Ms. Diviner: The Prodigal Daughter's Return

Chapter 1044: Chapter 1044: Such Big Talk—Aren’t You Afraid of Biting Your Tongue?

”Sigh, Young Master Mu is truly confident to say such things. With my strength, I’d be eager to flaunt a noble family background.” Tang Bufan said with admiration, not hiding his envy towards the noble family’s sons.

In the past, it was because of this reason that Mu Hanyan thought he was materialistic and looked down on him.

But now, Mu Hanyan’s mindset had matured a lot compared to before, and she no longer thought that way. She abandoned her prejudices and instead found Tang Bufan’s genuine nature, without pretense, much more endearing than those hypocrites who boast of nobility.

Although the path of a gentleman is unyielding, indifferent to wealth, if you can’t even fill your stomach while being disdainful of others’ luxurious lives, isn’t that ludicrous? (Rude words but sensible reasoning; we are all mundane people. If you are so impoverished that you can’t even eat and still proclaim money as dung, it is surely silly.)

”Don’t be too pessimistic. Actually, their talent isn’t necessarily much better than yours. They just come from wealthy families, consuming various elixirs and undergoing meridian clearing and marrow washing from a young age, and have powerful individuals assisting them in refining their meridians, which is why they are stronger than you now. If you had their background, your achievements today wouldn’t be inferior to theirs. As long as you work hard, there’s still a chance.” Mu Hanyan consoled him.

”Thank you, Young Master Mu, for your kind words, but being inferior is just being inferior. It’s wonderful to be selected, but if not, I will accept my fate.” Compared to before, Mu Hanyan’s reassurance seemed much more reliable; Tang Bufan expressed his gratitude, although he still obviously lacked confidence.

”Do you really want to get into Long Yan Academy?” Mu Hanyan sensed Tang Bufan’s despondency and asked seriously.

”Entering one of the Four Great Academies to cultivate has been my dream since childhood, and it is...my elders’ greatest hope for me.” A wispy gleam flashed in Tang Bufan’s eyes as he clenched his fist and said.

Mu Hanyan sighed slightly in her heart, knowing that Tang Bufan came from a poor background, orphaned at a young age, raised by his grandmother, who despite her frail body, lived frugally to support Tang Bufan’s cultivation. All of Tang Bufan’s cultivation resources were traded with the sweat and even the life of this old lady.

Tang Bufan’s greatest life dream was not just to enter one of the Four Great Academies but to achieve enough in cultivation to stand out, fulfilling his grandmother’s efforts and sacrifices. Unfortunately, in a previous life, he didn’t realize this wish before he met his end.

”If that’s the case, I might be able to think of a way.” Mu Hanyan’s heart stirred as she spoke.

”Young Master Mu, no need to console me. I’m actually not that fragile.” Tang Bufan replied with a bitter smile.

Although he knew Mu Hanyan’s background, he also knew that the Four Great Academies held extraordinary positions. Neither their prestige nor their strength would be inferior to the Eight Great Families, perhaps even surpassing them. Even if they gave face to the Mu Family, they would just make exceptions to admit a few Mu Family’s disciples, but how could they extend such lenience to outsiders?

”I’m not consoling you; I’m seriously telling you that while I can’t help with Long Yan Academy, if it’s one of the other three academies, I guarantee you can enter directly without participating in the selection.” Mu Hanyan replied.

What she meant, of course, was Zhengying Academy.

Back then, to conceal the truth about Exotic Beast Valley, Zhengying Academy’s hush money to Mu Hanyan and others included direct entry to Zhengying Academy.

However, due to Fourth Miss Zhao’s matter, Mu Hanyan and Zhao Sinin became deadly enemies, extorting Pang Dezong severely enough to earn his deep hatred. Hence, Mu Hanyan could never return to Zhengying Academy, nor did she ever regard it highly. In her past life, relying solely on herself, she cultivated to the Sword Saint Realm. Reborn, if she was to join an academy, it should be the leading Long Yan Academy, rather than Zhengying Academy, which felt humiliating.

Anyway, having obtained Cangxuan Cloud Silk, Mu Hanyan had already profited greatly, so she didn’t care about this entry ticket. Now witnessing Tang Bufan, she recalled this topic.

She might not value Zhengying Academy, but others did. Not only Tang Bufan, but many elite families from the county sought it earnestly.

This spot would be wasted otherwise, so she might as well give it to Tang Bufan.

Mu Hanyan made up her mind, yet the developments often exceeded her expectations, and soon she discovered this plan was going awry.

”Young Master Mu, are you serious?” Seeing Mu Hanyan’s sternness, Tang Bufan felt tempted, but soon, he said with a dark expression, ”But my family’s not well off; I fear we can’t afford any payment.”

He assumed that Mu Hanyan was likely planning to use money to make connections and get him into an academy. This trick wouldn’t work on Long Yan Academy, but given Mu Hanyan’s status, as long as she was willing to put substantial effort, it was not entirely impossible with the other three academies. Even if he couldn’t enter the inner academy, being an outer disciple would still be good.

Sadly, his family was too destitute to provide any financial support.

”No need for that; if you want to go, not one cent is required.” Mu Hanyan waved his hand, habitually displaying the Capital’s top playboy’s swagger.

Who just said they despised those inheriting a bit of family influence and flaunting their superiority everywhere? Huayue and others glanced at Lady Mu’s blatant playboy demeanor, speechless.

”Impossible, Young Master Mu, which academy are you talking about?” Tang Bufan looked at Mu Hanyan in disbelief.

If he hadn’t seen Mu Hanyan’s other side at Flying Peak and knew this person wasn’t as disgraceful as rumors, he would’ve suspected this might just be the playboy’s bluster.

Not only him, but even the surrounding people revealed skeptical expressions: Who are you, boasting this much, aren’t you afraid of biting your tongue?

”He’s talking about Zhengying Academy.” Before Mu Hanyan could answer, someone coldly interjected nearby.

Accompanied by more than a dozen elderly men donning the sword robes of Long Yan Academy mentors, Pang Dezong and Zhao Sinin strode leisurely.

The speaker was Zhao Sinin, though much time had passed, Zhao Sinin’s gaze towards Mu Hanyan was still full of animosity.

”Zhengying Academy!” Glaring at Zhao Sinin and Pang Dezong’s sword robes, Tang Bufan exclaimed.

If someone else had said it, he might still have doubts, but seeing these two, he had no further uncertainties.

Long Yan Academy, Zhengying Academy, An Teng Academy, Fenghua Academy, these Anyun Four Great Academies were all located near the Capital, so no matter which academy held admissions events, the others would come to observe.

Certainly, being invited by the academy to watch, meant one held unusual status.