Ms. Diviner: The Prodigal Daughter's Return-Chapter 1094: Too Naive

"This Jiang Qiling, I thought she had some brains, but it seems she’s not much at all. Does she think that without anyone helping us, we can’t survive in Long Yan Academy?" Jiang Yuzhe said disdainfully.

Given this situation, they don’t need to guess who is behind the scenes.

Nevertheless, the former Big Playboy Mu was not well regarded in Heishi City or in the Capital, so he didn’t pay much attention to such situations, having seen plenty before.

"Don’t underestimate her. In Long Yan Academy, if you can’t interact with other disciples, you won’t be completely stranded, but it’s definitely detrimental to your future cultivation," Tan Yu said.

"Oh, what do you mean by that?" Jiang Yuzhe asked, puzzled.

"It’s a long story, but you’ll know soon enough," Tan Yu replied.

Indeed, Mu Hanyan and the others quickly realized that though Jiang Qiling’s little tricks seem futile, they can be truly vexing at times.

For example, right now, they don’t even know where to report or where their master Gong Hongru resides. They want to ask someone, but everyone avoids them as soon as they see them. Who would dare to engage them?

"By the way, why are you still following us?" Mu Hanyan asked Tan Yu with curiosity.

While everyone avoided any connection with them, Tan Yu kept following them, looking somewhat excited.

"Actually, I don’t want to follow you either, but if I don’t, do you know how to find Wenjian Valley?" Tan Yu laughed, speaking seemingly begrudgingly but without any trace of reluctance on his face.

"Wenjian Valley?" Mu Hanyan looked at Tan Yu, puzzled.

"Wenjian Valley is Lord Gong’s residence, and will be your future home," Tan Yu explained.

"How do you know?" Mu Hanyan was even more intrigued.

When they first met, Tan Yu obviously didn’t know their identity and background. Qiu Zizhong did mention it to Jiang Qiling, but he used Gathering Qi Transmission, and even her strong and sensitive Six Senses found it hard to eavesdrop. Tan Yu shouldn’t have such skills.

"Because I can barely be considered a person from Wenjian Valley." As he spoke, Tan Yu took out a token, which looked somewhat similar to the token in Mu Hanyan’s hand.

"So you’re a senior." Mu Hanyan said with a smile.

Initially, she called Tan Yu senior just because they were both disciples of Long Yan Academy. Seeing this token, she realized he was indeed from Wenjian Valley, and genuinely began to feel a sense of camaraderie.

"Please, don’t refer to me as senior. The title is more than I deserve. I’m not really a disciple of Long Yan Academy; I’m at best an Outer Disciple, my status is equivalent to a servant in the academy. Just call me by my name, otherwise if people hear, I don’t know how they’ll ridicule me." Tan Yu quickly said.

"Does Long Yan Academy have Outer Disciples?" Mu Hanyan was surprised.

"Long Yan Academy recruits disciples only once every few years, no more than a hundred each time. Those who can pass the assessment are invariably elites from various families or exceptionally talented civilians, so naturally the tutors need not be served by them.

Thus, during each recruitment, some youth with passable aptitude are selected, or some tutors may recruit promising youth as assistants. It’s said they are Outer Disciples but they’re actually servants and laborers.

Of course, even as servants, they serve the academy’s tutors. If lucky, they may receive some guidance or attend the tutors’ lectures. If really fortunate, a tutor might take them in as a disciple, so despite their low status, many descendants from ordinary families and civilians still eagerly pursue this opportunity. 𝚏𝕣𝐞𝗲𝐰𝕖𝐛𝐧𝕠𝕧𝚎𝚕.𝐜𝚘𝗺

But if luck isn’t on their side and they’re not chosen by a tutor, they will have to leave the academy after ten years." Tan Yu’s expression showed a hint of melancholy as he spoke.

Mu Hanyan finally understood. It’s no wonder Tan Yu mentioned he’s about to leave the academy. His ten-year term must be up, and he hasn’t been taken in by Gong Hongru, so he has to leave.

It was clear he didn’t want to leave the academy like this, but Long Yan Academy has its rules and Mu Hanyan was powerless to change them.

"Is there no other way to stay?" Mu Hanyan asked sympathetically.

Though they’re not well acquainted, she could tell Tan Yu was cheerful and kind-hearted, and leaving Long Yan Academy like this seemed a pity.

Even as Outer Disciples, Mu Hanyan hadn’t heard of the existence of Outer Disciples in Long Yan Academy. Once they leave the academy, nobody admits their identity. If they learned something, it’s fine, but if they gained nothing, it’s just a wasted decade.

"Well, unless Master Gong is willing to take me as a disciple, there’s no other way." Tan Yu shook his head, clearly without hope.

It’s understandable. Gong Hongru is one of the academy’s top three masters and has never taken a disciple. Mu Hanyan is the first, so he didn’t dare expect such luck.

"I’ll plead for you then, see if Master can keep you." Mu Hanyan wanted to help, though she dared not promise lightly.

Gong Hongru is known for being fair and impartial. He only accepted Huayue and the others due to Wenren Qingqiu’s provocation, so she wasn’t sure she could persuade him.

"Thank you then." Tan Yu politely said, but wasn’t overly excited.

Mu Hanyan might not understand the nature of Lord Gong, but Tan Yu knew very well. In his view, Mu Hanyan even with exceptional aptitude, was extremely lucky to be accepted by Lord Gong. Expecting influence over his decisions wasn’t realistic.

Tan Yu was even a bit worried that Mu Hanyan, being spoiled and unaware, might offend Lord Gong. If she irked him, and was expelled from the academy upon joining his disciples, wouldn’t he have harmed her!

As they walked and chatted, they soon arrived at Wenjian Valley.

The valley was deep and tranquil. From afar, Mu Hanyan felt the power of heaven and earth gathering in the valley, yet it was gentle and soft.

In fact, the power of heaven and earth within Long Yan Academy was comparable to that of the cultivation blessed lands deep within the Longyan Mountains, and within Wenjian Valley, it was more than twice as strong compared to other parts of the academy.

No wonder Long Yan Academy has long been revered as a holy place by cultivators, not for its heritage or the strength of its tutors, but just for this heaven and earth power, enough to draw many. Coupled with good cultivation methods and ample resources, cultivation here is twice as effective.

"Besides you and Master, who else is in Wenjian Valley?" Mu Hanyan asked.

"There are two brothers, one named Gu Yushu, and the other named Gu Linfeng. You’ll meet them soon." Tan Yu replied.

"Yushu Linfeng, lovely names." Mu Hanyan blurted out.

Though she hadn’t seen them, just hearing their names, Mu Hanyan could imagine their charisma.

Soon, Mu Hanyan found herself being too naive.

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