CHAPTER 2071: CHAPTER 2069: WHAT A SHAME

Are these real spiritual tablets? But why do they have no names? Bai Zepei walked a few steps closer, somewhat puzzled, trying to see more clearly, but in the next second, with a loud bang, countless thoughts drilled into his mind, and his body shuddered, almost falling to the ground.

Immediately, he felt as if he had entered another room, but being always meticulous and steady-hearted, he quickly realized that he hadn’t really changed locations, but his consciousness had been brought somewhere, or rather, it was not his original body now, but his thoughts.

"Bai Zepei, what do you desire most? No need to answer aloud, just think it in your heart." An old voice sounded out of nowhere.

But before Bai Zepei could ponder, another direction sounded with another old voice: "Bai Zepei, what do you care about most?"

As soon as this voice fell, a different voice came from another direction, "What do you want to learn?"

"What do you like?"

"If you had to give up something, what would it be?"

"..."

Countless questions rang out one after another, and Bai Zepei felt a severe headache, as if these questions were going to tear him apart, dividing him into countless pieces to answer them one by one.

Imagine having dozens of people continually asking you questions without giving you time to think, with the voices reverberating in your mind; that feeling is definitely unpleasant.

But this also tested whether a person’s mind is agile, whether the heart can multitask.

It’s not easy for ordinary people to do two things at the same time, but Bai Zepei could always multitask, he just never showed it in front of others because he didn’t like appearing too special.

For example, he could read several books at the same time, as long as he could turn the pages, so he didn’t start reading earlier than others, but he still passed the exam as the second-best. If it weren’t for someone like Tang Feng who has lived two lives, beginning to learn from the womb, he surely would have been the Champion.

This ability to multitask, he hadn’t even mentioned to his little sister, not because he deliberately hid it from the family, but because he felt that being so special wasn’t something he wanted; he didn’t want to become a special existence. Still, he didn’t understand how Elder Su saw his extraordinary intelligence, and matched him with the Enlightenment Tablet.

He dared not get distracted, constantly pondering the answers to those questions in his mind. Since he could multitask, he could answer several questions at once, and as the questions came faster and faster, his thoughts multiplied as well. Moreover, many white, misty substances slowly poured into his body, just as if he were being rewarded for answering correctly.

At this moment, the outside was eerily quiet; everyone nervously stared at the Main Gate of the Enlightenment Tablet, and finally, it lit up with a yellow light!

"Enlightenment! Enlightenment!" an elderly person exclaimed with joy, "Elder Su truly has a keen eye, Bai Zepei did not disappoint!"

"How long has it been, surely it can get better, I reckon it won’t just be yellow," another elder said.

The young people nearby were filled with curiosity. They didn’t know much about Enlightenment; only some of the older generation understood a bit. But if asked what exactly it was and how people got enlightened inside, no one knew.

On the elders’ seats, the Second Elder’s face wasn’t looking good, but soon he calmed down again. This was just the beginning, it did not mean Bai Zepei could endure till the end; he had been affected by Mandala Flower Powder, so he would inevitably become exhausted, and he might end up failing and turning into a fool.

Thinking of this, a smile hung on the Second Elder’s face; he very much wanted to see the expression on the Third Elder’s face when he discovered Bai Zepei turned into a fool.

Another person suddenly pointed at the Main Gate of the Trial Ground and said, "Look quickly, Bai Ruozhu has entered the trial center!"

Originally focused on Bai Zepei, everyone turned their heads to see, sure enough, the gate indicated someone had entered the trial center; today’s trial participant is only Bai Ruozhu, so it’s definitely her.

"What great luck is this! I spent so long in there and couldn’t find the trial center’s entrance; how long has she been in? It’s really infuriating!" someone said, frustrated.

"With this, Bai Ruozhu will become even stronger. Last year, Fen Jizhi entered the trial center and now he’s the first among the younger generation; the trial center is full of benefits!"

"Hehe, when Bai Ruozhu comes out, the title of the first among the younger generation might just change hands."

Someone looked around for Fen Jizhi, wanting to see his expression. After quite a while, someone in a group of young people finally noticed him; his expression was extremely calm, looking at the trial gate full of admiration.

"It’s rare for Fen Jizhi to have such a steady heart; this young man has endless potential in the future," the Seventh Elder noticed Fen Jizhi and said with some emotion.

"The Fen Family doesn’t have anyone who’s not outstanding." The Tenth Elder said with a chuckle.

Fen Jizhi didn’t mind the gaze of others, he just muttered one sentence reluctantly, "What a pity."

"Jizhi, what did you say is a pity?" the young Cao Yuqí beside him asked, puzzled.

Fen Jizhi smiled without answering. Meanwhile, another witty young man, Ye He, chuckled and said, "Jizhi must be lamenting that Bai Ruozhu returned to the clan late, and has already been married; otherwise, how many sons of the family would pursue her? They say don’t let fertile water flow into outsiders’ fields, a real pity indeed."

A group of young men laughed aloud, with some teasing Fen Jizhi, "Your uncle and Bai Ruozhu’s aunt are about to marry, so you’re kind of relatives. Haven’t you, in private, started fancying her? It’s rare to see you pay attention to any girl."

Fen Jizhi’s face turned slightly red when teased, but he remained calmly himself, "There you go again, Aunt Jiao will hold you accountable."

The crowd laughed again but stopped speaking recklessly; they knew well Jiao Ling’s might.

Not far away, a gaze locked tightly onto Fen Jizhi, catching all his reactions.

"Bai Ruozhu, that whore, actually went to seduce Fen Jizhi! Such a woman shouldn’t be allowed in the clan!" Fo Lanying grit her silver teeth hard enough to crush them, the handkerchief in her hand torn into pieces.

Today, she hid at the back of the crowd to avoid being seen; thinking about the humiliation Bai Ruozhu caused her, she lurked in the shadows and overheard Fen Jizhi and their conversation.

She always thought she was the only girl in the clan worthy of Fen Jizhi. Earlier, Fen Jizhi wasn’t too warm but at least polite, greeting her when they met. But after being denied entry into the Enlightenment Tablet, Fen Jizhi grew colder and colder, and two days ago he treated her that way after she lost to Bai Ruozhu!

He likes the strong, doesn’t he, and certainly looks down upon her, thinking she lacks strength; she must show him, make him regret not choosing her!

And then there’s Bai Ruozhu; so what if she entered the trial center, could someone affected by Mandala Flower Powder still walk out?

Fo Lanying chuckled lowly; probably later Fen Jizhi would really say, "What a pity"; if someone died in there, that would indeed be a real pity.