The two sized each other up and exchanged a few pleasantries.
Though they had not met often, their friendship remained as deep as ever.
After a moment, Xu Changqing's expression turned serious as he got straight to the point. "Old Pei, how is Ping'an doing?"
Pei Mo's tone was full of admiration. "Old Xu, you really raised a fine son.
"That boy Ping'an is truly gifted beyond measure.
"Ever since he came to the Fallen Immortal Abyss, his cultivation, strength, and realm have all advanced by leaps and bounds.
"Originally, I was secretly protecting them.
"But now, forget protecting him—I can't even beat Ping'an!"
Xu Changqing looked surprised. "Oh?"
If he remembered correctly, Pei Mo had restored his Water Spirit Root and was now at the middle Earth-Grade Golden Core Stage.
Pei Mo said earnestly, "Ping'an is already at the Late Golden Core Stage, only one step away from the Nascent Soul Realm.
"His combat strength is astonishing now, far surpassing cultivators of the same realm.
"Barring any mishaps, he will definitely attempt the Nascent Soul Realm before reaching a hundred!"
There was a saying in the Heavenly Origin Realm: Golden Core at thirty, Nascent Soul at a hundred.
It was said to bring unimaginable benefits, though unfortunately, most people could not achieve it.
Qin Baili had previously reached the Earth-Grade Golden Core at thirty, but unfortunately, later...
Xu Changqing fell into thought.
It seemed his son truly was a child favored by fate.
Attempting the Nascent Soul Realm before a hundred—there were only a handful of people like that in the entire Heavenly Origin Realm.
Oh, he had forgotten.
He himself happened to be one of them.
Pei Mo sighed. "Out of everyone, you're the one doing better and better."
Xu Changqing waved his hand and asked again, "What