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Just then, Xu Fan, who was carrying a plate of stir-fried pork tenderloin out of the kitchen, was stunned.

He frowned as he looked at Xiao Zhi and Xiao Zihan.

Xu Fan's gaze made Xiao Zhi and Xiao Zihan, who were carrying the table, feel their hearts sink.

Extremely nervous and at a loss, they carefully placed the table aside, the two of them standing there like two obedient children with their heads down.

Tears streamed down Xiao Zihan's face. Xiao Zhi, his heart pounding with anxiety, looked at Xu Fan, whose brows were furrowed, and thought to himself that if he had known things would turn out so badly today, he could have prayed and offered incense another day. But now it was all too late.

Xu Fan frowned and shook his head, thinking to himself: Xiao Zihan is obviously a lady from a well-to-do family. She has never had to worry about food or clothing since she was a child. Although her family education is good, her father has gone too far. Didn't he see that the little girl was crying? He didn't even know to comfort her.

Moreover, it's just a table, and it's pathetic that a grown man can't even lift it. He must be a lazy bum. No wonder he's so fat and can't move it himself, so he has to ask his daughter for help.

But since the table was already set up and had been moved in, she said with gratitude, "Mr. Hua, Ms. Zihan, please come and have a meal. Try my Chao's stir-fried pork tenderloin."

He then glanced at Xiao Zihan and said, "Miss Zihan, don't cry. Your father loves you."

In any case, family happiness is the most important thing. Although he felt that Xiao Zihan's father must be from a wealthy family, and that being rich was why he was lazy and lacked energy, he believed that all parents in the world love their children.

It's normal for children not to understand, and this sentence helped to ease the tension.

But what Xiao Zihan and Xiao Zhi heard was like a stormy sea of ​​shock.

Xiao Zihan suddenly realized why her father wanted the calligraphy back. Now that she thought about it, her father was afraid that she would anger the senior, which made her even more upset.

Xiao Zhi's feelings were as complicated as mine. He had indeed done things for his daughter, but he hadn't expected that his actions would be seen through. Nevertheless, out of his protectiveness towards his daughter, he stepped forward and said, "Sir, please don't be angry. I was deeply attracted by your calligraphy, which was so skillful and full of meaning. I didn't expect the rain to get it wet. It's all my fault for being careless. Please punish me, sir."

As he spoke, Xiao Zhi carefully took out the calligraphy and handed it to Xu Fan.

Xu Fan was stunned for a moment, put the dishes in his hand on the table, subconsciously took the calligraphy and painting, and then looked at Xiao Zihan who was in tears. He couldn't help but laugh and said, "I'm afraid this was done by Miss Zihan?"

With just one word, Xiao Zhi knelt down on the ground with a thud. The feeling of being seen through for lying made this dignified peak Nascent Soul expert tremble. What was worse, seeing a small black dog standing upright next to him made him look even more desperate.

That dog's cultivation level far surpassed his own...

"Oh no," he thought to himself, and quickly said, "Sir, please don't be offended. My daughter didn't mean any harm. It's all my fault. Please forgive me and don't make things difficult for my daughter."

Xiao Zihan was also shocked. When her father knelt down, she knew that all of this had been exposed by the senior in front of her.

Indeed, a senior expert like myself would surely see through their petty tricks. I quickly said, "Sir, please don't be angry. It was Zihan who accidentally wet your calligraphy and painting; it has nothing to do with my father..."

Xu Fan stood there, stunned.

I am just an ordinary person, at most a doctor who treats patients.

You two are, after all, the mistress and young lady of a wealthy family. How could you be afraid of me? Do you think a piece of calligraphy or painting written casually could cost you your reputation? Even if it were important to me, with my small frame, I'm afraid I couldn't beat you two with your rich and plump bodies.

But despite his thoughts, he quickly grabbed the two of them and said, "Mr. Hua, Ms. Zihan, what's the matter? It's just a piece of calligraphy that was written casually, nothing serious."

As Xu Fan spoke, he was taken aback to find that the two were still kneeling and not getting up. He then realized what was going on.

It turned out that Wangcai stood up and explained, "Please don't kneel down, you two. Wangcai is very kind. He just wanted to eat when he saw that we wanted to. Don't be afraid. If the calligraphy is wet, it's wet. Just throw it away."

After saying this, Xiao Zhi and the other man stood up shakily, and breathed a sigh of relief.

Xu Fan crumpled the calligraphy in his hand into a ball and threw it into the trash can, saying, "Gentlemen, it's fate that we met. If this continues, the dishes I cooked tonight will get cold. Quickly wash your hands and eat. The calligraphy is useless; just throw it away if it gets wet."

Xu Fan spoke casually, and Xiao Zhi nodded repeatedly, saying, "Thank you for your understanding, sir."

Xiao Zihan wanted to say something, but then she noticed that the rice hadn't been served yet, so she said, "Thank you, sir. I'll wash my hands and serve the rice right away. Please wait a moment."

Xu Fan was taken aback, then couldn't help but laugh. He looked at Xiao Zhi and said, "In that case, Mr. Hua, please take a seat and try my benefits."

Xiao Zhi said, "Sir, your cooking must be the most delicious food in the world. It is my great honor to be able to taste it today."

Xu Fan waved his hand and said, "You flatter me."

Soon, the farce was swept away. At the dinner table, Xiao Zhi carefully picked up a piece of pork tenderloin and put it in his mouth. He was shocked and speechless. This was not just a delicacy, it was a delicacy from heaven!

Xiao Zihan had already tasted Xu Fan's cooking once, and the deliciousness of it had captivated her.

Tasting Xu Fan's cooking again at this moment was even more surprising. Of course, the biggest shock was not in the taste, but in the primordial energy of heaven and earth contained in the dish.

Xiao Zhi, who was eating Xu Fan's stir-fried dishes for the first time, was already stunned. He paused for a moment while eating, feeling his blood and qi surging wildly, as if they were about to help him break through to the next level.

Thinking of this, she dared not delay any longer and picked up her chopsticks to continue eating, but seeing Xu Fan's expression, she subconsciously added another piece slowly.

As soon as the piece of pork tenderloin left the plate, Xiao Zhi quickly put it in his mouth and ate it.

Delicious food always leaves a lingering aftertaste.

Xu Fan said with a smile, "Eat as much as you like, don't worry. The pork tenderloin is quite large today. If it's not enough, I'll make more."

Xiao Zhi waved his hand repeatedly and said, "That's enough, Mr. Zhang, please go ahead."

Xu Fan casually picked up his chopsticks, took a piece of meat, and put it in his mouth.

His movements were casual, yet they stunned Xiao Zhi and Xiao Zihan.

The two exchanged a glance, both shocked.

What kind of technique is this? The movements are so effortless and natural, yet they contain some profound meaning of the Way of Heaven.

Shocked, the two dared not hesitate, for the stir-fried pork was simply too delicious, and the spiritual energy it contained was definitely a great fortune for them today.

Xiao Zhi felt inexplicably excited. The senior in front of him showed no signs of rest, but it was obviously all fake.

Whether it's the dog in the yard or the calligraphy brush that "creates beautiful strokes," it all proves that the gentleman in front of us is definitely a true immortal master in seclusion.

I just don't know if they've come to the mortal realm to cultivate themselves or to experience life.

Xu Fan only ate a few bites during the meal.

The rest was completely devoured by Xiao Zhi and Xiao Zihan. Looking at the empty plates, Xu Fan shook his head helplessly.

After all, although Xiao Zihan ate a lot, Xiao Zhi ate most of the food on the plate.

It seems that Xiao Zhi is fat, and has a big belly.

Xu Fan's shaking of his head was unintentional, but it startled Xiao Zhi, who quickly stood up and said, "Mr. Yun, the food is really delicious. I am a little embarrassed. Please forgive me."

Xu Fan said, "It's alright, have a seat."

Xiao Zhi quickly said, "Leave the dishwashing and other chores to me."

Xu Fan looked at the obese Xiao Zhi and couldn't help but ask, "Are you sure you can do it?"

Xiao Zhi's heart pounded wildly. Was his senior testing him?

He suddenly remembered the weight of the "magical pen" from earlier, and subconsciously looked at the plate. It seemed to have nothing special, but there must be some deeper meaning in the cycle. He didn't understand it, but he knew very well that he had to stand up and speak out at this moment.

So he clasped his hands in a fist and said, "Don't worry, sir. Although I'm fat, I can still handle these trivial matters."

Xu Fan nodded and said, "In that case, go."

Xiao Zhi picked up the plate and found it to be very ordinary and not heavy. He wondered what the senior's test was.

He didn't think it was really just a simple matter of washing dishes.

Under Xu Fan's guidance, he went to Xu Fan's kitchen. Looking at the clean and tidy kitchen, he carefully began to wash the dishes and plates.

I was terrified that I might accidentally break it, and if that angered my senior, I might face consequences today.

However, when he thought of his senior's kind appearance, he secretly thought that maybe not, at most he would just get a good scolding.

He was still very careful, but when he was washing the dishes and felt the water in the tub, he was shocked and his eyes widened.

This is... a spiritual liquid?

Is the water used to wash pots and dishes a kind of elixir?

Mr. Mo, ostensibly asking me to wash the pots, was actually doing me a favor by letting me...

Thinking about this, he stopped overthinking and carefully picked up the wooden ladle, scooped up a ladle of dishwater, and drank it without any hesitation.

The moment the spiritual liquid entered his mouth, he felt his body burning hot. If he hadn't been at the Nascent Soul stage, he might have exploded and died. But even so, his cultivation level continued to rise.

One can imagine how powerful this elixir is. While his colleague was still in shock, his gaze suddenly fell on the several bags of seasonings next to him.

If you don't look closely, they're just a few ordinary bags.

But when his body was surrounded by the spiritual liquid and his mental energy was extremely concentrated, he discovered the difference between those bags.

Wind, thunder, water, fire, and electricity—each bag has a single character engraved on it.

There were five things inside, including salt, Sichuan peppercorns, and chili peppers, but he didn't dare to look at what they were.

Because he had only touched the bag of chili peppers, his hand felt as if it had come into contact with fire from heaven and earth, and was instantly burned. He couldn't help but cry out "Ah!"

Upon hearing this, Xu Fan immediately stood up.

Xiao Zihan was also shocked, not knowing what had happened to her father.

Xu Fan muttered to himself, "Has your father never been to the kitchen?"

Xiao Zihan thought to himself, how could his father, who was the leader of a sect, possibly go to the kitchen? So he nodded and said, "Indeed, I have never been there."

Xu Fan shook his head and said, "You've never been there but you're still showing off. You can't even wash a pot properly. Sigh, your father is just too lazy. That won't do."

Xiao Zihan said from the side, "If Zihan finds out, she will definitely tell her father."

When Xu Fan entered the kitchen, he saw Xiao Zhi rolling on the floor in excruciating pain. He never dreamed that he, a peak Nascent Soul Realm expert, would be burned by a spice bag.

Xu Fan, being a doctor, knew immediately upon seeing Xiao Zhi lying on the ground that he was in a daze. He quickly said, "Mr. Hua, don't move. Let me take a look at you. You were too careless. You've never done this before, so there's no need to be stubborn. You're lying down now, aren't you?"

Xiao Zhi's expression changed drastically, and he felt even more distressed. He thought to himself that he had probably misunderstood the meaning.

Is this punishment for secretly drinking the elixir?

However, when he felt the burning sensation from the injury finally begin to subside after Xu Fan applied a plaster to his wound, he quickly got up and said, "Thank you so much for saving my life, sir."

Xu Fan shook his head and said, "You'll learn from your mistakes. Remember that."

Xu Fan meant that in the future, one should not try to do things that one is not capable of doing.

But in Xiao Zhi's view, this confirmed that his decision to secretly drink the dishwater just now was a mistake.

He quickly replied, "Sir, rest assured, I will keep your words in mind."

===Chapter 1041 New Problems===

It's like a dream; no one can be sure if it's real or not. For Xu Fan, his initial purpose in doing all this was actually for himself. He hoped the film would achieve some box office success and generate some buzz in the future. More importantly, he hoped to gain something from the film and let more people see a different kind of story. From another perspective, Xu Fan's ultimate intention in creating this film was that he hoped to create a brighter future through it. He will be focusing on another TV series soon, not just any TV series, but rather a pre-production or later part of this film. Therefore, Xu Fan filmed "Three Lives Three Worlds, Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms" to better prepare for the TV series "Qingming." So, today, as he stands on the scene... Standing below the stage, thousands of people were watching him intently. He felt both incredibly nervous and incredibly relaxed, because for him, all of this was ultimately about helping people understand the film better. So when he finished answering the five questions, the applause thundered. It wasn't just one person; everyone was expressing their deepest affection and support for Xu Fan. They believed, or rather, they had witnessed a truly spectacular fantasy film—a film that would provoke deep thought and deserve recognition. Everyone was filled with anticipation and approval for this film, knowing that every one of Xu Fan's works was excellent. At least for this moment, the film they were seeing was worthy of their approval; at least for this moment, they had encountered a film that defied easy acceptance and genuine recognition of its excellence. This was truly a very good film. At this moment, Xu Fan was deeply moved. Looking at each audience member, he knew that the Q&A session was over, so he didn't feel it should end there. Everyone knew the focus wasn't on the audience members, but on the media interviews and the interaction between them and Xu Fan. Because, regardless of who asked the questions, they probably wouldn't be challenging enough. Most of the audience were Xu Fan fans; their questions were based on his songs and his reputation, so their opinions were more inclined to favor or criticize him. The media, however, needed exposure and buzz; they needed something different. Therefore, the media's questions were what everyone was eager to see.

After all the audience questions were answered, Xu Fan looked at each person in the audience and continued, "Thank you again for your recognition and support. I hope you can give me your valuable feedback in the time to come. Of course, on the other hand..." What I really want to tell you is that I will listen carefully to every question you have today and think about it seriously. Even if my answer today may not be satisfactory to you, and even if we have more opportunities to meet in the future, I believe that every answer I give will be relevant to you. Of course, my time here today is not over, nor will I leave. In the next part, let's hand it over to our media friends. I believe that our media friends still have more questions to ask. So, I will go around chatting with people randomly, or randomly pick up a media staff member's name tag. If a media worker draws my number, please ask your question, and I will answer it as soon as possible. I also believe that I will give you a sincere answer as soon as possible. For me, being here today, meeting everyone, and witnessing the development of this film, I believe that the recognition of everyone for this film is the greatest achievement for it. For me, the film is a success, at least at this moment, because everyone likes and recognizes it. So, in the next part, let's hand over all the questions to the media staff. We will now draw the first media staff member's number.

When all the media staff arrived at the scene today, Xu Gang's photo and other staff members from the county had already been numbered, meaning that every media staff member had a chance to get a good card ranging from one to two hundred.