A top star in the Chinese entertainment industry, but also a Taoist priest.

Chen Shouyi smiled and shook his head: "I am a person who cultivates in seclusion, so I will not join in this fun. I hope you all have a good time."

Zhou Zheng also offered a word of advice: "It's a rare opportunity for the Taoist priest to come to Hengdian, why don't you go out and take a look around?"

Shouzhuo chimed in from the side, "Esteemed benefactors, my master needs to meditate tonight and really can't make it. Please have a good time."

Wu Song didn't try to persuade him any further, and smiled, "Alright, let's go by ourselves then."

Seeing this, Zhao Mingyuan quickly interjected, "Alright, alright, the Taoist priest is in seclusion, let's not force him. Here's what we'll do: you go first, I'll escort the Taoist priest back to his room, and I'll come find you in a bit."

The group didn't try to persuade him any further, and they all got up to say goodbye to Chen Shouyi.

Wu Song clasped his hands in a fist and palm salute: "Master Daoist, then see you on set tomorrow!"

Li Xianchang also cupped his hands in greeting: "Taoist Master, I would like to ask you to help me check the location of the art studio tomorrow. The previous studio always had some problems."

Guo Hu was the last to come over, clasping his hands in a fist salute, his attitude completely different from when he first entered:

"Master, I was blind to your greatness before, please forgive me. I will prepare a pot of fine wine and apologize to you privately another day."

Chen Shouyi smiled and nodded.

The group chatted and laughed as they left the private room, and the corridor quickly quieted down.

Zhao Mingyuan turned to Chen Shouyi and said, "Daoist Master, I'll escort you upstairs."

The three of them left the restaurant, walked through the lobby, and entered the elevator. Zhao Mingyuan pressed the floor button, and the elevator doors slowly closed.

There were only the three of them in the elevator. Zhao Mingyuan smiled and said a few polite words, such as "Is the Daoist Master satisfied with today's meal?" Chen Shouyi casually responded. Shouzhuo stood in the corner without saying a word.

The elevator arrived, and the doors opened.

Just as the three of them came out, two people walked over from the other end of the corridor.

One was a young woman, looking to be in her early twenties. She was wearing a loose white knit sweater, her hair was casually tied in a low ponytail, and she wore black-rimmed glasses. Her makeup was very light, and she exuded a fresh and clean vibe.

A young girl followed behind her, carrying a bag; she was probably her assistant.

Zhao Mingyuan looked up and immediately smiled: "Oh, Teacher Chen, going out for dinner?"

The girl also saw Zhao Mingyuan and quickly greeted him with a smile, her voice soft and a little shy:

"Director Zhao. Yes, let's go out and grab something to eat."

Her gaze naturally fell on Chen Shouyi and Shouzhuo behind Zhao Mingyuan. She was clearly taken aback. It was indeed rare to encounter two people wearing Taoist robes in a hotel corridor.

Zhao Mingyuan quickly stepped aside to introduce: "Taoist Master, this is one of the lead actors in our production team, Teacher Chen Yao."

"Teacher Chen, this is Master Qingquan, whom I specially invited from the capital. We've invited him here to preside over our opening ceremony and assess the feng shui of the film set."

Upon hearing this, Chen Yao quickly bowed slightly and said, "Greetings, Daoist Master."

Chen Shouyi glanced at her.

He knew this girl—no, to be precise, he knew her from his memories before he transmigrated.

Yue Qiluo in "Wu Xin: The Monster Killer" is the little girl with a red cloak and bangs.

The line "Zhang Xianzong, my tooth hurts" made her unforgettable to countless viewers.

However, as far as I can remember, this girl didn't become very famous later on; she acted in several dramas but didn't make much of a splash.

It's not that her acting skills are bad, it's mainly that she's too easygoing and doesn't compete for anything. In the entertainment industry, not competing means having fewer opportunities than others.

But Chen Shouyi always had a good impression of her. He couldn't quite put his finger on why, but perhaps it was her clean and tidy demeanor that was rare in this circle.

He nodded slightly and returned the greeting with a cupped hand: "May the Heavenly Venerable grant you boundless blessings, Benefactor Chen."

The moment their eyes met, a clear and melodious system notification sounded in their minds.

[Triggering the Dao Affinity Sensing Module]

[A person with compatible spiritual affinity has been detected]

[Compatibility: 87%]

[Recommendation: Form a bond]

Chen Shouyi remained completely still, but a slight thought flickered in his mind.

Eighty-seven, which is a few points higher than Tian Xiwei.

However, he didn't bring up the system to take a closer look in this setting. Zhao Mingyuan and Chen Yao's assistants were standing in the corridor, so it wasn't the right time to check the system.

"How long will you be staying with the group this time, Master?" Chen Yao asked simply.

"We'll stay for a few more days after the opening ceremony to finalize the feng shui of the film set before leaving," Chen Shouyi said.

Chen Yao nodded and smiled, "Then thank you for your hard work, Taoist priest. See you in the group another day."

"You're too kind, Benefactor Chen."

The two groups then parted ways. Chen Yao led his assistant toward the elevator, while Zhao Mingyuan led Chen Shouyi and Shouzhuo toward their rooms.

After walking a few steps, Shouzhuo whispered, "Master, this girl is quite polite."

Chen Shouyi grunted in response, but didn't say anything more.

Zhao Mingyuan laughed from the front, "Teacher Chen is a good person. He never acts like a big shot in the group, but he's a bit too quiet. In this industry, being too quiet is a disadvantage."

The three of them walked to the door of Chen Shouyi's room. Zhao Mingyuan rubbed his hands together and chuckled.

Shouzhuo glanced at him but didn't say anything.

Zhao Mingyuan coughed lightly: "Daoist Master, there's something else I'd like to discuss with you privately."

Chen Shouyi pushed open the door: "Come in and let's talk."

The three entered the room. Shouzhuo moved two chairs, one for his master and one for Zhao Mingyuan, and sat down on the edge of the bed himself.

Zhao Mingyuan sat down opposite him, rubbed his hands together, and spoke first:

"Master, thank you for your hard work this time. Regarding the opening ceremony, is there anything else that needs to be prepared in advance? I will do my best to cooperate with the production team in any way they can."

This is the first thing, official business.

Chen Shouyi leaned back on the sofa: "After I see the set tomorrow, I'll have a better understanding. I've brought everything needed for the ritual. The crew only needs to prepare the offering table and incense; I'll take care of the rest myself."

Zhao Mingyuan nodded repeatedly: "Okay, I'll have someone prepare the offering table and incense tomorrow."

After saying this, he paused, tapped his fingers twice on his knee, and then spoke again: "Master, there's one more thing..."

Chen Shouyi looked up at Zhao Mingyuan: "Benefactor Zhao, please speak frankly."

Zhao Mingyuan sat in the chair, rubbed his thighs, cleared his throat, and glanced around several times before finally speaking:

"Master... I just wanted to ask if you have that kind of... prescription?"

When he was explaining the prescription, he subconsciously touched his lower back.

Chen Shouyi immediately understood what Chen Shouyi was thinking about based on his expression.

Shouzhuo glanced at Zhao Mingyuan, then at his master, and remained silent.

Zhao Mingyuan moved closer to Chen Shouyi, lowering his voice even further:

"Master, I've been feeling somewhat powerless lately... do you understand what I mean?"

Chen Shouyi nodded: "I understand."

"However, Benefactor Zhao, I am a person of pure cultivation, practicing the Way of Lesser Yang Returning to One, which emphasizes purifying the mind and reducing desires, embracing the original essence and guarding the one. I truly do not possess those messy and disorderly things."

Zhao Mingyuan's expression visibly crumbled.

Chen Shouyi then added slowly and deliberately:

"Our Taoist tradition has been passed down for thousands of years, and we do have techniques for nourishing life and guiding the body. I have a few prescriptions here for strengthening the body and nourishing the vital energy. They are not for quick results, but they are effective because they are gentle and long-lasting."

Zhao Mingyuan's eyes lit up again: "Yes, yes, yes! That's exactly what I meant! To strengthen the body and nourish the vital energy!"

Chen Shouyi took out his phone from his sleeve, found a saved document, and forwarded it to Zhao Mingyuan.

Zhao Mingyuan's phone rang, and he quickly took it out to check.

[Taoist Health Preservation Formula: Nourishing Vital Energy and Strengthening the Foundation Soup]

[Source: Daoist Canon - Secrets of Cultivation - Recipes for Immortal Consumption]

[Efficacy: Nourishes the liver and kidneys, replenishes essence and blood, strengthens muscles and bones; long-term use promotes lightness of body and longevity]

[Formula: 12 medicinal herbs including Rehmannia glutinosa, Cuscuta chinensis, Poria cocos, Morinda officinalis, Cynanchum paniculatum, etc. See below for specific proportions and decoction methods.]

Zhao Mingyuan's eyes nearly popped out of their sockets when he saw the words "light body and longevity":

"Master, this..."

"It's just what the ancient text said, so there's no need for Benefactor Zhao to overinterpret it." Chen Shouyi put away his phone. "Take the medicine as prescribed, and you'll naturally feel the effects after three months."

"Taoist Master!" Zhao Mingyuan stuffed his phone into his pocket.

"Master, I will remember your kindness! The original donation we planned for you was 80,000, but since you've come all this way, 80,000 is indeed too little. I'll add another 20,000 to round it up!"

Chen Shouyi waved his hand: "Benefactor Zhao, there's no need for that."

"Yes, yes! Please don't refuse, Taoist Master!"

After the two men went back and forth a couple of times, Chen Shouyi finally nodded slightly.

Zhao Mingyuan visibly relaxed, leaning back in his chair, his smile much more natural than before.

Shouzhuo then brought over the boiled water, poured a cup for each of them, and then sat back down on the edge of the bed, blowing on his own cup.

Zhao Mingyuan took a sip of water, then suddenly spoke up: "By the way, Daoist Master, there's something else I need to discuss with you."

Chen Shouyi raised an eyebrow.