"Father, we did it. Zhong Shen said happily.

Zhong Dushan's face was full of joy at the moment.

"Father, what the hell is going on?" Zhong Jin asked.

"This is the so-called predator, which is the meaning of the so-called clover. Zhong Dushan said.

The three of them seemed to understand, but they didn't seem to understand.

At this time, Zhong Dushan looked at the three of them and continued: "Murong Feng is right, many things have natural enemies, and some natural enemies are far away in the sky and close at hand, which means that the existence and growth of everything is determined by laws. Just like the story of the pear tree and the grass that Murong Feng said, every thing, if there is no thing that precedes him, this is not in line with the destiny of heaven. So, the little grass grows right next to the pear tree, and in the same way, these clovers exist as a kind of thing that binds this door. ”

The three nodded thoughtfully.

In order to make Zhong Jin realize the importance of unity, the well-intentioned Zhong Dushan continued: "Similarly, what Zhong Shen said is also very reasonable, there is indeed a coincidence here, clover, three young people, this is the destiny in the dark. And it is precisely because of the unity and cooperation of the three of you that the final result is achieved. ”

At this time, the three of them glanced at each other.

At this moment, Zhong Dushan hopes that his son can get along well with Murong Feng, a young man he has always been optimistic about.

However, even if the two people now realize the importance of cooperation in their hearts, this so-called tacit understanding is only limited to waiting for the lotus flower to bloom, and once this time period has passed, everything will still return to the past.

This is not to say that both of them are people with small bellies, it's just that as long as Wan'er or Xi'e, as long as this woman is still wandering between the two people, these two people will not get along in harmony.

After all, for that woman, these two men who are also promising are the favorites at this time.

At this time, Zhong Shen asked, "Father, now, all the doors are gone." ”

Zhong Dushan nodded.

The three of them breathed a sigh of relief.

Seeing that everyone was a little slack, Zhong Dushan said: "Don't relax, the real test has just begun." ”

After listening to Zhong Dushan's words, the three of them said in unison, "What?

"Father," Zhong Jin continued, "Isn't the next thing to do is to copy the scriptures, and what other tests are there?"

"Do you think copying scriptures is that simple?" Zhong Dushan was a little unhappy when he saw Zhong Jin's questioning.

Zhong Jin said: "I know, just now you said that copying the scriptures requires us to have the same concentration and seriousness as we just listened to the wind, and we can do this, can we do this, in addition to these, do we still have to go through the test?"

"You'll know when the time comes. Zhong Dushan said coldly.

Seeing that his father was a little unhappy, Zhong Jin didn't dare to say more.

So, the three of them followed Zhong Dushan and continued to move forward.

After a few people walked through the transparent door just now, they came to the top of Lingyun Mountain.

That is, the place where the lotus flower is planted in legend.

It's just the first time the three of them have come to such a sacred place.

In fact, in Murong Feng's heart, there has always been an idea, that is, if there is a chance, he must go to the place where the lotus flowers are in full bloom to have a look.

The first time Murong Feng came into contact with the lotus flower was because of Yan'er.

At that time, Yan'er was always healing, and her physical condition was worrying.

The geese were in pain, and Wan'er wept.

Yan'er and Wan'er are the two women she cares about the most, one is her sister, the other is a lover, one is because of family affection, and the other is because of love, so the sadness of these two women is Murong Feng's pain.

So, in order not to make them sad, Murong Feng came to the bottom of the mountain.

Originally, I wanted to find a miracle doctor to help the little sister recover her strength, but by mistake, she met Lian'er's grandfather, and it was the old man who told him about the efficacy of the lotus.

Next, as if it was fate, he saved Zhong Shen's life again, and naturally came to Zhong's house and got the lotus.

I still remember the first time I saw the lotus.

So white, so flawless, so beautiful that people are tempted, so beautiful that they forget all the troubles.

The most important thing is the fragrance of the lotus, which is so refreshing and nostalgic.

At the same time, the reason why Murong Feng was obsessed with such a fragrance was because such a fragrance was exactly the same as the fragrance on Wan'er's body.

As we all know, the fragrance on Wan'er's body is not an acquired spice powder, but a natural natural aroma.

Therefore, in Murong Feng's heart, Wan'er has always been a lotus flower that comes out of the mud and is not stained.

It is precisely because of this that Murong Feng is so forgetful.

However, now, this unforgettable woman has become someone else's wife, no matter what the original intention was, at this moment she seems to have accepted such a fate, and even a little happy in it, even changed her name.

As soon as he thought of this, Murong Feng's eyes turned red.

Zhong Shen saw Murong Feng's abnormality, so he asked, "Brother Murong, what's wrong with you?"

Murong Feng realized his gaffe, so he hurriedly said, "It's okay, it's okay." ”

Then, the four of them continued to walk forward.

Finally saw the lotus.

Although several of them had seen lotus flowers before, they were all picked after they were in full bloom, and they were all lotus petals, and this was the first time the three of them had seen such a whole lotus flower growing.

There is still a month before it is in full bloom, so the lotus is not fully blooming.

The three of them approached the lotus with trepidation.

At this moment, the lotus flower is about to bloom.

Although it is not in full bloom, the snow white and the fragrance are still unforgettable.

Just when the three of them were stunned, Zhong Dushan said, "Okay, next, you have to accept the test of the lotus. ”

"What?" the three of them were a little surprised.

Lotus still has to be tested?

"Come," without giving these hairy boys any chance and time to think, Zhong Dushan said: "Here, it is also a ritual handed down from the ancestors. ”

Then, I saw Zhong Dushan walk to the side of the lotus flower and bow respectfully.

"The lotus is on top, the younger generation Zhong Dushan, I come to greet you. ”

Then, Zhong Dushan squatted down, shook a handful from the soil next to the lotus, and finally thought that three people came over.

"What is this?" Zhong Shen was puzzled.

Zhong Dushan didn't speak, but took out a disk that had been prepared a long time ago.

He put the earth on the disk, and then he said something in his mouth, but no one could understand what was being said.

Then, Zhong Dushan gently placed his hand on the top of the plate, and then cast a spell.

Suddenly, the soil in the plate began to burn.

At this time, he turned to the three of them and said, "This is also a traditional ceremony, and all those who come to guard the lotus flower need to participate. This is called the Lotus Test. ”

The three men looked at each other.

Zhong Dushan continued: "Since you want to protect the lotus, you must also be the person who makes the lotus good, that is to say, the lotus has to test whether these people are qualified enough to guard." ”

"How will the lotus flower be tested?" Zhong Shen asked.

Zhong Dushan pointed to the fire, and then said, "The so-called test of the lotus flower is that the lotus flower will use its own soil to tell you the answer. ”

The three of them were even more confused.

"That is, the lotus will judge the three of you, and its attitude will be explained by the color of the flames of the soil. Wait a while, all three of you are standing in front of this flame, and at this time, the color of the flame is the decision of the lotus. ”

After Zhong Dushan said this, the three of them understood.

At this moment, the flame is already burning well.

"Okay, Zhong Jin, you are the eldest son of the Zhong family, you come first. Zhong Dushan ordered.

"Good. ”

Then, Zhong Jin walked in front of the flames.

At the moment, the color of the smoke of the flame is white.

Zhong Jin looked at his father.

Zhong Dushan nodded.

In fact, if the smoke is white, it means that Lotus has accepted him.

And such a result, all of them, is not surprised at all.

After all, Zhong Jin is the eldest son of the Zhong family, and according to tradition, there is no doubt about it.

"Zhong Shen, you come. Zhong Dushan said.

Zhong Shen also walked in front of the flames.

At this time, the color of the smoke is also white.

"It seems that Lotus does not dislike me as a second son. Zhong Shen joked.

At this time, Murong Feng was a little worried.

Not only him, but all of them, were a little uneasy.

Of course, all of these people, naturally, do not include Zhong Jin.

In Zhong Jin's heart, he wished that Lotus had not chosen Murong Feng, so that all his worries would not exist.

At this time, looking at the hesitant Murong Feng, Zhong Shen comforted: "Brother Murong, don't worry, you are also young and promising, besides, Lotus also knows that you are kind enough to save our family, so she will naturally choose you." ”

"That's right," Zhong Dushan also said: "Although you are not a member of the Zhong family, or even any of the three families of the Zhong family, the Jiang family, and the Zhuang family, but the lotus must also know that you are kind to help, and at the same time, your cleverness, your talent, the lotus is known, although for thousands of years, whenever the lotus blooms, the people who guard the lotus are the people of the three families, but this year's situation is a little special, besides, a young talent like you is no less than the heirs of the three families." ”

Zhong Shen's encouragement and Zhong Dushan's affirmation moved Murong Feng's heart very much.

"Master Zhong," Murong Feng said: "You really won the award, I know, I am just an ordinary person who can no longer be ordinary, in terms of martial arts, I am not very outstanding, in terms of knowledge, I don't have much self-confidence." However, if the lotus does not dislike, I am naturally grateful, willing to serve, even if the lotus is not favored by me, I have no regrets, to have such an experience, I am very benefited a lot, Master Zhong, along the way, you have made me understand a lot of things, understand the importance of being distracted, concentrated, understand the importance of being good at thinking and uniting, these are the most important and most valuable wealth in my life. ”

Then, Murong Feng resolutely walked to the side of the flames.

All of them, holding their breath.

Zhong Shen and Zhong Dushan, hoping that Lotus can make a wise choice.

Zhong Jin hopes that Lotus can end all this sooner.

As for Murong Feng, his heart is like water, no matter what the result is, he accepts it calmly.

All of them stared intently at the color of the smoke.

And the color of the smoke was finally revealed.

Not white.

It's black.

Black smoke swirled, as if it was about to swallow up all the hope in this world.