Chapter 1786: My Talent Is Poor?

Report to the Hall Master, there really is a major matter, and it actually concerns the life-and-death survival of my Hall of Longevity, so I'm asking the Hall Master to decide.

A matter of life and death?

Seeing Steward Li's solemn expression and his tone so firm and decisive, the Hall Master of the Hall of Longevity blinked slightly, his mind flooded with countless thoughts.

A matter concerning the life-and-death survival of his Hall of Longevity? What matter?

He's only just entered seclusion not long ago, and before that he had already arranged all the sect's affairs properly.

Besides, although his Hall of Longevity isn't a top-tier power in the Immortal Realm, it is still a regional hegemon.

Not just any trivial matter could affect the foundation of their Hall of Longevity.

Putting other things aside, since it has risen to a matter of life and death for their Hall of Longevity, this must at least be a major event affecting the entire Azure-Jade Immortal City.

If such a major event has occurred, why haven't others come to report it?

His heart was full of doubt, brimming with question marks, and at the same time his gaze toward Steward Li turned strange; finally he spoke a sentence.

What is it? Speak truthfully.

Yes.

Hearing that, Steward Li respectfully responded and then proceeded to recount Ye Zhangqing's matter in detail.

At first, the Hall Master of the Hall of Longevity furrowed his brow and listened attentively, but after hearing just a few sentences he felt something was off—what sort of nonsense is this?

Could there be a twist later? Thinking that, he forced himself to keep listening.

But Steward Li rattled on endlessly, and the Hall Master of the Hall of Longevity grew more and more bewildered; finally he realized that Steward Li simply wanted to poach someone—a young person with decent cooking skills.

However, because the Fifth Elder of the Guo family is present, he lacks confidence acting alone, so he wants me to step forward personally to make the Fifth Elder wary.

Huh???

Having confirmed that the matter was exactly as such, with no twist, the Hall Master of the Hall of Longevity's eyes turned icy cold; even through the Formation Light Curtain one could feel that chill.

Not giving Steward Li a chance to speak, he directly interrupted.

Is this the major matter concerning the sect's survival that you spoke of?

Yes, this subordinate dares not....................

Do you want to die?

Huh??? What do you mean, Hall Master? I'm doing this for the sake of the sect.

For the sect's sake? Over such a trivial matter, you dare to disturb my seclusion?

This matter is not small, Hall Manager................

Li, are you really trying to test the sharpness of my blade?

Seeing Steward Li still wearing an innocent look, the Hall Master of the Hall of Longevity completely erupted.

If you want to poach someone, go ahead and poach; if you can't, then forget it.

A junior, and moreover a person from the lower realm, not even an Immortal Chef—what do you want me to step out for?

Leaving aside the seclusion matter, he is the Hall Master of the Hall of Longevity in full stature—doing such a trifling thing himself, has he lost all face?

At this moment, the Hall Master of the Hall of Longevity was gritting his teeth almost to breaking, glaring at Steward Li with a ferocious expression.

If not for the Formation barrier, he would have already lunged forward and given him a big beating—has this guy been drinking fake liquor too much, or did his brain get caught in a door, to bother him over such a trifle?

But even faced with the Hall Master of the Hall of Longevity already blazing with anger, Steward Li abandoned his usual smoothness and experience, steeled himself, and continued speaking.

Hall Master, this Ye Zhangqing kid is absolutely no ordinary child; although he comes from the lower realm, his culinary skill is superb, and he is also versed in medicinal cuisine—his methods are so profound that I cannot hope to match them.

Even speaking without exaggeration, within our Hall of Longevity, there are hardly any who can compare to him in culinary skill.

Enough.

Steward Li still wanted to say more, but the Hall Master of the Hall of Longevity was utterly furious, not giving him a chance to continue, and roared to interrupt.

Li, I'll say this one last time: don't bother me with these trivial matters.

By this point, if Steward Li had any sense left, he should have stopped right there.

But he is like a turtle swallowing a weight—determined as iron, neck stiff, he still wants to keep speaking.

Please calm your anger, Hall Master; I implore you to have a meal and taste Ye Zhangqing's craftsmanship—if you are not satisfied, I am willing to accept whatever disposition you decree.

Steward Li is truly determined to poach this person; even facing the Hall Master of the Hall of Longevity whose anger is gradually rising, he shows not the slightest retreat.

He truly presents a posture ready to confront head-on.

Speaking, Steward Li bowed deeply again; yet facing such an obstinate Steward Li, the Hall Master of the Hall of Longevity's anger actually faded somewhat.

This Steward Li is also a veteran of the Hall of Longevity; in the past, within the Hall of Longevity, he could be counted among the few pillars of strength.

His cultivation is decent, his handling of affairs is experienced and solid, and he is quite favored by him.

He has never shown such behavior before.

Today, Steward Li's series of abnormal actions also made the Hall Master of the Hall of Longevity secretly doubtful—could it be that this matter really has something off? Is that kid truly as uncanny as he claims?

His gaze fixed firmly on the deeply bowing Steward Li, he remained silent for a long time.

The Hall Master of the Hall of Longevity remained silent, and Steward Li made no move; it felt as if he were saying, 'If you don't speak today, then I'll just keep kneeling like this.'

Finally, after a while, the Hall Master of the Hall of Longevity coldly said.

Get up; I will go tomorrow.

Thank you, Hall Master.

Hearing that, Steward Li hurriedly thanked him; with the Hall Master stepping forward, that old fogey of the Guo family is nothing to fear.

Then, taking advantage of the Guo family's lack of reaction, we will seize Ye Zhangqing with the speed of thunder—before they can even cover their ears.

However, just as Steward Li's words fell, the Hall Master of the Hall of Longevity coldly said.

Don't rush to thank me; if that kid isn't as miraculous as you say, remember your own words.

Having said that, without waiting for Steward Li's reply, the Formation was directly cut off; obviously, if Ye Zhangqing fails to enter the Hall Master of the Hall of Longevity's eyes, then Steward Li is just waiting for punishment.

As for that, Steward Li completely disregards it; he has absolute confidence in Ye Zhangqing's culinary skill.

There's a saying that's not false: although Ye Zhangqing is not yet an immortal chef, his Chúyì is such that there really aren't many people in the Hall of Longevity who can match him, and even that is a conservative statement.

Ye Zhangqing didn't know yet, but Steward Li had already set his sights on him and had even taken action, even inviting the Hall Master of the Hall of Longevity out.

Ye Zhangqing was completely unaware of this, and also didn't know that a "bloody storm" was about to arrive tomorrow.

At this moment, Ye Zhangqing was resting in his room, while on the other side, the entrance from Zhu Tian Wan Jie to the Immortal Realm.

At the bottom of that inverted mountain peak, at this moment, Xu Jie, who had passed through the Immortal Ascension Path, glared with wide eyes at the several Immortal Realm disciples before him, his eyes full of anger, his face as dark as the bottom of a pot, his teeth gritted making a creaking sound as he roared.

"What are you saying? My talent is low? I, Xu San, am indeed a famous young Heavenly Pride."