Why do old people rank first?

The reason why the old man ranks first is mainly because of his intelligence and influence.

First of all, the old man is an extremely mysterious figure in the martial arts novel The Sentimental Swordsman's Ruthless Sword. He is not only a wise man, but also a strange man and an excellent master. He has a high reputation and influence in the Wulin and is regarded as a respected figure.

Secondly, the secret old man is the leader of an organization, which has a very large and perfect intelligence system and knows everything about the world like the back of his hand. His wisdom and powerful intelligence network make him have a wide range of information sources and decision-making basis in Wulin, which is also an important reason why he ranks first.

Generally speaking, the reason why this old man ranks first is not only because of his high martial arts, but also because of his outstanding performance in wisdom and influence.