The atmosphere in the hall froze for an instant.
The officials really had been startled by this man, and his behavior really had left them utterly speechless-
Ever since the little one had begun choosing wooden carvings, not a single footstep had sounded in the hall.
This man must have been watching from behind the screen all along, only deciding to reveal himself after seeing the little one casually pour a handful of Gold Beans out of her purse.
The officials' gazes wandered over the stallholder for a while before finally settling on the newcomer's face.
Their eyes said, plain as day-
Just how desperately short of money was this lousy sect of yours?!
The toy stallholder: "..."
The Heavenly Origin Sect's leader: "..."
That was going too far!!
Those who achieved great things did not fuss over trifles. The Heavenly Origin Sect's leader let his gaze wander for only a moment before returning it to the man at the head of the group, barely managing to conceal the excitement in his voice. "What do you say?"
Jiang Yanchuan raised his eyes, his emotionless gaze landing squarely on the newcomer. After a long moment, he suddenly laughed. "It would be my greatest honor."
The Heavenly Origin Sect's leader ordered his followers to bring over a dozen benches, converting the main house's front hall into a new classroom on the spot.
When the "founding heroes" in the surrounding side rooms heard that the sect leader would personally lecture the new followers, they all surged out of their rooms and crowded around outside, layer upon layer.
These powerful figures, who normally summoned wind and rain with a word, sat obediently on the narrow benches, doing their best to look innocent with just a hint of stupidity.
Every last one looked exceptionally