"???"
The old man was slightly stunned, not expecting this fellow's audacity.
He couldn't help but chuckle. He was indeed as rumored, a fierce bandit from Nanjiang...
Buzz—
Just then, a strange sound appeared.
Then, Chen Shu's entire body was controlled by an invisible force, forcibly pulled to the old man's side.
The old man in green smiled and said:
"Young friend Chen Shu, please sit!"
"Grandpa, you're awake?"
Chen Shu appeared somewhat surprised, as if he hadn't anticipated it.
The old man in green looked at Chen Shu with a strange smile, simply watching him put on a show...
"Uh... thank you, Grandpa..."
Chen Shu tidied his clothes and sat cross-legged opposite the old man.
It was only then that he truly got a clear look at the old man's appearance.
His face was not extraordinary at all, it could even be said to be extremely ordinary.
If he wore a vest and shorts, he would look just like any elderly man watching square dancing aunties on the street...
But the only difference was his eyes; they were too profound, making it impossible to guess his thoughts.
This wasn't natural; it was because the other party had seen through worldly affairs and experienced too much...
Thinking of the old man's age, Chen Shu didn't find it strange anymore.
From the early days of spiritual energy resurgence until now, nearly a thousand years had passed. The old man had always been present.
He had lived for too long...
The lifespan of ordinary people was barely a hundred years, and even a dynasty lasted only a few hundred years. A thousand years was an unimaginably long period.
The person before him had truly witnessed the changes of the world, the transformation of seas into mulberry fields...
The old man in green remained silent, focusing on making tea.
The tea leaves on the table were snow-white, exuding a unique fragrance, clearly not common goods.
Chen Shu had initially felt a bit of anticipation, but then his expression turned somewhat strange...
After a while,
He finally couldn't help but speak:
"Grandpa, if we're not good at making tea, let's not force ourselves..."
"..."
The old man's movements instantly froze. Had you seen through everything, huh?
He was only a thousand years old; was there anything wrong with wanting to feign the demeanor of a master?
"Grandpa..."
Chen Shu scratched his head, appearing utterly innocent.
Judging by the old man's technique, if he continued, the entire day would be wasted...
"You understand tea?"
The old man silently put down the tea set, a hint of curiosity in his eyes.
Wasn't this fellow known as a fierce bandit?
"I don't..."
Chen Shu shrugged and said, "Because you make tea the same way I do."
"..."
The old man's mouth twitched. No wonder you were so sure...
"Alright, let's get straight to the point..."
The old man simply stopped pretending. Besides, he wasn't a refined person to begin with.
"I called you here mainly to briefly discuss a few things."
"Your junior listens respectfully."
Chen Shu also became serious, listening quietly.
"The first thing!"
The old man cleared his throat and said, "The honor bestowed upon you at the Dragon Slaying Platform was my doing. You don't need to feel too much pressure."
"Mm," Chen Shu nodded.
"Although your methods are unscrupulous, and you are also insidious and quite bloodthirsty, but..."
The old man paused his tone and slowly said:
"Aren't all strong individuals like this?"
"..."
"Regardless of your true intentions, as long as you have made contributions, you deserve that honor!"
The old man continued, "Conversely, even if you acted with good intentions, if you commit a crime, you will still be judged."
Chen Shu nodded silently, the conflict in his heart gradually fading.
"The second matter."
The old man spoke, "Your progress is a bit too rapid."
"Rapid? Grandpa, I've been cultivating for four or five years..."
"..."
The old man's eyes widened. You actually dare to say that!
He sighed and said:
"Look at your peers; they are all only Silver, some even Bronze. Look at yourself! Alas..."
"..."
Chen Shu's eyes twitched. Why did that sound strange?
Growing too fast is also my fault, is it?
The old man said calmly, "You might not feel it now, but you might encounter bottlenecks when you break through to Legend."
"Legend..."
Chen Shu's expression shifted, and he said, "Grandpa, what should I do now?"
"Don't be too eager for quick success..."
A hint of expectation appeared in the old man's eyes, and he said:
"Continue to consolidate your foundation. Perhaps you won't become a Legend, but you can still possess Legend-level combat power..."
Chen Shu nodded, not arguing.
"And at that time, once you become a Legend, there will be a true qualitative leap!"
At that time, Chen Shu would be able to change the world's landscape with his own power!
The old man continued to advise, "However, you are only Gold rank one now. Take it step by step; don't aim too high."
"I understand."
Chen Shu nodded, then asked humbly, "Grandpa, do you have any advice for cultivating contracted spirits?"
The old man was the strongest, and his insights were naturally unparalleled.
"Follow your own ideas."
A hint of admiration appeared in the old man's eyes, and he said:
"In fact, you've always been doing very well."
Chen Shu's mouth curved upwards. Being praised by the strongest naturally made him feel very pleased.
"The third matter!"
The old man spoke slowly, a hint of contemplation in his eyes.
"Hmm?"
Chen Shu's expression stiffened. Was he about to say something important?
After a moment, under Chen Shu's expectant gaze, the old man slowly said:
"Let's try to use urine bags less. That thing is a bit inhumane..."
"..."
Chen Shu's eyes widened. So that's what you've been thinking about all this time?
"Alright, those are the three matters."
A strange smile flickered in the old man's eyes, and he said, "If you have anything else you want to ask, just tell me directly."
Chen Shu's expression shifted, and he immediately began to inquire.
The old man was the strongest, and likely the longest-lived; he was practically an encyclopedia, and all sorts of questions could be answered.
Chen Shu asked about beast taming, some questions even Qin Tian couldn't answer.
The old man held nothing back and answered them one by one.
Three hours passed in the blink of an eye.
"Grandpa, I want to ask, when did you break through to become a Legendary Beast Tamer? Was it during the early stages of spiritual energy resurgence or the old era?"
"I control a star relic. The creator of that relic, the Star King, from which dynasty did he belong? Was he from Planet Blue?"
"Is there any connection between the great calamities in the forbidden fog and the ferocious beasts of Dragon Abyss?"
Chen Shu's eyes were filled with curiosity. He no longer asked about beast taming but about the questions that had been lingering in his heart.
However, the old man stretched lazily and said:
"Alright, young friend Chen Shu, the Q&A session is over. Since you have no more questions, you should leave Dragon Abyss as soon as possible."
"..."
Chen Shu's mouth twitched. He was just dropping the subject, wasn't he...
ps: Two chapters today, taking a break to organize my thoughts.