Chapter 197: 197. Quota Chapter 197: 197. Quota “We should first check what the Hidden Sect’s test is about,” Qin Yushen pulled Song Yan Ning by the hand and headed to the service desk.
Fang Jingxing and the others followed suit, stepping up. They thought carefully and also felt that this matter was not simple.
After inquiring about the Hidden Sect slots at the service desk, Song Yan Ning and the others exited the Task Hall. They needed to discuss and decide whether to contend for the slots.
They found a secluded corner.
“I think the Hidden Sect releasing this news is very likely related to us snagging those points from Heavenly Trace Sect,” Qu Lingfeng voiced his suspicion.
“Mhm,” Qin Yushen nodded in agreement.
“Do we still want to vie for the slots?” Ye Qi asked. He was indeed curious to see the legendary Hidden Sect.
“Qin Yushen and I can go alone,” Song Yan Ning said. With their current cultivation, even if there were indeed schemes waiting for them, they had ways to retreat safely.
“Going with Xiao Ning will make us a smaller target,” Qin Yushen thought the same.
“Alright then.”
“We won’t be your third wheels.”
“Be very careful, and by no means take things lightly.”
Though Qu Lingfeng and the others felt a bit disappointed, they knew that what Qin Yushen and Song Yan Ning said was correct. If all five of them went together, they would expose themselves more. If this truly were a trap set by Heavenly Trace Sect, their presence would only hinder Yushen and Song Yan Ning.
Song Yan Ning and Qin Yushen smiled and nodded, “Don’t worry! We’ll return safely.”
“We believe in you!” Watching Qin Yushen and Song Yan Ning, Qu Lingfeng and the others smiled. They must be fine. Otherwise, no matter how formidable the Hidden Sect was, they would find a way to enter and seek revenge for Yushen and Song Yan Ning. Even though they knew entering the Hidden Sect might not allow for revenge, if it came to death, they wouldn’t just accept it.
“Let’s go, to the Task Hall,” Qin Yushen grabbed Song Yan Ning’s hand and they headed to the Task Hall. Since they had decided, there was no reason to hesitate.
Qin Yushen and Song Yan Ning arrived at the service desk to pick up a task and were soon teleported to a platform.
At that moment, there were thirty or forty people on the platform, evidently all coming to vie for the slots.
Qin Yushen and Song Yan Ning moved aside; the test had not started yet, others might still enter.
After waiting about half an hour, a grey-robed elder stepped onto the platform and surveyed the crowd. “Welcome to this slot competition. There are no rules. Everyone will battle, and the last ten standing on the platform will be the victors and earn the slots to enter the Hidden Sect. Any questions?”
Seeing that no one spoke, the grey-robed elder waved his hand. “The competition begins!”
Following his announcement, chaos erupted on the platform.
Qin Yushen pulled Song Yan Ning behind him. With his cultivation, if he got serious, he could handle these people alone. Since he could handle it, there was no need for Xiao Ning to take action.
Song Yan Ning didn’t mind, after all, she wasn’t afraid of these people, and being protected felt rather nice.
As someone attacked Qin Yushen, he simply kicked, sending the two attackers off the platform and eliminating them from the competition.
Most on the platform knew how formidable Qin Yushen was, after all, he was ranked second in the Middle and High-level System.
Still, some were unaccepting, thinking Qin Yushen was just lucky. Therefore, at first, some did challenge him, but seeing those challengers kicked off the platform, no one dared bother him anymore. Not provoking Qin Yushen might give them a chance to contend for the slots, but provoking him would mean direct elimination.
Thus, a peculiar scene formed on the platform.
One side was engulfed in chaos, while Qin Yushen and Song Yan Ning chatted leisurely, watching others fight life and death—it was practically missing only a bench and a bowl of sunflower seeds.
As time gradually passed, close to dawn, only ten people were left on the platform.
The grey-robed elder walked up again and glanced at Qin Yushen and Song Yan Ning, “Congratulations on obtaining the slots to enter the Hidden Sect, and I wish you luck in finding opportunities within.”
Yet, internally he felt a pity, these ten people were doomed not to return. The Hidden Sect never allowed the method of entry to be disclosed.
Song Yan Ning, Qin Yushen, and the other eight were teleported back to the Task Hall.
“Here are your qualification cards; you can enter the Hidden Sect with these Jade Tokens when the time comes,” the staff handed out the Jade Tokens to each of them.
Song Yan Ning took the Jade Token, seeing an ‘Hidden’ character on it, “How do I enter the Hidden Sect then?”
“In three days, go to Mount Heng, and someone will receive you and take you to the Hidden Sect,” the staff explained.
Song Yan Ning secured the Jade Token and spoke a few words to Qin Yushen before leaving the Emperor Realm.
Song Yan Ning opened her eyes, saw the light outside, and knew she had woken up late again. She performed a Clear Water Formula to freshen up and left her room. She needed to tell her grandparents that she was going out. Over the years, she frequently went out, and though her grandparents always worried, they had grown accustomed to it. What she didn’t know was whether cellphones would work inside the Hidden Sect.
“Xiao Ning, come have breakfast,” Li Meixiang was preparing breakfast and called out with a smile when she saw Song Yan Ning appear.
“Okay, grandma,” Song Yan Ning approached the table, which was already laden with breakfast, “Wow! So plentiful! I’ll go call grandpa.”
“Your grandpa went out to collect herbs,” Li Meixiang placed a steamer of buns on the table.
“Why did grandpa go out so early today?” Song Yan Ning sat at the table, picked up a bun, and bit into it.
“I’m not sure; he just took some food and left,” Li Meixiang shook her head with a gentle smile and a hint of helplessness on her face.
“Did Xiang go with him?” Song Yan Ning swallowed her mouthful of bun and took a sip of porridge. She hadn’t seen Xiang and assumed he must have gone with her grandpa.
Li Meixiang nodded, “Yes, she went with him.”
“Grandma, come sit down and eat with me.” Since Xiang went with him, she wasn’t worried about her grandpa.
“You go ahead; I’ll just wash the pot,” Li Meixiang turned and headed for the kitchen.
Song Yan Ning took out the Jade Token she obtained in the Emperor Realm and examined it carefully. This Jade Token was a one-time Array Jade Token, meaning it was crafted by an Array Master from the Hidden Sect. She knew the risks but still entered, mainly to see if the Hidden Sect might hold treasures like the Spirit Grass.