Cultivation: From Servant to Revered Immortal-Chapter 204 - 134: Take Me as a Disciple?

Master White Cloud patted his storage bag and took out an exquisite elixir bottle, handing it to Zhou Xun.

"Inside is a Cyan Spirit Pill, consider it an advance payment for you!"

The Cyan Spirit Pill is the best aid for a middle-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator to break through to the late stage.

It seems Master White Cloud noticed Zhou Xun’s middle-stage Foundation Establishment cultivation level and thus rewarded him with such a spirit pill.

"Thank you, Elder, for your generous reward!"

Zhou Xun cupped his hands in gratitude.

Taking the spirit pill, Zhou Xun smiled bitterly in his heart.

His true cultivation was at the seventh-layer Foundation Establishment. Had this been at the start of his journey, he might have been thrilled, but now he had already broken through and had no use for this pill.

"Never mind, the Cyan Spirit Pill is the most coveted treasure for all middle-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators, and it would be excellent for trading for spirit stones in the future!"

"It’s just an elixir," Master White Cloud waved his hand nonchalantly and continued.

"After you assist me in successfully refining that spirit pill, there will be other rewards."

"I might even take you as a disciple!"

As he spoke, the old man couldn’t help stroking his beard.

Master White Cloud’s words were a clear indication.

Zhou Xun was taken aback upon hearing it.

"Take me as a student?"

He immediately snapped out of it and bowed deeply.

"How could a junior like me deserve such favor from an elder!"

If Zhou Xun hesitated even a bit when Master White Cloud indicated he wanted to take him as a student, it would offend this top loose cultivator of Xui Country.

He even deliberately added a hint of excitement to his tone.

"I will do my utmost in refining, not to let down the elder’s expectations!"

...

Agreeing to return to Master White Cloud’s cave mansion in seven days, Zhou Xun bade farewell with Zhou Buqi.

"Junior Brother Zhou, I never thought your alchemy talent was so exceptional; even the master is quite amazed!"

"You should know that the master rarely praises anyone, so it’s no surprise he took a liking to you today and wished to accept you as a disciple!"

Zhou Buqi said with a smile.

"Chief St..."

He barely uttered two words when Zhou Buqi interrupted him.

"Don’t call me Chief Steward anymore, call me Senior Brother!" Zhou Buqi feigned dissatisfaction.

"But Elder White Cloud hasn’t formally accepted me as a disciple!" Zhou Xun hesitated; he felt it was a bit presumptuous to consider himself Master White Cloud’s disciple so quickly.

"I know the master very well. When he says things like that, he’s bound to take you as a disciple; the alchemy is just an excuse!"

Zhou Buqi gently smiled.

"Well... alright,"

"Zhou Xun greets Senior Brother!"

Hearing this, Zhou Xun stopped being coy, tidied his garment, took two steps back, and respectfully performed a grand salute.

"No need for such formality, Junior Brother!"

Zhou Buqi laughed heartily and gestured symbolically to Zhou Xun.

Then the two walked and talked merrily until they reached Zhou Buqi’s door.

"Junior Brother, come in and sit for a while!"

Zhou Buqi invited.

"No, seven days later is the day to refine the elixir, which is significant for Elder White Cloud; I dare not neglect it,"

"Once Junior Brother helps refine the elixir and officially gets accepted, I shall visit again!"

Zhou Xun shook his head and explained.

"Very well, see you in seven days then!"

With a cupped fist, he bid farewell to Zhou Xun.

...

Returning to his cave mansion, Zhou Xun recalled the matter of Master White Cloud wanting to take him as a disciple today.

He hadn’t expected that his alchemy skill would catch Master White Cloud’s eye.

"If I could truly become Master White Cloud’s disciple, it wouldn’t be a bad thing!" Zhou Xun muttered.

Now that Zhou Xun was already a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator, reaching the Foundation Establishment Peak was only a matter of decades.

By then, he’d have to face the matter of Core Formation.

As the only True Pill cultivator in Xui Country and the controller of the great power White Cloud Immortal City, Master White Cloud...

If Zhou Xun could become his disciple, it would greatly benefit his Core Formation.

Whether for Core Formation spiritual objects or the various insights into Core Formation...

they would be much easier to obtain than as a Foundation Establishment cultivator with no background.

Just from Master White Cloud’s cautious reaction in refining the Crystal Condensing Pill, one could tell how rare such materials aiding in Core Formation were in the entire Eastern Wilderness.

And Zhou Xun’s goal was to form a Golden Core.

Thus, the Crystal Condensing Pill became a necessity for him.

Relying on regular Core Formation spiritual objects to achieve Golden Core quality, Zhou Xun truly lacked confidence.

Furthermore, after becoming his disciple, Zhou Xun would have a chance to acquire Tier Three spirit medicine.

After all, it’s been years since his spiritual root has improved.

Perhaps by leveraging White Cloud Immortal City’s channels, he could solve this issue.

Thinking through all of this, Zhou Xun felt that becoming Master White Cloud’s disciple was an extremely rare opportunity.

...

On the other side, the news that Master White Cloud might take Zhou Xun as a disciple spread among his few disciples.

"Master, I heard you intend to accept that Alchemist Zhou, Zhou Xun, as your disciple?"

Xing Huai’an asked excitedly towards his master.

"So you know about this too, it must be Buqi who told you!" Master White Cloud smiled faintly, a rare sign of affection showing as he looked at this little disciple of his.

"Exactly, it seems I finally won’t hold the title of youngest disciple and can become a senior brother!"

Xing Huai’an and Master White Cloud clearly shared a closer relationship than with Master Hongyu.

"Haha, indeed!"

"I’ve seen this Alchemist Zhou before; his cultivation talent is average. Is he truly so remarkable in alchemy?"

Xing Huai’an was extremely well-acquainted with his master.

Since accepting him as a disciple, the master hadn’t taken a new one in a hundred years.

He even claimed he wouldn’t take another disciple, yet now he’s decided otherwise. This person must be extraordinary.

"This one’s alchemy talent is unparalleled within our Xui Country. If he can break through the Fake Pill Realm in the future, there’s a ninety percent chance he’ll become a Tier Three Alchemist!"

"For White Cloud Immortal City’s future development, he could serve as your right-hand man, expanding our lineage!"

"I take him as a disciple with these considerations in mind!"

"You should interact with him more often!"

Master White Cloud advised earnestly.

"Master plans so thoroughly for me, how could I repay such kindness!" Xing Huai’an expressed his gratitude profusely.

"Silly child!" Master White Cloud looked affectionately at his little disciple.

Xing Huai’an, unlike other disciples, was a descendent of Master White Cloud’s deceased first disciple, Xing Wangping.

Xing Wangping, besides being Master White Cloud’s first disciple, was also the son of his biological elder sister, his own nephew.

Thus, the two shared a deep bond, akin to father and son.

Sadly, due to poor aptitude, Xing Wangping passed away over two hundred years ago.

Yet, Xing Huai’an not only had exceptional aptitude, but his appearance also bore an eighty percent resemblance to Xing Wangping.

So Master White Cloud channeled the emotions he had for his first disciple into his little disciple.

Today, their relationship was much like father and son.

No wonder, seeing that Master White Cloud knew his lifespan was nearing its end and his cultivation could no longer improve, he planned so much for Xing Huai’an.

...

After Zhou Xun returned, he stayed in the Golden Spring Cave Mansion, refusing visitors, wholeheartedly studying the refining method of the Crystal Condensing Pill.

He naturally didn’t want to miss the opportunity of Master White Cloud accepting disciples.

Time flew by, and seven days passed in an instant.

Soon it was the appointed day for alchemy.