novelraw Chapter 270: Gui Hu’s Warning
Chapter 270: Gui Hu’s Warning
Jin Chen had an air of arrogance that could not be surpassed.
"Young Master Jin, I see your outfit today looks quite nice."
From behind, a leisurely voice drifted over.
Jin Chen felt a chill down his spine and swiftly turned around, only to see Xin Lin standing leisurely behind him.
"Xin Lin, don’t be too smug, today Murong Ziyue can’t help you."
Upon seeing Xin Lin, Jin Chen was reminded of the incident a few days ago when he had his clothes stripped off.
He glared fiercely at Xin Lin, fuming with anger, and entered the North Square.
"Sister, are you better? Big Brother indeed cured you."
Little Xinzhuo’s mood lifted upon seeing Xin Lin.
Murong Ziyue nodded at Xin Lin.
"Don’t worry, I am now full of strength, I can knock out ten Jin Chens with one punch."
Xin Lin looked around, pulled Little Xinzhuo aside, and took out the Golden Silk Robe hidden in her embrace, urging Little Xinzhuo to wear it.
"Sister, I won’t wear it, you won it, you should be the one wearing it, Jin Chen has threatened to harm you."
Little Xinzhuo was reluctant to wear it, knowing how precious the Golden Silk Robe was, impervious to blades and somewhat protective against magic.
"You’re being foolish, I am of Superior Talent. You’re just top-grade talent, why be modest with me?"
Little Xinzhuo was still unwilling.
Without further discussion, Xin Lin put the Golden Silk Robe on Little Xinzhuo.
The robe, crafted from fine golden threads, was light and thin in hand, feeling like a layer of skin when worn.
As soon as Little Xinzhuo put it on, the Golden Silk Robe automatically adjusted to his size.
Today’s Imperial Examination was extremely important for Little Xinzhuo.
But Xin Lin had woken up feeling a constant twitch in her eyelids, sensing that something was not right.
She tried to predict using her superpower, but only glimpses of Grandmaster Jin and Empress Feng flashed before her eyes, unclear of what exactly would happen.
Her only worry was for Little Xinzhuo, so she decided to have him wear the Golden Silk Robe.
The siblings spoke in hushed voices about all these matters, all observed by Murong Ziyue standing nearby.
Murong Ziyue looked at Xin Lin with an added hint of confusion.
Over the past few days, Xin Lin’s actions had revealed a maturity beyond her age.
Yet her caring for Little Xinzhuo and her protective actions suggested she was not a malefactor.
There was also the faint trace of Ghost Energy around her, making Murong Ziyue both cautious and inevitably drawn to her.
Thinking about her master’s earlier advice, she hesitated.
If Xin Lin really had connections with that person, what should she do?
"Let it be, the outcomes of today’s Imperial Examination will reveal everything."
Murong Ziyue thought for a moment and decided to just observe for now.
The time for the Imperial Examination had come, Xin Lin, Murong Ziyue, and another entered the North Square together.
Upon entering, the trio was struck by the sight.
The eastern side of the North Square had been overnight transformed into a semblance of a small Golden Hall.
In the center of the North Square, a temporary platform had been constructed.
The top ten of the literary and martial exams had all arrived.
In accordance of their rankings, they stood in a row from left to right.
Xin Lin glanced at the crowd, recognizing only Jin Chen and one other examinee apart from the top three; the remaining five were four men and one woman.
Out of over six thousand participants in the Zixiao Palace Exam, only these ten would have the honor of an audience with the Emperor.
At this moment, apart from Xin Lin, the others were also discreetly sizing each other up.
"Be wary of that woman in the green dress."