All around, the others were suppressed by Dongfang Wuque’s powerful aura and couldn’t help but step back!
Chen Zheng, who was directly in his path, seemed unfazed, his expression indifferent: “Something wrong?”
Looking at Chen Zheng, whose expression hadn't changed, a faint smile appeared on Dongfang Wuque’s lazy and handsome Face: “You truly are different from those wastes!”
Chen Zheng’s expression was calm, and he didn’t reply.
Dongfang Wuque continued to smile: “I like capable people…” After speaking, Dongfang Wuque paused: “Zhu Tong!”
“Here!”
A sturdy, mature-looking young man stepped forward.
“Give him your room!”
Dongfang Wuque said in a calm voice.
“Yes!”
Zhu Tong immediately agreed, without the slightest hint of dissatisfaction.
Chen Zheng frowned slightly, about to refuse, when he saw Dongfang Wuque smile: “Don’t be in a hurry to refuse. Each room is equipped with a Spiritual Array. A single room allows you to enjoy it exclusively, while a multi-person room requires you to contend with others. You should be aware that every day before arriving at the Imperial Capital is very precious, right?”
Chen Zheng no longer refused: “Thank you.”
“You’re welcome!” Dongfang Wuque’s smile grew even brighter: “My name is Dongfang Wuque! And you?”
“Chen Zheng!”
Dongfang Wuque nodded, then looked at the other Yan City Prodigies: “For Young Master Chen’s sake, I’ll explain the rules to you!”
“Everything on the flying boat, including clothing, food, housing, and transportation! The quantities are limited. If you want something, you’ll have to contend for it yourselves!”
“Of course! Contending also carries risks. You’ve seen the outcome of losing a contention just now… If you’re not confident in yourselves, then honestly sleep on the deck and behave yourselves, and you can still safely reach the Imperial Capital!”
“But some things are destined to be beyond your reach!”
After speaking, without bothering to see the reactions of the others, Dongfang Wuque nodded to Chen Zheng and left with his people.
“Come with me!”
Zhu Tong called out to Chen Zheng and walked ahead to lead the way.
Chen Zheng also no longer paid attention to the group of anxious Yan City Prodigies behind him.
He could help, but he wasn’t a nanny. Some things still had to be done by oneself!
Zhu Tong led Chen Zheng forward, finally stopping in front of a door marked 'A12'. Zhu Tong pushed the door open, and after entering, he rolled up his quilt and other belongings, carrying them on his shoulder.
“This is yours now. You can get bedding from the boatmen!”
Leaving that one sentence, Zhu Tong turned and went to the adjacent room.
Not long after, a Yun City Prodigy in brocade clothes was thrown out. Although his Face was ugly, he didn't dare to make a sound. He picked up his belongings and left, his gaze scanning the other rooms, seemingly searching for a target.
Chen Zheng retracted his gaze, gaining a deeper understanding of the crude rules on the flying boat.
He walked into the room and immediately felt his whole body enveloped by a warm aura, making him feel completely comfortable!
“Is this the effect of the Spiritual Array?”
Spiritual Qi could nourish the Physical Body and accelerate the Cultivation speed. Cultivating in such an environment could increase progress by at least 30%!
If aided by medicinal liquids, Chen Zheng might truly have a chance to refine the first wisp of inner Qi before reaching the Imperial Capital!
The entire room wasn’t large, but it was enough for one person to move around, so Chen Zheng was very satisfied.
At the same time, in Room A3.
This was Dongfang Wuque’s room, and several of his trusted confidantes were gathered there at the moment.
“Young City Lord, that kid is indeed strong! But surely not strong enough to warrant such courtesy from you, right?” a thick-browed young man asked, puzzled.
A white-clothed young man beside him nodded: “That kid’s Qi and blood are very strong, and he can overwhelm Jiang Qin, but Jiang Qin himself was careless. Otherwise, that kid might not have won so easily!”
The only girl pouted: “Young City Lord, why don’t you say something! You actually had Brother Zhu give up his room to befriend that kid. Is it really necessary?”
All three of them had Acquired Great Perfection Cultivation, so they naturally had the confidence to look at Chen Zheng as an equal!
Dongfang Wuque merely smiled, not speaking.
Creak!
The door was pushed open, and Zhu Tong walked in.
“Brother Zhu!”
The three quickly greeted him, showing that Zhu Tong had considerable prestige among them.
“Was Young Master Chen not neglected?” Dongfang Wuque asked.
Zhu Tong shook his head: “From his appearance, he seems quite satisfied.”
“That’s good.” Dongfang Wuque nodded, smiling: “Do you have any grievances?”
Zhu Tong’s expression was calm: “No grievances, but I do have doubts!”
“Do you think he’s not worthy?” Dongfang Wuque asked.
The others didn’t answer, which was a tacit agreement.
Dongfang Wuque shook his head: “Then you underestimate him. You know me; I’ve always disdained mediocrity. Even Bai Ze and Qiu Ye, I don’t pay much attention to.”
The girl couldn’t help but say: “So what exactly is it about that kid that makes Young City Lord care so much?”
Dongfang Wuque’s Face became more solemn: “When I got close to that kid, I felt a hint of danger! Secondly, his surname is Chen! Surnamed Chen, and from Yan City, I also heard someone call him Young Marquis…”
The others’ expressions changed: “He’s Marquis Chiye’s son!”
Marquis Chiye!
An absolute legendary figure of the Great Yuan Kingdom!
“But didn’t rumors say he was a waste?” the white-clothed young man asked, puzzled.
Dongfang Wuque smiled: “So rumors cannot be fully trusted. I only believe what my eyes see!”
“This Xuanlin Academy entrance competition is extremely important! And it’s not just about individual combat. He can be an important aid for me to win a spot in the top ten!”
The girl said in surprise: “Young City Lord, you have already opened half of your spiritual gate, and you have transformed strength into inner Qi. You are only one step away from connecting a Heavenly Meridian and officially stepping into the Kai Mai Realm! Are you not aiming for first place?”
Dongfang Wuque gave a bitter smile: “Originally, I was! But before I left, my father told me something: a Prodigy has appeared in the Imperial Capital this time!”
“My father also told me that if I encountered him, I should not think twice and just concede!”
...After confirming that there were no other hidden dangers in the room, Chen Zheng went out to the first floor of the cabin. This was where the flying boat staff lived, and also the logistics warehouse and dining area for everyone.
After reporting at the registration desk, a staff member would then deliver Chen Zheng’s bedding and some daily necessities to his room.
“Room A12?”
The steward responsible for registration looked at Chen Zheng in surprise.
“Is there a problem?”
Chen Zheng said calmly.
“No!” The steward shook his head, but his words were accompanied by a few more smiles, and his tone became softer.
After Chen Zheng finished registering, he didn't forget to remind him: “Dinner is about to start. Young Master Chen might as well wait a bit longer, or go occupy a good spot first!”
“The tables are divided into four grades: A, B, C, and D. A-grade has five seats, B-grade has ten seats, C-grade has fifteen seats, and D-grade has twenty seats! The A-grade seats are the best, and so on. If Young Master Chen is confident, he might as well try for the front ones!”
Chen Zheng asked curiously: “Are there special considerations for these seats?”
Moreover, normally, there are eighty Prodigies from the four cities, but only fifty positions in total. Will the remaining people have to starve?
The steward smiled mysteriously: “There are naturally special considerations!”