Nine Revolutions Star Transformation-Chapter 259 - 258: Mysterious Girl
In front of them stood a young boy dressed as a man, but his exquisite face and cloud-like skin revealed feminine traits. Anyone with a keen eye could tell he was a woman in disguise, especially with the tiny earlobe piercing confirming it.
The boy noticed Chu Linfeng staring at him and seemed slightly flustered, a hint of red tinting his cheeks as he thought, "What’s with this guy being so rude, staring at me like this?"
Even though Chu Linfeng realized she was female, he didn’t want to expose her. So, he smiled and said, "Since you think so highly of me, instead of a planned invitation, why don’t we meet by chance and have a drink together?"
The woman looked at Chu Linfeng and, seeing the boy’s handsome appearance and bright eyes, quickly realized he wasn’t a vulgar person, so she said, "Since Big Brother is so hospitable, it would be my honor."
"Waiter, bring us some more utensils and a few dishes!" Chu Linfeng immediately called out.
Wei Qun then said, "I wonder who you are, little brother, and what brings you to the Imperial City?"
"I’m here to sign up for the Imperial City Guard, but who knew the registration fee would suddenly increase so much, and I was mercilessly turned away," the young woman said.
Chu Linfeng knew she didn’t want to reveal her identity and didn’t press further. Everyone has their own secrets; there’s no need to delve deeply, especially when it’s just a chance encounter.
However, upon hearing her mention the Imperial City Guard, he felt intrigued, as he was anxiously seeking information, and now it unexpectedly came to him.
"Brother, could you tell us more? We are also preparing to apply for the Imperial City Guard and only arrived at the Imperial City today, so we aren’t very clear about the situation," Chu Linfeng said.
At this moment, the waiter returned with utensils and dishes. Chu Linfeng poured a glass of wine for the other party and continued, "Come, let’s toast and then talk slowly."
The young woman glanced at the wine glass in front of her, showing a trace of hesitation but eventually picked it up and drank it in one go. However, she looked quite awkward, clearly someone who had never drunk alcohol before. She stuck out her tongue repeatedly saying, so spicy! So spicy!
Chu Linfeng and Wei Qun exchanged smiles. Although they didn’t directly mention this boy was a girl, their looks said they both understood this well.
"It seems like you don’t drink often, reacting like this," Chu Linfeng said.
The girl, her face flushed, quickly said, "I often drink, just usually fruit wine or honey wine. I’ve never had something this strong before."
"What exactly is the situation with this Imperial City Guard recruitment?" Wei Qun couldn’t help but ask.
"It’s much stricter than before. The registration fee has been raised to five hundred Star Stones, and they’re only recruiting fifty people. But that’s not the main point.
The main point is that this recruitment process is different from before. Previously, passing the tests at the training ground sufficed, but now it’s divided into three stages, which many might be unable to pass," the young woman immediately said.
"What are these three stages, specifically? If they’re too difficult, we’ll back off," Chu Linfeng said, feeling odd about the preference for three stages. Celestial Dragon Academy had a similar recruitment process at that time.
"The three stages are simple, but hard to achieve. The first stage is the gravity stage, where there’s immense gravitational force in a passage, and entrants must walk towards a secret chamber within a set time. The further one walks, the better the results, but the closer to the chamber, the stronger the gravity – many die there.
Each stage has a reward, given to the top ten performers. First place earns five thousand Star Stones, second gets three thousand, third one thousand, and fourth to tenth, five hundred each."
Curious, Chu Linfeng promptly said, "A rewarding opportunity like this, even though Star Stones are few, the honor is highly desirable."
"Indeed, even if one can’t become an Imperial City Guard, being a regular Soldier Guard is what everyone hopes for," the girl said, but inwardly thought, with your physique, first place is impossible, entering the top ten would be a miracle."
"And the second stage?"
"The second stage is the Attack Power test, involving a miraculous bell in the training ground. When the attack power hits it, it sounds, lasting longer with greater power. The reward is similar: the one with the enduring sound is first," she explained, looking at Chu Linfeng and Wei Qun, thinking, even if you barely pass the first, you’ll surely fail the second.
"What about the third stage?" Wei Qun asked, feeling somewhat helpless about this recruitment method.
"I don’t know the third stage. Only two are posted at the training ground. Specifics may only be revealed upon advancing," she said.
After pondering a moment, Chu Linfeng said, "Has the testing begun? We’ll take a look later."
"Today is the last registration day. If I had Star Stones, I’d already be inside, not lingering here," she said helplessly.
"No worries, I can cover the Star Stones, and we can register later. Even if we can’t pass, at least we’ve experienced it once. Coming to the Imperial City is worthwhile," Chu Linfeng said.
After three rounds of drinks, the three left the inn straight for the training ground in the Imperial City.
Soon, they arrived but saw two long lines, so they joined at the end.
After waiting over an hour, they completed the registration, receiving black plaques with unique numbers.
Upon inquiring, Chu Linfeng learned the tests start early the next morning, and only those with plaques can enter the training ground; each plaque must be verified before entry.
"We should find a place to rest and recharge for the trials ahead," said Chu Linfeng.
At that moment, a middle-aged man in golden armor, riding a black horse, appeared with several dozen Soldier Guards wearing black armor.
The girl, seeing him, appeared flustered and quickly said to Chu Linfeng, "Thanks for covering my registration fee. I won’t accompany you. I have other matters to attend to, see you at the training ground tomorrow." She hastily departed.
The middle-aged man dismounted, and several Soldier Guards in charge of registration respectfully approached, greeting, "Greetings, Grand General!"
"How’s the Imperial City Guard registration going?" the middle-aged man inquired.
"Grand General, over thirteen thousand people have signed up so far, a bit fewer than before," a Soldier Guard immediately replied.
"Very good. Later, check how many registered boys are named Luo Lin, and report to me in the morning," instructed the middle-aged man before entering the training ground.
"Brother Tian, I know who he is. He’s Luo Ping, the Imperial City’s first Grand General, with unfathomable power, overseeing every Imperial City Guard recruitment," Wei Qun whispered then.
Chu Linfeng stayed silent, pondering the Grand General’s search for a boy called Luo Lin, wondering if the two shared any connection since both had the surname Luo.
"Let’s find the best inn, get a good night’s sleep, and prepare for tomorrow’s testing," Chu Linfeng said, and they left the registration area...
PS: I’m feeling dizzy and uninspired, it’s tragic! Now off for a drip infusion, and will update the next Chapter after getting home! Want to cry without tears...
