Yu Tiancheng's face, stern all this time, finally broke into a smile. "Guo Tianyu didn't deceive me this time. You really do have something that sets you apart, boy!" he said with a smile.
"I never expected you to learn to refine Bigu Pills within twenty days, let alone produce Middle Grade elixirs. It seems accepting you as a disciple won't disgrace Swallowtail Peak's name."
Delighted to hear this, Xu Qingtong hastily knelt. "Your disciple Xu Qingtong pays his respects, Master!"
Seeing that Yu Tiancheng no longer stopped him, Xu Qingtong respectfully performed the ceremony of three kowtows and nine bows, formally becoming Yu Tiancheng's fifth disciple.
"Qingtong, now that you have taken me as your master, I cannot accept such a grand ceremony without giving you anything. I used this Alchemy Furnace in my younger days. Today, I shall give it to you." With a wave of Yu Tiancheng's hand, the Alchemy Furnace flew straight into Xu Qingtong's hands.
Then he took out a Jade Slip, handed it to Xu Qingtong, and said, "This Jade Slip contains my Alchemy Insights, along with some Pill Recipes I have collected over the years and an illustrated guide to some exceedingly rare medicinal herbs. Remember, you must not divulge a single word of its contents. Even your senior brothers and sisters may not see it without my permission."
Xu Qingtong's heart stirred at these words. For his master to pass down his own Alchemy Furnace and Alchemy Insights, he must have acknowledged him.
He kowtowed once more in thanks to his master. "I will remember your words, Master."
Yu Tiancheng took out a Purple Token and held it to his forehead. A short while later, he handed it to Xu Qingtong. "This is your Identity Token. From now on, you need only