The Mountain Hermit, the Charlatan, and the Ghosts

Master, are there immortals in the heavens?

Yes!

Gods are gods, immortals are immortals!

Gods and immortals are bitter enemies who can't stand one another!

Disciple, you need a wicked heart to become a god, and a thick skin to become an immortal!

Remember! Remember!

Master, are you about to kick the bucket?

Bah!

I'll take a nap first. I'll wait for you to bring glory to our family!

This novel and its characters are entirely fictional. Any similarities are purely coincidental. Do not imitate.