Zhang Xiaoshan spoke casually
"It all starts with my master, he's fond of traveling everywhere. More than forty years ago, he met Hu Lie, who hadn't yet gained fame, in the Northeast and gave him some pointers."
"However, it was just guidance, not a formal apprenticeship. My master's only true disciple is me, so I say Hu Lie is like half a senior brother."
Zhang Xiaoshan spoke logically; anyway, Wei Hu couldn't possibly verify this with Hu Lie, so whatever he said was the truth.
Sure enough, Wei Hu was left baffled by what he heard.
"That Hu Lie is a top expert in Yanxia, and with just two moves from your master, he achieved such height. Then what's your master's cultivation level?"
Zhang Xiaoshan pretended to be troubled and said
"Well..."
"Forget it, my master doesn't like outsiders knowing his real strength, but Elder Wei, you're not exactly an outsider, so I might reveal a thing or two."
"Honestly, I haven't seen the old man for almost ten years now."
