Chapter 712: Accepting a Disciple, Part 13

Su Luo rested her chin on her hand, also expressing confusion.

Great Master Rong Yun was always indifferent, and his actions were unfathomable, making it truly difficult to comprehend.

However, she always felt that a wise person like Great Master Rong Yun shouldn't be unable to see through Li Yaoyao's true nature, but if that was the case, why did he still favor her?

The more Su Luo thought about it, the more her head ached.

"Forget it, it's just the first question. If I lose, I lose. There will be other opportunities later," Su Luo said, shrugging.

"If you lose the first round, it will be very difficult to win it back later." Bei Chenying's eyes were as gentle as water. He stood up and ruffled Su Luo's head.

Such an intimate gesture was something only Nangong would do, so Su Luo was momentarily stunned.

In that moment of distraction, Bei Chenying had already walked away.

"This child, how can he casually ruffle someone's head?" Su Luo grumbled, not thinking too deeply about it.

During these ten days, Su Luo was not idle.

Besides refining medicine in her space, she spent the rest of her time watching the crystal purple fish.

She also repeatedly warned Little Divine Dragon not to be greedy and secretly eat it.

Little Divine Dragon also understood the seriousness of the matter, nodding its small head solemnly. For the past few days, it didn't even play its favorite water sports, its small body just lying in front of the crystal purple fish.

Its two clear, black-and-white eyes stared unblinkingly at the crystal purple fish.

However, even so, the crystal purple fish was still disappointing.

By the last day, the crystal purple fish still hadn't spat out the purple crystal stone that Su Luo most desired. ♦♦ ♦♦

Su Luo sighed, there was nothing she could do… Even without the purple crystal stone, Su Luo still got up early, washed and dressed, and then, completely refreshed, headed towards the Golden Throne Hall.

In the Golden Throne Hall, this time there were fewer civil and military officials, but more people from the Yaochi Li Family.

Li Yaoxiang and Li Aoqiong were both there.

Yaochi Fairy's eyes held a smile, a half-smile as she glanced at Su Luo.

Knowing oneself and one's enemy ensures victory in every battle; the Yaochi Li Family naturally kept an eye on Su Luo's every move.

Who made her the only one qualified to compete with Yaochi Fairy for the spot?

The news the Yaochi Li Family had gathered was that there was no movement from the Su Residence, only Bei Chenying running around outside.

And unfortunately, he returned disappointed every time.

Great Master Rong Yun sat in the high seat. Today, he was still dressed in a soft white robe, noble and elegant, his ink-black eyes empty yet containing a profound sharpness.

Pharmacist Leng stood on the steps and announced loudly:

"Ten days have passed. Now, present your items with both hands."

As he spoke, Pharmacist Leng's worried gaze swept across Su Luo's face.

News in the Imperial Capital had always been transparent, and everyone saw the movements at the Su Residence.

At this moment, almost everyone held no hope for Su Luo.

But thinking about it, one was the little princess of the Yaochi Li Family, and the other was an unfavored illegitimate daughter from the small Su Residence.

How could Su Luo possibly win in a competition of background, family wealth, and connections?

Moreover, a purple crystal stone—how could she possibly produce it?

Yaochi Fairy's lips curved into a faint smile. She placed a red silk-wrapped package onto a tray and stepped back.

After standing still, she swept a challenging gaze towards Su Luo.

However, Su Luo remained motionless at this time.

Su Luo's unusual behavior caught everyone's attention.

What was this unfavored illegitimate daughter from the Su Residence waiting for? It looked like she was stalling for time.

But… everyone was puzzled.

If it were anything else, it would be fine, but for this purple crystal stone, no matter how much she stalled for time, if she couldn't produce it, she just couldn't produce it.

What was she waiting for? Could it be that she was waiting, waiting, and truly expected to get it?