Mundane Saint

Chapter 47 – About the Little Details of Taking on Apprentices

Old Man Gu was well aware of his own capabilities.

The "Dao" contained within Gu Heng's calligraphy was far beyond what he could comprehend in just a few days. To be honest, when he first arrived, Old Man Gu was worried that his carving of the plaque might not be good enough.

After all, the man had generously gifted him the scroll of calligraphy.

"Since Old Man Gu has come all this way, I must treat him well. Please, come inside and have a seat while I hang up the plaque," Gu Heng warmly invited Old Man Gu into the Medicine Hall.

"Alright," Old Man Gu nodded quickly.

A person of such high status inviting him in for a chat was not something he would refuse.

Gu Heng first hung up the plaque, carefully dusting it off. He was very satisfied; the sign looked grand and elegant, perfectly complementing his Medicine Hall, sure to attract many patients.

As Old Man Gu entered the front hall, he was startled by the sight of Su Jinxi lounging on the medicine cabinet, his eyebrows twitching wildly.

A Nine-Lives Demon Cat?

That species was known for its arrogance.

Moreover, with Old Man Gu's own cultivation level, he couldn't quite gauge the demon cat's strength, indicating it was significantly stronger than him.

However, given Young Master Gu's status and power, the Nine-Lives Demon Cat had no right to be arrogant in his presence.

Old Man Gu proceeded to the back hall, with Gu Heng following. Gu Heng then brewed some tea he had purchased from the system mall, filling Old Man Gu's cup.

The fragrance of the tea filled the air.

Old Man Gu, invigorated by the aroma, took a sip and couldn't help but praise, "This tea... is excellent."

Sweet to the taste, with a medicinal essence, it was no ordinary tea.

Old Man Gu felt his own knowledge was lacking, unsure of what kind of treasure this was, but being treated so grandly by such a senior made him feel quite honored.

"Haha, there's not much of value in my Medicine Hall," Gu Heng chuckled.

He didn't think much of the tea himself, but everyone else who drank it praised it, including the Bai Family's old servant and Zhuge Gan... even Old Man Gu.

Well, it didn't cost anything to buy.

"By the way, that young man the other day, you must have taken him as a disciple, right?"

Gu Heng brought up some trivial matters.

"Ah, yes. Although I didn't think much of him at first, he kept pestering me, and seeing his patience, I couldn't resist his persistence. I've never taken a disciple before, so I thought, why not?"

Old Man Gu stroked his beard with a smile.

Mainly, he felt he didn't have the discerning eye to recognize talent.

In truth, the reason he took Lu Yan as a disciple was largely because Gu Heng mentioned his talent, coupled with the young man's determination. Old Man Gu thought, taking a disciple wasn't a bad idea.

After all, for so many years, he had been obsessively pursuing the Dao, never considering that his insights and skills shouldn't be forgotten with him.

The name "Dry Brush Demon Slayer" still held some sway, so why not train this disciple to become a "respected master" in the future?

"Ah, taking him as a disciple won't be a loss, trust me."

Gu Heng smiled, hiding his envy.

That young man's attire was so luxurious, his family must be wealthy. For someone of such status to be so determined to learn calligraphy from this old man, Gu Heng thought his attitude was commendable, a promising talent worth nurturing.

Moreover, acknowledging a master meant filial respect was expected.

Not to mention, that young man would likely set up a grand new shop for Old Man Gu, a basic gesture.

Gu Heng felt a twinge of envy.

Others had wealthy disciples, while his was picked up from an alley. And for her, he had made enemies with the local gangs outside Cloud Spirit City. Who knew when those cultivators would come for revenge, and now his Medicine Hall had another mouth to feed...

Back when he ran a Medicine Hall in Greenwood City, he lived alone. Sometimes, when business was slow, he would make sugar pills to fill his stomach. But now, that wouldn't do.

Qin Yiyao was still growing and needed proper nutrition.

Suddenly, he felt the weight of life's burdens.

Not that there weren't benefits; at least Qin Yiyao was beautiful, a budding beauty who would surely grow even more stunning.

"Since Young Master Gu says so, I'll definitely train him with all my effort."

Hearing Gu Heng's words, Old Man Gu felt assured that taking Lu Yan as a disciple was the right choice. Perhaps in a hundred years, his only disciple, Gu Yin, would be a renowned master of the Dao through calligraphy.

What an achievement that would be.

"Master, I'm back!"

As the two were engrossed in conversation, Qin Yiyao's voice came from outside.

"Oh, my little disciple is back," Gu Heng smiled.

Hmm? This Senior Gu had taken a disciple too?

What kind of prodigy could it be?

With this thought, Old Man Gu looked towards the door. Qin Yiyao peeked in, meeting Old Man Gu's gaze, and she returned the look.

"You're back, great. I'll start preparing lunch. Oh, by the way, this is Old Man Gu, he lives in the west of the city and specializes in carving plaques," Gu Heng introduced.

Qin Yiyao blinked her eyes and sweetly greeted, "Old Man Gu."

Her voice was soft and charming, instantly lifting Old Man Gu's spirits.

"Oh, I'm just here for a brief visit, and I was about to leave," Old Man Gu replied cheerfully.

Qin Yiyao lowered her head.

A Tribulation Crossing stage cultivator? Such a powerful figure hidden in Cloud Spirit City?

She sensed Old Man Gu's concealed aura and gauged his cultivation level, but she had never realized that Cloud Spirit City was home to such hidden talents.

Earlier, when she entered the courtyard, she had stopped to look at the plaque hanging on the Medicine Hall for quite a while, about a quarter of an hour.

Because the calligraphy on the plaque contained a sharp truth that Qin Yiyao couldn't fully comprehend yet.

It was something only someone who had entered the Dao through calligraphy and possessed high cultivation could carve.

Old Man Gu, after a brief assessment, withdrew his gaze.

He couldn't discern anything.

"This little girl is only at the second level of Foundation Establishment, and she seems to be fifteen or sixteen years old. Her talent should be quite poor..." Old Man Gu thought, stroking his beard.

However, he didn't dwell on it.

The girl might seem to have poor talent, but her eyes were bright and clear, hinting at depth and wisdom, revealing a maturity and resilience beyond her years.

This girl was clearly not as simple as she appeared.

The reason she seemed simple... Old Man Gu just assumed his old eyes were failing him, lacking the ability to see through people.