Han Yue

Elder Liu looked at Xun'er and saw that she had returned to normal, with no trace of the fire poison in her eyes. He was astonished and said, "You, you actually dispelled that Heart Flame as well?"

Xun'er smiled faintly and said, "Yes."

The older students around Xun'er looked at her charming and adorable appearance with a hint of envy in their eyes. However, seeing that Xun'er had actually dispelled the Heart Flame heat in her heart, they also felt a little apprehensive.

As senior students of the Inner Academy, they naturally knew that without prior warning, they would inevitably be eroded by the Heart Flame. However, this was the first time they had seen Xiao Yu and Xun'er dispel the Heart Flame so directly.

Elder Liu also recovered from his astonishment, then glanced meaningfully at Xiao Yu and Xun'er and chuckled, "Alright, when you first arrive at the Heavenly Flame Refining Qi Tower, you'll inevitably have to endure the ordeal of being roasted by the Heart Flame. We have an unwritten rule in our Inner Academy: whoever can withstand the Heart Flame's roasting for the longest time without knowing it, the greater their potential!"

"However, you two have broken this rule now. But we can still judge your potential based on the length of time it takes you to break through to the Heart Flame. Xiao Yu, Xiao Xun Er, you have great potential. No wonder the Great Elder asked me to take care of you. By the way, I am the first-level guardian elder of the Heavenly Flame Refining Qi Tower. You can call me Elder Liu!" Elder Liu said with a smile, without any sternness in his words.

The senior student beside him couldn't help but click his tongue in surprise at Elder Liu's demeanor. Elder Liu was known for his strictness in the Heavenly Flame Refining Qi Tower, yet he was so kind to these two. Moreover, he had just heard the Great Elder instruct them to take good care of them. Could it be that these two freshmen had some kind of connection in the Inner Academy?

Xiao Yu hadn't anticipated the thoughts of these senior students. He looked at Elder Liu with some surprise and asked, "Was this arranged by the Great Elder?"

Elder Liu chuckled and said, "It wasn't really arranged by the Great Elder, but Great Elder said that some promising new students have emerged this year, and if it's permissible, he could give you a little extra attention!"

Xiao Yu smiled and said, "Thank you very much Great Elder."

Xiao Yu frowned slightly as he looked at Hu Jia, who was still standing beside him suffering from the scorching Heart Flame. Elder Liu chuckled as he looked at Hu Jia, "This little girl has held on for more than ten minutes now, and she should be able to hold on for a few more minutes. If you can't wait, why don't you go to the cultivation room to cultivate first? I'll arrange for someone to send her back after she wakes up."

Xun'er shook her head and said, "No need, Elder Liu, we can just wait for her here."

"Very well, this also gives me a chance to introduce you to some things and rules about the Heavenly Flame Refining Qi Tower," Elder Liu said with a smile.

Xiao Yu naturally did not refuse, and cupped his hands in thanks, saying, "In that case, thank you very much, Elder Liu!"

Elder Liu waved his hand and said, "No trouble at all, it's just part of my duty!"

After speaking, Elder Liu turned his gaze to the students watching around him and coldly shouted, "What are you all still doing here? Why aren't you cultivating? You're all so lazy, why don't you make room for others to cultivate!"

Upon hearing Elder Liu's stern shout, the surrounding students hurriedly darted off to various parts of the ancient tower, fearing that if they were too late, Elder Liu would kick them out.

After the group of students left, Elder Liu talked to Xiao Yu Xun'er Xiao Yu the precautions and rules of the Heavenly Flame Refining Qi Tower. At this moment, a young woman wearing a silver robe walked in from outside the ancient tower. The woman was tall, with fair skin, beautiful features, and especially her waist-length hair, which was a rare silver color.

Xiao Yu naturally noticed the woman as well. It wasn't the first time he'd seen silver hair; Xue Mei, Frank's apprentice from the Jia Ma Empire, also had long hair of that color.

Xiao Yu knew that this young woman must be Han Yue. Sure enough, when Elder Liu saw Han Yue, a smile appeared on his aged face as he said, "Little Yue has arrived?"

Han Yue nodded slightly, a faint smile as beautiful as a fleeting flower appearing on her pretty face. She looked at Elder Liu and said, "Yes, when I have nothing to do, I feel more at ease cultivating in the Heavenly Flame Refining Qi Tower."

Elder Liu smiled reassuringly and said, "You little rascal, you're quite diligent in your cultivation, but you should also be careful of fire poison. Don't end up like that Lin Yan."

Han Yue seemed to be aware of Lin Yan's situation as well, and immediately laughed, "Don't worry, Elder Liu, it won't happen. I've always been careful of the fire poison while cultivating in the Heavenly Flame Refining Qi Tower, and my Dou Qi attribute can also help me resist the erosion of the fire poison!"

Elder Liu nodded slightly and said, "It's good that you understand. Cultivation is important, but don't forget your foundation. Otherwise, it will be difficult to break through to the Dou Wang level!"

"By the way, which level are you planning to cultivate on this time?" Elder Liu asked.

Han Yue naturally knew that Elder Liu meant well, and after nodding with a slight smile, she hesitated before saying, "The sixth floor, perhaps!"

Elder Liu was slightly surprised and said, "Sixth level? It seems your strength has already broken through to the Six-star Dou Ling. In a few years, I think you will be qualified to compete for the position of elder in the Inner Academy! Such cultivation talent and speed are truly amazing!"

Han Yue humbly replied, "It's all thanks to the Heavenly Flame Refining Qi Tower. If I were cultivating on my own, I'd probably only just broken through to the Dou Ling."

Han Yue then looked at Xiao Yu and Xun'er and asked, "Are these two also freshmen this year?"

Han Yue was slightly stunned when she saw Xun'er's face, after all, such a beautiful girl was rare even in the Inner Academy.

Elder Liu, standing to the side, introduced Han Yue to Xiao Yu and Xun'er: "This is your senior, Han Yue. She's a renowned expert on the Strong Ranking, and she also has a faction under her called Moon Spirit. Your girlfriend and that girl Hu Jia might consider going to Moon Spirit!"

Xiao Yu and Xun'er nodded slightly to Han Yue and said, "Senior Han Yue."

However, upon hearing Elder Liu's words, Xiao Yu shook his head slightly and said, "Joining a faction is out of the question. We are already preparing to establish a new faction, composed entirely of our freshmen!"

Han Yue frowned slightly at this and said softly, "Forming a new force is not impossible, but if you include all the new students in it, it might cause some trouble!"

Before Xiao Yu could speak, Elder Liu chuckled, "Haha, Yue girl, you don't need to worry about that. His name is Xiao Yu, and he's the biggest troublemaker in this year's Fire Energy Hunt Competition. I heard his strength is at the Dou Ling level!"

Elder Liu's words surprised Han Yue, who asked, "You're that freshman Xiao Yu?"

Xiao Yu smiled honestly and said, "Am I so famous in the inner courtyard?"

Han Yue nodded and said, "That's true. I heard you're incredibly strong; even Luo Hou managed to get the Great Elder to withdraw from the Fire Energy Hunt Competition!"