Nan Muchen remembered Gu Chang'an's words. Based on what Gu Chang'an had just said, Chu Qingxuan was a promising talent.

Gu Chang'an also intended to pass on what he knew to Chu Qingxuan.

A faint smile played at the corners of his lips as he looked at Gu Chang'an with his deep eyes and asked, "Could it be that Senior Brother wants to steal my disciple?"

Gu Chang'an shook his head vigorously, but Nan Muchen's icy gaze remained fixed on him, making him feel a chill run down his spine.

“Junior brother, your disciple is my niece, so it’s only right that I teach her some things.”

"Besides, although I quite like Xiao Chuchu, I won't compete with you for your apprentice."

I need to have that courage too.

After saying these words, Nan Muchen remained expressionless.

Then, Gu Chang'an panicked.

He looked at Chu Qingxuan and frantically made faces at her. Chu Qingxuan received Gu Chang'an's signal and tugged at Nan Muchen's hand, "Master, I don't want to be Junior Uncle's disciple."

"Please don't be angry."

Nan Muchen noticed the exchange between the two, and he knew perfectly well that his little apprentice was speaking up for Gu Chang'an.

He felt some dissatisfaction, but he didn't show it.

Nan Muchen gave a soft "hmm" and looked at Gu Chang'an, saying, "Since you like Chu Chu so much, then I need the Marrow Cleansing Pill."

Gu Chang'an looked at Nan Muchen in surprise and asked, "You want to try the Marrow Cleansing Pill on Xiao Chuchu? You need to think carefully. The Marrow Cleansing Pill involves pulling out tendons and cleansing the marrow, and the pain is not something a child can endure."

Nan Muchen pursed his lips, "Painkillers."

Gu Chang'an pouted, "How did you know I had something like painkillers?"

"You don't have it?"

"Junior brother, I've only ever had one painkiller pill after all these years of research. If I give it to you, there won't be any left."

Gu Chang'an felt a pang of heartache.

Nan Muchen crossed his arms. "Give me the Marrow Cleansing Pill."

Nan Muchen looked at Chu Qingxuan, who was watching the scene unfold. When Nan Muchen's gaze fell on her, she immediately looked frightened and asked, "Master, does the Marrow Cleansing Pill really hurt?"

“Mm,” Nan Muchen replied.

Chu Qingxuan said softly, "Can I not eat it?"

“You cannot cultivate.” Nan Muchen glanced at Gu Chang’an.

Their words left Gu Chang'an feeling quite helpless.

He gritted his teeth and took out two bottles from his bag. "The red one is painkiller, and the white one is marrow cleansing pill. Use the painkiller first."

As he handed it over, Gu Chang'an's eyes never left Nan Muchen's hand.

His precious child has left him just like that!

Gu Chang'an looked pained.

"Thank you, Junior Uncle. You can teach me, and I can make lots and lots of pain-relieving pills for you in the future!"

Having accepted Gu Chang'an's gifts, I still need to comfort Gu Chang'an's wounded heart.

Gu Chang'an grinned, but his smile looked more like a grimace.

"It's alright, as long as Xiao Chuchu is happy."

After taking Gu Chang'an's Marrow Cleansing Pill, Nan Muchen glanced at Chu Qingxuan and said, "It's time to go."

"Uh-huh."

Chu Qingxuan obediently followed Nan Muchen, and she took the initiative to hold Nan Muchen's hand, thus abandoning Gu Chang'an.

"Junior Uncle, I'll come find you again later!"

Nan Muchen placed Chu Qingxuan's soft little hand in his palm and squeezed it tightly.

"Is Master in seclusion to heal his injuries?"

"Um."

Are you feeling better?

"Um."

"Did Master not teach me cultivation before because I was incapable of it?"

"Um."

"If I take my junior master's pills, will I be able to cultivate?"

"Um."

"Master is the best~"