"Oh?"
Zhou Haitang was somewhat surprised by Li Hao's words.
He was a Heaven and Man Grandmaster, after all. To think someone would turn down his personal invitation.
Still, considering what his disciple had just said, this youth could approach a candle without disturbing its flame, which spoke to an exceptional grounding in martial arts. Once he entered the fifteen li realm, his chances of advancing to the heaven and man realm would far exceed those of the so-called cultivation geniuses.
A talent like this was either a prodigy or someone nurtured by a distinguished lineage.
"Buying a painting? What sort of painting?"
Zhou Haitang raised an eyebrow slightly.
Li Hao shook his head slightly and merely said, "The painting is in Bai Chunhai's possession. Sorry for the trouble, but please introduce me to him."
"You're looking for him not to become his disciple, but just to obtain a painting?"
"Yes."
Zhou Haitang could not help scrutinizing Li Hao. Beside him, Zhou Ling'er and the other two also stared at Li Hao in astonishment.
A Grandmaster stood before him. Li Hao only needed to nod to become his disciple immediately. What a precious opportunity that was.
"Then you'll have to wait. That old fellow hasn't arrived yet. He's probably still on his way. He'll show up when the Grandmaster Assembly begins in three days, and you can meet him then."
Zhou Haitang picked up the teacup beside him, took a light sip, and spoke indifferently.
Picking up his tea was also a signal to see a guest out.
Since Li Hao had no intention of becoming his disciple, he would not insist.
Thousand-mile steeds were common, but those who could recognize them were not.
Having learned Bai Chunhai's whereabouts, Li Hao had no desire to linger. He asked for the