When they returned to the thatched cottage, the master was still asleep. He lifted the quilt and said, "Master, I have advanced to the second round!"
Lao Que turned over and stretched, "I have put so much effort into cultivating my teacher. It would be a surprise if you didn't make it to the second round! Besides, you performed quite well!" He said with a sly smile: "Because, the people outside are watching. The number of people has increased again.”
"Master, I have entered the second round, what training should I do?"
"It's definitely going to be a one-on-one fight, so we have to be flexible and sharpen our weapons before the battle. You still need to survive two more rounds, and that's when the master will show off his 'killer weapon'!"
"Since you have a trump card, why didn't you teach me earlier?"
The master smiled and said: "You silly boy, of course you have to save your 'killer trump card' until the critical moment, otherwise it won't work if you appear in this world!"
Que Xiu described some details of the competition to him. When he heard that Yuhongting appeared several times, the master couldn't help but frowned, "Disciple, love is a poison that destroys perseverance. It will bring endless ties. You must not be contaminated. You must remember this!"
Que Xiu agreed, but secretly laughed in his heart. How could we fall in love after meeting each other several times? Master is so sensitive. He saw that Old Que's eyes were distant and empty, and his thoughts were misty. He must be an old man with a story.
He talked about "Killing in Dreams" again. When he mentioned the man in the cage, Lao Que frowned again, "He must be your subconscious self. You have suffered so much, but your heart is so strong. It's beyond my expectation."
He turned to look at the mountains outside the window and said in a low voice, "You still have to endure two more rounds. It all depends on your adaptability and superhuman perseverance. I'm afraid my teacher won't be able to help with this."
"Master, how far do you think I can go?"
Lao Quetou was angry when he heard this, "There is no first in literature, no second in martial arts. Unless you are brave enough to take the lead, you must not have the idea of retreating. A man must stand on the top of the mountains and look down upon the world!" He said, looking at him. The ejaculation is smooth and full of passion. He is completely different from the submissive old man in the past.
A question arose in Que Xiu's mind: "Who is Master?"
At this time, in the main hall of Murong Villa, the head of the family was discussing matters. Yunyin reported: "The first round of preliminaries is quite fierce. The level of the participating disciples this year is generally higher than in previous years. The list of winning disciples has been released. Please take a look at it, head of the family."
Mo Xing from the side interjected: "Qingtian stood out and won the first place. He really lived up to expectations!"
"The disciples of Nangong, Shangguan, and Linghu all performed well, and the disciples of Tianshi Sect and Laoshan Sect are all outstanding. Especially some small sects are also producing talents in large numbers, which is gratifying!"
"For example, the Jade Red Pavilion of Qingyu Temple is superb in the art of feminine restraint. It is also a rare talent!"
Murong Yue was noncommittal and asked lightly: "Has Lao Quetou's disciple also passed the first hurdle?"
Yunyin smiled and said: "It's just barely ranked at the bottom, not worth mentioning."
"He has never practiced magic or martial arts, but he can get through this. It shows that he is extremely talented and a rare talent!" He thought for a moment and told Xiang Yuan: "Remove the spies who are watching Lao Que."
The relationship was still unresolved, so he continued to ask: "Does the master of the family mean to completely remove the guard?"
Murong Yue shook his head: "No, I just turned to a dark place and can only watch from a distance. I must not let them discover it."
Xiangyuan nodded and continued: "Report to the head of the family, spies have been spotted in the villa for several days in a row, once in the back mountain, and the rest are around the study!"
Murong Yue waved his hand and responded to him, "Although we are both decent people, we also covet each other's magic. Now that they are close to the water, it is inevitable that they will use some tricks. It is not surprising. We just need to be more vigilant!"
"What about the secret room in the underground palace?"
"This is a top priority, just do it as usual!"
Early the next morning, the disciples who entered the second round gathered in the main hall. This was Que Xiu's second time here. It was majestic, with carved beams and painted buildings, and the fragrance of ancient trees was still there. Thinking about the past, he felt a little depressed.
Yuhongting came to his side and gave him a light elbow, "Last night, the poor nun watched the sky. The stars and the moon reflected each other, and it was extremely bright. This is a good sign. The poor nun will definitely be able to overcome the hardships and shine on the sect!"
Que Xiu thought to himself: Poor nun, poor nun, you should be called poor mouthed.
"You'd better pray that you don't meet a poor nun. I won't show any mercy. I'll beat you until you're full of teeth!" This girl was articulate and aggressive. Que Xiu was about to refute, but someone next to him gave a light high-five, and the hall became quiet. Murong Yue Jian walked up to the hall and sat in the middle.
"What a decent and upright man!" Hong Ting saw Que Xiu's dull eyes and joked in a low voice, "Sure enough, I have never seen a big shot before, my eyes almost fell out!"
At this time, Yunyin cupped his fists at everyone, first said a set of Jianghu's opening remarks, and then returned to the main topic: "Although you have entered the second round, you are only a single number. As a rule, one person will get a bye in the second round." As soon as these words came out, the disciples began Whispers about who will be the lucky one.
"It was agreed with the head of the family that this quota will take care of the weaker disciples and will be chosen from the bottom five." It turned out that Murong Qingtian ranked first and another disciple of the family ranked fifth. This arrangement was used to avoid suspicion.
"These five disciples Qi Qian, Yue Xingming, Xiao Pengju, Li Ran and Que Xiu both have two points and are tied for last place. Please come out!" The five people came out in response, feeling a little excited.
Yunyin waved lightly, and someone brought a mahogany brocade box. "There are five lots in this box, and only one is red. The person who draws the red lot will get a bye this time." When these people heard that it was so simple, they were eager to try. Yunyin sneered: "Please listen to what I have to say."
"There is only one red draw among the five draws, and the other four are white draws. If you draw the white draw first, you will have to compete with the other four people. If you win all, you will get a bye. If you lose one, you will be eliminated directly!"
As soon as this statement came out, everyone was shocked, "Ah, this is so unfair!"
Yunyin smiled and said: "There is no such thing as a free bargain. Luck naturally comes with high risks. Of course, you can also choose a safe method. The five of you will take turns to fight. The one who wins two games will get a bye!"
When everyone was hesitant, Que Xiu stepped forward quickly. Yunyin reminded him coldly: "Think carefully, you only have a 20% success rate. If you get a white lottery, you will have to fight continuously. What are your chances of winning?" ?”
Que Xiu smiled slightly and said: "I am as small as dust. I can win one round and I am grateful for God's grace. If I am unlucky this time, it will be even."
He reached into the box and randomly took out a red lottery ticket. Everyone exclaimed and then whispered to each other.
Murong Yue stood up and stepped forward, taking out the rest of the lots. When they all landed, they were all red.
"This round is just to test your decisiveness and courage. As cultivators, we have to conquer demons and eliminate demons. The opportunity is fleeting. We only calculate the gains and losses. If we hesitate, we will miss the opportunity. Que Xiu wins this round."
The others stamped their feet and beat their chests, feeling regretful. However, Que Xiu did not look proud, as if he was under control. Murong Yue's eyes wandered over his body, and he did not look back for a long time.
