The Crown Prince's Difficulties with Anli

On the official opening day, the next morning, all the disciples arrived at the academy's plaza early, awaiting the opening ceremony.

Meng Anli had previously been in the Fire element Class Shen.

Lu Yao, who had always focused on medicine, was in the Medicine Class Shen on the other side.

The two parted ways upon reaching the plaza.

Meng Anli temporarily stood with the disciples of the Fire element Class, planning to speak with the Dean after the opening ceremony to inform him that her inner core was now water element.

The disciples of the Fire element Class Shen saw her arrive and asked about her with concern.

Meng Anli felt a warmth in her heart, but also a sense of bewilderment.

These fellow students cared about her, so why did her father, brother, and blood-related sister want to kill her?

She immediately pushed the question aside.

Regardless of their motives, she wanted revenge, so why bother thinking about their thoughts?

She might as well use the time to cultivate more.

She stood there, guiding spiritual energy to circulate slowly within her body.

The opening ceremony began with the dean speaking first, followed by outstanding teachers and outstanding disciples.

As Meng Anli completed a small cycle of circulating spiritual energy, she heard the dean speaking.

She thought the dean was about to give his concluding remarks and announce the end.

However, the dean then brought her up, "Regarding the recent events within the academy, I believe everyone has heard. I am deeply saddened by Meng Anli's misfortune. But this academy is a place for learning and cultivation. Since Meng Anli has lost her inner core, we cannot allow her to remain in the Fire element Class Shen."

All the disciples turned to look at Meng Anli in an uproar.

Some showed sympathy, some were eager to watch the drama unfold, and some felt it was only right.

Meng Anli looked at the dean, wondering if he intended to expel her.

Why hadn't he said anything yesterday? Why say it now when all the disciples were present?

Was it a spur-of-the-moment decision last night?

Or was he instigated by someone?

Meng Anli couldn't think of anyone else, so it had to be the Crown Prince.

The dean avoided her gaze and asked the teachers in the front row, "Since Meng Anli passed the entrance test and has not committed any major offense, she cannot be expelled arbitrarily. Therefore, which of you is willing to take Meng Anli into your class?"

The teachers all lowered their heads, none of them speaking.

After all, there would be tests of varying difficulty in the future, as well as competitions with other academies. Who would want to take a "waste" into their class? Wouldn't that lower the class's overall standard?

Meng Anli understood and intended to reveal that she already had an inner core.

Just as she was about to speak, the dean began calling out names, "Teacher Liu, how about taking her into your class?"

Teacher Liu waved his hands repeatedly, "Our class is Fire element. She won't understand, and our disciples are already at full capacity. We really can't fit anyone else."

The Dean called out again, "Teacher Zhang, what about your class?"

Teacher Zhang also said with difficulty, "I also sympathize with her situation, but our Water class is also at full capacity. There's no room for her. Perhaps you should ask other teachers."

The dean truly went down the list, asking each one.

Meng Anli's expression slowly turned cold. This was a repeated humiliation.

She abandoned the idea of revealing that she had an inner core.

She didn't want to stay in an academy controlled by the Crown Prince.

She would go to the North Sea and beg Yuan Tuo to be her master.

But Lu Yao probably wouldn't be able to stand it.

She looked at Lu Yao.

Lu Yao had her mouth covered by her fellow disciples and was gesturing frantically.

Her large eyes were red with anger. When her gaze met Meng Anli's, her eyes welled up, with tears about to fall.

It was concern for her.

Meng Anli's eyes also became moist. She shook her head at Lu Yao, then smiled at her, signaling her to rest assured.

Only then did Lu Yao calm down.

After asking everyone, the dean looked at Meng Anli with some regret. "Anli, it's not that the academy doesn't want you, but rather that no teacher is willing to take you in. You see..."

Meng Anli was about to announce her withdrawal from the academy.

At the same moment, the Crown Prince adjusted his robes. She must be feeling desperate right now, he thought.

The Crown Prince walked out triumphantly, intending to play the role of the hero saving the damsel.

A commanding voice approached from a distance, "Then I will be her teacher. What do you think, Dean?"