A few days later.

South Fire City, to the east.

Martial arts arena.

The scorching sun was in the sky, and the scorching light sprinkled on the earth, scorching the entire martial arts arena was steaming, and the four sides of the martial arts arena were grandstands, among which the most central quadrangle positions were occupied by the four major academies.

These four academies obviously will not be disturbed by the scorching sun, and they have set up pavilions and elegant houses driven by Yuan Li to isolate the scorching breath from the outside. Among them, the Royal Academy is the most exaggerated, and it has directly moved a small palace here, but seeing the cool breeze in the palace, the people from the academy talk and laugh with each other, so lively, which makes people envious and impressed by its generosity.

Between the stands on all sides, there are four wide roads for carriages and horses to walk, and from time to time major families come here, so that the master of ceremonies constantly chants the names of each one.

"Southern Fire City, the young master of the Tanglin He family is leading the crowd to come!"

"Litian County, the Lord of Ruyang County is here with the crowd! ……”

The children of the major families arrived one after another, and the moment they entered the martial arts arena, they diverted to their favorite academies, hoping to leave a good impression in advance, while more people came directly to the pavilion where the Yang family of the Yuebei Hou Mansion was located and chatted with them.

"Yue Beihou, congratulations, a double star, envy others."

"Since ancient times, the tiger father has no dogs, and it seems that the family is going to add Ding again......" The congratulatory people's eyes swirled on Yang Tianqing and Yin Qiushui beside Yang Lan, and they felt that it was difficult to find such a pair of talented women and a match made in heaven in the world.

"You're welcome, hehe." Yang Lan nodded lightly, maintaining just the right etiquette but not enthusiastic.

"Boom Rumbling ......" Suddenly, an earth-shattering sound of horses' hooves came, and a mighty, neat, and fearful army galloped forward, led by the general in armor with a bearded face, two staggered big axes behind his back, and a pair of tiger eyes revealing a terrifying light, it was Ma Chao!

Na Ma Chao just nodded in the direction where the Royal Academy was located, then turned around and came to the side of the stands that had already been arranged on the other side, and ordered the armor soldiers behind him to occupy their own advantageous positions and defend them strictly.

"Could it be that some big man is coming?" Some people can't help but speculate.

"Why is the grandstand chosen by Ma Chao so close to the Yuebei Hou Mansion? Is it just a coincidence? "Attentive people instantly notice something unusual.

Sure enough, that Ma Chao rode his horse alone to the pavilion of Yuebeihou's mansion, his eyes swept over his disciple Yang Tianqing and the delicate girl beside him, and arched his hand to Yang Lan, showing a rare smile: "Yuebeihou, what a blessing." ”

Yuebei Hou Yang Lan stood up and bowed in return, and said with a smile: "Where, the dog should thank you more for your teaching." ”

"Rumbling ......" was another sound of iron hooves, and in the midst of a group of knights in golden armor, a pale golden octagonal round court chariot was driven by eight snow-white high-headed horses, and drove towards the martial arts arena without hurry.

"What a big show!" People secretly said in their hearts. The palace car was exquisitely carved, the cloud pattern of the beast was lifelike, the knights on his side were neatly aligned, and his whole body was wrapped in golden armor, only a pair of sharp eyes were revealed at the helmet, as long as he was looked at by those eyes, it made people tremble.

"Such a strong momentum, could it be the royal family?"

"What a handsome boy!" Suddenly, there was a wave of exclamation from the crowd.

I saw a young man dressed in military uniform, with a hint of arrogance and a delicate appearance that was outrageous, with a long sword hanging from his waist and an extremely rare long golden hair fluttering freely, which made people unforgettable at first sight.

"It's the Third Prince!" I don't know who in the crowd drank first.

"The third prince is here."

"His Royal Highness the Third Prince, Chitose Chitose, Chitose Chitose ......" Suddenly, many people in the martial arts arena knelt down and bowed.

I saw Yang Lan walking quickly in front of the third prince Mu Yinshang, and said very respectfully: "Your Highness, the next official is late, and he has missed the distance, and I hope to forgive my sins." ”

"Yes." The third prince nodded slightly, and his gaze crossed him and fell on Yang Tianqing and Yin Qiushui behind him.

"Tianqing, see Your Highness!" Yang Tianqing clasped his fists and saluted.

Yin Qiushui's delicate body trembled, and her autumn-like eyes turned around the handsome face of the third prince with affection and timidity, and even her voice was a little softer than usual: "Qiushui...... I've seen His Highness ......"

The third prince nodded slightly, withdrew his gaze, turned around and was surrounded by the guards and stepped into the stands that had been arranged.

Yin Qiushui's eyes couldn't help but show a hint of loss, but she quickly hid it, just looking at the handsome silhouette of the third prince in the stands, and her mind couldn't help but loosen.

With the arrival of the three princes of the Ye Empire, the atmosphere of the martial arts arena was suddenly pushed to a climax, and after everyone found out that even the three princes with the best reputation and the highest reputation in the Ye Empire favored the Yuebei Hou Mansion, they were even more enthusiastic about Yang Lan, and they kept touting it.

Although the Ye Empire is a country, it has always been martial, and there are many monks in the country, and even people in the royal family usually regard martial arts cultivation as the high, after all, although power and scheming are the foundation of politics, but once faced with the existence of such a terrifying sage in the merger realm, even the emperor has to hand it over, and if necessary, he has to pretend to be a grandson.

Therefore, this is a world where immortals and mortals coexist, and all saints live together.

There was still nearly half an hour before the prescribed test time, and a small number of children of the family had not yet arrived, so although the Royal Academy led by Ye Chen, as well as the other two academies of the Thousand Bird Academy and the Martial God Academy, had to wait a little longer.

What's more, the real strongest academy, Xingyao Academy, which is eagerly awaited by all young talents, has not yet arrived.

Yang Tianqing's gaze circled the audience, and found that not only the Xingyao Academy, but also the people of the Shi family had not yet arrived.

……

In a dimly lit alley.

"Hmm!" Shi Rou was covered in the mouth, dragged into the corner of the wall, and pressed directly against the wall.

She continued to struggle, but found that the manpower behind her was far greater than she imagined, and it was even more swept by a gust of wind on the road, and she was coerced here before she could even see it clearly, so there was only one possibility, and this person's cultivation realm was far beyond her.

Who the hell is it?

Yang? In the midst of a hostile army? Or some other enemy in the shadows......

Shi Rou's heart gradually sank.

"Don't move." A familiar voice suddenly burst into Shi Rou's ears, causing her body to stiffen.

"Hmm!" Shi Rou struggled even harder.

"It's all said, don't move."

"Ahh The man let out a scream.

Shi Rou bit his fingers and exerted her strength, and the scorching breath of the man behind her clinging to her back contrasted sharply with the coldness of the wall in front of her, making her feel uncomfortable all over.

It took a lot of effort for Mu Liuyun to pull his fingers out from between Shi Rou's teeth, and he couldn't help but say angrily: "You belong to a dog?" So ruthless? ”

Shi Rou glared at him angrily, and he didn't have a good temper: "You belong to a pig?" Why kidnap me if you have nothing to do? I wonder if everyone will be worried? "This Mu Liuyun is really fine, right? The news she got in the past two days was that his "Mu" was indeed the royal "Mu", and his real identity was His Royal Highness the Crown Prince of the Ye Empire, although he did deserve to be a little aggrieved...... But if he is on the side of the royal family, it seems that it is not impossible to attack her?

"I'm not here to avoid trouble...... Mu Liuyun had the heart to explain, but he saw that Shi Rou's beautiful face was flushed, and the whole person was extremely vibrant and fresh, which was completely different from the usual indifferent appearance like water, and he couldn't help but be a little stunned for a while.

Seeing him in a daze, Shi Rou glared at him even more, and an unknown anger rose: "Are you a little more reliable?" If you go crazy again this time, I'll see if I don't care about you! Unconsciously said something slightly intimate.

Mu Liuyun's eyes suddenly flashed with a hint of brilliance, he is the prince of the Ye Empire, but he is also the representative tutor of Xingyao Academy, if a student dared to speak to him like this in the past, he must have been beaten up regardless of gender, but at this moment, he was inexplicably in a better mood?

"You...... It's a combination of ice and fire, right? Mu Liuyun suddenly smiled ill-willedly.

A sense of vigilance suddenly rose in Shi Rou's heart.

"Hehe, I'm only alert now, isn't it too late?" Mu Liuyun said funny.

Ever since he last discovered Shi Rou's talent type, Mu Liuyun had always remembered it in his heart, and he didn't understand why he was so concerned, maybe it was because he found out for the first time that there was someone who was also a seventh-order talent like him, so he ...... I can't bear to let her pearl be dusty or die prematurely.

Just like him, he was discovered when he was young, although he received countless attention, but also brought countless crises, he was set up at the age of seven to be poisoned, which is difficult to solve today, if he hadn't met a good teacher, I am afraid he would have died long ago.

"Oh, it's done." Mu Liuyun threw Shi Rou a jade ring with a clear body and strange textures, and at a glance, he knew that it was not an ordinary one.

Shi Rou instinctively caught it: "What is this?" ”

"If you hang on your body, others will not be able to detect your talent. Okay, I still have something to do, so I'll go first. With that, Mu Liuyun's figure flashed and disappeared directly in place.

Shi Rou was stunned.

He put so much effort into giving me this?

Shi Rou's heart trembled slightly, and an unknown emotion surged into her heart, and after a while, she restrained her emotions, put away the jade ring, and hurried in the direction of the martial arts arena.

The martial arts arena has been crowded, and three of the four major academies have arrived, and the time for testing has arrived, and the representatives of the three academies have taken the stage one after another.

When Shi Rou arrived, Ye Chen had already spoken at the front desk on behalf of the Royal Academy and began to announce the test rules.

"Miss, this way!" The soldiers of the Shi family shouted in a low voice.

Shi Rou took a few steps to the stands where the Zhenguo General's Mansion was located, and immediately received several complaining and worried eyes, especially Qin Bo, who was wearing a wide robe with dark gold gauze and big sleeves today, sitting upright, covering the broken leg, majestic and inviolable, looking at her with a hint of reproach in his worry.

Now Uncle Yun is far away in the capital, she used to stay in the Yuebei Hou Mansion all the year round, in the past, Uncle Qin was taking care of all the big and small things in the family, working day and night, but she was more tired than when she was in the army. Looking at Qin Bo's gray sideburns that turned gray at some point, Shi Rou's heart suddenly soured.

"The eldest lady is here." Qin Bo's voice was a little lower than usual.

"Well, I met a friend on the way, and I went over and talked to him for a while."

Qin Bo looked at her intently, nodded, and knew that this was not the time to ask, so he stopped talking.

On the high platform, Ye Chen stood in the middle of the other two college representatives, looking around the audience, his voice was not slow, and he used his yuan force to spread to the audience: "The time has come." Today, the four colleges are jointly recruiting students, and the assessment method is very simple, and all students under the age of 25 can come to the stage. ”

The crowd suddenly boiled, the requirements for the initial examination were so simple, which was simply unexpected by everyone present, could it be that the four major colleges that were rumored to have strict requirements for accepting apprentices relaxed their requirements this time?

The people who had originally rested on entering the Gaomen Academy were also ready to move at this moment.