Two Girls' Secret Plot! Yao Lao: Terrifying Indeed

"Same kind?" Xiao Yi Xian repeated the phrase inwardly, feeling an inexplicable tremor in her soul.

Seeing that she remained silent, Xun'er continued, "If we really are merely characters in a storybook, then the moment we gained the qualifications to observe, we awakened. In Xiao Ting's words, we are no longer paper people. Our future lives will be guided and written by our own wills, and fate will no longer be nothing more than a predetermined setting beneath the storybook author's pen."

"If our understanding is correct, and we are living people in this world, then the storybook is merely a reference, as Xiao Ting said. We can also learn about parts of the future and thus defy fate and change our destinies."

"Either way, you and I are the same kind who can speak freely about anything."

At that moment, Xiao Yi Xian felt the refreshing relief of parting clouds and seeing the moon.

Ever since obtaining the Observation Copy, although she had been delighted at being able to glimpse the future, she had felt even more unease—a sense of helplessness like a frog at the bottom of a well suddenly leaping out and witnessing the vastness of heaven and earth.

But now, Xun'er's words made her face this unexpected fortune head-on, granting her a deeper realization.

As expected of the only daughter of a Nine-Star Dou Sheng. Her vision, perspective, and way of thinking were truly extraordinary.

If Xiao Yi Xian had also been a transmigrator, she would definitely have added, "What a pity she's love-brained."

"It seems Sister Xiao Yi Xian has figured it out." Xun'er ate a pastry and continued, "Beauty lies in the eye of the beholder. I used to think Xiao Ting was the most outstanding and finest man, but perhaps that was only subjective."

Xiao Yi Xian thought, It obviously was subjective. At least you know it yourself.

"But Xiao Ting now possesses excellence enough to make any woman's heart flutter. That is objective!"

Xiao Yi Xian thought, That is true. With such a wondrous artifact as the Notes, as well as awakened memories of his past life, Xiao Ting is more outstanding than even someone with a Dou Di Bloodline.

"And you can see that excellence, and you have a chance to reach out and touch it."

"If you wish to maximize the benefits brought by the Observation Copy, you must take more initiative in approaching Xiao Ting."

"Could I stop you? Wouldn't stopping you make you hate me!?"

Xiao Yi Xian fell silent. She was no fool. Now, she understood even more clearly just how intelligent Xun'er was, able to perceive people's hearts at such a young age.

If Xun'er used her own power to prevent her from approaching Xiao Ting, that would be the enmity of obstructing one's path—an irreconcilable hatred.

Xun'er certainly had the ability to do so, and she had no need to fear Xiao Yi Xian's resentment.

But the problem was that Xun'er could not let Xiao Ting learn of the Notebook Copy's existence, which meant she could not act against her.

Since she could not stop her, it was better to speak frankly. If they worked together with one heart, there would be less chance of exposing flaws.

If she did not stop her, then Xiao Yi Xian spending long periods around Xiao Ting would become inevitable. Xun'er felt that, whether subjectively or objectively, she would fall for him.

That was why she had said, "It's fine if you become Xiao Ting's confidante."

She truly saw through everything.

"You're... amazing." Xiao Yi Xian sighed sincerely.

"I learned it all from books." The wariness in Xun'er's eyes faded a little more. Smiling, she said, "During the stage when Heavenly Flames tempered my body and bloodline, I couldn't cultivate. I could only pass the time by reading. Cultivation methods, Dou Techniques, miscellanies, biographies, tales of strange creatures, bizarre legends, all kinds of storybooks—I read quite a lot of everything."

It was probably just a case of reading a book a hundred times until its meaning revealed itself.

If Xiao Ting had been here, he definitely would have said, "She read herself stupid. No wonder this top-tier young lady is love-brained."

"The more you read, the more you understand." A sudden impulse rose within Xiao Yi Xian.

She felt that if it was Xun'er, she should know what was going on with her.

But when she remembered that she would see Xiao Ting tomorrow, she felt there was no need to rush.

Xun'er saw that something was on her mind, but she did not ask rashly. Instead, she asked, "Tomorrow, would you prefer to run into Xiao Ting by chance, or should I bring him directly to meet you?"

"If you bring him to meet me, won't that expose something?" Xiao Yi Xian clenched her hands, feeling that this was somewhat risky.

"That depends on how I explain it." Xun'er was quite confident. "I can say that I came here for breakfast today and found you in a difficult position because you had not brought enough money, so I stepped in to help you out. Then we had a pleasant conversation and became friends, after which I introduced this friend to him."

"This will also deepen his belief that reality and the storybook are not entirely the same."

"If something beyond his understanding happens in the future, we will also have a chance to explain it away."

"After all, what does Tuo Dou know about Strange Fire Firmament?"

Pfft.

Xiao Yi Xian could not help laughing.

That last remark was simply brilliant.

At the same time, she understood Xun'er's intentions. She wanted to train Xiao Ting's ability to accept such things.

"I think we should forget it this time." After thinking briefly, Xiao Yi Xian shook her head. "We do not know what sort of person I am in his understanding, nor what kind of relationship we have."

"What if we do not get along in the storybook, or he feels that I am acting strangely and becomes suspicious? That would not be good."

Xun'er nodded slightly. "That is fine too. There is no great mistake in being cautious."

"Then tomorrow, Sister Xiao Yi Xian, come here for breakfast first. Around three quarters into the hour of the dragon, I will bring Xiao Ting here, and the two of you can run into each other at the entrance. How about it?"

"That works." Xiao Yi Xian felt that the plan was sound, but she had one concern. "But his understanding of me is based on the storybook. Do you think he will recognize me the moment he sees me?"

That truly was a problem. Xiao Ting could not possibly identify a woman on their first meeting based only on a storybook's description of her, unless she possessed something distinctive.

Xun'er had been able to recognize Xiao Yi Xian because she had long since arranged for hidden guards to investigate her, creating a preconceived impression.

As for Xiao Yi Xian, she had been mentally prepared. Coupled with Xun'er's outstanding bearing and appearance, as well as the way she seemed to recognize her, she had been able to guess.

"Then we will make three preparations." After thinking briefly, Xun'er said, "Dress as you normally do as much as possible. Perhaps seeing you will trigger an association in his mind."

"If he does not recognize you, I will find a way to let him hear the name Xiao Yi Xian. This time, you came with the owner of Wan Yao Zhai to sell herbs at the Mittal Auction House. Xiao Ting happened to have paid attention to that matter the day before yesterday, so we can establish a connection."

"If all else fails, then I can only become acquainted with you by chance and introduce you to him."

"Alright." Xiao Yi Xian felt that Xun'er's arrangements posed no problem.

"Then let's flesh out the details." Xun'er said eagerly.

Xiao Ting knew nothing about the situation between the two girls.

After receiving word from Xun'er's maid that she had already gone out on business, he went straight to find Xiao Yan.

After casually filling their stomachs at the clan's small cafeteria, the two headed to the back mountain once more to train.

"Senior, today I wish to cultivate a Low Earth Tier Dou Technique. Could I trouble you to offer some guidance?" Xiao Ting invited Yao Lao out from the Bone Flame Ring.

"Have you practiced it before?" Yao Lao asked.

"No." Xiao Ting shook his head. "Xun'er gave me this Earth Tier Dou Technique the day before yesterday."

Yao Lao nodded slightly, thinking that this was a good opportunity.

Earth Tier Dou Techniques involved the use of heaven and earth energy. The key reason cultivators below the Dou Wang realm could attempt to kill enemies above their level after mastering an Earth Tier Dou Technique lay precisely in this.

Xiao Ting was a Dou Shi. Since this was his first time cultivating an Earth Tier Dou Technique, he would definitely encounter many problems.

Yao Lao could use this chance to establish his authority.

He could also make Xiao Ting understand that there was always someone stronger, lest he become arrogant and complacent.

Yet two quarters of an hour later, Yao Lao's expression became incredibly vivid.

Not far before him, Xiao Ting formed seals with both hands. A mere Dou Shi actually rose briefly into the air, supported by the energy of heaven and earth.

"From snake to flood dragon—Flood Dragon Transformation Seal!"

A massive amount of Dou Qi surged from Xiao Ting's body, transforming into a thirty-foot-long snake woven from red and purple energy.

A small amount of heaven and earth energy passively poured into the long snake's body, causing it to transform into a more solid forty-foot Jiao Snake.

Yao Lao: "..."

With talent this monstrous, how was he supposed to put him in his place?

Ling Ying: "..."

Could the Xiao Clan's abandoned Dou Di Bloodline have revived?