Star Martial Era: The Way of Star Light Cultivation

Chapter 1653: Chapter 677: Brother-in-Law and Bridegroom Selection

With a wave of her hand, there was an overwhelming surge, and many men from all directions instinctively looked over.

But almost everyone dared not look directly, only dared to glance greedily from the corners of their eyes or pretend to look casually.

The True Monarch’s five-mansion pomp behind the woman was too intimidating.

Of course, some young men from noble families would greedily take a few extra looks.

With overwhelming beauty, combined with a slender waist, long legs, and fair skin, it was a fatal attraction.

Moreover, her status and demeanor exuded nobility.

A killer among killers.

The recently returned Yutang King Zhu Shizhen naturally heard his sister’s cheers and simply turned back silently, giving a reassuring gesture.

In the crowd, Princess Zhu Linxiao of the Yutang Royal Mansion breathed a sigh of relief when she saw it.

Yet almost simultaneously, a Starlight Transmission arrived on Zhu Linxiao’s Dongxuan Order.

This made Zhu Linxiao’s lovely face tense up.

Did something happen to her brother during the selection?

The selection was held under the eyes of the public. If something went wrong, even the Yutang Royal Mansion couldn’t manipulate it.

Nervously, Zhu Linxiao immediately checked the Starlight Transmission.

The content made Zhu Linxiao’s expression change to astonishment.

”Xu Jin?”

It was a complete resume. Zhu Shizhen asked her to arrange the most appropriate candidate immediately to avoid any mishaps.

After pondering for a moment, Zhu Linxiao promptly arranged the matter herself. Also, as per Zhu Shizhen’s request, the number of people involved had to be as few as possible.

Her brother could be a bit unreliable at times, but he was trustworthy in major matters.

As long as her brother passed the selection and became a Marquis candidate, even if only a candidate, he could formally inherit the Yutang King’s title, and other possibilities could be manipulated.

Seeing this, the black-armored magistrate standing in mid-air above the Dao Palace coldly fixed his knife-like eyes on Zhu Shizhen.

The selection is a grand event of choosing talent, with strict enforcement of rules.

Especially in public, there must be absolute impartiality.

Zhu Shizhen immediately turned around. In the past two hundred years, the privileges of nobility have been gradually reduced, especially in public.

Immediately, Zhu Shizhen took out all his gains and displayed them in the starlight that covered him.

A Life Replacement Token and 106 Ninth Tier Gu Crystals.

These are standard procedures.

After all, if the direct bloodlines of the four True Monarch’s mansions couldn’t pass the selection, it would be a joke.

But in the next instant, when Zhu Shizhen alone took out a Gu Crystal the size of a human head, the eyes of the black-armored magistrate who had just reprimanded Zhu Shizhen suddenly widened.

Even the largest Ninth Tier Gu Crystal is only the size of a fist.

So this human-head-sized Gu Crystal?

With a shiver, imagining a possible scenario, the black-armored magistrate called his superior consecutively.

His superior recognized the Gu Mother Gu Crystal at a glance and immediately informed True Monarch Tianzhang.

When True Monarch Tianzhang’s gaze fell, he saw Zhu Shizhen take out the Gu Mother Dragon Bone and place it in front of him.

His gaze suddenly focused.

In the crowd, just finishing her arrangements, Zhu Linxiao also just saw this scene. Her beautiful eyes instantly focused, and she covered her mouth with her hand, eyes full of incredulity.

She understood her brother too well.

Becoming a Marquis candidate through the selection required a bit of luck.

Killing a Tenth Rank Gu Mother to directly become a Daoist?

Absolutely impossible!

It’s possible to pick up a Gu Mother Gu Crystal on the road.

But is it possible to pick up a Gu Mother Gu Crystal?

It’s more likely to pick up a beauty at home than a Tenth Rank Gu Mother Gu Crystal.

In an instant, Zhu Linxiao realized something.

The name ”Xu Jin” instantly sparked her curiosity.

At the same time, she also guessed that her brother’s unusual behavior was most likely related to this person.

This matter must be handled carefully.

[Issue the order, after this matter is resolved, double the reward for all those involved, and grant them three years of secluded cultivation in the Yutang Secret Realm.]

The Yutang Secret Realm belongs solely to the Zhu Family.

Whoever is sent there will leave no trace, even if True Monarch Tianzhang personally checks.

On the law platform, True Monarch Tianzhang shared the same opinion as Zhu Linxiao.

Who was Zhu Shizhen?

He grew up under True Monarch Tianzhang’s watchful eye.

Not a straw bag, but not exactly a genius either.

Slightly better than an average broker.

He believed the Yutang Royal Mansion had the strength to help him pass the selection and become a Marquis candidate.

But killing a Tenth Rank Gu Mother?

Absolutely impossible!

”Then who might this extraordinary genius be?” True Monarch Tianzhang wondered in confusion.

But at this moment, he was still hosting the array to bring the candidates out of the Gu Raising Domain.

He could only inquire more thoroughly later.

A few breaths later, Xu Jin suddenly appeared in the square.

At the moment of appearance, Xu Jin felt bound to the spot by an inexplicable force.

But this binding force wasn’t strong.

Fortunately, Zhu Shizhen had already briefed Xu Jin on the procedure beforehand; otherwise, Xu Jin might have had a real chance to struggle free.

He obediently followed Zhu Shizhen’s instructions, taking out over a hundred Ninth Tier Gu Crystals.

The black-armored magistrate inspecting him saw Xu Jin, at the early Eighth Tier, take out over a hundred Ninth Tier Gu Crystals. His eyes gleamed brightly.

Immediately, he considered informing the aristocratic families he was affiliated with that he had discovered a promising talent.

Whether successful or not, the reward would not be meager.

But in the next instant, he was somewhat disappointed to see Xu Jin not produce the Life Replacement Token.

This indicated that he had died in battle once, meaning his rank would be downgraded by at least one level.

Dying in battle once and still obtaining a hundred Ninth Tier Gu Crystals, it was likely someone had helped.

”What a pity, I wonder which family’s junior he is...” His gaze swept past Xu Jin.

A few breaths later, Xu Jin saw Zhu Shizhen not far away winking at him.

[Is it done?] Xu Jin sent a Starlight Transmission through his Dongxuan Order.

[Brother-in-law, my sister has already arranged for someone to handle it. It should be resolved soon.]

Xu Jin was speechless.

This Yutang King Zhu Shizhen was too mischievous, already calling him brother-in-law.

Two marks later, the constant falling starlight in the sky completely disappeared, signifying the end of the selection.

All the candidates for selection displayed their gains.

Those who passed were overjoyed, while those who failed wept bitterly on the spot.

Outside the square, there was heated discussion. Each noble family pointed out their favorite candidates, evaluating them, collecting information, and deciding whether to court them.

If courting, at what price.

The next moment, True Monarch Tianzhang’s voice rang out, ”This selection is now concluded. All those who passed are Marquis candidates. Stay overnight at the Dao Palace, and the contest for the Daoist position will begin in three days.”

Under the Bixuan Royal Mansion’s ceremonial array, the Crown Prince of the Bixuan Royal Mansion, still waiting, had disbelief flash suddenly in his eyes and stood up abruptly, exclaiming, ”Ended? Why hasn’t Huang’er come out?”

At the same time, a black-armored magistrate had already approached Yutang King Zhu Shizhen, saluted him slightly, and said, ”Your Highness, True Monarch requests your presence.”

Just as Zhu Shizhen followed away, he casually sent a Starlight Transmission to Xu Jin through the Dongxuan Order.

[Don’t worry, brother-in-law, everything is arranged. Proceed as planned.]