Although Peak Master Bai had said nothing, Jiang Man could tell from his eyes that he had little faith in him.
Peak Master Bai simply had not seen enough of the world.
But he did not mind, nor did he explain further.
"You want my help, and that is naturally no problem." Peak Master Bai looked at Jiang Man, his voice softening, though his gaze held a measure of scrutiny. "But are you certain it will be within fifteen years? If I make my arrangements around fifteen years and you are late, this second matter will be over.
"Besides, although my preparations will still be usable after fifteen years, they might not have much effect.
"I will be arranging things to peak within fifteen years.
"Have you thought this through?"
Having said that, Peak Master Bai stared at Jiang Man, his gaze resting on his face, wanting to see what expression he would show.
Yet Jiang Man showed no expression at all. He merely nodded.
Then he sank into thought.
Only after a while did he speak. "If I am early, will your preparations still work, Peak Master Bai?"
Naturally, he could not really wait fifteen years.
The sooner, the better.
Why insist on waiting for his Peerless Heaven's Chosen Destiny to catch up?
Then he would merely be a Peerless Heavenly Prodigy, rather than a heaven-reaching and earth-spanning Peerless Heavenly Prodigy.
"They will, though they will peak around the thirteenth year." Peak Master Bai considered briefly, then clasped his hands behind his back and slowly paced half a step. "After that, my measures will gradually weaken. Maintaining their peak for a year or two should be possible.
"After all, my measures are subject to outside influences. Not everyone will wait for me."
Jiang Man thought for a moment. "That