"Yes."

Guo Xiancheng solemnly agreed.

"Grandfather, I need to bathe first."

At this, Guo Fu finally noticed her discomfort and hurried off.

"Grandmaster Chen, please, I will immediately order the servants to prepare the meal!"

Chen Zheng nodded and stepped into the house.

Not long after Guo Xiancheng left, he returned, holding a shimmering bank card.

He smiled at Chen Zheng and said, "Grandmaster Chen, this is the remuneration we agreed upon. The password is on the back of the card. Please accept it."

Chen Zheng handed the prescription to Guo Xiancheng, casually took the bank card, and placed it into his system space.

Shortly after, Guo Fu returned from her bath, appearing elegantly before them.

[Ding! Congratulations on completing the mission. Reward granted: Nine Yang Divine Technique.]

Following that, a tremendous power surged into Chen Zheng's mind, and his True Qi began to circulate endlessly along the paths outlined by the Cultivation Technique.

However, this posed no difficulty for Chen Zheng, as he didn't need to undergo a difficult conversion process like Guo Fu.

Under the system's miraculous guidance, Chen Zheng's cultivation was as smooth as a boat sailing downstream; everything became effortless.

Time flew. In just a short hour, he had enjoyed a delicious meal in the company of Guo Xiancheng and Guo Fu and was ready to head home.

However, just as he was about to leave, Guo Xiancheng suddenly called out to him.

"Grandmaster Chen, please wait!"

He asked in confusion, "Is there anything else?"

With utmost humility, Guo Xiancheng said, "Grandmaster Chen, I have a presumptuous request, and I implore you to grant it."

Chen Zheng frowned. "What is it?"

Guo Xiancheng spoke eagerly, "Respected Grandmaster Chen, Guo Fu is immensely grateful to you for teaching her your profound Cultivation Technique, allowing her to be reborn. This debt of gratitude is as vast as a flowing river, impossible to express in words. Therefore, I earnestly request that you take her as your disciple so she may thrive under your protection. Would you be willing?"

"Take her as a disciple?"

Chen Zheng was stunned. The sudden proposal left him perplexed.

After all, their interaction had been a fair trade.

Yet, Guo Fu showed no surprise, though a faint blush appeared on her cheeks. After all, Chen Zheng was about her age, which made the idea of becoming his disciple a little awkward.

"Exactly!" Guo Xiancheng said earnestly. "With your vast powers, Grandmaster Chen, it would be her honor to become your disciple. Moreover, since she has already learned your unparalleled martial arts, it is only right for her to take you as her master!"

"This…"

Chen Zheng fell into thought. The issue was indeed a bit tricky.

[Ding! Congratulations to the host for successfully triggering a choice mission!]

[Option One: Agree to Guo Xiancheng's request. Reward: 3 billion in cash.]

[Option Two: Decline Guo Xiancheng's request. Reward: 300 million in cash.]

Chen Zheng was astounded. He never imagined such a scenario could trigger an option.

A mountain of gold, piled high with glittering coins, amounting to three billion. Adding the one billion from earlier, that was four billion in total. He wasn't just treating Guo Fu; he was practically picking up free money.

He didn't overthink it and said directly to the system, "I choose one!"

An image flashed in his mind: he and his beautiful disciple together, their relationship evolving from master and apprentice to lovers.

He couldn't help but cough twice to compose himself.

Finally, he accepted the choice and said, "Very well. I will take you as my disciple."

"I was not born in the flourishing Imperial Capital, but in a small town in Yun City…" Chen Zheng's voice echoed in the air.

Guo Fu's eyes were firm with determination. "No matter where Master goes, I am willing to follow."

"So be it then," Chen Zheng said with a smiling nod.

Guo Fu immediately knelt before him. Guo Xiancheng handed her a steaming cup of tea.

"Master, please drink this tea," Guo Fu said respectfully.

Chen Zheng took the cup and drained it in one gulp. The ceremony of accepting a disciple required no great fanfare, only the bow and the offering of tea. From that day on, Guo Fu was Chen Zheng's disciple.

[Ding! Congratulations on successfully completing the mission. Reward granted: 3 billion in cash.]

"Alright, I should be heading back now," Chen Zheng said softly, turning to leave.

"Master, allow me to see you off!" Guo Fu followed closely, like a shadow.

Chen Zheng didn't refuse; the company of his beautiful new disciple was a pleasant bonus.

Soon, Guo Fu had escorted Chen Zheng to the villa. By now, night had fallen.

"You can go back. I'll let you know before I head back to Yun City," he said.

"As you command, Master!" Guo Fu replied respectfully before driving away.

Chen Zheng turned and walked into the villa.

"Oh, my! I leave for just one day and you've already found yourself a beautiful young lady? So busy that you couldn't even eat the breakfast I so carefully prepared for you?" Suddenly, Wei Zixuan's voice rang out, crisp and pleasant like birdsong at dawn.

Chen Zheng turned to see Wei Zixuan standing radiantly in the living room, a smile playing on her lips. His face flushed with embarrassment, but he said firmly, "Zi Xuan, let me explain!"

"No need." Wei Zixuan pursed her lips. "To explain is to cover up, to cover up is to admit the truth, and the truth is often the beginning of a crime."

Chen Zheng's mouth twitched, and he fell silent.

"A disciple?" Wei Zixuan's eyes flashed with confusion as she looked at him. After a clever explanation, she finally learned the truth about Guo Fu's identity.

"Yes," Chen Zheng nodded, feeling a touch of helplessness. If not for the system's sudden choice, he might not have embarked on this path of taking on a disciple.

"Forget it. I can't be bothered with you!" Wei Zixuan rolled her eyes, dropping the subject. "Chen Zheng, I might need to stay in the Imperial Capital a bit longer. If nothing comes up, I'll be helping out at my second uncle's place. Yan Shuiyu's business is booming, and the Xiao Family's chain stores are packed with customers!"

"Of course," Chen Zheng said quietly. "Focus on your work. When you start to miss home, we'll head back to Yun City."

"Just don't you go chasing after other girls!" Wei Zixuan's gaze was full of warning.

Chen Zheng just shrugged lightly and pulled her into a tight embrace.

Amid a cry of surprise, their passionate encounter began.

「The next morning.」

When Chen Zheng woke, he found that Wei Zixuan had already left. A steaming breakfast was laid out on the table. Clearly, she had slipped away quietly after preparing the meal.

Chen Zheng didn't stand on ceremony and sat down to eat. Just then, his phone vibrated. He picked it up and saw it was a call from Guo Fu. Without hesitation, he answered.

"Master!" Guo Fu's crisp voice came through the phone.

"Hmm, what's up?" Chen Zheng asked, his words slightly muffled by the piece of bread he was chewing.

"Master, today is the Dragon's Dive Pavilion's monthly grand event. Would you like to go and have a look?" she asked respectfully.

"Dragon's Dive Pavilion?" Chen Zheng was puzzled. "What kind of place only opens once a month? Sounds mysterious."

"You don't know, Master?" Guo Fu asked in surprise, but she quickly composed herself. "The Dragon's Dive Pavilion is a state-backed institution. It opens only once a month and offers rare treasures that cultivators need!"

As Guo Fu explained, Chen Zheng finally gained a general understanding. The Dragon's Dive Pavilion was a mysterious and bustling state organization that dealt in all sorts of rare items. Here, you could get anything you wanted, as long as you had enough money. However, this secret institution was hidden from the eyes of the common world; only those who practiced ancient martial arts could find their way in.

"Then let's go check it out!" Chen Zheng was filled with curiosity and anticipation.

"Excellent! I'll come pick you up right away, Master!" Guo Fu's voice was filled with excitement and joy.

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