After leaving Hong Zhengdao's main residence, Zhang Lingshan ran into Pan Mingzhong.
"Junior Brother Pan."
Zhang Lingshan said in surprise, "You broke through to Flesh Refining? Congratulations!"
Pan Mingzhong forced out a smile and said, "Mountain Senior Apprentice Brother, have you eaten?"
"I have."
"Then let's go have a bit of wine."
Pan Mingzhong pulled Zhang Lingshan away.
Zhang Lingshan guessed he had something to ask of him, which was why he had suddenly grown so generous and wanted to treat him to wine.
But since Pan Mingzhong did not say it, Zhang Lingshan did not give him an opening either, and simply followed Pan Mingzhong to the Du Family Restaurant at Dongyang Gathering.
"Du Family Restaurant? This place is a little expensive."
Zhang Lingshan advised, "Just any casual drink will do. We're fellow apprentices, no need to be so particular."
Song Dazhuang had once treated him here, so he knew the prices here were not something ordinary people could afford. Even though Pan Mingzhong had now broken through to Flesh Refining, his family wealth was not so abundant that it was worth wasting money here.
Pan Mingzhong waved a hand and said, "Not particular, not particular. This place is already the cheapest in Dongyang Gathering. If it weren't for the fact that I don't have much money, I'd be treating Senior Brother to Clear Breeze Inn."
"All right, then just order some ordinary wine."
"How could that do? It isn't easy for me to treat Senior Brother to a meal and wine. How can I be perfunctory about it? Waiter, bring a pot of Date Wine. Two Braised Pork Knuckles, a plate of Peanuts, a plate of Flower Brewed Donkey Steam, a plate of Five Spice White Greens..."
"Enough, enough."
"If Senior Brother says it's enough, then it's enough."