360: Chapter 301 360: Chapter 301 At that moment, the Jiang Family Head introduced to everyone the Patriarch along with three elders, making Jiang Tang and the others known to each other.
Jiang Tang also introduced the people he brought, explaining which noble clans they belonged to, as well as their names.
When those from the Jiang Family left, they had already heard about many noble clans inviting Jiang Tang to be their guest, as who in the Cultivation World wouldn’t desire the supreme elixirs in Jiang Tang’s possession.
Everyone was well aware that it was all a struggle for benefits.
Looking at the way those women regarded Jiang Tang, with such adoration in their eyes, perhaps they were captivated by the man of substantial ability before them.
Beauty loves a hero, and a hero loves beauty.
A capable being is often surrounded by beautiful women, a luxury only those with a charm and talent can possess.
“Master Jiang Tang, your tea leaves are too good, and what water did you use for the tea?
It tastes amazing.”
Patriarch Jiang, back when he was in the family, also paid great attention to what he consumed; he drank the spiritual tea from the Cultivation World, particularly the tea cultivated by their family, made with a unique brewing technique.
“Occasional fine tea, made with unique drinking water, heh, they’re but common quality.”
Jiang Tang tried to keep a low profile with his modesty, but nobody believed his words about being of common quality; if such talent was considered common, what they had drunk before must have been dregs.
“Heh, Master Jiang Tang is indeed extraordinary in his offerings.
We, who are by your side, hope you would provide us with more guidance.”
The Jiang Family Head commented as well.
“Yes, indeed!
Master Jiang Tang, you’ve seen that our clan isn’t very strong within the world of cultivators.
Please give us some instruction.
If you could bestow upon us more supreme elixirs and advanced cultivation techniques and spells, it would be even better.”
Great Elder Jiang shamelessly made this plea, which simply voiced the desires of their family’s hearts, not finding such requests to be too excessive.
As the Jiang Family Elders’ words rang out, other elders nodded in agreement, and all those of the Jiang Family present looked expectantly at Jiang Tang.
Jiang Tang, upon hearing Elder Jiang’s words, remained silent, causing the Jiangs to grow anxious, fearing he might not agree.
“Are you Jiang Family folks too greedy?
You want Jiang Tang’s cultivation spells and supreme elixirs, and you wish for him to teach you alchemy.
What can you give him in return?”
Dugu Yan’er was the first to voice her thoughts.
She adored Jiang Tang and naturally desired to possess everything about the man she loved, including his possessions and his future prospects.
Even if it meant sharing with these other girls, she wanted to protect her own interests, believing that she has a share in whatever Jiang Tang would hold in the future.
“Hmm, Dugu Yan’er is not wrong.
What does the Jiang Family have to offer in exchange?
Just an honorary position within the clan?”
Xuanyuan Mengting, called the chief wife, also spoke up.
The other girls chimed in, one after another.
With these girls speaking up, Jiang Tang kept silent; what he wanted was a commitment from the Jiang Family members, not for these people to actually sacrifice anything for him.
This commitment would be very useful for him when he builds up his power base.
This was his compromise, for how else could he establish a major force in the future without intertwining interests?
Only with the support and approval of many more people could his undertakings truly succeed.
Having said their piece, the Family Head and the three elders, attacked by the girls’ words, turned red-faced, but with their thick skins, they maintained an impassive demeanor.
Heads turned to look.
The company speaking on behalf of Jiang Tang indicated a share of his intentions; if individuals from the Ten Great Clans said so, then surely they had offered some benefits to Jiang Tang.
What kind of benefits could their clan offer Jiang Tang?
Jiang Tang might not value anything they had, with others in cultivation and power far surpassing them, all they had to offer were their own lives.
Patriarch Jiang was still the shrewdest of them all.
In order to ensure their family’s prosperity and future strength, to prevent being ousted from the ranks of top clans, they had only one strategy: strive.
Jiang Tang, undoubtedly ambitious, wouldn’t remain an ordinary Great Power Holder forever.
This young man who was already a Power Holder held limitless potential.
Should their family follow him, perhaps they would soar to great heights.
Instead of fearing other clans pushing them aside, were they to grow strong enough, they could even consume other clans.
Why fear being bullied then?
“Master Jiang Tang, just say the word, and we would go through fire and water for you.
From now on, we will follow your lead.
Whatever you wish to do, just command us, and we will support you to the best of our abilities.
Do you think this promise can warrant you sharing some cultivation techniques and supreme elixirs with us?”
No sooner had Patriarch Jiang spoken than the Jiang Family Head followed up:
“Indeed!
Master Jiang Tang, what we lack are resources.
Without enough resources, we may be left behind by other clans.
We only ask for your support, and we will abide by your deployment.”
The other three elders also made their commitments one after another.
As long as Jiang Tang supported their clan, they would all wholeheartedly support him.
After hearing their statements, Jiang Tang considered this to be a promise from them.
However, this was only spoken by those in charge and didn’t necessarily represent the consent of the entire clan.
“Do your words represent the will of the entire clan?”
Upon hearing Jiang Tang’s question, Patriarch Jiang and the others reckoned they had guessed correctly—this was precisely the confirmation Jiang Tang was waiting for.
“Yes, we represent everyone, the wishes of our entire clan,” Patriarch Jiang affirmed, with his son and the elders nodding in agreement.