Xiao Yi Xian's Thoughts

"Sir... could you be an alchemist?"

Xiao Yi Xian's beautiful eyes flickered as she asked expectantly.

Gu He did not answer, merely smiling as he nodded.

He really was an alchemist!

Seeing Gu He nod in confirmation, delight appeared on Xiao Yi Xian's lovely face.

Her greatest wish was to become an alchemist.

Yet she had always lacked the opportunity to come into contact with one.

After all, in a tiny place like Qingshan Town, why would such esteemed alchemists ever come here?

Xiao Yi Xian's eyes brimmed with excitement. She wanted to step forward and ask him questions, but she feared being too abrupt.

Though she had never met a true alchemist, she had heard quite a few stories about them from other mercenaries.

Legend had it that alchemists were lofty figures, exceedingly proud, and ordinary people found it difficult even to associate with them.

Perhaps this Mr. Gu is an exception? Xiao Yi Xian looked at Gu He as the thought surfaced in her heart.

After all, the bright smile on Gu He's face and his refined, handsome features truly made people want to draw close to him.

Someone like him should be different from other alchemists, right?

Upon hearing the exchange between Gu He and Xiao Yi Xian, the staff of Myriad Medicine Pavilion nearby also revealed shocked expressions.

This gentleman was actually an alchemist!

As they looked at the refined and easygoing Gu He, a trace of reverence unconsciously entered their eyes.

In their hearts, alchemists held an incomparably noble status.

Moreover, he could produce a Second-Grade Pill. That meant this gentleman was at least a Second-Grade Alchemist.

With that thought, everyone looked upon the refined Gu He as though he were a deity.

"Big Brother!"

"Big Brother!"

Just then, several mournful shouts came from outside Myriad Medicine Pavilion.

Soon after, a bedraggled figure appeared at the entrance. It was Lin Hu, who had left earlier.

At that moment, Lin Hu's rugged face was filled with grief, tears welling in his tiger-like eyes as he suddenly threw himself over Lin Long, who lay on the ground.

"Big Brother, I've failed you... I'm useless!"

Three hours had already passed, and Lin Hu had assumed that his elder brother had long since died from the poison.

A smile appeared on Xiao Yi Xian's lovely face as she said softly, "Your brother is already fine."

Lin Hu froze at those words. Then he looked at Lin Long's face, which had returned to normal, and joy filled his eyes.

"The snake poison in my brother's body has been cured?"

Excitedly, Lin Hu checked Lin Long's injuries. Once he confirmed that the snake poison had indeed been neutralized, he hurriedly knelt before Xiao Yi Xian and said gratefully, "Xiao Yi Xian, thank you for saving my brother's life. I, Lin Hu, am endlessly grateful."

The brothers Lin Long and Lin Hu had been orphans since childhood, relying on each other to survive. Their brotherly bond ran exceptionally deep.

To Lin Hu, saving his elder brother's life was no different from saving his own.

Seeing Lin Hu suddenly kneel before her, Xiao Yi Xian was startled. An awkward look appeared on her pretty face, and she quickly explained, "The one who saved your brother wasn't me, but this Mr. Gu."

As she spoke, Xiao Yi Xian turned her gaze toward Gu He beside her.

"Mr. Gu?"

Lin Hu was taken aback and turned toward Gu He with a puzzled expression.

This man did not seem to be from Qingshan Town, did he?

Was he the one who saved my brother?

Seeing Lin Hu standing there in a daze, Xiao Yi Xian feared that he might offend Gu He, so she hurriedly reminded him, "Mr. Gu is an alchemist. Your brother was only able to neutralize the Mandala Snake Poison because he took Mr. Gu's pill."

An alchemist!

Lin Hu's heart jolted upon hearing that.

This man was actually an alchemist?

Once he came to his senses, he quickly knelt before Gu He as well and said respectfully, "Thank you, sir, for saving my brother's life. I, Lin Hu, am endlessly grateful!"

Gu He smiled faintly and replied in an easygoing tone, "No need for this. Saving one life is worth more than building a seven-story pagoda."

"A mere Second-Grade Pill in exchange for a life is a very worthwhile trade."

Saving one life is worth more than building a seven-story pagoda.

As she carefully savored Gu He's words, a peculiar light flashed through Xiao Yi Xian's beautiful eyes, and her gaze toward him gained a hint of admiration.

It seems this Mr. Gu really is a very good person.

Gu He's arrival had overturned Xiao Yi Xian's previous understanding of alchemists.

It seems alchemists aren't as lofty and unapproachable as the legends say.

Looking at Gu He's refined and easygoing demeanor, a bold idea could not help but arise in Xiao Yi Xian's heart.

Could she ask him to teach her the Art of Alchemy?

"Second-Grade Pill!"

Meanwhile, Lin Hu was even more shocked by Gu He's words.

As a mercenary who often dealt with merchants, he naturally understood the value of a Second-Grade Pill.

Thinking of this, Lin Hu felt even more grateful toward Gu He.

"We brothers will never forget your great kindness, sir. If you ever have any orders for us in the future, we brothers will never refuse."

A trace of helplessness appeared on Gu He's face. This man's character was rather good.

If his strength were not so low, Gu He might have considered taking him under his command.

He chuckled. "There is no need for this. It is only a Second-Grade Pill. You should take your brother back first and let him recover properly."

"Yes, sir!"

Lin Hu paused at those words, then heavily kowtowed three times to Gu He before carrying his brother out of Myriad Medicine Pavilion.

"Mr. Gu, thank you for helping Myriad Medicine Pavilion out of its predicament just now. Would you be willing to step inside and have some tea?"

After Lin Hu left, Xiao Yi Xian's eyes flickered as she stepped forward and took the initiative to invite him.

Gu He had come here for Xiao Yi Xian in the first place, so naturally, he would not refuse.

He smiled and nodded agreeably. "That works. I happen to be a little thirsty."

Seeing Gu He agree, delight flashed through Xiao Yi Xian's eyes. Her lips curved slightly upward as she said respectfully, "Sir, please follow me."

Gu He nodded, then followed Xiao Yi Xian into the inner room of Myriad Medicine Pavilion.

After entering the inner room, Xiao Yi Xian quickly served fragrant tea.

"Forgive my presumption, but may I ask what brings you to Qingshan Town, sir? Perhaps I can be of help."

Perhaps because Gu He seemed rather easygoing, Xiao Yi Xian gathered her courage and asked.

"Hehe, I came to Qingshan Town this time mainly to relax, and incidentally to enter the Monster Beast Mountain Range in search of several spiritual herbs." Gu He took a light sip of tea and chuckled.

"Then you will be staying in Qingshan Town for some time, sir." Hearing this, joy immediately surged in Xiao Yi Xian's heart.

As long as Mr. Gu was not leaving soon, that meant she had a chance.

"Mm." Gu He nodded faintly.

"Sir, I am quite familiar with the outskirts of the Monster Beast Mountain Range. If you are searching for spiritual herbs, perhaps I can help." Xiao Yi Xian's eyes shifted as she made the suggestion to Gu He.

"Oh!"

Gu He had been looking for an opportunity to spend more time with Xiao Yi Xian. Her proposal was exactly what he wanted. Pretending to hesitate for a moment, he nodded. "Then I will have to trouble you when the time comes."