Chapter 90 Two People Awaken Their Talents

Gu Ye reached out and took the two xingming beans from Yan Dinghan's hand. He rubbed the smooth, white, round beans with his fingertips, frowning slightly with a puzzled tone: 'Are these two also Examinees sent by the Federation?'

Yan Dinghan nodded heavily, his face full of shame and annoyance. He hung his head, his voice low:

'I didn't expect them to be from the Evil God Cult. They followed me for a whole year, and I didn't notice any flaws at all. I was so stupid.'

Gu Ye stepped forward and patted his shoulder, 'It's fine, just take it as a lesson.'

'Yeah!' Yan Dinghan raised his head, the shame in his eyes gradually fading, replaced by a bit of determination, 'Thank you, Brother-in-law, I will definitely be careful in the future!'

'Let's go, let's head back.'

Gu Ye put away the xingming beans and led the way toward the small house. Luo Yuerou and Yan Dinghan followed closely behind. In the alley, the figures of the three gradually drifted away.

When they returned to the small house, they sat around the octagonal table. Gu Ye took out a xingming bean. The smooth, white bean glowed with a faint, moist luster under the light, vaguely emitting a strange aura.

'This kind of bean is called a xingming bean!'

'A xingming bean?'

'Brother-in-law, what exactly is the purpose of this xingming bean?' Yan Dinghan couldn't suppress his curiosity and asked impatiently, 'If it can be treated as a family heirloom by Grandma's partner and is so highly praised by Master Liu, it must have some extraordinary qualities!'

'Hmm, the xingming bean is also known as the Awakening Bean.'

Luo Yuerou and Yan Dinghan froze instantly, their eyes full of confusion. They looked at Gu Ye in unison, waiting for him to continue his explanation.

Facing their curious gazes, Gu Ye spoke slowly, his tone carrying a hint of solemnity:

'The greatest function of the xingming bean is that it can help Card Masters awaken their own talents.'

This information was what Willow Crab had just told Gu Ye. The moment he heard it, he was also stunned.

You must know that a Card Master's talent is mostly innate; awakening a talent later in life is as difficult as ascending to heaven. Yet, this xingming bean could directly help people awaken their talents, which could be called heaven-defying.

'You mean... if we take it, we will definitely awaken our talents, right?'

Luo Yuerou carefully pinched the xingming bean in her hand, her fingertips applying slight pressure, afraid that she might crush this treasure if she wasn't careful. The excitement in her eyes could not be hidden at all.

Gu Ye nodded gently, put the xingming bean back into his storage card, and said in a serious tone:

'That's right, as long as you take it, you will have a 100% chance of awakening a talent. You two eat first, I will protect you to ensure that your awakening process is not disturbed.'

'Okay!'

Both of them nodded vigorously, their faces filled with impatience. They quickly rose from their seats, sat cross-legged on the ground, and carefully placed the xingming beans into their mouths.

The xingming bean melted as soon as it entered their mouths, and a warm, pure energy instantly surged into their bodies, spreading through their meridians to their entire bodies, nourishing their limbs and bones.

Gu Ye sat cross-legged to the side, eyes slightly closed. His spiritual energy slowly dispersed, forming an invisible barrier to protect them, while he vigilantly kept an eye on the surroundings.

An hour passed in the blink of an eye.

Luo Yuerou and Yan Dinghan, who originally had chaotic auras and furrowed brows, gradually calmed down, with faint halos of talent surrounding them.

Immediately after, both of them opened their eyes at the same time, a bright light flashing in the depths of their eyes—the brilliant luster of a newly awakened talent.

The two stood up excitedly. A strange light flashed in Luo Yuerou's eyes as she looked at Gu Ye with a charming, tender, and fiery gaze, which made Gu Ye feel uncomfortable, and he subconsciously avoided her gaze.

'Brother-in-law, thank you so much!'

A dark shadow instantly flashed past Luo Yuerou. Yan Dinghan rushed toward Gu Ye, his face full of ecstasy, his voice incoherent with excitement, 'I awakened a talent! I really awakened a talent! Brother-in-law, I must marry my sister to you to repay you properly!'

Caught off guard, Gu Ye was firmly tackled to the ground by Yan Dinghan. His back hit the ground hard, causing him to gasp in pain, and he couldn't help but curse:

'Damn it!'

He quickly exerted force, pushed Yan Dinghan away, stood up from the ground, and brushed the dust off his body, feeling a wave of revulsion in his heart.

This kid had no sense of propriety when he got excited.

Seeing Yan Dinghan trying to crowd him again, Gu Ye quickly reached out to stop him, saying helplessly:

'Don't get excited. If you do that again, my heart will be scared out of my chest.'

'Hehe~' Yan Dinghan sat on the stool while giggling, looking at Gu Ye with excitement:

'Brother-in-law, besides my sister, do you have any other requests? Just name them. You helped me awaken my talent, so the Yan Family must show our appreciation.'

Luo Yuerou also stepped forward, her tone solemn: 'The Luo Family is the same.'

Gu Ye shrugged and smiled, 'I will definitely make requests, but I haven't thought about it yet. Let's wait for the future.'

Both nodded in agreement.

Gu Ye looked up and saw that it was getting late. 'There is still a wedding banquet to attend tomorrow, so let's get some rest early.'

'Brother-in-law, aren't you going to take a xingming bean?' Yan Dinghan asked, looking confused as he saw Gu Ye get up and walk toward the inner room.

'No rush. I'll take it after we leave the Card Domain.'

The two were confused when they heard this, but they didn't ask further.

Seeing this, the two returned to their respective rooms to rest. As for keeping watch, it was no longer necessary; ever since Gu Ye killed a few night corpses at the door, no other night corpse ghouls dared to harass them.

The night passed without incident, and in the blink of an eye, it was the third day of the wedding banquet.

Gu Ye, Luo Yuerou, and Yan Dinghan got ready and walked toward Bold Ox's courtyard.

Walking into the courtyard, they saw it was decorated with lanterns and colorful streamers, filled with a festive atmosphere. Guests were coming in an endless stream, sitting together in groups of two or three, chatting and laughing.

The three found an inconspicuous corner and sat down.

Before long, Bold Ox, dressed in bright red wedding attire, walked out of the house with a beaming smile.

He stepped onto the ceremonial platform built in the courtyard, bowed to the guests below, and his voice rang out loudly, spreading throughout the courtyard:

'Today, my daughter Precious Cow is getting married. I am deeply grateful to all the relatives and friends for taking the time out of their busy schedules to come and congratulate us! I have prepared a modest banquet today; please eat well, drink well, and enjoy yourselves to the fullest!'

Warm applause and cheers erupted from the audience. The guests raised their glasses in response, and the atmosphere reached its peak.

After the guests had been drinking and eating for a while, it was gradually noon.

Although it was Bold Ox marrying off his daughter, since the wedding banquet was held at his house, many steps were omitted.

Bold Ox seemed worried about any accidents, so he skipped straight to the main event and began the wedding ceremony.

Inside the wedding hall, red silk hung high, and candlelight flickered, casting a festive red glow throughout the room.

The heaven and earth table was placed in the center, offering fruits, incense, and candles, as well as the tablets for heaven and earth. Incense smoke curled, intermingling with the laughter of the guests in the hall.

Seeing that the time had come, the master of ceremonies cleared his throat and announced loudly:

'The auspicious time has arrived!'

'The couple enters their positions! Bow to heaven and earth!'

Inside the wedding hall of the courtyard, Gu Ye and the two others stood in the corner, looking up at the door.

Accompanied by the melodious wedding music, the groom, Mu Qing, walked in front with a gentle smile, wearing bright red wedding attire and standing tall. Behind him followed the bride, Precious Cow, wearing a phoenix coronet and a red bridal veil.

Gu Ye's gaze fell on Precious Cow, and his brows furrowed slightly.

He keenly noticed that Precious Cow's steps were unusually stiff, and her body seemed somewhat uncoordinated. She didn't look as light as a normal bride; rather, it was as if she had been controlled by someone. Presumably, Bold Ox had cast some kind of restraining skill on her to prevent her from causing trouble.

'First bow to heaven and earth!' As the master of ceremonies finished speaking, Mu Qing turned slightly, stood side-by-side with Precious Cow, and the two bowed slowly, showing respect for the nourishment of heaven and earth, wishing for a smooth and peaceful future.

'Second bow to the high hall!' The two slowly straightened up, turned to face their parents sitting above the wedding hall, and bowed, thanking them for the grace of raising them.

Bold Ox sat in the main seat, looking at his daughter, his eyes full of gratification and reluctance. His eye sockets were slightly red, and he couldn't help but nod gently.

'Bow to each other as husband and wife!' The master of ceremonies continued loudly. The bride and groom stood facing each other, preparing to bow.

But at this moment, the courtyard gate was suddenly kicked open violently, and a deafening roar exploded in the sky above the courtyard, instantly drowning out all the wedding music and laughter:

'I do not agree—!'