Ignoring the other party's reaction, Su Yin raised his head to take a look. A lady stepped forward and bowed to the crowd. Following which, she said with a crisp voice, "I am the maid of the Holy Maiden, Xu Ruoyun. I have chosen the Twin Swords of Cloud and Rain. May I know which sect this is a gift from? I like it very much."
After saying those words, she flicked her wrist, and two elegant swords appeared before the crowd.
The swords weren't too long, only three chi long. However, their surfaces were as smooth as stone slabs that had been washed by rain. It felt as if a storm had just passed. Even though Zhang Xuan couldn't tell how powerful they were, the aura they emanated made the entire hall feel refreshed.
"This is the Goldspirit Metal that our Clearstar Sect obtained from the Thousand Feet Plain. We invited Grandmaster Red Lotus to forge it for the Holy Maiden."
A young man stood up and bowed deeply. The Twin Swords of Cloud and Rain was a gift that his sect had paid a huge price to prepare for him.
"Thank you for your generosity …"
Xu Ruoyun nodded.
The Phoenix Flames Flower had been chosen by the Saintess, so she had no choice but to take a step back. The power of this sword was indeed not small and could not be considered too weak.
"It's only right!" The young man straightened his back and looked around in agitation.
Of the eighteen sects, he was the first one to be chosen. This was indeed something to be proud of.
Paying no heed to the young man's reaction, the second lady walked over and said with a smile, "I am Sun Yueqin. I have chosen the Emerald Silk Robe …"
Another young man stood up in agitation.
Soon, the third lady, Mu Ruanxin, also took out the item that she had chosen. It was a jade flute, and just as Zhang Xuan had guessed, it was a gift from Luo Xuanji of the Qingyi Sect.
Seeing that none of the three ladies had chosen the Blazing Phoenix Flower, Shao Qing's face paled once more.
He thought that Brother Su was confident that the herb he had chosen would be favored, but who would have thought that he wouldn't even mention it at all?
"Wait a minute …" Su Yin was also perplexed by Shao Qing's reaction.
Previously, he didn't know that Song Yu was the 'Casanova', so he wasn't too sure. However, at this moment, he was a hundred percent certain that the Blazing Phoenix Flower was more suitable for the Holy Maiden of the Frigid Cloud and Rain Robe than the Twin Swords of Cloud and Rain.
Why was there no one who had chosen it?
Even the Casanova would fail?
Noticing the disappointment on the faces of the crowd, Elder Lu waved his hand, and countless treasures floated into the air. "Congratulations! These treasures have caught the eye of the three fairies. Those who weren't chosen, don't be disappointed. I'll return your treasures to you right now!"
Everyone received their own treasures, and they all looked disappointed.
Those who were chosen were the winners. If they weren't chosen, even if there were two more stages, their chances of success would be much lower.
Just as they were collecting their treasures, an untimely voice rang out, "Why aren't there any gifts from our Qingyuan Sect?"
The one who spoke was Shao Qing.
"What kind of treasure does your esteemed sect have?" Elder Lu asked.
Shao Qing said, "It's a medicinal herb, a Phoenix Flame Flower?"
"Your gift is medicinal herbs? Haha … "
Before Elder Lu could answer, Luo Xuanji's mocking voice sounded.
"What's wrong with the herbs?" Shao Qing frowned.
"What's wrong? Then take a look at the gifts in this room. Are there any medicinal herbs? "Luo Xuanji asked.
Shao Qing looked over. Weapons, paintings, artifacts, silk clothes … There was a dazzling array of treasures in the room, and there was indeed no medicinal herbs.
Luo Xuanji burst into laughter. "The Frigid Cloud Sect is an apothecary sect, and they have no lack of medicinal herbs. I really don't know what you're thinking by giving medicinal herbs to the fairies as gifts …"
"There must be something wrong with your head!"
"This is equivalent to giving cloth to a cloth merchant or rice merchant … It would be a miracle if they were chosen!"
"How foolish!"
…
Laughter echoed in the room, and the youths from the other sects looked at Zhang Xuan as if they were looking at a fool.
"This …" Shao Qing's lips quivered, but he was at a loss for words.
He had thought about it, but other than medicinal herbs, the Qingyuan Sect couldn't bring out anything better.
"It seems like the medicinal herbs will belong to our Qingyi Sect …"
Luo Xuanji chuckled softly. He was just about to say a few more words to provoke the other party when Elder Lu's voice sounded.
"Silence! Xu Ruoyun, Mu Ruanxin, and Sun Yueqin aren't just disciples of the Frigid Cloud Sect, they have been following the Holy Maiden for many years. Out of gratitude, the Holy Maiden has specially made a trip here for the groom selection today.
"The Holy Maiden is coming over?"
"This … Quick, take a look. Is my hair messy?"
"What's the point of looking? It's not like the Holy Maiden is looking at you …"
An uproar broke out in the room. Everyone's eyes reddened in agitation.
The Holy Maiden was one of the people with the highest standing in the Frigid Cloud Sect. Regardless of whether it was her appearance or her talent, her name had already spread far and wide, and she was worshipped by countless youths. It was difficult for even the sect leader to meet her, and yet, she was actually able to attend the groom selection ceremony … Even if she wasn't chosen, it was still worth it!
Amidst everyone's expectant gazes, a figure walked in. Everyone shut their mouths tightly, not daring to breathe too loudly for fear of blasphemy.
She was dressed in a light purple dress, and her face was covered with a sky-blue veil. She walked forward slowly, as if she was walking on mist. Her movements were light and agile, as if she would float away at any moment.
Even though her face was concealed by the veil, her figure and gaze still left everyone in the room breathless. Their hearts couldn't help but race.
Too beautiful!
Putting aside Golden Immortals, even Great Luo Golden Immortals would find it hard to bear.
If Xu Ruoyun and the others were already stunning before, only after seeing the Holy Maiden did they realize why they were only maids. They couldn't be compared at all.
Ignoring the agitation and gazes of the crowd, the woman walked forward with an expressionless face. At the same time, she secretly observed her surroundings.
Su Yin didn't pay much attention to it at first, but when he saw the other party's eyes and figure, his body stiffened. He felt as if ten thousand horses were galloping through his heart …
This woman is … the Holy Maiden?
It's over!
Under the influence of Song Yu's power of laws, he had flirted with two people, the founder and the Holy Maiden …
Brother, you won't feel at ease until you play me to death!
If you use your power of laws in the future, you won't be a human anymore!
Su Yin's mouth twitched. He quickly raised the wine cup in front of him and covered half of his face. At the same time, he lowered his head, hoping that the other party wouldn't notice him.
At this moment, it was too late for him to escape. He could only hope that the other party didn't notice him.
Perhaps it was because his expectations were met, or perhaps it was because the Holy Maiden had to pay attention to her identity. Soon, he arrived at the center of the hall, but he didn't find the person he was looking for.
"Hmm?"
Frowning slightly, the Holy Maiden's eyes revealed a trace of disappointment. She paused for a moment before speaking in a slightly indifferent voice, "I know that you have come to escort the bride. Firstly, you admire the talent and appearance of the fairies of my Frigid Cloud Sect. Secondly, you want to build a good relationship with my Frigid Cloud Sect. However, no matter what your intentions are, I hope that you can remember this. Although the three of them are my maidservants, they are as close as sisters. No matter which of you succeeds in the selection, I hope that you can treat them well. If I find out that you have been wronged, you will be making an enemy out of me and the Frigid Cloud Sect! "
Her voice wasn't loud, but it carried a trace of coldness, causing the crowd, who had just been intoxicated, to shudder.
The other party was beautiful, but as the Holy Maiden, she was going to marry into a sacred ground in the future. She wasn't someone that a small sect like theirs could covet.
"We dare not …"
Coming to their senses, everyone was drenched in cold sweat.
"Un!" The Holy Maiden nodded in satisfaction. With a flick of her wrist, a bright flower appeared in the room, and a fragrance immediately spread out. "I have seen the treasures that you have sent for the selection, and I am very satisfied with this Blazing Phoenix Flower. May I know which sect this gift is from? Can you give it to me? I will compensate you! "
After saying those words, the room fell silent.
Everyone turned their gazes toward the door.
"T-this … I chose it!"
Shao Qing was stunned for a moment before he finally recovered from his shock. With trembling lips, he stood up.
He had been mocked by so many people for not choosing a medicinal herb. Yet, who would have thought that the Holy Maiden would choose it …
“？？？”
Luo Xuanji's vision darkened, and he felt as though his scalp was about to explode.
That was the Holy Maiden! Even though they couldn't form an alliance through marriage, there was no way they could get a share of the medicinal herbs!
"Oh? May I know which sect it is?" The Holy Maiden's eyes fell on Su Yin as well. She was just about to ask more questions when her eyes fell on him, and her eyelids twitched.
Previously, she was only scanning the surroundings, and the other party had covered his face with a wine cup and lowered his head. Thus, she didn't take a closer look at him, but at this moment, she was able to ascertain his identity.
He was indeed here to select a spouse!
"I am Shao Qing, the young master of the Qingyuan Sect …" Shao Qing quickly introduced himself.
"Qingyuan Sect?" The Holy Maiden recalled. "If I'm not mistaken, the Qingyuan Sect is the sect that supplies medicinal herbs to our Frigid Cloud Sect! May I know which of the two of you is choosing the spouse, you or this friend beside you? "
"It's me!" Shao Qing replied. "Brother Su is the guest of the Qingyuan Sect. He's just accompanying me here!"
"Accompanying you?"
There was no change in her expression, but the Holy Maiden's tone seemed to have relaxed significantly. She paused for a moment before continuing, "Both Xu Ruoyun and Sun Yueqin are fond of your medicinal herb. Even if they can't choose you at the same time, at least one of them would be able to choose you. Now that it's in my hands, you can only fail the selection … How about this, to make up for it, the medicinal herbs of the Frigid Cloud Sect will still be supplied by your Qingyuan Sect in the future!"
"Thank you, Holy Maiden!"
Shao Qing didn't expect the two fairies to approve of his medicinal herb, and the Holy Maiden to snatch it from him. He was so agitated that he felt a little dizzy. He quickly bowed deeply.
In contrast to his agitation, Luo Xuanji's face was as pale as a sheet.
In order to obtain the quota of medicinal herbs, he had paid a huge price just to get in touch with Mu Ruanxin. He had also created all kinds of romantic scenes and coincidental encounters in order to win her heart. He thought that he would be able to obtain the quota easily with this trump card, but who would have thought that the Holy Maiden would reject him so easily!
"Why?"
Luo Xuanji clenched his fists tightly, his eyes filled with indignation.
Be it in terms of talent or appearance, he was the best of the best. The medicinal herb that he had chosen was also extremely valuable. How could he allow the other party to take the lead? This Shao Qing had always been at a disadvantage when compared to him. Why did he suddenly become a different person, causing him to lose out twice in a row?
"Un! Let's continue with the selection! "
The Holy Maiden turned around and walked out. Soon, she arrived at the entrance and stopped in front of Su Yin and the others. "This Blazing Phoenix Flower hasn't been picked for long, so it should still be able to grow. May I know if the two of you can follow me to the side chamber and teach me how to plant it?"
"It's my pleasure!" Shao Qing was shocked once more, and he was excited to the point of speaking incoherently. He hurriedly stood up and walked out.
However, after taking two steps, he saw that 'Brother Su' was still standing there with a grief-stricken look on his face. Thus, Shao Qing hurriedly shouted, "Let's go, Brother Su!"
"This … Brother Shao, I'm not too familiar with how to plant medicinal herbs, so I think I'll pass …" Su Yin was on the verge of tears.
"How can that be? Hurry up!" Shao Qing's hair stood on end.
How great of an honor was it for the Holy Maiden to personally invite him? To actually pass it up … he had to be insane!
He wasn't the only one. All of the young geniuses in the room widened their eyes in shock. Their breathing hastened, and they felt like killing someone.
Rejecting the Holy Maiden? Was there something wrong with this fellow's head?
If it was anyone else, they would have crawled over even if their legs were broken …
"Alright then!"
Seeing that it was impossible for him to avoid the other party, Su Yin could only grit his teeth and stand up.
Seeing Zhang Xuan in such a state, the Holy Maiden's lips curled up slightly. She was just about to walk out of the hall when a few figures suddenly rushed over.
One of them was her teacher, the head of the Frigid Origin Sect, Wei Hanyue.
However, at this moment, her teacher wasn't standing at the very center of the group. Instead, he was following behind a middle-aged lady, as if an attendant.
"This is …"
The Holy Maiden frowned. She was just about to ask about it when she suddenly recalled something, and her heart jolted.
As a disciple of the Frigid Origin Sect, she had never met the founder before, but she had seen the founder's portrait, and she looked identical to the person before her …
Could she be the founder of the sect?
She didn't have to ponder for too long before her teacher gave her an answer. "Wan-er, hurry up and pay your respects to the founder!"
"As I thought …" The Holy Maiden widened her eyes in realization. She hurriedly stepped forward and said, "Junior Shangguan Wanqing pays respects to the founder!"
"Un!"
Knowing that the other party was the current Holy Maiden, the middle-aged lady didn't pay her any heed. Instead, she walked into the hall and looked around.
She had already searched the outside, but she was unable to find 'Little Yu'. Without a doubt, 'Little Yu' was inside.
With a sharp gaze, the middle-aged lady swiftly scanned the surroundings, and a frown appeared on her forehead.
Even though that fellow was skilled in disguise, there was no way he could change his' coquettish aura '. As long as she saw him, she would be able to recognize him!
Could it be that … he wasn't here?
Seeing that the founder was nowhere to be found, Sect Leader Wei Hanyue asked, "Elder Lu, did anyone leave earlier?"
"I've been here all this while. No one has left yet!"
Elder Lu replied. He had no idea why Sect Leader Wei Hanyue was asking such a question.
"Founder …"
Wei Hanyue nodded as she turned to look at the middle-aged lady.
"It seems like he isn't here …" The middle-aged lady shook her head. She was just about to leave when a voice suddenly sounded from not too far away.
A glint flashed across Luo Xuanji's eyes as he said, "Reporting to Sect Leader Hanyue, I am Luo Xuanji of the Qingyi Sect. There's something that has been bothering me for a long time, and I'm not sure if I should say it!"
"Oh?" Wei Hanyue frowned.
"I heard Sect Leader Wei Hanyue asking if anyone had left the hall. Just a moment ago, that Su fellow from the Qingyuan Sect left the hall, and he was gone for quite some time! Back then, Elder Lu was in the midst of picking out gifts with the other fairies, so she didn't notice it. "
Luo Xuanji harrumphed coldly as he pointed to Su Yin, who was hiding by the corner.
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