"This Mr. Wei should be Wei Xiongjian, the governor of Guanghe County..."
In the three days since he came to Guanghe County, Xu Ning also had a general understanding of this place.
"Patriarch Cheng."
Wei Xiongjian also cupped his fists and saluted Cheng Jinxian.
Although he is the highest leader in a county, he is also quite polite to the local family.
"Go ahead and take a seat."
Wei Xiongjian said.
"Then we'll go ahead."
Cheng Jinxian brought the members of the Cheng family into the hall.
At this time, there were already many people in the hall.
They were in groups of three and four, chatting with each other.
"This banquet should be a place for all parties in Guanghe County to connect with each other..."
Xu Ning looked around and thought to himself.
Cheng Jinxian also left the Cheng family behind to communicate with others.
"Let's take a seat first."
Cheng Zengtao obviously often participates in such occasions.
He asked the Cheng family disciples to find their own seats.
There are small tables in this hall, obviously they will eat here later.
After arranging all the Cheng family's children, Cheng Zengtao took Xu Ning along and introduced him to his acquaintances.
Cheng Zengtao, as the elder of the Cheng family, also has his own contacts in Guanghe County.
Soon, all the invited people had arrived.
Wei Xiongjian also walked in.
"Everyone, take your seats!"
Following Wei Xiongjian's words, the originally noisy room was instantly quiet.
Everyone is looking for a place to sit down.
Cheng Zengtao led Xu Ning to his seat.
The seats they are in are in the middle, above are the heads of the families, and below are the juniors of each family.
After everyone was seated, Wei Xiongjian got up and raised his wine glass.
After he said a few words on the scene, he drank the wine in the glass in one gulp.
And below, they also raised their glasses and responded.
The same was true for Xu Ning, who drank the wine glass on the table in one gulp.
"This wine is not ordinary..."
The moment Xu Ning drank the wine, he also absorbed 10 units of energy.
"Although the wine at this banquet is not as good as Senior Jin Meng's Demon Ape Wine, it's not bad..."
What Xu Ning said was the sweetness of fine wine.
Then, Wei Xiongjian returned to his seat.
"You don't have to be restrained, just chat with your friends around you!"
Wei Xiongjian laughed out loud.
As a result, the hall became lively again.
Wei Xiongjian chatted with the several Patriarchs above, and the others also communicated with those around them.
People who sit together are mostly equal.
"Brother Cheng."
At this time, a person sitting near Cheng Zengtao moved over.
The man was bloated and had a simple and honest face, but a shrewd look appeared in his eyes from time to time.
"Brother Shi."
Seeing this, Cheng Zengtao raised his glass as well.
"This is brother Shi Chenghao from the Shi family."
Cheng Zengtao took the initiative to introduce the identity of that person to Xu Ning.
At this time, Shi Chenghao also noticed the strange face beside Cheng Zengtao.
"Brother Cheng, this is..."
Shi Chenghao asked politely.
"Xu Ning is Brother Cheng's friend."
Xu Ning didn't wait for Cheng Zengtao's introduction, and took the initiative to hold the wine glass, looking very proud.
"So it's Brother Xu!"
When Shi Chenghao heard this, he smiled eagerly, and drank the wine in his glass in one gulp.
Although he didn't know what Xu Ning came from, but seeing Cheng Zengtao's respect for him, Shi Chenghao knew that Xu Ning's status was unusual.
"Brother Xu is not from Guanghe County, is he?"
Shi Chenghao was curious about Xu Ning's identity, but he didn't ask directly.
"No, I just came here recently."
Xu Ning said.
"Brother Cheng and I are old friends. Brother Xu is a friend of Brother Cheng, so that is my friend. After today's banquet is over, in two days, I will hold a banquet alone, and we will get together in private."
Shi Chenghao is obviously proficient in dealing with people, and within a few words, Xu Ning's relationship has been brought closer.
After chatting for a while, Shi Chenghao approached Cheng Zengtao.
"Brother Cheng, I have something to ask."
Shi Chenghao lowered his voice, but did not avoid Xu Ning.
This move seemed to show that he regarded Xu Ning as one of his own.
Xu Ning also saw through Shi Chenghao's mind, but even so, he felt that Shi Chenghao was easy to fall in love with.
"What's the matter, Brother Shi, but it's okay to say."
Cheng Zengtao waved his hand.
"I want to refine Chongjing Pill."
Shi Chenghao said: "Brother Cheng, you also know that my martial arts aptitude is extremely poor. If it weren't for the resources piled up in the family to force me to break through to the melting body state, I might not even be in the virtual state."
"Now I've been stuck in the Melting Body Realm for a long time, and I haven't been able to touch the threshold of the Stellar Qi Realm, so I want to refine the Chongjing Pill to help me break through the realm."
Cheng Zengtao raised his eyebrows when he heard the words: "What do you need me to refine Chongjing Pill? You should go to the great alchemist."
Shi Chenghao showed a look of helplessness: "Brother Cheng, you don't know something. This Chongjing Dan can't be refined by ordinary alchemists. Only those great alchemists with extremely high levels can refine it."
"I have looked for several great alchemists before, and they all said that they are not sure and can't do it."
While talking, Shi Chenghao tentatively said: "Can you please Brother Cheng, go to the Danzhu Forest for me, and invite Great Alchemist Leng Ran to refine this pill for me?"
Cheng Zengtao met Leng Ran, and Shi Chenghao knew about it.
After hearing this, Cheng Zengtao frowned, looking a bit embarrassed.
Although he knew Leng Ran, he didn't want to bother her because of these things.
"If it's inconvenient, forget it."
Seeing that Cheng Zengtao didn't agree immediately, Shi Chenghao understood what Cheng Zengtao meant.
It is impossible for him to do things that are difficult for others.
"Brother Shi, do you have the materials for Chongjing Pill?"
Just when Cheng Zengtao was about to express his apology, Xu Ning spoke up.
As soon as these words came out, Shi Chenghao and Cheng Zengtao were stunned for a moment.
Especially Cheng Zengtao, he didn't know why Xu Ning answered the words like that.
"It's already been prepared."
Shi Chenghao responded subconsciously.
The thought circling in his mind at the moment is whether Xu Ning knows some great alchemist and is going to introduce himself.
"Leave it to me. After three days, you can go to Cheng's house to pick it up."
Xu Ning said.
If it was before, Xu Ning's level was not enough to refine Chongjing Pill.
But after raising the Danhai Danjing to the second floor, Xu Ning was able to refine it.
"Brother Xu, you..."
Shi Chenghao frowned: "Are you a great alchemist?"
When Shi Chenghao asked this question, Cheng Zengtao's eyes were full of strange looks.
He didn't know that Xu Ning was a great alchemist.
Facing the question, Xu Ning nodded slightly.
With Xu Ning's affirmation, Shi Chenghao paused, and quickly filled the glass with wine: "Thank you brother Xu in advance!"
Shi Chenghao was overjoyed.
Before looking for a great alchemist to refine Chongjing Dan, Shi Chenghao was a little discouraged.
Unexpectedly, Xu Ning, whom he just met, turned out to be a great alchemist.
Cheng Zengtao's heart was even more turbulent at this time.
Xu Ning's talent in martial arts and the speed of entry have already made him feel that it is rare in the world.
What he didn't expect was that he was actually a great alchemist.
Martial Dao and Alchemy, most people specialize in one, and they can't achieve anything in their whole life, but Xu Ning has achieved such achievements in these two roads.
"The Yanlu Sect may really be able to reproduce the glory of the first suzerain..."
This idea suddenly popped up in Cheng Zengtao's mind.
"Brother Xu, this is the material for Chong Jing Pill."
Shi Chenghao directly took out a bunch of materials from the storage ring, and placed them on the table: "This is a total of five elixir materials, if not enough, I can send some more to the house."
"enough."
With a wave of his hand, Xu Ning put away the ingredients of the Chongjing Pill.
His self-confidence also boosted Shi Chenghao's confidence.
If everything goes well, he can be promoted to the Gang Qi Realm in three days.
"Brother Xu, you can ask for the reward for alchemy."
Shi Chenghao said.
"You and brother Cheng are friends, so let's forget about it."
Xu Ning waved his hand.
Shi Chenghao's affection for Xu Ning increased immediately.
He didn't force it: "Since this is the case, I owe brother Xu a favor. If brother Xu has any requests, you can ask them anytime."
Shi Chenghao's expression was very solemn.
"polite."
Xu Ning didn't care much.
After that, Shi Chenghao talked with the two of them for a while before returning to his seat.
At this time, Shi Chenghao was already planning in his mind how to get closer to Xu Ning.
If a great alchemist of this level had a good relationship with him, that would be of great benefit.
"Sovereign, you are really hiding something..."
When Shi Chenghao left, Cheng Zengtao secretly sent a voice transmission to Xu Ning: "This Shi Chenghao is the son of the Patriarch of the Shi Family in Guanghe County. We are also the same age. Although he is unlikely to inherit the position of Patriarch in the future, he will definitely hold the title of the Patriarch of the Shi Family in his hands." resources. If we are short of resources when rebuilding the sect, we can definitely seek their help.”
"so… "
Xu Ning nodded.
Not long after, Shi Chenghao returned again.
This time, he brought a few of his friends and introduced them to Xu Ning.
Now, Xu Ning is familiar with half of the Taoist masters in Guanghe County.
"This Xu Ning has a unique personality..."
At this time, Cheng Jinxian, who was sitting above, was also paying attention to Xu Ning all the time.
Seeing that Xu Ning kept meeting new friends in such a short period of time, and the other party respected him a lot, Cheng Jinxian recognized Xu Ning even more from the bottom of his heart.
"Perhaps this Xu Ning can really bring Yan Luzong back to life..."
Cheng Jinxian thought to himself.
Strong and able to unite people's hearts, this is a qualified suzerain.
…
After the luncheon, the group returned to Cheng's house.
on the way.
"Xu Ning."
On the carriage, Cheng Jinxian took the initiative to speak: "If there is any trouble in rebuilding Yan Luzong, just ask."
"uncle!"
Cheng Zengtao's heart skipped a beat.
Cheng Jinxian's words can be regarded as approval of Xu Ning, and he decided to support the reconstruction of Yan Luzong.
"I will select some juniors with good qualifications from the family's descendants and let them join the Yanlu Sect."
Cheng Jinxian said: "After all, in a sect, talents are fundamental."
After hearing this, Xu Ning was also quite surprised.
If Cheng Jinxian did this, he would completely bind the Cheng family to the Yanlu Sect.
"Thank you, Patriarch Cheng."
Xu Ning cupped his fists.
With the Cheng family's help, the pressure to rebuild the sect will be much less.