Fantasy Diary/C10 Irontalons' Strictest Operation Personnel!
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C10 Irontalons' Strictest Operation Personnel!

What the hell? The Heart Devouring Bead's malicious influence is erupting now?

"The Heart Devouring Bead amplifies and intensifies the evil thoughts within one's heart."

"Is it the sense of crisis I'm feeling that's triggering the Heart Devouring Bead?"

What the hell!

"Master, I shall take my leave now."

No, I can't keep watching Master.

I must return immediately and write in my diary.

Only through writing can I soothe my troubled mind.

With a heavy heart, Ye Ning made his way to the Scripture Pavilion.

Watching him depart, Jin Lingzi let out a silent sigh in her heart.

"Sigh... Ning is just too headstrong."

Fresh out of seclusion, he's already eager to slay demons and contribute to the sect.

Such stubbornness!

Such dedication.

It all deeply moved Jin Lingzi.

Such a disciple!

"Ning, even if you were to fall into darkness, I, your Master, would bring you back."

She was inwardly shaken, yet outwardly composed.

At that moment, Elder Song, standing nearby, said with a smile:

"Patriarch, Ning's diligence is indeed a blessing for our Irontalons."

"Don't be upset."

Elder Song wasn't often in the spotlight, but he was a kind soul.

"Indeed, with Ye Ning among us, the Irontalons are destined to thrive!"

The elders all sang Ye Ning's praises.

A rare smile graced Jin Lingzi's face.

She would never reveal her inner thoughts to them.

Yet she spoke, "Well then, Junior Brothers, Senior Brother, Ning is certainly exceptional."

"But our great Irontalons Sect cannot simply depend on Ye Ning alone."

"I expect each of you to redouble your efforts."

Jin Lingzi's face was a portrait of grave seriousness!

"The Cultivation World is fraught with danger. The Innate Devil Sect, the Ten Halls of the Netherworld—each poses a significant threat."

"The Irontalons Sect's position is far from secure."

"You, as Elders of the sect, must also strive with all your might."

...

In that moment, Jin Lingzi's presence and authority reached their zenith.

Seated upon her throne, she pinpointed the issues at hand and laid bare the sect's vulnerabilities.

In essence, she commanded, "You must not be complacent in your cultivation. Dedicate yourselves to your practice!"

She then issued the most potent cultivation mobilization order in the history of the Irontalons Sect.

...

Ye Ning, of course, was unaware of this.

But Chen Qingwei remained inside the main hall!

In the past, she would have found such elder-level discussions uninteresting.

As Ye Ning had put it, this young lady's motto was:

Slip away when you can, never linger unnecessarily.

Yet this time, Chen Qingwei listened intently.

From Ye Ning's exchange with the Master to the current discussion with the Elders.

She missed not a single word.

"The concerns Senior Brother expressed are indeed valid!"

She wasn't questioning Ye Ning.

She simply sought a deeper understanding of the sect's current state.

Having resolved to protect her Eldest Senior Brother, she needed to push herself.

Only by fully grasping the sect's predicament could she remain vigilant.

"It seems Eldest Senior Brother hasn't shared the full extent of the situation with me!"

"The challenges our sect faces are truly grave!"

Chen Qingwei's frown deepened as she absorbed her Master's thorough analysis.

Scripture Pavilion.

Ye Ning meandered among the shelves, his eyes betraying a deep sense of frustration.

"Master, what was the meaning behind your demeanor today?"

"Ah, never mind. I don't want to dwell on it."

"I'll just have to play it by ear."

Picking up a book at random, Ye Ning settled onto a windowsill.

Without really examining the book, he began to concentrate.

The golden diary materialized before him once again.

Ye Ning started to jot down his thoughts:

Today's encounter with Master left me feeling both surprised and uneasy. Is there something wrong with Master, or has she noticed something unusual about me?

After pondering for a moment, he resumed writing:

Qingwei is quite endearing, almost making me forget that one day I will meet my end at her hands.

And then there's Chiang Yun. She's undoubtedly formidable, but her current obsession with strength means she's missing out on mastering her natural talents.

No sooner had he finished writing in the diary than the influence of the Heart Devouring Bead dissipated.

"Phew, my mind is now a haven of tranquility and softness!"

That settled it.

He then turned his attention to the Taoist scriptures.

This particular scripture was in tatters.

The Irontalons usually revered their books, so it was rare to come across one so damaged.

The scripture's title was succinct, just two words: Soil Scripture.

"An intriguing tome."

This was Ye Ning, who had grown up cultivating within the Irontalons.

He had always been fond of reading.

This trait of his was even highlighted in the original story.

Especially in the beginning, Ye Ning had a particular affinity for books.

Perhaps it was the Heart Devouring Bead's effect on his spirit that made him instinctively seek its calming influence.

The Soil Scripture was fascinating indeed.

Yet, it resonated with Ye Ning's own perceptions.

...

Lost in the pages, Ye Ning drifted off to sleep.

...

Meanwhile, Jin Lingzi had concluded her 'meeting' and sent everyone away.

She rose to her feet, thinking to herself, "I should check on Ning."

It had been three years since Ning's seclusion began, three years since she had last seen her disciple.

To a seasoned cultivator like her, three years was but a fleeting moment, let alone three centuries.

But for a youth, three years could feel like an eternity.

Consider how other young disciples might have spent these years vying with their peers, admiring a Senior Sister or Junior Sister, or delving into their favored Dao Arts.

Yet Ye Ning had been secluded in the pitch-black Heavenly Cave, shouldering the hopes of the Irontalons' resurgence, enduring three grueling years of arduous cultivation.

But as Jin Lingzi was about to leave her room, the words from the diary earlier crossed her mind.

"Ning..."

She realized she mustn't get too close to Ye Ning.

The best way to prevent a relationship from developing was to keep a distance.

So, she returned to her meditation cushion.

Just then, a flash of golden light sparked in her mind.

"Ning is writing in his diary again!"

Jin Lingzi's spirit lifted, and she abandoned thoughts of seclusion to read the diary.

Master's behavior today left me feeling both surprised and uneasy. So, is Master the one with the issue, or has she noticed something amiss with me?

Upon reading this, Jin Lingzi paused, taken aback. "Uh..."

"Ning, do you really harbor such concerns?"

"Sigh, Ning's mind is just too sensitive."

Beneath Ye Ning's gentle and kind exterior lay such a sensitive soul!

"Yet, I must admit I was overly intentional."

Originally, I had indeed planned for Ye Ning to join an operation to eliminate a malevolent sect.

But upon reading Ye Ning's diary, I was filled with regret and hastily altered my plans.

"I certainly meant well, hoping to spare Ning from exhaustion, but Ning is unaware!"

How could I possibly confess to Ning that their Master had pried into their diary?

Such a revelation was out of the question.

Moreover, I was acutely aware that discussing Ning's diary was forbidden!

An enigmatic and formidable force, absolutely overwhelming, prevented me from disclosing anything about it.

This might be connected to Ning's newfound ability to foresee the future.

Yet, that was never the crux of the matter.

"It seems I mustn't be too heavy-handed in my approach."

Being overly meticulous could arouse Ning's suspicions!

"From now on, I'll need to exercise more caution."

Meanwhile, Chen Qingwei, having just returned to her quarters, was taken aback!

"Ye Ning's diary?"

"Oh, it's the Eldest Senior Brother's diary!"

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