The well-dressed man greeted He Chong and then looked at Lu Ban.

"Who is this little brother?"

"He is also here to participate. His name is Lu Ban."

He Chong took a sip of tea and treated the visitor indifferently.

"Hello, my name is Du Ming, and I'm a relatively popular singer."

The other party shook hands with Lu Ban.

"Du Ming... singer..."

Lu Ban suddenly seemed to be in a daze.

He remembered what he had read when he was looking up materials in Jiangcheng Library.

[Du Danping was born into a musical family. He was influenced by music since he was a child and has an excellent sense of music...]

Du Danping, Du Ming, Jiang Cheng, superpowers.

It seems to be a bit of a series connection.

This Du Danping, besides being the chosen one of God, is he also the descendant of the Nine Classes?

Du Danping's musical talent is not like Lu Ban's, which he acquired after becoming the Chosen One. He is a musical genius in himself. Thinking about it this way, he may really be a child from a traditional family with supernatural powers.

"What's wrong? Is there something on my face?"

Du Ming noticed that Lu Ban had a subtle expression, so he asked.

"Nothing. If your child wants to learn piano in the future, I suggest breaking his legs."

Lu Ban said decisively.

"Um?"

Du Ming was a little confused, but spoke quickly.

"There are so many people here, why don't you come to my house and have a seat?"

He Chong finished his tea and stood up.

After Du Ming paid the bill, the three of them got into his car.

Du Ming didn't have a driver, so he drove himself. He Chong sat in the passenger seat and Lu Ban sat in the back seat.

"Let me introduce you again, the storyteller, Du Ming."

The popular singer glanced at Lu Ban in the rearview mirror.

“Can a storyteller become a singer?”

Lu Ban couldn't help but feel curious.

"No one listens to storytelling nowadays. Well, it's not that there aren't any, but they're all old jokes. If you want to mix it up with something else, you'll be arrested and shot."

Du Ming smiled.

“These are troubled times.”

He Chong sighed.

Outside the car window, you can see beggars asking for money and numb pedestrians coming and going, only showing awe when they see the police who are maintaining law and order.

Du Ming's courtyard is located on the bank of Lingjiang River. It is magnificent and exquisite. If it were in modern times, it would be the place with the most expensive housing prices. Most of the people living here are rich people, which makes Lu Ban feel like he is in a deserted city.

"Qingyun, take Ah Sheng to the next room."

After returning home, Du Ming asked his wife and children to leave.

Lu Ban also took a look at the child. He had delicate features and would probably be a handsome boy when he grew up.

"A lot of people came to the Xuanjun competition this time, and it also received a certain amount of attention. I have a bad feeling about it."

Du Ming sat down and then spoke.

"focus on?"

Lu Ban was like a curious baby, asking questions randomly.

"Some people know the inside story and the outside story. Now the situation is turbulent and there are many people who want to win us over."

Taking out cigarettes and matches, Du Ming handed one to He Chong, but Lu Ban waved his hand to refuse.

Seeing this, Du Ming struck a match, lit a cigarette, took a deep breath, waited for the smoke to soak his lungs, and then let out a long breath.

"Also, I heard that people from the West are also very interested in Xuan Jun."

"Foreigners know nothing."

He Chong took off his sunglasses. His eyes were deep and as cold as a clear spring.

"I want to make it clear in advance that I don't want to be a Xuanjun. I'm a singer now, with a good income and a well-known reputation. I don't have time to care about those things."

Du Ming said again.

"?"

Lu Ban couldn't help but ask a question.

You guys all want to slack off so much, can the task be so easy?

I will choose it next time.

"However, we are experiencing unrest right now. If the position of Xuanjun is taken by some people with ulterior motives, we will be ashamed of our ancestors."

Du Ming changed the subject, as if saying "I really don't want to be Xuan Jun, but the others are too incompetent."

"Of course, I'm not talking about you two. If you can support me in becoming a Xuanjun, I will definitely be grateful and repay you."

Isn't this a coincidence?

Lu Ban looked at He Chong. This man with Yin-Yang eyes also liked to lie down, so it seemed like a good choice to support Du Ming.

"Brother Du, how long has it been since you last picked up the gavel?"

However, He Chong did not nod, but only spoke quietly.

"What does it matter?"

Du Ming asked back.

"After all, the position of Xuanjun is for the most capable. Even if I support you, it will be useless if you can't even beat the others."

He Chong glanced at Du Ming.

"I don't have any idea about Xuanjun's position, but if, as you said, someone covets this position, then I don't mind taking it."

"?"

Lu Ban was confused again. These people, who previously said they didn't want to be the leaders, now gave all kinds of reasons saying they must be the leaders. They were just playing Tai Chi.

"In this case, I want to be Xuanjun too."

Lu Ban suddenly said.

Du Ming and He Chong looked at him at the same time.

"The atmosphere is right now. If I don't say this, won't it seem like I'm out of place?"

Lu Ban spoke righteously.

It's a bit difficult to deal with two grown men.

"... Let's see tonight. At midnight, at the Jiangcheng Theater, we will gather together to discuss Xuanjun's affairs."

Du Ming was silent for a moment before he spoke.

As soon as he finished speaking, there was a knock on the door.

"Mr. Lu is here again. I asked him to wait in the reception room."

It was the voice of Du Ming's wife.

"I see."

Du Ming took a deep puff of the cigarette, and the crimson color of the cigarette suddenly swallowed up a large part. Then, in the mist, Du Ming said.

"This is the mayor's secretary. I told you that even the face-saving people want to get involved. In this world, who doesn't want to expand their power? Do you want to go meet him together?"

"No, I have good eyesight and can't stand seeing too much dirty stuff."

He Chong shook his head.

Lu Ban actually followed him.

In the reception room, a thin man dressed in decent clothes was holding a tea bowl. When he saw Du Ming coming, he immediately stood up and greeted him with a smile.

After some pleasantries, the other party got straight to the point.

"Mr. Du, what we are most worried about this time is that it will affect other citizens. If you need it, we can send someone to help you make room, or..."

The man with gold-rimmed glasses didn't finish his words before Du Ming raised his hand to interrupt him.

"Mr. Lu, there's no need to bother you. We know our limits and won't interfere with others. As for other help, I, Du, am not at that level yet."

The secretary said a few more words, but Du Ming didn't seem to want to talk more, and soon he left in disgrace.

"They have a beautiful idea."

After the other party left, Du Ming sighed.

"What's the problem here?"

Lu Ban felt that Du Ming definitely did not refuse the help of these people just because he wanted to be fair, just and open. There must be other reasons.

"Heh, you are young, so maybe your elders haven't told you that the position of Xuanjun is not just about managing things. Whoever becomes Xuanjun will inherit Xuanjun's legacy, which includes some methods of ascension and longevity. These things are not very useful to Xuanjun himself, but are coveted by ordinary people."

Du Ming explained slowly.

"I guess those foreigners came here for these too. There are more things hidden in the mountains of Jiangcheng than just these."

"Longevity, ascension?"

The first person Lu Ban thought of was Taoist Heming. In a foreign land, things with this kind of words are definitely not good things.

"They said they were helping, but in fact they just wanted to plunder wealth and steal the secret of immortality. They are just a bunch of thieves."

Du Ming chuckled and shook off the cigarette ash.