A Perfect Match for Someone Like Me, Ning Tian!

[Today's diary entry is over. System calculating...]

[Congratulations, Ning Tian. You appeared in the diary more times than anyone else and have received a reward: all Soul Rings' age increased by one thousand years, Soul Power Level increased by one level, and one hundred-thousand-year Wisdom Skull. Distributing rewards... Rewards distributed.]

[Today's group chat activity was insufficient, so no Water Spraying Dragon King was produced. All group members, please keep trying.]

In her bedroom, filled with the faint scent of incense, Ning Tian stared in a daze at the Soul Bone on the table. It gleamed with a crystalline luster, and her eyes were full of disbelief.

It was a round bone, a little over three inches in diameter. Its entire surface was crystal clear, and it radiated a hazy, multicolored glow. It looked like a tiny skull.

Ning Tian's breathing quickened at once.

Although the reward she wanted most was to evolve her Martial Soul—like Ning Rongrong, the ancestor of the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, who had evolved her Martial Soul into the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda and broken through its limits—this hundred-thousand-year-old Wisdom Soul Bone was just as precious!

And it was the rarest kind of Soul Bone of all: a skull!

It took Ning Tian a while to calm down. At last, she let out a long breath, and a clear look of delight appeared on her delicate face.

It really had been the right choice to ask her mother to let Ao Yao accompany her to Shrek Academy!

Ning Tian didn't hesitate at all. She immediately began absorbing the Soul Bone.

As she absorbed it, a strange sensation rose within her, as though the Soul Bone had always been a part of her body. In other words, it was the perfect Soul Bone for her!

The diary's rewards... really were extraordinary!

This reward had solidified Ning Tian's resolve. A hint of a different feeling even stirred in her heart—if she could become Ao Yao's partner, she would surely appear in the diary again and again, earning more and more rewards until her Martial Soul had fully evolved!

As for Ao Yao himself, he was the diary's owner, so he would only receive even better rewards than she did. He was already a peerless genius with an Ultimate Attribute Martial Soul and Twin Martial Souls. If nothing went wrong, he would surely become the most powerful Soul Master in the future!

A partner like that was the perfect match for someone like her, Ning Tian!

Ning Tian suddenly opened her eyes. A strange light shimmered in them, making them look especially bright.

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Deep Clouds Unknown, Clear Sky Sect.

Wang Dong'er glared angrily at the little jade stone in front of her. Her already well-developed chest rose and fell, but there was nothing she could do about it.

She had been the first group member to earn the title of Water Spraying Dragon King, but she hadn't made good use of the opportunity to get her name into the diary again. Instead, she had helped that Soul Beast named Ice Empress.

She could just about accept that, since it was a Soul Beast who had received the generous reward. But today, Ning Tian's reward had left Wang Dong'er feeling a little resentful.

She had also received a Soul Bone as a reward, so why had Ning Tian gotten a hundred-thousand-year-old Wisdom Skull while she had only received an ordinary, ten-thousand-year-old Soul Bone?

They were both Soul Bones, but the difference was enormous!

It was true that she'd received an extra reward that could briefly block Tang San's perception, but she wanted that Wisdom Skull too!!

"No! I have to get to Shrek Academy as soon as possible... Only by spending more time with Ao Yao can I get my name into the diary more often. Besides, if I want to take control of my own destiny... what I have now still isn't enough!"

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Early morning.

The sun rose in the east.

Ao Yao stretched lazily and pushed open the door. He breathed in the fresh air, instantly feeling refreshed.

Nothing to do today. Off to enjoy some music!

Oh, wait.

Yesterday, he'd somehow agreed to accompany Ning Tian to Shrek Academy at Sect Master Ning's request... Once the sun came up, he'd nearly forgotten all about it.

Sigh...

Ao Yao shook his head, pushing the slightly unpleasant matter to the back of his mind. His spirits lifted again.

Since he would be leaving for Shrek Academy soon, he ought to make the most of his remaining time!

Music, music!

Once he got to Shrek Academy, he might not have as much time to enjoy lovely tunes. Especially not with the charming Xiao Bai and the alluring Xiao Zi...

Ao Yao took a deep breath. But as soon as he stepped out of the courtyard, his expression stiffened.

Two lovely figures stood outside the courtyard.

One stood tall and graceful, her platinum-blond hair falling to her waist. The rising sun bathed the young woman's face, making her already fair, flawless features even more striking.

The other was a little less beautiful, but she was still a dazzling young woman, rarely seen. Her fiery red hair was tied in a high ponytail, giving her a spirited, heroic air. Her waist was slender but not frail, and her rounded, generous hips and curves were enough to make anyone stare.

One of them was naturally Ning Tian, the young sect master of the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect. The other was Wu Feng, whose temper was as fiery as her hair.

Their expressions were also a little different.

Ning Tian had clearly dressed up. She smiled, and her eyes seemed to ripple like water. Wu Feng, standing beside her, looked far less pleased. Her eyes were full of scrutiny as she sized him up.

"Ao Yao, the sect's carriage is ready. Do you need more time to get your things together?"

Ning Tian stepped forward with a radiant smile, watching Ao Yao's face intently. She couldn't help marveling inwardly.

No wonder Ao Yao had mentioned his looks so often in his diary. He really was as handsome as the readers, my lords. There was no one in the entire Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect... no, perhaps on the entire continent, who could match Ao Yao's looks.

Noticing Ning Tian's expression and movements, Wu Feng immediately felt annoyed. But because of the diary, she forced herself to keep her temper in check.

Wu Feng was just as eager for the diary's rewards.

If she could get a reward, whether it was Soul Power, an increase in the age of her Soul Rings, or a Soul Bone, she would be better able to protect Xiao Tian and stay by her side.

But...

She still couldn't help feeling inexplicably annoyed!!

Wu Feng drew a deep breath.

In her eyes, Xiao Tian was only acting this way because she had no choice.

If not for the diary's rewards, Xiao Tian would never have needed to do this!

That was why she couldn't help disliking Ao Yao.

Xiao Tian was the heir to the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, with a noble status, yet for the sake of a mere reward, she had no choice but to treat this detestable guy like this.

If only she were strong enough, if only she could get more rewards from the diary, then Xiao Tian wouldn't have to force herself like this!

Still... Ao Yao really did look just like he said in his diary. There was nothing to fault about his appearance.