After talking for a while, the Fifth Elder and Elder Zisang noticed that the person next to them was starting to slump and his complexion was gradually becoming abnormal. So they stopped arguing and looked at Xu Yuehuai.
Xu Yuehuai forced a smile and said, "It's alright, don't worry about my two elders. I'm just a little hungry and my head is a bit dizzy."
...
Xu Yuehuai didn't know whether the two would argue again. She only clearly saw that after she finished speaking, the two men, both over fifty, hurriedly and frantically led her to find something to eat. Neither of them needed to eat, so they naturally didn't have any such food on them.
Xu Yuehuai did have some in her space, but Yuan Shui had already scavenged them all these days. She even took Bai Ze with her and they were having a great time together. Ever since she brought Bai Ze back last time, Xu Yuehuai hadn't found a suitable opportunity to release it, and now this matter had delayed her again.
When the two elders helped a disciple to the dining area, the shock in everyone's eyes was impossible to hide.
Xu Yuehua tried to break free on the way, but she was powerless to escape and was firmly held in the middle.
She had a feeling of wanting to die but being unable to.
...
When Xu Yuehuai returned to her courtyard after finishing her meal, Ji Yuanchi, Pu Erge, and others were already waiting there. Fu Ziyi looked at her with amusement in his eyes, while Ji Yuanchi, on the contrary, was full of worry. She hadn't seen Xu Yuehuai for several days, and since arriving here, she had never had so much time with her, which made her feel extremely uneasy.
"Yueyue! You're finally out! How did it go? Did you advance successfully? Are there any problems with your body?" Ji Yuanchi wasn't naive. In the past few days, she had heard many versions of the story about two elders helping someone who wasn't even a formal disciple of the sect to cultivate. Although she didn't know who the protagonist was, just these stories were enough for the people in the academy to brag about for several nights.
The two elders' assistance in cultivation was unprecedented, and there must be a hidden reason behind it. Therefore, Ji Yuanchi spent the last two days searching through similar difficult cases and finally found a similar one, which made her understand why the two elders did this.
"I'm fine, I'm doing well. Have you been cultivating diligently these past two days?" After answering, Xu Yuehuai changed the subject and asked about Ji Yuanchi's cultivation. So many days have passed, so logically speaking, Ji Yuanchi should have made at least some progress.
But Ji Yuanchi slowly shook her head. She had been so busy reading and worrying these past two days that she hadn't had time to cultivate.
Fu Ziyi, who had been watching the spectacle from the sidelines, interrupted after the two had finished speaking, saying, "I'm telling you, I'm a grown man right here, and I came all this way specifically to visit you, and you're not even going to acknowledge me?"
"Besides, I brought a gift with me." Fu Ziyi waved his fan, his face nonchalant.
Ji Yuanchi and Xu Yuehuai both turned their gazes toward Fu Ziyi, who had a nonchalant look on his face and was holding a small package that looked like some kind of pastry from the outside.
Xu Yuehuai walked over, looked at what he was holding, and without saying a word, shifted her gaze directly to Fu Ziyi's face. She had a feeling that nothing good was coming from him.
Sure enough, the next second, Fu Ziyi placed the item on the table, unraveled the seams to reveal the original contents inside—a bag of pastries. He then said, “I heard that someone was feeling unwell when they went to the cafeteria and had to be helped there by two elders. I thought about the characteristics, and this person looks a lot like you, so I bought this so that you won’t end up like her.”
Fu Ziyi's words were roundabout, but Xu Yuehuai knew clearly that he was referring to her. She took the things with a forced smile, examined them in her hands, and finally said, "Thank you for your kindness."
At the same time, a smile appeared on his face, and Fu Ziyi shuddered. He felt a hint of murderous intent in that smile.
During the two days that Xu Yuehuai was cultivating, Xu Tian also woke up and came to knock on the door of Xu Yuehuai's courtyard in a triumphant manner.
Xu Yuehuai opened the door, and Xu Tian looked her up and down. He hadn't looked at her closely before, but now he saw that she was indeed quite attractive. "I heard that it was you who seduced the elders in the sect and got them to help you advance in rank, right?"
Xu Tian opened his mouth and spewed vulgarities. Ji Yuanchi stepped forward, like a little firecracker, and said, "What are you saying? Who seduced the elder? You really have eyes but can't look properly!"
Ji Yuan didn't mince words, her tone sharp and sarcastic. Xu Tian was momentarily stunned by her demeanor, but after recovering, he immediately retorted, "Who do you think you are, daring to talk to me like that!"
Xu Tian was used to being lawless, and moreover, after he was elected, most people were respectful and worshipful towards him, which made him think for a moment that everyone should be like that.
Upon learning of Xu Yuehuai's situation, he immediately went to her door, intending to mock and provoke her.
While the two were arguing, a person suddenly walked over from not far away, and Xu Yuehuai recognized him at a glance as Yu Ze.
Yu Ze walked over, seemingly having stumbled upon this scene by chance. As their senior brother, he stopped them, saying, "As expected, you're from the lower realm. The sect competition is about to begin. I heard from my father that this sect competition will determine whether you stay or leave."
Yu Ze said this with a hint of schadenfreude in his eyes.
Upon hearing this, Xu Tian panicked for a moment, "Senior brother, are you serious?"
"Of course! Would I lie to you?" Yu Ze said this with a somewhat heavy tone.
Xu Tian immediately replied, "Of course not! Senior Brother is such a person, how could he lie to me? I felt that you had an extraordinary demeanor when I was on the Spirit Boat, but I never had the opportunity to get close to you. Now I have this honor."
Xu Yuehuai and the others stood at the door watching Xu Tian flatter Yu Ze from every angle, and they were all dumbfounded by Xu Tian's attitude.
Yu Ze, who was being praised, was quite pleased and did not feel uncomfortable at all. "Alright, I know what you mean. Come with me. Since you are so sincere, I can help you out. After all, some people in your team have been favored by the two elders and have been personally instructed by them. If I don't do something, it would seem like I am not a senior brother."
Yu Ze was very proud, raising his head high.
Seeing this, Fu Ziyi stepped forward with a smile, "Senior brother, you can't be biased. We are all your junior brothers and sisters. How can you not give everyone a little help?"
Yu Ze's smile froze on his face. "I've used up all the resources I have for cultivation. There's only enough for one person left. We'll talk about your matter another time."
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