**Chapter 34 - Accepting as a Disciple**
"Yes, teacher!"
Although full of questions, Bibi Dong didn't ask anything while under the effect of the Mantra. She obediently began to meditate on the spot.
Soon, she entered a cultivation state.
She entered the cultivation state much faster than usual.
Qian Xunji clearly noticed this and nodded to himself in approval, closely observing Bibi Dong's training.
With his current cultivation level, Qian Xunji could judge her cultivation state by the flow of energy around Bibi Dong's body.
He was very pleased with the result. Bibi Dong's cultivation speed had increased by about fifty percent under the effect of Gu Ziyi's Mantra.
This way, she would have more time each day to study other fields!
A few minutes later, Qian Xunji felt the effects of the Heart Purifying Curse Talisman fade from his body.
Qian Xunji wasn't disappointed. It was remarkable that Gu Ziyi's first soul ability could affect him for even a few minutes.
After personally experiencing Gu Ziyi's first soul ability, he was extremely satisfied.
Because he discovered that Gu Ziyi's first soul ability, in addition to aiding in the cultivation of Soul Power, was also highly useful in other situations.
This was an unexpected surprise.
Originally, when he brought Gu Ziyi back, his plan was to have him use his soul ability to assist Bibi Dong at fixed times every day to help her practice faster.
But now he had other ideas in mind.
Besides helping cultivate Soul Power, Gu Ziyi's soul ability could also provide powerful assistance in Bibi Dong's learning.
Whether used for learning Martial Soul knowledge, combat skills, or other areas of interest, the ability had miraculous effects.
In that case, he would have to make proper preparations for Gu Ziyi.
Qian Xunji felt a bit regretful. It would have been great if Gu Ziyi's talent was outstanding, so he could take the opportunity to accept him as his disciple.
This way, Gu Ziyi could train and study with Bibi Dong, and also use his soul ability to help her at any time of day.
But that didn't seem possible...
Suddenly, Qian Xunji changed his mind.
It seemed there was some benefit in accepting Gu Ziyi as a disciple.
In this way, it would showcase the fairness and impartiality of the Martial Soul Hall. Not only people with exceptional talent could become the Pope's disciple, but also those with mediocre talents.
Either way, he wouldn't lose anything by accepting Gu Ziyi as a disciple.
And he also respected wisdom. In Gu Ziyi, he saw the potential to become a wise man in the future.
"Gu Ziyi, are you willing to become my disciple?"
After weighing the thought in his mind, Qian Xunji looked at Gu Ziyi and spoke.
"What?"
Gu Ziyi was truly shocked upon hearing Qian Xunji's words.
He never expected Qian Xunji to ask him to become his disciple at this moment.
When he was preparing to join the Martial Soul Hall, he was thinking of gaining more benefits from Bibi Dong, but no matter how great those benefits were, they couldn't compare to becoming the direct disciple of Qian Xunji!
Although Qian Xunji's portrayal in the original work wasn't good, or rather, he didn't have much of a portrayal at all.
After all, he secretly had a disciple in his chambers, which would be a euphemism for calling him a scoundrel.
But that's all for the future, and it's uncertain whether it would happen again.
As long as Bibi Dong didn't flee, it would be impossible for Qian Xunji to commit such despicable acts under normal circumstances.
And with his interference, even if Bibi Dong's love affair couldn't be stopped, at least disrupting her relationship with Yu Xiaogang would be a good outcome.
As for Qian Xunji's pursuit of Ah Yin, that wasn't such a big deal.
There's a difference between humans and beasts. From Qian Xunji's point of view, knowing that a Soul Beast had transformed into a human and not eradicating it was a big deal.
As for what Ah Yin said, once you reach maturity at Level 60, you become a real human.
Who dares to take that seriously?
"Disciple Gu Ziyi greets the teacher!"
After recovering from the shock, Gu Ziyi immediately addressed Qian Xunji as "teacher" with an expression of enthusiasm and surprise.
No matter what Qian Xunji had in mind, he first needed to accept this new identity.
"Haha, good!"
"From today onward, you are also my disciple!"
Qian Xunji was very pleased with Gu Ziyi's reaction.
"Yes, teacher!"
Gu Ziyi said excitedly.
He was genuinely excited now. No matter the reason Qian Xunji had for accepting him, this identity was real.
"Teacher, why did you accept him as your disciple?"
"What qualifications does someone with such little talent have to become your disciple?"
At that moment, Bibi Dong, who had been practicing, stood up and directly asked Qian Xunji with a hint of dissatisfaction in her tone.
At the same time, she looked at Gu Ziyi angrily. 'This person is so annoying. He actually tried to steal my teacher.'
"Dong'er, don't be rude!"
"If Gu Ziyi has gained the favor of your teacher, then naturally he is worthy of the teacher's favor."
Qian Xunji lightly scolded Bibi Dong, though his tone wasn't harsh. It was more like he was explaining to her.
"...Yes, teacher!"
Although Bibi Dong was still very reluctant, she nodded.
Seeing her expression, Qian Xunji smiled gently and continued: "Gu Ziyi started relatively late, so as the elder sister, you must act like one and guide him!"
"…"
Upon hearing Qian Xunji's words, Gu Ziyi, who was watching the scene, suddenly felt a little embarrassed.
That seemed to be true!
Bibi Dong was four years younger than him. Would he really have to address her as "elder sister"?
"Well... hello, little elder sister (Xiao Shijie)!"
After a moment of hesitation, Gu Ziyi quickly changed how he addressed Bibi Dong, adding "little" in front for now.
"Elder sister is just elder sister. You're not allowed to call me 'little elder sister' just because I'm younger!"
Bibi Dong was clearly unhappy when she heard him. She pouted and scolded Gu Ziyi, raising her head afterward.
"Yes, elder sister!"
Seeing no other choice, Gu Ziyi smiled bitterly and changed how he addressed her.
"That's more like it!"
Bibi Dong snorted in satisfaction, extremely arrogant.
Gu Ziyi never expected that Bibi Dong's character would be like this when she was young.
Wasn't she supposed to be very kind in her youth?
"Hahaha, alright!"
Qian Xunji laughed as he watched their interaction and said to Gu Ziyi: "Gu Ziyi... from now on, I'll call you Xiaoyi (Xiao Yi)! Starting tomorrow, you will practice and study with your elder sister. I hope you study diligently and don't disappoint me!"
Gu Ziyi responded, "Yes, teacher!"
Qian Xunji nodded in satisfaction, then called a deacon to take Gu Ziyi to his quarters to settle in.
"Teacher, his talent is so poor, why did you also accept him as your disciple?"
After Gu Ziyi left, Bibi Dong couldn't help but repeat her previous question to Qian Xunji.
"My good disciple, the teacher is doing all of this for you!"
Qian Xunji immediately laughed when he heard her question.
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(End of chapter)
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N/E: For those who don't have an idea: Xiao means little in Chinese; Shijie means older sister (Shi separately can also be master); Xiaoyi is an affectionate nickname, he took the end of Gu Zi'yi's name plus Xiao and put it together.