Youyue sat by the campfire, holding a skewer of grilled meat in her hand. She took a small bite, and the aroma of the meat burst in her mouth. Her previously dull eyes regained some of their sparkle.
Lin Fan smiled and said, "Is it delicious? My master taught me how to make it."
Youyue nodded slightly, a rare smile appearing on her face, though it was somewhat forced. But compared to before, it was much better.
Su Chen tore off a piece of meat, put it in his mouth, chewed a few times, and swallowed it. He glanced at Youyue and asked, "Have you figured it out?"
After a long silence, Youyue finally nodded and said, "Mm."
She then added, "Thank you for saving me."
Su Chen replied calmly, "Because that kind of person wouldn't even risk their life. You're incredibly stupid."
Lin Fan, standing to the side, didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
He truly admired his master; his tone was anything but polite. Not only did he not comfort the person, but he also scolded them. Was he afraid the person would come to their senses?
Youyue's eyes were red-rimmed, and her voice trembled slightly as she said, "I... I just can't understand why she would do this..."
Su Chen handed the grilled meat to Lin Fan, saying, "In this world, pure emotions are extremely rare; there are only endless desires and struggles. The wickedness of the Human Heart far exceeds imagination. Everyone lives for their own interests; love and friendship can vanish in the face of self-interest. Don't be foolish enough to let emotions get the better of you again; it's not worth it."
Youyue stared at Su Chen, her expression exceptionally serious and earnest. "Then, do you deserve my trust?"
Lin Fan was slightly taken aback upon hearing this, then a smile crept onto his lips. He wanted to see how Su Chen would answer this sensitive question.
Su Chen didn't rush to respond. He slowly stood up and walked towards the bamboo house. "Believe it or not, it's up to you. There's no need to ask me."
As the last word fell, the door to the bamboo house was closed.
Lin Fan was dumbfounded. "You can do that?"
Youyue sat there in silence for a long time, and finally got up and left the bamboo forest without saying anything.
Yingtian Academy's recruitment of disciples is still two months away, so Su Chen needs to find a suitable vice dean within these two months.
Time was of the essence, and before dawn, Su Chen left Yingtian Academy.
In this world of cultivation, time seems to pass in the blink of an eye, and half a month has already gone by in a flash.
An ancient city, bustling and prosperous, has stood for five hundred years. Su Chen sat in a restaurant, holding a wine glass in his hand, looking out the window with a hint of helplessness in his eyes.
He searched for half a month, but still couldn't find a suitable person. It's not that he couldn't find anyone, but rather that he didn't find anyone he liked.
He either encountered capable people who were crazy and unreliable, because people with such abilities are usually a bit abnormal. Such people are definitely not suitable to serve as vice deans, otherwise the academy will definitely be in chaos.
Or they are the kind of people who are capable but extremely arrogant. They think they are great and look down on everyone, so they decisively refuse Su Chen's invitation.
Su Chen never asked for favors, and since he had refused, he didn't invite him again. To him, it was their loss that they refused him, and besides, Yingtian Academy didn't need such an arrogant person.
"Sigh~"
Su Chen sighed softly, then downed the wine in his glass in one gulp. "When will I ever meet a normal person?"
To be honest, this was the first time he had ever felt a headache because of something like this.
This is too difficult!
Nestled in a tranquil and secluded valley, surrounded by verdant mountains that resemble a sturdy barrier built by nature, the mountains rise and fall in waves, some steep and rugged, others gentle and rounded. Bathed in sunlight, they display different shades of green, like a vast landscape painting.
Outside the valley, a clear stream meanders through. The water flows gently, making a pleasant sound, and the sand and stones at the bottom and the small fish swimming can be clearly seen.
Su Chen walked along the stream, a few strands of silver hair fluttering in the wind, his handsome face showing signs of fatigue.
He was exhausted during this period, working almost non-stop, but he still couldn't find a suitable person. However, he did not give up. This time, he came to a force called Immortal Spirit Valley.
I've heard that this organization is primarily focused on alchemy, and everyone in it is Alchemist. The elders and the valley master are especially skilled in alchemy, far surpassing the abilities of ordinary Alchemist.
Su Chen came here this time to see how well the Valley Master of Immortal Spirit Valley was at alchemy. If possible, he would take her back with him. It is worth mentioning that the Valley Master of Immortal Spirit Valley is an extremely beautiful woman, known as one of the most beautiful fairies in the world.
Ahem Of course, Su Chen didn't have any other intentions. He simply wanted to recruit this Valley Master to be the Vice Dean of the Alchemy Institute...
"Help!" Just then, a cry for help came from ahead, the tone filled with extreme fear, indicating that someone had encountered some danger.
Su Chen raised an eyebrow, pondered briefly, and then disappeared from the spot.
Not far away, a girl collapsed to the ground, her eyes fixed on something ahead, filled with fear and despair.
The girl had a classic oval face with a small, delicate nose, making her look very playful and cute. Her long, silky green hair cascaded down, like the tenderest willow branches in spring.
At this moment, the girl's face was extremely pale, like a blank sheet of paper, and her body was trembling uncontrollably as she crawled backward with her hands and legs.
For in front of her stood a ferocious-looking Giant Yuan. The Giant Yuan was nearly a hundred feet tall, with a robust body, white fur, and a cruel and vicious gaze.
"Roar!"
The Giant Yuan roared, its terrifying sound shaking the heavens and earth, startling countless ferocious beasts in this land.
Bang!
Bang!
Bang...
The Giant Yuan walked towards the girl step by step, and with each step, the ground trembled and left a footprint.
The girl was terrified, her mind went blank, and she didn't know what to do. As the Giant Yuan drew closer, she thought of running away, but her body was limp and she had no strength to escape.
At that moment, the girl was filled with despair.
The girl sobbed incessantly, tears welling in her eyes, "Master... Master, your disciple is going to die..."
At this point, she finally lost control of her emotions and burst into tears on the spot.
The Giant Yuan wouldn't let the girl go just because she was pitiful. It patted its chest, roared, and leaped into the air. In mid-air, it clenched its fists and slammed them down hard on the girl.
It seems it intends to smash the girl into a pulp!
The girl was filled with despair, her eyes tightly shut, awaiting death.
Bang!
A loud bang!
The enormous Giant Yuan flew out instantly, crashing into several ancient trees before finally slamming into the mountainside.