Chapter 116: Qing Lin's Thoughts
"Master Gu wants to take me as a disciple?"
At this moment, Qing Lin was filled with confusion. She couldn't understand why Master Gu suddenly wanted to take her as his disciple.
However, she quickly realized that this was an enormous opportunity for her. Master Gu held a prestigious position, and even the Mercenary Group's commanders respected him. She was sure that she wouldn't lose out by becoming his disciple.
What was even more important to her was that Master Gu was different from others; he didn't show any disgust in his eyes regarding her lineage.
In an instant, a great sense of happiness filled Qing Lin's heart, and her eyes showed a hint of excitement. In the next moment, her clear voice rang out, "Master Gu, I'm willing to be your disciple."
She was about to kneel to perform the traditional ceremony to become a disciple, but Gu He reached out and lifted her up, saying, "No need for that. There are no formalities when you join my sect."
Qing Lin's small face blushed with excitement, and she exclaimed, "Teacher!"
Gu He, looking at the obedient and adorable Qing Lin before him, felt immense joy in his heart. He nodded and said, "From now on, you are my third disciple. You also have a senior martial brother and a second martial sister."
"A senior martial brother and a second martial sister?"
Upon hearing this, Qing Lin's face displayed some bewilderment. She hadn't expected that her teacher had two other disciples. This sudden revelation made her feel a bit anxious.
What if her senior martial brother and second martial sister found out about her true lineage? Would they…
Thinking about this, her face, which had been red from excitement, quickly turned pale.
Gu He noticed the change in Qing Lin's complexion and realized the cause. He gently rubbed her head and said, "Silly girl, from now on, you don't need to worry about what others think. With me by your side, no one will dare to bully you."
Feeling the warmth from Gu He's large hand, Qing Lin hesitated for a moment but then nodded gently, saying, "Teacher, I understand."
The Xiao brothers gradually grasped the situation as well. It seemed that Gu He was serious about this decision. They initially thought he was going to make a substantial request, but instead, he had taken a new disciple.
As for Xiao Li, he was even more surprised. The servant he had casually bought was now being taken as a disciple by a highly respected alchemist. It was truly a stroke of good luck.
Xiao Li couldn't help but admire the turn of events. He wasn't sure if he was praising himself or Qing Lin.
"Congratulations to Master Gu for gaining such an obedient disciple."
After realizing what was happening, Xiao Ding and Xiao Li congratulated Gu He.
Xiao Li also turned to Qing Lin and said warmly, "Qing Lin, now that you've become Master Gu's disciple, you must behave well."
Qing Lin nodded a little timidly and said, "I understand."
Gu He originally had something to discuss with Qing Lin, but due to the interruption from the Xiao brothers, he became somewhat displeased. Therefore, he calmly said, "If you want to craft the Purple Jade Pill, please deliver the required materials to my room as soon as possible. I'll be leaving Stone Desert City in two days."
Hearing this, Xiao Ding's expression changed slightly. He tried to persuade, "Master, won't you stay a little longer?"
Stone Desert City is quite a remote place, and we've only just received a third-grade alchemist. Xiao Ding naturally wanted to make the most of this opportunity, so he attempted to persuade Gu He to stay longer.
However, he had no idea that Gu He had already achieved his goals by staying with the Desert Iron Mercenary Group. Therefore, he wouldn't heed Xiao Ding's suggestion.
Gu He shook his head and said, "I can stay for at most two more days. Within those two days, you must prepare all the materials needed for the Purple Jade Pill and deliver them to my room. Otherwise, I will leave Stone Desert City immediately."
Seeing Gu He's firm attitude, Xiao Ding couldn't say much and could only nod slightly, saying, "Alright, I will ensure the materials are delivered to your room as soon as possible."
Gu He nodded in response and then left the meeting hall with Qing Lin.
"Second brother, give the order that no one should bully Qing Lin any longer." After Gu He left, Xiao Ding instructed Xiao Li.
Xiao Li nodded and said, "Big brother, you can rest assured. I will give the order."
Qing Lin had already become Master Gu's disciple, and her status was no longer that of a servant. If anyone in the Desert Iron Mercenary Group dared to provoke her now, it might offend Master Gu, something Xiao Ding wanted to avoid.
...
"Qing Lin, now that you've joined our sect, it's time for me to tell you my real name," Gu He said as he returned to their room.
Hearing this, Qing Lin blinked her eyes, showing a hint of curiosity.
Gu He smiled faintly and then said, "My real name is Gu He."
"Gu... He..." Hearing the name, Qing Lin's adorable eyes brightened, and she said with a clear voice, "Teacher, I think I've heard that name somewhere before."
Seeing the cute expression on the little girl's face, Gu He couldn't help but chuckle. "Is that so? It seems my reputation is quite widespread, even reaching little kids like you."
Blushing, Qing Lin replied softly, "I heard it from others."
Gu He then turned more serious and asked, "Qing Lin, do you want to practice cultivation?"
He had observed that there were no signs of cultivation on the little girl's body. It was clear that no one had ever guided her in the path of cultivation.
Qing Lin hesitated for a moment and then her emerald eyes showed determination. She said crisply, "Yes!"
Gu He's lips curled into a small smile, and he asked, "Why do you want to cultivate?"
As Qing Lin thought for a moment, a hint of sadness appeared on her face. She mumbled, "I want to become stronger, so I can stop the war between humans and snake people. This way, no one will experience what I did, being abandoned by parents and hated by everyone."
As she spoke, tears welled up in her eyes and rolled down her cheeks.
Gu He was momentarily taken aback and fell into a brief silence.
The war between humans and snake people had lasted for over a thousand years, and both sides held deep-seated grudges. At the root of the conflict lay issues of land and resources.
The Tagre Desert had a scorching climate, while the snake people preferred cooler conditions. Living in the Tagre Desert was a form of torture for them, which contributed to their violent and irritable nature.
They resented humans and envied the vast lands and resources humans possessed. If their strength allowed it, the snake people would have declared war on the human world long ago.
In Gu He's opinion, ending the conflict between the snake people and humans would require allocating a suitable territory for the snake people to live in, something no human nation would willingly do.
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Chapter 116: Qing Lin's Thoughts
"Master Gu wants to take me as a disciple?"
At this moment, Qing Lin was filled with confusion. She couldn't understand why Master Gu suddenly wanted to take her as his disciple.
However, she quickly realized that this was an enormous opportunity for her. Master Gu held a prestigious position, and even the Mercenary Group's commanders respected him. She was sure that she wouldn't lose out by becoming his disciple.
What was even more important to her was that Master Gu was different from others; he didn't show any disgust in his eyes regarding her lineage.
In an instant, a great sense of happiness filled Qing Lin's heart, and her eyes showed a hint of excitement. In the next moment, her clear voice rang out, "Master Gu, I'm willing to be your disciple."
She was about to kneel to perform the traditional ceremony to become a disciple, but Gu He reached out and lifted her up, saying, "No need for that. There are no formalities when you join my sect."
Qing Lin's small face blushed with excitement, and she exclaimed, "Teacher!"
Gu He, looking at the obedient and adorable Qing Lin before him, felt immense joy in his heart. He nodded and said, "From now on, you are my third disciple. You also have a senior martial brother and a second martial sister."
"A senior martial brother and a second martial sister?"
Upon hearing this, Qing Lin's face displayed some bewilderment. She hadn't expected that her teacher had two other disciples. This sudden revelation made her feel a bit anxious.
What if her senior martial brother and second martial sister found out about her true lineage? Would they…
Thinking about this, her face, which had been red from excitement, quickly turned pale.
Gu He noticed the change in Qing Lin's complexion and realized the cause. He gently rubbed her head and said, "Silly girl, from now on, you don't need to worry about what others think. With me by your side, no one will dare to bully you."
Feeling the warmth from Gu He's large hand, Qing Lin hesitated for a moment but then nodded gently, saying, "Teacher, I understand."
The Xiao brothers gradually grasped the situation as well. It seemed that Gu He was serious about this decision. They initially thought he was going to make a substantial request, but instead, he had taken a new disciple.
As for Xiao Li, he was even more surprised. The servant he had casually bought was now being taken as a disciple by a highly respected alchemist. It was truly a stroke of good luck.
Xiao Li couldn't help but admire the turn of events. He wasn't sure if he was praising himself or Qing Lin.
"Congratulations to Master Gu for gaining such an obedient disciple."
After realizing what was happening, Xiao Ding and Xiao Li congratulated Gu He.
Xiao Li also turned to Qing Lin and said warmly, "Qing Lin, now that you've become Master Gu's disciple, you must behave well."
Qing Lin nodded a little timidly and said, "I understand."
Gu He originally had something to discuss with Qing Lin, but due to the interruption from the Xiao brothers, he became somewhat displeased. Therefore, he calmly said, "If you want to craft the Purple Jade Pill, please deliver the required materials to my room as soon as possible. I'll be leaving Stone Desert City in two days."
Hearing this, Xiao Ding's expression changed slightly. He tried to persuade, "Master, won't you stay a little longer?"
Stone Desert City is quite a remote place, and we've only just received a third-grade alchemist. Xiao Ding naturally wanted to make the most of this opportunity, so he attempted to persuade Gu He to stay longer.
However, he had no idea that Gu He had already achieved his goals by staying with the Desert Iron Mercenary Group. Therefore, he wouldn't heed Xiao Ding's suggestion.
Gu He shook his head and said, "I can stay for at most two more days. Within those two days, you must prepare all the materials needed for the Purple Jade Pill and deliver them to my room. Otherwise, I will leave Stone Desert City immediately."
Seeing Gu He's firm attitude, Xiao Ding couldn't say much and could only nod slightly, saying, "Alright, I will ensure the materials are delivered to your room as soon as possible."
Gu He nodded in response and then left the meeting hall with Qing Lin.
"Second brother, give the order that no one should bully Qing Lin any longer." After Gu He left, Xiao Ding instructed Xiao Li.
Xiao Li nodded and said, "Big brother, you can rest assured. I will give the order."
Qing Lin had already become Master Gu's disciple, and her status was no longer that of a servant. If anyone in the Desert Iron Mercenary Group dared to provoke her now, it might offend Master Gu, something Xiao Ding wanted to avoid.
...
"Qing Lin, now that you've joined our sect, it's time for me to tell you my real name," Gu He said as he returned to their room.
Hearing this, Qing Lin blinked her eyes, showing a hint of curiosity.
Gu He smiled faintly and then said, "My real name is Gu He."
"Gu... He..." Hearing the name, Qing Lin's adorable eyes brightened, and she said with a clear voice, "Teacher, I think I've heard that name somewhere before."
Seeing the cute expression on the little girl's face, Gu He couldn't help but chuckle. "Is that so? It seems my reputation is quite widespread, even reaching little kids like you."
Blushing, Qing Lin replied softly, "I heard it from others."
Gu He then turned more serious and asked, "Qing Lin, do you want to practice cultivation?"
He had observed that there were no signs of cultivation on the little girl's body. It was clear that no one had ever guided her in the path of cultivation.
Qing Lin hesitated for a moment and then her emerald eyes showed determination. She said crisply, "Yes!"
Gu He's lips curled into a small smile, and he asked, "Why do you want to cultivate?"
As Qing Lin thought for a moment, a hint of sadness appeared on her face. She mumbled, "I want to become stronger, so I can stop the war between humans and snake people. This way, no one will experience what I did, being abandoned by parents and hated by everyone."
As she spoke, tears welled up in her eyes and rolled down her cheeks.
Gu He was momentarily taken aback and fell into a brief silence.
The war between humans and snake people had lasted for over a thousand years, and both sides held deep-seated grudges. At the root of the conflict lay issues of land and resources.
The Tagre Desert had a scorching climate, while the snake people preferred cooler conditions. Living in the Tagre Desert was a form of torture for them, which contributed to their violent and irritable nature.
They resented humans and envied the vast lands and resources humans possessed. If their strength allowed it, the snake people would have declared war on the human world long ago.
In Gu He's opinion, ending the conflict between the snake people and humans would require allocating a suitable territory for the snake people to live in, something no human nation would willingly do.
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