Chapter 12 Entry Assessment, the Cornerstone of Lies
The landing sound of the blue flying boat was very light, so light that it was completely inconsistent with its huge size.
The atmosphere in Qingyun Sect is different.
Clean and fresh, mixed with an energy so strong that it could almost smell sweet, it made Zheng Qiuyu's aching bones feel a little loosened.
She clutched the burning flame in her arms, his heavy body a constant, cold reminder of the reality of her current situation.
When her tattered pair of shoes, which could barely be called shoes, stepped onto the mirror-like white jade square, two disciples who were also wearing green Taoist robes immediately stepped forward.
Their hands were on the hilts of their swords.
"stop."
The voice was cold and without any emotion.
"Who are you, and why are you trespassing into our Qingyun Sect?"
The disciple's gaze swept across her dirty and tattered clothes, and finally stopped at the unconscious silver-haired man in her arms.
There was undisguised suspicion in his eyes.
The atmosphere instantly became tense.
Lin Yue'er ran forward hurriedly.
"Brother, this is my guest!"
“They saved my life!”
Before the disciple could refute, an older and more majestic voice sounded.
"Yue'er."
An old man with a neat goatee and wearing an even more luxurious Taoist robe walked over.
He looked serious, but when he saw Lin Yue'er, his eyes softened significantly.
"grandfather!"
Lin Yue'er ran to his side and quickly recounted what had happened in the forest. Her voice was filled with fear and gratitude for surviving the disaster.
The old man, Elder Li from the outer sect of Qingyun Sect, listened quietly.
Then, his eyes fell on Zheng Qiuyu.
He nodded gratefully at first.
"I am Li Qing, and I would like to thank you for saving my granddaughter's life."
But then, the gratitude faded and his eyes became sharp.
That gaze examined her inch by inch, from her messy hair to her tattered clothes, and finally, landed on the man in her arms.
That's not looking, that's peeling.
Zheng Qiuyu's back stiffened instantly.
The pressure brought by this old man is ten times greater than that of the two mountain-guarding disciples combined.
Success or failure depends on this one move.
She had rehearsed this line in her mind a hundred times while on the flying boat.
"Elder Li, you're too polite."
Her voice was husky and fragile. It was perfect.
"My name...is not worth mentioning."
She lowered her head and looked at the burning fire in her arms, her face instantly changing to one of bottomless sadness.
"My husband and I are just two secluded cultivators."
She paused, giving the words time to develop.
"Because I was hunted by my bloody enemies, I fled all the way from the upper realm and ended up here by accident."
These words are half true and half false, but they sound particularly confident.
"My husband...he fought a great battle against a powerful enemy to protect me."
Now comes the hardest part, acting.
She forced her eyes to warm up. She thought about something sad. She thought about the balance in her bank account before she traveled through time. She thought about her damn graduation thesis.
It's done. Her vision began to blur. "Although he killed his enemy, but... his own essence was also severely damaged."
Her voice choked at the right moment.
"Just... fell into a deep sleep, and I... I don't know what to do."
She hugged Zhuohuo tighter and buried her face in his hair, looking like a Taoist lover who was worried about her lover and on the verge of collapse.
"He needs a place with abundant spiritual energy to recuperate. He just needs a quiet place."
The eyes of some of the disciples watching around her were full of sympathy when they looked at her.
The story of a strong man being seriously injured for his lover is a classic.
Elder Li's expression did not change.
He has lived for so many years and has heard so many stories.
"Your husband's aura is indeed unfathomable, yet it is like a candle in the wind."
He took a step forward.
"Forgive me for being so presumptuous, but could you please allow me to examine his injuries? I, the Alchemist of Qingyun Sect, have made great achievements in healing injuries and may be able to help."
Zheng Qiuyu's heart was pounding against his ribs.
Here it comes.
The final test.
She couldn't refuse, because refusing would mean feeling guilty.
She raised her head, looked at him with red eyes, and nodded weakly and gratefully.
"Thank you, Elder."
Elder Li raised his hand, and a wisp of almost invisible energy, which was his spiritual consciousness, floated out from his fingertips and slowly flew towards the burning forehead.
Zheng Qiuyu held his breath.
That ray of spiritual consciousness gently touched the burning skin.
For a moment, nothing happened.
The next second——
Elder Li let out a short, dull hum.
His face, which had been calm until now, suddenly turned pale.
He staggered back half a step and subconsciously covered his forehead with his hand, as if he had been pricked by a red-hot needle.
"Well!"
The surrounding disciples were in an uproar.
what happened?
Elder Li stared at the unconscious Shao Huo with wide eyes. There was disbelief in his eyes at first, then turned into great shock, and finally... turned into a deep awe.
That's not an attack.
It was a purely passive protective divine power.
A kind of protective divine power that is so powerful that it can easily hurt the consciousness of this elder.
This man is more than just a seriously injured strong man.
He is an existence so terrifying that it is unimaginable.
Who could have injured him so badly? What kind of person was this so-called "blood enemy"? And how terrifying would this man be in his prime?
That story is no longer a story.
The slight doubt in Elder Li's heart was completely shattered, and was replaced by a trace of fear and immense relief.
"I am sorry for the offense!"
Elder Li bowed and saluted, his posture much more respectful than before.
"I was unable to detect the extent of Senior's injuries because I am not proficient in my skills. Your divine power is far beyond my comprehension."
He stood up and turned to the two stunned disciples guarding the mountain.
"This is a distinguished guest from our Qingyun Sect!"
The voice was loud and clear, with an unquestionable majesty.
"To repay the kindness of saving my granddaughter, and also to show respect to this senior, I personally guarantee that she will stay as a registered disciple and be allowed to use a cave to care for her husband."
This is no longer just a matter of repaying a favor.
This is an investment.
Invest in a future superpower.
Zheng Qiuyu finally breathed a sigh of relief in his heart.
I finally passed the first level.
Elder Li's attitude became much more enthusiastic, and he personally led her and the still unconscious Zhuo Huo into the depths of the sect.
"The entrance examination is just a formality. With my guarantee, it won't be a problem." He comforted her as they walked.
Then he moved a little closer and lowered his voice.
"However, there is one person you need to be careful of."
"Elder Zhang from Danfeng will also be one of the presiding elders."
"This person is meticulous and has a sharp eye. He is the best at seeing through all disguises and falsehoods."
Zheng Qiuyu's heart, which had just been put at ease, was lifted again.
Can't she have a little more relaxation these days?
They soon came to a magnificent hall with its doors open, revealing deep darkness inside.
Zheng Qiuyu adjusted the way she held Shaohuo. This man was a burden to her, but also her only shield.
She crossed that high threshold.
In an instant, several unfathomable gazes shot out from the depths of the hall.
Those gazes were sharp, cold, and scrutinizing, each one like a knife scraping against her skin.
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