Dean Zhong wasn't in the mood for joining in the fun. He cultivated ghost cultivation, and no matter how talented this girl was, if she didn't know how to cultivate ghost cultivation from the start, she was destined not to succeed. Dean Duan and the others were busy at work when they heard the commotion and turned to look.
The people in the stands were watching intently, trying to find out what was happening.
Xu Yuehuai was somewhat tempted by the olive branch extended by Dean Fu Jia.
She was well aware of the power of the talisman; if she had a good teacher to guide her, her progress would be very obvious and the effects would be remarkable.
Seeing that Xu Yuehuai was genuinely thinking and had a hint of panic in her eyes, Dean Guo quickly stepped forward to stop her, saying, "I said we've already become master and apprentice, you can't go back on your word!"
Dean Guo was very anxious, his eyes filled with anger. He looked at Fu Jia as if he had some deep-seated hatred, "After all these years, I've finally met a child I feel a connection with and wanted to take her as my apprentice, and you still want to snatch her away from me! You have no humanity at all!"
Dean Guo shouted angrily, the two of them completely abandoning their image as deans.
Xu Yuehuai smiled slightly and said, "Thank you for your appreciation, Dean Fu, but I have already promised Dean Guo."
Upon hearing this, Dean Guo immediately relaxed a lot. He didn't even need to worry about Ji Yuanchi. He knew that wherever Xu Yuehuai went, Ji Yuanchi would go too.
Fu Jia was not discouraged and continued, "With your talent, it would be a waste to only cultivate one kind of skill. Therefore, I am willing to become your master along with Guo Yanzhi. Are you willing?"
Fu Jia has already made a significant concession.
Dean Guo did not speak up to stop him this time. He was well aware that if Xu Yuehuai were to follow him to learn alchemy, his future would be greatly limited.
Xu Yuehuai glanced at Dean Guo, understood his meaning, and replied, "Thank you for your appreciation, Dean Fu. In that case, I have no reason to refuse."
When Fu Jia saw that Xu Yuehuai agreed, her smile broadened, and she even looked at Guo Yanzhi with a better expression.
If he hadn't kept this news from him, Fu Jia would probably be finished.
The other two deans would be vying to recruit him.
The remaining two deans finally understood what was going on from the disciples, but even though they understood, they had already missed such a good opportunity.
"I'll definitely give Guo Yanzhi a good thrashing next time to vent my anger!" Dean Changsun said.
The situation is similar on Dean Duan's side.
From below the stage, Yu Er watched as several deans vied for Xu Yuehuai, and jealousy welled up inside her.
Ding He was surprised by Xu Yuehuai's talent. He said to Yu Er, "See? I told you that Miss Xu was no ordinary person. Just look at how she didn't make things difficult for me back then. With such a broad mind, she is bound to achieve great things in the future!"
Ding He didn't notice that Yu Er's expression wasn't good and kept talking. Yu Er couldn't stand it anymore and interrupted her, "Miss Xu, Miss Xu, look at everyone, do they even acknowledge you? They've never considered you a friend from beginning to end. You're just entertaining yourself here!"
Yu Er's words were harsh, at least that's what Ding He thought.
The apprenticeship ceremony wasn't over yet, but Yu Er couldn't stay any longer. She felt that she was constantly under Xu Yuehuai's shadow.
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"I have to say, she's really good at running around! We've searched so many places and still can't find her. Where did she go? The apprenticeship ceremony is about to end, and if we can't find her now, we'll have to wait until next year." The girl in green was getting annoyed after walking so much.
"She's such a troublemaker! If it weren't for her apprenticeship ceremony, who would want to come looking for her!"
Ji Shi heard every word of what was said next. She gripped the doorknob and began to tighten her grip, her palm turning white.
"Alright, stop talking. The important thing now is to find out where she is and bring her back," said a girl who was much older than them.
Everyone perked up, opened the door and went outside, only to find a sachet at the entrance.
The girl in green picked up the sachet and looked it over. "This thing... it looks like something Ji Shi would use?"
As she spoke, she handed the item to the people behind her.
The older man immediately sensed something was wrong when he saw the sachet. "Oh no! Ji Shi must have heard us talking at the door. She probably misunderstood something, so she left without saying anything. Let's go find her quickly."
Ji Shi walked alone on the road, her eyes filled with unconcealed hatred. Why were they treating her like this?
Ji Shi is a very sensitive person. She is strong-willed and believes that what she says must be done. So when she said she wanted to become Dean Guo's disciple, she was 100% committed to it.
During that time, everyone treated her much better, and she thought it was genuine affection. However, she never expected that what they valued from beginning to end was the value she could bring to them.
As she walked, Ji Shi arrived at the small pond in the college.
Lotus flowers are planted in the pond, with several lotus seeds blooming on them. The leaves are lush and green, making them very beautiful.
For a moment, Ji Shi was stunned. She didn't know what she should do, and just wandered around the school.
When the girl in green found Ji Shi, this was the scene she saw. She subconsciously thought that Ji Shi had heard her and was so distraught that she wanted to jump in and drown herself.
This pond may not be large, but the water is quite deep.
The girl in green rushed over in twos and threes, trying to keep her movements as quiet as possible to avoid Ji Shi jumping down without hesitation if he heard her.
"Don't do anything rash!" The girl in green threw herself at Ji Shi and led her to a safe area.
Ji Shi was in a daze when she was suddenly taken aback by the unexpected turn of events. She looked at the person who had come, her expression changed instantly, and she said coldly, "What are you doing here? Do you want to see me make a fool of myself? I suggest you get lost."
Upon hearing this, the girl in green knew that Ji Shi had definitely misunderstood something. She hurriedly defended herself, saying, "What are you saying? Aren't we friends? Why are you telling me to get lost? You should come back with me right now to become an apprentice. If Dean Guo isn't suitable, you can find another dean. Hurry up, or you'll have to wait another year after the apprenticeship ceremony."
As she spoke, the girl in green tried to pull Ji Shi away, but Ji Shi shook off her hand. "I've already failed. In your eyes, is becoming your disciple the only way to get what you want? I don't want to go to that place now! Everyone thinks I'm a disgrace. Can't I just hide? Why did you come looking for me!"
The girl in green was taken aback by her words.
All her sisters came from behind, and standing together, Ji Shi looked like an outsider.
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