Xia Chichi went off to copy the book, but the look she gave before leaving made Lady Three’s heart race with anxiety, feeling as if she were about to be exposed.0

It was not until Xia Chichi’s figure disappeared from view that Lady Three suddenly realized something.0

It seems that this obedient and dutiful girl is actually quite bold. She’s been deliberately using Iceheart, using its frosty sharpness as a substitute for the White Tiger’s edge, purely so that she could gain a glimpse into the water element.0

In the past, Xia Chichi had not yet known that Vermillion Bird and Black Tortoise had already adjusted their expectations. Now, mastering two elements was enough to become the cult leader. According to tradition, becoming the cult leader required the mastery of all four elements. So, back when she had only just started making her way up the Ranking of Hidden Dragons, Xia Chichi had already begun to dabble in a third element. Naturally, this was difficult, and she likely had not succeeded, but at least she had laid the groundwork. This made her current endeavor to push water to nourish wood much easier.0

This devious woman must have been planning to become the cult leader from the very...0