After pouring a cup of tea for Lin Xiu, Han Yue poured one for herself as well, her gaze carrying a hint of curiosity as she looked at him. "Junior Brother, why are you suddenly going to Burning Flame Valley?"
"To borrow fire."
Lin Xiu smiled in response.
"Borrow fire?"
Han Yue didn't quite understand.
Lin Xiu explained, "In Burning Flame Valley, there is a Heavenly Flame called the Nine Dragon Lightning Flame. I need it to assist in refining something."
"Is that thing very important to you?"
Upon hearing his plan, Han Yue showed some surprise.
The Han family and Burning Flame Valley are not located in the same place, but Burning Flame Valley is very well-known in the Central Plains. Some things don't need to be inquired about; you can hear about them anyway.
According to what she knew, the Nine Dragon Lightning Flame is a treasure of Burning Flame Valley, and only the Valley Master of Burning Flame Valley has been allowed to use it throughout history.
"Yes."
Lin Xiu nodded.
"Junior Brother, have you thought of a way? No one will easily lend out a Heavenly Flame, and Burning Flame Valley is much stronger than Misty Cloud Sect."
Han Yue looked worried. The methods of fighting and killing won't work in Burning Flame Valley, and the Academy's reputation doesn't carry much weight in the Central Plains either.
"I know what I'm doing."
Lin Xiu replied.
Han Yue understood Lin Xiu well and knew he wouldn't do anything reckless. Seeing that Lin Xiu was confident, she didn't press the issue further.
At that moment, a hurried and chaotic sound of footsteps came through.
A figure flashed by the door, and Han Xue stormed in angrily, sitting down by the table when she saw the two of them.
"Xue'er, what happened? Why are you so upset?"
Han Yue poured a cup of water and pushed it towards her sister.
"It's still the Hong family. That Hong Chen really thinks that becoming a disciple of the Wind Lightning Pavilion means he's reached the pinnacle! How could he even make such a request?!"
Han Xue seemed so enraged that she slammed the table as she spoke.
"What did he say?"
Seeing her sister this angry was a first for Han Yue, making her even more curious.
"He said, he said…"
Han Xue opened her mouth, seemingly struggling to speak, glancing towards Lin Xiu several times.
"He wants both of you to marry him, doesn't he?"
Lin Xiu spoke up proactively.
"Junior Brother..."
Han Yue felt that Lin Xiu was causing trouble. Although the Hong family coveted the Han family's territory, making such an outrageous demand seemed excessive.
But Han Xue was stunned, standing there and staring blankly at Lin Xiu. "How did you know?"
"Ah?!"
Han Yue was interrupted by her sister and looked surprised. Did the Hong family really make such a request?
"I guessed."
Lin Xiu took a sip from his cup and smiled lightly.
"Xue'er, did the Hong family really say that?"
Han Yue still found it hard to believe.
"It's true, Sister. Father was there at the time and was infuriated by Hong Chen's shameless behavior. Hong Chen, relying on his position as a disciple of the Wind Lightning Pavilion, announced that he would set up a challenge on a rooftop in the city in three days. If someone from our Han family's generation can defeat him, the Hong family will not trouble us for the next ten years. But if we lose, then you and I will have to marry him."
Mentioning this matter seemed to remind Han Xue of Hong Chen's arrogant demeanor, causing her to frown tightly and appear very angry.
"Junior Brother, you stay here and rest. I'll come back later."
Han Yue showed a bit of apology.
Watching the two sisters' figures disappear outside the door, Lin Xiu sighed inwardly, realizing that he, as a butterfly, was still too weak and had not changed the course of this world significantly.
"That Hong Chen seems to be the most outstanding person among the peers in Tian Bei City. With his demands, the only one from the Han family who can fight is Han Yue, but she probably isn't his match either."
Lin Xiu remembered that Xiao Yan had dealt with this issue before, and it was during this incident that Xiao Yan's practice of Three Thousand Lightning Movements was exposed, leading to his pursuit.
The two sisters returned to the main hall and immediately saw a middle-aged man sitting in the main seat with a worried expression.
"Father."
Hearing the voice, Han Chi looked up, his gaze sweeping over his youngest daughter.
"You know about this too?"
He looked at Han Yue, who nodded.
"Hong Chen, relying on his status as a disciple of the Wind Lightning Pavilion, is truly being overbearing."
Han Chi slammed the table angrily. The Han family had never had an example of two women serving one man. A fierce look crossed his face. "Yue'er, don't worry. I've secretly arranged for someone to deal with him in the past two days."
If Hong Chen, who is still just a Dou Emperor, dares to be so arrogant, the Han family's annihilation is only a matter of time if he continues to grow.
"Father, you must not."
Upon hearing this, both Han Yue and Han Xue were startled.
Han Yue said, "The Hong family might have elders from the Wind Lightning Pavilion present at the moment. If we act rashly, we'll only be putting ourselves at a disadvantage."
"But if we don't deal with him, what will we do about the arena battle in three days?"
Han Chi looked worried.
"Perhaps I should go?"
Han Yue briefly considered and then suggested.
"Yue'er, are you... confident?"
Han Chi was well aware of his daughter's abilities. While she was excellent, there was still a gap between her and Hong Chen. That young man, who became a disciple of the Wind Lightning Pavilion, must have some remarkable qualities.
"No."
Sighing, Han Yue honestly replied, her jade-like hand clenched. "Father, the Hong family is trying to force us into a corner by finding excuses. If we win this time, at least we'll have a chance to catch our breath."
Han Chi sighed, "Yes, for now, we can only give it a try and do our best."
"Wait!"
Suddenly, Han Xue interrupted them, staring at Han Yue. "Sister, did you forget someone? Lin Xiu is here; you can ask him to help."
"Lin Xiu, Yue'er, who is he?"
Hearing the unfamiliar name, Han Chi was taken aback.
"He is my Junior Brother from Jia Nan Academy."
Han Yue responded.
"Junior Brother?"
Han Chi repeated, looking at his youngest daughter. "Xue'er, don't make a fuss. Your sister's Junior Brother—what could he possibly change by intervening?"
"Father, you can say that to me, but you mustn't let Lin Xiu hear it. Lin Xiu is really powerful. Even Xia Mang from Ten Thousand Snake Gorge was smashed with a single punch from him."
Han Xue first glanced outside the room, seeing no one, then lowered her voice and explained seriously.
"What? Demon Snake Xia Mang couldn't even take one punch from him?"
Suddenly, Han Chi couldn't stay calm. Throughout Tian Bei City, everyone knew that Xia Mang was notoriously elusive. Even a few Dou Emperors working together couldn't deal with him, and now he had quietly died.
"Father, Xue'er isn't lying."
Han Yue, feeling the intensity of the gazes on her, nodded. "Before I left the Academy, Lin Xiu was already an Elder. A 1-Star Dou Emperor could contend with a Half-Step Dou Ancestor."
"In that case, Yue'er, hurry and invite him here. As long as he's willing to act, Hong Chen will be no issue."
Han Chi's previous gloom lifted, and he looked excited.
"I'll go speak with him first."
Han Yue stopped her father.
"Alright, you're classmates, so it's more convenient."
Hearing this, Han Chi sat back down in his chair, looking much more relaxed than before.
"Sister, I know you're interested in him. Be bold and say whatever you need to, even offering yourself if necessary. This is a good opportunity. If he's not satisfied, include me as well. For the family, I can make sacrifices."
Han Xue leaned in and whispered in her ear.
Han Yue then pushed her away.
"Stop causing trouble. Junior Brother isn't that kind of person."
Han Yue glared at her, feeling a bit nervous, and headed towards the small courtyard.
She wasn't sure if Lin Xiu would agree, as this involved Hong Chen's status as a disciple of the Wind Lightning Pavilion, and offending the Hong family was equivalent to offending the Wind Lightning Pavilion.
However, after Lin Xiu heard her out, he agreed without hesitation.
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