"You're awake?"
Showclear Daoist's voice rang out. "I thought you'd sleep for another two hours."
After his deep sleep, Bai Pu's Spirit Energy and Blood Battle Qi had fully replenished, and his Health Points had returned to maximum. He was full of vigor.
He hurriedly got out of bed and bowed. "I did not fail your expectations. Please guide me, Daoist."
Showclear Daoist sighed. "After this battle, you have experienced the difficulty of alchemy. Merely gathering medicinal herbs carries the risk of death! Do you still wish to learn?"
Delighted, Bai Pu dropped to one knee and said earnestly, "I thirst for knowledge. I hope you will accept me into your school. In the future, I will certainly carry forward Returning Dragon Temple's alchemy!"
Showclear Daoist shook his head. "You are a soldier, so I cannot take you as my disciple. However, I can still explain the path of alchemy to you. How much you learn will depend on your comprehension."
Having received permission, Bai Pu pretended to suddenly remember and took out River Crocodile Mother's second heart. "Daoist, that giant crocodile had an unusual constitution and actually possessed two hearts. I forgot this one in the heat of the moment."
Showclear Daoist showed his approval. "You are very meticulous. That is an essential quality for becoming a good Pill Master. I cannot take this heart from you for nothing. You may exchange it with me for anything you want."
Bai Pu shook his head. "I am only afraid that alchemy is too profound, and that I will fail to grasp its true methods."
After a moment's thought, Showclear Daoist accepted the second heart. With a sweep of his whisk, he said, "Follow me."
Bai Pu followed Showclear Daoist into a quiet room. Its furnishings were simple yet tidy, but