"This old man is Zhou Ze, the elder in charge of external affairs for the Zhou family." The goatee-bearded old man spoke with a smile, "May I ask how you two address yourselves?"
"Niu Meng!"
Zhou Ze nodded slightly, "So it's Fellow Daoist Niu. Observing your extraordinary demeanor and uncommon aura, may I inquire where you hail from and where you currently hold office?"
"My brother and I are merely independent cultivators." Lu Ye continued to fabricate stories.
Zhou Ze's smile remained, "I see, among independent cultivators, those of your age with such cultivation are indeed rare talents emerging among the generations! Since you have come as guests to Dingtian City, may I fulfill the host's responsibility?"
Lu Ye squinted at him, then seemingly inadvertently glanced around, and said flatly, "I was not aware the Zhou family is so hospitable."
