For Xu Taiping, whatever Gu Yu chose would have little effect on his participation in this Dragon-Slaying Assembly.
So all he needed was an answer from Gu Yu.
Some people were pitiable, and Xu Taiping was willing to lend them a hand, but if he truly could not pull them up, he would not force the matter.
Beside him, Dongfang Yuejian heard how directly Xu Taiping asked the question. Worried that Gu Yu might faint from fear again because he could not make a choice, she gently tugged at the hem of Xu Taiping's robe.
Seeing that Gu Yu remained the same, Xu Taiping felt a jolt in his heart and prepared to give up.
But before he could speak, Gu Yu suddenly straightened, his gaze utterly resolute, and said:
"Upper Immortal, this old man has made up his mind!"
Xu Taiping was somewhat surprised, but his expression soon became as still as an ancient well again as he asked:
"What have you decided?"
Gu Yu answered in a voice of unwavering resolve:
"Please teach me those blade techniques, Upper Immortal. This old man wishes to avenge Teacher Red Carp with his own hands and personally slay those eight villains of Eight Heroes Valley!"
A smile appeared on Xu Taiping's face. He reached out and gently patted Gu Yu's shoulder.
"You will never regret the decision you made today."
Gu Yu nodded firmly, then dropped to his knees with a thump and bowed deeply to Xu Taiping, his forehead touching the ground.
"Master, please accept your disciple's bow!"
Xu Taiping froze for a moment, then shook his head.
"It is too early to take me as your master. Get up first."
Although he had no plans to take a disciple yet, for some reason, he did not particularly dislike hearing