"That's right! Look, Dean Guo didn't take on any disciples this year, but you, as a student from last year, got to participate in the entrance exam with many of the dean's personal disciples. That's amazing! We don't even have the chance to watch!"
"By the way, what are Quan Cang and Jiang Yu like? They're the two most talented people in our college! I've always wanted to meet them, but I've never had the chance."
The people around Ji Shi were chattering about her participation in the entrance examination.
What they didn't know was that Ji Shi could only watch from the sidelines; she had no real power whatsoever and was just putting on a good show.
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"Dean Guo, here's the situation, you see..." Xu Yuehuai stood in front of Dean Guo with Ji Yuanchi and explained again that Ji Yuanchi wanted to come with him to the Alchemy Academy.
Dean Guo gasped, his eyes filled with hesitation. Ultimately, given his strong desire for Xu Yuehuai as his disciple, he accepted Ji Yuanchi. "In that case, Ji Yuanchi will study with me from now on, just like you. She will be my personal disciple. But let me make this clear: if she really can't learn alchemy, she will no longer be my disciple after one year."
Dean Guo has already made significant concessions on this matter. As a disciple personally taught by the dean, one can enjoy many preferential treatments within the academy.
Ji Yuanchi stood obediently, her eyes brimming with excitement, like a child who had just received candy. "I will definitely live up to Master's expectations!"
"Alright, stop being so cheeky. I only accepted you because your own conditions aren't too bad. Otherwise, even if Xu Yuehuai came to beg me, I wouldn't have agreed." Dean Guo pointed at Ji Yuanchi and said, "You should go home and prepare first. Bring your personal belongings with you. Tomorrow, the academy will hold a unified apprenticeship ceremony and accept disciples at the West Playground."
After Xu Yuehuai and the other person left, Ji Shi went to Siyue Mountain Peak, wanting to see Dean Guo, but was turned away. Neither of them had any interest in watching the show, so they turned and left.
"Yueyue, I really got in! All thanks to you!" Ji Yuanchi still couldn't believe it. She had originally just wanted to become an ordinary disciple of the Alchemy Academy, as long as she could freely enter and leave Siyue Mountain. She never expected that heaven would give her such a huge surprise!
Xu Yuehuai said, "It also has a lot to do with you. Dean Guo said that if you are not outstanding, even if I speak, it will be useless."
Ji Yuan didn't listen, but she was very happy. She skipped and jumped all the way home. Xu Yuehuai's inn was closer, so the two split up and decided to meet at the inn.
As soon as Ji Yuanchi arrived at her doorstep, the guards at the gate saluted her.
"Where's Grandpa?" Ji Yuanchi wanted to share this good news with her closest family member immediately.
Before she even stepped inside, a familiar voice rang out from behind her, "Ji Yuanchi! You're finally back. I have something to tell you."
Ji Yuanchi stood on the steps, looking down at Yi Zhuo.
"You speak," Ji Yuanchi said, his thin lips parting slightly, his eyes, as large as copper bells, fixed on Yi Zhuo.
"Didn't you say you were going to re-integrate me into the Pu family? Why haven't you done so yet! You don't care about me at all. Do you know what kind of life I've been living these past few days?!" Yi Zhuo said arrogantly, shouting angrily at her.
The two guards at the door felt a chill. They had long disliked Yi Zhuo, but with the young lady protecting her, they had been powerless to do anything about it.
When Yi Zhuo was expelled, many people in the Pu family courtyard were happy, and the two of them were among them.
"Ji Yuanchi! I'm talking to you!" Yi Zhuo was annoyed when Ji Yuanchi didn't respond.
Ji Yuanchi feigned innocence, pursed her thin lips, and said with a troubled expression, "Yi Zhuo, it's really not that I'm unwilling, but my grandfather doesn't allow me to bring outsiders home casually. Besides, now that you've entered the Pu family, you can only be my personal maid. But I'm about to go to Qingcheng Academy to study, and I won't need a personal maid. What should I do?"
Upon hearing this, Yi Zhuo's eyes widened in astonishment, and she immediately said, "Who wants to be your personal maid?! I'm going to join the Pu family as a disciple!"
“The Pu family has a rule that they do not accept outsiders as disciples, so… I really cannot fulfill your request.” Ji Yuanchi looked heartbroken, as if she had suffered a great injustice.
Yi Zhuo was trembling with anger. She pointed at Ji Yuanchi's nose and said, "You promised me that you would let me into the Pu family, but now you've gone back on your word! Do you believe I will tell the whole world about this? Your family's reputation will be ruined!"
"Which brat dares to frame my Pu family!" A voice carrying immense pressure rang out, and at the same time, Old Master Pu appeared at the door. "What kind of people are my Pu family? How could a mere brat like you sway us? Everyone has eyes. Do you think they will believe the Pu family or you?"
Under the immense pressure from Old Master Pu, Yi Zhuo couldn't hold on and knelt on the ground, looking extremely disheveled. A hint of panic flashed in her eyes as she said, "I'm just telling the truth! Many people heard this that day. If you don't believe me, you can go and investigate!"
Yi Zhuo's voice was loud, attracting many onlookers. Seeing her disrespectful attitude towards Old Master Pu, the crowd began to discuss it.
"This person is simply asking for trouble. She's been in the Pu family for so many years, and she doesn't even know what kind of person Old Master Pu is." The person who spoke shook his head, looking at Yi Zhuo as if she were an idiot.
"Speaking of the Pu family, that's laughable. The Pu family has done countless good deeds over the years, but they are not to be trifled with either. I remember the last person who dared to yell at Old Master Pu like that, their grave is probably overgrown with weeds by now."
Yi Zhuo couldn't hear the discussion. She thought that Ji Yuanchi would definitely listen to her and wouldn't let this old man hurt her, so what did it matter what she said here!
Thinking this, Yi Zhuo straightened her head and looked at the old man with disdain.
Old Master Pu hadn't seen someone so self-deprecating in a long time. "I know you. You were a disciple of the Pu family and a friend of my granddaughter. I do recognize you, but I never expected you to be such a scoundrel!"
Ji Yuanchi saw her grandfather standing in front of her, protecting her. She blinked, looked at him, and felt a pang of sadness in her heart.
Ji Yuanchi stepped forward and said, "Yi Zhuo, I did say I would let you join the Pu family, but I didn't say I would let you become a Pu family disciple again! If you want to live, I advise you to leave as soon as possible."
Yi Zhuo looked at Ji Yuanchi in disbelief, "How could you talk to me like that!"
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