"Ha ha ha ha ha ha..."
Before the group even approached the hall doors, they heard that exaggerated laughter.
Soon enough.
An old man in moon-white Daoist robes came toward them from afar, surrounded by several demons.
His bearing was utterly otherworldly, and he looked every inch an enlightened cultivator, with the grace of an immortal. At first glance, there was not a trace of a demon's vicious aura about him...
Yet judging by the other demons' respectful attitudes, he was almost certainly the Azure Firmament Cave Master.
"I have been in seclusion for many days and did not know that honored envoys of the Heavenly Court would grace us with your presence... Please forgive me for failing to welcome you sooner."
Once he stopped before them, the old man stroked his beard and smiled, his voice warm and mellow.
Hearing such courteous words from him.
Long Zhi hurried forward a step and returned his greeting with cupped hands. "You are too kind, Cave Master. We came unannounced-we are the ones imposing on you."
The old man waved a hand with a smile and stepped aside from the hall doors.
"You are far too considerate, honored envoy. Everyone, please come inside. Come inside."
At this sight, all of them quietly breathed a sigh of relief.
Thank goodness...
Though the Azure Firmament Grotto's resources were unexpectedly formidable, its master seemed remarkably easy to speak to.
As for this recruitment mission.
Even if he refused, they presumably would not stir up too much trouble.
Each harboring their own thoughts, they followed the old man's lead into the great hall.
Inside, white jade paved the floor, and bronze tables stood in rows.
The long tables on either side were already laden with exquisite delicacies and spirit fruits, while fine wines gave off a