early morning.
"Wow." Ji Ping'an held up a cup of water and wet his face. After wiping it carefully, his mind sank and he could clearly feel the gurgling moonlight-like spirit flowing through his body along his meridians.
The night before, he went to Jinghu Lake again. After soaking his body, the accumulated medicinal power in his body was evaporated. It was like crossing a critical line. In the sea of Qi in Dantian, the spiritual element had changed from gaseous to liquid.
"Sir." The door of the hut opened, and Huang He walked in carrying a food box, "It's time to eat."
After finishing speaking, he hesitated to speak.
Ji Ping'an smiled and wiped his hands, put the towel aside and said, "What do you want to ask?"
Huang He said: "Today is the last day of the branch. Have you made a decision?"
Ji Ping'an nodded: "It's decided."
Huang He breathed a sigh of relief. He really couldn't stand the pressure. As for where he would go in the end, he didn't ask. Anyway, he would go wherever the young master went.
I think I would choose the best Jinyuan, but I rejected Li Guofeng in the past. Isn't it a bit embarrassing in the past? Huang He thought distressedly.
…
Wooden courtyard.
The atmosphere in the pavilion at this moment was depressing and solemn, with a few key members gathered together.
Everyone's faces were gloomy and anxious, like ants on a hot pot.
This week, Muyuan has been having a hard time. At first, it was just a setback in recruiting students. They thought that by selecting a few from the bottom of the monthly exam list, they could fill the vacancies.
Unexpectedly, the situation turned to a fever pitch, Si Chen, who had made a deal, turned against the enemy, and the other branches almost joined forces to attack.
When the news spread that Xu Xiurong would be dismissed, people were even more panicked. Not to mention that the freshmen were afraid to apply, and even the people in the hospital were in a panic.
As a result, seeing that there were only one or two hours left before the deadline was about to end, there was actually no one on the list in the dignified wooden courtyard.
Unbelievable.
Last night, a letter of notification was sent, saying that a meeting would be held today, and all five governors must be present, and they were severely beaten by everyone.
Obviously, the meeting at this time was to take the opportunity to attack Xu Xiurong.
"When will the prison lord come?" In the depressing atmosphere, a middle-aged Si Li could not hide his anxiety, "The situation is critical now, what should we do?"
Another female Sili with a fiery temper and equally fiery figure clenched her fist fiercely, hammered the table, and said angrily:
"This is a conspiracy! Ever since the warlord came back from injury, the little tricks haven't stopped. Now these people no longer cover up and are completely shameless.
"If everyone competes openly for students, we are currently weak and will accept it if we can't find a good one. But if we use dirty methods such as secretly poaching and even spreading rumors, what rules are there to follow?
"If you ask me, just hit him and flip the table over."
As soon as he finished speaking, many passionate disciples echoed, and the crowd was furious.
The middle-aged Si Li smiled bitterly and shook his head: "Don't say angry words. The other party wants us to make trouble, but they can justifiably attack us."
The female secretary was so anxious and angry: "If you just sit back and wait, will there be a change? Otherwise, I will forcefully arrest a few freshmen."
With that said, Huoran stood up and was about to implement it.
This quick temper is more like the star official of Huo Yuan than Mu Yuan.
However, as soon as he took two steps, he suddenly stopped and said: "Prince Hou."
Outside the door, two beauties, one big and one small, came over, it was Xu Xiurong and Mu Yaoyao.
Wearing a dark green prison robe, with a pale face, a straight nose, and soft eyes, the female prisoner looked calm, frowned and scolded: "Go back."
"Prisoner..." Female Secretary Li wanted to speak.
Xu Xiurong, who could have a gentle temper but was excellent at treating his subordinates, said coldly: "You don't listen to me anymore?"
The female secretary sat down angrily.
Looking at the group of subordinates and disciples, Xu Xiurong felt bitter in his heart.
How could she not know about the situation in the hospital and everyone's concerns?
This week she tried her best to recover from her injuries, but with little success.
Maybe... she is really not suitable to be a prisoner... She felt sad in her heart and tried to smile:
"I will go to discuss the matter now and come back if I have anything to say. As for the enrollment matter, there is no need to force it, and don't resent those officials. It is human nature to seek advantages and avoid disadvantages. Besides...it will not be over for another hour or two. Maybe there will be a turn for the better.”
Everyone was crestfallen, knowing full well that these were words of comfort, and the atmosphere fell into despair.
Xu Xiurong also had no illusions. She already understood that if nothing unexpected happened, she might lose her status as a prisoner after today, but she still wanted to finally fight for a good future for these subordinates.
"Master..." Mu Yaoyao, who has a lively personality and combs her hair into a bun, has worries in her eyes.
Xu Xiurong forced a smile and said, "You are also waiting for me here."
After saying that, her robes fluttered and turned into a green stream of light and disappeared. In the blink of an eye, she left the wooden courtyard and arrived at a towering building in the center of Qin Tian Prison.
Passing around a sundial at the door, a plaque reading "Senate Hall" hangs in the lobby in front.
In the hall.
Except for Qin Tianjian who was in seclusion, the other four prison princes were already present. They were sitting on both sides of the long table. The one sitting at the top of the table in the middle was Li Guofeng, who had a handsome appearance and deep eyes.
On the left are, in order, Baichuan, the eunuch of the Water Academy, and Huang Chen, the eunuch of the Earth Academy.
The former is a tall, thin young man with a feminine temperament, thin lips and lack of color. He is wearing a navy blue official robe. When he looks over, his eyes contain hostility.
The latter is a middle-aged man with broad shoulders, taciturn, and a steady temperament. His official robe is khaki.
On the right side, there is Fang Liuhuo, a tall man with a square face and beard, and thick and thick fiery red eyebrows. He is sitting in a loose posture and is playing with a tea cup in a bored manner, seemingly nonchalantly.
His robe is crimson.
The color of the official robes of the five court officials corresponds to the five elements.
The personalities of the five people also correspond to their respective stars:
Li Guofeng is serious and domineering, dignified and upright.
Xu Xiurong is gentle and gentle, like a spring breeze.
Bai Chuan has an ups and downs temperament and is full of tricks.
Fang Liuhuo is not stingy and bohemian, and he describes himself as a knight-errant.
Huang Chen is low-key and reserved. He doesn't like fighting, but he is not afraid of it. He is upright when facing the enemy and often uses force to push back. He is an honest person that no one wants to mess with.
"Hey, junior sister is here, sit down quickly," Fang Liuhuo laughed and patted the empty seat next to him, "If you don't come here, Bai Chuan and Lao Li will have to wait impatiently."
In one sentence, the division of camps was broken down.
Among the five, Huang Chen is absolutely neutral and impartial.
Bai Chuan pushed to depose Xu Xiurong and seize power. Li Guofeng took advantage of the situation and took action. The two became one faction.
Fang Liuhuo and Bai Chuan do not deal with each other, and emotionally support Mu Yuan and are considered friends.
Just looking at the comparison on paper, it seems that there is no huge difference. This is why Baichuan did not attack before and waited until today.
Cultivation is not about fighting and killing, it is about understanding the world. If he wants to win in this sudden change of power, he needs a justifiable reason.
Today, all we have to do is wait for the end of the branching and the Muyuan does not have enough places to recruit, so Xu Xiurong can be dismissed according to the rules of the school.
With a sneer on his lips, Bai Chuan watched Xu Xiurong take his seat with a victor's attitude. The female warden closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and then opened her eyes:
"let's start."
Her eyes were desperate, ready for judgment.
…
Quiet hall.
This place is used as the registration office today, where new students must submit their chosen branch.
Pei Sili is responsible for supervision, because most of Si Chen's appointments are made in advance and are just a matter of process.
Therefore, the submission was almost completed early in the morning, and several clerks drank tea and chatted boredly, waiting for the end.
"How many people are not here?" One person asked, looking at the hourglass on the table and the bright sun outside.
Someone next to me opened the monthly exam list:
"Except for a few Si Chen who have not yet awakened and stepped into the cultivation of Qi, the rest have signed up. Alas, Muyuan didn't catch any of them this time. It's really...who would have thought?"
Everyone tacitly agreed not to talk about the sensitive topic.
"By the way, Huang He hasn't chosen yet? He doesn't really want to stay with Ji Ping'an." Someone patted his head.
As soon as he finished speaking, two figures on the street corner walked to the front of the hall.
"We want to sign up." Ji Ping'an smiled politely and peacefully, as usual.
Pei Sili, who was sitting in the hall and taking a nap, opened his eyes and looked at him with complicated eyes, a little regretful, but also a little relieved.
It is a pity that this young man obviously has profound knowledge, but he has been unable to practice it for a long time.
I am glad that he is sensible after all and did not forcefully keep the genius Huang He by his side just because of jealousy and delay the other person's future.
Pei Sili stood up, walked over in person, and looked at Huang He:
"Have you made your choice? Do you want to come to our Golden Courtyard? Again, Supervisor Li and Hou Xicai will not mind what happened that day."
Huang He held the bamboo sword, played the role of a boy, and said, "Yes, my son has been chosen."
"That's good, get ready...wait!" Pei Sili picked up the pen and suddenly paused. He woke up and looked at Ji Ping'an suddenly:
"You just said, 'you' want to sign up?"
Ji Pingan nodded: "Yes, the two of us will sign up for Mu Yuan."
Pei Sili was stunned for a moment, then laughed angrily. He felt that the other party was joking, and his voice became colder:
"Are you entertaining me? According to the rules, no matter how well you answer the questions, you can't..."
"I nourished my energy." Ji Ping'an added calmly: "Just last night."
The surrounding area became quiet for a moment, and people looked at him in astonishment.
Ji Pingan thought for a while and showed a shy smile:
"As for the attributes, I compared it according to the book. It seems to be quite rare. It is similar to the 'Five Elements Balance'. The name is 'Innate Wood Aspect'. I don't know if it is good or not."
There was silence.
There was a "pop" sound, and the tea cup in someone's hand fell, fell to the ground, and fell into pieces.
Pei Sili stared at Ji Pingan, his eyes full of shock and disbelief.
