On the evening of the second day, the Yulin Riverside, the Qingyu Tower.

Two soft sedans walked through the bustling streets with pedestrians, stopped in front of the restaurant, and sat Zhou Jing and Ye Shunzhong respectively.

The two got out of the sedan chair, and the magistrate who was waiting at the door immediately greeted him.

"Official Ye, the magistrate is waiting in the private room on the third floor... Is this Taoist Master Ling Fengzi?"

The follower first spoke politely, then looked at Zhou Jing curiously and looked at him secretly.

Ye Shunzhong nodded and bowed politely: "I was invited by the prefect to come to the banquet. Please lead the way."

Upon hearing this, the follower suppressed his thoughts and led the way forward, and respectfully led the two of them upstairs.

Ye Shunzhong lowered his voice to Zhou Jing while climbing the tower:

"Mr. Zhao has served as the prefect of Ning Tian for many years. This time, he invited the powerful people from all walks of life in Ning Tian Mansion to accompany him. His school must have wanted to meet such a master as Taoist priest.

Zhou Jing nodded, but he didn't think so in his heart. Because he had demonstrated his magical powers in front of the Ye family, Ye Shunzhong believed it from the bottom of his heart. However, these high-ranking officials and noble families were only heard of at most. With the experience of these powerful people, it is unlikely that they believe deeply.

In his opinion, in addition to getting to know each other, these high-ranking officials and nobles should have the idea of ​​exposing him and letting him "expose his true colors". I am afraid there will be no good banquet for the banquet. At most, it is not too much for the sake of curing the Ye family's grandfather.

'Only by suppressing these high-ranking officials and nobles today can we truly gain a foothold in Ningtian Mansion and become famous...?

Zhou Jing secretly thought about it.

The two of them soon arrived on the third floor and were taken into the private room by their side, which immediately attracted the attention of everyone in the private room.

All the people here are powerful people from Ning Tianfu, and their eyes are immediately focused on Zhou Jing, with curiosity, and they look at each other.

With the meaning of accidents, I felt that this Lingfengzi was far from the way she imagined the immortal style and Taoist look. She was not only weird but also a little fat.

"Mr. Zhao." Ye Shunzhong hurriedly stepped forward a few steps to greet the man in the main seat.

This man in plain robe was Zhao Xing'an, the prefect of Ning Tian. He was not wearing official uniforms at that time. He smiled and said to Ye Shunzhong:

""I heard that the Ye family Taigong has recovered from his long illness. I have not congratulated him yet. When Ye Taigong's health is healed, I will invite him to drink and talk to him in the future."

Then, Zhao Xing'an turned his head and looked at Zhou Jing beside him, and bowed with a smile:

"It's me.

Zhou Jing did not bow, but just bowed. He has now changed into a suit, a feathered uniform, Taoist crown and cloud shoes. Although he looks "not as good as a "super" but his appearance is already a bit like a Taoist priest.

"In recent days, the name of Taoist priest has been well-known. Today, I saw it very different. Taoist priest and Brother Ye, please sit down quickly."

Zhao Xingan smiled and led the two to the table, with a considerate manner.

No matter what the people here think, they are not in a hurry. They bow and say to themselves, saying which family this comes from and which family that comes from, is a simple understanding.

When everyone arrived, Zhao Xing'an ordered the restaurant to serve all kinds of exquisite dishes, which were all in color, fragrance and taste.

The master of Cuiyulou is the chef of the second best in Ningtian Mansion. He has great skills and I don’t know if it suits the Taoist priest’s taste. If the Taoist priest doesn’t like it, I will change the kitchen.

Zhao Xing'an nodded to Zhou Jing during the meal, and his tone was easy-going.

"I am a person from the mountains and fields who are used to eating wind and drinking dew, so there is nothing to do with it."

Zhou Jing responded casually.

"It seems that the Taoist priest is a calm person." Zhao Xing'an smiled, then looked out the window, looking for topics to talk about the Yulin River, which is the prosperous scenery of the world. Looking down from here, it has a unique flavor. I wonder what I think?"

Zhou Jing also looked at it and saw the endless stream of tourists outside the window, so he nodded and said:

"It's really good. There are few prosperity in Ningtian Mansion in the world."

Zhao Xing'an withdrew his gaze and asked with a smile: "It's the first time that Taoist priest came to my Ningtian Mansion? I don't know who he is, what's at home, and where did he practice before?"

This is what makes you feel like a leader interrogating your parents what they do.

Zhou Jing looked back and found that everyone here stared at him with a bright look, so he spoke slowly:

"I am idle and wild cranes, and I regard heaven and earth as my home. It doesn't matter where I come from. Only when I go freely and freely in the future can I think of what I think. The way of cultivation is the most important thing in my heart. There is a way in my heart, so there is no need to look for it."

When Ye Shunzhong heard this, he spoke from the side and said with a smile. I first met the Taoist priest a few days ago and asked about it. The Taoist priest replied the same way, saying, "The Tao is not in the sight, but in the mountains and fields, there is no need to borrow external objects." This enzymatic initiation gave me a lot of insights."

The powerful and noble people present, the children of aristocratic families, were moved slightly and savored it carefully, and they felt that this was a bit meaningful, and it seemed like a master who could say it.

"So, the Taoist priest wants to write books and start a sect?" A child from a noble family raised his eyebrows, his tone a bit joking.

"As long as you have the intention to seek the Tao, everyone can start a sect."

Zhou Jing pretended not to hear the other party's sarcasm and smiled.

Another family member couldn't help but say, "Master Lingfengzi, you speak so profoundly that no one understands it."

"So what if you understand, so what if you don't understand? All kinds of life are mostly false, flowers bloom and fade, and clouds pass by, and there is no trace of them. Even if you understand, it will affect your food, clothing, housing and transportation today? If the fate comes, you will naturally realize it.

Zhou Jing spoke in a foggy manner, pretending to behave, and it doesn’t matter what he says, but what is important is to grasp the feeling of a master.

Everyone was stunned when they heard this, and they thought that Zhou Jing was mysterious, but they also thought that these words could be "feeling some sense." For a moment, they didn't know if this person was making nonsense or if they were really something.

If you are really a liar in the world... then the business level of the liar is really high now.

The powerful and powerful present had preconceived ideas and thought that Zhou Jing was cheating early in the morning. Although Zhou Jing had recently rescued Ye Taigong, his deeds on the river at the beginning were still too incredible. The powerful and powerful present still felt that Zhou Jing used some tricks at that time, so he naturally distrusts Zhou Jing and is in a state of skepticism.

It was just because of the affairs of the Ye family's grandfather that the impression of Zhou Jing of these powerful families has changed from being a "scammer in the world" to being a "scammer in the world" nowadays. If this Taoist is just a doctor, they would not make things difficult for it. But this person pretends to have supernatural powers and attempts to become famous for it, everyone can't help but want to expose this person's "scammer".

"What the Taoist priest said is really exquisite. How can we raise a cup for these subtle words?

Zhao Xingan did not stand there, exposing this, smiled and raised his glass to set off the atmosphere of the banquet.

Everyone came to their senses, smiled and clinked glasses, spoke to each other's toasts, sipped and drank slowly, and was so elegant that they ate and drank for a while. Zhao Xing'an spoke to Zhou Jing again and said curiously:

"I heard that the Taoist master was proficient in alchemy techniques, so he cured Ye Taigong with this. However, the alchemy technique was not well received by the folk customs. I don't know what the mystery of the alchemy technique is. Can the Taoist master solve our doubts for us?"

Hearing this, everyone put down their wine glasses and stopped chatting and pricked their ears.

Seeing this, Zhou Jing smiled and asked, "I wonder what Lord Zhao thinks of alchemy?"

Zhao Xing'an was stunned, but then replied: "I have also read some Taoist classics. It is said that the way of alchemy is divided into inner elixirs and outer elixirs, and the method of internal elixirs is considered to be based on human body.

Born forever. The method of refining external elixirs is to burn gold and stone, refine immortal elixirs, and then ascend to become immortals after taking it..."

After hearing this, Zhou Jing nodded;

"Mr. Zhao is knowledgeable and said it well. If you don't talk about the inner alchemy method, the outer alchemy method is the most controversial. It is incredible to ordinary people that eating this so-called immortal pill will not only not prolong life, but may also be early, so people are very suspicious of the way of alchemy.

Seeing Zhou Jing as a bachelor admitting that there was something wrong with the theory of alchemy, everyone was surprised and did not hide it. They nodded one after another.

But at this time, Zhou Jing changed his mind and said slowly:

"However, according to my opinion, there are two ways to refine external elixirs. One is to burn metal and stones as pills as mentioned earlier, but the correct usage is not to take food, but to convert different minerals into new forms through singing, turning stones into gold, which is more appropriate to call it "alchemy".

"The second method of refining external elixirs is to combine medical skills, pharmacy, take ziti and eat herbs, and make elixirs. This is the 'elixir' that is truly beneficial to the human body. I am good at this method. The elixirs refined by me can replenish qi and strengthen the body, treat hidden diseases, and can also slow down aging, stay young forever, and even seize the fortune of heaven and extend life.

He deliberately explained this, which was to boast about himself. The point was to give up his own alchemy to prolong his life. With this reason, he could truly be honored as a guest of honor by a high-ranking official.

Who doesn’t want to live long and enjoy more time in this world? This statement can be said to hit the pain points of the industry and grasp the needs of customers. At this moment, countless demons in history possessed him, and he is not fighting alone.

After the words came to an end, everyone present was shocked, and the attention was indeed all on the "elixir prolonged life";

"The Taoist priest is serious? Is there such a way? Zhao Xing'an couldn't help asking.

"I never speak for myself."

Zhou Jing's face remained unchanged and he opened his eyes to tell lies. ① Zhao Xing'an's eyes flashed, but he didn't move, just laughed, "Hehe, Taoist priest is really a master of the world."

Although the pancake is beautiful, everyone present was skeptical and did not believe it all. Some even believed that Zhou Jing was fooling people.

There are more Taoist people who are accused of refining elixirs in history, and there is no shortage of this spiritual wind. As the saying goes, they will not be fooled easily, let alone they have preconceptions and do not trust Zhou Jing very much.

At this time, a child of a noble family named Liu Ping could not bear Zhou Jing's pretentious behavior and suddenly spoke with a slight tone:

Suwen Taoist Lingfengzi's deeds stepping into Ningtian in the river. We have not seen it with our own eyes. We are deeply regretful. It just so happens that we are on the banks of the Yulin River. Why not show our skills to us immediately?"

Hearing this, everyone was interested in watching the fun. Their initial plan was to expose Zhou Jing. Seeing that the cheating people were fooling around, there was someone who attacked him at this time, and everyone was happy to see that he did not stop Liu Ping.

Zhou Jing glanced at him and said lightly: "My supernatural powers are not a trick to perform art on the street."

He didn't mind showing off his skills, but he didn't plan to do so if the children of this aristocratic family asked him to show it in this way.

Gao Gao asked others to show their skills to please him, and the superiority of the powerful is fully revealed. If he agrees directly, he seems to have become a "clown who performs his skills" in the eyes of these high-ranking officials and nobles. If he loses a lot, he will not be able to maintain his image, so he plans to continue to take action.

When Liu Ping heard this, he felt that Zhou Jing was cowardly. He immediately showed an unexpected expression. He shook the fan and sneered:

"Is the Taoist priest unable to show miracles again, for fear of being embarrassed in public and being exposed and cheated?"

-Ye Shunzhong next to him was immediately annoyed and said without saying sideways;

Mr. Liu, the Taoist priest’s skills are something I have seen with my own eyes. Can it be fake? Don’t offend the Taoist priest so much!”

Liu Ping shook his head without hesitation, "Brother Ye, you are deceived but you don't know that this person may have some medical skills, but this method of walking on the river must have used some tricks. How could it be true?"

Without waiting for Ye Shunzhong to say anything, Liu Ping stared at Zhou Jing and said proudly:

Haha, the Taoist priest has been making a fool of himself since he entered the door. We are so proud of Ningtian Mansion, but you dare to show off and cheat us in front of us, do you think we are easy to deceive? For Brother Ye’s sake, I am not sorry for the Taoist priest. But if the Taoist priest dares to use his magical powers in front of us, then you should be tactful and leave. What is the right thing to do if a liar in the world "sits in the same seat as me?"

Zhao Xingan frowned and said without saying sideways: "Young Master Liu, today is the banquet for this official, and Taoist Master Lingfengzi is the one who invites a distinguished guest."

Liu Ping immediately bowed to the prefect to apologize: "Don't blame me, magistrate, I was just angry that this man treated us as a foolish people in the well and showed off his deception, so he spoke in anger.

Everyone remained silent, but they looked at Zhou Xun meaningfully, and the atmosphere was subtle.

The pressure came to Zhou Jing's side. Normal people were naturally feeling uncomfortable in this atmosphere.
To be continued...