Han Yue: Don't Drag Me into Your Fight!

The next morning, sunlight filtered through the lush foliage of the Jia Nan Academy, casting dappled patterns on the ground.

Having experienced yesterday's chaotic scene and Hun Li Li's "night raid," Xiao Yan felt utterly overwhelmed.

He composed himself and decided to first go find Xun'er and Xiao Yi Xian to explain things clearly.

The female students' residences in Mystic Tier Class 3 were not hard to find. As soon as he entered the accommodation area, Xiao Yan spotted Xun'er and Xiao Yi Xian at a glance.

The two women sat side by side on a stone bench in the garden, their posture showing a tacit closeness, quite different from the subtle confrontation they had when they first met in the square yesterday.

Sunlight shone on Xun'er's jet-black hair and Xiao Yi Xian's purplish hair, creating a serene and beautiful scene.

"Xun'er, Xiao Yi Xian."

Xiao Yan walked over and greeted him with a smile.

"Brother Xiao Yan." Xun'er turned her head, a familiar gentle smile on her face, but the dependence and innocence of the past were gone from her eyes. She said meaningfully, "Yesterday... it was really lively, especially last night. Brother Xiao Yan seemed very enthusiastic!"

Xiao Yi Xian didn't speak, but simply looked at Xiao Yan with her clear eyes, making Xiao Yan feel as if he had nowhere to hide, as if she were questioning him. "What do you plan to do with that demoness?"

Wow! How did Xun'er know?

Could it be Elder Ling?

"Ahem," Xiao Yan coughed lightly, deciding to tell you everything. "I was just about to tell you about Yun Li. I really don't know her. Even the Vice Dean thinks there's something wrong with her and specifically instructed me to investigate her secretly."

After listening, Xiao Yi Xian's eyes flickered, and she said softly, "So that's how it is. What did she want to see you about last night? I heard you were quite close."

Xiao Yan quickly explained, "She used the excuse that I hurt her to get close to me and try to cling to me, but I've already taken care of it and warned her."

Upon hearing this, Xun'er's expression softened, and her tightly pursed lips relaxed slightly.

She stood up, took a step forward, gently took Xiao Yan's arm, and looked up at him with her small face:

"Brother Xiao Yan, I know you're not the kind of person who's frivolous. If Brother Xiao Yan likes it, Xun'er can be as close to Brother Xiao Yan as you are."

Her words were straightforward and honest, tinged with the bittersweetness of a young girl, and her voice trembled slightly.

Xiao Yan's heart stirred. Seeing the undisguised care and dependence in Xun'er's eyes, he suddenly felt that he truly deserved to die, but he definitely didn't want to die, so he gently took Xun'er's hand in return.

"I'm sorry, Xun'er, for making you worry. Don't worry, I know what I'm doing. I roughly know who that woman is; she's not easy to deal with. I'll be careful from now on."

After saying that, Xiao Yan's gaze also turned to Xiao Yi Xian.

These words were not only spoken to Xun'er, but also to her.

Seeing Xiao Yan's gaze, Xiao Yi Xian also revealed her usual sweet smile, and said gently, "Xun'er and I have already agreed that we will keep an eye on that classmate Yun Li from now on."

The implication of an "alliance" was self-evident in their words.

Xiao Yan looked at Xun'er and Xiao Yi Xian, one charming and stubborn, the other gentle and resilient, and at this moment there was a strange harmony between them, as they both turned their spearheads against the "foreign invader" Hun Li Li.

He was moved but also somewhat helpless. This strange love triangle had temporarily shifted the focus of the conflict, achieving a delicate balance in response to external threats.

However, this is also a good thing for Xiao Yan. After all, whether it is Xun'er, his childhood sweetheart, or Xiao Yi Xian, his girlfriend who came out of nowhere, they are both people he cherishes very much. If the two of them have a conflict, he will really be caught in the middle and not be a good person on either side.

Having resolved his emotional entanglements, Xiao Yan finally had a chance to get down to business:

"By the way, Xun'er, why haven't I seen my eldest brother and second brother?"

Xun'er's mood had clearly improved a lot, and upon hearing this, she smiled and said:

"Oh, Brother Xiao Ding and Brother Xiao Li found studying at the academy a bit boring, so they went to the Enforcement Team for an internship three months ago. They probably won't be back until the Inner Academy Selection Tournament!"

After hearing Xun'er's account of her two brothers' whereabouts, a look of realization flashed in Xiao Yan's eyes, followed by some worry.

"The Enforcement Team?" He frowned slightly. "The Black Corner Region is extremely dangerous. If my eldest and second brothers are in the Enforcement Team, they'll inevitably have to deal with those guys. It wouldn't be surprising if their cultivation techniques attracted the covetous eyes of even Dou Ling expert..."

"Brother Xiao Yan, you don't need to worry too much."

Xun'er comforted him gently, squeezing Xiao Yan's hand slightly tighter.

"Brother Xiao Ding is calm and capable, and Brother Xiao Li is brave and decisive. With the cultivation techniques given to them by Brother Xiao Yan, their strength has greatly improved after more than a year of training at the academy, and they have both broken through to the Dou Master level."

Moreover, the Enforcement Team is led by instructors at least at the Da Dou Shi level. Their missions mainly involve patrolling the borders of Peace Town and handling disputes outside the academy, so their safety is guaranteed. Their main goal is to hone their skills so they can play a greater role after returning to their families."

Hearing this, Xiao Yan felt somewhat relieved. He truly understood his two elder brothers' personalities. His eldest brother, Xiao Ding, was meticulous, and his second brother, Xiao Li, was decisive. Even in the Tagor Desert, they were able to thrive. Joining the Enforcement Team for training was in line with their personalities.

However, having just returned from the Black Corner Region, he was well aware of the chaos and bloodshed there, and inevitably worried about the safety of his two elder brothers.

"Don't worry, Brother Xiao Yan, everything will be fine. You and Sister Xiao Yi Xian have just arrived at the academy, so you're probably not very familiar with it yet. Come on, I'll show you around."

Xun'er said with a smile.

Three days later, at the Advanced Alchemy Room of the Jia Nan Academy.

Xiao Yan was intently controlling the Heavenly Flames, enveloping the essence of several swirling and blending medicinal liquids within the cauldron.

The crimson flames illuminated his focused profile, beads of sweat trickling down his forehead as he refined Three-Turn Qi Gathering Pill.

With his current Alchemy, refining this extremely familiar Three-Turn Qi Gathering Pill was naturally not difficult for him.

As for medicinal herbs, the Alchemy Department had plenty. With Xiao Yan's Alchemy, he easily gained the appreciation of the Alchemy Department elders. Although he had skipped classes for more than a year and didn't get any credits, he still bought five portions of herbs for the Three-Turn Qi Gathering Pill from the Alchemy Department's warehouse at cost price.

The transformation of the flames remained of paramount importance. As the blood-red flames turned cyan and then a deep white, the freshly made three-colored pills fell into Xiao Yan's palm.

A rich, three-colored medicinal fragrance wafted through the air, making Xiao Yan feel refreshed and relaxed. He carefully placed the Three-Turn Qi Gathering Pill bottle. This was the first one in this batch, a gift he had prepared for Xun'er.

After carefully storing it away, Xiao Yan continued refining the Three-Turn Qi Gathering Pill.

The remaining four portions of medicinal herbs were prepared for the Fire Energy of the Inner Academy.

To live comfortably in the Inner Academy, one needs something like Fire Energy.

Without Fire Energy, we can't move an inch.

Therefore, you should prepare these best-selling pills in advance, make a fortune after entering the Inner Academy, and then comfortably cultivate like crazy in the Heavenly Burning Qi Refining Tower!

Just thinking about the wonderful feeling of increasing his strength made Xiao Yan hum a happy hum, then he calmed his mind and continued to devote himself to the process of refining the pills.

It wasn't until evening that Xiao Yan had successfully refined four Three-Turn Qi Gathering Pill Third Rank and got up to leave the alchemy room.

When he pushed open the heavy door of the alchemy room, the afternoon sun was a bit dazzling.

However, the scene that came into view made him pause, and his brows furrowed unconsciously.

In the shadows of the courtyard corridor not far away, three strikingly different yet equally captivating figures were locked in a subtle standoff.

Xun'er and Xiao Yi Xian stood side by side, one elegant and serene like a secluded orchid in a valley, the other gentle and refined with a touch of natural charm.

Both women's gazes fell on the red-clad girl who was leaning lazily against the pillar opposite them.

Hun Li Li changed into a bright red dress, dazzlingly beautiful, as if she had transformed into a thorny red rose.

She seemed completely unconcerned about the invisible defensive aura emanating from the two girls opposite her. Her fingers were gently caressing her palm, which had been healed by Xiao Yan, and her fair hand was slightly red.

"Oh, isn't this Xun'er Sister Xun'er and Senior Sister Xiao Yi Xian!" Hun Li Li spoke first, her voice still carrying that deliberately drawn-out, sweet tone. "What a coincidence, I just happened to be taking a walk around here and smelled a very fragrant medicinal scent."

Her gaze swept past Xun'er and Xiao Yi Xian, precisely catching sight of Xiao Yan had just stepped out of the alchemy room. Her eyes instantly lit up, sparkling with excitement, and she exclaimed with delight:

"Oh! Senior Xiao Yan! So you're here refining pills! No wonder it smells so good!"

As she spoke, she made a graceful step toward Xiao Yan.

Outside the alchemy room, the golden glow of the setting sun cast an orange-red glaze over the scene of confrontation.

Hun Li Li's gesture of taking a step towards Xiao Yan seemed like a provocation to Xun'er and Xiao Yi Xian.

"Stop." Xun'er's voice wasn't loud. Xun'er shifted slightly, clearly blocking Hun Li Li's path. Her smile remained gentle and charming, but her eyes held a calm indifference. "Junior Sister Yun Li, we still need to cultivate with Brother Xiao Yan. He doesn't have time to chat with you."

Xiao Yi Xian didn't speak, but stood silently half a step to Xun'er's side, her amethyst-like eyes quietly looking at Hun Li Li, her gaze like clear stream water, able to reflect people's hearts.

The unique aura emanating from her made Hun Li Li feel somewhat uncomfortable—as if her disguise had been seen through, making her feel very insecure.

Hun Li Li stopped in her tracks, her gaze sweeping over Xun'er and Xiao Yi Xian's faces before finally settling on Xun'er's perfect features.

A half-smile curved her lips:

"Tsk tsk, Xun'er Sister Xun'er is keeping a close eye on Senior Brother Xiao Yan, but..."

She changed the subject, raised her right hand again, and waved it in Xiao Yan's direction:

"The ointment that Senior Xiao Yan used on me before was really effective. Look, I'm almost fully recovered! However, I seem to have suffered some internal injuries. My chest feels stuffy and painful. I asked Senior Xiao Yan to treat my injuries this time. You two senior sisters can't just stand by and watch me die, can you?"

Her gaze swept towards Xiao Yan, carrying a hint of grievance and a touch of mischief, as she patted her pert chest, creating dazzling waves.

"Senior's Alchemy are amazing. The pills you make smell very tempting. I just wonder if any of them are suitable for relieving this kind of 'internal injury' for me?"

She blinked, looking innocent and naive, seemingly oblivious to her own somewhat suggestive and alluring hints.

Xiao Yan felt his temples throbbing again. This Yun Li was truly a cure for low blood pressure!

He strode over and handed the jade bottle to Xun'er: "Xun'er, the pill is ready. Here you go."

Xun'er took the jade bottle, her fingertips touching Xiao Yan's hand, and her smile brightened even more:

"Thank you, Brother Xiao Yan."

She carefully put the jade bottle away, and when she looked at Hun Li Li, her gentle expression vanished instantly, replaced by scrutiny.

"If Junior Sister Yun Li is truly feeling unwell, the academy has a dedicated medical room with complete facilities and a full range of medicines. You can go there for a checkup."

Xiao Yi Xian also spoke up at the right moment, her voice calm and even. "Yes, Junior Sister Yun Li should go quickly. It would be troublesome if the internal injury left any hidden dangers. It would be best to go to the clinic and have a professional examiner treat you."

Her words sounded caring, but to Hun Li Li, they undoubtedly meant to drive her away.

Hun Li Li's smile froze for a moment, and a barely perceptible cold glint flashed in her eyes.

These two really did team up.

However, she had anticipated this, and immediately adjusted her emotions, reverting to her charming yet innocent expression, and said to Xiao Yan:

"Senior! You're so good to me, all the older girls are jealous. They seem so scary, unlike me, I just feel sorry for you~~~"

She deliberately dragged out the last syllable, making a sarcastic remark.

Upon hearing this, Xun'er and Xiao Yi Xian's eyes instantly sharpened, and the temperature of the surrounding air seemed to drop several degrees.

Xiao Yan felt a headache coming on; this chaotic scene that appeared out of nowhere was truly difficult to handle.

He was about to speak or say something to break the tense atmosphere when a cool voice unexpectedly interrupted.

Excuse me.

It was Han Yue who spoke.

She appeared at the other end of the corridor at some point, her silver hair cascading down her back, her figure tall and slender. Her face still held a cool and aloof expression, but deep within her picturesque eyes lay a wealth of surprise... and a hint of excitement at "the biggest juicy gossip of the year is right before our eyes."

She originally came to ask Xun'er for advice on a Dou Technique, but she didn't expect to stumble upon a live broadcast of a fierce battle.

The undercurrents between these three most beautiful women in the academy and one man are far more exciting than any Dou Technique duel.

"Xun'er, we made a promise..."

Han Yue's voice remained cool and aloof, but a subtle fluctuation at the end of her tone betrayed the turmoil within her heart.

After saying that, she secretly observed the reactions of the four main characters in the room.

When Hun Li Li saw Han Yue, her captivating eyes suddenly lit up, a barely perceptible glint of light flashing across them.

She suddenly broke into a smile, a smile even brighter than before, but her focus shifted.

"Isn't this Han Yue?" Hun Li Li's voice instantly became several degrees sweeter, carrying a strange sense of friendliness. "I was just thinking of sparring with someone. I heard that you're one of the top students in our year. Would you mind sparring with me?"

As she spoke, she naturally turned to Han Yue, her familiar tone making it seem as if they were longtime friends.

Upon hearing this, Han Yue was taken aback. Me?

I'm fighting Da Dou Shi?

Is it true or false?

Han Yue never expected that this undeserved disaster would befall her.

A rare look of bewilderment and surprise crossed her usually aloof expression—she just wanted to quietly observe the drama unfold! How did this enchantress manage to pinpoint her so precisely?

Seeing Hun Li Li's enthusiastic smile, as if she were looking forward to traveling with a friend, Han Yue subconsciously took a small step back, her whole body exuding an aura of resistance.

This sudden change of direction caused Xun'er and Xiao Yi Xian to narrow their eyes slightly.

What are they doing? Are they deliberately shifting their focus away from Xiao Yan? Or do they think Han Yue is a better target?

As Xun'er's thoughts raced, Xiao Yan spoke up helplessly:

"Alright, stop fooling around. With your strength, sparring with Junior Sister Han Yue is just too much of a bully. If you want to fight, go find the elders in the academy."

Han Yue felt a chill run down her spine upon hearing this.

Elder?

You must know, the elders are all Dou Wang level powerhouses. Could it be that Yun Li is already Dou Wang?

"Who wants to spar with those old men? It's no fun at all. How about Senior Xiao Yan spars with me again, and he can heal my injuries while he's at it?"

Hun Li Li knew that Xiao Yan, Xun'er, and Xiao Yi Xian wouldn't stand idly by and let her anger spread to others, so she revealed a sly smile.

"Sure, let's go together. I'm also very curious about Junior Sister Yun Li's abilities."

Xun'er said calmly.

"Yes, I'll stay with Xun'er."

Xiao Yi Xian nodded.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but then stopped.

No, the wind direction is wrong!

Will it turn into a free-for-all soon?

"Since we're already here, Han Yue, why don't you come with us?"

Hun Li Li then set the fire on again.

Upon hearing this, Han Yue's usually aloof face stiffened.

Why do I feel like I'm about to become part of the drama, even though I was just a bystander?

If she goes today and gets seen, won't she immediately become the headline in the student community?

<Shocking! Han Yue from Mystic Tier Class 3 seems to have long harbored feelings for her classmate Xiao Yan, and has joined forces with Xiao Xun Er and Xiao Yi Xian to fight against the demoness Yun Li!>

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Xiao Yan frowned and began to use his extraordinary wisdom!

Since you're already here...

That sounds so familiar, like something out of a hometown song!

Oh, and those words about feeling sorry for his brother earlier, that's clearly not something a native of the Dou Qi Continent would say!

Could it be that...?

Yun Li is also a time traveler!?

Thinking of this, Xiao Yan's heart trembled slightly.

If she is a time traveler, then Yun Li's actions can be made somewhat more reasonable, but it still needs to be confirmed.

"Let's find a quiet, secluded place to spar. Let's not make it like before. If it happens again, the Vice Dean will probably really get angry."

Xiao Yan decided to agree and find an opportunity to test Yun Li.

Coincidentally, he actually had a clever trick that he could use during a sparring match to test whether Yun Li was from the same hometown!

"Great, Xun'er should know about places like this, right?"

Yun Li smiled and said, clearly indicating that she wanted Xun'er to lead the way.

Even so, it did not lessen Xun'er's wariness.

She stared intently at Hun Li Li for a long time before nodding, and then took Xiao Yan's arm.

"Let's go, Brother Xiao Yan."

Xiao Yi Xian also took the other arm.

Xun'er nodded to Han Yue, then took a step forward.

Hun Li Li tilted her head and smiled at Han Yue, then followed her.

At this moment, Han Yue looked at the four people walking side by side from behind and sighed deeply.

She suddenly realized that even just watching the show can be very dangerous if you don't have the power to back it up!

I need to become stronger!