Doupo: Rebirth of Gu He, Starting with a Strategy to Win Over Yun Yun

Chapter 58 Little Fairy Doctor: An Immortal Touches My Head, Granting Me ImmortalityXiao Yi Xian’s face lit up with the joy of ’I understand you, Teacher.’

’The world as the stakes, a single toss to decide fate!’

’Teacher is truly Teacher! Such magnificent spirit!’

’Using essays and swordsmanship as metaphors for Alchemy and cultivation, filled with the eternal, melancholic daze of the world in his lamentations...’

She inhaled the lingering fragrance of the Yin-Yang Mysterious Dragon Pill from Gu He’s body as if addicted, saying longingly,

’My favorite line is ”The Immortal strokes my head, binding my hair to grant longevity!”’

She tilted her head like a cat, its ears twitching. ’Teacher has already stroked my head, so can you bind my hair for me?’

’...Just like an ordinary couple, cutting off the ends of each other’s hair, tying them together with fine thread, and then finding a box...’

Xiao Yi Xian felt like she couldn’t go on—

Out of shyness!

A hint of doting colored Gu He’s smile.

Xiao Yi Xian’s intentions were as clear as day, like Sima Zhao’s heart known to everyone on the street.

Every time he communicated with her, it was happy and pleasant.

’Silly disciple...’

’Why are you calling me silly again!’ Xiao Yi Xian huffed, then noticed Gu He’s steps crossing the threshold, clearly heading inside the house.

Wait, didn’t you say you weren’t coming in?

’The body is more honest than the mouth!’

Gu He smiled; if he were truly that honest, he would have pounced on her long ago.

And devoured her completely.

Gu He had to explain, ’I left something here.’

He wanted to retrieve his little book with the yellow cover.

That was his rare spiritual sustenance.

There were those who sold pancakes, and those who sold buns.

’What could be more important than me...’ Xiao Yi Xian murmured softly, her small red lips as lush and moist as if soaked in rain, uniquely ethereal and playful.

After retrieving his cherished precious book and storing it in his storage ring, Gu He’s expression turned a bit more serious. Leaning against the bookshelf, he asked Xiao Yi Xian,

’Do you have any plans?’

His expression was as solemn as a mentor asking for a graduation project.

Xiao Yi Xian snorted with dissatisfaction, ’I plan to have you answer the question I asked at the door!’

Gu He froze for a second, then quickly activated his brain, searching carefully,

’You mean binding hair?’

He looked into Xiao Yi Xian’s eyes, which seemed to sparkle like small torches, and explained bit by bit,

’The Immortal strokes my head, binding my hair to grant longevity. The ”binding hair” in this sentence isn’t the same as the binding of hair between common couples; it’s like the red beans in Wang Wei’s poems...’

Gu He’s voice paused, and he quickly changed his words,

’Anyway, it doesn’t mean marriage, but rather the meaning of receiving a longevity talisman.’

’Do you need a longevity talisman?’ Gu He asked back sincerely, ensuring there was no ambiguity.

Xiao Yi Xian curled her lip in dissatisfaction, a finger daringly poking Gu He’s chest, ’Are you going to ask me next if I want a gold, silver, or bronze one?’

Gu He nodded, his sincerity being his ultimate weapon.

’Hehe...’

Xiao Yi Xian gave a cold laugh, yet her gaze was exceptionally gentle when it swept over the black thread-bound book on the table.

Although Gu He was usually quite a ’straight man’ and didn’t always coax his disciple, the poems he wrote truly shocked her.

Only after reading them did she realize such exquisite sentences existed in the world.

And below Gu He’s line ’The Immortal strokes my head, binding my hair to grant longevity,’ there was another line she liked very much, which was,

’A lotus emerging from clear water, naturally free of artificial adornment.’

This reminded her of their first meeting. Back then, she was busy saving people but lacked a solution for a moment; it was Gu He who reached out and handed her a Medicinal Pill.

Later, it was also Gu He who acted as her Master, leading her into the world of Alchemists bit by bit.

Her attributes weren’t originally suited for Alchemy, yet Gu He turned the mundane into the miraculous, stroking her head to grant longevity.

Was it possible... that when he first saw her, she was just like that sentence, ’a lotus emerging from clear water, naturally free of artificial adornment,’ causing his heart to skip a beat for a moment?

...

Xiao Yi Xian looked up with eyes as misty as a young deer’s, ’Then Teacher, can you give this ”poetry collection” to me?’

Gu He nodded, ’Of course.’

Chinese culture was already etched into his heart; the book was merely a carrier.

Gu He handed the book over.

Xiao Yi Xian held the book to her chest, letting it pick up a bit of her body heat.

Her eyes, like autumn waters, sparkled with hope and brilliance.

The two small glass bottles had long been tucked into her storage ring, but she couldn’t bear to put away this poetry collection handwritten by Gu He, continuing to hold it.

Gu He rubbed her head, and seeing her cat-like, languid expression, he spoke,

’You, you’re too dependent on me.’

’It’s time to grow up...’

Xiao Yi Xian’s round black eyes darted around, ’I don’t want to grow up!’

’I want to stay by Master’s side like this!’

Gu He held her shoulders, his eyes fixed on her as he said with deep meaning,

’Being protected by someone and protecting others are both happy things. I hope even more to see my disciple, my Xiao Yi Xian, possess superb strength, saving the people of the world and ensuring the peace of a region.’

Xiao Yi Xian’s heart trembled.

This was Gu He’s expectation of her!

Because of love, expectations are born...

In truth, by consuming poisons and cultivating her Cultivation Technique, her cultivation had already reached the level of a One-star Dou Wang.

Though not as strong as the Top Ten Experts of the Jia Ma Empire and lacking their combat experience, her speed was astonishing, and she had Gu He’s support behind her.

She indeed should leave Gu He’s protection...

Xiao Yi Xian pondered for a moment and took the initiative to say,

’I want to go to the Izumo Empire for training.’

The Izumo Empire was a country located in the northwestern part of the Fighting Qi Continent, a mortal enemy of the Jia Ma Empire.

Their people were skilled in using poison, and there was a very famous Sect there called the Poison Sect.

It was a very suitable place for Xiao Yi Xian, with her Calamity Poison Body, to train.

’I have already gained some insights into the Calamity Poison Technique Teacher gave me. I believe my progress will be even faster once I reach the Izumo Empire!’

Xiao Yi Xian’s eyes shone as if they held a galaxy.

Gu He smiled faintly and released his hands from her shoulders, ’You were never a canary, Xiao Yi Xian.’

’Whether you want to become an eagle or a lark, the world has its own clear skies for you to soar.’

Xiao Yi Xian nodded, ’I understand!’

’Then what about Qing Lin? Teacher?’

Just as Xiao Yi Xian finished speaking, a childish, weak voice came from the doorway,

’Qing Lin wants to go with Sister Xiao Yi Xian...’

’Qing Lin doesn’t want to stay alone.’

Xiao Yi Xian was stunned for a moment, then said, ’Okay!’

’Then Teacher, we’re going to the Izumo Empire together?’

’Alright.’ Gu He took out a storage ring, his tone relaxed, ’Inside are some medicinal ingredients I prepared for your Alchemy, sealed drinking water, and preserved food,’

’As well as a few protective Magic Treasures. I exchanged Medicinal Pills with others for these treasures; they can save your life at a critical moment. Also... be careful on the way.’

Xiao Yi Xian took it, her fingers stroking the familiar patterns on the ring, and she pouted, ’Teacher planned to send us off for training all along, yet he makes it sound so nice!’

Even the protective Magic Treasures had been prepared for her.

Listening to Xiao Yi Xian’s petulant words, Gu He dotingly rubbed her head,

Then he gestured to Qing Lin, who was clutching the wooden door at the entrance, showing only half her head and those unique cyan-green eyes.

Qing Lin came running in.

Today she had her hair in twin braids, but they were coiled into small flower buds, looking fresh and clean.

Qing Lin said in a low voice,

’Master...’

Gu He gave her a head rub just like he did for Xiao Yi Xian.

Aiming for equal treatment.

’Qing Lin, be good and listen to Sister Xian, okay?’

’Next time we meet, I’ll find a snake-type Demonic Beast for you and help you form a contract.’

These words seemed to trigger something in Qing Lin; her eyes came alive, green and shimmering like water, as if traces of energy were fluctuating within them.

’Okay! Thank you, Master!’

Gu He didn’t even know what the girl was so happy about.

In any case, since he brought her home, he would eventually take her to contract a Demonic Beast.

[Ding! Target’s favorability toward the host has increased by 20%. Reward obtained: Clear Heart Dharma Robe!]

[Clear Heart Dharma Robe: A black robe with red-gold cloud patterns, comes with built-in undergarments and pants. Waterproof and non-conductive. Most importantly! No washing required!]

[Target Qing Lin’s favorability toward the host: 50%]

Hearing the notification, Gu He twitched his lips.

No washing required?

Tsk... how unusual.

But this was practically a must-have for lazy people.

In front of Gu He, Qing Lin tugged at his sleeve and whispered,

’Master, I’ve been drinking milk on time. I’ll be like Sister Xian and grow up quickly to share Master’s burdens.’

Drinking milk was something Gu He had told Xiao Yi Xian to supervise Qing Lin with a long time ago. Qing Lin had a hard life as a child; although she had the protection of the Yin Qi in her body, she ultimately needed some nourishment.

Qing Lin had been a bit resistant to milk at first, but it seemed she had accepted it now.

Gu He observed the girl carefully.

Mm, she must have stuck to drinking the milk; she had grown quite a bit.

’Good girl...’ Gu He smiled slightly.

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