Chapter 1229: Chapter 56: Heavenly Fox Bloodline Levels (Part 1)
After separating from Lu Yunshuang, Yun Sheng returned to the inn.
"Are you going to represent Fengdu in the Saintess Selection?" When they learned that Yun Sheng was going to replace Fengdu in the Saintess Selection, the people from Cangdu looked at her with displeasure.
Though both were capitals of the Heavenly Fox Tribe, there was competition between them.
Especially in recent years, Fengdu had always relied on being the wealthiest capital, seizing a lot of resources.
The earlier competition between Cangdu and Fengdu had already soured relations between the two cities.
Yun Sheng representing Fengdu in the competition was seen by the people of Cangdu as a betrayal.
"I told you, sheâs no good. Fengdu must have given her some benefit for her to eagerly fight on behalf of Fengdu," Qin Yue slandered Yun Sheng.
Qin Yue thought that by telling Elder Liu the whereabouts of Bo Bo and Little Yingying, the latter would kill Yun Sheng after capturing them.
Who knew, was Elder Liu kicked in the head by a donkey? Not only did he not kill this wretch, but he also let her represent Fengdu in the competition.
This could hardly be called a punishment; it was more like a pie falling from the sky, a great boon.
"Qin Yue, whether itâs me who turned coat or you who did something shady, only you know best," Yun Sheng shot a cold glance at Qin Yue.
Yun Sheng had been puzzled about how Elder Liu had targeted Bo Bo and Little Yingying until Lu Yunshuang warned her to be wary of that woman Qin Yue.
When Yun Sheng decided to represent Fengdu, the others, including Feng Lian and Hua Yanluo, said nothing, but Qin Yue alone was visibly dissatisfied.
"Donât make false accusations. You should consider what you are. Winning a single match doesnât mean anything. I tell you, a lowly half-beast like you wonât even pass the first round of the main competition that comes later," Qin Yueâs expression changed slightly, worried that others might see through her collusion with Elder Liu.
"Indeed, this time, the fence-sitter didnât say anything wrong. Miss Yun, whatever your reasons are for representing Fengdu in the competition, from today onwards, we are rivals. As we have traveled together, I advise you not to make a fool of yourself, lest you get eliminated in the first round." Hua Yanluo also came forward.
"First round?" Yun Sheng, being isolated due to her meditation and having no intention of participating in the Tianhu Saintess Selection initially, knew nothing about the eventâs specifics.
Even the number of stages in the Tianhu Saintess Selection was a mystery to her.
She had even missed the registration for the Tianhu Saintess Selection, but Elder Liu had used some means to replace Liu Xueyuâs name with Yun Shengâs.
"The first round tests the bloodline. Do you know which branch of the heavenly foxes you belong to?" Feng Lian asked indifferently.
This question truly stumped Yun Sheng.
Being a selection for the Tianhu Saintess, the basic requirement was naturally having the bloodline of a heavenly fox.
There were many clans within the Heavenly Fox Tribe.
"What bloodline do the rest of you have?" Yun Sheng had never heard Hu Jiusheng talk about bloodline and didnât know what bloodline, if any, a being like Hu Jiusheng born from the Beast Blood Cloud had.
"The Heavenly Fox Tribe categorizes bloodlines into ranks from one to six tails, with one tail being the lowest bloodline, ascending up to six tails for higher purity. The Ice Fox Clan that Lu Yunshuang belongs to, due to its rare bloodline, is five-tailed. The Liu family, to which Liu Xueyu belongs, is also five-tailed. Hua Yanluoâs Hua family is four-tailed, while Qin Yue and I are three-tailed," Feng Lian pointed out the people present.
Although this selection was historically the most lenient, this time, whether pureblood or half-beast, every candidate had to at least meet the criteria of a Three-Tailed Heavenly Fox.
Otherwise, they couldnât pass the first round and would be directly eliminated.
"Did you hear that? The Tianhu Saintess Selection isnât for likes of you. A lowly half-beast who canât even hide her fox ears and tail can at most be two-tailed. No matter how strong you are, youâll be eliminated in the first round," Qin Yue mocked.
"Whether or not Iâll be eliminated, weâll find out tomorrow," Yun Sheng couldnât be bothered to argue with Qin Yue and took Bo Bo and Little Yingying to rest.
After taking the potion, Bo Bo and Little Yingying returned to normal, but Yun Sheng knew that in ten days, the mysterious black talisman inside them would act up again.
Elder Liu, Great Witch Doctor, for letting Bo Bo and Little Yingying suffer like this, she would not let them off.
Yun Shengâs black eyes grew even darker as she sat cross-legged and began meditating.
The next morning, Yun Sheng took Bo Bo and Little Yingying to Hu Square.
The first round of the Heavenly Fox Candidate Saintess Selection would be held here in a few days.
When Yun Sheng arrived at the square, it was already packed with people.
The Tianhu Saintess Selection Ceremony was, for the people of the Heavenly Fox Tribe Country, the most anticipated event aside from the Eight Desolate Clan Competition.
After all, the saintess was not someone everyone could see, and this time, the participants in the Tianhu Saintess Selection were all stunning beauties selected from the ten major capitals of the Heavenly Fox Tribe Country.
With everyoneâs natural love for beauty, this selection drew an incredible number of people.
A large number of Sky Fox Soldiers were present to maintain order.
The other two Heavenly Fox Candidate Saintesses from Fengdu, Lu Yunshuang and Chen Qi, had been waiting there for a long time.
"Humph, I really donât know what Elder Liu is thinking, letting you replace Sister Xue Yu," Chen Qi sneered upon seeing Yun Sheng.
After all, the last time at the inn, Yun Sheng had defeated Liu Xueyu in front of everyone, a matter Chen Qi still bore a grudge over.
Unlike Lu Yunshuang, Chen Qi and Liu Xueyu had been friends in Fengdu. This time, Yun Sheng crippled Liu Xueyuâs hand and unexpectedly benefited by taking her place, a grudge Chen Qi couldnât swallow.
Fortunately, Chen Qi also believed that a lowly half-beast like Yun Sheng wouldnât even pass the first round.
"Oh, look at the Candidate Saintess from Fengdu, still retaining her half-beast form?"
"Isnât it so? Doesnât Fengdu always pride itself on purebreds, with high status and pure bloodlines?"
"She hasnât even discarded her fox form; could it be a low-class heavenly fox bloodline of first or second class?"
A flurry of gossiping voices rose around her.
In the square, the candidate saintesses representing other capitals also looked over.
As the wealthiest capital, Fengduâs three candidate saintesses were all purebreds. Liu Xueyu and Chen Qi had been arrogant early on and had already offended many people, accruing a lot of animosity before the competition began.