Although Situ Yan is not afraid of He Ling True Master, he doesn't want to offend him either, after all, they have been old friends for many years.

If they fall out over a disciple, it will only become a joke to outsiders, turning them into laughingstocks.

"Hmm, this kind of thing can't be rushed."

Thoughts turning in his mind, Situ Yan knew this matter couldn't be rushed, and decided to win over this kid first.

After all, a forced melon is not sweet. Accepting a disciple should be a willing matter; you can't let this kid have any mental gap.

If he can first persuade Gu Yuan to agree, then when Junior Brother He Ling returns, they can discuss it. If Junior Brother He Ling agrees to let go of this disciple for him, that would be best. If not, then he would pay a hefty price and owe a favor; surely, the other party would agree.

Speaking of wealth, Situ Yan is not exactly certain, but if it's about wealth, there aren't many at Medicine King Mountain who can compare!

As for Gu Yuan's recent refusal, Situ Yan didn't mind it; he was even quite satisfied with it.

Even though he indeed fancied Gu Yuan's talent and wanted to accept him as a disciple, he didn't want to accept an ingrate.

If Gu Yuan agreed right away, he would see him as ungrateful and opportunistic, undoubtedly thinking less of him.

Heartfelt connections take time; once familiar with Gu Yuan and having done him favors, letting the other party owe him some favors, when the benefits and human connections are both present, he wouldn't believe this kid wouldn't be moved!

Even if He Ling True Master and Gu Yuan disagree, it's okay. In that case, let Gu Yuan have two masters.

By then, He Ling True Master can teach him swordsmanship, and he can teach him alchemy, which would be a win-win situation.

Thinking this way in his heart, Situ Yan naturally wouldn't say so outwardly.

"I was just casually suggesting it; since you're unwilling, that's up to you."

Situ Yan said this, and then advised, "Although you've refined the Spirit Storage Pill, that doesn't mean much, and it's quite a stretch to call you an Alchemy Master."

"I advise you to explore more pill formulas and refine more Spirit Medicines. Once you've accumulated enough experience, the title of Alchemy Master will be well-deserved."

"Uncle-Master's words are wise."

Gu Yuan humbly accepted.

Situ Yan recalled what Gu Yuan had mentioned earlier: "By the way, you said there was another matter you wanted to ask me?"

"Yes, Uncle-Master, this morning a True Disciple from the Gu God Sect, Lv Kun, found me..."

Gu Yuan recounted what happened in the morning without any concealment.

Finally, he added, "As they say, know yourself and know your enemy, and you will be invincible in a hundred battles. I came to ask you about this person's background."

"Since the other party has come knocking, the disciple cannot just go in blindly, not knowing the other's identity."

Situ Yan frowned, looked at Gu Yuan a few more times, and was somewhat surprised: "You're quite lucky. The Cyan Shadow Sword Butterfly is a descendant of Ancient Exotic Insects. If its bloodline is fully activated and it evolves into a true Ancient Exotic Insect, the Cyan Jade Sword Butterfly, it would be equivalent to nurturing an existence with potential comparable to a Primordial Spirit True Immortal."

"Uncle-Master is joking."

Gu Yuan gave a wry smile, "How can an Ancient Exotic Insect be so easily acquired?"

"To have this Cyan Shadow Sword Butterfly transform into a Cyan Jade Sword Butterfly, the effort and resources required are no less than cultivating a cultivator into a Yin Spirit or Yang Spirit. What virtue or ability does the disciple have...?"

"Sigh..."

Situ Yan merely sighed and said:

"No wonder that True Disciple Lv Kun from the Gu God Sect would be tempted. The Gu God Sect, practicing Gu Dao, is most enthusiastic about Gu Insects, let alone an exotic insect like the Cyan Shadow Sword Butterfly. This insect is of extraordinary significance to the Gu God Sect disciples."

While saying this, Situ Yan shook his head and said:

"If I were in his shoes, I would probably be tempted too. It's not just Lv Kun; perhaps now other disciples of the Gu God Sect are already eyeing you."

"As for Lv Kun... I've heard of him."

Reaching this point, Situ Yan no longer withheld information and said, "Lv Kun is not hard to handle himself. Although he has good cultivation talent and is a True Disciple of the Gu God Sect, he hasn't formed a Golden Core yet. With your talent, you can catch up to him sooner or later. However..."

"This person is much favored as the grandson of the Supreme Elder Sky Insect Ancestor of the Gu God Sect. And that Sky Insect Ancestor is a powerful Yang Spirit."

"Sky Insect Ancestor?"

Thinking of how Lv Kun had lavishly brought out four rare items this morning, Gu Yuan nodded subconsciously, realizing why the other party would have such wealth.

As the grandson of a powerful Yang Spirit, it's only natural to have substantial wealth.

No wonder Lv Kun has such an overbearing and arrogant demeanor; with a powerful Yang Spirit backing him, how could he not be arrogant?

Regarding this Sky Insect Ancestor, Gu Yuan had also heard of him.

This person has ventured far in the path of Gu Dao, nearly reaching the terrifying realm of "Immortal Gu God."

This person can transform into thousands of Gu Insects, scattered throughout the Southern Border, and even if all other Gu Insects perish, as long as one survives, he can restore his former state.

Rumor has it that a Primordial Spirit True Immortal once found him objectionable and attacked Sky Insect Ancestor. However, due to his unique divine techniques, despite being seriously injured, he ultimately escaped unscathed.

Such a notorious and formidable being has stood at the very top of the food chain in Southern Border, with hardly anyone daring to provoke them.

Seeing Gu Yuan not speaking, Situ Yan assumed he was worried and nonchalantly waved his hand:

"Rest assured, although the Gu God Sect is formidable, this is the Jade Bright Immortal Pavilion. Even if Lv Kun had ten lives, he wouldn't dare to act recklessly. As long as you stay here, you'll be fine."

"As for that Sky Insect Ancestor, he won't trouble a junior like you."

"I understand, master."

Of course, Gu Yuan wouldn't mention his plans of stirring up some trouble.

"As long as you understand."

Situ Yan said:

"Furthermore, the Red Dragon Immortal Palace is about to open. While the Jade Bright Immortal Pavilion is quite safe, there might still be some audacious troublemakers. You better behave yourself."

Gu Yuan naturally nodded repeatedly, seemingly remembering something, and said, "By the way, I don't want to reveal my mastery of alchemy for now, please keep it a secret for me, Uncle-Master."

"Alright."

Situ Yan glanced at Gu Yuan, guessing he wanted to keep a low profile, and agreed readily.

After chatting a bit more with Situ Yan, Gu Yuan bade farewell and left.

"Hmm?"

Exiting the Alchemy Room and turning down a corridor, Gu Yuan suddenly felt the sensation of being watched. He paused in his tracks, looked around, but saw nothing.

Arriving at the first-floor lobby, he found the same middle-aged steward as last time. Gu Yuan took a pouch of Spirit Stones from his waist and bought some more Spirit Medicines, planning to return and refine some Elixirs.

However, this time, the Spirit Medicines he purchased were somewhat different from last time; most were needed for refining unfamiliar pill formulas.

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