The incessant arguing had started up around her at some point, and April, who had previously appeared timid and reserved in front of her, was now arguing vehemently with her teacher.
Xu Ling was completely unaware of all of this.
Only she could hear the rapid thumping of her heart; Xu Ling was almost extremely nervous.
Just now, when Cecilia pinched her cheek, she noticed the certainty in the other's eyes.
—I'm certain she's fake, I'm certain she's lying!
It was precisely Cersei's confident and composed demeanor that made Xu Ling feel uneasy.
Only family members know their own situation... well... she really is lying.
Despite her advanced age, Xu Ling's mind hadn't matured much. At this moment, facing the natural teacher, Sersi, her heart still pounded violently.
Fortunately, before the situation became too big for the other party to notice, April extended a helping hand!
Xu Ling secretly breathed a sigh of relief, putting her mind at ease, before noticing that the two children beside her were arguing fiercely.
April: "No!!"
Cersei: "Lily, I am your teacher..."
April: "No!!"
Cersei: "Lily..."
April: "No! No! Absolutely not!"
Cersei: ......
Where did that timid, cowering attitude of yours when you see strangers go?
How come I was so bold in front of her today?!
They're just holding her back!
It could be said that April gave her absolutely no chance to speak. Every time she opened her mouth, April would mercilessly cut her off, making April so angry that the veins on her forehead would bulge and she was practically fuming!
Cersei's face was terribly gloomy. Fortunately, April had some sense. Seeing this, she changed her tone and, instead of continuing to say no directly, said, "Teacher, no matter what, we should respect Xu Ling's personal opinion, right?"
Although she felt that, given her teacher's attitude, Xu Ling's answer was most likely no!
Regardless of what April was thinking, her words truly dispelled the sullenness on Cersei's face, and her eyes instantly lit up.
Exactly! April isn't involved, so what's the point of asking her if she agrees or not?!
Ultimately, the parties involved must make the final decision!
With a slight turn of her head, Cersei's expectant gaze fell on Xu Ling. "Ahem, Lingling, what... do you think?"
She casually struck up a conversation, as if she had known Xu Ling for a long time.
Xu Ling: ······
She swallowed hard. The stunningly beautiful woman, who had been so alluring just moments before and so aloof, had suddenly transformed. Not only had her doubts vanished, but she was also subtly trying to please her…
To be honest, Xu Ling was a little apprehensive and felt uneasy, but... this was a great opportunity!
Maybe this will allow her to successfully infiltrate Phil Academy!
Yes, even now, she is still outside the grounds of Phil Academy!
If she doesn't seize this opportunity now, who knows when she'll ever get in on her own!
Never mind, let's focus on the possibilities at hand first, and then think about other things!
In a split second, Xu Ling's thoughts raced. The next second, her face was filled with exaggerated surprise, and she asked with a hint of disbelief, "Really? Can I really be your student?"
“Of course!” Cersei readily agreed, completely unaware of anything amiss.
She didn't think Xu Ling's joy at this moment was exaggerated. She figured that April had explained her abilities to her before she came.
Not to boast, but aside from April when she took her on as a disciple, and April's remarkably calm and indifferent demeanor, Xu Ling had consistently behaved similarly whenever she mentioned taking on a disciple.
Cersei smiled and nodded at Xu Ling. Just as she was about to approach Xu Ling again, the low bushes next to her suddenly made a rustling sound, instantly attracting everyone's attention.
As soon as everyone's eyes fell on the low bushes that had made the sound, they saw that the bushes were shaking even more violently.
The next second, the cluster of green leaves was suddenly parted, and a long, golden cat jumped out.
Close behind, a dark crow crouched low and flew over the thinnest branch at the highest point of the bushes, heading towards where Xu Ling and the others were.
As if he didn't see the three people still staring intently at him, Kaopu leisurely shook his body, brushing off the fallen leaves and withered grass that had accidentally stuck to him, and walked towards Xu Ling as if no one else was there.
"Lingling~ This area is so much fun... Meow!" Kaopu, with its cheerful little steps, leaped onto Xu Ling's shoulder with agile movements, just like a real Abyssinian cat, and began to rub against her affectionately, oblivious to everyone else.
While the reliable one could pretend not to see the others, April's teacher, Cecily, was so excited that her heart pounded wildly after hearing the yellow-furred cat in front of her speak human language.
To be honest, Cersei did not completely lower her guard just because Xu Ling was almost identical to the rumored chosen witch.
No matter how much she believed it, she still remained wary. What if the girl in front of her was under a spell so powerful that even she couldn't see through it?
Who knows if things might go wrong and a rare act of trust could lead to irreparable consequences?
Of course, the reason she thought of taking Xu Ling as her apprentice was partly because keeping her by her side would make it easier to observe her at all times, and partly... that she naturally considered the worst-case scenario—that Xu Ling was indeed the chosen witch, possessing a talent that was one in a million.
If Cersei had previously believed that Xu Ling might be the chosen witch, her trust level immediately jumped by 20% after witnessing that the yellow cat could talk.
Sersi could tell that it was an ordinary house cat, even more ordinary than her Blake. After all, finding a pure black cat like Blake was not an easy task.
And this ordinary house cat, just like Blake, can actually talk!
You have to understand, Xu Ling in front of you is so young, almost no different from April. But April's little Bao can only bark and quack all this time!
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