like him could not see through Xian Junyu's cultivation, which showed how profound it was.
More importantly, he had even dared to rebuke the Daoist Child serving the Saint. This clearly showed how high his status in the Interception Sect was.
The First Disciple of the Interception Sect was willing to go. That was already showing Saint Shangqing tremendous respect.
"Hahaha... Then we'll meet at the Heavenly Court. Immortal Lord, go see my Master. I should also go make some preparations!"
"Very well. Fellow Daoist, do as you please!"
After saying that, Xian Junyu walked straight out, summoned a cloud, and flew away.
Seeing him disappear in the blink of an eye, Taibai sighed in admiration. As expected of the Saint's First Disciple—his cultivation was truly formidable.
And so, Taibai Jinxing went to meet Tongtian. Just as Xian Junyu had said, Tongtian refused Taibai Jinxing on the grounds of entering seclusion, but said that he could have his First Disciple lead people there.
Xian Junyu did not return to his cave abode immediately. Instead, he went to Duobao's cave abode.
For this trip to the Heavenly Court, he planned to bring Duobao along. As for the other disciples, he would leave it to Duobao to find a few.
"Is Junior Disciple Duobao there?"
Standing outside Duobao's cave abode, Xian Junyu directly cast a Minor Divine Ability to transmit his voice.
Inside the cave abode, Duobao heard Senior Disciple Brother's voice and immediately came out.
"Senior Disciple Brother has come, yet Duobao failed to welcome you. My apologies..."
After opening the door and coming out, Duobao quickly bowed and apologized.
He had always been extremely respectful toward this Senior Disciple Brother. Partly because of his status, partly because of his cultivation—in short, Duobao admired him in every way.
"There's no need to be so formal, Junior Disciple!"
"Senior Disciple Brother, please come in!"
After ushering Senior Disciple Brother inside, Duobao brought out Immortal Tea and Immortal Fruits, then brought out two jars of Immortal Wine as well. He practically brought out every delicious thing he had.
It was clear that Xian Junyu held considerable prestige in Duobao's eyes.
"Senior Disciple Brother, please taste my food!"
Duobao immediately served Xian Junyu a cup of Immortal Tea and told him to eat and drink as he pleased. He had plenty of such things.
He had originally wanted to pour him some wine, but Xian Junyu refused.
He had come to discuss something with Duobao, not to feast. A cup of tea and a little food would be enough. As for the wine, he would pass.
"Junior Disciple Duobao, there's no need to be so courteous. I came to find you about something this time. The food is more than enough!"
Looking at the table full of dishes, Xian Junyu was speechless.
There were all kinds of Immortal Fruits and delicacies, some of which even he had never seen before. The quality of the Immortal Tea was also exceptionally high. Duobao's life was far too comfortable.
The cave abode was built to an extremely high standard as well, with all kinds of gemstones embedded in it. Xian Junyu even wondered whether he was the Senior Disciple Brother or Duobao was.
Compared with Duobao's cave abode, his own was truly nothing more than a shabby dwelling.
"Something? May I ask what brought Senior Disciple Brother here to find Duobao? No matter what it is, Duobao will do his utmost to accomplish it!"
Duobao looked full of confidence.
Although he did not know what it was, since Senior Disciple Brother had come to him, it must be something he could handle. Since he could handle it, what was there to worry about?
"There's no need for you to do your utmost. This matter will be very easy!"
"Haotian of the Heavenly Court sent someone to invite Master to a banquet. Master doesn't want to go personally, so he plans to have me lead some people there. That was why I immediately thought of you, Junior Disciple!"
Without explaining much, Xian Junyu simply wanted Duobao to accompany him.
Explaining too much would only waste time. He had no time to explain—there were still other matters to attend to.
"Attend a banquet at the Heavenly Court?"
Hearing that they were going to the Heavenly Court, Duobao was surprised and deeply puzzled.
As a Personal Disciple of a Saint, he looked down on Haotian of the Heavenly Court, as did everyone else. Duobao was no exception.
He was a Personal Disciple of a Saint, while Haotian was merely a Daoist Child of a Saint. There was a difference between a disciple and a Daoist Child. A Daoist Child was more like a servant, so how could one compare with a disciple?
Moreover, as far as he knew, Master Tongtian had always disliked Haotian. Why would he agree to attend some banquet? Strange...
"Senior Disciple Brother, forgive me for speaking out of turn. Master has always disliked Haotian. Why would he agree to attend a banquet this time?"
Duobao asked in confusion.
He had a feeling that this matter was not so simple, but he could not say exactly what was wrong.
Xian Junyu took a sip of tea before saying calmly:
"Master naturally doesn't want to go, and he certainly wouldn't have his disciples go either. He was merely persuaded by me!"
As soon as he heard this, Duobao instantly found it reasonable.
Master definitely would not go, but if Senior Disciple Brother had spoken up, things were different. Everything made sense now.
"This matter concerns our Interception Sect, so we have no choice but to go. The fact that Master agreed shows that this matter is no simple affair. Junior Disciple, find a few reliable junior brothers and sisters. Ten years from now, you can accompany me there!"
"You don't need to worry about anything else. When the time comes, just avoid being discourteous and eat and drink to your heart's content. As for everything else, I will handle it personally!"
He was bringing Duobao and the others along merely to bolster appearances. As for what they would actually do, he would have to handle it himself.
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