Chapter 7: The Most Beautiful Scholar of Miaolun School — Ayexia!

Chapter Seven: The Most Beautiful Scholar of Miaolun School — Ayexia!

"Ayexia is back!"

"How long has it been since she returned?"

"Tsk tsk tsk, she looks even more beautiful again. She really deserves the title of the number one beauty of the Miaolun Sect!"

"It's a shame, though, that her research topic is so expensive, and without any family background, she really doesn't dare to proceed with it."

"..."

As the small beauty entered the gates of the Holy Order, the surrounding scholars cast longing glances at her.

Ayexia, also known as Dili Yaxi of the Miaolun School, is a junior scholar.

Her research focuses on the self-regulating organization, Khaenri'ah.

To study this topic, she often had to venture into the field to investigate those dangerous self-regulatory agencies.

This is no easy feat for a frail woman who couldn't even overpower a chicken.

As a result, every time she went out, she needed to hire an adventurer to escort her, which required a lot of Mora to sustain.

Not only does her research demand money for publishing commissions, but even investigating the self-regulating agencies involves hefty expenses.

And today...

She had finally exhausted all her family's savings.

Her parents had no choice but to squeeze out more Mora for her!

If there was no more money, her research would have to be suspended!

She is the only hope of the family!

She is the only one in the family to become a junior scholar!

Once she successfully graduates and becomes a Tuo Sado (official scholar), she'll be able to continue her studies at the Academy of the Holy Order and even have the chance to become a sage in the future!

Once she becomes a Habandha, she'll no longer live in such poverty!

However, to graduate as a junior scholar, one must complete a dissertation on a specific topic.

If the research is halted, the existing information simply won't be enough for her to finish the thesis.

Her only option now was to "ask her supervisor for research funding."

But getting funds from the tutor who had harassed students before might not be easy.

Ayexia reached the door of her tutor's research room and knocked lightly.

A greasy voice came from inside: "Come in."

Taking a deep breath, Ayexia forced a cheerful smile and opened the door.

Behind the desk sat a fat old man.

He was almost bald, with a thin mustache on his lip, giving him a sly appearance.

"Mr. Karati, I'm back."

"Ah, isn't it Ayexia?"

Karati, who had been slouched in his chair, suddenly perked up, a grin spreading across his chubby cheeks.

"Come, sit down! How's your thesis coming along?"

Seeing Karati approach with his belly sticking out, Ayexia instinctively shrank back, forcing a smile as she said, "Mentor, I've encountered some difficulties in my research and would like to request some research funding…"

"Ah, I see."

Karati noticed Ayexia's discomfort, a flicker of dissatisfaction crossing his eyes, but he quickly masked it.

Feigning embarrassment, he said, "Ayexia, it hasn't been easy to approve funding requests from the Holy Order recently…"

"However, it's not entirely impossible."

"Professor, please help me! I'm just a bit of information away from finishing the thesis!"

Karati twirled his mustache and rubbed it, his eyes lingering on Ayexia's snow-white neck. "Ayexia, you may have heard that it's been three years since I last took a concubine."

"You are a beautiful, intelligent, and sensible woman, and I admire you greatly…"

"Mr. Karati!"

Ayexia clenched the hem of her clothes with both hands, cutting off Karati's words. "Right now, I'm only focused on academic matters and have no interest in discussing marriage."

"Hahaha…"

Karati wasn't in a hurry, laughing as he said, "Ayexia, you're a smart girl; you should think about it more."

"No matter how well-written your thesis is, I will ultimately have to approve it…"

"Do you understand?"

"You!"

Ayexia's face turned pale, her eyes trembling.

She knew her life might be over!

Junior scholars must have their theses approved, or they won't be able to continue their studies at the Holy Order Academy.

In other words, her academic career would be entirely over!

Everything her family had invested in her would be lost forever!

"Ayexia, I'm not in a rush. You can think it over carefully."

"As long as you agree, even if the work you submit is garbage, I'll let it pass."

Karati casually stood up, returned to the recliner behind the desk, and calmly sipped his tea.

He knew Ayexia was born into poverty and that her family had exhausted all resources to support her studies.

According to his investigation, Ayexia's household had likely been completely drained by now.

In other words, there was no retreat for her; her only way forward was to continue studying.

So Ayexia would definitely agree.

"Oh? Want to go back and think about it?"

"Don't worry, I'm in no rush."

"Tomorrow!"

"Give me your answer by tomorrow, or your thesis…"

Seeing Ayexia's sudden silence as she walked toward the door without a word, Karati didn't care.

Ayexia left the academic building in a daze, her mind filled with Karati's disgusting expression.

She couldn't help but start thinking about those painful images.

'Is it really for academic purposes…?'

Just as Ayexia was losing hope, a message suddenly popped up on her Void Terminal.

[Announcement to all people of Sumeru.]

[Huge reward for hiring a wife...]

A notification appeared, immediately catching Ayexia's attention.

A huge reward for hiring a wife?

People from Khaenri'ah!?

Ayexia seemed confused, and just as she was about to ask someone, she saw a familiar face.

Her friend, also a scholar.

But at the moment, she seemed to be grumbling about something.

Ayexia quickly stepped forward to ask.

"Huh? You don't know?"

"A Carrion named Ye Xi issued a commission at the Adventurers' Guild!"

"That master is incredibly rich, and the scholar's salary is 15 million! Plus another 15 million after giving birth!"

"Too bad he's a Carrion…"

After hearing what her friend said, Ayexia was shocked by the words [1500w Mora]!

1500w!

The funds she needed now were only half a million!

Instead of giving that vile Karati anything in exchange for half a million, why not trade it for 15 million!

With that money, she wouldn't run out of funds when she sought promotion to Habandha in the future!

And besides, the man is from Khaenri'ah!

Perhaps she could gain valuable academic knowledge!

Thinking about this, Ayexia made her decision: "I'm going to find Master Ye Xi!"

"Ayexia, are you crazy!"

Her friend seemed shocked. "Didn't you hear the Void's announcement?"

"The child born will turn into a monster! And the other party is an old monster over five hundred years old!"

Ayexia ignored her friend's warning and walked straight out of the gates of the Holy Order…

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