To take Gu Yutong as a disciple?
Uh... her Nether Palace physique was indeed very tempting, even Chen Xiao was a little moved.
However, since everyone was so familiar, would it be a bit awkward to make a move?
Just as Chen Xiao was lost in thought, he heard Gu Zhendong continue, "If she can become your disciple, it would absolutely be that girl's good fortune."
Only then did Chen Xiao realize he had misunderstood.
What Gu Zhendong meant by taking Gu Yutong as his disciple was to accept her as a student.
Chen Xiao pondered for a moment and immediately agreed.
"No problem, I'll take this disciple!"
Gu Zhendong seemed very excited, "That's great, I'll prepare the disciple-accepting ceremony right away and have Tongtong formally become your disciple."
"Huh? A disciple-accepting ceremony? It doesn't have to be that formal, does it?"
Just as Chen Xiao was about to suggest they skip it, Gu Zhendong had already rushed out like the wind to make preparations.
It was clear that he was genuinely excited and truly wished for his daughter to become Chen Xiao's disciple.
Seeing Gu Zhendong go to prepare, Chen Xiao couldn't just stand by.
Since he was about to take a disciple, and it was his first time, he couldn't be careless. At the very least, he should prepare a gift.
Coincidentally, he saw paper and a pen within reach, and Chen Xiao immediately had an idea.
Half an hour later, Chen Xiao sat steadily in the Grand Tutor chair in the center of the table, with exquisite tea sets laid out before him.
The teapot was brewing premium tea leaves that Gu Zhendong had treasured for many years.
Gu Yutong stood at the lower position. She had just bathed and changed, her hair still glistening with water droplets, making her as pure and beautiful as a lotus emerging from water.
Her tall figure and pretty face also gave her a charming aura.
She lowered her head slightly, appearing a little nervous.
Gu Zhendong stood by her side; he would naturally not miss his daughter's disciple-accepting ceremony.
However, he was not attending as a parent, but as the host of the ceremony.
Beautiful music slowly flowed from the speakers nearby, the ancient melody of "High Mountains and Flowing Water."
"I now announce that the disciple-accepting ceremony for Mr. Chen Xiao, and the disciple-accepting ceremony for my beloved daughter Gu Yutong, officially begins!"
With Gu Zhendong's declaration, the disciple-accepting ceremony commenced.
Although the entire ceremony was simple, it was very formal.
It was a case of "a sparrow, though small, has all its vital organs."
Finally, Gu Yutong poured tea for Chen Xiao, and after he drank it, the ceremony was considered a complete success.
From then on, Chen Xiao and Gu Yutong were bound by the master-disciple relationship.
Gu Yutong's expression was unreadable, but her heart was filled with mixed emotions.
She was happy that she would now be Chen Xiao's disciple and could see him often.
But she was also sad that from now on, she could only be Chen Xiao's disciple.
Chen Xiao, unaware of what Gu Yutong was thinking in her young mind, took out several pieces of paper filled with writing.
Gu Zhendong glanced at them and saw that they were all cultivation techniques and incantations.
These papers were clearly from his own home, indicating that Chen Xiao had just written them.
"Yutong, from today onwards, you are my disciple. As your master, I have nothing else to give you, so I will give you this 'Su Nu Xin Jing.' This cultivation method is very suitable for you to practice, and I believe it will help you achieve enlightenment in no time!"
Gu Yutong excitedly accepted the cultivation manual and said happily, "Thank you, Master!"
Chen Xiao nodded slightly, truly exuding a bit of a master's demeanor.
Gu Zhendong asked cautiously, "Chen Xiao, may I take a look at this cultivation method?"
Chen Xiao shrugged and said matter-of-factly, "Of course."
When Gu Zhendong took the Su Nu Xin Jing and looked at it, his face lit up with joy. This cultivation method was far superior to the one he had practiced when he first entered the path.
Moreover, it was highly compatible with his daughter's physique. If nothing unexpected happened, he believed that within ten years, his daughter's strength would surpass his own at his peak.
His face showed unconcealed excitement as he admonished his daughter, "Tongtong, from now on, you must diligently practice cultivation, so as not to let down your master for giving you such a good cultivation method."
Gu Yutong nodded earnestly, "Your daughter understands."
Chen Xiao pondered for a moment and then suddenly said, "Tongtong, although you have accepted me as your master, I may not have much time to teach you cultivation systematically. If you have any confusion and I am not around, you can ask your father first."
"Also, don't worry. We will be moving in together from now on, so we will have plenty of time together."
Gu Yutong was slightly taken aback, "Moving in together? Master, do you mean I'll be moving into your house?"
Chen Xiao nodded, "Not just you, your father will be moving in too."
Gu Yutong looked confused, "Ah? Master, can your house accommodate so many people?"
Gu Zhendong laughed heartily, "Silly girl, we're not moving into your master's current house. Your master has acquired a large villa, and we'll all move in together! We'll be moving in the next few days!"
Gu Zhendong was fundamentally a man of the martial world and did not feel that moving into Chen Xiao's home was like being a dependent.
On the contrary, moving in together gave him a sense of belonging, like that of a sect.
Gu Yutong finally understood, and her heart was filled with joy. If she could live under the same roof as her master every day, it would be wonderful.
The disciple-accepting ceremony concluded perfectly, and Chen Xiao left the Gu family.
As it was still early, Chen Xiao decided to visit Wu Feier's home. Wu Feier's mother had cancer and would require further treatment for some time.
Wu Feier was naturally overjoyed when she received Chen Xiao's call. She was even more delighted to hear that Chen Xiao was going to her home to treat her mother.
Chen Xiao estimated that Wu Feier would be at work at this time and asked, "Are you at Cui Se Fang? Do you want me to pick you up?"
Unexpectedly, Wu Feier replied, "No, no, I'm at home. You can come directly to my place."
Chen Xiao didn't ask further and went directly to the Wu family's residence.
At Wu Feier's home, Wu Mu's mental state was much better than before, almost unrecognizable.
This was not only because her condition had improved but also because her mindset had become more positive.
Sometimes, it was not the disease itself that was fatal, but the immense psychological pressure brought about by the illness.
Wu Mu was very happy to see Chen Xiao, "My benefactor is here! Please sit down, benefactor. Feier, quickly go pour some water and get some fruit for our benefactor."
Wu Mu was too enthusiastic, and Chen Xiao found it a bit overwhelming.
Little did she know that Wu Mu's warmth towards him was not entirely due to gratitude for saving her life.
A larger part of it was seeing him as a future son-in-law.
Chen Xiao quickly completed the day's treatment, and the results were immediate. Wu Mu's condition improved significantly again.
She even wanted to get up and cook a meal for Chen Xiao herself to entertain him!
Wu Feier couldn't stand it any longer and quickly said, "Mom, I'll take Chen Xiao out to eat. Please stop fussing and rest in bed!"