But in reality, Ji Jiuying was completely unmoved. She had already rejected Xiao Yichen, the dean of Blue Star, let alone the head of a sect. Just when everyone thought Ji Jiuying would agree, she spoke up.

"Lanxi thanks the Moon Goddess for thinking so highly of me, but I cannot agree to become your disciple." Ji Jiuying stepped forward, her face calm.

Upon hearing her words, Yuehua's smile froze on her face, and the surrounding noise suddenly became loud.

"Has Lanxi gone mad?"

"Exactly, she actually refused to be the disciple of the Moonflower Goddess. Doesn't she know how desirable it is to be an inner disciple?"

"That's right, just look at Senior Sister."

"In my opinion, this Lan Xi is probably all show and no substance, a complete idiot whose brain can't keep up with his limbs..." Before he could finish the word "idiot," his collar was grabbed. Lan Zhao glared fiercely at the man in front of him and said coldly, "Try saying another word, and believe me, I'll punch you into a fool."

The man looked at Lan Zhao in horror. What he said was the truth. Only a fool would refuse: "I... I was just telling the truth. Besides, look at everyone on the field, who doesn't say Lan Xi is an idiot?"

"you!"

At this moment, Feng Yu stepped forward and stopped him: "Lan Zhao, don't be impulsive."

Lan Zhao quickly calmed down and shoved the man back hard. The man staggered several steps before regaining his footing. Seeing this, the people around did not dare to talk loudly about Lan Xi.

Yuehua snapped out of her daze and looked at Ji Jiuying, asking, "Why? You'll get a lot of benefits from becoming my apprentice."

"Because I already have a master."

Yuehua was slightly taken aback; someone had actually gotten there before her: "So that's how it is... I wonder where Lanxi's teacher is?"

“My master is just an unknown nobody.” A glint flashed in Ji Jiuying’s eyes. Old Man Yu had been away from Tianyu for so long, and she didn’t know if he had any enemies here, so she naturally didn’t dare to cause him any trouble.

Seeing that she was unwilling to say more, she didn't press further and said with a smile, "Alright, alright, since we are not destined to be together, let's just let this matter rest."

"Alright, everyone, you can all leave now."

As soon as she finished speaking, she disappeared from everyone's sight. Not far away, Leng Qingqing was both angry and furious. This Lan Xi was too ungrateful. Just think, she, Leng Qingqing, had no chance to become the disciple of the Moon Goddess, but Lan Xi actually refused the Moon Goddess for that nameless nobody. She was so angry! So angry!

Huang Qiming also stepped down from the stage: "Lanxi, Xuanjing, these are your pills. Now that you have secured your spots, focus on your cultivation these next few days and strive for good results in the Heavenly Ladder Tournament."

"Okay, thank you, mentor." The two said in unison, taking the pills from Huang Qiming's hands.

At this moment, Lan Zhao and Feng Yu also came to Ji Jiuying: "Congratulations, little sister, congratulations, cousin."

"Thanks."

"How about I treat you to dinner to celebrate my sister getting a spot?" Lan Zhao said with a smile.

“Okay.” Ji Jiuying looked at Xuan Jing as she spoke, as if asking him if he was going or not. Xuan Jing smiled and said, “You guys go ahead, I won’t go.”

Ji Jiuying knew that he disliked contact with people, so she nodded.

Soon, the three arrived at the market in the academy and came to a restaurant called Qianli Piaoxiang.

"This restaurant is newly opened, and the food is quite good," Lan Zhao said.

Ji Jiuying glanced at the doorplate and went inside. The three of them were led to a private room by the waiter.

As soon as Lan Zhao sat down, she looked at Feng Yu and asked, "Have you informed Xin'er?"

Feng Yu nodded: "I've sent someone to inform her, but I don't know if she'll come."

No sooner had the words left her mouth than Jiang Xin's voice came from outside the door: "Of course I'm coming!"

What a joke! Lan Xi has been making headlines lately. What if she uses her status as Feng Yu's cousin to bewitch him? She'd better keep an eye on her.

Jiang Xin strode in and sat down next to Feng Yu, looking at Ji Jiuying across from her with unfriendly eyes. She had heard on the way that Ji Jiuying had actually refused the opportunity to become an inner disciple. Didn't she know how difficult it was to become an inner disciple?

Ji Jiuying lowered her eyes, seemingly unaware of the hostility in her gaze, and simply savored the spiritual tea in her cup.

"Xin'er, I didn't expect you to arrive so quickly," Lan Zhao said with a smile.

Jiang Xin snorted coldly: "I just happened to be nearby."

"By the way, Lanxi, I'm curious why you refused to become the disciple of the Moon Goddess?"

Ji Jiuying raised her eyes, and her cold gaze made Jiang Xin feel a chill down her spine. She quickly came to her senses and realized that she actually found her gaze somewhat frightening!

Why should I agree?

Jiang Xin frowned. Could Lan Xi really be an idiot?

"Isn't the purpose of coming to this academy to learn skills? There are so many resources and benefits to cultivate as an inner disciple."

Ji Jiuying smiled slightly but did not answer her question.

Just then, the waiter knocked on the door and brought in the food. Looking at the dishes on the table, Ji Jiuying froze on the spot. Why did these dishes look so familiar?

"Come on, let's eat first. Xin'er, let me tell you, the food at this restaurant is just as good as Zuixianju in Sifang City."

"I don't believe it."

Ji Jiuying also picked one up and put it in her mouth. Boom! It was as if a thunderbolt had exploded in her mind; she stood there stunned! This is…

"Cousin Lanxi? What's wrong?"

Feng Yu noticed her unusual behavior and asked in confusion. Jiang Xin frowned and looked at Ji Jiuying with displeasure. Lan Zhao also looked at Ji Jiuying: "Sister?"

Ji Jiuying suddenly came to her senses: "No...it's nothing. I'll go out for a bit. You guys eat first."