Isn’t This Playing Favourites?

"You... You... You... How could you?!", Liu Sheng, was out of words. He wanted to say that he did not destroy the door. But it's irrefutable that it was his own doing.

Feng Ao Xiu shook his head, but smiled deep inside. "Did I said something wrong? Brother Liu, please tell everyone that you destroyed the door!"

"I... I...", Liu Sheng wanted to cry. Now that he thought about it, he was told that he would pass through the door, and only has to launch an attack. However, Young Master Feng never mentioned anything about the door being destroyed.

Given that the door was too sturdy, no one would blame him for not considering the possibility of it being destroyed. Could all this be Feng Zhi Yan's evil scheme?

Elder Zhou noticed the nervousness in Liu Sheng's face, he and the other elders could not help but being sceptical. Elder look him in the eyes and asked, "You did this?"

Liu Sheng glanced at the place the door used to be. All that left was rubble and an eight metres big hole. With such devastation and all the eyewitness, there's no way out. Even if he claimed that it was Feng Zhi Yan's idea, there's no proof either. Liu Sheng could only nod reluctantly in response.

Elder Zhou's eyes twitched. There must be something wrong here.

Liu Sheng was recommended by one of the elder to join the Cloud Moon Palace. There was quite an extensive background check on him, and it was proven he was kind-hearted and righteous. Moreover, his strength was quite good for someone his own age. Even the elders were already fighting each other to take him as their direct disciples.

Elder Zhou bit his lower lip as he looked over the pitiful Liu Sheng. Should he fail him over property damage? Quickly, Elder Zhou glanced over Young Master Feng who whistled while pretending he knows nothing.

In the end, Elder Zhou made a long sigh, then said towards Liu Sheng, "Good Job!"

Liu Sheng slightly bowed and said, "I'm sorry, I'm responsible for this destruction, I'll definitely pay... Wait! What?!"

"This is the first time, someone ever destroyed this door. Looks like, this year candidates are quite good. I can rest easy knowing the future of Cloud Moon Palace is in good hands!" Elder Zhou laughed as he explained.

The others were stunned. When Elder Zhou blamed Feng Zhi Yan, he chewed him out as if he wanted to kill. But, when it comes to Liu Sheng, Elder Zhou took 180 degrees turn and praised him for it. Isn't this playing favourites?

Elder Zhou made his choice. Now, everyone knows that he gives preferable treatment to some people. It could not be helped. His intuition told him that it was Young Master Feng's fault, but without proof it would be hard to blame him, especially because of Scholar Jin's protection.

As for Feng Ao Xiu, either result was fine as long as his group did not take the blame for what happened.

Fang Ye Na harrumphed as she sharply gazed at Liu Sheng, she clicked her tongue and said, "Tch... He got away! Young Master, don't worry, we'll get him next time!"

"Wait! I'm not planning on getting rid of him!" Feng Ao Xiu said.

"Eeeh... You're not?"

Feng Ao Xiu quickly shook his head. It seemed the more he knows about Fang Ye Na, the more dangerous she becomes.

"Aaaaaaahhh!!"

A sudden shout rang to the ears of many. It came from a girl who made a ruckus by doing nothing a while ago, Jing Wu Chu.

Feng Ao Xiu hurriedly go to Jing Wu Chu's side just as she collapsed to the ground. Feng Ao Xiu put his hand on her forehead, and felt that his palm was burning hot. Jing Wu Chu was conscious, but she squirmed in pain.

"Endure it!" Feng Ao Xiu said. "Just endure for five minutes. Once the Qi Protectors got used to your Qi it will be over."

"Aaaaahhh!!" However, Jing Wu Chu's constant scream made everyone felt her pain.

Elder Zhou couldn't help but felt pity and asked, "What's wrong with her? Quickly, call the doctor!"

"Elder, thank you for the help, but there's no need to call a doctor." Feng Ao Xiu replied. "It's just the Qi Protectors trying to stabilise in a new host, it will all be over in a while. She'll be fine."

"What's the Qi Protectors?"

Feng Ao Xiu realised that he spoke a bit too much. He immediately closed his mouth and pretended he didn't say anything.

"..." Without saying anything, Elder Zhou gazed strongly at the young man, who has a million secrets hidden. [Just wait! I'll make you talk!]

Of course, Feng Ao Xiu noticed the uncomfortable stare he received. He tried his best not to respond, and tended to Jing Wu Chu.

Shortly after, Jing Wu Chu fainted because of the pain. Fortunately, the fever subside, showing the Qi protectors slowly assimilate itself in the new host. She may be unconscious for now, but with the addition of Qi protectors in her meridian, she will become much stronger.

Meanwhile, the elders has announced that due to the destruction of the door, everyone passed the third test.

"In total, 622 peoples have passed and move on to the last test." Li Lan reported to an elder.

"Only 622... Considering that everyone pass the test, isn't it quite low?"

"Over 300 peoples have self-voluntarily quit. The reason were various, from their parents became sick to they themselves lose interest in Cloud Moon Palace. Currently, as we speak, the seniors are still investigating this matter further.", Li Lan replied

"If that many people suddenly quit, it was the right decision for you to investigate. Please continue, and report if you find anything suspicious."

Li Lan nodded, then she sighed. The problem was still far from over, none of these candidates who quit would fess up what exactly happened. It was as if they were forced to quit.

Young Master Tao and Qian Hui were sitting down in the corner, away from many eyes. They were calm and collected as if they were sleeping, except one of them was really sleeping.

One of his follower came in and reported, "We have convinced almost 400 peoples to quit."

"Too low..." said Tao Zhen, "There's still enough time before the last test started, make it at least 600."

"As you wish!" His follower quickly return to do his job.

As the Tao clan was doing something shady, the others were too busy to pay them any attention. Everyone were discussing what happened between Elder Zhou and Young Master Feng.

"Elder, what did you just say?"

"I said, follow me!" said Elder Zhou.

"Elder, it's not that I don't want to. But the last test is starting soon. If Elder needs anything, you can just say it, right here." Feng Ao Xiu replied.

"It's just for a short while... Didn't I say that I was inviting you for a tea? Now join me for one!"

"Tea..." Feng Ao Xiu couldn't believe it. Elder Zhou was desperate enough to brought out something trivial from six chapters ago as a reason. Looks like Elder Zhou won't stop pestering him until he agrees.

With no other choice, Feng Ao Xiu sighed as he followed Elder Zhou from behind.

After the two people left, suddenly a lot of girls candidates started screaming.

"Kyaaa!! Who's that?"

"So handsome! Is he one of the senior?"

A young man with an androgynous face appeared. With an eyebrow fluttering like leaves, and his skin was white as snow. His eyes were sharp and cool like ice, but also soft like water. His pale red lips were so attractive that girls could easily fell in love and were jealous at the same time.

The other seniors were puzzled. This handsome man definitely wore the Cloud Moon Palace outfit, but they never met him before. Could he be from another branch? But, if it's someone this handsome, why they never heard of him?

Meanwhile, some elders' eyes twitched when they saw this young man. They coughed as if something stuck in their throat, but did not dare to say anything.

One of the elder finally said, "That person is part of our sect."

The girls started screaming louder as the young man come closer. Their eyes could not look at anything else other than his face.

The handsome young man noticed an unconscious young girl lying down on the ground.

That young girl was none other than Jing Wu Chu. Fang Ye Na was ordered by Feng Ao Xiu to take care of her, but she could not care less about Jing Wu Chu. So, Fang Ye Na only put her in a safe grassy place, then left her there.

But, the young man was concerned that this young woman was alone without anyone accompanying her. He gets closer to her and asked, "Young miss, are you all right?"

Jing Wu Chu slowly opened her eyes, and the first thing she saw was the handsome and tender face of the young man. Her cheek immediately blushed, then her imagination ran wild. "Ahh... This is too sudden. I don't know you yet, we can't kiss..."

"Huh??" the young man became confused.

Jing Wu Chu sighed. She has fallen in love again. [This handsome face will definitely become mine! Hmm... Where have I seen his face before?]

The young man tilted his head. [This girl looks a bit familiar. Have I met her before?]