People are Fighting to Break Their Diaries! They Forced Me to Eat Soft Food

13: Chapter 13: Starting the morning with dog food”A nine-star Dou Huang.”

”A three-star Dou Huang.”

”They are existences as rare as phoenix feathers and unicorn horns in the Jia Ma Empire.”

”Jie jie jie, as expected, it’s these two: Jia Xingtian of the Jia Ma Imperial Family and Yun Yun, the Sect Master of the Yunlan Sect.”

Above the Jia Ma Holy City, a dark shadow hidden in the void let out a strange laugh that only he could hear, a laugh that proved his identity more than his bloodline ever could.

The dark shadow was a mass of black mist with a strange aura and concealment abilities. Inside the mist was a masked man in black robes with extremely sinister eyes and chains surrounding his body.

Jia Xingtian and Yun Yun were completely unaware that they were being secretly observed. The former stroked his beard and replied, ”As far as I know, there is a Hall of Souls stronghold within the borders of the Izumo Empire, where Soul Envoys occasionally appear.”

”The Izumo Empire?”

Yun Yun finally understood why Jia Xingtian said it would be impossible for her to go looking for them.

Given the centuries-old blood feud between the Izumo Empire and the Jia Ma Empire, if she, the Sect Master of the Cloud Mist Sect, dared to go there, she would immediately be targeted and ambushed. She likely wouldn’t be able to return.

As for hiding her identity and sneaking in—setting aside the Izumo Empire’s intelligence capabilities—she wasn’t looking for the Hall of Souls to catch up on old times, but to kill.

As soon as they exchanged blows, her identity would be exposed. Facing a siege by the experts of the Izumo Empire, even as a Dou Huang, she would have no chance of survival!

”There is another place that definitely has a branch hall of the Hall of Souls,” Jia Xingtian continued, causing Yun Yun’s eyes to fill with anticipation. ”In the Tianxin Empire, which borders the Northwest Continent and the Central Plains. I traveled there in my younger years and heard that there is a Hun Clan branch hall in the Tianzang Rift.”

Yun Yun: ”...”

The Tianxin Empire was a first-rate power in the Northwest Continent, with more than one or two Dou Zong known to exist on the surface.

A branch hall of the Hall of Souls within the Tianxin Empire’s borders would have at least a Dou Zong expert stationed there.

”Other than that, this old man knows nothing more,” Jia Xingtian stated, indicating that he had shared everything he knew.

”This information is already sufficient. Thank you for telling me, Old Jia.” Yun Yun cupped her hands solemnly.

Jia Xingtian nodded slightly and asked tentatively, ”What are you looking for the Hall of Souls for?”

”If it’s convenient to say, you can tell me. In case I encounter someone from the Hall of Souls, I can help you ask.”

Yun Yun had already thought of an answer when she planned to get information from Jia Xingtian. She smiled and said, ”Recently, I was looking through the notes left by my teacher, which said that when he traveled the Northwest Continent in his youth, he once knew someone from the Hall of Souls.”

”I have also heard of the Hall of Souls’ reputation by chance. My teacher has been in secluded meditation to heal for so many years without coming out, so I wanted to find someone from the Hall of Souls to see if I could get some help.”

Regarding Yun Shan’s secluded meditation, Yun Yun had no intention of hiding it, nor was there any need to.

Years ago, it was during a battle with experts from the Izumo Empire that Yun Shan was heavily injured by the self-detonation of a Dou Huang expert after killing two of their Dou Wang. Jia Xingtian knew this better than anyone.

”So that’s how it is.” Jia Xingtian nodded in realization and said solemnly, ”If I encounter someone from the Hall of Souls, I will certainly pass on this message.”

”Thank you.” Yun Yun nodded politely and slowly stood up. ”I have other important matters to attend to, so I won’t chat with you any longer, Old Jia.”

Jia Xingtian understood her meaning and stood up as well. ”In that case, I shall take my leave first.”

Jia Xingtian left first, while Yun Yun stood in place, lost in thought for a long time before leaving.

In the void mid-air, Protector Wu of the Hall of Souls had a very peculiar expression. ”That fellow Yun Shan has history with my Hall of Souls?”

”Indeed, no wonder he wasn’t very surprised when I appeared and wasn’t unfamiliar with the Hall of Souls.”

”When I offered to help him break through to Dou Zong, he actually put on an act and considered it for a month before agreeing.”

At this moment, Protector Wu felt like he had been played by Yun Shan; that old thing had apparently wanted to take the initiative to contact the Hall of Souls in private.

However, thinking about the extra ’ingredients’ he had added to that medicinal pill and that secret technique, he let out another ”jie jie” strange laugh. ”In the end, I am the one who is one step ahead. Yun Shan, you don’t know much about the methods of my Hall of Souls. Our things aren’t that easy to take.”

Protector Wu left the void and vanished in the direction of the Izumo Empire.

Since that Yun Yun was Yun Shan’s disciple and showed no malice when mentioning the Hall of Souls, there was no need to pay her much attention.

As for Jia Xingtian of the Jia Ma Imperial Family, once Yun Shan used the tampered pill to break through, he would be perfect for testing the effects.

”Jie jie jie~”

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Meanwhile.

At the Xiao Family of Wutan City.

Xiao Ting had not yet met up with Xun’er because he was intercepted halfway by Xiao Yan.

”Third Brother, if there’s something, just say it quickly.” Xiao Ting looked at the mysterious Xiao Yan, his eyes full of confusion. ”I have a date with Xun’er, and you know her temper.”

Having learned that Xiao Ting was intercepted by Xiao Yan, Xun’er, who had walked to the courtyard gate: ”...”

”Tsk, Ting-zi, you’ve changed.” Xiao Yan reached out to cover his chest, putting on a hurt expression. ”Before, your heart and eyes were full of your Third Brother. You treated Xun’er like a mortal enemy, just like me and that damn woman Xiao Yu. Now you’re actually going on a date with her.”

”Third Brother, people change.” Xiao Ting’s expression was serious and as honest as ever. ”In my youth, I didn’t know how good Xun’er was and mistakenly treated my Third Brother like a treasure. Now I’ve realized the truth.”

Pfft.

Xun’er couldn’t help but giggle outside the courtyard gate.

She did it on purpose, after all, she didn’t have the habit of eavesdropping.

”Oh, Xun’er is here. Come in, come in.” Xiao Yan’s eyes flickered as he asked Yao Lao in his heart, ”Teacher, should I still tell Ting-zi about you?”

”Tell him.” Yao Lao didn’t hesitate much. ”I have a rough idea of this girl’s origin. Even at my peak, I would be wary of the faction behind her. The person by her side should have already discovered me and likely also found out about Xiao Ting’s breakthrough to Dou Master.”

”I see.” Shock flashed through Xiao Yan’s eyes.

Although he didn’t know how strong Yao Lao was at his peak, he assumed he must have been a Dou Zong at the very least.

To make a Dou Zong wary, then Xun’er’s background...

Thinking of this, Xiao Yan looked at Xiao Ting with a gaze full of pity. ”Ting-zi is going to be under a lot of pressure in the future.”

He had to practice hard to be a backer for Ting-zi, lest he be bullied by Xun’er and have to swallow his bitterness in silence.

”Cousin Xiao Yan.” Xun’er walked into the small courtyard, nodding to Xiao Yan with a cold expression. Then she walked to Xiao Ting’s side and gave a sweet smile, her voice becoming much more lively. ”Brother Xiao Ting.”

Xiao Yan felt a wave of irritation; this woman’s double standards were so obvious.

Vaguely, he also felt a phantom pain in his neck, a shadow left over from his childhood.

”Xun’er, you’re up so early?” Xiao Ting asked warmly. ”Have you had breakfast? Do you want to eat something I make, or go to your favorite shop on West Street?”

”Xun’er will listen to Brother Xiao Ting,” Xun’er replied softly. ”It’s just that if you go and cook now, it’ll be too much work.”

”It’s not that much work, it just takes time, and you’d have to wait while hungry.” Xiao Ting hesitated slightly before deciding, ”Let’s go to that shop on West Street today, and tomorrow I’ll cook personally.”

”Then Xun’er gets the best of both worlds.” Xun’er’s smile became even sweeter.

Xiao Yan: ”?!?”

I haven’t eaten breakfast either, but I don’t think I need to anymore.

Who could eat breakfast after being stuffed with a bowl of dog food first thing in the morning?