mtlumby2d Chapter 227: Constant Discussion
Chapter 227: Constant Discussion
Mo Wusang felt her wallet shrinking at a visible rate, as if it were crying silently.
Looking at Mo Wusang's expression, Shen Ruoyu tilted her head, her dark eyes darting around, and said in an innocent and carefree tone, "Hey, Uncle, why do you look like that? Did you order too much and don't want to waste it?"
Mo Wusang forced a smile, but it looked more like a grimace. She waved her hands repeatedly and said, "No, no, how could I be reluctant? Order whatever you like, don't be shy!"
Shen Ruoning blinked her big eyes and chimed in, "Yes, yes, Uncle, you just said you'd treat us!"
Mo Wusang's lips twitched, and he secretly groaned in his heart. This was no invitation to dinner; it was clearly a robbery!
He touched his empty wallet, feeling the money inside disappearing rapidly, and felt a heartache so intense he could hardly breathe.
However, since the words had already been spoken, it was difficult to go back on one's word. So, one could only put on a brave face and force a smile, saying, "Of course, of course, I keep my word. Please eat as much as you like, and order more if you're not full!"
Shen Ruoyu and Shen Ruoning exchanged a glance, revealed sly smiles, and said in unison, "Then thank you very much, Uncle!"
They took their seats in the second-floor atrium, surrounded by carved railings, offering a wide view. Leaning on the railing, they could see the bustling scene inside the restaurant, and hear the various voices of conversation amidst the clinking of glasses.
Almost everyone here is here to participate in the Star-Picking Pavilion's assessment, and their conversations naturally revolve around this recruitment process.
"Have you heard? The four great kingdoms and the three ancient clans have all sent representatives to the Star-Picking Pavilion's entrance exam this time!" A man with a pointed mouth and monkey-like face said mysteriously, lowering his voice as if he were sharing some earth-shattering secret. "Even the Phoenix Lord and the Young Master of the Qilin have personally signed up to participate!"
A burly man opposite him took a swig of wine and sneered disdainfully, "Hmph, even these big shots are joining in the fun. This year's test takers must be incredibly unlucky!"
“That’s right!” the weasel-faced man chimed in. “I wonder how much more difficult this year’s assessment will be. Competing with these geniuses is just asking for humiliation!”
“What’s even more terrifying is…” the burly man paused, a hint of fear in his voice, “I heard that one of the examiners this time is actually Bai Ziyu!”
"Bai Ziyu? The one known as 'Jade-Faced Asura'?" The man with the pointed mouth and monkey-like cheeks exclaimed in surprise, his face turning deathly pale instantly. "My God! If we fall into his hands, we'll be lucky to escape with our lives!"
"That's right!" the burly man said with lingering fear. "I heard he's ruthless and merciless. Once, a candidate made just a small mistake, and he broke all the meridians in his body, leaving him a cripple!"
"Oh, this is truly terrifying!" The man with the pointed mouth and monkey-like face sighed. "I wonder how many candidates will fall victim to his wickedness this year."
"Oh, right," the burly man suddenly said mysteriously, as if remembering something, "I also heard that Bai Ziyu's two younger brothers also participated in the assessment this year!"
"Which two younger brothers?" the man with the pointed mouth and monkey-like face asked curiously.
"One is his second brother, who is said to be exceptionally talented and incredibly strong. The other is his third brother, who is born out of wedlock..." The burly man said, his tone laced with sarcasm, "I heard he's a good-for-nothing with an 80% affinity for divinity, but failed to awaken his companion soul!"
"What? A piece of trash like him is participating in the Star-Picking Pavilion's assessment?" The man with the pointed mouth and monkey-like face stared wide-eyed in surprise. "Isn't this a waste of a spot?"