"Um..."

  "Xiao Yi Xian, are you serious?"

  Looking at Xiao Yi Xian, who was currently perf the ceremony of being his disciple, Gu He was momentarily taken aback. "Of course, I'm serious."

  A sweet smile graced Xiao Yi Xian's face. Seeing Gu He was seemingly lost in thought, her expression quickly turned disappointed. "Could it be, Mr. Gu, that you were just joking earlier? You actually don't io take me as your disciple?"

  "No, no, no!" Gu He quickly denied, somewhat excitedly, "I'm serious." Then he calmed down, gazing early at Xiao Yi Xian and slowly said, "Starting today, you are the sed disciple of Gu He."

  Since Xiao Yi Xian had already taken the initiative to bee his disciple, Gu He didn't io ceal his identity, and he spoke openly. Upon hearing Gu He's firmation, Xiao Yi Xian's face again lit up with a smile.

  "Gu He?" "Is that the name of the teacher?" Xiao Yi Xian muttered to herself, feeling like she had heard this name before. As she repeated the name, a fsh of realization crossed her mind, and she looked at the Gu He before her in astonishment, exg,

  "Teacher, you... You're Alchemy King Gu He?" Xiao Yi Xian stared at Gu He with wide eyes, her lips slightly parted, as if seeing Gu He for the first time.

  Fag her astonished gaze, Gu He smiled faintly, then nodded, saying, "Ihat's right. Your teacher is Alchemy King Gu He." Although he maintained a smile on his face, Gu He secretly vowed to himself that he o shed this title as soon as possible.

  Currently, his strength had already reached the level of a ar Dou King, just a step away from breaking through to the Dou Emperor realm. By then, he should ge his title to "Alchemy Emperu He."

  The title "Alchemy Emperor" sounded much more imposing than "Alchemy King." Now that he had taken Xiao Yi Xian as his disciple, achieving this goal wouldn't be too difficult.

  My teacher really is Alchemy King! That's actually Alchemy King! Seeing Gu He fessing, Xiao Yi Xian was utterly bewildered, her mind struggling to catch up.

  Alchemy King Gu He was, to her, akin to a legendary figure. She couldn't have dreamed that one day she would actually bee the disciple of Alchemy King Gu He. She stared at Gu He in a daze, momentarily rendered speechless.

  Gu He waved his hand in front of her, chug, "Silly girl, what are you thinking? Haven't you processed it yet?"

  "Teacher... I..." Xiao Yi Xian snapped back to reality and looked at Gu He, her words suddenly stumbling.

  "You little one, you've beore distant after being a disciple," Gu He ughed and reassured, "Go rest for now. Tomorrow, your teacher will impart the ways of alchemy to you."

  Seeing Xiao Yi Xian's absent-mindedness and her inplete prehension, Gu He abandoned his iion to impart the "greeting ceremony."

  Rushing things wouldn't lead to success; it was clear that Xiao Yi Xian wasn't fully present in the moment, so he wasn't in a hurry. "Yes, teacher." "In that case, the disciple will take her leave."

  Hearing Gu He's f words, Xiao Yi Xia somewhat reassured. She bowed to Gu He and then, with graceful steps, left his room. "This girl... it seems she truly hasn't caught up yet." Gu He looked at the leftover bowl and chopsticks oable shook his head, and proceeded to tidy up.

  "Greetings, Teacher." Early the m, just as Gu He had woken up, Xiao Yi Xian's graceful voice echoed outside his room. "This girl is up so early. Could she have not slept all night?" Hearing Xiao Yi Xian's voice, Gu

  He was somewhat surprised. Then, he walked over and slowly opehe door. "Teacher, hehe, good m!" Xiao Yi Xian appeared, holding a food tainer, her face adorned with a familiar pyful smile.

  It seemed that at this moment, she had fully embraced Gu He's identity. "Teacher, you haven't had breakfast yet, right? Your disciple brought some for you." Xiao Yi Xian opehe food tainer, and an alluring aroma instantly filled the room.

  Gu He couldn't help but feel his appetite stirred, nodding with a smile, "Alright." He couldn't help but think that having this disciple wasn't in vain. He now had guaranteed meals three times a day.

  Upon hearing this, Xiao Yi Xian happily brought out a bowl and chopsticks. After a night's ption, she had e to terms with everything. Her teacher being the Alchemy King, wasn't that eveer?

  What was the point of all that turmoil? After all, within the Jia Ma Empire, which young person wouldn't want to be an apprentider Alchemy King Gu He? Being able to study under her teacher was truly fortunate.

  At this moment, Xiao Yi Xian had pletely adjusted her mi. "Disciple, today, I will officially begin imparting to you the ways of alchemy."

  After finishing breakfast and ing up, Gu He looked at Xiao Yi Xian and solemnly spoke. "Ah, so soon?" Xiao Yi Xian was surprised. Her teacher was really dedicated, wasn't he? It was only her first day as his disciple.

  "Yes, since you are already under my tutege, I will expin to you the rules I have." Gu He looked at Xiao Yi Xian, trying to maintain a serious demeanour.

  "Firstly, upon joining my sext, I will bestow upon you three weling gifts. You must accept these gifts without refusal."

  "Sedly, I've always believed in rewarding those who tribute. Iure, whether you enhance my reputatioernally or improve your skills internally, I will grant substantial rewards."

  "Thirdly, as long as you do not betray the school, your as are your own freedom, and I won't interfere."

  Initially, seeing Gu He's serious expression, Xiao Yi Xian thought he might impose some very strict requirements. However, upon hearing these three stiputions, she was left dumbfounded.

  "Ah... Teacher, is that all?" Xiao Yi Xian blinked her sparkling eyes, looking at Gu He with some fusion.

  Gu He shook his head and chuckled, "My school doesn't have so many rules for apprentices. Just these three."

  "That's too good." Xiao Yi Xian muttered softly. These three guidelines didn't seem like requirements at all; they were practically the ultimate perks for disciples.

  Xiao Yi Xian had initially thought that being an appreo the Alchemy King would involve strict regutions. But now it seemed she had beehinking things.

  "e, my obedient disciple, sit before me. I'm about to impart the ways of alchemy to you." Gu He gently spoke to Xiao Yi Xian. "Oh."

  Hearing this, Xiao Yi Xia a bit puzzled, but obediently sat down in front of Gu He. "Later, you mustn't be distracted. Focus your mind and spirit, pletely absorb the information I'm about to pass on to you."

  "Uood, Teacher." Xiao Yi Xian responded softly and then followed Gu He's instrus.

  As Gu He spoke, he reached out, pg his palm on Xiao Yi Xian's forehead. In the moment, Gu He trated his own mind, issuing a and to the system. "Transfer all the alchemical insights in my mind to Xiao Yi Xian."