Female Protagonist Assistance System

Chapter 57 : . Hun Jin

Early the next morning, Xiao Yu knocked on the door of Xiao Han's room. Xiao Mei was with her, saying they had come to show them around the school.

After three years of tempering, Xiao Mei's original arrogance had been mostly worn away. Although she was still vivacious and charming, she no longer had the ignorance of her limits from a few years ago.

Seeing Xiao Han and Gu Xun'er, Xiao Mei was very happy. After Xiao Han had helped her obtain that high-grade Yellow-rank technique scroll a few years ago, she had completely changed her view of this cousin, even developing a bit of closeness.

The outer court of Jia Nan Academy wasn't particularly large, at least not compared to the inner court, but it excelled in its serene and elegant environment. The teaching at Jia Nan Academy was different from the schools Xiao Han was familiar with. Although the outer court was also divided into classes, there was usually no systematic teaching, no so-called classes or dismissals. Students studied independently, with instructors occasionally providing guidance to individuals. The academy didn't prohibit conflicts, but they had to be restrained and not endanger lives.

Xiao Han and her group had returned at a rather opportune time, because in two days there would be the inner court selection competition. Only by passing this selection could one advance to the inner court.

Xiao Han didn't have any particular feelings about the inner court. To her, there wasn't much difference between the inner and outer courts. Even the special cultivation method of the inner court—the Qi Gathering Tower—wasn't of much use to her. The reason she wanted to enter the inner court was for the Heterogeneous Flame within the Qi Gathering Tower.

The Fallen Heart Flame.

Xiao Mei and Xiao Yu walked in front, pointing out different buildings and introducing them as they went. Xiao Han's expression remained calm, but she was constantly distracted. Gu Xun'er, on the other hand, listened quite attentively, occasionally smiling and asking questions.

"Mei'er."

Just then, a clear female voice suddenly came from behind. Xiao Han's sharp eyes noticed Xiao Mei's expression change slightly.

A tall girl with black hair and blue eyes quickly walked over. The girl had delicate features with an androgynous beauty. She wore the uniform of Jia Nan Academy, her strength roughly around the nine-star Dou Spirit level.

"Um, Senior Hun Jin, good morning." Seeing the girl had already come in front of her, Xiao Mei, who had originally wanted to pretend she hadn't heard, had no choice but to greet her helplessly.

Hun Jin?

Xiao Han's ears twitched slightly, her gaze carrying a hint of inquiry as she sized up this girl.

A member of the Hun clan?

To be honest, Xiao Han had no fondness for the Hun clan from the original story, who constantly created massacres to increase their strength. After hearing this girl's surname and guessing she might be from the Hun clan, Xiao Han became more vigilant towards her.

Hun Jin smiled at Xiao Mei in a fawning manner and said: "What a coincidence, Mei'er, to meet you here."

The corner of Xiao Mei's mouth twitched slightly: "It is quite a coincidence. Senior, how do you have time to come to the outer court today?"

Hun Jin nervously rolled her eyes, chuckled, and said: "I-I just came out to take a look, had some things to deal with."

Xiao Mei said: "Since Senior has matters to attend to, Mei'er won't disturb you then. Mei'er still needs to show my cousins around the school. Farewell."

"Ah, Mei'er, wait." Seeing Xiao Mei about to leave, Hun Jin quickly took two steps forward and hurriedly said: "I, I've finished dealing with everything. Since I have nothing to do now, why don't I join you? It's been a long time since I've toured the outer court as well."

Xiao Mei's expression almost cracked.

Xiao Yu, on the other hand, had a look of enjoying the show. Seeing Hun Jin speak like this, she even instigated, not afraid of making things worse: "Hey, Mei'er, Senior Hun Jin has come all the way to the outer court. If she just follows us, wouldn't that be a waste of time? Why don't you take the senior for a tour, and I'll take care of Xiao Han and the others, how about that?"

Hearing this, Hun Jin's eyes lit up, sending over a grateful look.

Xiao Mei hadn't expected her own sister to sell her out at such a crucial moment. She stomped her foot slightly in exasperation and coquettishly complained: "Sister!"

Xiao Han and Gu Xun'er remained silent in the background. Xiao Han could see clearly that this Hun Jin probably liked Xiao Mei and had deliberately found an excuse to come to the outer court just to find her.

As for Xiao Mei's attitude...

Given Xiao Mei's personality, if she truly disliked Hun Jin, she would find her annoying. Even if the other was a senior from the inner court, she probably wouldn't show a good face.

So she actually liked her a bit?

In the end, under Xiao Yu's instigation and Hun Jin's enthusiasm, Xiao Mei had no choice but to go with Hun Jin.

"That person just now was..." After Hun Jin left, Xiao Han casually asked, as if unintentionally.

"Oh, that one? She's a senior from the inner court, named Hun Jin," Xiao Yu smiled. "She's also our little Mei'er's pursuer."

Xiao Han said: "Surname Hun? That's quite a rare surname."

Xiao Yu nodded and said: "They say she's a disciple from some big family. She's already a seven-star Dou Spirit now, quite outstanding even in the inner court."

Xiao Han thoughtfully glanced in the direction Hun Jin and Xiao Mei had left. That Hun Jin looked like a person with pure thoughts, her gaze clear, unlike those people from the Hun clan in novels who viewed human lives as worthless.

Gu Xun'er tilted her head slightly: "Senior Sister?"

Xiao Han shook her head: "It's nothing."

Never mind, after all, she's just a Dou Spirit. She probably can't cause any big waves.

As she spoke, Xiao Yu led them to a spacious plaza. In the center of the plaza was a huge platform, where a man and a woman were sparring, the residual force of their Dou Qi scattering everywhere. Some people were gathered around, cheering.

Xiao Han swept a glance, then focused her gaze on the man wearing a blood-red robe on the platform.

Such a strong bloody aura.

She frowned slightly.

Fighting against the man was a girl in red clothes. The girl held a long whip, her face wearing a bold and bright smile, seemingly full of confidence in this battle.

"Those two, one is Wu Hao from the Disciplinary Squad, the other is the Little Demoness Hu Jia. They're both exceptionally talented geniuses with outstanding strength in the outer court. There's another one named Bai Shan, together they're known as the Three Marvels of the outer court," Xiao Yu explained.

Hu Jia? Isn't that the Little Demoness who liked Gu Xun'er in the original story?

Xiao Han nodded.

It's normal for her Xun'er to be liked, given how charming she is.

"This is the combat platform. I don't need to explain what it's used for, right?" Xiao Yu said.

There wasn't much to see here, so Xiao Yu was about to lead Gu Xun'er and Xiao Han away. However, at this moment, a coquettish girl's voice came from afar: "Hey, you people over there, wait a moment!"

Turning their heads, they saw Hu Jia, who had been sparring earlier, leap over to them in a few bounds. Her sudden action caused everyone present to turn their gazes towards them. When they saw Gu Xun'er's appearance, they couldn't help but draw in a sharp breath.

Xiao Han, her expression unchanged, stepped forward to block in front of Gu Xun'er, her cold gaze fixed on Hu Jia, who kept her eyes on Gu Xun'er, saying nothing.

Having her view blocked, Hu Jia impatiently looked up at Xiao Han, and was also startled for a moment by Xiao Han's appearance, her eyes brightening.

"Do you need something?" Xiao Han said coldly, her attitude far from friendly.

Gu Xun'er tugged at Xiao Han's sleeve, trying to suppress a laugh. Why was Senior Sister so jealous?

Hu Jia raised her chin: "Which class are you from? How come I've never seen you before?"

Xiao Yu, standing to the side, said: "These two are from Yellow Rank Class Two. They took a three-year leave before and just returned to the academy yesterday."

"I see." Hu Jia said.

Xiao Han swept a glance at Wu Hao and the others who were staring blankly at them, a trace of displeasure flashing in her eyes.

Feeling the increasingly cold aura from the person in front of her, Hu Jia was somewhat surprised. This person looked even younger than her, how could her aura be so imposing?

"Then I'll be straightforward," she smiled at Gu Xun'er and said, "May I know this classmate's name?"

Gu Xun'er peeked out from behind Xiao Han, smiled with pressed lips, and said: "My name is Xiao Xun'er, and this is my tea... ahem, cousin, Xiao Han."

"Xiao Xun'er... what a nice name." Hu Jia curled her lips into a smile. "Junior Xun'er, I think I might have fallen for you. Would you like to try dating me?"

Hearing this, the other students present: "......"

Xiao Han's face instantly darkened.

Gu Xun'er, however, shook her head and said: "I'm sorry, Senior, but I already have a girlfriend."

Hu Jia was stunned, then frowned: "Who?"

Xiao Han moved forward a step, her expression cold: "Me."

Hu Jia was even more surprised: "Aren't you cousins??"

Gu Xun'er said: "Although we're cousins, we're not blood-related."

Hu Jia then showed a regretful expression: "Ah, the flower already has an owner."

She waved her hand, looking somewhat dejected: "Well, a gentleman doesn't covet what others cherish. Guess it's my bad luck."

Finally meeting a girl who caught her eye and moved her heart, only to find out she already had a girlfriend. Ah, these days, it's really difficult to find a partner.

Seeing Hu Jia so accommodating, Xiao Han's expression softened slightly.

The system hiding in her mind trembled. All it could say was, thankfully this Little Demoness was sensible. Otherwise, what awaited her might have been its host's crazy targeting.

Like being bagged at night or something.

You should know, when a Dou Venerate bags a Dou Great Master, no matter how much the Dou Great Master tries to prevent it, they can't. Moreover, its host wasn't an ordinary Dou Venerate. Even if Hu Jia's grandfather Hu Qian came, he probably couldn't stop her.

Hu Jia, still unaware that she had just narrowly escaped death, was in a gloomy mood. She casually said goodbye to Xiao Han and the others, then returned to beat up Wu Hao again.

After Hu Jia left, Xiao Yu, with a horrified expression, whispered to Xiao Han: "You and Xun'er are together? When did this happen??"

Gu Xun'er thought for a moment and said: "It hasn't been that long."

Xiao Yu rubbed her face, trying hard to calm herself.

Life is full of surprises.