Hu Gan ultimately did not discourage the two of them.
If they wanted to take disciples, they could try it themselves. What if they succeeded?
Naturally, they failed in the end, as the three girls politely declined.
In fact, if the three girls had not met Gu Yuena and Xue Ling after entering Jia Nan Academy, they likely would not even have considered joining the academy.
Within a quiet courtyard, the five girls sat around a stone table, drinking tea, chatting, and exchanging cultivation insights.
Upon first meeting Gu Yuena, even Gu Xun'er could not help but feel somewhat inferior.
Although Xun'er was also breathtakingly beautiful, she had not fully matured yet, and Gu Yuena's beauty and temperament could rank among the top three even among all the women.
After all, she had yet to take any pills capable of remaking one's body.
As they chatted, a slightly lazy voice suddenly rang out.
"Didn't expect all of you to be here."
The moment the voice fell, the chatting girls immediately reacted. They rose and gathered around him, delight blooming across their pretty faces.
"Brother Qi Lin!"
"A Lin!"
"Master!"
At that moment, even Gu Yuena, who had always been calm and indifferent, revealed a faint smile.
Surrounded by the girls, Qi Lin smiled as he greeted them one by one.
Then, Qi Lin looked at Gu Xun'er and patted her head.
"Xun'er, we've met again."
Gu Xun'er gave a soft, coquettish huff before speaking with a resentful look. "Yes, it's been almost two years. Brother Qi Lin didn't even know to visit Xun'er at the Xiao Family. Could it be that Xun'er is so unlikable to Brother Qi Lin?"
Although Qi Lin and Gu Xun'er had communicated through the Communication Token during this time, compared to chatting through it, Gu