Chapter 205: with translation of chapter title

When this question was thrown out, the team fell silent for a while before someone sneered, "Because we are all geniuses! You just want to select some geniuses, then train them to work for you, right?"

His tone made it easy to hear rejection and disgust.

Ye Qingran looked at that carefree, frivolous young man who was laughing, and curled her lip, "There are plenty of people in this world with better talent than yours—like carp crossing the river. If I wanted geniuses, you wouldn't even qualify to stand here."

Upon hearing this, many people's faces changed.

Are they looking down on us?

The reason we chose you is because you are all orphans with no one to rely on!

Yes, the fifty people present, including Qin Feng, are all orphans abandoned by this world.

They either bear a grudge, live like walking corpses, or endure endless torment—in short, they have no ties; put plainly, they are as good as dead, and no one would bury them if they died.

This is the most basic condition for the Jiuzhou Legion's selection of personnel.

These words deeply stabbed each person.

What gives you the right to say that about us?!

Ji Feng, the one who had just been the only person to answer Ye Qingran's question, narrowed his eyes, his face turning extremely fierce, as if his inner secret had been exposed, and he instantly bristled.

"How so? Am I not speaking the truth?" Ye Qingran showed no reaction, "Ji Feng, tell me, why do many people with less talent than you already rise smoothly in your age group, enjoying great respect, while you sink into obscurity, subjected to cold stares and ridicule?"

"Why? Of course it's because fate is unjust! Why should their lives go smoothly while mine… my family is destroyed?" Ji Feng clenched his fists, his eyes clouded with hatred, bloodshot even in the whites.

Since fate is unjust, why not… defy heaven and act?

Everyone's pupils contracted as they stared in shock at Ye Qingran.

Defy heaven and act?!

Before you lies a chance to defy heaven and change fate; here you can become stronger than you can imagine. But the premise is that you might die.

Zhuang Xian had said this when he previously approached them, but hearing it again from Ye Qingran now made their hearts tremble.

Instantly they were shrouded in the fear of death.

Powerful, but possibly fatal.

Give you fifteen minutes to think: continue living in muddled ignorance without dignity, or make a change from now on. Those unwilling can return to their former lives now. As for those who stay, I cannot guarantee your life or death, but I can guarantee everything else.

Ye Qingran's voice was not loud, but steady, making people unable to help but believe her.

Qin Feng hesitated not at all, stepping forward first. He had long made it clear: a grudge as deep as a sea of blood cannot coexist with heaven; if this grudge is not avowed, he swears not to be human.

He, has no retreat left.

I, Qin Feng, swear to join the Jiuzhou Legion voluntarily, disregarding life and death, never to betray; otherwise may my body be scorched by raging fire and I fall eternally into hell! Qin Feng raised his chin slightly, his voice booming and resonant.

As his words fell, he bit his finger and dropped a drop of blood onto the ground.

Blood oath!

If violated, retribution will come immediately!

With Qin Feng taking the lead, the people behind followed suit, one after another, making their own choices.

Ye Qingran hadn't expected Qin Feng to be so resolute; she had promised him he didn't need to swear, but since he did, she wouldn't say anything.

In the end, almost everyone swore, leaving only three people.

One of them was Ji Feng.

I bear a deep grudge; can you really help me avenge it? Ji Feng stared straight at Ye Qingran, awaiting her reply.

His enemy has a powerful background; he is utterly unable to oppose them…

Ye Qingran, with an unforgettable memory, had read Ji Feng's experience, knew who his enemy was, and nodded without hesitation.

Ji Feng's pupils contracted.

She actually really can…

Just who is she?

Fine, then I'll stay! Saying that, Ji Feng also made a poison oath.

In the end, only two people regretted.

Perhaps choosing to come here with Zhuang Xian was just a hot-headed impulse. After calming down, they realized that living in muddled ignorance might be more worthwhile than dying young.

Those two left.

In the end, forty-eight remained.

Zhuang Xian, the later training will trouble you. Xing Er, Yue Er, you also need to work hard coming over to help. The training of the Jiuzhou Legion is incomparable to that of ordinary troops. Zhuang Xian and his companions had all stayed at the Jiuzhou Legion's base before, so they are quite familiar with the training process.

Miss, rest assured, leave it to us!

……

Ye Sisi, who had been detained in prison for a period, escaped disaster thanks to Ye Qingran's pardon.

Ye Qingran hasn't always been on good terms with Ye Sisi, right? Such a good opportunity, and she actually didn't seize it?! Upon learning that Ye Qingran agreed to pardon Ye Sisi, Ye Huanhuan's first reaction was not joy for her sister's survival after the ordeal, but rather speculation about Ye Qingran's intentions.

Miss, do you think the Third Miss will, after leaving prison, reveal our affairs…

Ye Huanhuan hesitated for a moment, then slowly shook her head, "Probably not. I know Sisi's temperament…"

But in the Welcome Banquet incident, when she learns that you framed her, she will certainly hold a grudge against you; what if she harbors thoughts of revenge? Ye Huanhuan's maid said cautiously.

Ye Huanhuan frowned, feeling that this possibility was not nonexistent.

No, she must find a way to seal Ye Sisi's mouth, lest one day she lets something slip.

……

Ye Qingran never imagined that the ever-lofty Crown Prince would one day invite her to the Crown Prince's residence to admire flowers and enjoy the moon.

Hmph, that Dongfang Qingxuan must have seen Miss you becoming increasingly outstanding and started regretting it! This guy is a scumbag; what was he doing all along? Leng Yu sneered.

I'm actually rather glad he didn't do anything early on. Otherwise I'd regret it to death! Ye Qingran thought that if Dongfang Qingxuan had originally followed the original host's intention and married her as a consort, she would feel a chill.

Miss, you say you've only just revealed a little of what you are, and he already regrets it; if he learned you are the Medicine King Valley's Valley Master, wouldn't his intestines turn green with regret?

Ye Qingran raised her eyebrows, "You really shouldn't say that; I'm actually rather looking forward to that day!"

Besides, he actually chose the time to be in the evening, obviously not well-intentioned! Miss, will you still go to the Crown Prince Residence?

Ye Qingran tapped her fingers on the table, pondered for a moment, then said: "Go! But before going, you all leak this news to Ye Huanhuan." Dongfang Qingxuan and Ye Huanhuan's wedding is imminent; he now invites her to the Crown Prince Residence, surely it's sneaky.

If Ye Huanhuan knew this news, it would certainly be interesting, right?

Crown Prince Residence

Dongfang Qingxuan also didn't expect that Ye Qingran would readily accept his invitation.

Cai Cheng, I just said, this Ye Qingran still has feelings for My Palace!" Dongfang Qingxuan's handsome face broke into a proud smile.

Cai Cheng is Dongfang Qingxuan's personal guard. He nodded and echoed: "After all, Miss Ye has liked you for so many years; it's not something you can just forget. It must be because you deliberately kept your distance, chilling her heart. Now that you are actively courting her, she has no reason to refuse."

Dongfang Qingxuan listened and nodded in agreement.

He previously despised Ye Qingran as a mere pretty vase, while the woman of his dreams was a peerless beauty capable of overwhelming an era; naturally, he didn't regard Ye Qingran at all.

Nowadays, he increasingly feels Ye Qingran suits his taste. Although she lacks a Spiritual Root, her martial prowess is unmatched, her beauty unrivaled; if she were his concubine, it would be perfect!

You're right; My Palace will not neglect her again after marrying her.

The Ye family sisters are both outstanding individuals, yet you have taken them both into your embrace, Crown Prince, what great fortune!

Cai Cheng said flatteringly.

The Crown Prince heard this, and his eyes flickered.

Great fortune?

Actually, the woman he most desires is not the Ye sisters, but that goddess of the Xuan Yuan Sword Sect. She is of noble status, her beauty overwhelms the world, and her talent is unmatched.

She is his ideal Crown Princess!

If he could marry her as his consort, that would be true great fortune!

But, unfortunately, she doesn't look upon him.

He had no choice but to settle for second best, choosing Ye Huanhuan.

You have people prepare well; also, don't forget to put the medicine in tomorrow's food and drink!" When Dongfang Qingxuan said this, a heavy lust flashed in his eyes.

Under the flowers and moon, with a beauty in his arms, just thinking about it is utterly wonderful!