Northern Region of the Central Plains.
Tianbei City, Han Family.
In the discussion hall, the atmosphere was quite tense, and the members of the Han Family were sighing.
One of the middle-aged men in brocade robes said in a deep voice, "Big Brother, Hong Chen's severe injuries were his own fault. If he hadn't been so audacious as to try and lay his hands on Xue'er, Miss Qian, and Miss Hu, how could he have ended up in this state?
I didn't expect that before we even went to find trouble with their Hong Family, they would proactively come knocking on our door?
Are they really treating our Han Family as a soft persimmon?"
At the head of the table, Han Chi, the Han Family Patriarch, sneered and said, "The Hong Family has wolfish ambitions. They've been eyeing our Han Family for more than a day or two. This time, they're just seizing an opportunity to cause trouble.
He's demanding we hand someone over. If we don't, they can use that as an excuse to make things difficult for our Han Family."
The middle-aged man in brocade robes frowned upon hearing this, and then a ruthless expression flashed across his face.
"Since that's the case, why don't we fight it out with the Hong Family?
With Miss Qian here, we'll have two Dou Zong experts. Are we still afraid of the Hong Family?"
Han Chi sighed and said, "The Hong Family isn't scary, but behind the Hong Family is the Wind and Thunder Pavilion. We have external help, so why wouldn't the Hong Family?"
As his voice fell, the middle-aged man in brocade robes frowned tightly.
"This won't do, that won't do. Are we just going to do nothing and wait for the Hong Family to come and take people?"
Han Chi took a deep breath and said, "Let Miss Qian take Miss Hu and Xue'er to leave Tianbei City secretly. They can go to the Black-Corner Region; with Yue'er there, they can look out for each other."
"That's the only way!" the middle-aged man in brocade robes sighed.
"Father, Uncle."
At this moment, a purple-robed young girl with willow-like eyebrows and skin like snow walked in from outside the door.
Seeing his daughter, Han Chi's furrowed brow relaxed, and a smile appeared on his face.
However, there was a hint of weariness in that smile.
"Xue'er, why are you here?" Han Chi asked.
Just then, two more figures walked through the door.
One wore a white dress embroidered with golden threads, exuding a noble and sacred aura.
The other wore a red dress, her demeanor enchanting and captivating.
They were none other than Qian Renxue and Hu Liena.
Watching the two walk into the discussion hall, Han Chi immediately greeted them.
And Han Xue smiled and said, "Father, Sister Qian Renxue and Sister Hu Liena said they have a way to deal with the Hong Family and the Wind and Thunder Pavilion, so you don't need to worry."
Qian Renxue smiled and said, "Patriarch Han, you don't need to worry about the Hong Family. They have external help, and we naturally do too. Moreover, our external help will only be stronger than theirs."
As soon as these words were spoken, the discussion hall immediately erupted in an uproar.
Han Chi's eyes flashed with surprise and delight, and he hastily said, "Miss Qian, is that true?"
They had previously speculated about the identities of Qian Renxue and Hu Liena.
After all, ordinary forces couldn't cultivate such prodigies as them.
Now it seemed their origins were indeed not simple. Perhaps they could truly make the Wind and Thunder Pavilion hesitate and not dare to act recklessly.
Qian Renxue smiled and nodded.
And the middle-aged man in brocade robes, who was Han Xue's uncle, Han Tian, suddenly spoke, "Given the talent of the two young ladies, could you be prodigies from the Flower Sect?"
Qian Renxue shook her head, denying, "No, we are not."
Han Tian frowned and wanted to ask more, but Han Chi stopped him with a look.
Han Chi smiled and said, "Then we'll leave it to the two young ladies."
In the discussion hall, everyone dispersed, leaving only Han Chi and Han Tian.
Han Tian said, "Big Brother, do you think the external help Miss Qian mentioned can make the Wind and Thunder Pavilion hesitate?"
Han Chi chuckled and chided, "You, you still haven't figured it out. Miss Qian and Miss Hu aren't unaware that the Wind and Thunder Pavilion stands behind the Hong Family. The fact that she dares to say this, knowing about the Wind and Thunder Pavilion, is naturally because the person behind her possesses strength that completely fears not the Wind and Thunder Pavilion."
Hearing this, Han Tian slapped his forehead.
"That's right, why didn't I think of that just now? Although it's said that the forces in the Central Plains are divided into one hall, one pagoda, two sects, three valleys, and four pavilions, in reality, the Central Plains is full of hidden dragons and crouching tigers. Many reclusive experts and forces are completely unafraid of the Four Pavilions."
...In a secluded bamboo forest, the three girls, Qian Renxue, sat around a stone table, brewing tea and chatting.
Han Xue curiously asked, "Sister Qian, can that Qi Lin you mentioned really stop the Wind and Thunder Pavilion?"
Qian Renxue smiled faintly and affirmed, "Of course, he is omnipotent!"
Han Xue then looked at Hu Liena and said, "Sister Na, do you think so too?"
Hu Liena also affirmed with a proud expression, "That is natural."
Seeing this, a hint of curiosity flashed in Han Xue's eyes, and she sighed, "I really want to see what kind of extraordinary man can simultaneously win the hearts of two peerless beauties like you."
Hu Liena smiled sweetly and said, "A Lin is the most outstanding man in the world. When you meet him, be careful not to fall for him like us, too."
Han Xue casually waved her hand and jokingly said with a smile, "Don't worry, even if I do fall, I will never compete with my two sisters for a man."
Han Xue felt that what the two sisters said was truly too exaggerated.
How could she possibly fall so easily for a man?
At this moment, Qian Renxue suddenly spoke with a smile, "Aren't you curious about what kind of person A Lin is? He's here now, you can just ask him directly."
"Ah?"
"He's here? Where is he?"
Han Xue looked left and right but didn't see anyone.
Hu Liena chuckled, then pointed behind her.
She suddenly turned around and immediately saw a young man in white standing not far behind her.
This man wore a white robe, embroidered with a mysterious mythical beast stepping on clouds pattern in gold thread.
When Han Xue's gaze followed the man's white robe from bottom to top and she clearly saw his appearance, a look of astonishment immediately appeared on her face.
This man had a handsome face, an elegant demeanor, and a slender build. A faint smile graced his slightly languid face. Whether it was an illusion or not, Han Xue felt an extremely familiar sensation from this man.
Is this Qi Lin?
No wonder he could win the hearts of Sister Qian and Sister Na. I've never seen such temperament and appearance in my life.
Han Xue thought to herself, and began to understand the choices of Qian Renxue and Hu Liena.
"Xue'er, Na'er."
Qi Lin stepped forward and greeted the two with a smile.
He came alone this time.
Originally, Gu Xun'er and Little Fairy Doctor and others were free and wanted to come along.
However, on second thought, Qi Lin and the two girls hadn't seen each other for over two years, so he dismissed the idea of them coming along, so that Qi Lin could have a good reunion with the two girls.
"A Lin."
Qian Renxue and Hu Liena both stood up, their eyes overflowing with a tide-like longing, and their beautiful faces radiated love.
"Later, you two must tell me all about your experiences during this time."
"Mm."
Then Qi Lin looked at Han Xue in front of him. Although he had guessed Han Xue's identity, he still asked, "This is...?"
Qian Renxue chuckled, "A younger sister we met during our travels, named Han Xue."
Han Xue immediately said, "This little sister, Han Xue, greets Brother Qi."