Chapter 115: Accepting Qing Lin as a Disciple
Two days later.
Knock, knock, knock!
A soft knocking came from outside the room. Gu He slowly opened his eyes and said, "Come in."
With Gu He's permission, a small head peeked into the room.
Qing Lin entered the room carrying a basin of water and looked at Gu He, who was sitting on the bed, and said obediently, "Master Gu, I'm here to assist you with your morning routine."
Compared to two days ago, Qing Lin was no longer as timid in front of Gu He.
The change in her demeanor was naturally related to Gu He's attitude over the past two days. To leave a good impression on the young girl, Gu He always spoke in an elegant and affable manner. He even had Qing Lin sit with him at the dining table. This treatment gradually made Qing Lin less afraid of Gu He, and she became willing to serve him.
At this moment, Gu He, looking at the docile young girl in front of him, was even more satisfied. He smiled and said, "Alright."
Then, Gu He got up and began his morning routine.
"Um... Master Gu, Commander Xiao asked you to visit the conference hall after you've freshened up."
"Xiao Ding?"
Hearing this, Gu He's brow furrowed, but he soon relaxed. He thought that it was time to meet Xiao Ding. After all, Qing Lin was now part of the Mercenary Group, so he should inform them about his intentions.
Thinking this, Gu He smiled at Qing Lin and ruffled her hair. "Then lead the way."
"Okay." Qing Lin gently replied and carefully followed him.
As they walked through the inner areas of the mercenary group, every mercenary they encountered would stop and greet Gu He warmly, indicating that they knew his identity.
However, when their gaze landed on Qing Lin, their smiles gradually faded, and some even showed a hint of disgust. This reaction was a result of the deep-seated animosity between humans and the Snake-People that no one could suppress.
Qing Lin, who possessed both human and Snake-People blood, bore the brunt of their discrimination and dislike. In a way, she was an innocent victim.
As they continued on their way, Qing Lin, who was walking alongside Gu He, would tremble slightly each time she noticed the disdainful gazes directed at her. Her adorable face, which should have attracted endless admiration, dimmed.
At a turning point, Gu He couldn't help but sigh softly and stopped walking. He turned to Qing Lin, who had become increasingly uneasy due to his sigh, and remained silent for a while. Then, he gently said, "Little one, don't pay too much attention to other people's opinions. Just remember, you're not living for others; you're living for yourself."
After finishing his words, Gu He ruffled Qing Lin's head and continued walking towards their destination.
Hearing Gu He's words, Qing Lin stood still for a moment, looking at the spot where he had stopped. Her adorable face revealed a hint of inexplicable brilliance. She lightly sniffed and raised her face, and three very fine green dots suddenly appeared silently in her emerald eyes.
"Thank you, Master Gu..."
She murmured softly, and a sudden burst of confidence appeared on her petite face. She then caught up with Gu He's pace.
A moment later, in the conference hall.
"I'm not sure why both commanders have summoned me. What is the matter?" In the hall, Gu He held a cup of fragrant tea and asked calmly.
Sitting next to him were the Mercenary Group's commander, Xiao Ding, and the second commander, Xiao Li.
Qing Lin stood quietly by Gu He's side.
Upon hearing Gu He's question, Xiao Ding seemed prepared and smiled warmly, saying, "I heard from Xue Lan that Master Gu is a third-grade alchemist. We've invited you here because we would like to ask for your help in crafting a pill."
Hearing this, Gu He didn't immediately respond. Instead, he sipped his tea and then looked at Xiao Ding before asking, "What kind of pill do you want to craft?"
Xiao Ding promptly replied, "I would like Master Gu to craft a Purple Jade Pill."
"Purple Jade Pill?"
Gu He furrowed his brow upon hearing this, as it took him a while to recall what the Purple Jade Pill was. It seemed to be a second-grade pill.
On the other hand, Xiao Ding was puzzled by Gu He's furrowed brows. After all Xue Lan had introduced him as a third-grade alchemist, but he was merely requesting the crafting of a second-grade pill.
Gu He eventually came back to his senses and said, "Crafting the Purple Jade Pill for you shouldn't be a problem."
"But," he continued, "I have a request. I hope you will agree to it."
Gu He then put down his tea cup, and, surprisingly, he had a somewhat serious expression.
Seeing this, Xiao Ding and Xiao Li frowned slightly. They hesitated for a moment but eventually asked, "May we know what conditions you're proposing?"
Without an immediate reply, Gu He turned his gaze towards Qing Lin, and he spoke gently, "Qing Lin, I want to take you as my disciple. Are you willing?"
???
This statement from Gu He left the room filled with confusion and shock. The Xiao brothers were initially puzzled and then stunned.
What's going on? Gu He wants to take Qing Lin as his disciple?
Clearly, Gu He's decision had left the Xiao brothers baffled. Xiao Li had a moment of realization the day he heard the girls mention Qing Lin's name. However, he couldn't comprehend why Gu He would choose to make Qing Lin his disciple.
Gu He's actions left Xiao Li utterly puzzled. He wondered what Gu He had in mind.
At the moment, Gu He was fully focused on Qing Lin and didn't have the attention to spare for Xiao Li's questions. However, the shock was not limited to the Xiao brothers; even Qing Lin was deeply surprised.
As she looked at the man who was now showing a warm smile towards her, she felt a sense of confusion.
"Master Gu, wants to take me as a disciple?"
(End of this chapter)
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Chapter 115: Accepting Qing Lin as a Disciple
Two days later.
Knock, knock, knock!
A soft knocking came from outside the room. Gu He slowly opened his eyes and said, "Come in."
With Gu He's permission, a small head peeked into the room.
Qing Lin entered the room carrying a basin of water and looked at Gu He, who was sitting on the bed, and said obediently, "Master Gu, I'm here to assist you with your morning routine."
Compared to two days ago, Qing Lin was no longer as timid in front of Gu He.
The change in her demeanor was naturally related to Gu He's attitude over the past two days. To leave a good impression on the young girl, Gu He always spoke in an elegant and affable manner. He even had Qing Lin sit with him at the dining table. This treatment gradually made Qing Lin less afraid of Gu He, and she became willing to serve him.
At this moment, Gu He, looking at the docile young girl in front of him, was even more satisfied. He smiled and said, "Alright."
Then, Gu He got up and began his morning routine.
"Um... Master Gu, Commander Xiao asked you to visit the conference hall after you've freshened up."
"Xiao Ding?"
Hearing this, Gu He's brow furrowed, but he soon relaxed. He thought that it was time to meet Xiao Ding. After all, Qing Lin was now part of the Mercenary Group, so he should inform them about his intentions.
Thinking this, Gu He smiled at Qing Lin and ruffled her hair. "Then lead the way."
"Okay." Qing Lin gently replied and carefully followed him.
As they walked through the inner areas of the mercenary group, every mercenary they encountered would stop and greet Gu He warmly, indicating that they knew his identity.
However, when their gaze landed on Qing Lin, their smiles gradually faded, and some even showed a hint of disgust. This reaction was a result of the deep-seated animosity between humans and the Snake-People that no one could suppress.
Qing Lin, who possessed both human and Snake-People blood, bore the brunt of their discrimination and dislike. In a way, she was an innocent victim.
As they continued on their way, Qing Lin, who was walking alongside Gu He, would tremble slightly each time she noticed the disdainful gazes directed at her. Her adorable face, which should have attracted endless admiration, dimmed.
At a turning point, Gu He couldn't help but sigh softly and stopped walking. He turned to Qing Lin, who had become increasingly uneasy due to his sigh, and remained silent for a while. Then, he gently said, "Little one, don't pay too much attention to other people's opinions. Just remember, you're not living for others; you're living for yourself."
After finishing his words, Gu He ruffled Qing Lin's head and continued walking towards their destination.
Hearing Gu He's words, Qing Lin stood still for a moment, looking at the spot where he had stopped. Her adorable face revealed a hint of inexplicable brilliance. She lightly sniffed and raised her face, and three very fine green dots suddenly appeared silently in her emerald eyes.
"Thank you, Master Gu..."
She murmured softly, and a sudden burst of confidence appeared on her petite face. She then caught up with Gu He's pace.
A moment later, in the conference hall.
"I'm not sure why both commanders have summoned me. What is the matter?" In the hall, Gu He held a cup of fragrant tea and asked calmly.
Sitting next to him were the Mercenary Group's commander, Xiao Ding, and the second commander, Xiao Li.
Qing Lin stood quietly by Gu He's side.
Upon hearing Gu He's question, Xiao Ding seemed prepared and smiled warmly, saying, "I heard from Xue Lan that Master Gu is a third-grade alchemist. We've invited you here because we would like to ask for your help in crafting a pill."
Hearing this, Gu He didn't immediately respond. Instead, he sipped his tea and then looked at Xiao Ding before asking, "What kind of pill do you want to craft?"
Xiao Ding promptly replied, "I would like Master Gu to craft a Purple Jade Pill."
"Purple Jade Pill?"
Gu He furrowed his brow upon hearing this, as it took him a while to recall what the Purple Jade Pill was. It seemed to be a second-grade pill.
On the other hand, Xiao Ding was puzzled by Gu He's furrowed brows. After all Xue Lan had introduced him as a third-grade alchemist, but he was merely requesting the crafting of a second-grade pill.
Gu He eventually came back to his senses and said, "Crafting the Purple Jade Pill for you shouldn't be a problem."
"But," he continued, "I have a request. I hope you will agree to it."
Gu He then put down his tea cup, and, surprisingly, he had a somewhat serious expression.
Seeing this, Xiao Ding and Xiao Li frowned slightly. They hesitated for a moment but eventually asked, "May we know what conditions you're proposing?"
Without an immediate reply, Gu He turned his gaze towards Qing Lin, and he spoke gently, "Qing Lin, I want to take you as my disciple. Are you willing?"
???
This statement from Gu He left the room filled with confusion and shock. The Xiao brothers were initially puzzled and then stunned.
What's going on? Gu He wants to take Qing Lin as his disciple?
Clearly, Gu He's decision had left the Xiao brothers baffled. Xiao Li had a moment of realization the day he heard the girls mention Qing Lin's name. However, he couldn't comprehend why Gu He would choose to make Qing Lin his disciple.
Gu He's actions left Xiao Li utterly puzzled. He wondered what Gu He had in mind.
At the moment, Gu He was fully focused on Qing Lin and didn't have the attention to spare for Xiao Li's questions. However, the shock was not limited to the Xiao brothers; even Qing Lin was deeply surprised.
As she looked at the man who was now showing a warm smile towards her, she felt a sense of confusion.
"Master Gu, wants to take me as a disciple?"
(End of this chapter)
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