"You're... Loose Immortal Yuandu?"
Chen Nan was somewhat surprised, but after thinking it over, she found it reasonable.
Talisman Masters possessed powerful Spiritual Force. Even after their bodies died, they could remain in this world as long as their Spiritual Force had not suffered severe damage.
"Greetings, senior."
Having taken his belongings, Chen Nan showed him great respect.
Deep down, however, she became even more wary. A Talisman Master's methods were unfathomable. Who knew how much power Loose Immortal Yuandu still retained, or whether he still clung to the mortal world and intended to seize someone's body?
Hun Changqing stood silently beside her. He sensed a familiar aura from this wisp of remnant soul, and the corners of his lips rose into a strange curve.
"Hehe, I'm merely a remnant soul about to fade away. There's no need for such courtesy."
Loose Immortal Yuandu waved a hand.
Then he continued.
"My aptitude was poor back then, and none of the sects valued me, so I could only cultivate alone. Yet no matter how much effort I put in, I could only struggle bitterly at the bottom, with no hope in sight."
Chen Nan was inwardly startled. Loose Immortal Yuandu had been renowned in his day. Despite being a nine-seal Heavenly Symbol Master, he had been able to contend with Immortal Symbol Masters.
His terrifying combat prowess had left people speechless.
But Chen Nan had never imagined that the once-mighty Loose Immortal Yuandu had such a past.
On the path of cultivation, without talent, even the greatest effort came to nothing. How had Loose Immortal Yuandu broken free of the shackles of his aptitude?
Puzzled, Chen Nan quickly focused her attention and listened as Loose Immortal Yuandu continued.
"But I was fortunate. At my most desperate moment, I happened upon the