Chapter 58 The aftermath of the game (Part 3)

Carefully observing the man, who appeared to be around sixty years old, his appearance was strangely unbelievable. Underneath his tattered monk's robe, a glimpse of a Daoist robe could be seen. At the top of his head, split down the middle, on the left was a bald head with a row of scars, while on the right, his half-black, half-white hair was tied up in a Daoist topknot. His old face with squinted eyes stared at Lu Yun with a peculiar expression. Additionally, the man wore a strange iron collar around his neck, adorned with peculiar patterns, looking rather out of place and comical.

The eccentric man looked at Lu Yun and exclaimed, "Not simple, quite rare indeed. In my few hundred years, I haven't seen anyone stranger than you, hehe, interesting. Unexpectedly, after not moving for a long time, I happen to pass by tonight and encounter such an oddity. Hehe, kid, where are you from? How come you, alone, conceal multiple techniques? That's a big taboo for cultivators, disorderly and unfocused, never achieving greatness. Haha, who would have thought I'd encounter someone tonight who's as peculiar as me, mastering multiple techniques. Truly wonderful, destiny indeed."

Hearing this, Lu Yun's eyes, veiled by mist, concealed any visible reaction, but internally, he was exceptionally shocked. This was the second person since his apprenticeship who had seen through his hidden secrets. The first was Xiao Tian. It was surprising to encounter someone who discerned most of his cultivation again, just under a month after leaving Xiao Tian.

As he observed the strange man, Lu Yun's spiritual waves analyzed his aura rapidly. However, each time his spiritual waves approached the man's body, they were repelled by a strange force, quite miraculous. Lu Yun realized that the man also knew how to conceal his aura, making it difficult to uncover his secrets.

Seeing a hint of surprise in the man's eyes, Lu Yun understood that his attempt to probe had been noticed. Slightly surprised, Lu Yun spoke, "I come from the mountains and plan to leave them. How about you? What do I call you? You seem like a Buddhist monk and a Daoist, but with a peculiar twist. There can't be many people like you in the world, right?"

The strange man grinned, "Kid, you've got some skills, actually using mental power to explore this old man's secrets. Unfortunately, I'm not that easy to read. You say you come from the mountains and plan to leave, interesting. I, on the other hand, come from outside the mountains and plan to enter. It seems like we have a connection. As for my appearance, how do you like it? Is it unparalleled in the world, unique?" After boasting, he chuckled while looking at Lu Yun.

Lu Yun remained calm, understanding that such strange individuals often had differences from ordinary people. With a faint smile, Lu Yun agreed, "Your appearance is indeed unparalleled and quite rare, immediately signaling that you're extraordinary. My name is Lu Yun, and I come from Yiyuan. What about you? Which famous mountain or river are you from, and where's your immortal mansion?"

The strange man mysteriously smiled, "My name will be revealed when the time comes. As for the techniques I practice, that's a secret. Although we're friends now, some secrets can't be shared unless you're my disciple, which you're not. However, I'll reveal a little bit out of friendship. I've mastered both Buddhist and Daoist techniques, as well as some occult techniques from the demonic realm. Quite rare, isn't it? But I can't let those pseudo-righteous demon slayers hear about it. They may not harm me, but they'll annoy me with their constant nagging. I despise those so-called righteous cultivators who wield their swords against demons all day long. They're arrogant and forget the essence of cultivation. Anyway, let's talk about you. I'm very curious about you."

Lu Yun couldn't help but chuckle, finding it amusing that the man had insulted all the members of the Six Academies in one go. Calmly, Lu Yun spoke, "I don't have much to say. Every day is spent practicing, and even now, I haven't truly explored the world. It's been two years since I came to Yiyuan, and I've learned quite a bit. Perhaps my next step will be to leave." Looking at the night sky, Lu Yun pondered his future path, whether to stay in Yiyuan or leave.