Ninth-grade Phoenix Immortal Grass

A single sentence from Gu Xian'er stunned Chen Changan.

Taking her as a disciple?

Chen Changan glanced at Gu Xian'er, then chuckled.

"What a clever girl."

Gu Xian'er was smart, calm, and knew how to seize opportunities.

It wasn't that she didn't want revenge; she just hadn't found the right chance.

The situation just now, with Chen Changan and Xuan Wudao's performances, had already given Gu Xian'er a deeper idea.

Even if Chen Changan hadn't sought her out to tell stories, she would have spoken up herself, or even found a way to chat with Chen Changan more.

As for why she chose Chen Changan instead of Xuan Wudao.

It wasn't just because Chen Changan had spoken to her first. In comparison, Gu Xian'er felt Chen Changan might be more reliable.

"In my life, this might be my only chance."

"It's not just for revenge; I also despise living in this brothel."

"Benefactor, you said you wouldn't intervene, but... I can become your disciple."

"I hope Benefactor can grant my wish."

Gu Xian'er was a smart person and knew that speaking honestly with Chen Changan would often be better.

Trying to scheme against a powerful individual was a foolish act.

Chen Changan had never really considered taking on a disciple before.

Although Chen Yunxuan and Chen Changan had the reality of a master-disciple relationship, they didn't have the title.

Gu Xian'er was already twenty years old, and her cultivation was only at the True Qi Realm First Layer.

At twenty, True Qi Realm might be considered decent in the Northern Region, but in the Central Heaven Domain, it was merely average talent.

Seeing Chen Changan hesitate, Gu Xian'er became a little nervous.

"Does Benefactor dislike Xian'er's dull aptitude, making it difficult to achieve anything?"

"If that's the case, Xian'er can give up on becoming a disciple. I'm willing to stay by Benefactor's side and serve you."

For Gu Xian'er, escaping her current predicament required the help of a powerful figure like Chen Changan.

At the very least, in Langya, besides Chen Changan, she didn't know anyone else who could disregard the Lin Family's influence.

Even if such a person existed, would she have the opportunity to approach them?

"Perhaps, fate has its own arrangements."

"Langya is vast, and meeting you is likely a form of destiny."

"Fine, I will take you away from Langya, but... not now."

"I still have some matters to attend to in Langya. Once they are resolved, I will take you away."

"As for how you choose to walk your path in the future, that will be your decision."

Thump!

After Chen Changan finished speaking, Gu Xian'er immediately knelt down.

Hope, she finally saw the hope of a new life!

"Thank you, Benefactor, for saving me."

"From this day forward, Gu Xian'er vows to serve by Benefactor's side, forever unchanged."

"If I break this oath, may my soul be cast into eternal damnation, never to be redeemed."

Chen Changan looked at Gu Xian'er and nodded slightly, saying, "Get up first."

"Yes, Benefactor."

"Benefactor, from now on, how should I address you?"

"Should I call you Young Master, or Sir?" Gu Xian'er asked after standing up.

Address him?

Chen Changan couldn't think of anything for a moment. After all, despite living for a long time, he had never had the treatment of having a maid.

He had always been like a grandson to his Master...

Calling him "Young Master" didn't feel right; how old was he?

"Young Master"...

"Forget it, just call me Young Master from now on."

"Yes, Young Master."

"Since you've become my maid, you can't be too weak."

"Although your talent is ordinary, it's not impossible to change your fate."

"This is a Ninth-grade Phoenix Immortal Grass. Take it."

Ninth-grade Phoenix Immortal Grass?

Gu Xian'er didn't know what this thing was or what it did, but judging by the name, it couldn't be ordinary.

This Ninth-grade Phoenix Immortal Grass was given by Mu Yunyao to Chen Changan, but it wasn't suitable for men to consume.

According to Mu Yunyao's original intention, she could give it to someone she fancied later on.

But Chen Changan wasn't that particular. It was best to use things to their fullest; as for who it was for, that wasn't important.

"Young Master, this item is too precious. I am merely…"

"Enough, take it. You just need to obey my words. Do you understand?"

"Yes, Young Master."

"Take it and see if it can improve your physique."

"Understood."

Gu Xian'er didn't waste any more words and swallowed the Ninth-grade Phoenix Immortal Grass directly.

The Ninth-grade Phoenix Immortal Grass melted in her mouth, which was incredibly miraculous and greatly shocked Gu Xian'er. She had expected swallowing it to be difficult, but it unexpectedly transformed into a stream of energy that cleansed her body again and again.

"Holy crap, Old Chen, what are you doing? Such a huge energy fluctuation?"

"Why didn't you set up a barrier? Aren't you worried everyone nearby will die?"

As the energy within Gu Xian'er grew stronger, Xuan Wudao, who had been drinking and enjoying himself, rushed over.

Da Huang and Chen Changan had a more tacit understanding. Although they didn't come over, they immediately set up a barrier around Gu Xian'er's room.

"I didn't expect such a strong reaction. I just gave her something to eat."

"You didn't expect it? You gave her Ninth-grade Phoenix Immortal Grass! This is a legendary item. I heard it hasn't appeared in tens of thousands of years."

"You casually gave such a treasure to a mere maid?"

"You're too wasteful!"

Chen Changan didn't care about these things, as they were useless to him and he couldn't use them at all.

However, in Xuan Wudao's eyes, it was a different story. He hadn't come over, but he was paying attention to everything happening here.

When he heard "Ninth-grade Phoenix Immortal Grass," Xuan Wudao almost spat out the wine in his mouth.

He cursed Chen Changan as a prodigal son in his heart.

"Aren't things meant to be used?"

"As for who uses it, since I'm the owner of the item, naturally I have the final say."

"I'm not in a hurry, why are you?"

"The emperor isn't worried, but the eunuch is," Chen Changan said calmly.

"Damn it, I've never seen anyone as wasteful as you."

"No, who the hell are you calling a eunuch?"

"We haven't seen each other for three thousand years. Want to test my current strength?" Xuan Wudao asked, glaring.

"Still want to be a beggar?"

"You…"

"How about another bet? Same rules, but this time the stake is becoming a eunuch!"

"Do you dare?"

As soon as these words were spoken, Xuan Wudao immediately deflated. That bet was too harsh. Chen Changan's confident demeanor left Xuan Wudao with no courage.

Although Xuan Wudao's cultivation had been steadily increasing over the past three thousand years, and his strength was now formidable, he couldn't guarantee that Chen Changan had been stagnant all this time.

"Forget it, I can't be bothered with you."

"However, I am truly curious about the effects of consuming the Ninth-grade Phoenix Immortal Grass."

Xuan Wudao's gaze returned to Gu Xian'er.

Gu Xian'er was now enveloped by a powerful energy, enduring immense pain.

But from beginning to end, she didn't utter a single sound.

"This girl, I've truly underestimated her. Just for this willpower alone, she's someone who can achieve great things."

Xuan Wudao couldn't help but look at Gu Xian'er with newfound respect.

"This energy seems… a bit intense!"