I Have Medicine

Chapter 587 - (Meeting the Master) Grand-disciple?

They arrived with great fanfare, and they left with great fanfare.

Having received the orders of the Blood Transformation Palace Master, Gongyi Tianheng and Gu Zuo quickly bid farewell to the people of Eight Desolations City and, leading their numerous subordinates, hurried all the way to the Ten Ultimates Sect.

The journey was peaceful, and as the two returned, their minds, apart from a slight longing for their parents and master, were solely focused on how to inform them about Little Changsheng.

Fortunately, the two had already agreed on a plan, and while still a bit nervous, they weren’t overly concerned.

In a few days, they reached Ten Ultimates City, and in less than an hour, they arrived at the Ten Ultimates Sect.

Their first order of business, naturally, was to settle their numerous subordinates in the estate. Afterwards, the two went together to the Blood Transformation Palace to seek their master.

The Blood Transformation Palace Master had countless battle slaves under him, and having already learned of his disciples’ return, he was waiting in the palace.

Gongyi Tianheng and Gu Zuo entered to pay their respects, and the Blood Transformation Palace Master, with a joyful expression, helped the two of them, who were about to perform a grand salute, to their feet.

With a benevolent gaze, he smiled and said, “Very good, very good. Tianheng and Ah Zuo’s actions on this trip were truly outstanding, you’ve really opened my eyes.”

Gongyi Tianheng and Gu Zuo also replied:

“We dare not accept Master’s praise.”

“Palace Master, you flatter us.”

Afterward, the Blood Transformation Palace Master inquired about their various affairs in Eight Desolations City to understand the details. As he listened, he naturally praised them, especially commending Gongyi Tianheng’s leadership and the numerous medicines Gu Zuo had refined.

Facing such lavish praise, Gongyi Tianheng’s expression remained composed, while Gu Zuo, with his thinner skin, had already blushed several times and started to feel a little awkward.

However, because the two hadn’t obtained anything exceptionally good on this trip, they didn’t offer overly precious gifts to their master. They merely presented some flawless pills that Gu Zuo had refined in his leisure time, suitable for Royal Realm cultivators. These were for the Blood Transformation Palace Master to consume, helping to purify the internal qi within his body, making it easier for him to break through to the Cosmic Realm later.

The Blood Transformation Palace Master was straightforward. He no longer stood on ceremony with Gu Zuo regarding this matter. Since it was the filial piety of his disciple and his partner, he simply accepted it, only promising that in the future, if there were things suitable for the two of them, he, as their master, would keep them aside.

Gu Zuo and Gongyi Tianheng were naturally very happy to see the Blood Transformation Palace Master so frank.

The Blood Transformation Palace Master could be considered one of their closest relatives; the closer they were, the more at ease they felt.

Subsequently, Gu Zuo and Gongyi Tianheng exchanged glances.

The Blood Transformation Palace Master understood the two very well and, seeing this, paused slightly: “Do you two have something you’re uncomfortable telling your master?”

Gu Zuo smiled bitterly to himself.

Isn’t it just that he doesn’t know how to say it!

He had thought about it quite well before returning, but when it came to actually bringing it up, it was still quite… awkward.

Accidentally, having an extra child or something…

Gongyi Tianheng, in this regard, was always much calmer than Gu Zuo. As he exchanged glances with Gu Zuo, he quickly conveyed a few words through the Guardian Contract.

[It’s time to tell Master.]

[How do we explain the Medicine Celestial Grand Hall…]

[Just say it’s a treasure obtained through a fortuitous encounter that allows people to hide inside.]

That’s right, after Gu Zuo refined it, the Medicine Celestial Grand Hall had evolved again. Although it still couldn’t compare to its peak period, it could now accommodate people approved by Gu Zuo.

Even though Little Changsheng was born inside the hall from the very beginning and shouldn’t have been limited by the hall’s original level, now was the perfect time to bring it up as a good excuse.

Gu Zuo steadied himself, his arms slightly bent, forming a “cradling” posture.

Then, with a thought, a chubby infant, clad only in a bellyband, appeared in the crook of his arms.

The infant seemed not to understand why the environment had suddenly changed. His small head looked around, and then he saw the long-haired, demonic-looking man in blood-red robes. He suddenly clapped his hands at him and giggled.

In an instant, the Blood Transformation Palace Master was stunned: “This, this is?” He thought for a moment and guessed, “Could it be a disciple Tianheng and Ah Zuo have taken?”

At these words, Gu Zuo and Gongyi Tianheng paused.

It had to be said… actually, compared to the truth, the Blood Transformation Palace Master’s guess was more reasonable.

However, things in the world are just so… unreasonable.

Gu Zuo said awkwardly, “This is my and Big Brother’s biological child, named ‘Shi Changsheng’… He was conceived from a stone egg, nourished by my and Big Brother’s vital blood, and nurtured by the yin and yang energies.”

One sentence, very aptly summarized.

But when the Blood Transformation Palace Master heard it, a tempest rose in his heart.

His expression was rarely seen, filled with shock: “Ah Zuo and Tianheng’s… biological child?!”

Gongyi Tianheng nodded slightly: “Indeed, Changsheng is the son of this disciple and Ah Zuo.”

Gu Zuo also nodded again, confirming it for the Blood Transformation Palace Master.

The Blood Transformation Palace Master took a deep breath.

Earlier, he was stunned and hadn’t thought about it in detail, but now, carefully re-examining what Gu Zuo had just said, breaking down each word to understand it, he truly grasped its meaning.

It was… bizarre.

Of course, no matter how incredible it seemed, it wasn’t illogical. It was just that this matter happened too quickly, and even though the Blood Transformation Palace Master was usually calm, he found it truly unbelievable.

Afterward, Gu Zuo meticulously recounted the entire story to the Blood Transformation Palace Master, from the discovery of the stone egg underground to the various events in between that could be spoken of. However, the spontaneous night they shared was only vaguely mentioned, not explicitly stated. He then fully explained how the stone egg hatched, how Changsheng emerged, and how Changsheng’s aptitudes were extraordinary.

After listening, the Blood Transformation Palace Master carefully examined the infant in Gu Zuo’s arms and realized that Little Changsheng was indeed as Gu Zuo had said: already close to the Immortal Realm. The strength of his bones and meridians within, and the purity of his aura, were truly rare in the world. His foundational reserves surpassed ordinary people, and his innate talent was as if divinely bestowed.

By this point, the Blood Transformation Palace Master had also accepted that this infant was the biological child of his young disciple and his beloved partner. He couldn’t help but think: He truly lives up to being their child. I only hope that in the future, this child’s character will be resilient and stable, not betraying the deep expectations of his parents in giving him his name.

As for Little Changsheng not taking Gongyi Tianheng’s or Gu Zuo’s surname, the Blood Transformation Palace Master didn’t find anything improper. Firstly, this child was conceived from stone, which could repay the previous favor and leave no worries in his heart. Secondly, if a child of male partners took one partner’s surname, in the eyes of others, the other partner would be seen as having married into the family, becoming a “male wife.” In the Blood Transformation Palace Master’s view, his disciple and his beloved were truly equal in their partnership. If they had twins, it would be fine for each to take a different surname, but if there was only one… then establishing its own lineage was also good.

After clarifying Little Changsheng’s origin, the Blood Transformation Palace Master looked at this stone-born child with affection.

Gu Zuo saw this, and after exchanging a glance with his big brother, he mischievously passed Little Changsheng over—directly into the Blood Transformation Palace Master’s hands.

The Blood Transformation Palace Master instantly froze.

He had lived for so many years and had never held such a tiny child before! Moreover, this infant was his disciple’s biological child, making him his grand-disciple!

Therefore, it was perfectly natural that his arms didn’t dare to move for a long time.

Gu Zuo, on the other hand, had acted so suddenly because he found it amusing. Now, seeing the Blood Transformation Palace Master, though extremely nervous, still holding Little Changsheng securely, he couldn’t help but stop, with no intention of coming to the Blood Transformation Palace Master’s rescue.

The Blood Transformation Palace Master held the child for a while longer before finally, carefully, changing his posture and returning Little Changsheng to Gu Zuo’s arms. At the same time, he said, “Changsheng has just been born. It’s my first time seeing him, so I should give him a welcoming gift… Please don’t despise it.”

Gu Zuo took Little Changsheng, and immediately saw a tuber-like object suddenly appear in the Blood Transformation Palace Master’s hand. This item seemed neither entirely gold nor wood, possessed a luster, and contained profound mysteries within. For a moment, he couldn’t even recognize what it was.

However, the Blood Transformation Palace Master had already declared, “This is a Bamboo Marrow Shoot, tens of thousands of years old, which I acquired through a fortunate encounter back then. Now, I shall gift it to Changsheng… It is pure and unblemished, and I believe with Ah Zuo’s skilled hands, it can also be prepared for Changsheng to consume.”

Moreover, with this item, a drop of bamboo marrow could be condensed every so often. Currently, the energy within the shoot was extremely vibrant; even in this short span, its lingering fragrance had already made people feel restless.

Gu Zuo was also surprised to hear this.

As expected of the Blood Transformation Palace Master, his personal reserves hold such a treasure!

The Bamboo Marrow Shoot wasn’t a spiritual medicine but a rare treasure of heaven and earth, far more precious than ordinary spiritual medicines. Especially this undamaged Bamboo Marrow Shoot, encased in its shell, could truly continuously accumulate bamboo marrow. If utilized well, it could indeed serve as a long-term food source for Little Changsheng.

Gu Zuo hastily said, “This junior will thank the Palace Master for your generous gift on behalf of Little Changsheng.”

Upon hearing this, Gongyi Tianheng reached out, took the Bamboo Marrow Shoot, and handed it to Gu Zuo to put away. “With Master’s gift, Changsheng is also very happy.”

The Blood Transformation Palace Master heard this and couldn’t help but look at Little Changsheng again. He indeed saw him still smiling happily, and his heart softened further. To him, when he took in many disciples, they were all of sensible ages. He had never seen such a fair and soft infant, especially since he was the son of a disciple he valued, which made him love the child even more.

After doting for a moment, Gu Zuo brought Little Changsheng into the Medicine Celestial Grand Hall, mentally placing him on the stone bed. Little Changsheng was quite tired from his brief outing. Now, after rolling around on the bed, he fell back into a deep sleep.

Next, the Blood Transformation Palace Master learned that the two intended to inform their respective family and friends about Little Changsheng’s origins and did not detain them further. He only instructed them to return to him after they had spoken with everyone, as he had something to discuss.

Though the two didn’t know what the Blood Transformation Palace Master wished to discuss, they were grateful for his willingness to let them leave and expressed their thanks.

Then, the two bid farewell and departed. This time, the first people they went to see were Gu Zuo’s parents. This was because Gu Qi and Zhao Ji already knew about their relationship, making acceptance naturally easier.

Not long after, the two arrived at Fengzong Academy and sought them out at the students’ living quarters. Fortunately, Gu Qi and Zhao Ji were indeed there this time.