Chapter 13: Imparting Alchemical Insights

    "Um..."

    "Xiao Yi Xian, are you serious?"

    Looking at Xiao Yi Xian, who was currently performing the ceremony of becoming 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 intend to take me as your disciple?"

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

    Since Xiao Yi Xian had already taken the initiative to become his disciple, Gu He didn''t intend to conceal his identity, and he spoke openly. Upon hearing Gu He''s confirmation, Xiao Yi Xian''s face once 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 flash of realization crossed her mind, and she looked at the Gu He before her in astonishment, exclaiming,

    "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.

    Facing her astonished gaze, Gu He smiled faintly, then nodded, saying, "Indeed, that''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 needed to shed this title as soon as possible.

    Currently, his strength had already reached the level of a Nine-Star Dou King, just a step away from breaking through to the Dou Emperor realm. By then, he should change his title to "Alchemy Emperor Gu 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 confessing, 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 become the disciple of Alchemy King Gu He. She stared at Gu He in a daze, momentarily rendered speechless.

    "Yes, since you are already under my tutelage, I will explain 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 welcoming gifts. You must accept these gifts without refusal."

    "Secondly, I''ve always believed in rewarding those who contribute. In the future, whether you enhance my reputation externally or improve your skills internally, I will grant substantial rewards."

    "Thirdly, as long as you do not betray the school, your actions 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 stipulations, she was left dumbfounded.

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

    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 becoming an apprentice to the Alchemy King would involve strict regulations. But now it seemed she had been overthinking things.

    "Come, 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 Xian felt a bit puzzled, but obediently sat down in front of Gu He. "Later, you mustn''t be distracted. Focus your mind and spirit, completely absorb the information I''m about to pass on to you."

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

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