Liu Nanxu said, that young man is a disciple of Transcendent Zhenren, maybe just received some pointers.
Just like Ye Beichen of Zhongnan Mountain, when he was young he too once received guidance from Chu Chaoran. Although now he has already attained the position of Celestial Master and inherited the incense line of Zhongnan Mountain, in private he still calls himself a disciple of Transcendent Zhenren, and always addresses him as teacher when they meet.
Chu Chaoran is a highly respected figure who has aided countless juniors. Disciples like this are naturally not few in number.
However, the apprentice ceremony is completely different—it's a declaration to the world, inviting all parties to witness; a disciple accepted this way is no small matter.
Transcendent Zhenren may have many disciples, but such a closed-door disciple can only be one.
The invitation letter from Zhenwu Mountain did not specify who Transcendent Zhenren would take as disciple.
