Things were getting more and more interesting.
Xu Tong wondered whether the old man had seen through his cultivation. That did not seem right. His cultivation had been sealed away.
He could only use spiritual power now. Even if he found himself in danger, he could not use anything else.
Unless he forced his spiritual power through and broke the seal outright.
"Old Man Quan, you've got a sharp eye. Go on, let's hear it."
Old Man Quan laughed. "You're not just beginners-you've never had anything to do with martial artists before! You're complete outsiders!"
"But your physiques are decent. My guess is that you originally wanted to cultivate toward immortality, but came here because you couldn't. Am I right?"
"Well? Did I guess correctly?"
Xu Tong did not know whether to laugh or cry. He could only admit, "Yes, yes, you got it right."
Old Man Quan looked thoroughly pleased with himself. "I knew it! Why else would you have spiritual power? That's something you only get once you reach the grandmaster level!"
"But don't lose heart. Train properly the way I teach you, and you'll definitely make it."
"With me guiding you along the way, I won't promise anything beyond that, but I certainly have what it takes to train you into innate great grandmasters."
Xu Tong nodded and gave him a thumbs-up.
"We're counting on you."
Old Man Quan was still humming smugly when Geng Shu pulled Xu Tong aside and whispered, "I can't believe you actually got into a discussion with him."
"Do you really believe he has a few tricks up his sleeve? To me, he's just a crazy little old man."
Xu Tong smiled. "Whether he really is crazy or just playing the fool, we'll find out eventually. Let's take it one step at