Upon hearing Gu He's words, Xiao Yi Xian instinctively looked up at Yun Yun and Nan Yanran, firming that they were indeed watg her. She couldn't help but excim in surprise before c her fad leaving.

  "This girl... The disciple misbehaved. I hope the Sect Master won't take offense," Gu He said apologetically to Yun Yun.

  "I must say, Elder Gu He, you truly are an exceptional teacher." the deep master-disciple bond before her, Yun Yun couldn't help but sigh.

  To give even the Heavenly Fme to a disciple, what else couldn't he give? Gu He's spirit was something she could learn from. However, thinking about the Heavenly Fme, Yun Yun's expression turned serious.

  She looked at Gu He and asked, "Elder Gu He, do you need our sect to apany you on your jouro the Tagre Desert?"

  The Tagre Great Desert was the territory of the serpent folk, and their queen had a fearsome reputation. Gu He entering the desert alone could be quite risky, something Yun Yun wao avoid.

  After all, he was aeemed Elder of ist Sect, and a sixth-grade alchemist at that. If he were to enter danger iagre Desert, it would be a signifit loss for the sect.

  Furthermore, regardless of his status, Yun Yun didn't want to see Gu He put himself in danger. Even leaving aside the previous enter with the Gathering Qi Pill, just with this time's Green Core Lotus Fme, Yun Yun already owed Gu He a favor.

  Especially now, knowing that Gu He was taking risks for his disciples, Yun Yu even more ined to help him. With a myriad of thoughts in her mind, Yun Yun's expression turned plex.

  On Gu He's side, he was slightly surprised by Yun Yun's question. He recalled that in the inal stu He had also invited Yun Yun to join him in obtaining the Heavenly Fme from the Tagre Desert.

  However, back then, Yun Yun had only helped him relutly, out of obligation rather than sient. But now, Yun Yun was voluntarily to help him.

  paring her current attitude to her past one, Gu He sensed a signifit ge in Yun Yun's attitude towards him. Being able to make such a request on her own initiative indicates that Yun Yun has developed a slight fondness for him.

  Thinking this, Gu He couldn't help but reveal a hint of a smile at the er of his mouth. However, Gu He khat this was only the beginning.

  If he wao truly win over Yun Yun, he would o use more persuasive methods. The revolution is not yet successful; rades still o work hard!

  Gu He hesitated for a moment, his words revealing a touch of . "The Tagre Great Desert is treacherous, and with the Queen Medusa guarding it, I really don't want the Sect Master to endanger herself for personal desires."

  Hearing Gu He's words, a subtle movement stirred within Yun Yun. Her eyes unsciously swept u He's handsome face. Elder Gu He, are you worried about my safety?

  "It's alright. While Yun La might not be able to defeat Queen Medusa, with the agility of wind attributes, it won't be so simple for her to catch me," Yun Yun suppressed the buddiion in her heart and replied with a smile.

  "In that case, I appreciate the Sect Master's pany." A hint of helplessness appeared on Gu He's face, followed by a solemn tone.

  "However, if danger arises, I hope the Sect Master will prioritize the bigger picture and ensure her own safety."

  "After all, Yun La do without me, Gu He, but it ot do without its Sect Master!"

  Hearing this, Yun Yun nodded gently and said, "I will do my best to ensure Elder Gu He's safety."

  "Thank you in advance, Sect Master," Gu He said with a warm smile.

  "In fact, the reason I came to find Elder Gu He this time is for another matter. I would like to hear Elder Gu He's opinion on it," Yun Yuated for a moment before slowly speaking.

  "If the Sect Master has something to say, please don't hesitate. I am all ears," Gu He replied calmly. "In three months' time, Yun La's annual Inner Sect Grand petition will take pce."

  As Yun Yuioned, she looked at Gu He with her beautiful eyes. "For this uping Inner Sect Grand petition, I would like Elder Gu He to preside over it. I wonder if Elder Gu He is willing?"

  The Inner Sect Grand petition? Upon hearing this, Gu He was slightly taken aback. In Yun La, an Inner Sect Grand petition was held every year.

  The top three partits would receive det rewards. Moreover, some elders would be present to observe a talented disciples to take uheir wing.

  However, Gu He was a bit puzzled. He looked at Yun Yun and asked, "Wasn't it the Sect Master who personally presided over it in the past? Why this ge..."

  A bitter smile appeared at the er of Yun Yun's mouth, aone carried a touch of helplessness. "Elder Gu He might not be aware, but in the past, during eaner Sect Grand petition, many elders took advantage of the opportunity to introduce their own disciples to the sect, hoping to have them accepted."

  "However..."

  At this point, Yun Yun's gaze turo Nan Yanran by her side, and she expressed a sense of te. "With Yanran by my side, I no longer have the iion to accept new disciples."

  "But these elders were ohe seniors of our sect, and many of them even watched over me as I grew up."

  "There are some matters that are hard for me to address..."

  "So, for this Inner Sect Grand petition, I have no iion of making an appeara all."

  With these words, Yun Yun looked at Gu He, her tone carrying a hint of request. "I hope Elder Gu He uand the difficulties I face."

  Upon hearing this, Gu He already uood Yun Yun's iion. She was using him as a shield. Gu He couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

  Yun Yun was still too softhearted. This kind of matter, if avoided once, could be avoided forever. If you don't want disciples, why not just be straightforward? those old fellows really force you?

  With Yun Yun's current strength, she no longer o sider the opinions of those old fellows. Gu He had ied with several elders of the ist Sect as well.

  Those old folks liked to act all senior and authoritative. They often relied on their previous association with the former Sect Master Yun Shan and their seniority to impose their will.

  Back when Gu He had just entered ist Sect, he had experieheir methods firsthand. However, after Gu He advao the rank of a Sixth Grade Alchemist, no one dared to act presumptuously in front of him.

  After all, a Sixth Grade Alchemist's status surpassed that of even Dou Emperor-level experts. Su esteemed position couldn't be criticized by just anyone.

  Additionally, as a Sixth Grade Alchemist, Gu He held a certain level and didn't tolerate the elders' desding behaviour.

  This left those old men with no way to deal with him. Fag Yun Yun's request at the moment,

  Gu He's mind raced with various thoughts, pting what bes he could gain if he agreed to oversee the Inner Sect disciple petition.

  After a moment, Gu He had made up his mind. He smiled and Yun Yun. "Since you're fag difficulties, I am naturally willing to help you."

  Gu He had his pn in mind. During the Inner Sect disciple petition, each disciple would dispy their strength.

  Perhaps he could identify some exceptionally talented disciples. If they could achieve a rating of eight points acc to the system's evaluation, Gu He wouldn't mind taking them as his disciples.