Watching Shi Xi's departing figure, Gan Sui frowned slightly... In fact, he had long seen through that Shi Xi was just all talk.
He was just teasing others for fun, and didn't have any bad intentions.
He knew that Shi Xi was abandoned on a desolate mountain after his birth, and if it weren't for a blind old Taoist priest who happened to pass by and took him back, he might have died long ago.
Shi Xi grew up on the desolate mountain with the old Taoist priest since he was a child, and had never come down the mountain. If the old Taoist priest had not died of old age, he probably would never have left that place in his life.
That's why Shi Xi doesn't really know how to interact with people.
Many times, he just did it because he thought it would be fun.
Just like when he came to participate in the selection, Shi Xi didn't seem to have any intention of trying to be selected.
He just came to join in the fun; he came because there were so many people.
Gan Sui glanced at Qi Tingsong, who was wearing a rose on his side, and said, "You don't need to take Xu Youchu's words seriously. He's just playing around."
You should have heard of him.
Qi Tingsong looked at Gan Sui.
He had certainly heard of Xu Youchu; in fact, he had noticed him the moment he stepped into the manor.
Xu Youchu had a naturally smiling face, and his peach blossom eyes sparkled. Even when he was just having a normal conversation with someone, it looked as if he was flirting with them.
Seemingly interested in the roses in the garden, he stopped someone in the manor and asked with a smile if he could pick some.
But after picking the rose, he never looked at the garden again.
Then, when it came time to arrange the rooms, Xu Youchu heard her own voice, turned around, and looked at him with curiosity—
The way he looked at himself was no different from how he looked at the roses.
In that instant, Qi Tingsong knew that he had aroused Xu Youchu's interest.
Gan Sui's words sounded like they were for his own good, reminding him that Xu Youchu's interest in him was only temporary and he shouldn't take it seriously, lest he waste his feelings.
However, Qi Tingsong could sense Gan Sui's dislike for him. Rather than a reminder, it was more like a subtle warning.
Gan Sui glanced at the open door and said gently and politely, "Remember to close the door next time."
"Are you finished?" Qi Tingsong took down the rose and looked at Gan Sui. "I need to rest."
The implication of expelling the guest is quite clear.
...
Shi Xi strolled around the manor. The layout of the place was exquisite, with the Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Vermilion Bird, and Black Tortoise all present, making it a feng shui treasure land.
Despite it being a hot summer day, there was no trace of heat in the air.
It was cool, but not in an uncomfortable, damp chill; rather, it was a refreshing, gentle breeze.
Standing under the tree, Shi Xi noticed something was wrong. A faint black mist was rising from the building in the very center of the manor, but it quickly disappeared.
Where did you go just now?
Shi Xi turned around and saw Qin Budu's eldest disciple, Ji Ruwen.
He had striking, deep-set features, a tall and slender build, and wore gold-rimmed glasses. He exuded a subtle, unique aura befitting a feng shui master, making him appear quite formidable.
Now that Qin Budu is not here, Ji Ruwen is naturally in charge of entertaining and disciplining them.
Speaking of Ji Ruwen, he is a renowned master of metaphysics in the field of metaphysics. It would be a waste of his talents to come here.
However, since it's a choice between fellow disciples from the same sect, he needs to be present. Otherwise, if he chooses someone he doesn't like and has to accept that disciple despite his reluctance, it would be incredibly awkward.
"I remember you said when you first arrived that you were not allowed to harass others."
Ji Ruwen pushed up his glasses.
Once inside the manor, there is only this one rule, which is very specific.
I came here specifically for Shi Xi.
This is for selecting apprentices, not some random, chaotic occasion.
Looking at the expression on Ji Ruwen's face, Shi Xi immediately realized that the other party had probably seen her acting shamelessly towards Qi Tingsong.
He recalled it in his mind, and it did indeed resemble a harassment scene.
This plot is like a hook stone.
Shi Xi cursed the cold medicine in her heart.
“Of course it’s about making friends.” Shi Xi took a few steps forward, stopping a step away from Ji Ruwen, a slight smile playing on her lips. “Do you even want to interfere with my freedom to make friends?”
Harassing others and making friends are two completely different things.
As long as Qi Tingsong doesn't report him to Ji Ruwen, Ji Ruwen can't do anything about it.
That's just sophistry.
Ji Ruwen looked down at Shi Xi, who was wearing a white t-shirt... Unlike the others who wished they could wear evening gowns, he was only wearing an ordinary t-shirt and jeans.
They didn't seem to be here for a selection process; they seemed more like they were at home.
"What's the difference between the two to you?" he asked.
Upon hearing this, Shi Xi immediately jumped up and exclaimed, "Of course it's different!"
"Making friends is making friends, and harassment is harassment. These are two completely different things!!"
Faced with Shi Xi's loss of composure, Ji Ruwen simply watched quietly before speaking: "Since you know this, then don't act recklessly."
"You can only stay here if you follow the rules."
He told Shi Xi, "Focus on preparing for the assessment."
"Once the selection is over, I won't care what you want to do."
Shi Xi was clearly annoyed, but Ji Ruwen's mystical arts were superior to his... He waved his hand impatiently and said, "I know."
"I will definitely behave myself."
In truth, I breathed a sigh of relief.
Finally, I have a reason not to do such a rogue thing.
After saying that, he left the tree with a look of dissatisfaction on his face.
Only after Shi Xi's figure disappeared from sight did Ji Ruwen look away... He glanced at the meticulously manicured garden, where the most beautiful roses on the outer edge of the garden had been broken off, leaving only green stems.
"That's really rude."
...
Back at the manor, Shi Xi saw that the living room was full of people.
By now, almost everyone had arrived. Those who knew each other were exchanging pleasantries, while those who didn't were sitting to the side playing on their phones.
They were all in the Feng Shui world, and most of them knew each other. Only a very few, like Shi Xi, took the unorthodox path and stayed alone.
Gan Sui was talking to someone and didn't notice him for a moment.
Gan Sui was tall and handsome, with a smile on his face. In addition, he came from a good family, so he was very successful in the feng shui circle.
Perhaps he thought Shi Xi's mystical arts were quite good, which is why he became friends with Shi Xi.
He invited Shi Xi to come over for this apprenticeship, because he was too bored by himself and wanted Shi Xi to keep him company.
Gan Sui didn't want to be anyone's apprentice, so he just went through the motions and took the opportunity to meet the legendary Master Qin.
He had mentioned this to Shi Xi on the way.
Shi Xi casually found a seat and sat down. Gan Sui turned his head and saw him by chance, so he ended the conversation and sat down next to Shi Xi.
"Where did you go out to do?" Gan Sui leaned against Shi Xi.
"Let's look at the feng shui," Shi Xi said.
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