Seeing Zhang Mingye's drastic change in attitude, even Deng Changyu was a bit stunned.
Although he had said Ye Ling was a distinguished guest of the Medicine Sect's Ancestor, it was actually a fabrication on his part.
He had never expected to stumble upon someone of such importance by chance!
Kong Xuhan. Deng Changyu had heard of him, a peerless divine physician from a century ago, whose medical skills were unparalleled in ancient and modern times. As long as the injured still had a breath left, he could save them, earning him the title of Medicine Immortal from the world.
However, Kong Xuhan was a figure from a century ago, having long vanished from the martial world. How could he possibly still be alive?
But judging by Zhang Mingye's attitude, Deng Changyu hesitated, feeling that he wasn't lying.
Without further ado, Deng Changyu decided to play along. He cleared his throat and then sternly rebuked Zhang Mingye, "Since you've recognized the Medicine Immortal, why don't you apologize to Elder Kong quickly?"
"Is Elder Kong someone you can offend?"
"Yes, yes... it's all my fault. I've offended Elder Kong!"
Zhang Mingye nodded repeatedly, not doubting Ye Ling's identity at all.
He had heard from the Medicine King, Sun Zheng, that the Medicine Immortal Kong Xuhan had refined the Elixir of Immortality. Although he was over a hundred years old, he maintained the youthful appearance of someone in their early twenties, and was a close friend of the Medicine Sect's Ancestor, Sun Bugui.
Furthermore, he had received insider information that the reason the Sun family valued this auction was because Kong Xuhan would be attending, bringing the Elixir of Immortality to the Sun family!
Although Ye Ling was young, his demeanor and speech were extraordinary, not at all like a young man in his twenties. Coupled with Deng Changyu's respectful attitude towards Ye Ling and his claim that Ye Ling was Sun Bugui's distinguished guest...
These misunderstandings combined led Zhang Mingye to believe that Ye Ling was indeed the Medicine Immortal from years past.
Ye Ling was stunned for a moment, then, seeing the reactions of Deng Changyu and Zhang Mingye, he understood that a misunderstanding had occurred.
Realizing that the so-called Medicine Immortal was likely a key figure, Ye Ling didn't hesitate. He beckoned Zhang Mingye with a finger, "Come here."
"Elder Kong, what are your orders?"
Zhang Mingye approached Ye Ling without hesitation, fawning over him.
Kong Xuhan held the method for refining the Elixir of Immortality!
This meant that by currying favor with Kong Xuhan, one might obtain a dose of the Elixir of Immortality.
Let alone eternal life, even eternal youth held a fatal attraction for anyone!
The concentration of spiritual energy in the world today was not like before. The current sparse spiritual energy was insufficient for cultivators to ascend.
The powerhouses in the world today were mostly elders from the previous era or the era before that.
Zhang Mingye was well aware of his own talent. Relying on cultivation to achieve immortality was simply impossible.
At best, he would reach the sixth rank in his lifetime and be buried after living a hundred years.
Knowing his fate, the Elixir of Immortality held far greater appeal to him than anything else!
Seeing Zhang Mingye approach so readily, a hint of an inexplicable smile flashed in Ye Ling's eyes. He didn't hold back, and the demonic energy swirling in his palm suddenly erupted, invading Zhang Mingye's mind.
"This!"
Deng Changyu was startled when Ye Ling suddenly made a move. But before he could figure out what was happening, he saw Zhang Mingye's expression turn vacant, standing there motionlessly.
Ye Ling was performing soul-searching!
After extracting Zhang Mingye's memories, Ye Ling understood the entire situation and murmured, "So Kong Xuhan is the protagonist of this auction... the Elixir of Immortality... an interesting fellow."
Within the venue, Ye Ling had noticed people from the Hongchen Pavilion long ago. Coupled with the revelations on the Hongchen Pavilion forum and the rumors of the Medicine Immortal bringing the Elixir of Immortality, he could already roughly confirm that the major event revealed by "Wu Xiao Wu Bu Pao" was likely to occur in this auction hall.
Realizing this, Ye Ling had an idea. He withdrew his demonic energy and said to Zhang Mingye, who had returned to normal, "Take me to meet the main person in charge of this auction."
Zhang Mingye snapped back to his senses, feeling a slight dizziness, but he didn't think much of it. He quickly nodded and bowed to Ye Ling, "Yes, yes! I'll take Elder Kong there right away!"
"Elder Kong, please follow me!"
Zhang Mingye quickly turned to lead Ye Ling, and as he brushed past Deng Changyu, a hint of mockery flashed in his eyes, as if announcing his victory to Deng Changyu.
In Zhang Mingye's opinion, Deng Changyu's association with Kong Xuhan must have been due to receiving insider information and trying to connect with Kong Xuhan at the venue.
And now, Kong Xuhan was asking him, Zhang Mingye, to do something!
This meant that even though Deng Changyu had gotten there first, he had still snatched the fruits of victory.
Thinking that he could sow discord between Kong Xuhan and Deng Changyu after taking Kong Xuhan away from here, Zhang Mingye became even more smug.
Seeing the mocking look in Zhang Mingye's eyes, Deng Changyu merely sneered inwardly, while outwardly maintaining his cooperation with Zhang Mingye's act, displaying an expression of anger.
Because Zhang Mingye perceived the anger in Deng Changyu's eyes, he became even more pleased, his steps becoming lighter.
Du Yameng and Feng Ke blinked their eyes, filled with questions, watching Zhang Mingye arrive aggressively and leave joyfully.
In their eyes, what Zhang Mingye was doing was simply baffling behavior!
Ye Ling didn't offer much explanation to the two women, smiling at them, "Come with me. Things might not be so boring from now on."
After speaking, Ye Ling instructed Deng Changyu to collect the records of the Medicine Sect disciples, and then led Du Yameng and Feng Ke, following Zhang Mingye's footsteps.
Under Zhang Mingye's guidance, Ye Ling and the two women soon ascended to the second floor of the banquet hall, arriving before a private room.
Zhang Mingye stepped forward and knocked, respectfully saying, "Vice Sect Master, Mr. Kong has arrived."
"Mr. Kong has arrived?"
A surprised voice came from within the room. Then, an old man with a white beard wearing a Tang suit opened the door, his face filled with excitement, "Where is Mr. Kong?"
This white-bearded old man was the current Vice Sect Master of the Medicine Sect, and also the second son of the Sun family's ancestor, Sun Bugui, Sun He!
Sun He was a prominent figure in Shanghai's medical community and a fifth-rank cultivator, wielding great influence in Shanghai's cultivator circles!
Zhang Mingye respectfully saluted Sun He and then introduced Ye Ling, "This is Mr. Kong."
Sun He had never met Kong Xuhan. He had only heard from his father that Kong Xuhan had refined the Elixir of Immortality and had already regained his youth.
Seeing Ye Ling so young, Sun He had no doubts. He quickly smiled at Ye Ling, "I didn't expect Elder Kong to be so young. My apologies, please come in!"
"Mm."
Ye Ling nodded, his demeanor composed, his aura directly suppressing Sun He without any pretense.
This further convinced Sun He of Ye Ling's identity.
Feng Ke and Du Yameng, who were behind him, had been a little worried about being exposed. Seeing Ye Ling's natural performance, they secretly breathed a sigh of relief and quietly stayed behind Ye Ling.
Sun He ushered Ye Ling and the two women into the private room. At this moment, another person was already seated in the room.
When Ye Ling and Feng Ke saw the person's face, their eyes slightly changed!
Su Xue'er?