flstandardbreds Chapter 288 A wolf in sheep’s clothing
Chapter 288 A wolf in sheep’s clothing
At the summit, snow that never melts covers the rugged rocks, and the surrounding clouds and mist create a scene resembling a fairyland.
A biting wind howled past, whipping clothes into the air, and the chill penetrated to the bone.
A precarious suspension bridge spans between two peaks, its structure made of rough wooden planks and rusty iron chains, as if it could break at any moment.
Below the bridge is a bottomless abyss, where gusts of cold wind occasionally blow, making one's heart tremble with fear.
The other end was shrouded in thick clouds and fog, obscuring the path ahead and adding to the mystery and danger.
A man dressed in blue and white robes stood with his hands behind his back at the bridgehead, his robes fluttering, like a banished immortal.
He smiled, his gentle and refined demeanor like a spring breeze: "I am Qin Hao, a disciple of the Star-Picking Pavilion."
He then bowed with his hands clasped in a graceful manner, his voice clear and resonant, "Welcome everyone to the second stage of the Star-Picking Pavilion's assessment. This stage is very simple; you only need to cross this suspension bridge and reach the opposite mountain peak."
The group exchanged bewildered glances, a sense of unease creeping into their hearts.
Isn't the content of this second test a bit too easy?
Can you pass the test simply by walking across a suspension bridge?
Many people secretly wondered what exactly the Star-Picking Pavilion was up to.
The first test was a near-death experience, but the second test was handled so casually. This stark contrast made everyone increasingly uneasy.
Could there be some unknown danger hidden in this seemingly simple suspension bridge?
There must be a demon in the abnormal situation!
"Good luck everyone, I'll be waiting for you on the other side of the bridge." After saying that, Qin Hao took the lead and stepped onto the suspension bridge.
Xuanyuan Wusang followed closely behind, and Huangfu Yiyi, Xiao Chuhuang and others also followed.
Shen Yunxi, holding Shen Ruoning and Shen Ruoyu's hands, said to Zhiyan, "Let's go too." Zhiyan nodded obediently and followed closely behind her.
The suspension bridge is made of several iron chains and wooden planks. Walking on it is shaky and frightening. People with a weak heart turn pale and hold on tightly to the iron chains, afraid to move.
"Who the hell said it was easy? I was scared out of my wits!" one examinee couldn't help but curse.
The bridge was covered in thick snow, making it very slippery to walk on.
The group carefully channeled their soul power into their feet, which firmly adhered to the wooden planks, allowing them to barely stand.
The suspension bridge creaked under the strain, as if it might break at any moment, sending chills down one's spine.
Gradually, the fog thickened, blurring everyone's vision.
Thick fog enveloped the area, blurring the view. Shen Yunxi felt as if she had returned to the age of ten, seeing her young self being tricked by a smiling man into a brightly decorated building by the roadside.
The building was resplendent with gold and jade, with carved beams and painted rafters, extremely luxurious, yet it was filled with a strong, nauseating smell of perfume and cosmetics.
The air was filled with the cloying sweetness of various spices, which made Shen Yunxi feel dizzy.
Their gazes, hidden behind masks, were like cold tentacles, roaming freely over her body, filled with nauseating greed and desire.
After a brutal examination, a bright red price tag, like a brand, was roughly affixed to her small body.
She was roughly pushed into a room, and the door slammed shut, the sound of the lock hitting the door sounding like a death knell to her.
The room reeked of nauseating perfume. A fat man lay naked on the bed, his greasy belly rising and falling with his breath.
The man had a fleshy face and stared at her lecherously, his eyes filled with a repulsive greed.
He claims to be some important figure in the Immortal Realm who wants to "cultivate with her," but in reality, he's nothing more than a beast in human skin.