he acquired all sorts of magic powers by means of which he extended his life - span . once he hired a servant to do his bidding . he agreed to give him a hundred pieces of copper daily ; yet he did not pay him , and finally he owed him seven million , two hundred thousand pieces of copper . then he mounted a black steer and rode to the west . he wanted to take his servant along . but when they reached the han - gu pass , the servant refused to go further , and insisted on being paid . yet laotsze gave him nothing .
acquired all sorts of magic powers .
how did laotsze extend his life-span ?
how did laotsze extend his life-span ?