Upon hearing these words, Mu Wan'er was slightly taken aback.
Why do you want to become my disciple?
This question may seem meaningless and just a pointless question, but it is precisely what every person who takes on apprentices needs to understand.
People with pure hearts and those with impure hearts often have polarized opinions on this issue.
After hearing this, Xiaoshu stammered, "I want to heal the sick and save people. Many kind uncles in the village are often injured by the wild beasts in the mountains, and aunts, grandpas, and grandmas also suffer from all sorts of strange diseases. Many times they die because they can't be cured."
Upon hearing this, Mu Wan'er smiled and then asked, "Anything else?"
"Hmm... In case Grandpa gets sick again in the future, I can cure him like the fairy sister did!"
That's it?
The Xiaoshu paused, thinking for a long time until its face turned red, but it still couldn't think of anything. So it could only lower its head and whisper, "No... nothing."
Seemingly afraid that his answer wouldn't satisfy Mu Wan'er, he looked up at Mu Wan'er pitifully and said, "Does Xiaoshu lack this talent?"
Talent...
Indeed, he doesn't have much talent.
Compared to those geniuses whose innate attributes are perfectly matched and whose soul power is extraordinary, Xiaoshu can be described as utterly ordinary.
However, Mu Wan'er recalled how she had constantly pestered Lu Changsheng to take her as his disciple—wasn't that the same thing?
Among the disciples of the Cottage, Mu Wan'er knew that her talent was the least outstanding, so she could only put in more effort.
Thinking of this, Mu Wan'er looked at the little girl and said, " Xiaoshu, learning alchemy is very hard work, you might not even have time to play."
"I'm not afraid!" the Xiaoshu said firmly.
"I don't have much time left to spend with Grandpa."
"Ah... then..." Xiaoshu's expression suddenly became conflicted and hesitant.
Mu Wan'er couldn't help but laugh when she saw this.
"Alright, alright, from now on you'll cultivate with me."
Hearing this, Xiaoshu immediately raised her head, the gloom on her face vanishing, and exclaimed in surprise, "Really?"
"Really." Mu Wan'er nodded.
At this moment, the old Old Shutou, overjoyed that his granddaughter could take a deity as her master, quickly knelt down again and, supporting the Xiaoshu beside him, said, "Come, Xiaoshu, quickly kowtow three times to your master!"
The Xiaoshu did the same.
After accepting the offer, Mu Wan'er looked at the Old Shutou and joked, "I'm taking your granddaughter as my disciple, why are you kneeling before me?"
The Old Shutou quickly smiled kindly and said, "I thank you. Xiaoshu has suffered so much with me since she was little. Since the Immortal Master was willing to take her as his disciple, as Xiaoshu's grandfather, I must kowtow to you. You are a good person!"
After saying goodbye to the Old Shutou, it was already late at night outside, with a sky full of stars that shone brightly against the dark sky.
Mu Wan'er took Xiaoshu's hand and walked into the mountains.
He found a cave deep in the mountains, took out a thick book, and handed it to Xiaoshu.
Xiaoshu took the book, which was larger than her upper body, and asked in confusion, "Master, what are we doing here?"
"Cultivation," Mu Wan'er said, "Will be very tiring..."
Before he could finish speaking, the Xiaoshu interrupted, "I'm not afraid of getting tired!"
Mu Wan'er nodded, then said, "You must keep this book safe. Read it every day after you finish your cultivation, and then memorize everything."
"Shall I watch it now?"
"Not now. Watch me refine the pills first."
For an ordinary person to become Alchemist, they must first embark on the path of cultivation.
The divine soul, the Power of Rules, and cultivation are all indispensable.
However, Xiaoshu's physique is too poor, and his talent for cultivation is also somewhat lacking. At this time, passing on the Alchemy Saint Scripture to Xiaoshu would only backfire.
Therefore, Mu Wan'er decided to refine some pills to improve physical constitution and spiritual health.
"Watch closely." Mu Wan'er didn't take the Nine Dragons God-Refining Cauldron, but instead took out the furnace she used for cultivation in the Mu Lineage. While extending her hand to release flames, she threw in one rare heavenly materials and earthly treasures after another, and then said, "Although you haven't reached the level of alchemy yet and can't understand it, it will be of great benefit to you once you get involved in alchemy."
Xiaoshu nodded emphatically, then looked at Mu Wan'er's actions with a face full of admiration.
Mu Wan'er did not refine the pills as usual, but instead slowly revealed all the steps.
It took an hour to refine four pills.
These four pills are for improving physical constitution, enhancing the spirit, sensing the Power of Rules, and expanding the meridians in the body, respectively.
Even if an ordinary person were to take these pills, they would be enough to set him on the path of cultivation!
It took three days to digest all four pills.
The Xiaoshu's skin, which had originally looked somewhat yellowish, became crystal clear, and its entire spirit underwent a tremendous transformation!
That's all.
Mu Wan'er then passed the Alchemy Saint Scripture to her.
However, since Xiaoshu has never cultivated before, Mu Wan'er will need to teach Xiaoshu step by step how to circulate his internal Spiritual Qi to cultivate the Alchemy Saint Scripture these next few days.
Another seven days...
Only then did the Xiaoshu step into the Foundation Establishment Realm.
(Early stages: Qi Refinement, Foundation Establishment, Golden Core, Purple Mansion, Qi Sea, Water Overflow, Qian Yuan, Void God, Emperor Realm, Divine Division, Dao Integration Spirit Division)
At the same time, one can also get a preliminary feel for the Flame Artistic Conception.
In his spare time, Xiaoshu would carefully study the book that recorded various alchemy materials and Pill Formula.
Since Xiaoshu is not yet able to reach the state of Grain Avoidance, Mu Wan'er will use various heavenly materials and earthly treasures to make meals during this period, and on this basis, she will continuously improve Xiaoshu's physical constitution and talent.
At this point, Mu Wan'er also began to teach the Xiaoshu how to refine pills.
Three months later in the Fusheng Diagram.
All the disciples taught by all the teachers have already achieved initial success.
A river in the back mountains.
A boy who looks like he's not yet an adult is fighting a silver lion with a full coat of silver fur, wielding a wooden sword!
The silver lion was at the Peak of the Golden Core Realm, and the boy, wielding a wooden sword, constantly dodged its attacks.
But after the silver lion attacks, the boy will hold a wooden sword, and the Sword Intent on the wooden sword will leave a scar on the silver lion's body!
The boy finished off the silver lion when it had exhausted all its strength.
Ye Qiubai then appeared in front of the boy and smiled, "Not bad, your Sword Intent has improved again. It seems you're almost at the threshold of becoming Sword Master."
Mu Shi chuckled and scratched his head, saying, "It's all thanks to Master's excellent teaching."
During this time, Ye Qiubai continuously cleansed Mu Shi's physical body with Sword Intent, which enabled someone who had never been exposed to the Sword Dao to reach his current level.
Late Stage of the Golden Core Realm, the threshold for Sword Master.
Ye Qiubai laughed and said, "Alright, go find the next one. The most important training for sword cultivators is actual combat."
At that moment, the surrounding temperature began to rise sharply!
"Don't rush off yet, although the time isn't right. But I'd like to see how well you've taught this mortal."