At this time, everyone was stunned.

The colors that Zhong Jin and Zhong Shen hated just now were all white, but Murong Feng's color was black.

It seems that Lotus really made a choice.

At this time, Zhong Shen was very disappointed. He thought of how difficult it was for him to convince Murong Feng, but in the end, it was still in vain. In Zhong Shen's heart, how much he hoped that Brother Murong could work with him to protect the lotus, because Murong Feng was always so wise, just taking the matter just now, it can be seen how well-informed Brother Murong is, but now it seems that the lotus really doesn't like this outsider, no matter how smart he is, how willing he is to give Lotus a little bit of his strength.

However, Zhong Jin secretly held back his snickering joy.

In this way, Murong Feng can disappear into his own world, and besides, after this incident, his father will definitely not love him as much as before.

And Murong Feng also had an indescribable feeling in his heart.

Although he just said to Zhong Dushan that no matter what the result was, he could accept it, but even though he said that, seeing such a result, Murong Feng still felt a little regretful in his heart.

In fact, Murong Feng was not very interested in the lotus, but he hoped that through this matter, he would indirectly give himself a proof.

Moreover, this time, there is Zhong Jin.

This is also the reason why Murong Feng is sad at the moment.

After all, in Murong Feng's heart, since Wan'er was no longer around, he regarded this Zhong Jin as his invisible opponent.

Zhong Jin has a prominent family, but he doesn't have it.

Zhong Jin has a famous father, but he doesn't.

Zhong Jin has super martial arts, and he is not much stronger than him.

The only one who has it is Wan'er.

However, now, even the only possession is gone, so Murong Feng always feels very lost, especially Wan'er's decision now, which makes Murong Feng always want to compete with this Zhong Jin in all aspects.

However, this round, he seems to have failed again.

It seems that without a noble bloodline, no matter how hard you work and how positive you are, it is useless.

So, the three people with their own hearts all looked at Zhong Dushan.

At this time, a smile appeared on Zhong Dushan's face.

"Father, what's going on?The color of the smoke is different from ours, is it because Lotus didn't choose Brother Murong, if that's the case, why do you seem to be very happy?" Seeing Zhong Dushan's expression, Zhong Shen was very puzzled, so he began to ask.

At this time, Zhong Jin was very nervous, after being Zhong Dushan's son for so many years, Zhong Jin still knew something about or Zhong Dushan, and now his father not only did not feel lost because of the black smoke, but showed a smile, indicating that things may really take a turn for the better.

Murong Feng was also confused by this Zhong Dushan's expression.

"Master Zhong, what is this?"

"Child, Lotus has chosen you. Zhong Dushan said happily, and then patted Murong Feng's shoulder with his hand.

"What?" Hearing this, Zhong Jin and Zhong Shen both said in unison.

"Actually, the smoke of the ashes will come in three colors. Zhong Dushan said.

"Which three?" Zhong Jin asked.

"White, black, and red. ”

"And what do they mean?"

"White means that the lotus flower is very satisfied, and red means that the lotus flower is not satisfied. ”

"But, why am I black? If it's black, is the lotus flower dissatisfied?" Murong Feng asked.

"Because Zhong Jin and Zhong Shen are the heirs of the Zhong family, they are well-deserved guardians of the lotus in any aspect, so for the two of them, the lotus is very satisfied, because the color of the smoke is white. And if the color of the smoke is red, it means that Lotus thinks that this person is useless, whether he is from the Zhong family or the Jiang family. ”

At this time, Zhong Jin said coldly: "If Zhuang Zhongren comes, although he is the son of the Zhuang family, but, just by his appearance, the lotus will definitely produce red smoke." ”

Although Zhong Jin's words were a bit excessive, everyone knew that this was the truth, which was why Zhong Dushan would rather use Murong Feng, an outsider, than Zhuang Zhongren, who should be very suitable.

"If the smoke of the lotus flower is black," at this time, Zhong Dushan continued, "it means that the lotus flower is also very satisfied with this person." ”

"However, since you are satisfied, why is it black smoke?" Zhong Shen asked incomprehensibly, feeling very unhappy for Murong Feng.

Seeing Zhong Shen's anxious appearance, Zhong Dushan smiled, thinking in his heart that Zhong Shen was really a kind child.

Then Zhong Dushan said: "This is because, after all, Murong Feng is not from the Zhong family. However, Lotus really still appreciates you. After speaking, Zhong Dushan looked at Murong Feng with encouragement in his eyes.

Murong Feng smiled embarrassedly.

Finally, he and Zhong Jin are the same, on par.

However, even though Lotus chose herself, Wan'er still made the opposite choice.

Listening to Zhong Dushan's words, Zhong Jin was very disappointed, but since Lotus had such an arrangement, he didn't dare to make a mistake.

"It's great that we can finally protect the lotus together, and all of us have withstood the test. Zhong Shen said happily, and then he asked Zhong Dushan, "Father, when can we start?"

Zhong Dushan smiled but did not answer.

All three were dumbfounded.

Could it be that there are other processes, could it be that the lotus flower has to be tested again?

Looking at the expressions of the three young people who were all a little surprised, Zhong Dushan said, "Next, it's time to take the oath. ”

"Oath?"

"Yes. ”

"Guarding the lotus, and taking an oath?"

"Of course, the reason why we have to take the oath is to continue our tradition. Zhong Dushan said.

All three looked at each other.

"At the beginning, our three families were like brothers, and it was only because of this that every time our three families came together to protect the lotus, the role of the oath is to let the generations not forget the love between the three families, and not forget this mutual cherishing and trust. Speaking of this, Zhong Dushan suddenly stopped.

Yes, at this moment, Zhong Dushan feels very lost.

A tradition that has been passed down for many years is now a joke.

And those vows that were once made have also turned into empty and pale in the blink of an eye.

Yes, the three families who originally said that they would protect each other together are now gone.

Looking at the three children in front of him, Zhong Dushan couldn't help but sigh that everything had already been different.

"So," Zhong Dushan walked out of his memories, adjusted his emotions, and continued, "The three of you must also take an oath." Your vows will also be heard by the Lotus. ”

After listening to Zhong Dushan's words, the three of them felt so mysterious.

Then, Zhong Dushan led the three of them into another room.

This room is not big, with three stone platforms inside.

And these three stone platforms are not placed side by side, nor are they placed up and down, but end to end, arranged in turn, just to form a circle.

"Come, the three of you sit on these three stone platforms. ”

After listening to Zhong Dushan's words, the three of them began to act.

After they were done, Zhong Dushan said, "Next, start swearing with me." ”

All three were also ready to go.

"The lotus is on top," Zhong Dushan began.

"The lotus is on top," followed the three men who were sitting with their backs to each other.

"The younger generation is here to guard. ”

"The younger generation is here to guard. ”

"Now, each of you will name yourself," Zhong said.

"Zhong Jin,"

"Zhong Shen,"

"Murong Feng,"

"The three of us are here to take the oath. ”

"The three of us are here to take the oath. ”

"We must be honest with each other, remember the love of our ancestors, and love and help each other forever. ”

"We must be honest with each other, remember the love of our ancestors, and love and help each other forever. The three of them said in unison.

However, when they finished speaking, they found that such a vow could not be fulfilled at all.

Looking at the three people in front of him, Zhong Dushan couldn't help but think of himself and Jiang Rufeng, as well as Zhuang Rusheng.

The three of them were also here at a childish age, and they made such a vow together, and they were serious and firm at that time, and today, thirty years later, Zhong Dushan still remembers it vividly.

However, because of Jiang Rufeng's thoughts, all promises were in vain.

"Father, in this way, can we start?" Zhong Shen asked as he looked at his father a little distracted.

"Yes. Zhong Dushan replied hurriedly.

"Wait," at this moment, Zhong Dushan seemed to think of something, and then suddenly said, "There is still one thing to be done." ”

"What's the matter?"

"That is, the three of you are going to call each other's names together. ”

"Zhong Jin, Zhong Shen, Murong Feng. "Three people completed this final step.

However, just when they thought it was all over, they were ready to get up, but something unexpected happened.

The stone platform, which was originally as stable as a rock, suddenly began to turn.

The three of them were a little flustered, and looked at Zhong Dushan at the same time.

However, Zhong Dushan had a calm face, as if he was waiting for something.

So, the three of them also followed the rotation of the stone platform and resigned themselves to fate.

Originally, the three people were sitting opposite each other, but at this time, the position of the three people changed due to the stone platform starting to turn.

When the stone platform stopped turning, the three people found that they were still back to back just now, but now they were facing each other.

The six looked at each other and felt very embarrassed.

So, everyone looked at Zhong Dushan one after another.

"Father, what kind of mystery is this?" Zhong Shen asked.

"Don't look at me, just look ahead and at each other. Zhong Dushan did not explain, but continued to give orders.

There was no way, so the three of them had to continue to look at each other.

Although it was very embarrassing, they all seemed to have a new understanding.

I had never seriously observed each other like this, and this time, it was rare to look at each other at such close range.

At this time, Zhong Dushan spoke: "This is where the mystery lies. ”

"What do you mean?"

"Now that you look at the other two faces in front of you, you have to remember what these two people looked like, and you also remember the oath you took when you sat opposite each other. Zhong Dushan said in one word.

"Father, we know that the reason why the stone platform turns is because the lotus flower wants us to really remember each other, just as the oath says, we must be honest with each other, remember the love of our ancestors, love and help each other forever. Zhong Shen said, his face seemed to be full of joy that understood the true meaning.

Listening to Zhong Shen's words, Zhong Dushan nodded happily.

And at this time, Zhong Jin and Murong Feng's eyes met in an instant.

Then, both of them subconsciously hurriedly avoided it.

Although the words are said to be so, although Shi Taizi is also considered to be well-intentioned, although they have sworn in unison, although they have clearly seen each other's faces just now.

However, whether it was Zhong Jin or Murong Feng, they all knew that everything was impossible.

And the crux of everything is Wan'er.