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After Tao'er finished speaking, she secretly glanced at Elder Li, wondering if he wanted more thousand-year-old ginseng or Tianshan snow lotus.

However, Tian Shan snow lotus is extremely difficult to preserve. If it is not fresh, it will lose its medicinal properties and its value will not be as high.

However, if the antidote is prepared in advance, it's a different story; it can be stored for a long time.

Thousand-year-old ginseng is not afraid of storage; it can not only be dried but also soaked in alcohol, and its medicinal properties will not decrease but increase.

Tao'er thought that Old Man Li was probably thinking the same thing.

Regardless of what the old man was thinking, she couldn't possibly say that it was grown in her own space.

"Miss Tao, I apologize for being presumptuous. I will not ask about it anymore. I was just really curious. Please don't take it to heart."

I think you have a great interest in medicinal herbs and the art of medicine, and you have a very high talent for it.

"I've never taken on any apprentices in my life. I wonder if you'd be interested in becoming my disciple?"

Since that brat Xiao Yi has taken a liking to this girl and calls me "father," I can't possibly take all my medical skills to my grave.

This girl is quite promising; we should take her as our apprentice so she can protect that brat in the future.

Tao'er looked up abruptly. "Uncle Li, what did you just say?"

Elder Li repeated himself, "Miss Tao'er, I was just asking if you would be willing to become my disciple?"

After he finished speaking, he patted the dust off his clothes, and there was something indescribable in his eyes.

This girl, Tao'er, is no ordinary person.

Despite his young age, he remains calm in the face of adversity, speaks succinctly, and possesses medical skills that he keeps very secret.

What is her background?

Elder Li thought for a moment and realized that as long as she didn't have any ill intentions towards the Pavilion Master, that would be fine.

Having lived to this age, he still has a good eye for people.

Although this girl is hiding a secret, she is kind-hearted and loyal.

She was willing to take out such precious medicinal herbs to save Xiao Yi, and she was also willing to flee alone with the young master of the Xiao family. This kind of affection cannot be faked.

With that thought, Elder Li felt relieved.

So he made a decision: to take the little girl as his apprentice.

Tao'er heard clearly this time: Old Man Li actually wanted to take her as his apprentice?

Isn't it said that most ancient physicians didn't pass on their skills to women?

Besides, Old Man Li is a legendary doctor, so why would he be willing to take her as his apprentice?

I only recognize some herbs and have some basic medical knowledge. Does this old man Li really think I'm a medical genius?

Heaven knows that she mostly relied on the spiritual spring water in her space and the anti-inflammatory medicines she had stockpiled long ago to detoxify and heal.

Tao'er's mind was a complete mess at this moment, both surprised and confused.

After thinking about it, I politely declined, "Uncle Li, I've heard that you have to start learning medicine from a young age. I'm already sixteen. Isn't it too late for me to learn medicine?"

And I'm afraid I'm too stupid and will embarrass you, which would be bad.

"Or perhaps you could find another apprentice, sir? What do you think?"

Elder Li was stunned and looked at Tao'er in disbelief: This girl actually rejected him.

Back then, countless people wanted to become his disciples, but he always refused them outright.

The reasons for refusing are always the same: accepting apprentices depends on first impressions.

However, Elder Li quickly realized that the little girl probably didn't know how powerful he was.

So he spoke up again, saying, "Little girl, I am no ordinary doctor. Are you really unwilling to become my apprentice?"

If you miss this opportunity, you won't have another chance!

Tao'er shook her head again, "Thank you for your kindness, Uncle Li, but I'm afraid I'm too stupid to learn it and that I'll make you angry!"

Uncle Li, I have other things to attend to, so I'll have to go now.

After Tao'er finished speaking, she turned and left.

Elder Li walked up to Xiao Yi with his hands behind his back, his old face long and drawn, as if someone owed him eight thousand taels of silver.

Xiao Yi was leaning against the couch with his eyes closed, resting. Hearing footsteps, he opened his eyes and saw the old man's appearance. He couldn't help but laugh and ask, "Father, what's wrong with you?"

Who upset you, sir?

To avoid calling them by the wrong name later, they have already started to change how they address each other.

So Elder Li is now his father.

"Who else could it be?" Elder Li plopped down in a chair next to him, fuming and glaring. "It's that brat Tao'er."

Xiao Yi was taken aback, then sat up slightly, his brows furrowing imperceptibly: "What's wrong with Tao'er?"

Did she upset you?

"She rejected me!"

Elder Li slapped his thigh, his face full of disbelief.

"I wanted to take her as my apprentice, but she actually refused!"

I refused!

Tell me, is this reasonable?

Over the years, so many people have wanted to become my disciples!

Xiao Yi was stunned for a moment, then exchanged a glance with Qingfeng, who was serving him.

The two burst out laughing almost simultaneously.

"Hahaha……"

Xiao Yi laughed so hard that his wounds throbbed, but he still couldn't stop laughing.

"You...you were rejected by Tao'er?"

Qingfeng laughed so hard he could barely stand up straight, and he almost dropped the medicine bowl in his hand: "Master, you've finally met your match!"

Hahahaha!

Back then, how many people did you refuse...?

I never thought I'd be rejected one day...

Hahaha………"

Elder Li's face darkened even more: "You two little brats, what are you laughing at!"

Xiao Yi finally managed to stop laughing, wiped away the tears from the corners of his eyes, and said with a hint of pride in his voice, "Father, you don't know Tao'er's personality."

She doesn't care if you're a miracle doctor or not; if she's unwilling, she's unwilling, and there's no ambiguity.

"Exactly!"

Qingfeng chimed in, a smile still on his face, "Master, you haven't witnessed how formidable Miss Tao'er is."

Back then, Miss Tao'er dared to tease King Cheng to his face and even publicly insult him.

Who is King Cheng?

That's the Emperor's son!

Peach Girl didn't care about any of that; if she wasn't happy, even the Heavenly King himself wouldn't help her.

Upon hearing this, Elder Li's anger gradually faded, replaced by a thoughtful expression.

Qingfeng added, "So you're saying that your reputation as a divine doctor might not necessarily be effective in Miss Tao'er's eyes."

She is different from others; she is simply herself.

You shouldn't treat her like an ordinary person.

She does everything according to her own whims.

Elder Li remained silent for a moment, then suddenly sighed, stroked his beard, and murmured, "Indeed..."

"If this girl weren't so special, I might not have been willing to take her as my disciple."

Having lived to such an old age, what kind of students haven't he seen?

Some flocked to it, some fawned over it, and countless others flattered it.

But Tao'er is truly the first person to refuse his offer of an olive branch with such politeness and composure, rather than being overjoyed.

That's exactly why he wanted to keep it even more.

This girl is kind-hearted, calm in the face of adversity, neither greedy nor arrogant, and she has such great skills but never flaunts them. Such a talent is one in a hundred years.

Thinking about this, Elder Li felt even more strongly that he couldn't just let it go like this.

He suddenly turned his head and stared straight at Xiao Yi, his gaze so intense that it sent a chill down Xiao Yi's spine.