"Uh…"
"Little Fairy Doctor, are you serious?" Looking at the Little Fairy Doctor bowing respectfully before him, Gu He was momentarily stunned.
"Of course, I'm serious," the Little Fairy Doctor replied, her pretty face adorned with a sweet smile.
However, noticing Gu He's dazed expression, a flicker of disappointment quickly crossed her face. "Could it be that Mr. Gu was just joking with me earlier and has no real intention of accepting me as his disciple?"
"No, no, no!" Gu He quickly denied, his voice tinged with excitement. "I'm absolutely serious."
After a moment, he composed himself and looked at her with a solemn expression. "From today onward, you are my second disciple and I am Gu He."
Since the Little Fairy Doctor had taken the initiative to seek apprenticeship, Gu He saw no reason to hide his identity and decided to be straightforward.
Hearing Gu He's confirmation, the Little Fairy Doctor's smile returned.
"Gu He? Is that the master's name?" she murmured softly, as if the name sounded vaguely familiar.
As she pondered, a flash of realization struck her. Her eyes widened in astonishment as she stared at Gu He. "Master, you… are you the Pill King Gu He?"
The Little Fairy Doctor's pink lips parted slightly, her gaze fixed on Gu He as if she were seeing him for the first time.
Facing her shocked expression, Gu He smiled faintly and nodded. "Indeed, your master is Pill King Gu He."
Though he wore a smile, Gu He secretly vowed to shed the title of "Pill King" as soon as possible. His strength had already reached the nine-star Dou King level, just one step away from breaking through to the Dou Emperor realm.
Once he achieved that, his title would naturally evolve to "Pill Emperor Gu He." The title of Pill Emperor sounded far more majestic than Pill King.
Now that he had accepted the Little Fairy Doctor as his disciple, achieving this goal didn't seem too difficult.
"Master is truly the Pill King! The legendary Pill King!" The Little Fairy Doctor was utterly stunned, her mind struggling to process the revelation.
To her, Pill King Gu He was a figure of legend, someone she never imagined she would have the chance to meet, let alone become his disciple.
She stared blankly at Gu He, momentarily speechless.
Gu He waved his hand in front of her eyes and chuckled lightly. "Silly girl, what are you thinking about? Still haven't recovered?"
"Master… I…" The Little Fairy Doctor snapped out of her daze, her words stumbling as she looked at Gu He.
"You've become so reserved after becoming my disciple," Gu He said with a comforting smile. "Go back and rest for now. Tomorrow, I'll begin teaching you alchemy."
Seeing that the Little Fairy Doctor was still somewhat distracted and hadn't fully processed everything, Gu He decided to postpone the formal "initiation ceremony."
There was no need to rush; the Little Fairy Doctor clearly needed time to adjust.
"Yes, Master. This disciple will take her leave." Hearing Gu He's reassuring words, the Little Fairy Doctor felt a sense of relief. She bowed respectfully, then gracefully exited Gu He's room with light, delicate steps.
"This girl… it seems she really hasn't fully processed it yet," Gu He muttered to himself, glancing at the leftover bowls and chopsticks on the table. He shook his head and began tidying up.
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The next morning, just as Gu He had woken up, the soft voice of the Little Fairy Doctor echoed outside his door. "Master, disciple has come to pay her respects."
"This girl… she's up so early. Did she even sleep last night?" Gu He thought, slightly surprised. He walked over and opened the door.
"Master, hee hee, good morning!" The Little Fairy Doctor stood there, holding a food box, her face lit up with a familiar playful smile. It seemed she had fully accepted Gu He's identity as her Master.
"Master, you haven't had breakfast yet. I brought some for you," she said, opening the food box. The tantalizing aroma of food immediately filled the room, stirring Gu He's appetite.
"Good," Gu He nodded with a smile, secretly pleased. It seemed this disciple would ensure he never missed a meal.
The Little Fairy Doctor happily set out the bowls and chopsticks. After a night of reflection, she had come to terms with everything.
Wasn't it a great thing that her Master was the Pill King? Why overthink it? After all, in the Jia Ma Empire, countless young talents dreamed of becoming disciples of Pill King Gu He. She was truly fortunate to have this opportunity.
"Disciple, today I will officially begin teaching you the alchemy," Gu He said seriously after finishing breakfast and watching the Little Fairy Doctor clean up.
"Ah, so soon?" The Little Fairy Doctor was slightly surprised. It was only her first day as a disciple, and her Master was already so dedicated.
"Since you are now my disciple, I will lay out the rules of being my student," Gu He continued, maintaining a serious expression.
"First, as your Master, I will give you three initiation gifts. These gifts must be accepted and cannot be refused."
"Second, I believe in rewarding merit. From now on, whether you gain fame abroad or improve your internal strength, I will generously reward you."
"Third, as long as you do not betray me, you are free to do as you wish. I will not interfere."
The Little Fairy Doctor had expected strict and demanding rules, but after hearing these three points, she was left speechless.
"Ah… Master, is that all?" she asked, blinking her crystal-clear eyes in confusion.
Gu He shook his head and smiled lightly. "These are the only rules. I don't believe in imposing too many restrictions."
"This is too good," the Little Fairy Doctor muttered to herself.
These "rules" were more like the highest privileges a disciple could ask for. She had assumed that becoming a disciple of the Pill King would come with strict and rigorous requirements, but it seemed she had overthought it.
"Come, my dear disciple. Sit in front of me, and I will begin teaching you the alchemy," Gu He said gently.
"Okay," the Little Fairy Doctor replied, though still a bit puzzled. She obediently sat down in front of Gu He.
"Stay focused later. Remain calm and concentrate on absorbing the knowledge I impart to you," Gu He instructed.
"Understood, Master," the Little Fairy Doctor responded softly, following Gu He's guidance.
Gu He extended his hand and placed his palm gently on the Little Fairy Doctor's head. In the next moment, he focused his mind and issued a silent command to the system within him.
"Transfer all my knowledge and experience in medicine refining to the Little Fairy Doctor."
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