A Fated Master and Disciple?

Gu Yuanqing sensed that Li Shi'an's expression and tone were somewhat strange, but she simply assumed he was concerned about the child and didn't think much of it.

"Let me take a look first."

Gu Yuanqing looked at the sleeping child and felt a slight jolt in her heart, as if the child was somewhat familiar.

He was already Divine Platform Cultivator, and no fluctuation within his Dao Heart could escape his notice. He just didn't understand the reason for this. Suddenly, a thought flashed through his mind: Could it be that this child and I have a master-disciple relationship?

Suppressing all his thoughts, he did not take the child from Li Shi'an's hands, but instead directly probed the child's body with his Divine Sense.

Just as Li Shi'an had said, his body was perfectly healthy, even quite robust for a three-year-old child.

His physical essence was very profound, his aptitude was excellent, and his body was filled with rich Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi.

After a moment, Gu Yuanqing understood and a look of surprise appeared on his face.

"What's wrong, Young Master Gu?" Li Shi'an's heart tightened.

Gu Yuanqing looked up and asked, "The Spirit Spring Foundation Water you took from me, you used it on this child, didn't you?"

Li Shi'an asked, "Could it be a problem with the Spirit Spring Foundation Water?"

Li Haotian also stepped forward, his concern evident in his expression.

Gu Yuanqing smiled and said, "There's no need to be so nervous. The Spirit Spring Water will naturally be fine for him. It can cleanse his bones and muscles, strengthen his foundation, and improve his aptitude. This child's physical talent is truly the best I've ever seen."

Li Haotian couldn't help but ask, "Then why has he remained asleep, and why can't we wake him up no matter what we do?"

Gu Yuanqing said, "Your Majesty need not worry. The reason he hasn't woken up is simply because his mind is not in his Sea of Consciousness, and he has lost contact with his body."

"A loss of spirit? Could it be that the child saw something and was frightened?" Li Shi'an asked.

Li Haotian's expression darkened. If that were truly the case, then certain people within the palace would be held accountable.

Gu Yuanqing chuckled softly, "It's not what you think. In that case, I'll wake the child up first."

As he spoke, Gu Yuanqing slapped his palm down from afar and softly called out, "Wake up!"

As soon as the words were spoken, the child blinked, slowly opened his eyes, rolled his eyes, and then stared wide-eyed.

"Great-great-grandfather, what brings you here?"

Li Shi'an smiled and asked, "Where is it?"

"Cheng Yi, you're finally awake." Li Haotian rushed over, overjoyed, tears welling in his eyes.

"Imperial Grandpa, you're here too... Oh dear." The child quickly struggled to his feet and bowed respectfully. "Grandson greets Imperial Grandpa."

Li Haotian bent down and picked him up. "I've already told you, there's no need for such formalities when you see your Imperial Grandpa."

"The master said, 'When you meet an elder on the road, you should hasten to bow. My Imperial Grandpa is the emperor, so this is even more important; it is the proper etiquette.'"

Li Haotian, "You child, why did you ask why your great-great-grandfather was here? Where are you referring to?"

Li Chengyi said, "My grandson is inside a bead, inside there..."

Suddenly he noticed Gu Yuanqing standing to the side and immediately shut his mouth.

Li Haotian asked, "Why did you stop talking?"

Li Chengyi whispered, "Imperial Grandpa, there's a very pleasant voice inside, telling me not to tell anyone else about this."

Li Haotian and Li Shi'an exchanged a glance. Finally, Li Haotian looked at Gu Yuanqing and said softly, "Go ahead and speak. There are no outsiders here."

Li Chengyi hesitated for a moment before saying, "Inside that bead, there are flowers, plants, and trees everywhere. Grandson can fly there. There are also many clouds. Grandson can shape them into various forms, and with a flick of the wrist, they immediately come to life and can play with Grandson."

Hearing this, Li Haotian looked up at Li Shi'an and smiled, "This child must be dreaming. He's having so much fun, it's driving us crazy."

Li Shi'an laughed heartily, feeling much more relaxed. Xu Lianying, who was standing to the side with her back slightly bent, also smiled.

Gu Yuanqing had little contact with children in both his past and present lives. In his previous life, he kept his distance from these young children.

You can't touch her, you can't hit her, and she'll cry if things don't go her Ruyi.

But seeing the child's well-behaved appearance today, I inexplicably found him somewhat pleasing to the eye. Considering his aptitude, the thought of taking him as a disciple, which had just flashed through my mind, suddenly resurfaced.

He was also a little puzzled. Even though he had reached the Divine Platform Realm, he had only truly cultivated for the past four years. He felt that he was still just a beginner on the path of cultivation. He had never thought about taking on disciples before, but today he had the thought twice.

He wondered to himself, "Non-Self truly have a master-disciple relationship with this child?"

Seeing that the official did not believe him, Li Chengyi said urgently, "Imperial Grandpa, that's not a dream, I can tell the difference."

Li Haotian laughed, "Good, good, it's not a dream." Then he glanced at Li Shi'an, handed Li Chengyi over, paused slightly, and said, "Grand Uncle, take Cheng Yi out for a walk. I need to speak with Young Master Gu for a few minutes."

Li Shi'an took Li Chengyi, nodded slightly, then smiled and said, "Yi'er, your great-grandfather will take you to see this mountain."

A moment later, only two people remained in the small courtyard.

Gu Yuanqing felt somewhat embarrassed, but after a moment he smiled and said, "Your Majesty, please have a seat."

Li Haotian put away his smile and carefully examined the young man before him. He noticed that the young man had an elegant and refined demeanor, and although he was dressed casually, he still seemed otherworldly at first glance.

This was also the first time he had seen Gu Yuanqing in person. He was furious at the time, and if Li Miaoxuan hadn't stopped him, he would have killed him to vent his anger.

Later, Gu Yuanqing's cultivation level rose higher and higher, and he was no longer someone Gu Yuanqing could control, but the resentment in his heart remained.

Li Haotian sat down and said calmly, "Thank you for saving Cheng Yi."

"It was nothing, Your Majesty, there's no need to be so polite." Gu Yuanqing picked up the teapot on the table, summoned Spirit Spring Water, and with a thought, the tea was boiling.

After washing the teacups, adding good tea, rinsing and brewing the tea, he then directed the tea to automatically fall onto the table in front of Li Haotian. He smiled and said, "This child seems quite well-behaved. His Majesty seems to like him very much, even bringing him personally to the Mountain for medical treatment."

Li Haotian said calmly, "After I pass away, he may become the Emperor of the Great Qian Son of Heaven."

"I see. No wonder Senior Li asked me for the Spirit Spring Water; it was for the Crown Prince of the Great Qian Dynasty." Gu Yuanqing smiled. "Your Majesty, I have a suggestion. I wonder if Your Majesty agrees?"

Li Haotian, "You speak."

"I find this child very pleasing to the eye, and his aptitude is quite remarkable, making him very suitable for cultivation. There are no great Cultivator in this realm, so it would be a waste of his talent to have someone else teach him. Why don't you let him become my disciple? What do you think?"

Li Haotian, then resolutely refused. "No way."

Gu Yuanqing was slightly disappointed, but didn't take it too seriously, and laughed, "It seems that I have no master-disciple relationship with him."

Li Haotian did not answer, but asked, "Why was Yi'er unconscious before?"

"It is indeed because of the Spirit Spring Water. There is a treasure in the child's body. This treasure is dormant in his Divine Court and is sealed. However, the Spiritual Qi of the Spirit Spring Water caused this treasure to be awakened prematurely. The child is still young and his Divine Soul is not yet fully developed. His consciousness is trapped inside and cannot get out, which is why he is unconscious."

The reason I didn't say so earlier is because this treasure is extraordinary, and it's best not to let others know about it to avoid any unexpected events."

Gu Yuanqing was also somewhat surprised. Although he did not know what kind of treasure it was, he could tell from a slight sense that it was extraordinary and had the ability to protect. If it were not in North Spring Mountain, it would probably be difficult to awaken it in one go.

Li Haotian was slightly taken aback, then guessed that the treasure was left by his daughter. He sighed inwardly, realizing that she was also a little worried about the child.