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

128: Chapter 128 A Little Shock! Cao Ying Meets Ye Xinlan”Sister Caili was actually right.”

Yun Yun peeked at the proud Caili and used the journal copy to express her gratitude.

On the surface, she spoke with a serious expression, ”Teacher, why do this? Wouldn’t it be better to just find a way to remove the methods the Soul Hall Protector left in your soul?”

”It’s not that easy.” A hint of self-deprecation appeared in Yun Shan’s eyes. ”We both cultivate the sword; our will is stronger than ordinary cultivators, and it conversely tempers the soul, making our perception stronger as well.”

”But even so, even though I now know Protector Wu left something in my soul, I cannot detect it at all.”

”Medusa can sense it because the Seven-Colored Sky Swallowing Python is special, but she certainly cannot help me solve it.”

”And as I examine my recent behavior and thoughts, I am certain I am being influenced by some kind of subtle, gradual process.”

”Perhaps as time passes, I will become afraid of death, blinded by greed, and sinisterly cunning. I will no longer be myself.”

”Rather than bringing disaster to the Cloud Mist Sect and you then, it is better to sacrifice myself to fulfill you now!”

It was precisely because Yun Shan saw things so clearly that he wanted to sacrifice himself.

Perhaps the day he completely broke through to the Dou Zong class would be the moment his personality changed entirely.

”Old man, you’re quite willing to let go.” Cai Li looked at Yun Shan in a new light.

”If the Queen encountered the same situation, she would surely be willing to sacrifice herself for the Snake-People Clan, wouldn’t she?” Yun Shan smiled frankly.

”Then you are mistaken.” Cai Li tilted her chin slightly, a soft light flashing in her eyes. ”The Snake-People Clan can no longer make this Queen make such a sacrifice. If it were to save Xiao Ting, however, it would be feasible.”

Yun Shan: ?

This was already the second time he had heard the name Xiao Ting.

Just what kind of status and charm did this boy possess!?

Wait, the surname Xiao!

Could it be the Xiao Family that Protector Wu asked him to search for within the Cloud Mist Sect’s sphere of influence?

”Yes, Xiao Ting!” Yun Yun seemed to be awakened by Cai Li’s words and said impatiently, ”If it’s him, there might be a way to solve the problem you’re facing now, Teacher.”

”Teacher, I’ll go to the Xiao Family to ask him right now. No matter the price, as long as he’s willing to help you, I’ll agree to anything.”

”Does this boy truly have such ability?” Yun Shan couldn’t help but ask.

”His older brother’s teacher is at least a Seventh-Rank Alchemist, and he is also studying under that Alchemist senior,” Yun Yun said with some reservation; this was information Xiao Ting had not hidden.

”What!?” Yun Shan’s pupils constricted.

A Seventh-Rank Alchemist was an existence that even a Dou Zong would treat with great courtesy and even a Dou Zun would give some face to on the continent.

In the Northwest Continent, they could be honored guests of top-tier factions. The Cloud Mist Sect was only second-rate in the Northwest Continent, and merely third-rate on the Fighting Qi Continent as a whole.

He hadn’t expected that the tiny Xiao Family would actually have clansmen taken as disciples by such a powerhouse—and it seemed there was more than one.

”Teacher, that Xiao Ting is very extraordinary.” Fearing Yun Shan wouldn’t take it seriously enough, Yun Yun added, ”He’s only fifteen, yet he’s already a six-star Dou Ling and a Third-Rank Alchemist.”

Yun Shan: ???

Had he been in seclusion for too long and fallen behind the developments of the outside world?

Was a fifteen-year-old six-star Dou Ling and Third-Rank Alchemist monster something the Jia Ma Empire could produce?

He suddenly felt certain in his heart that this Xiao Family was the one Protector Wu was looking for. If they were being watched by a top-tier continental faction from the Central Plains like the Hall of Souls, then it would make sense.

”If it’s such a person, it’s indeed possible—no, there must be a way to help me.” Yun Shan certainly didn’t want to die if he could help it, and a look of hope appeared in his eyes. ”Yun’er, I will go with you to the Xiao Family to seek help from this Xiao Ting and the Alchemist behind him.”

”Teacher, you’re going in person?” Yun Yun showed a look of hesitation.

But her mind worked quickly, and she immediately explained the situation in the group chat.

[Yun Yun]: Xun’er, do you think I should bring my teacher?

[Xun’er]: Does your teacher have a copy?

[Cai Li]: This Queen has been observing; he definitely doesn’t.

[Xun’er]: Then bring him. To play the part fully, bringing Yun Shan is a natural assist; Brother Xiao Ting will be even less likely to suspect anything.

[Yun Yun]: Okay!

Having received Xun’er’s agreement, Yun Yun felt reassured and nodded slightly. ”Alright, Teacher, let’s go together.”

As she spoke, she didn’t forget to look at Cai Li. ”Your Majesty, is that alright with you?”

”Let’s go.” Cai Li nodded slightly, her expression arrogant and her voice cold. ”With this Queen here, you won’t be able to stir up any trouble, not to mention Xiao Ting’s third brother’s master is there.”

The three of them then set off quietly, heading for the Xiao Family together.

Meanwhile, in a massive city in the Pill Domain named ’Ye’.

The First Elder of the Ye Family was personally receiving the visiting Cao Ying, only to be rejected by the latter: ”Elder Ye, I’m just following my father’s words to get to know the talented juniors within the other four clans.”

”I heard your granddaughter Ye Xinlan is twelve this year and almost a Third-Rank Alchemist. Just let her show me around Ye City.”

Hearing this, a gleam flashed in Ye Zhong’s eyes, and he immediately smiled. ”Of course, of course. Xinlan’s talent is decent, but she’s far behind you, niece. If you don’t find it too much trouble, you could give her a few pointers.”

”If she doesn’t annoy me, no problem.” Cao Ying agreed readily.

If Ye Xinlan also had a journal copy, she wouldn’t mind treating her as a close friend; giving pointers on alchemy would be a small matter.

If Ye Xinlan didn’t have a journal copy, then for the sake of her potentially knowing Xiao Ting in the future, she could give a few pointers to build some goodwill.

Before long, a gentle-looking, refined young girl wearing glasses arrived under the guidance of an attendant. Despite her young age, she already gave off a quiet, intellectual vibe.

”Xinlan, this is Cao Ying, the niece from the Cao Family. Take her for a stroll around Ye City,” Ye Zhong said to Ye Xinlan with a face full of smiles.

Cao Ying?

Ye Xinlan suddenly looked at the pretty girl sitting in the main seat with her legs crossed, looking somewhat casual and lazy.

Noticing this reaction, Cao Ying immediately had an idea; this should be a companion.

”Yes, Grandfather.” Ye Xinlan obediently accepted the command, then walked up to Cao Ying. ”Senior Sister Cao Ying, please.”

As both were from the Five Great Clans of the Pill Domain that relied on the Pill Tower, they could be considered disciples of the Pill Tower; it was correct to address each other as fellow disciples.

”Please, Little Sister Xinlan.” Cao Ying pushed off the chair with both hands, jumped down, and walked out with light steps.

Those who didn’t know better would have thought she was the one taking Ye Xinlan for a tour of Ye City.

The two soon left the Ye Family and began wandering through Ye City.

Ye City wasn’t much different from Cao City. Cao Ying quickly lost interest, found a teahouse, asked for a private room, and ordered some pastries.

While waiting, she rested her chin on her hands on the table, looking at Ye Xinlan without blinking. ”Little Sister Xinlan, you know why I came to find you, right?”