Xiao Yan's Junior Sister

"Senior, is there something you need from me?" Xiao Yi Xian asked, looking at Yao Chen with confusion as he questioned her.

"Little girl, do you wish to become an alchemist?" Yao Chen asked Xiao Yi Xian with a kindly expression.

"Senior, please do not joke. This humble one has only just begun to cultivate, and my aptitude is dull."

"Although I yearn to become an alchemist, my constitution and Dou Qi attribute are simply not suited for it," Xiao Yi Xian said with a helpless sigh.

"If I told you I could improve your constitution and alter your Dou Qi attribute, would you believe me?"

Although Yao Chen could not do such a thing himself, he had the System! With the System present, it shouldn't be a difficult task.

Thus, in order to take her as a disciple, Yao Chen planted the idea of becoming an alchemist in Xiao Yi Xian's mind.

"Is that true? Senior, I have never heard of any method in this world that can improve a person's constitution, let alone their Dou Qi attribute," Xiao Yi Xian asked, her face full of doubt.

"The Dou Continent is vast and boundless, filled with all sorts of wonders. I only obtained this secret technique by chance," Yao Chen said, his face filled with a confidence that made it impossible not to believe him.

Hearing Yao Chen speak with such absolute confidence, Xiao Yi Xian immediately bowed to him.

"Senior, if you can truly make me an alchemist, I am willing to be your servant for the rest of my life, attending to your every need."

"I have no need for servants. I only want you, little girl, to be my disciple of your own free will," Yao Chen said, stroking his snow-white beard with a kindly smile.

Xiao Yi Xian fell into deep thought, her mind racing.

What exactly does this senior see in me? Why choose me as a disciple? My appearance is decent enough, but could it be that he has taken a fancy to me?

Xiao Yi Xian's face flushed slightly, and her eyes drifted toward Yao Chen's face before she realized it.

Senior's features are quite handsome; I haven't seen anyone this dashing in Green Mountain Town. Looking at it this way, it wouldn't be impossible. But the age gap between us is far too great, so I suppose I should forget it.

Seeing Xiao Yi Xian's expression shift between light and shadow, Yao Chen knew she had misunderstood, so he laughed and said to her:

"Hahaha, do not let your imagination run wild. At my age, I cannot handle such complications. I simply saw your kindness and purity, and feeling that you were a talent worth molding, I felt a touch of compassion and decided to take you as my disciple."

Once he finished speaking, Xiao Yi Xian's pretty face turned bright red, as if she had been scorched by a Heavenly Flame.

"Senior, please do not tease me. I, Xiao Yi Xian, am willing to become your disciple."

In this quiet and secluded part of the Magical Beast Mountain Range, the trees were lush and the stream bubbled gently.

Yao Chen stood with his hands behind his back on a flat patch of ground, the breeze gently fluttering his robes, his white hair drifting, giving him the air of an immortal.

Xiao Yi Xian stood before Yao Chen, her face full of surprise and reverence. She nervously twisted her fingers, her large eyes gazing at Yao Chen with anticipation.

Yao Chen smiled slightly, looking at Xiao Yi Xian with gentle eyes, and said, "Little girl, I have seen your talent and kindness. Today, I am willing to take you as my disciple and pass on everything I have learned to you."

Hearing this, Xiao Yi Xian's eyes reddened with excitement, and she quickly knelt to kowtow: "Thank you, Master, for your great kindness! This disciple will surely study hard and not fail your high expectations!"

Yao Chen nodded slightly and reached out to signal for Xiao Yi Xian to rise: "Come, perform the apprenticeship ceremony."

Xiao Yi Xian stood up respectfully, stood before Yao Chen, picked a bunch of wildflowers from the side, and offered them with both hands: "May Master remain as vibrant and full of life as these flowers."

Yao Chen took the flowers, his face filled with gratification.

Following this, Xiao Yi Xian knelt again and solemnly performed three loud kowtows: "Master is above, please accept your disciple's three bows."

Each kowtow landed heavily on the grass, producing a dull thud that demonstrated Xiao Yi Xian's piety and determination.

Yao Chen helped Xiao Yi Xian up and said, "From this day forward, you are my disciple. As your master, I will teach you with all my heart and help you achieve greatness in both alchemy and the path of cultivation."

At this moment, the sunlight filtered through the gaps in the leaves, casting a warm and solemn glow upon the figures of the master and disciple.

Ding! Congratulations to the Host for successfully taking a disciple! System detection: this disciple's qualifications are acceptable!

As the System's voice rang out, the apprenticeship was officially complete.

"Why is there no reward this time?" Yao Chen asked the System with dissatisfaction.

"Only the first apprenticeship grants a gift pack. The System does not provide gift packs for subsequent apprenticeships!"

Yao Chen was left speechless, and he whispered a curse at the System: "Damn System."

Ding! Detected that the Host has insulted this System. The Host has three minutes to apologize to this System. If not, this System will shut down immediately and never be able to be activated again! The three-minute countdown begins!

The System's haughty voice echoed in Yao Chen's mind.

Upon hearing this, Yao Chen immediately surrendered and pleaded with the System:

"My good System, I was wrong. It was my fault. Please forgive me, won't you?"

As Yao Chen apologized honestly, the countdown stopped, and the System's voice ceased abruptly.

It seems I must treat the System well in the future.

"By the way, my good System, I previously told Xiao Yi Xian that I could improve her constitution and Dou Qi attribute to make her an alchemist. This is something that can be done, right?"

Yao Chen asked the System cautiously, fearing that he might anger the haughty System once more.

"No problem. With this System here, nothing is an issue!" the System replied with certainty.

"That's good! I knew my system was the best!" Yao Chen continued to coax the system, but it did not make another sound after that.

Just then, Xiao Yi Xian asked Yao Chen, "Master, is this some kind of sect? Do I have any senior brothers or sisters?"

Yao Chen pondered. He had previously founded the Star Fall Pavilion in the Central Plains, but he had left it to Feng Xian to manage. For now, he would take on disciples individually; he would speak to Feng Xian about it later when he returned to the Central Plains.

"We don't have a sect yet. Before you, I took on another disciple. In a while, I will bring him to meet you, and then you two can spar with each other."

Yao Chen did not mention his treacherous disciple, Han Feng, to Xiao Yi Xian or Xiao Yan, fearing it might affect their cultivation if he brought it up now. He would wait until he had used the system to restore his strength to a level where he could easily defeat that wretch before telling them. Perhaps he could even take them to watch the scene unfold, which might provide them with some insights.

"Little girl, what is your current cultivation level?" Yao Chen asked Xiao Yi Xian gently.

"This disciple has only just stepped onto the path of cultivation. My Dou Zhi Qi is only at the third stage. To protect myself, I have also learned how to concoct some poisons," Xiao Yi Xian replied, looking at Yao Chen with her large eyes.

"That is fine. I possess a secret technique that can allow you to rapidly increase your cultivation without any side effects."

"Really? Then this disciple thanks you in advance, Master." Upon hearing this, Xiao Yi Xian bowed to Yao Chen in gratitude.

"Before that, you must first follow me to a certain place."