Upon hearing this, Yun Yun took the list handed to her by Gu He. Her beautiful eyes scanned it briefly, and she let out a soft sigh. "Indeed, it is a top-tier sixth-tier pill, and the medicinal materials required for refining it are no ordinary treasures."
Hearing her words, Gu He chuckled silently to himself.
If the materials weren't so rare, he would have already attempted to refine the pill himself. There would have been no need to involve Yun Yun.
"Elder Gu He, I will gather these herbs as quickly as possible," Yun Yun said after carefully reviewing the list. Though the ingredients for refining the Emperor's Pill were exceedingly precious, the Misty Cloud Sect's vast resources made the task manageable.
"Good," Gu He nodded. "I hope the Sect Leader can expedite the process. In a month's time, I will be embarking on a long journey. I would appreciate it if these materials could be gathered within that time frame."
"Elder Gu He is going out again?" Yun Yun's delicate brows furrowed slightly in surprise.
'Lately, Elder Gu He seemed to have developed a fondness for traveling. Why was that?'
"Yes, I plan to venture into the Tagore Desert," Gu He replied honestly, without any attempt to conceal his intentions.
"The Tagore Desert?!" Yun Yun's expression shifted to one of astonishment. The Tagore Desert was the territory of the Snake People, and venturing into it recklessly was an extremely perilous endeavor.
Gu He nodded calmly. "I've received word that a Heavenly Flame is hidden within the Tagore Desert. As you know, Sect Leader, Heavenly Flames hold immense significance for alchemists. I must obtain it."
"A Heavenly Flame?!" Yun Yun's eyes widened in shock.
Even though she was not an alchemist, she understood the immense value of such a treasure. It was no wonder Elder Gu He was willing to risk entering the dangerous Tagore Desert.
However, a thought suddenly struck her, and her pretty face showed a hint of confusion. "Elder Gu He, don't you already possess a Heavenly Flame?"
She recalled that during the refinement of the Qi Gathering Powder, Gu He had revealed a Heavenly Flame.
Gu He was momentarily taken aback. He hadn't expected Yun Yun to bring this up. But since he had already spoken his mind, he decided to explain.
"To be honest, this Heavenly Flame isn't for me. It's for my disciple," he said, glancing at the Little Fairy Doctor standing beside him, a gentle smile on his face.
"What?!" Yun Yun was stunned, her expression frozen in disbelief.
"Elder Gu He, you're saying you're venturing into such danger... for your disciple?"
"Yes, this Heavenly Flame is for my disciple," Gu He confirmed without hesitation.
Though his words were hard to believe, he spoke them with complete sincerity.
After all, he was indeed planning to obtain the Green Lotus Core Flame for his disciple.
He even found himself fantasizing about the rewards he might receive in return for gifting such a treasure.
If giving a beast flame could yield a Heavenly Flame, what might giving a Heavenly Flame bring?
Gu He didn't dare to dwell on it too much, but he was certain the outcome would exceed his expectations.
With the system's return mechanism in place, he knew he wouldn't be at a loss.
"Elder Gu He, are you serious?" Yun Yun's eyes widened further as she stared at him in disbelief.
"Of course," Gu He replied with a calm smile. "The Sect Leader knows full well what a Heavenly Flame means to an alchemist. If my disciple possesses one, their future achievements will be extraordinary. As a teacher, there's nothing I desire more than to see my disciples surpass me. Since I've taken them under my wing, I naturally want them to excel. A Heavenly Flame is a small price to pay for their future success. Even if it costs me my life, I'm willing."
Yun Yun was left speechless.
Elder Gu He was willing to go to such lengths for his disciples? Even something as precious as a Heavenly Flame could be given away so selflessly?
She couldn't help but feel a pang of shame. As a teacher herself, she realized how far she fell short in comparison to Elder Gu He.
Nalan Yanran, who had been standing quietly to the side, was equally stunned by Gu He's heartfelt words.
Her gaze lingered on Gu He's handsome and elegant demeanor, and she couldn't help but feel a twinge of envy.
If only she had a teacher like Elder Gu He.
Her eyes drifted to the Little Fairy Doctor, and she couldn't help but feel a sense of longing.
To be able to study under Elder Gu He's guidance—gentle, considerate, and so devoted to his disciples—was truly a blessing.
Not to mention, he was incredibly handsome.
He was practically perfect.
But of all those present, the one most deeply moved was the Little Fairy Doctor standing behind Gu He.
When she heard that Gu He was risking his life to obtain a Heavenly Flame for his disciples, she was momentarily stunned.
His subsequent words only deepened her emotions.
She recalled the day she became his disciple—how he had selflessly imparted the knowledge and experience of a sixth-tier alchemist to her, even going so far as to expend his own cultivation to empower her.
Later, he had even gifted her something as rare as a flight technique without a second thought.
Since becoming his disciple, Gu He had never been stingy with her. On the contrary, his generosity was almost excessive.
What kind of teacher would go to such lengths?
As these memories flooded her mind, a mist formed in her crystal-clear eyes.
The next moment, she could no longer hold back her emotions and threw herself into Gu He's arms, sobbing, "Teacher, I don't want you to die!"
"Ah..." Gu He was momentarily startled by her sudden outburst, but then a warm smile spread across his face.
"Silly girl, why are you crying? I haven't even seen you grow up yet. How could I die so easily?"
Under his gentle reassurance, the Little Fairy Doctor gradually stopped crying, though her face was still streaked with tears.
"Alright, don't cry anymore. Do you want the Sect Leader and your senior sister Yanran to laugh at you?" Gu He teased, gently ruffling her slightly disheveled hair.
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