C211 (1/2)
Murong Qing nodded. ”Yes, these few people have successfully found the mountain gate and passed through the Alligator Pond unharmed. It seems like they have already passed the elder's selection.”
Filtering? Chu Yunge's brain operated at a high speed.
Could it be that what he had experienced were the conditions to filter out the Murong Dynasty? She couldn't help but think back to the anti-eight trigrams formation in front of the mountain, the crocodile pond, and the illusion of a hot spring. If they were careless, they would either be trapped at the entrance or die in the crocodile pond. What was the purpose of such a screening?
The Elders' gazes swept across the crowd a few times before finally nodding lightly, ”It's getting late. Since you have passed the first selection, please go to the welcoming hall to rest. Tomorrow, you will come to the main hall to participate in the second selection.”
After speaking, the Elders withdrew into the palace, and the door closed behind them.
Feng Yi and Chu Yunge did not even have the time to introduce themselves, which made Feng Yi feel a little dissatisfied. Since he said that they were esteemed guests, they should have welcomed him well. Why would they arrange for him to rest without even asking him? This was not the way of hospitality!
Murong Qing saw Feng Yi's discontent and did not point it out. She waved her hand and said, ”Guests, please follow me to the welcoming hall to rest. I still have some things to ask you.”
Feng Yi remained silent, then continued: ”I'll be troubling you, Princess, about that, I just don't know if I can prepare dinner for you guys?”
Feng Yi sweated profusely. Xiao Ge was really a competent foodie, he would never forget to eat it.
Murong Qing smiled. ”Of course. It's just that these elders haven't had any contact with outsiders for many years and are not familiar with the affairs of the world. I hope you won't take offense to the things that are neglected.”
Hearing that there was food, Chu Yunge immediately smiled, ”No offense, as long as there is food.”
After they arrived at the reception hall, Murong Qing instructed the servant girls to prepare some food while he sat down at the head seat, inviting them to have some tea.
”I heard that the princess has a question that she wants to ask. Why don't we take advantage of this?” There's no time to ask when the meal's ready. ” Chu Yunge brought out the true colors of the foodie to the fullest.
Murong Qing nodded and said seriously, ”I'm guessing you didn't stumble your way here, right?”
After seeing the crowd nod their heads, he continued, ”Our Mu Rong family has been living in seclusion here ever since the country broke down, and we have been getting fewer and fewer people. ”However, I dare not to forget the teachings of my ancestors. That is, to guard the treasure, to leave it as a gift is fated.”
Hearing this, Chu Yunge's heart skipped a beat. After saying so much, she finally got to the point!
”The treasures that we guard here are enough to divide the powers on the continent, but not everyone can get the treasures. The fact that you can come here means that you are fated to get them, but whether or not you can get them will depend on your character.”
Character? What is so special about this character? Since it is a treasure trove, we should take it out to share with everyone. After all, you all are not stupid enough to sit here and watch a pile of gold, silver, and treasure turn mouldy.
Chu Yunge silently cursed in here, but she listened to every word Murong Qing said.
”Actually, ever since you entered the school, your actions have entered our line of sight, and at the same time, the character and conduct that you have been given has begun to be assessed.”
Chu Yunge was shocked, what the f * ck? If it was really the test of character, then wouldn't she get zero points just by poisoning and running the train with her mouth full of poison?
”Then — who is the head examiner? Is it you or those elders? ” Chu Yunge could no longer sit still and asked softly.
Murong Qing smiled lightly and said, ”Of course it's me and the elders. Although the elders have the right to speak, I am still the one in charge here. The Elders Guild is only supporting me.”
Chu Yunge rolled her eyes, reached out and pinched Feng Yi's waist.
Feng Yi was deep in thought about something, the pain in his waist pulled him back to reality. He looked at Chu Yunge with suspicion, not knowing what she was going to do.
”Why didn't you speak after you came in? Don't you usually talk a lot? Quickly tell the princess the purpose of our visit. ” Chu Yunge thought of a beautiful man's scheme, wanting the handsome Feng Yi to win the princess's favor and gain some impression.
”Oh, princess, we —”
Before Feng Yi could finish speaking, he was interrupted by Murong Qing with a raise of his hand. He then asked, ”According to what I know, you should be representing the three forces, right?”
He has already agreed to marry me, so naturally, he will be considered my forces. Now that these two fellows are my followers, they will naturally be considered my forces as well. Chu Yunge quickly replied.
Ling Yuan's face sank, and said in a muffled voice: ”Imperial Protector Princess's words are wrong, the cooperation we had outside was to find the treasure, and now that we have found the treasure, our cooperation will naturally end.” He cupped his fists towards Murong Qing, ”I want to make a declaration to the princess that Hei Yan and I represent Worryfree Hall.”
Indeed, it was the ambition of a wolf! Chu Yunge did not think that Ling Yuan would go overboard even before seeing the treasure deposit, and immediately sneered.