"Did he really say that?" Gu Dan clearly didn't believe it.
"Of course it's true." Xun'er turned around, took Xiao Se's hand, walked up to Gu Dan, and introduced them: "Big Brother, let me introduce you. This is GrandmasterGu Dan, the elusive legend of our Family. His alchemy skills are the best on the continent today. He is a true Ninth Grade Golden PillAlchemist and also a Dou Sheng powerhouse. In terms of seniority, even my father has to address him as cousin."
Xiao Se cupped his hands in a salute and said, "Just now, you were staring at this storage ring in my hand. I think I've guessed your identity. I believe you must be the old teacher mentioned in my MasterLuo Hansong's posthumous letter."
As he spoke, Xiao Se took Luo Hansong's posthumous letter out of his storage ring.
Gu Dan was stunned. He took the letter, opened it, read it, and sighed softly, "That little fellow... to have a successor like you, he has no regrets in this life."
"Grandmaster, since you were my Master's teacher, then why did he..."
Gu Dan sighed, "You want to ask me why a dignified Dou Sheng powerhouse's disciple stopped at the Dou Huang Peak, right?"
Xiao Se nodded slowly.
Gu Dan continued to sigh, "Actually, I have never taken any disciples. For a thousand years, I have lived a carefree life, dressed as a beggar, experiencing the vicissitudes of the world. About two hundred years ago, when Wutan City was still just a small village, I passed through there. That little fellow saw how pitiful I was and kindly took me in, never once looking down on me. Seeing that he had talent for alchemy, I was in a good mood and guided him for a month, then gave him this storage ring. After that, we never met again."
Xiao Se said with some regret, "But he always regarded you as his teacher."
Gu Dan was also quite moved, "Yes, I didn't expect that either. Six years ago, I returned to that place and saw this familiar storage ring on you. Following the aura you left behind, I found the cave where he passed away. Only then did I realize that time spares no one."
Xiao Se suddenly realized and asked, "So, you were the one who made the President of the Alchemist Guild in the Jia Ma Empire hold the Alchemist Convention four years early?"
Gu Dan nodded, "Correct. Your spirit power talent is rare throughout the ages, and you possess that little fellow's alchemy memories, allowing your strength to grow rapidly. I was worried that your Heart-Nature wouldn't keep up with your growth in strength, which would harm you. Therefore, I left behind a Pill Formula for the Break-Sect Pill and specifically instructed that only you could read it. On one hand, it was to temper you; on the other, it was to protect you. With the Break-Sect Pill Formula, those restless little fellows in the Jia Ma Empire wouldn't dare harbor any improper thoughts about you."
"It's just that this old man didn't expect you, little fellow, to grow so rapidly. It's truly mind-boggling."
"Thank you, Grandmaster." That Alchemist Convention had indeed brought him huge benefits. The Break-Sect Pill Formula and the boost in reputation were secondary; the biggest gains were the Na Ling and the secret technique, Fire Gods Wrath.
If not for that Alchemist Convention, the President of the Blackrock CityAlchemist Guild might not have been willing to give him the Na Ling, and taming the Heavenly Flame would have been out of the question. Later, at the Trading Hall of the Gama Holy CityAlchemist Guild, he wouldn't have been able to pick up the Fire Gods Wrath secret technique.
"Hehe, since you call me Grandmaster, then this old man will accept it. However, as your Grandmaster, I cannot be empty-handed. Today, I will give you three things." Gu Dan chuckled, stroked his beard, and took out the first item.
A Pure Lotus Demonic Flame Remnant Map.
"Pure Lotus Demonic Flame Remnant Map." Xiao Se's eyes lit up.
A flash of surprise crossed Gu Dan's eyes, "Oh? It seems you've seen this remnant map before, perhaps you've even collected the other three pieces."
"Grandmaster, how is this remnant map in your possession?" To Gu Dan's question, Xiao Se neither denied nor admitted it. He took the remnant map with some excitement and asked. He remembered that this piece of the remnant map was originally supposed to appear at the Space Auction.
Gu Dan said, "I have had this remnant map for several hundred years. I intended to wait seven or eight years until the Purification Lotus Demon Flame descended again, then distribute it to someone fated to have it. I didn't expect that person to be you."
Xiao Se suddenly understood. No wonder the last piece of the Purification Lotus Demon Flame Remnant Map in the original story didn't appear early or late, but only appeared just before the Demon Flame was about to descend.
It turned out it was in Gu Dan's hands.
"The second gift I'm giving you is this." Gu Dan pressed his index and middle fingers together and tapped lightly. Instantly, a massive wave of spirit power flooded into Xiao Se's mind. Fortunately, Xiao Se's Soul was powerful, otherwise, he would have been shocked into an idiot.
Immediately, a strange and ancient memory appeared out of thin air in Xiao Se's mind. Similar to Luo Hansong's memories, this memory also belonged to an Alchemist, recording Gu Dan's alchemy insights from the past thousand years.
Before Xiao Se could digest this memory, Gu Dan casually tossed over a storage ring, "As for this third gift, this old man doesn't have much else to give you. I happen to have accumulated quite a lot of Spirit Medicine over the years, so I'll give them to you."
"Thank you, Grandmaster." Xiao Se cupped his hands in a salute to express his gratitude.
Gu Dan waved his hand and casually tore open a spatial rift. Before leaving, he left a sentence, "This old man looks forward to the day you become an Emperor Grade Alchemist."
After speaking, he darted into the spatial rift. The rift closed, and he vanished from this world.
"This Grandmaster is truly an unconventional character." Watching the spot where Gu Dan disappeared, Xiao Se couldn't help but mutter to himself.
He immediately checked the storage ring. Inside, there were countless precious Spirit Medicines and Pill Formulas. Even Soul Poppy Fruit, a rare medicine that replenishes OriginSoul Qi, was present, and there were countless Materials for refining the Life Bone Fusion Blood Pill.
He couldn't help but sigh in his heart that this Grandmaster was truly generous. Now, Xiao Se wouldn't be short of medicinal ingredients for refining any Medicinal Pills.
"Dad, what did Great-Grandmaster give you for the second and third gifts just now?" Xiao Xue stepped forward, hugged Xiao Se's arm, and couldn't help but ask.
"His lifelong alchemy insights, and a collection of Spirit Medicine that would make even Ancient Clans jealous. He left all the Spirit Medicine he collected in his life to me." Xiao Se smiled wryly.
"Then this eccentric Great-Grandmaster is truly generous." Xiao Xue sighed.
"Rather than generous, it's more like 'you can't catch a wolf without sacrificing a child'. Xun'er, who had been observing quietly from the side, held onto Xiao Se's other arm and smiled, "I heard from my father that my Uncle Gu Dan is the type who won't release the hawk until he sees the rabbit. Back then, he guided SeniorLuo Hansong because SeniorLuo Hansong was kind-hearted and didn't look down on his appearance. And now, giving Big Brother such a generous gift is because he values your talent and potential, Big Brother."
"Think about it. With your character, Big Brother, when the President of the Blackrock CityAlchemist Guild gave you a Na Ling, you even had Medusa give him special treatment. Now that he has given you such a heavy gift, if you have the ability in the future, would you not help him advance further?"
Xiao Se nodded, "That seems to be the logic. But regardless, today I have definitely accepted this Grandmaster's favor."
(End of Chapter)
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