After bringing Xin Lan into the first-floor hall of Bai Di Tower, Bai Ge sat down at a rosewood table.
He brewed himself a cup of tea and picked up a nut from the fruit platter, placing it in his mouth. Before he could bite down, Bai Ge noticed that Xin Lan seemed absent-minded after sitting down.
"Xin Lan, what are you thinking about?"
Bai Ge asked, somewhat puzzled.
"Ah! I'm willing! I'm willing!"
Bai Ge's words suddenly jolted Xin Lan awake. She nodded repeatedly and hurriedly declared that she was willing.
But Xin Lan's response left Bai Ge completely confused.
Willing? Willing to what?
Seeing Bai Ge's bewildered expression, Xin Lan seemed to realize something as well. She quickly covered her mouth with her jade-like hand, her face flushing slightly as she stammered.
"Um... Teacher, it's nothing. I was just... just thinking about some matters related to alchemy."
"Matters related to alchemy?"
Judging from Xin Lan's expression, Bai Ge felt that was not quite the case, but he did not dwell on it. Instead, he asked,
"Xin Lan, there's something I want to ask you."
"What is it, Teacher? Please ask."
Xin Lan came back to her senses.
"It concerns your family. Since I've taken you as my disciple, I'll naturally protect your family as well. But I want to ask whether your family might be able to relocate here."
"I want to establish another alchemist academy within the Bai Di Sect to train alchemists. I already have someone in mind for the dean, but I haven't found any teachers yet."
"If possible, I was wondering whether your family could move to Bai Di City and send some experienced alchemists to serve as teachers at my alchemist academy."
Bai Ge spoke slowly.
"This..."
Xin Lan hesitated upon hearing Bai