In the serene valley, Gu He emerged from the cave with an air of triumph, his spirits high. Having stepped into the realm of Dou Emperor, he could now be counted among the top powerhouses in the Jia Ma Empire.
For the first time, he felt a sense of security, knowing he had the strength to protect himself.
With a thought, a pair of fiery red wings unfurled behind him. With a light step, Gu He ascended into the air and soared out of the valley.
"Huh?"
"Why is she here?" As he flew, Gu He caught a glimpse of a figure in white robes slowly making her way toward the valley.
It was none other than the Little Fairy Doctor. A smile tugged at the corner of his lips as he descended gracefully toward her.
"It's been ten days...I wonder when master will finish his seclusion." Outside the valley, the Little Fairy Doctor was walking toward the cave.
Ever since Gu He had gone into seclusion, she had visited the valley every two days. Today marked her fifth visit.
"There shouldn't be any accidents," she murmured, her beautiful eyes clouded with worry as she gazed toward the valley. She had heard many rumors about powerful cultivators losing their minds after failing to break through during their seclusion.
The thought of her master suffering such a fate filled her with unease.
"Master, please don't lose yourself... You still owe me a gift," she whispered to herself.
"My dear disciple, what more could you possibly want?" A gentle voice suddenly broke the silence, startling the Little Fairy Doctor. When she turned and saw the figure in white standing beside her, her face lit up with joy.
"Master! You're out of seclusion!" Without hesitation, she rushed to Gu He's side, clutching his arm. "Master, why did your seclusion take so long? I was so worried about you..."
"Haha," Gu He chuckled, his expression warm as he gently patted her head. "This time, your master has successfully broken through to the Dou Emperor realm. Ten days is actually quite fast."
He recalled that in the original story, Xiao Yan had taken an entire year to achieve the same breakthrough in this very valley. But then again, Xiao Yan was the protagonist, blessed with the aura of a main character. For an ordinary person, it could take years of seclusion to achieve such a feat.
"Dou Emperor? Master, were you in seclusion to break through to the Dou Emperor realm?" The Little Fairy Doctor's eyes widened in astonishment.
"Yes, your master is now a Dou Emperor powerhouse. From now on, we can walk sideways in the Jia Ma Empire," Gu He said with a playful grin, ruffling her long hair.
With his status as a sixth-tier alchemist and now a Dou Emperor, few in the Jia Ma Empire would dare to cross him. Perhaps his title would even change from "Pill King Gu He" to "Pill Emperor Gu He."
"Dou Emperor...master, you're actually a Dou Emperor powerhouse..." The Little Fairy Doctor's eyes sparkled with excitement. She was genuinely happy for her master.
After all, the stronger Gu He became, the higher her own status as his disciple would rise.
"My dear disciple, have you been diligent in your cultivation during this time? Have you been practicing what I taught you?" Gu He asked, his tone light but probing.
Before his seclusion, he had instructed her to focus on her training. Now that he was out, it was time to assess her progress.
"Master, I don't even have a pill cauldron. How can I practice alchemy?" she replied, her voice tinged with grievance.
"Ah..." Gu He's expression faltered, and he scratched his head awkwardly. "I completely forgot to leave you a pill cauldron."
The Red Snake Cauldron he used was a four-mouthed cauldron, far too advanced for the Little Fairy Doctor's current level.
Moreover, in a small town like Qingshan, there were no alchemists, let alone a place to buy a medicine cauldron.
"Don't worry, my dear disciple. Tomorrow, we'll return to the Misty Cloud Sect. There, I can get you everything you need," Gu He said reassuringly.
"Return to the Misty Cloud Sect..." The Little Fairy Doctor's expression shifted slightly, and she hesitated before nodding slowly. Though she was reluctant to leave Qingshan Town, her passion for alchemy compelled her to follow Gu He.
After all, she was now his disciple, and he was an honorary elder of the Misty Cloud Sect. In a way, she was also a disciple of the sect.
Seeing her nod, Gu He smiled. "Then let's go back and pack our things. We'll leave Qingshan Town early tomorrow morning."
With that, he gently scooped up the petite figure of the Little Fairy Doctor and soared into the sky.
"Master, before we leave Qingshan Town, there's a place I'd like to visit," she said suddenly as they flew over the Warcraft Mountain Range.
"Oh? Where is it?" Gu He asked casually.
"It's a cave left behind by a senior. I think there might be some treasures hidden inside," she explained, her eyes gleaming with excitement. "Master, let's go treasure hunting!"
"Treasure hunting in a cave?" Gu He's mind raced. Could this be the same cave that Xiao Yan and Xiao Yixian had explored in the original story? He remembered that the cave contained a remnant map of the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame—a truly valuable treasure.
"Alright," Gu He agreed with a nod. "Where is this cave?"
"It's over there," the Little Fairy Doctor pointed in a specific direction.
Following her guidance, Gu He's wings flapped gently as he accelerated toward the destination.
…
If you'd like to support me and gain access to 60+ advanced chapters, you can follow the link:
patreon.com/DarkLord621
📖 Explore my fanfiction collections:
🔹 Douluo: Infinite Lottery System - 234+ Chapter
🔹 Douluo: Peerless Gu Master - 157+ Chapter
🔹 My Disciple Are All Dou God - 70+ Chapter
Thank you for your support!