317: Chapter 279 317: Chapter 279 The two of them were muttering to each other, and the Elixir Peak Master felt that something was amiss, so he followed them to the Sect Leader’s residence, determined not to let this nameless youngster put on airs in front of the Sect Leader.
If this kid says bad things about us in front of the Sect Leader, we must catch him red-handed.
Jiang Tang, following the Sect Leader’s voice, wondered how such an insignificant person like him from the past could know where the Sect Leader lived?
Even if he knew, he shouldn’t go there.
The Sect Leader is an exalted figure, how could he have the time to meet someone as unimportant as him?
That he has time to meet such an insignificant person now must only be for the sake of some benefit.
Jiang Tang would not be so naive as to believe that the North City Immortal Sect’s Sect Leader would be so approachable and seek a meeting without any motive of gain.
Who would believe it if you said that out loud?
A nobody from the past could never even dream that the Sect Leader would meet with him.
Since he had already met so many Family Heads of noble clans, he felt not the slightest bit nervous about meeting the Sect Leader now.
If he wasn’t nervous meeting the Family Heads of noble clans, the Sect Leader of the North City Immortal Sect was even less intimidating.
Upon arriving at the Sect Leader’s residence, Jiang Tang saw that it truly was a feng shui treasure, the place within the North City Immortal Sect with the densest spiritual energy, the most luxurious abode.
The place was like a palace, a golden and glittering great hall; the residence of the Sect Leader was just like that of a wealthy household.
Atop this mountain, surrounded by spiritual energy, it felt as if he had entered the Immortal Realm.
The Immortal Palaces in the sky would not be too far-fetched to compare; the Sect Leader of the North City Immortal Sect really knew how to enjoy life.
If there were three palaces and six courtyards inside, fairies delivering peaches, and either the Heavenly Mother or the Sect Leader’s daughter who was like a princess, it would indeed be a fairyland on earth!
Jiang Tang entered the Sect Leader’s residence, where there was a conference palace, but the Sect Leader wasn’t meeting him there.
Instead, he was received in a living room within his personal quarters as if he were an old friend.
The Peak Master of Refining Artifacts was also present.
The arrival of Jiang Tang made these two old fellows take notice of his appearance, and they couldn’t help nodding in understanding, no wonder so many girls liked Jiang Tang; so this was what the young man looked like, the very image of the handsome young man in dramas.
Such a man, having such looks along with such talents, was bound to be irresistible to women.
No wonder the old foxes from those major families were willing to throw their family’s daughters at Jiang Tang, even with no name nor formal relationship, to follow him.
Jiang Tang hadn’t met the Sect Leader before, and he didn’t know which of the two men in the living room was the Sect Leader, and who was the other.
“Jiang Tang has come to pay respects to both of you.
May I know which one of you is the Sect Leader?”
The two men were seated in the living room, positioned as host and guest rather than as superior and subordinate.
They were sitting on cushions like old friends, with a table between them.
Jiang Tang bowed his greeting, and one of them gestured for him to take a seat, inviting him to sit down.
“You’re Jiang Tang?
Please take a seat, young man!
I am the Sect Leader.”
The garments worn by the Sect Leader and the other middle-aged man were white.
They seemed to be wearing their own clothes rather than the robes of the Immortal Sect, perhaps indicating a casual dress code.
Jiang Tang had seen some TV dramas in his past life where the Sect Leaders wore very distinctive garments.
Some had symbolic meanings, denoting status, like a special uniform.
The Sect Leader of the North City Immortal Sect was now dressed in a plain white robe, his outfit like that of an ordinary cultivator or a young person who favored white attire.
The Sect Leader, who had also been young once, wore a white robe, not just a fashion for the young, perhaps out of personal preference.
Most distinctively, his belt was golden, as was the jade band holding his hair.
The other middle-aged man was also robed in white, as if it was the distinct apparel of the North City Immortal Sect, with blue trimming on the collar of the white clothing.
The man’s white clothing was edged with gold, a subtle difference that set it apart from other garments of the Immortal Sect.
Jiang Tang sized up these two men, and they were also scrutinizing him closely.
They observed that Jiang Tang, despite his youth, had a cultivation level equal to that of the Sect Leader—both in the Spirit Mansion realm—yet they could feel that this young man seemed to have a higher cultivation than even theirs.
This feeling persisted as the Sect Leader observed the young man, trying to glimpse the mystery behind him.
The Elixir Peak Master could sense that this young man’s cultivation was higher than his own; only a month ago, his Nascent Soul had finally advanced to the Ocean Wheel.
Just as he felt he had taken another step on the path towards becoming a Flying Immortal, he saw this young man whose cultivation was already higher than his, despite his tender years.
His prior confidence took a hit upon encountering Jiang Tang.
Did this young man have to be such a monster?
He must be in his early twenties, right?
How could his cultivation be higher than his own?
He was over a hundred years old, after all!
“You must be Jiang Tang, right?
I am the Peak Master of Artifact Refining.
I hear you’ve visited my female Disciple.
It’s not good for a man to enter a woman’s quarters.”
“Oh, I’ve met the Master of Refining Artifacts Peak.
Weiwei invited me to her courtyard for a meal, how could I refuse?
Besides, we’re friends, and there’s also a girl in her courtyard.”
“Hmm, where are they then?”
“After we ate and drank, they went into the room to cultivate, and I was so bored!”
“That’s not right!
You have an invisibility spell, right?
I didn’t see you when I came looking for you.”
“Is the Invisibility Spell so amazing?
Many people in the Cultivation World have this kind of spell.
Alright!
Even foreigners who come to the Cultivation World, and the terrorists this time, have invisibility spells.
This kind of eye technique spell is just an ordinary technique that’s abundant everywhere.” Jiang Tang raised an eyebrow and said.
“Well, you do have a point.
You mentioned drinking, could you also invite us two old fellows for a couple of drinks?” the Sect Leader said amusingly.
“Of course, but there’s no meat here.
How can we drink without meat?” Jiang Tang felt as if he was chatting with two friends he had known for decades, completely at ease.
“Young man, we may lack nothing else here, but meat?”
“Then I think what the Sect Leader and Peak Master lack is fine wine and my company for drinking.”
“Hehe, not bad, not bad.
I’ll provide the delicacies, young man, you provide the fine wine, Refining Artifacts Peak Master, what will you contribute?”
“My company, hahaha.” The Master of Refining Artifacts Peak was playing the fool.
Jiang Tang took out some fine wine, contained in a two-pound clay jar.
“Young man, this one jar isn’t enough for me.
Can you be a bit more generous?” The Master of Refining Artifacts Peak could already smell the wine as soon as Jiang Tang took it out.
“My meat has arrived.” The Sect Leader actually carried delicacies with him, pulling out a plate of food from his storage bag, including meat and some peanuts and side dishes.
“Don’t underestimate these two pounds of wine.
Just wait until you’ve had a couple of drinks, you’ll understand its strength.
If you want to drink more, it’ll depend on your ability, huh huh.”
Jiang Tang poured the wine for them.
“Let’s see what comes of it.
I want to see if drinking such fine wine will make me drunk.”
“I don’t think two pounds of wine will be enough.”
“Don’t boast too soon.
Just drink this wine first, and let’s not end up face down later on.”
“How can this young man underestimate us?
We two old fellows have eaten more salt than you’ve eaten rice, and we don’t believe that your capacity for alcohol could be better than ours.”
“I also know that you Jiang are still hot in old age, and you know how to take advantage of your age.
But abilities aren’t necessarily greater with age compared to the younger generation.
Have a couple of drinks first, then we’ll talk.”
Having said that, Jiang Tang lifted his wine cup, gave them a toast, and then sipped his wine in little gulps.
He had already drunk quite a bit before, but those drinks, for him, were now transformed into spiritual energy, especially after soaking in the hot springs, the alcohol was long gone from his system.
The Sect Leader first sniffed the wine, then took a small sip, realizing it was the best wine he’d had in a hundred years.
Drinking the wine sip by sip, he discovered it turned into rich spiritual energy in his belly.
No wonder the young man’s cultivation was progressing so fast; this wine must have played a big role!
The Master of Refining Artifacts Peak had the same thought.
Being able to drink such fine wine made him feel his life was worth living.
“Excellent wine…”
As the two of them set down their cups, Jiang Tang filled them up again.
They couldn’t wait to take another drink.
“Don’t just focus on the wine, eat some dishes,” Jiang Tang said as he unreservedly enjoyed the food.
Fine wine he had in abundance, but delicacies were not guaranteed every day.
“We were so preoccupied with drinking that we forgot about the food.
Let’s eat, let’s eat.”
After merely a bite of food, the two were already asking for more wine.
Jiang Tang generously poured them more.
His pets had brewed several jars of wine in his space in the last two days.
Even if these were finished, there would be more wine in a few days.
Another person came in through the main gate, standing there staring at them.
His face showed no anger, but his eyes betrayed him, burning with rage.