Knock, knock, knock!
"Master."
Before long, Xiao Yi Xian's light, graceful voice sounded from outside the door.
"Come in." Gu He's calm voice came from within the room.
Hearing this, Xiao Yi Xian pushed open the door and entered, making her way through Gu He's room with practiced ease.
"Master, your disciple has broken through to the Nine-star Dou Zhe level!"
The moment she arrived before Gu He, Xiao Yi Xian could not help but speak, her tone carrying a hint of excitement.
"Is that so? Excellent. You're far more impressive than your senior brother."
Hearing this, a smile appeared at the corner of Gu He's lips as he gave an honest assessment.
However, when it came to cultivation speed, there were probably few on the entire Dou Qi Continent who could compare to Xiao Yi Xian.
Hearing Gu He's praise, delight could not help but appear on Xiao Yi Xian's pretty face.
"Keep working hard. Once you break through to the Dou Master realm, I will give you three rewards."
It had been nearly a month since Gu He last performed Power Transmission for Xiao Yi Xian, and he could not help making this promise.
"Really?"
Hearing this, Xiao Yi Xian narrowed her eyes slightly. A trace of anticipation flashed through her crystalline eyes before turning into determination. "Master, rest assured. Within ten days, your disciple will definitely break through to the Dou Master realm."
"Good."
Gu He nodded in satisfaction, then took several jade bottles from his Storage Ring.
"Girl, these jade bottles contain Jade Bone Powder. After you finish cultivating each day, pour one bottle into water and use it for a medicinal bath." As he handed the jade bottles to Xiao Yi Xian, Gu He explained.
"Jade Bone Powder!"
Xiao Yi Xian's beautiful eyes lit up at his words.
Having received the inheritance of a Sixth-Grade Alchemist, she naturally knew the effects of Jade Bone Powder.
Jade Bone Powder was a fourth-grade pill. Using it in a medicinal bath could not only temper one's body, but also nourish the skin. It was extremely precious.
Usually, noblewomen from large clans liked to buy Jade Bone Powder to nourish their bodies. Not only could it strengthen their constitutions, it could also care for their skin.
"Master, thank you."
Xiao Yi Xian happily accepted the jade bottles from Gu He and hurriedly thanked him.
"You consume poison every day, so you may have hidden injuries within your body. Remember to take a medicinal bath every day. Otherwise, it may leave behind future troubles." Gu He nodded and carefully instructed her.
Jade Bone Powder could not only clear the hidden injuries in Xiao Yi Xian's body, but also temper her physique.
For Power Transmission, the strength of the body was crucial.
In order for his disciples to accept as much Dou Qi as possible from his future transmissions, Gu He had no choice but to find ways to improve their constitutions.
"Mm, thank you, Master."
Hearing Gu He's gentle instructions, Xiao Yi Xian tightly gripped the jade bottles in her delicate hands, deeply moved.
Master, you are always thinking of your disciple.
I definitely won't disappoint you.
A trace of determination flashed through Xiao Yi Xian's heart.
Thinking of this, Xiao Yi Xian looked at Gu He and softly asked, "Master, do you have any more poison here?"
Gu He pondered for a moment, then took out a silver token from his Storage Ring and handed it to Xiao Yi Xian.
"Disciple, this is the identity token I applied for on your behalf. From now on, you may go to the main peak every half month to request a batch of herbs."
Xiao Yi Xian accepted the silver token from Gu He. The words "Misty Cloud Sect" were inscribed upon it.
Above those three large words was also the engraving of a medicinal cauldron.
This token represented the identity of a Misty Cloud Sect alchemist.
As the foremost power in the Jia Ma Empire, the Misty Cloud Sect had naturally recruited more than just Gu He, a Sixth-Grade Alchemist.
There were also quite a few alchemists in the Misty Cloud Sect who had not joined the Alchemist Guild.
The Misty Cloud Sect offered generous benefits to these recruited alchemists.
Every half month, these alchemists had the right to request a batch of herbs from the sect.
Of course, the grade of herbs they could request depended on the alchemist's rank.
Gu He had previously explained this common knowledge to Xiao Yi Xian.
Looking at the identity token in her hand, Xiao Yi Xian also felt rather happy.
From now on, she too could request the herbs she needed from the sect.
"Disciple, while improving your cultivation, don't neglect the path of alchemy." Seeing Xiao Yi Xian's delighted expression, Gu He reminded her.
After all, the authority granted by this identity token depended on one's alchemist rank.
Only by raising her alchemist rank would she be qualified to request higher-grade herbs.
"Master, rest assured. By the time your disciple breaks through to the Dou Master realm, I will definitely have broken through to become a Second-Grade Alchemist as well." Xiao Yi Xian held the silver token in her hand and spoke with complete confidence.
Having received the inheritance of a Sixth-Grade Alchemist, Xiao Yi Xian had effortlessly refined a First-Grade Pill seven days ago, successfully becoming a First-Grade Alchemist.
"Very good!" Gu He smiled in satisfaction.
At this moment, Gu He suddenly thought of something and added, "Tomorrow, go to the main peak and find your Senior Sister Nalan."
"She already came by yesterday."
"Senior Sister Nalan?" Xiao Yi Xian looked somewhat puzzled.
"Mm."
Gu He nodded. "I have already instructed her to teach you combat experience. Once you get there, you must study diligently."
"But, Master..."
Xiao Yi Xian looked a little embarrassed. "Your disciple hasn't learned any Dou Techniques yet."
During this period, she had devoted herself to improving her cultivation and spent a great deal of time refining pills. She simply had no time to practice Dou Techniques.
If she went to practice combat with Senior Sister Nalan like this, would that not be utterly humiliating?
Gu He was taken aback. He had indeed forgotten about that.
Then he looked at Xiao Yi Xian and beckoned her over. "It's no matter. Come here. I'll teach you a Dou Technique now."
Xiao Yi Xian's beautiful eyes brightened at his words, and she approached Gu He expectantly.
Gu He slowly extended a finger and pressed it against Xiao Yi Xian's smooth forehead.
At the same time, he silently recited in his heart, System, use Empowerment to transmit the Rippling Wave Palm to Xiao Yi Xian.
The next moment, Xiao Yi Xian felt a stream of information enter her mind. She quickly closed her eyes and focused on receiving it.
A moment later, Xiao Yi Xian slowly opened her eyes, delight shining within them.
"Yellow-tier Advanced Dou Technique, Rippling Wave Palm."
That was right. The Dou Technique Gu He transmitted to Xiao Yi Xian this time was merely a Yellow-tier Advanced Dou Technique.
Because it had not yet been a month since he last used Power Transmission on Xiao Yi Xian.
If he performed Power Transmission now, it would be impossible to trigger the system's return.
Therefore, Gu He did not transmit either of the two Mysterious-tier Advanced Dou Techniques he possessed to Xiao Yi Xian.
However, Xiao Yi Xian was already very satisfied with this.
After Gu He's Empowerment, the essence of the Rippling Wave Palm had already been deeply imprinted in her mind.
With only a little practice, she would be able to use the Rippling Wave Palm.
"Thank you, Master." Xiao Yi Xian thanked Gu He gratefully.
"Disciple, once you break through to the Dou Master realm, I will transmit a Mysterious-tier Advanced Dou Technique to you." Gu He said with a smile.
"Really?"
Hearing this, Xiao Yi Xian was overjoyed and looked forward even more to breaking through to the Dou Master realm as soon as possible.
"Alright, go out and practice it well. Don't embarrass yourself before your Senior Sister Nalan tomorrow." Gu He said with a smile.
"Yes, Master." Xiao Yi Xian responded, then left the room excitedly.
"Next, it's time to break through!"
After Xiao Yi Xian left, Gu He also rose to his feet and headed to the alchemy room next door.
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