Chapter 137: A Tempting Offer

In reality, it was simply because Elder Li had spoken too quickly, and Ji Tianxin was slowly digesting and processing his words.

Their decision to seek out Ji Tianxin had been the result of careful deliberation. The strength of this little girl was beyond doubt; as for that ferocious beast, even with it standing right before them, they dared not harbor any designs on it, nor could they. Furthermore, the creature now appeared to have already pledged its loyalty to a master. Since they could not claim it, they would simply make her one of their own. Adding a cultivator at the Return to Truth stage to their ranks, along with a beast that would undoubtedly grow into a terrifying force, was a profitable venture with no downside.

Moreover, if this girl was already at the Return to Truth stage at such a young age, her master—that so-called expert—must surely be someone standing at the pinnacle of the Tianwu Continent, perhaps even someone at the Unconditioned stage. Throughout the entire Tianwu Continent, experts who had reached the Unconditioned stage could be counted on one's fingers. Any master at that level was a figure who could traverse the continent at will. Therefore, they were now extremely eager to recruit Ji Tianxin.

However, observing the young girl's current demeanor, both Elder Li and Elder Du felt that things might not be going as planned.

"So, it is you two." Ji Tianxin had finished processing what Elder Li had said, and she finally remembered who these people were. No wonder the name "Yufeng Academy" sounded so familiar.

So, it was those two old men. Though she did not recall their faces, she remembered kicking two old codgers who had claimed to be from Yufeng Academy. It turned out to be them.

Elder Li and Elder Du exchanged glances. Did that mean everything they had just said had fallen on ears that did not even recognize them?

"You spoke too fast earlier; I have only just finished thinking," Ji Tianxin said, her brows knitting slightly.

"And now? Have you finished thinking?" Elder Li asked, seizing the moment.

Ji Tianxin nodded. "Yes. Not interested."

She had no interest in Yufeng Academy, nor did she have any desire to be a student. Even though she had once been an academic achiever who had completed nine years of compulsory education and been recommended for university.

With that, Ji Tianxin turned and prepared to leave with Suqing.

"We want to invite you to become a guest elder of our academy!" Elder Li shouted in haste. "You could occasionally serve as a teacher as well!"

Elder Du could not help but chime in, "Yufeng Academy is filled with spiritual plants and herbs, and the spiritual energy is abundant. As a guest elder or teacher of our academy, you would be free to use them and come to practice there at any time."

"That’s right, that’s right! Not only are there spiritual plants and herbs, but there are also many rare treasures available only to Yufeng Academy personnel," Elder Li added urgently.

Yufeng Academy was indeed wealthy and powerful, offering many tempting conditions that would move even the elders of major sects. At this moment, however, they had set aside their pride, resorting to such shallow and blunt tactics to entice Ji Tianxin.

To their surprise, Ji Tianxin paused.

"I can take whatever I want?" Ji Tianxin was more interested in the spiritual plants and treasures they mentioned. The primary reason was that the spiritual energy in this continent was too thin, making spiritual plants, herbs, and rare treasures incredibly scarce. Hearing that Yufeng Academy had rich spiritual energy and plenty of treasures was what finally piqued her interest. After all, having some refined medicinal pills on hand would be quite convenient.

"Yes, you can take whatever you like. As long as you become a guest elder of our Yufeng Academy!" Elder Li declared immediately.

Ji Tianxin asked, "And I would have to teach your students?"

"You may do as you please; it is fine if you do not teach at all," Elder Du said in a deep, earnest tone.