Accepting a Disciple!?

As fascinated by this technique as I am, I'm afraid… I won't be able to bring it to any great heights with my capability." 

Seeing Di Tou's confused expression, Old Gao explained with a sad smile. "It's not that I don't have confidence in myself. It's just that this technique doesn't rely on talent or perseverance but money! It seems that I advance my cultivation by reading a myriad of manuals. For instance, to progress from the first stage to the second stage, which should be roughly equivalent to Body Refinement and Qi condensing, I need to comprehend at least nine Earth-tier manuals to the insights level or three Heaven-tier Manuals. With the grace that Senior provided these past few days, alongside some hard work, I should be able to pass this hurdle, but…"