The old master eventually capitulated.
Whether he was willing or resentful, anyway, Yang Fan seemed to have found a way to counteract the old master.
The problem was also smoothly resolved.
Taking advantage of the old master's breakfast time, Yang Fan made a call to another mentor of his, Huang Baoming.
When he heard Yang Fan inquire about the Ghost Gate Thirteen Needles, Huang Baoming's temper instantly flared up, and he launched into a furious rant at Yang Fan, almost letting loose a torrent of swear words.
Yang Fan silently moved the phone a little further away, waiting until Mr. Huang had almost finished his tirade before explaining, "Mr. Huang, hear me out for a bit of sophistry, I've come across a rather tricky issue."