On a deserted island.

In a dark, dense forest.

A gaunt old man.

He sat cross-legged on a large rock.

Not moving at all.

Chen Yang couldn't help but let his mind wander.

The environment here is completely unsuitable for survival.

It's highly likely that the old man accidentally fell into the water.

After a hard swim, I made it ashore.

As a result... he starved to death again.

It weathered into a mummified corpse.

Chen Yang became increasingly frightened and prepared to retreat.

Sudden.

He witnessed an astonishing scene.

The withered old man's body was not sitting on the large rock at all.

Upon closer inspection.

He was sitting 3 centimeters off the ground, suspended in mid-air!

"Holy crap!!!!"

Chen Yang was so frightened that his legs went weak.

He plopped down on the ground.

Isn't this a dead person?

Instead... he turned into a ghost?

A living, breathing person.

How could it be suspended in mid-air?

It doesn't comply with the law of universal gravitation!

It can only be a ghost!

It has no weight and floats in the air.

Chen Yang's face turned deathly pale, and his palms were sweating!

My heart is pounding wildly!

They scrambled and crawled away from the pool area.

I only felt a little relieved after running all the way to the shore.

From the personal space.

Take out a row of Wahaha.

"Plop! Plop..."

Take a sip to calm your nerves!

Damn it!

That scared the hell out of me!

After finishing a row of Wahaha drinks, Chen Yang's mood finally calmed down.

wrong!

The system intelligence report clearly stated that it referred to a person, so how could it be a ghost?

And he's a master!

Could it be—

Is this gaunt old man truly a hermit master?

Chen Yang immediately retrieved the item from his personal space.

He took out a case of Nongfu Spring mineral water, a bag of ham sausages, a case of instant noodles, and three bags of hand-torn bread.

They happily trotted back to the pond.

I could see it from afar.

The gaunt old man remained seated, suspended in mid-air, motionless.

Chen Yang felt a surge of envy.

What kind of cultivation technique did this old man practice?

How can someone sit suspended in mid-air?

This lightness skill is simply unparalleled.

It's no less impressive than Bodhidharma crossing the river on a reed!

Quietly, silently.

Chen Yang walked over and placed all the food and water near the old man.

at this time.

He was less than three meters away from the old man.

It's very clear.

There was indeed no support beneath the old man.

It means sitting suspended in mid-air.

Chen Yang wanted to say something, so he gave a reminder.

And by the way, let's make a good sale.

If he can move the old man to accept him as his apprentice.

That would be even better.

At the very least, I must learn this amazing lightness skill.

From now on, the world is vast, where can't we venture out?

pity.

From beginning to end.

The emaciated old man remained motionless.

He didn't even lift his eyelids.

Chen Yang was very disappointed.

She let out a soft sigh.

He turned and left.

Of course, he walked very quietly.

There was no intention to make any noise and wake the elderly person.

When he walked twenty meters away.

The old man's eyes suddenly opened.

A flash of light, gone in an instant.

"return!"

A deep, resonant voice sounded from behind.

Chen Yang was startled.

I turned around and looked.

The old man had "awakened" and was looking at him.

"You're awake?"

Chen Yang ran back in delight.

The gaunt old man's expression was very serious.

He scrutinized Chen Yang.

"Kid, who are you?"

Why did you go to the island?

"Did you come here specifically to see me?"

Chen Yang answered without hesitation.

"Senior, my name is Chen Yang. I'm an ordinary person. I just moved to the lakeside villa today."

“Last night I suddenly had a dream that indicated that I would meet a destined person on the island in the middle of the lake today.”

"I didn't believe it at first, so I made up an excuse to come up and try it out."

"I never expected to actually run into you."

The gaunt old man stared intently at him.

Chen Yang felt...

If he has ulterior motives and harbors even a hint of malice.

He will definitely be killed by the old man's thunderous strike.

Fortunately.

Although Chen Yang's claim of having a dream is nonsense, it's not far off.

Have no evil thoughts.

Barely passed.

The gaunt old man pointed to the food and water on the ground.

"You were scared to death just now, why did you run back?"

"You even included these things?"

Chen Yang rubbed his temples.

His expression was very unnatural.

"Just now, I thought... I thought..."

The emaciated old man coldly replied:

You thought I was dead?

Chen Yang wiped the sweat from his brow!

He dared not answer.

The gaunt old man waved his hand.

"Go on."

Chen Yang felt somewhat relieved.

"Upon further reflection, I realized that talk of ghosts and spirits is not credible. It is quite possible that you are the one destined for us."

"I'm worried about you. What will you do if you're alone on a desert island without food or water?"

"So, some were sent over."

The gaunt old man nodded.

"Since you believe I am the one destined for you, why don't you wake me up?"

"Perhaps we can gain some benefits?"

Chen Yang gave an awkward laugh.

“At first, I did have this idea.”

"But you never woke up, so I gave up."

"Since you are a master, my every word and action is certainly under your control."

"Let things take their course!"

"You have your reasons for not speaking, and I will respect them."

then.

Chen Yang added another sentence.

"In case you are practicing your skills and reach a crucial point, I might disturb you."

"Wouldn't I be harming you?"

"That's why I chose to leave quietly."

On the face of the withered old man.

Finally, a strange smile appeared on his face.

She waved to him.

"Come here!"

Chen Yang's heart jumped again.

This old man was capricious and possessed extraordinary abilities.

If they attack him, it will be difficult for him to escape.

This little life, without any explanation, is about to end here.

The next second.

He still resolutely walked towards the old man.

The emaciated old man stretched out his hand.

He grabbed Chen Yang's arm.

Immediately afterwards, both hands shot out.

He groped all over Chen Yang's body—his hands, legs, waist, and so on.

"Good! Very good!"

"His physique is extraordinary; he is indeed a rare martial arts prodigy!"

Chen Yang felt a chill run down his spine!

"Senior, you're not going to send me to save the world, are you?"

The gaunt old man shook his head.

"I'm not that bored."

"However, if it were my senior brother, that might not be the case."

Chen Yang asked again.

"So, you're planning to sell me a book? A martial arts manual?"

The gaunt old man shook his head again.

"I don't have any martial arts manuals, and I certainly wouldn't sell them to you!"

Chen Yang still didn't believe it.

"So...you're planning to take me as your apprentice? And offer me a large sum as a token of your respect?"

The gaunt old man's face darkened.

"What nonsense! When I take on disciples, why would I covet gold and silver?"

Chen Yang finally felt relieved.

Thump!

Kneel on both knees.

He immediately bowed down.

"Disciple Chen Yang greets Master!"

The gaunt old man was completely bewildered.

"Hey kid, what are you doing?"

"When did I say I wanted to take you as my apprentice?"

Chen Yang was dumbfounded!

"Master, don't you want your disciple anymore?"

"You just said that I have extraordinary bone structure and am a martial arts prodigy???"

The gaunt old man looked at Chen Yang.

"Indeed, you are a martial arts prodigy, one in a century."

"but--"

"My cultivation method is not suitable for you!"

Chen Yang felt...

He stepped into thin air!

My heart is about to explode!

It's like riding a roller coaster.

Put it down for a moment, then pick it up again.

"Sir, what... exactly do you mean?"

Are you kidding me?

After all that effort, it was all for nothing?

The gaunt old man smiled knowingly.

Are you disappointed?

Chen Yang nodded.

The gaunt old man uttered another startling statement.

"I cannot be your mentor."

"but--"

"But I have two secret techniques that I can pass on to you."

"real?"

Chen Yang was overjoyed!

His fingers trembled with excitement.

"Senior, please tell me quickly!"

Which two unique skills?

The gaunt old man looked up at the sky, his expression enigmatic:

"Star-Picking Hand, Sky-Treading Step!"