"It's not a bother, not a bother." Upon hearing Gu He's agreement to her request, Little Medical Fairy's spirits lifted. She quickly responded with a coquettish tone.

  For her, just having the opportunity to be close to the alchemist before her was already quite satisfying. In case he's willing to give her some guidahat would be a great boon.

  Little did she know, at this moment Gu He had simir thoughts. The reason he hadn't directly proposed taking Little Medical Fairy as his apprentice was to bee familiar with her first.

  After all, they were strangers; suddenly apprenticeship might be presumptuous. If she rejected it, it would be embarrassing. To smoothly take her as an apprentice, Gu He aimed to get to know her.

  At least make her trust him, truly accept him. Ohey formed a e, she'd uand him better. Then, the apprenticeship would naturally fall into pce. Seeing Gu He's approachability, Xiao Yi Xian gained fidend asked more questions.

  Gu He remained patient, answering eae with a smile.

  Tap, tap, tap! Footsteps sounded outside the du He looked, seeing a middle-aged man in blue robes enter. Seeing him, Xiao Yi Xian's brows furrowed; she seemed unhappy her moment with Gu He was disrupted.

  "This is... the esteemed alchemist, right?" As the middle-aged maered, he fixed his gaze on Gu He and spoke respectfully. "Who are you?"

  Gu He was surprised, a bit annoyed by the interruption. Who's this? He was chatting with his soon-to-be disciple; who's this guy barging in?

  "Hehe, I'm surnamed Yao, the owner of Ten Thousand Medie Hall. Upon learning the esteemed alchemist was here, I came to pay respects."

  Owner Yao showed extreme deferen front of Gu He, almost excessively fttering. The owner of the medie hall? Gu He remembered such a character from the inal story.

  "Mr. Yao, what brings you here?" Little Medical Fairy was worried that Gu He might get upset, so she spoke quickly. "Yi Xian, why didn't you tell me the esteemed alchemist was here at our medie hall?"

  Owner Yao looked reproachfully at her, then smiled at Gu He. "Esteemed alchemist, you must be tired. I've prepared a feast. I hope you'll join us at my residence."

  Despite feeling unfortable with owner Yao's fttery, Gu He couldn't reject it ht. He didn't want to sound rude just as he met someone and ruin his amiable image.

  " is needed. I'll be in Qingshan Town for a while. Could you help me find quiet lodging?"

  "Also, I'm surnamed Gu, so call me Mr. Gu."

  Hearied "esteemed alchemist," Gu He felt awkward and quickly corrected him. Hearing Gu He's words, Yao hadn't spoken, but Little Medical Fairy lit up. She suggested, "Mr. Yao, you have spare rooms. please prepare one fu."

  "Uh..." Upon hearing this, Mr. Yao was briefly taken aback, then quickly responded, "Indeed, Mr. Gu He, you might sider staying in my courtyard. It's very peaceful there, and I assure you it won't disturb you."

  Mr. Yao wasn't foolish; if the alchemist before him stayed at his residence... If news got out, who in Qingshan Town would dare to offend him?

  After all, in Qingshan Town, no one could withstand the anger of a sed-tier alchemist. Evero Wolf Head Merary Group wouldn't provoke an alchemist.

  "Alright, then I'll stay in your courtyard for a few days." Gu He hesitated briefly befreeing. After a moment's hesitation, Gu He nodded slightly and agreed.

  He remembered that in the inal story, Xiao Yi Xian seemed to have lived in the backyard of this "Mr. Yao." If he and Little Medical Fairy shared the same space, it would be advantageous for his uping pns.

  Upon hearing Gu He's agreement, Xiao Yi Xian was also excited. Living in the same courtyard as Mr. Gu, how could she miss this opportunity for future iions?

  A little while ter, apanied by Mr. Yao and Little Medical Fairy, Gu He walked a few streets and arrived at ae. The estate was quite unique, with a dozen guards statio the entrance.

  It seemed that Ten Thousand Medie Hall's influen Qingshan Town was substantial. After entering the estate, Mr. Yao led Gu He to a tranquil room.

  "Sir, take a look at this room. Does it meet your preferences?" Mr. Yao led Gu He to a room and asked with a smile. "It's quite his room will do." Gu He gnced and then nodded in approval.

  Little Medical Fairy followed behind, her eyes brightening with a hint of joy. Gu He's room wasn't far from hers, and it seemed her room was situated in a location that Gu He would have to pass through frequently. It appeared even fate was aiding her.

  "I'll go prepare some daily ies for you."

  With Gu He's agreement, Mr. Yao's face lit up, and he excused himself. "Sir, my room is close to yours. If you pn to gather herbs on the mountain, you call on me anytime."

  After Mr. Yao left, Little Medical Fairy's eyes sparkled as she quickly approached, her assistance.

  "Alright." Gu He nodded with a smile. "Well then, I'll take my leave." Little Medical Fairy hesitated for a moment. She thought it best to wait until they were more familiar before seeking guidan alchemy.

  After all, they had just met on the first day. Asking too much might cause a ive impression. Watg Little Medical Fairy leave, Gu He's lips curled slightly.

  Judging from her behaviour, it seemed she had a favourable impression of him. Perhaps, after they became more familiar, proposing apprenticeship wouldn't be met with refusal. And so, Gu He officially settled in Qingshan Town.