As the orb of inheritance drilled into Gu He's mind, a massive surge of information suddenly exploded within him. Before he could even react, countless torrents of knowledge surged through his consciousness.
"What...?" Caught off guard, Gu He let out an involuntary scream.
Mysterious and profound information flooded his mind, making him feel as though his soul had been thrown into a meat grinder, being torn apart mercilessly.
At this moment, he truly understood the pain the Little Fairy Doctor had endured earlier.
No, compared to her, the agony he was experiencing now was even more intense. After all, this was the inheritance of a ninth-tier alchemist.
Gritting his teeth, Gu He forced himself to endure the soul-rending pain. He steadied his mind and focused on absorbing the overwhelming influx of information.
As the orb's knowledge poured into him, the torment in his soul grew increasingly unbearable. His face, once handsome and composed, now twisted into a grimace of agony.
Gu He felt his consciousness wavering, on the verge of slipping into darkness.
Just as he was about to collapse, a sudden burst of multicolored light erupted from his chest—no, more precisely, from his heart.
If Gu He had been fully conscious, he would have seen a heart adorned with mysterious runes, radiating a dazzling array of colors.
The radiant light enveloped his entire body, obscuring him from view and leaving only a glowing sphere sitting on the bed.
As the colorful light seeped into the depths of his soul, Gu He felt a soothing coolness spread through him, gradually restoring his clarity of mind.
Sensing the change, Gu He's eyes widened in surprise. He directed his consciousness inward and discovered the source of the light—his heart, now glowing with a mystical brilliance.
"Is this...The Seven Orifice Exquisite Heart at work?"
Gu He instantly understood. He hadn't expected the Seven Orifice Exquisite Heart to have such an effect.
Overjoyed, he quickly gathered his focus and began to absorb the vast information in his mind. With the heart's assistance, the pain vanished, and he smoothly assimilated the entire inheritance.
As the colorful light continued to shine in the room, time passed unnoticed. The sky outside darkened, and evening soon arrived.
Finally, the radiant light around Gu He faded. At the same time, he slowly opened his eyes, brimming with exhilaration.
"Success! I succeeded!" Gu He sprang to his feet, his handsome face alight with uncontrollable excitement.
He had fully absorbed the inheritance. Closing his eyes, the vast knowledge of the ninth-tier alchemist flashed through his mind, as if permanently etched into his memory.
Now, his mind was filled with a lifetime of insights into alchemy from a ninth-tier alchemist.
Excitement gleamed in his eyes, and he yearned to take out a cauldron and start refining medicine immediately. However, a sliver of reason held him back.
"Alchemy requires a calm mind, and my current state is far from suitable."
Moving to the table, he poured himself a cup of fragrant tea. As the warm liquid soothed his stomach, Gu He gradually calmed down.
Once composed, he noticed several changes within himself. First, after absorbing the immense knowledge from the inheritance, his soul power had significantly increased. This realization made him pause, then smile wryly.
"It seems the pain I endured was worth it. As the old saying goes, no pain, no gain." Carefully sensing his soul power, Gu He was startled to find that it had reached the level required of a seventh-tier alchemist.
To become a seventh-tier alchemist, one must not only master alchemy but also possess the corresponding soul power.
With the inheritance of a ninth-tier alchemist now within him, Gu He had met both criteria. In other words, he now had the foundation to advance to the seventh rank.
Moreover, with the numerous alchemy secrets now ingrained in his mind, Gu He felt confident in his ability to achieve this breakthrough.
Additionally, he noticed that the bottleneck in his cultivation had loosened slightly. If this continued, he might soon break through to the Dou Emperor realm without relying on external aids.
"This inheritance has brought me so many unexpected benefits," Gu He mused, a satisfied smile spreading across his face.
He took a sip of tea, his heart filled with anticipation for the days to come.
…
The next day, the sun was already high in the sky, yet Gu He remained deep in slumber. Perhaps the strain of assimilating the vast amount of information the previous day had left him unusually fatigued.
For someone who typically rose early, oversleeping was a rare occurrence.
"Master... master..."
The soft, sweet voice of the Little Fairy Doctor echoed outside his door, rousing Gu He from his sleep. Glancing at the sky, he realized he had overslept.
Hearing her voice, Gu He chuckled wryly. 'It seems this is a side effect of yesterday's ordeal. Still, sleeping in feels quite nice.'
"Master! Master!" When no response came from within, the Little Fairy Doctor called out again, her voice tinged with concern.
"I am Coming," Gu He replied. He quickly dressed, then walked over and opened the door.
"Master, you overslept, didn't you?" The Little Fairy Doctor peeked into the room, her small face filled with suspicion.
Gu He felt a pang of embarrassment. In all his time in this world, this was the first time he had slept late—and of course, his disciple had to catch him.
"Ahem, well..." Just as Gu He was about to come up with an excuse, the Little Fairy Doctor's expression suddenly changed. Her face filled with guilt as she blamed herself.
"Master, it must be because of yesterday... You overexerted yourself because of me, didn't you? This is all my fault..."
Gu He was momentarily stunned. This girl really had an overactive imagination.
"It's nothing," he reassured her, patting her head gently. "I simply needed some extra rest. It has nothing to do with you."
"Really?" The Little Fairy Doctor blinked, her eyes filled with doubt.
"Would your master lie to you? In fact, today I'll give you a second gift." Gu He smiled warmly and gestured for her to come closer. "Sit down here."
"Okay," the Little Fairy Doctor nodded obediently, sitting down in front of him.
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