"Thank you for your guidance, Senior!" He clasped his fists, overcome with gratitude.
"Hehe, it was nothing." The old man smiled and waved a hand, but his gaze suddenly turned solemn.
"Kid, you must remember this: the Three Transmissions Legacy Land is fraught with danger. Even with the secret tome's inheritance, you must not let your guard down. You must proceed step by step, setting up camp at every step."
"This junior will remember it well!" Qin Shaofeng replied respectfully.
"Very good." The old man nodded gently, his gaze drifting into the distance again. "I can see that your talent is extraordinary. You will surely amount to something in the future. The spiritual vein of this Spirit Cleansing Tree shall lend you a hand. From now on, whenever you come here, you may use this tree's spiritual energy to temper your cultivation."
"Ah?" Qin Shaofeng was overjoyed. He had never expected this mysterious senior to be so generous.
"Senior, I will never forget your great kindness and virtue!" He clasped his fists once more in thanks, his heart brimming with gratitude.
"Go! I hope you can find the secret tome and comprehend the mysteries within." The old man gave one final instruction. His figure gradually faded, as though he were about to depart.
"Senior, please wait!" Qin Shaofeng hurriedly said. "This junior has one more request. May I know Senior's esteemed name? So that one day, this junior may seek you out and repay this great favor."
"Hehe, you and I are fated. We will meet again someday." The old man shook his head, a trace of melancholy seeming to enter his voice. "Remember, all things depend on fate. You must not force what cannot be forced."
With that, his figure vanished completely, leaving behind only a bleak gust of