As it was merely a formality, Shen Lian, of course, would not disagree with it.
"I, as the disciple, agree," Shen Lian nodded as he spoke.
Gu Caiwei smiled. She had never formally acknowledged someone as her disciple before. Even though she was doing it on behalf of her master, she still found it quite interesting. With a wave of her sleeve, a teacup that was steaming hot appeared out of thin air. She passed it to Shen Lian and gestured for him to pass it to her.
Shen Lian did not know what to feel about this. Qing Xuan emphasized on being natural and was not fraught with rules as such. However, he had to play along with Apprentice-Sister Gu if he were to learn the techniques from her.
Respectfully, he delivered the tea to her. On behalf of her master, Gu Caiwei drank the tea merrily.
Shen Lian bowed as a gesture of gratitude for the kindness of his master.