Chapter 26: Teacher, are you serious?

"Pill Cauldron?" Upon hearing Gu He's words, Liu Ling was momentarily stunned, a look of hesitation flashing across his face.

Although the Pill cauldron in his possession wasn't as exceptional as Gu He's Red Snake Cauldron, it was still far superior to an ordinary one. He had obtained it with great difficulty by leveraging his family's influence.

The thought of handing it over to his new junior sister made him reluctant.

Liu Ling hailed from the Liu family of the imperial capital. While the Liu family couldn't compare to the three great clans in terms of power, they still boasted formidable fighters within their ranks.

After Liu Ling became Gu He's disciple, the Liu family's status had risen significantly.

Even the three major families now showed them some respect, further solidifying the Liu family's strength.

"Why? Can't bear to part with a mere Pill cauldron?" Noticing Liu Ling's troubled expression, Gu He frowned, clearly dissatisfied.

"No, it's not that..." Seeing his teacher's displeasure, Liu Ling quickly explained, "Teacher, this cauldron is very useful to me. Perhaps... in a few days, I can return to my family and select a suitable one for my junior sister."

"Useful, you say?"

"Then keep it for yourself." Gu He didn't press the matter further and casually remarked, "I had originally planned to gift you the Red Snake Cauldron next month. But since you already have a cauldron, I suppose that won't be necessary."

"The Red Snake Cauldron? For me?" Liu Ling's expression shifted dramatically upon hearing this.

He had seen Gu He's Red Snake Cauldron before, but it had always been a treasured possession, something even he wasn't allowed to borrow. Now, his teacher was offering to give it to him?

Liu Ling couldn't believe it. The Red Snake Cauldron was one of Gu He's most prized items. How could he simply hand it over? Surely, his teacher was joking.

Yet, despite his doubts, Liu Ling couldn't help but feel a glimmer of hope. He cautiously asked, "Teacher, are you serious?"

Gu He suppressed a smile, though a trace of annoyance appeared on his face. "Do you think your teacher is as stingy as you? Even a mere Pill cauldron is something you can't part with? When have I ever lied to you? If you truly can't bear to give up your cauldron, I won't force you. I'll simply leave the Red Snake Cauldron to your junior sister instead."

"Who said I can't part with it!" With Gu He's confirmation, Liu Ling's attitude shifted entirely. He chuckled and said, "Teacher, your Red Snake Cauldron is a top-tier treasure. Given junior sister's current strength, she wouldn't be able to use it effectively. It's better suited for me."

With that, Liu Ling swiftly retrieved a large blue cauldron from his spatial ring and handed it to the Little Fairy Doctor with a smile. "Junior Sister, this is the Green Wood Cauldron, a true treasure. Consider it a gift from your senior brother. Treat it well."

The Little Fairy Doctor blinked in confusion, glancing between Liu Ling and Gu He. She hadn't expected such a sudden change in Liu Ling's demeanor.

"Since your senior brother has offered it, you may accept it," Gu He said with a nod and a gentle smile.

"Thank you, Senior Brother," the Little Fairy Doctor replied, her eyes lighting up as she examined the Green Wood Cauldron.

Ever since inheriting Gu He's knowledge as a sixth-tier alchemist, she had longed to refine her own pills. However, the lack of a suitable cauldron had hindered her progress. Now, with the Green Wood Cauldron in her possession, her dream was finally within reach.

She joyfully ran her fingers over the cauldron before storing it in her spatial ring. Turning to Liu Ling, she said softly, "Thank you, Senior Brother."

"It's just a cauldron, no need to be so polite," Liu Ling replied with a wave of his hand, his earlier reluctance completely gone. "From now on, if you have any questions, feel free to ask me. I'll teach you everything I know."

The Little Fairy Doctor nodded with a smile. "Thank you, Senior Brother."

Gu He, listening from the side, couldn't help but feel a bit speechless. The Little Fairy Doctor had inherited his knowledge as a sixth-tier alchemist. In terms of alchemical expertise, she far surpassed Liu Ling. Yet, here he was, offering to teach her...

"Teacher, since I've given my cauldron to my junior sister, does that mean..." After parting with the Green Wood Cauldron, Liu Ling turned to Gu He with an expectant look, clearly hoping for the Red Snake Cauldron.

"Didn't I say I'd give it to you next month? Why the rush? Do you doubt my word?" Gu He frowned slightly.

It had been less than a month since Liu Ling had last received a treasure from him. Handing over the Red Snake Cauldron now wouldn't trigger the system's return mechanism. Still, there were only a few days left until the month was up.

"Of course not, Teacher," Liu Ling quickly replied, shrinking back. He trusted Gu He's word. After all, his teacher had previously bestowed upon him his favorite beast flame and a seventh-grade soul power cultivation technique. Surely, he wouldn't withhold a mere cauldron.

"Speaking of which, your cultivation has stagnated at the five-star dou practitioner. Have you been slacking off?" Gu He asked, his tone tinged with disappointment.

"Teacher, you've only been away for less than a month. How could I possibly make a breakthrough in such a short time?" Liu Ling replied, his voice tinged with grievance.

"Are you talking back to me now?" Gu He glared at him before continuing, "Very well. If you can break through to the sixth-star within ten days, not only will I give you the Red Snake Cauldron, but I'll also grant you another empowerment session, just like last time. How does that sound?"

Although Gu He regularly imparted cultivation techniques to his disciples, he hoped they wouldn't become overly reliant on him. Thus, he used such methods to motivate them.

Hearing this, Liu Ling's eyes widened in disbelief. "Teacher, are you serious?"

Gu He nodded with a smile. "As long as you meet the condition, I'll keep my word."

"Then I'll definitely break through within ten days!" The memory of the exhilarating feeling from his last empowerment session filled Liu Ling with excitement.

Meanwhile, the Little Fairy Doctor, who had been listening quietly, also recalled the sensation of her previous empowerment. The surge in her cultivation had been truly exhilarating.

"Little Fairy Doctor, the same goes for you. If you can break through to the two-star dou practitioner level, I'll reward you with an empowerment session as well," Gu He said, noticing the longing in her eyes.

"Thank you, Teacher!" The Little Fairy Doctor's eyes sparkled with determination. She resolved to train diligently.

With Gu He's promises, both disciples were filled with motivation. The allure of empowerment and advanced techniques was simply too great to resist.

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