After Senior Han Yue left the Moon Spirit's residence, she walked toward the area where this year's new students were located.
Upon arriving at the new students' territory, Senior Han Yue stopped a few female new students. "Junior, do you know where Xiao Tian lives?"
At first, the girl was slightly startled by being suddenly stopped. But when she heard the question about their leader and saw the senior student token on Senior Han Yue, her expression immediately became wary. This year's new students had a very poor impression of the senior students. They had been oppressed and exploited by the senior students ever since they joined the Inner Academy, and it was Xiao Tian who had rescued them from their predicament.
"Who are you, and why are you looking for Senior Xiao Tian?" one of the girls in a white dress asked sternly.
"My name is Han Yue, and Xiao Tian is my friend. I'm looking for him to discuss something," Senior Han Yue said gently. She was well aware of the current situation between new and old students. When she had first entered the Inner Academy, hadn't she been in a similar, or even worse, situation? A portion of the Fire Energy she had painstakingly earned had to be handed over before she even had a chance to use it. It wasn't until her strength grew that she escaped that kind of life.
"You're not pursuing our leader, are you?" The girl looked at her suspiciously, and Senior Han Yue's normally cool face suddenly felt a little hot.
Although he was indeed very handsome — both beautiful and masculine — she hadn't taken a liking to any man yet. She planned to live alone for the rest of her life.
"You've misunderstood. He and I are friends."
"Go straight from here, turn left ahead, and the pavilion at the end is the headquarters of our Boundless Gate. Brother Tian is there." The girl turned and pointed the way for Senior Han Yue.
Senior Han Yue thanked her and turned to leave.
Suddenly, she heard the voices of those girls. "That Senior is so beautiful, and she looks great with Brother Tian. Friends — boyfriend and girlfriend are also friends, right?"
"You're asking for it! If Senior Xun'er hears that, she'll spank your little butt. But Senior Hu Jia would definitely laugh her head off if she heard it."
When Senior Han Yue heard these words, her cool demeanor became hard to maintain. Finally, she took a deep breath and quickly left. If she heard anything more, she would be completely flustered.
When Senior Han Yue arrived at the headquarters of Boundless Gate, she was surprised to see that it was no less impressive than her own pavilion.
"Is this the treatment for a genius?"
Senior Han Yue also noticed that many passersby cast respectful glances at the place.
Just as she was about to knock, a voice came directly into her mind. "Senior Han Yue, please come in directly."
Hearing Xiao Tian's voice, Senior Han Yue's heart was thrown into turmoil. This new Junior Xiao Tian was indeed very strong.
Senior Han Yue pushed the door open, walked through the courtyard, and upon entering the main hall, she saw Xiao Tian sitting inside.
"I knew the magpies were chirping incessantly today. It turns out a distinguished guest has arrived. Senior Han Yue looks even more radiant. Please, have a seat." Xiao Tian pointed to a chair nearby and smiled gently.
"Junior Xiao Tian, your mouth is truly as if smeared with honey. You're so eloquent." Senior Han Yue still maintained a very cool expression on the surface, but the corners of her mouth curved up slightly. As a woman, who doesn't want to be praised, especially when the one praising her is such a handsome man?
"Senior, you flatter me. I'm merely stating the facts. May I ask what brings Senior to see this Junior this time?" Xiao Tian poured Senior Han Yue a cup of tea and asked softly.
He wasn't confident enough to believe that a cool-headed person, who didn't even have a particular interest in men, would come over just to chat with him without a specific reason.
"I heard that Junior has recently clashed with the Bai Gang, and even arranged a duel, so I wanted to ask what happened." Upon hearing Xiao Tian's words, Senior Han Yue didn't intend to beat around the bush and asked directly.
"Indeed, Bai Cheng and I have scheduled a duel in the Arena tomorrow. Senior, are you interested in coming to watch?" Xiao Tian chuckled softly, looking at Senior Han Yue.
"Looking at Junior Xiao Tian, it seems you're not worried about tomorrow's duel at all? Bai Cheng is a Six-star Dou Ling, and not one who just broke through. He's also ranked thirty-fourth on the strong ranking and has many tricks up his sleeve. How did you end up clashing with him?" Senior Han Yue looked at Xiao Tian's confident demeanor, which didn't seem forced but rather carried an air of certainty.
"It's not as if the Bai Gang started trouble just today. We decided to retaliate only after we could no longer tolerate it. We didn't instigate this. As for Bai Cheng, I'm confident I can handle him."
Senior Han Yue took a sip of tea after hearing Xiao Tian's words, her eyes constantly sizing him up. "It seems a Six-star Dou Ling isn't even in Junior's eyes. I suppose Junior also intends to use this opportunity to make a statement and establish himself in the Inner Academy. Then my strength probably isn't even worth your notice. In that case, Senior will have to rely on Junior's care in the future."
A hint of helplessness appeared on Senior Han Yue's face. This Junior in front of her seemed to be no ordinary person. Although his words were gentle, they carried a great deal of pride. One can have pride, but not arrogance. When a person becomes arrogant, he is ruined.
"Then I suppose I've made this trip for nothing. However, Junior must not be careless. No one on the strong ranking is simple. They all have their own hidden tricks. Those people are cunning." Senior Han Yue gave Xiao Tian a deep look and sincerely reminded him.
"Junior will keep Senior's words in mind."
After discussing the serious matters, Xiao Tian and Senior Han Yue relaxed and chatted, during which they also mentioned that the Inner Academy would not interfere with the disbandment of a faction.
Just as the two were chatting happily, a rustle of footsteps was heard. In Senior Han Yue's gaze, a woman in a light purple dress with an elegant temperament walked down the stairs.
"Xun'er, you've come at a good time. Let me introduce you — this is the founder of the academy's Moon Spirit, Senior Han Yue." Xiao Tian saw Xun'er come down and introduced Senior Han Yue to her.
"Senior Han Yue."
"Junior Xun'er."
Xun'er came and sat quietly beside Xiao Tian. Senior Han Yue also secretly observed the girl who was rumored to be Xiao Tian's girlfriend. Her appearance was indeed exceptionally striking. Senior Han Yue herself was slightly inferior to her, and her temperament was also very noble and elegant.
"Senior Han Yue, you keep looking at Xun'er. Is there something wrong with Xun'er?" Xun'er noticed Senior Han Yue's gaze occasionally sweeping over her.
"I heard that Junior Xun'er is as beautiful as a celestial being, so I specifically came to find you — to take a look and also to ask if you're interested in joining our Moon Spirit." Senior Han Yue mainly observed Xun'er because she had been teased twice in one day, which had sparked a little curiosity, and she had even made a comparison.
"Senior, isn't this inappropriate? You're trying to poach someone right in front of me." Xiao Tian looked at Senior Han Yue teasingly.
"I appreciate Senior's invitation, but I still prefer to be in Brother Tian's Boundless Gate. Besides, I don't think Senior came specifically to find me, did you? If you were here for me, you wouldn't have talked to Brother Tian for so long first. Who would poach someone right in front of the faction leader? I assume you came this time for the matter between Boundless Gate and the Bai Gang, right?" Xun'er covered her mouth and chuckled, realizing that Senior Han Yue's invitation was not entirely genuine.
Senior Han Yue saw how intelligent Xun'er was, and a hint of subtle embarrassment appeared on her cool face. "Since Junior Xiao Tian is so confident about this match, then Senior also looks forward to Junior's victory. I won't disturb you any longer. Farewell."
Senior Han Yue's mind kept replaying the words of her Moon Spirit members and those girls she had encountered earlier, making her feel completely uncomfortable. After smiling and bowing to the two, she left the hall.
After Senior Han Yue's figure had completely disappeared, Xun'er looked at Xiao Tian teasingly. "I never thought Brother Tian would be so charming. You've only just entered the Inner Academy, and you've already met one of the most stunning women in the Inner Academy. What great charm you have~!"