Indeed, Han Yue also kepts the journal!
With his sharp senses, Xiao Ting noticed Han Yue's body stiffen for an instant.
Even if he had written about her in the Journal, she might have been mentally prepared and chosen not to reveal her identity.
But when she saw that she had written about her sister Han Xue, she could no longer hide her shock.
Of course, Xiao Ting would never make this public. Xun Er, his devoted childhood friend; the Medusa Queen who would follow the man she chose until death; the gentle Little Fairy Doctor whose longest confession was "I want to be your companion"; even the loyal and deeply grateful Qing Lin—they had all desperately tried to hide the fact that they could see the Journal.
This proved they were under some kind of restriction that could endanger both themselves and him.
Therefore, unless he was certain no harm would come to anyone, he could only pretend not to know.
…
[In the original story, Han Yue served as a supporting character who connected many plotlines. She first met Xiao Yan in front of the Blazing Sky Qi Refining Tower. When attacked by the Snow Demon Sky Ape, she was saved after he mastered Three Thousand Thunder Illusion. Later, she reunited with Dou Emperor Xiao Yan in Tian Bei City of the Central Plains and asked for help resolving a family crisis—highlighting the three growth stages of Brother Yan.]
Han Yue: "…"
As Xun Er said, Heavenly Silkworm Potato doesn't understand BTTH.
The Battle Qi Continent isn't just Xiao Yan's world—it belongs to everyone. Hmph!
…
[Compared to her, Han Xue was far more important. She also played a significant role, highlighting the third brother's grateful personality.]
[Brother Yan, who learned about Three Thousand Burning Flames from Ye Xin Lan, made up his mind and traveled to the Central Plains through a space wormhole. Unfortunately, he encountered a space storm and was teleported to the northern wilderness of the Central Plains, where he was saved by the passing Han Xue.]
[On the way back to the Han family, Han Xue encountered the demon snake Xia Mang. The third brother drove Xia Mang away with soul power. Later, because of the Three Thousand Lightning Movement incident, Brother Yan was hunted by the Wind Lightning Pavilion. To eliminate him, the pavilion besieged the Han family. Brother Yan stepped forward and saved them.]
[In the end, after Brother Yan destroyed the Wind Lightning Pavilion, the Han family seized its territory and became the new overlord of the northern Central Plains.]
…
After recording this thought, Xiao Ting stopped writing. This alone changed the attitudes of Xun Er and the other girls toward Han Yue.
The sisters Han Yue and Han Xue were both ice-attribute cultivators, perfectly suited to inherit the Ice River Valley's legacy.
Because of the Little Fairy Doctor's Woeful Poison Body and the Xiao family's connection to Burning Flame Valley, a future clash with Ice River Valley was inevitable.
The most famous forces in the Central Plains were One Hall, One Tower, Two Sects, Three Valleys, and Four Pavilions—intentionally distributed across the five regions.
Among the Four Pavilions, Ten Thousand Sword Pavilion, Falling Star Pavilion, Yellow Spring Pavilion, and Wind Lightning Pavilion dominated the east, west, south, and north respectively.
In reality, the eastern region was controlled by Ancient Clans (limiting Ten Thousand Sword Pavilion), while the western region was dominated by the Hall of Souls / Hun Clan (limiting Yellow Spring Pavilion).
Supported by the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan, Wind Lightning Pavilion developed smoothly in the north. Thunder Venerable was determined to surpass Falling Star Pavilion and become leader of the four pavilions.
Among the Three Valleys, Ice River Valley sat on the border between central and northern regions, adjacent to Wind Lightning Pavilion and the Pill Region.
Burning Flame Valley lay in the southwest of the central region, bordering west and south.
Sound Valley occupied the southeast of the central region, adjacent to east and south.
Among the Two Sects, Flower Sect was in the northwest of the central region, next to west and north. Further northwest lay the Northwest Continent—the reason Yun Yun and her disciples joined Flower Sect after leaving the Jia Ma Empire.
Profound Sky Sect sat at the intersection of south and central regions, adjacent to Falling Star Pavilion and the Pill Region.
Geographically, it was important for the northern region to have its own representative.
"Xun Er, tomorrow you, the Little Fairy Doctor, and Qing Lin come to the inner court. I'll publicly refine a 4th-rank pill and leave it for you."
Xiao Ting spoke with Xun Er and the others.
The three girls smiled and agreed on the surface, but in the group chat they were already watching the show.
[Han Yue]: In the story, Xiao Yan saved my life and my sister saved his. I think she must have a side story, so I have to write her a letter.
[Feng Qing Er]: Ah, the future overlord of the northern Central Plains.
[Han Yue]: I don't have that kind of courage. My Han family doesn't either.
[Feng Qing Er]: So what Xiao Ting wrote in the Journal is fake?
[Han Yue]: But this has nothing to do with my Han family. It's the Wind Lightning Pavilion fighting Xiao Yan. We just picked up the remnants.
[Feng Qing Er]: …
[Tang Huo Er]: The reason is that Xiao Yan learned Three Thousand Lightning Movement and succeeded. When Wind Lightning Pavilion found out, they started harassing him. Qing Er, you should be able to mediate a little.
[Feng Qing Er]: Theoretically yes, but something feels off. Behind Wind Lightning Pavilion stands my Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan. I can't just watch Xiao Yan destroy it.
[Zi Yan]: So your Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan is also Xiao Yan's enemy? With the Journal in hand, you should have known this in advance and avoided it.
[Cao Ying]: Xiao Ting mentioned the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit. Xiao Yan probably took it and cut ties with your clan.
[Xun Er]: As you know, if you don't harbor ill will toward Brother Xiao Ting, the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan can escape its original misfortune. Misty Cloud Sect is proof.
[Yun Yun]: … I agree, as someone who experienced the same.
[Feng Qing Er]: I understand. I look down on everyone else, but I can't look down on Xiao Ting, who possesses world-seeing eyes and insight beyond the Battle Qi Continent.
…
The girls chatted while handling their tasks.
Xiao Ting greeted Xun Er and the other two, then returned to the inner court.
…
The next morning, many elders gathered early at the Blazing Sky Qi Refining Tower.
Students found it strange. After asking around, they learned the reason from alchemy department students and were shocked.
"I reached Dou Practitioner at sixteen. How did a two-star Dou King train like this?"
"Strictly speaking, he's not even fifteen yet. Terrifying. Even past graduates never had this kind of ability."
"The current number one on the power ranking, Mighty King, was brought back by the Great Elder and trained for years, yet he's still only early-stage Dou King."
"The scariest part is that this person is also a 4th-rank alchemist! He immersed himself in alchemy, reached 4th rank, and still trained to this level… really…"
They hadn't met Xiao Ting yet, but rumors about him had already spread.
As time passed, more and more students gathered in front of the tower.
Outer academy vice-dean Hu Gan brought Ruo Ling, Xun Er, Little Fairy Doctor, Qing Lin, Han Yue, and Xiao Yan into the inner academy.
Shortly after they arrived, a purple light point suddenly appeared in the distant sky. It flashed like lightning, rapidly expanded, and landed in front of the Blazing Sky Qi Refining Tower.
The newcomer was tall and upright, with a slightly childish face, wearing the black robe unique to alchemists and a 4th-rank badge on his chest.
Delicate features, excellent bone structure, thick eyebrows, and large, bright eyes full of special charm.
The moment the girls saw him, their hearts began to race.
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