Tapio eventually said, “More than ten years ago, when I was on a journey for my training, I met Thomas, your grandfather. Your grandfather demonstrated a terrifying signature martial art skill. I believe you can probably guess that this martial art skill was Spiritual Art.

“At that time, I was defeated. I coveted this martial art skill.

“However, your grandfather said that he learned his Spiritual Art at the Mount Thunder Sect. He even told me about its origin, but I made an impulsive decision at the time. I returned to Mount Thunder Sect immediately and asked my father for it. My father, however, refused to give it to me. In a fit of rage, I struck my father and left the Mount Thunder Sect.

“After I left Mount Thunder Sect, I met Tyrus. He took me to an ancient tomb, and I learned Spiritual Art there.”

Tapio gave a brief account of his experiences during these years.

James stared at Tapio, who had a listless expression on his face, and asked, “Your complexion seems strange to me.