With the system, the fastest way for Gu He to grow stronger is to take on disciples. Of course, these disciples must be geniuses.
This time, as the inner disciple competition approached, Gu He couldn't help but feel a sense of anticipation. If he could discover a hidden genius among the participants, it would be a significant gain.
Thinking this, Gu He no longer hesitated and readily agreed to Yun Yun's request.
When Yun Yun heard Gu He's reply, a satisfied smile appeared on her beautiful face. Seeing Gu He sincerely consider her interests, Yun Yun felt even more grateful toward him.
Unknowingly, her feelings for Gu He had shifted from indifference to something deeper. His every move and decision now subtly influenced her emotions.
In the past, even if Yun Yun was in a difficult situation, she would never have asked Gu He for help.
Even she herself hadn't noticed this change. At this moment, Gu He seemed to recall something and gently said to Nalan Yanran, who was standing nearby, "This time, Yanran will also participate in the inner sect competition?"
The Inner Sect Competition is open only to disciples who have reached Dou Practitioner Realm but are still young enough to qualify.
Last year, Nalan Yanran hadn't yet broken through to the Dou Practitioner Realm, so she didn't participate.
This time, however, she was determined not to miss it.
Hearing this, Nalan Yanran's pretty face lit up with a confident smile. "That's right. I will also participate in this inner sect competition."
She was confident in her strength and had already set her goal for the competition: to take first place.
Only by securing the top spot could she prove herself worthy of her status as the young sect master and bring glory to her master as a disciple of the Misty Cloud Sect's leader.
"Yanran, I have a favor to ask of you," Gu He said with a smile.
Nalan Yanran was momentarily surprised but quickly responded, "Elder Gu He, please tell me. As long as it's within my capabilities, I will not refuse."
"It's not too difficult," Gu He nodded. "My new disciple, the Little Fairy Doctor, has a medical background and has never been exposed to combat. Before the Inner Sect Competition begins, I hope you can spare some time to spar with her and help her gain some practical combat experience." He looked at Nalan Yanran as he made his request.
"Sparring practice?" Nalan Yanran was slightly taken aback but quickly understood. "Elder Gu He, are you referring to the Little Fairy Doctor? Do you intend for her to participate in this inner sect competition as well?"
"Yes," Gu He nodded. "Not only her, but Liu Ling will also participate this time."
Hearing this, even Yun Yun, who was standing nearby, showed surprise.
Gu He had been in the Misty Cloud Sect for many years, and she knew that he had devoted his life to the alchemy. He had never paid much attention to cultivation, let alone combat.
In fact, Gu He rarely practiced combat oriented dou techniques.
Yun Yun wasn't surprised by this, as a sixth-tier alchemist like Gu He rarely needed to resort to force. If necessary, he could easily call upon powerful individuals to act on his behalf.
The influence of a sixth-tier alchemist was immense, and few would dare to offend him.
What puzzled Yun Yun was Gu He's sudden change in attitude.
Not only was he sending his disciples to participate in the Inner Disciple Competition, but he was also asking Nalan Yanran to help them gain combat experience.
This was a significant shift, and Yun Yun couldn't help but express her doubts.
"Elder Gu He, haven't you always advocated against fighting? Why the sudden change?" she asked.
Gu He had already prepared his response. He smiled slightly and explained, "Sect Master, I used to be under the misconception that a alchemist only needed to focus on refining pills. But now I've realized that as a alchemist, I should also pay attention to cultivation. After all, there are some things that cannot be delegated to others. While a alchemist can call upon strong individuals to act on their behalf, these are not their own powers. Only by strengthening oneself can one truly act with freedom."
In the original story, Gu He was not skilled in combat. Despite having a higher cultivation level than Xiao Yan, he was defeated by him in just ten moves in front of a public audience, a humiliating experience.
Now, with the system, Gu He could train his disciples to become perfect alchemists—skilled in both alchemy and combat.
In the original story, the protagonist Xiao Yan was such a perfect alchemist, excelling not only in alchemy but also in combat, all without the support of Yao Chen, the Venerable Yao.
Gu He refused to believe that with his system the disciples he will train would be inferior to Xiao Yan. Moreover, in the future, when his disciples ventured out into the world, their ability to both fight and refine pills would surely earn them admiration.
Word would spread that these were disciples of Gu He, and his reputation as a "Teaching Master" would grow rapidly. Geniuses from all over would flock to become his disciple, and the thought of this brought a slight smile to Gu He's lips.
As he envisioned a future where countless geniuses studied under him, triggering the system's reward mechanism through daily teachings and empowerment, Gu He's ambition grew.
After hearing his explanation, Yun Yun nodded slowly, though she still had some doubts.
Could one truly balance alchemy and cultivation simultaneously? However, since Gu He had made his decision, she chose not to press further.
Nalan Yanran, on the other hand, didn't overthink it. After listening to Gu He's words, she readily agreed. "Elder Gu He, don't worry. I will guide the Little Fairy Doctor and Liu Ling."
"Thank you," Gu He nodded slightly, though he had his own plans.
The Little Fairy Doctor Fairy possessed a body resistant to poison, and consuming poison could enhance her cultivation. Combined with his teachings and empowerment, her strength would soar.
Although her current combat skills were inferior to Nalan Yanran's, her rapid improvement would surely shock her.
At that time, the Little Fairy Doctor Fairy would not reveal her Woeful Poison Body, and Nalan Yanran would naturally attribute her progress to Gu He's guidance.
Watching a junior sister, once weaker than herself, surpass her step by step and eventually crush her—what would Nalan Yanran think?
She could only feel envy, admiring the Little Fairy Doctor Fairy for having such a powerful teacher.
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