While walking, Jiang Qinian was also thinking about what went wrong with Cheng Zaiyou.
But since he had a guess in his mind and Cheng Zaiyou didn't mention it again, he didn't ask too much.
Maybe they don't want to worry themselves and others, or maybe their strength is still low. In short, even if they know why Cheng Zaiyou is trapped, it will not help, it will only increase their worries.
So he shook his head, suppressed this thought in his heart, and turned to think about how to deal with this last hurdle.
"It's okay, don't be nervous, you've done a great job, it doesn't matter even if you fail."
Suddenly, Cheng Zaiyou comforted Ying Chumei.
"Hey, Captain Cheng, why are you saying what parents tell their children before exams?"
"Damn girl, aren't I afraid that you will be under too much pressure?
The second level is already that difficult, and this last level is probably even more perverted!"
"Don't worry, it doesn't matter.
I am lucky to get it, but I am destined to lose it.
Anyway, I’ve done everything I can do, and the results are pretty good now. If it doesn’t work once, I’ll just wait and try again later.”
After saying that, Ying Chumei spread her hands and looked as if she was on a trip.
Seeing this, Cheng Zaiyou also smiled.
"That's great, but I'm worried that it will cause chaos."
It sounds easy to say, but the deeper they go, the more solemn the expressions on their faces become.
The aura of this divine realm is getting stronger and stronger!
The deeper they went, the stronger the aura of the divine realm filled the air. Until a few people came to a hall, the aura almost solidified!
However, Cheng Zaiyou and Qin Zhan were advancing against the wind in front, which made Jiang Qinian and the others feel a lot more relaxed.
Looking at the magnificent hall in front of them, several people walked in without hesitation.
As soon as they took a step, everyone felt as if there were noisy sounds surrounding their ears, like the quarrels between the princes in the court, like the whole country celebrating a great victory over there, and finally, like a long sigh of the decline of the country.
It lasts through the ages and goes around endlessly.
Unknowingly, several people had reached the center of the hall.
And sitting on the steps was a haggard old man.
Pale hair was scattered and hanging down in front of his forehead, covering his face like a dead tree. His rickety body seemed to carry the world, and even though it was bent, it became taller and taller.
A large black robe was dragged casually on the red carpet. The interweaving of red and black seemed to be writing the rise and fall of a dynasty, from high spirits to despair.
"Coming?"
Suddenly, the old man raised his head.
The sharp gaze was like a hawk, and Ying Chumei's soul trembled as she struck directly.
She knew that the person the old man was asking was her.
So he suppressed the uneasiness in his heart and said to him with a smile:
"Return to senior, junior is here."
"Um."
Hearing this, the old man nodded.
"It's much earlier than I thought."
As he said that, the old man stood up and looked at everyone with his hands behind his hands. A powerful force emitted from his skinny body, like the vast ocean, which was difficult to resist.
Even if they were as strong as Cheng Zaiyou, they could not help but feel the pressure doubled. At the same time, all the strength of the body was mobilized to prevent the old man from suddenly violently hurting others.
However, the old man obviously had no intention of taking action, because the essence of this level did not lie in this. He just wanted to see what kind of character Ying Chumei and the others were.
"Let me introduce myself first. I am Gonggong, one of the six things in Da Xia. During my reign, I was mainly responsible for supervising the construction of Baigong. But now I am just the gatekeeper at this last step."
"Hasume met senpai!"
"No need to be polite, girl, are you going to start now, or are you going to take a short break?"
Hearing this, Ying Chumei replied without any hesitation:
"If you don't mind, senior, how about we start directly?"
"Of course I don't mind."
As soon as he finished speaking, Gonggong stretched out his right hand.
I saw the withered hand pull slightly in the air, and actually pulled open a door out of thin air!
Seeing this, everyone couldn't help but be surprised.
Abilities related to space!
Such ability can be said to be rare in life. Even if it is not as rare as Wu Ruonan's obsession body, it is not far behind.
"This level of old age is easy to say and difficult to say.
The first test is strength. Anyone who becomes an emperor must have the appearance of a heavenly being in terms of strength. A mediocre person whose moral character is not worthy of the test, who only has ambition but is unable to defeat the heroes, is ultimately just a lie.
This second level depends on talent.
The art of derivation of all things that Xi He and his four juniors have mastered does have some skills. If you can understand it and break the formation, your talent will make you qualified to become an emperor.
The old man is not clueless behind this, he can also have a rough idea of the situation ahead.
Girl, you not only broke the formation, but also learned the technique over and over again. Of course, the talent and opportunity can only be understood, so I won't be too verbose.
As for this third level, I am already old and it is no longer suitable for me to fight with young people, so I am here to test your character.
This is a maze-like object that I created when I was bored.
If your mind is firm, this labyrinth will be like a smooth river. If your mind is not firm, it is possible to wander in it forever.
So girl, you have to think carefully.
If you really get lost in it, I will be able to bring you out, but it is very likely that what I will bring out is just an empty shell. Maybe you can get out of the maze I built, but you can't get out of the maze in your heart.
"
After saying this, Gonggong thought for a while, and then said:
"Girl, have you thought about it?
If it is still too late to withdraw now, I will naturally not make it difficult for you."
"Senior has misunderstood. Junior is just thinking about the most appropriate time to complete the level."
After that, Ying Chumei tied up her hair and strode towards the entrance of the maze.
Seeing this, a smile appeared on Gonggong's face for the first time.
"good!
It's true that you are not a mediocre person who has made it this far. Since you are so determined, I might as well give you a few words of encouragement.
Remember, after entering, you may face many choices, but no matter what, remember not to choose for the sake of choice!
Everything must go as planned!!"
"Junior, please remember this."
After saying that, he walked in without looking back.
Immediately afterwards, Ying Chumei felt dizzy, and then fainted...
…
In the hazy state, Ying Chumei felt a cool feeling between her lips, so she opened her eyes with great effort, trying to figure out the current situation.
"Girl, are you awake?"
"Um……"
Perhaps the voice sounded very kind, so she hesitated before answering.
Then, just as she was about to get up, she suddenly felt that her head was very dizzy, so she could only sit down and rub her forehead.
Taking advantage of this gap, she also quietly looked at the person who just spoke.
An old lady who looked about 20 years old had gray hair and was wearing a gray coarse cloth. It looked like she had been wearing it for many years, and the navy blue cloth had washed out white.
Looking at the layout of the surrounding rooms, Ying Chumei was also surprised.
The design of this maze is so mysterious that it makes her feel like she has traveled through time!!
Moreover, looking at the aunt's attire and the layout of the house, it is not difficult to guess that the historical background of this moment is ancient times.
「
Girl, you rest for now, I’ll get you some food.”
Just as Ying Chumei was thinking about it, the aunt suddenly gave instructions and then turned around to go to the outhouse.
Without thinking carefully, she directly called the aunt:
"Auntie, may I ask what your last name is?"
"Girl, you are serious. How can we deserve the word "expensive"? Judging from the way you dress, you must come from a wealthy family. If you don't mind, just call me Li."
After hearing this, she also knew that it was difficult to correct this ancient thought in a short time, so she did not struggle with this matter.
"Then can I ask you, why am I here?"
"You said this.
Damn it! When I just went out, I saw you lying there, and you couldn't wake up even if you screamed. I thought you might have suffered from heatstroke, so I took you back inside and fed you some water from the well.
If I offend you in any way, please bear with me. After all, I am just a village woman who has never seen the world, so naturally I don’t understand any rules."
"It's okay, ma'am, what you said seems like I don't know how to praise you. It's too late for me to thank you for saving your life, so why should I blame you?
If you're not busy, how about we sit down and have a chat?
To be honest, my father offended someone because of his business, and as a result, I was implicated. I originally planned to come to a nearby temple to worship this morning, but I didn't expect that someone was chasing him.
That's how I ended up here.
So if you can temporarily take me in for a few days... then my father will be very grateful..."
Just as he was speaking, the aunt suddenly waved her hand.
"Girl, you don't have to be so polite. If that's the case, just stay at my house first. If anyone comes, I'll keep you out."
After saying that, the lady walked out on her own, with no intention of sitting down and chatting with her.
Seeing this situation, Ying Chumei also noticed something was wrong, but in order not to alert the enemy, she had no choice but to let the other party leave.
The only thing I didn't understand was that Li's back seemed to be shaking, but not because of fear, but because of an inexplicable... excitement...
This is also where she wonders, because the only thing that can excite the other person right now is herself, but she just said that she lives here, is there any hidden secret in this?
The reason why she said this was just to find a reason for herself to stay, because according to the current situation, her first choice was related to the aunt in front of her.
So she made up a story to see if she could find any clues about Li.
After a while, she heard the sound of the big pot stirring outside the house, and then a smell of fragrance hit her nostrils.
It looked like he was making food for her.
However... her eyes were always looking at the piece of clothing hidden in the corner.
Just because under the sun, the blood stains on the clothes were particularly dazzling...