After she had laughed to her heart's content, Lu Jiu Que reached out to pat Ye Hui on the shoulder. With a serious look, she said, "Do you know what the first round of this test is actually testing you for?"
"This… It's physical capability!"
"Wrong. It's physical capability, strength, perseverance, observation, judgment, and the most basic knowledge."
"What?!"
Ye Hui was dumbfounded. Was this not just running over there and running back?
So long as he had good physical abilities and a solid foundation, that would do, right?
How could there be so many troublesome matters involved?
One look at the superbly dumbstruck expression on Ye Hui's face caused the corners of Lu Jiu Que's mouth to twitch. She said in frustration, "On account of you taking that slap on my behalf, I'll let you follow me for this round of the test."
"I'm not—"
"Cut the crap. Keep up."
"Ah… Yes!"
…
The thing was, Lu Jiu Que didn't leave immediately. Instead, she went in the opposite direction and walked towards the black steeple on the stage.
This time, Ye Hui made the smarter choice. He didn't dare to open his mouth and ask a question. Instead, he simply watched helplessly as Lu Jiu Que made a small movement with her feet. Then, like a cheetah, she climbed to the steeple's peak.
As she stood at the top of the steeple, her posture resembled an eagle that wanted to ride the wind and leave… She exuded a breath of freedom.
Ye Hui froze slightly. At this point in time, there were many people at the bottom who had specially gathered there to be part of the audience and not participants of the test. They saw her and began laughing scornfully. The sound of their discussions was like the sound flies made as they flew about, buzzing incessantly.
"Hmph, this worthless waste of a human is really a disappointment. The test began ages ago, and she's still here climbing the steeple. Is she crazy?"
"Maybe she knows that she doesn't stand a chance at winning, so she just wants to waste time on purpose."
"Yes, that makes sense. This way, even if she loses, she also has a reason, right?"
"Tsk, I really don't understand why a piece of trash is qualified to come and take part in the test."
…
Upon hearing these comments, Ye Hui felt extremely unhappy inside. He was just about to turn around to yell a few words when Lu Jiu Que, who had completed her investigation, returned back to the ground with great agility.
"Let's go."
"Ah? Okay."
…
Lu Jiu Que casually cast a glance in Zuo Lengyang's direction and raised her brows provocatively before taking Ye Hui away with her.
As soon as the two of them left, the livid face of Zuo Lengyang, who was standing on the high platform, began to relax and calm down. It was as though the piercingly bitter cold he had felt just a moment ago was merely an illusion.
If anyone were to scrutinize more carefully, they could even find that the corners of his mouth were gently lifted in a mild curve.
The man who was presiding over the test opened his mouth and spoke with brightly lit eyes, "Lord Zuo, this Lu Jiu Que…" This was really shocking!
Their purpose for setting up this first round of test was indeed largely what Lu Jiu Que had said.
It wasn't only a test of physical capacity. There was also perseverance, observation, and judgement, but it didn't involve any base of knowledge…
This streamer Lingzhi mushroom wasn't an ordinary thing. The average star apprentice wouldn't have any chance to access it. The test-takers needed to analyze and determine the basic information about this Lingzhi based on its name alone.
No one would have expected this tiny little being, seemingly impulsive and irritable, to actually turn out to be someone who was so attentive to details.
It was indeed a pleasant surprise worth rejoicing over that she had been able to see through them and grasp important details. Even Lord Zuo had begun hoping that she could successfully pass this round of the test.
There was a faint glint in Zuo Lengyang's eyes, which were full of indifference. Nodding his head, he said, "Being able to see through our intentions doesn't mean anything. She will only be considered to have passed the test if she successfully brings the Lingzhi back."
Even if she really managed to find the Lingzhi, if she didn't have the strength to keep it protected and alive, she would only be wasting her time.
The moment the host heard this news, he looked a little worried.
Lu Jiu Que and Ye Hui were two people who were so weak that there was no way they could be any weaker…
This… Could they really make it back safely?
Zuo Lengyang narrowed his eyes slightly. He was, on the contrary, not very worried about this matter, because that young woman had also mentioned another word—strength!
If she had dared to say so, it would mean she was very confident in her strength.
Ha, just let him wait and see…