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"Dear diary, today is the thirteenth of the solar month.

It's morning and yet the weather is already hot. I think I am going to take a long bath after I finish writing."

"I have been trying to step into the Qi Guiding realm for months now, but to no avail. Every time I circulated my Qi halfway, there seemed to be some kind of barrier blocking the flow. I talked to the elders and they said it is something called a bottleneck."

"My mother and father, both are worried for me now. Always reminding me not to try too hard."

"Will they stop treating me like a child already? I mean I am already twenty-six years old, why would they still treat me like that?"

"Hmm... The yearly festival in the city is approaching, I wonder what kind of arts and crafts will be displayed this time? Almost all of the guards of the family are now busy with the festival and I have volunteered to escort the caravan this time."

"I think it is about time I take some time off for myself. Everyone seemed to agree with my decision. they think the change of scenery will do good for me."

"I will be leaving with Elder Cheng and five other guards. Father insisted on sending more guards to protect me, but I doubt we will be facing any danger on the way."

"I think it's time to go. I will be back in the evening."

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"Dear diary, CAN YOU BELIEVE IT? There is such a big event going on."

"Remember how the family put the escort mission during this time of year? Well, this time someone accepted it."

"Well, it's not like it's something rare, but, I heard the elder Cheng say that the person who accepted the mission was someone young. Someone who is aged less than twenty."

"Holy Moly, how is it possible for someone to reach the Qi Guiding realm at such a young age? I am already half a step into Qi-Guiding, and I am already considered a genius in the family. What kind of background does he have?"

"Elder Cheng seemed particularly excited about him. Does he plan on asking this person to join the family?"

"I heard he is called Meng Hao, but I don't remember any Meng family that is around here. I wonder where he came from. What kind of family could produce a monster like him? Perhaps he is from the Martial Academy?"

"Elder pulled me at the entrance of the family towards the manor. He gave an excuse to others about it being some paperwork. But the entire core family was already gathered there."

"It seems, that our family has a secret technique that could allow one to step into the innate with the sacrifice of someone who has reached Qi Guiding before the age of twenty. No wonder everyone seems excited."

"The third ancestor of the family has decided to make a move. He is already old enough, perhaps he will be able to take the next step."

"Hmm... I wonder what kind of existence Innate is?"

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"Hahaha, Elder Cheng is boasting again, and I am sitting here writing a diary. Gathering near the campfire and telling stories is fun. I wonder why I didn't do it before."

"That Meng Hao is still sitting there, taking particular interest in the realm of Innate. Heh, does he think he can step into innate just because he thinks so?"

"AAAgggh. Why am I so jealous? He is not going to live for a long time. I should focus on improving myself."

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"Well, the family backup arrived sooner than expected. There is even someone who looks exactly like me. The ancestor asked me to accompany him. Perhaps he wants me to experience these things."

"A new adventure..... I AM SO DAMN EXCITED."

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"Wow, that guy really is in the Qi-Guiding realm. The wolves were killed in one hit. I reckon he is using some kind of hidden weapon. We need to take this into consideration too."

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"Aaah. The ancestor wants me to accompany him. He says it will lower his guard. But is there any need to do so? Why do I need to sacrifice myself? I will kill him myself if he dares to make a move on me."

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"Uuugh turns out the ancestor wanted me to show him around the village, not accompany him in bed."

"OH MY GOD..... Hua Lin, how can you be so stupid. I feel like I am dying of shame."

"And that guy. That damned guy. How dare he reject me. Am I not attractive enough? He even has the audacity to tell me that he is a girl. Does he think I am a fool? Stupid Meng Hao, let's see who has the last laugh."

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"How long do I need to write in a diary to express myself? I want to make friends too, but every time I try to speak, words don't come out, and everyone assumes I am some kind of haughty person. Hey, I am not cold. I also want to make friends, and have fun, but how do I express myself?"

"AAAGGGHH. Once I step into Qi-Guiding, I should work on my social skills. The family already reserved a quota for me in the Xuanwu Academy. I can not act like this there too. I should ask mother about this."

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"Today is finally the day. Today, that stupid Meng Hao will be sacrificed and the ancestor will step into Innate."

"Woooo... I am trembling with excitement. I have heard a lot about the innate powerhouse but have never seen it. Guess there is a first for everything."

"Dear diary, I am gonna take my leave now. I will be back after the ceremony, or maybe some after some days; I don't know."

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"Dear diary..........

What just happened?"

"I thought we had it all under control. I thought the ancestor was going to step into Innate today. What exactly went wrong?"

"That Meng Hao... THAT FUCKING MENG HAO. He was in the late stage of Qi-Guiding. How the fuck does anyone step into late step at such a young age? I think I am dreaming."

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"The fight between him and the ancestor was really terrifying. If not for the armor given by my father, I would have been unconscious. I still shudder every time I think about that power. How many years will it take for me to reach such a realm? Will I ever be able to become as powerful as them? I don't know."

"Heh, they thought I was lying unconscious. But, I was just pretending to be. I heard them talk about many things and I am still baffled by the result."

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"Dear diary, why did he leave us alive? Clearly, he was the winner, and even though we were trying to sacrifice him, he didn't seem angry about it."

"Dear diary, what kind of person is he? How does he look? How does he sound? I wonder where he got his carefree personality from? Will I ever have a chance to meet him again?"

"Will I ever.... BAH, BAH, BAH... What am I thinking."

"The elder told everyone that the promotion to the innate failed and Meng Hao died in the aftermath. Hmm, I guess he is not willing to tell anyone about his defeat or he just doesn't want to bother him anymore."

"That Meng Hao... What an interesting fellow. Is that even his real name?"

"Well, I guess, I should prepare to go back home tomorrow. This was truly a once-in-a-lifetime journey."

"And why are these people outside clamoring so much? Can't they see it's already early morning and we still need to rest for a bit?"

"Uugh. Why are they fighting with each other now?"

"Oh just great, now they are calling each other a thief. What exactly did they steal from each other to make such a noise?"

"Well, now I should stop writing and prepare for the journey."

"Hmm... Why does my bag seem lighter than usual?"

"Hey, hey, hey. I remember having some spirit stones and gold. Where are they?"

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"MENG HAO, YOU SON OF A BITCH. THIS IS NOT OVER BETWEEN US."