Release the Heroine, Let Me Handle This

Chapter 61: Running Away with the Disciple?

"So, what brings you here?" Ye Wenxin held back a laugh, returning to a serious expression.

"Well, Miss Wenxin, do you need any more followers?" Gu Aotian asked awkwardly, having heard rumors from the chubby one about Ye Wenxin recruiting followers.

Not only did Ye Wenxin recruit followers, but she also provided them with pills and healing. Lacking both a mentor and resources, Gu Aotian decided to seek Ye Wenxin's help.

"I don't."

"What?" Gu Aotian was taken aback. He had assumed that his relationship with Ye Wenxin would earn him a place among her followers, but she rejected him outright.

"With your current skills, you can join the upcoming recruitment at the Lian Dan Bieyuan (Alchemy Courtyard). Wouldn't it be better to refine your own pills?" Ye Wenxin suggested, offering Gu Aotian an opportunity.

Ling Jue was likely one of Gu Aotian's future harem members. Although Ye Wenxin was reluctant to part with such a gentle sister figure, Gu Aotian could be a positive influence on Ling Jue. Ye Wenxin needed to guide Gu Aotian onto the path of an alchemist, as she couldn't provide him with resources.

"You're right, I misspoke." Gu Aotian regained his composure, realizing he had become overly reliant on Ye Wenxin like the others.

"But I can lend you some pills in advance. You can pay me back once you've made your own," Ye Wenxin offered, tempting him with pills.

"No, I'll rely on my own efforts. Thank you, Miss Wenxin, for reminding me of what I've been neglecting lately." Gu Aotian composed himself, having been disheartened by Feng Ya's indifference over the past month. Ye Wenxin's rejection reignited his original resolve. After thanking her, he left quickly.

Ye Wenxin remained, her gaze fixed on the distant Lian Dan Bieyuan.

Though it wasn't far, Ling Jue hadn't visited her since wearing that dress. Ye Wenxin wanted to see Ling Jue, but as an outer disciple, she couldn't enter the inner sect's Alchemy Courtyard.

Fortunately, the Alchemy Courtyard's new recruitment was about to begin. Unlike before, this time it was open to all disciples.

Cangyu Zong (Cangyu Sect) must be anxious, eager to train an alchemy teacher before Ling Jue left. Otherwise, why open it to everyone?

The news spread like wildfire through Cangyu Zong, with everyone eager to secure one of the hundred spots.

Perhaps that's why Ling Jue hadn't sought her out, or maybe she was still upset and avoiding her. Whatever the reason, Ye Wenxin didn't dwell on it. Continuing on, she encountered a lecherous outer sect senior.

"Where are you headed, pretty junior sister?"

"Oh, to teach my grandson"

"Grandson? Teach?" The unfamiliar senior was bewildered, then saw Ye Wenxin pull out a set of silver needles from her storage.

"Ah!" His scream echoed throughout Cangyu Zong, a sound that had become a daily occurrence in the outer sect...

"Big Sis, don't you think they've been steering clear of us lately?" In the crowded dining hall, a large empty space surrounded Ye Wenxin and her group. This common area for outer sect disciples revolved around Ye Wenxin like a circle.