The person in front was startled by her movement and replied timidly, "Shi... Shi Wanyue, is there a problem?"
Of course there was a problem! And it was a huge one!
Miao Miaomiao clearly remembered that the Female Protagonist of this book was named Shi Wanyue! She was the main wife of the Male Protagonist, Ye Han.
According to the novel's description, the Female Protagonist Shi Wanyue’s Sect was destroyed, leaving her with a deep-seated hatred. On her path of revenge, she encountered a crisis where her life hung by a thread, and Ye Han descended like a savior, rescuing her from dire straits.
The Bond between the two then began to unfold...
In the original story, Shi Wanyue was utterly devoted to Ye Han; she would charge through mountains of knives and seas of fire, descend into the Nine Hells without hesitation, never once frowning.
Even when Ye Han later brought back dozens of sisters to keep her company, she never complained, still loving him to death.
It turned out that the tool Sect destroyed in the original story was my Luoyun Sect! Thinking of this, Miao Miaomiao’s mood immediately became complicated.
Just then, a figure appeared at the back door.
Miao Miaomiao’s sharp gaze swept over, and her breath hitched—it was her! It was her! It was definitely her!
She had arrived, walking toward me under the halo of the Female Protagonist!
Compared to the book's description, her exquisitely perfect face held a noticeable touch of girlish freshness and immaturity. Her waterfall-like smooth black hair fluttered gently in the breeze blowing in from the window, complemented by a light pink long dress, making her appear full of immortal charm.
At first glance, she looked like a Fairy stepping out of a painting. In terms of aura, she had it completely mastered.
The moment she appeared, she became the focus of the entire hall. This made Miao Miaomiao sigh inwardly: worthy of being the Female Protagonist! This presence was simply...
Before she could finish sighing, an unexpected event occurred. Whether it was because her dress was too long or she was too nervous, Shi Wanyue suddenly stumbled, and with a "thud~," she fell heavily to the ground in front of everyone.
"Hahahaha!" A harsh burst of laughter rang out at that moment.
Then someone else chimed in with ridicule: "A little weakling who can't even walk steadily actually managed to draw the Heart-Questioning Sword. She must have incredible dog luck!"
"Exactly, the Heart-Questioning Sword choosing her is truly blind!"
"Hilarious. Even choosing someone like me, a crooked melon and cracked date, would be better than choosing her!"
"I..." This was the first time she had been so publicly humiliated. Shi Wanyue, sitting on the ground, had eyes that immediately turned red, her face filled with helplessness.
The laughter stabbed into her heart like sharp knives, poking repeatedly.
"All of you, shut up!!" A fierce roar exploded like thunder at that moment.
Miao Miaomiao looked at the mockers with a grim expression: "Is it that funny? Huh? As fellow disciples, seeing your Junior Sister fall, you not only show no sympathy but instead mock and ridicule her! Have you eaten your conscience?"
"This is how the Sect teaches you all normally! Put yourselves in her shoes; if your situations were reversed, how would you feel right now?"
"You even dare to bring up the fact that she could draw the Heart-Questioning Sword? That’s her ability! Why are you so jealous? And where do you get the nerve to be so sour? Shameless! I feel embarrassed for you all!!"
"You should reflect seriously on whether you haven't been working hard enough or if your Cultivation Level hasn't risen, which is why the Heart-Questioning Sword didn't choose you, instead of maliciously stepping on others to elevate yourselves!"
At this moment, she seemed enveloped in a sacred radiance. Her reprimand made those people lower their heads in shame.
She... she was speaking up for me!?
Shi Wanyue sat stunned on the ground. In her eyes at that moment: Miao Miaomiao was shining with Golden Light, and her slightly messy, wild long hair seemed perfectly appropriate.
That Black Dress could not conceal her righteous spirit at all, and the anger on her face conveyed an ineffable majesty, so sacred and solemn...
In short, one word: magnificent!
It was like a beam of light shining into her heart.
"Hey, are you alright?" A gentle voice sounded near her ear.
"Ah, no... I'm fine, thank you, Senior Sister." Shi Wanyue kept her head down, not daring to look directly at the other person.
"Get up quickly, be more careful in the future." Miao Miaomiao helped her up and guided her to sit in a corner.
"Senior Sister, thank you." Shi Wanyue expressed her gratitude again.
"You've already thanked me once," Miao Miaomiao shook her head, squinting as she scrutinized the young girl up close without restraint.
In terms of looks, although she hadn't fully blossomed, she was definitely a great beauty, but her personality was completely different from the book.
In the original work, Shi Wanyue had a resolute personality, was mature and calm, and extremely decisive in combat. She was Ye Han's strongest support, repeatedly helping him escape difficult situations.
It could be said that Ye Han’s future ability to tower over the Nine Heavens owed more than half its success to Shi Wanyue alone.
But the person before her seemed somewhat naive and timid... like a delicate little white rabbit.
Miao Miaomiao subconsciously asked, "Are you really the Female Protagonist Shi Wanyue?"
"Female Protagonist?" A hint of confusion flashed in Shi Wanyue's eyes. "Senior Sister, I don't understand what you mean. But... my name is indeed that, is there a problem?"
"No," Miao Miaomiao smiled in relief.
After all, the current Shi Wanyue was just a young girl who was too innocent and inexperienced.
Having never experienced the tragedy of her Sect being wiped out or being hunted by enemies, how could she be like the one in the book?
There is an old saying: people are forged by necessity.
"Alright, everyone quiet down." Elder Cheng, who was in charge of teaching the Alchemy course, walked into the Pill Hall with brisk steps. "Starting today, I, your old master, will teach you the Way of Alchemy.
I believe I don't need to tell you how important Elixirs are to a cultivator. If you can refine Elixirs well, you won't worry about food or clothing. If your Elixirs are good, you won't lack a Dao Companion. If your Elixirs are poor, even dogs will abandon you..."
"Hahahaha..." Everyone was instantly amused by him.
Miao Miaomiao: "..." With all those rhymes, it's a real pity you didn't go take the postgraduate entrance exam!
"Ahem!" Elder Cheng coughed twice and waved his hand. "Let's skip the pleasantries... but before we begin, I must emphasize three points! First, in my class, no one is allowed to disrupt order, or they will be expelled immediately.
Second, during the Alchemy process, you must follow the methods and steps I teach; no unauthorized operations are permitted. Third, anyone who causes a furnace explosion must compensate for the loss at market price; if you cannot pay, you will work to cover the debt. Alright, class begins now..."
'Blah blah blah~' Elder Cheng lectured animatedly, spittle flying, and Miao Miaomiao tried her best to listen attentively.
But her poor student nature acted up; knowledge entered her left brain and exited her right, while her midbrain remained dormant like a dead pig.
Fortunately, the content covered was basic knowledge, which the Original Owner had some exposure to, so the impact wasn't too significant.
Seeing Miao Miaomiao drooping her eyelids, looking drowsy, Shi Wanyue beside her gently tugged her sleeve and whispered, "Senior Sister, are you sleepy?"
Miao Miaomiao propped her chin: "To be precise, I'm sick."
"Sick?"
"Yes! I have an inherited academic aversion syndrome. It's terminal, incurable..." The more she spoke, the sleepier she became, her eyelids nearly closing.
"Senior Sister, would you like to try this?" Shi Wanyue sneakily pulled out a green fruit from her sleeve.
"What is this?"
"A lime fruit. I usually eat it to stay awake when I get drowsy. It’s just a bit sour..."
"How sour can it be?" Miao Miaomiao casually took it, lowered her head, and took a big bite.
"Hiss~" The moment the sour juice entered her mouth, she sharply inhaled a breath of cold air, her facial muscles twitching uncontrollably.
"This... this sour?" After swallowing the bite, Miao Miaomiao felt all her organs twisting, as if she were about to mutate on the spot.
To put it mildly, even Ultraman would flash a red light after taking a bite.
"I think it's fine~" Shi Wanyue also took one out and took a small nibble, but her expression didn't change at all.
"Six!" Miao Miaomiao gave a thumbs-up. The Female Protagonist is truly the Female Protagonist; her capacity to tolerate things is beyond what ordinary people like me can achieve.
At this moment, Elder Cheng on the stage saw her face contorted and twisted as if she were about to give birth on the spot, and he couldn't help but frown: "Wait, what is that expression? Is what I'm teaching so unbearable for you?"
"Hehe~ Would you believe me if I said it was a misunderstanding?" Miao Miaomiao's left cheek twitched while her right cheek smiled, making her look like an idiot.