Xue Junhan was extremely satisfied with the meal, especially since it was paired with Ye Xiruo's spirit wine.
Everyone else in the courtyard was also very happy. This was the first time that all of them had worked together so diligently, and the result was naturally different from what they had eaten.
After finishing his meal, Xue Junhan couldn't resist trying to get closer to Ye Xiruo, asking if she had any more of that spirit wine, offering to trade it for something. Unfortunately, Ye Xiruo refused.
Okay, fine, I won't change it. I've had my fill of the spirit wine today.
"Little girl, are you really not going to consider becoming my disciple?"
"It's not impossible for me to become your disciple, but I need to know about the status of alchemists and their families on the Blue Ocean Continent."
"There are four great alchemist families on the Azure Continent. Each family has been passed down for tens of thousands of years and has its own secrets that are not passed down to others. Their influence on the continent is deeply rooted, and some alchemists from commoner backgrounds are often recruited by them."
"Anything else?" If that's the case, her situation is not good. She doesn't want to rely on any powerful family and become cannon fodder for any of them.
It's obvious to anyone with a brain. The four great families have been passed down for thousands of years, and naturally they have their core disciples. How can a mere outsider compare to the geniuses carefully cultivated by these families? Even if someone has exceptional talent, they will still be suppressed and unable to hold their head high. In the end, they might even be plotted against and killed.
"There is also the influence of the Alchemist Guild, which has a history of tens of thousands of years. The Alchemist Guild naturally does not accept the sons of the four major families. Its members are mostly commoners. Because of the large number of commoners, after countless layers of screening, it has naturally discovered many talented alchemists."
"Wouldn't this put us at odds with the four major families?"
"Who can argue with that? The four great families look down on the alchemists' guild for being poor, while the alchemists' guild members feel that the four great families are abusive and do all sorts of evil. As a result, conflicts often break out between the two sides."
"Fratricidal?" Xue Junhan nodded. "The Alchemist Guild has more members than the Four Great Families. Under normal circumstances, the Four Great Families often unite against the Alchemist Guild. The Alchemist Guild has fewer requirements for alchemists joining, and it's generally quite free. The rest depends on yourself." After Xue Junhan finished speaking, he carefully observed Ye Xiruo's expression and, finding nothing different, became quite displeased.
The little apprentice probably doesn't want to figure out how to cultivate on his own! That would be dangerous and lead to many detours.
"Thank you for informing me, Xue. I already know."
Xue Junhan nodded and left Ye Xiruo's courtyard.
When Ye Xiruo told her senior brother and Yingxun about the situation on the Blue Ocean Continent, the two of them were very casual. They said they would check their treatment tomorrow. In any case, they should join You Ran Ju first, otherwise they might be resented by You Ran Ju.
They would be staying in Mo City for quite some time, so naturally they didn't want to clash with Youranju.
There were no assessments or tests tomorrow, so Ye Xiruo spent her time having a chat with the six chefs. They had made great progress today, and she encouraged them to keep up the good work tomorrow. She also gave them a thorough analysis of some issues they had encountered while cooking.
All six chefs took the notes very seriously and said they would definitely improve next time. Seeing how capable they were, Ye Xiruo had even more confidence in their Zuixianju restaurant.
The next morning, when Ye Xiruo and the others got up, the six chefs were already awake. One made custard buns and flower-shaped steamed buns, another made scallion and egg pancakes, and a third cooked his specialty, eight-treasure porridge, along with several light side dishes.
Good morning.
"Good morning, Master Ye, try our breakfast."
"Okay." There were her favorite custard buns, as well as soup dumplings, red bean buns, and scallion egg pancakes. Ye Xiruo ate a little of everything, and then drank half a bowl of eight-treasure porridge, and breakfast was done.
"Thank you for your hard work, the food is delicious."
"You flatter me, Master Ye."
"You guys continue practicing today. If we have time, we'll go see if we can find a suitable house, rent it, and then start decorating."
If Ye Xiruo were at Youranju today, she would see that young man who had caused trouble at the stairwell the other day again, and she would be blocked again.
"I'm saying, you come to Youranju every day but don't buy anything. Are you broke, or are you just here to broaden your horizons and feast your eyes?"
"What's it to you? This Youran Residence isn't yours. The master isn't in a hurry, so why are you?" Ye Xiruo retorted directly.
So what if she's a rich kid? If you mess with her, you'll still get what's coming to you.
"He reeks of poverty, which has lowered the standard of Youranju."
"Likewise." Hmph.
Ye Xi ignored the immature young man and went upstairs.
As Xiu Qiyu brushed past him, an intense killing intent flashed in his eyes, causing Bai Qi to tremble involuntarily.
After they had gone far away, he came to his senses. Damn it, he had been threatened. He couldn't swallow this insult.
When I meet Ye Xiruo again, I will challenge her.
Ye Xiruo would definitely not agree; at most, she would blurt out, "That's ridiculous."
Ye Xiruo and the others were led to another place, where elegant seats had already been prepared, and the four worshippers were also there, as were Old Man Wang and Old Man Ge, showing the great sincerity of You Ran Ju.
"Greetings to the four honored guests, Elder Wang and Elder Ge."
"You've arrived. Please sit down and have some tea."
Well, it's nice to chat while we drink; there are pastries on the table too.
"I've thought it over carefully. It's not impossible for me to join Youranju, but you'd better show enough sincerity. Yesterday's sincerity wasn't enough. We're still very young, and no one can easily predict where we'll end up. We're also very clear about our own value, and your conditions are far too poor."
If Ye Xi had made things clear from the start, it would have saved him from having to play the emotional card with these old men, which would have been useless.
"What about the apprenticeship?"
"It's too early. As newcomers, we don't know your personalities, preferences, etc., so we can't make a decision hastily. We've already discussed it and decided to join Youran Residence first, and then observe you gradually, allowing you to gain a deeper understanding of us. We will make a final decision in a month, and you will have a general idea of what to expect."
Old Wang and Old Ge sighed. Ye Xiruo's mind was too clear. She had already come up with a plan for them, which seemed quite feasible. So what reason did they have to refuse?
"Since we've come this far, we won't beat around the bush. We've decided to give you the highest level of treatment at Youranju, and we hope you can demonstrate your value."
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