Chapter 260 Madam, indeed not an ordinary person (2)
“This is called the Phoenix Selection Token. It is used by the royal family to select concubines for their offspring. When a woman holds it in her hand, her physical conditions will be displayed as specific numerical values, and then a comprehensive evaluation will be given. You two should have heard of it, right?”
Altar Master Xu introduced it as if showing off, and then added, “Of course, it’s the same for men holding it, but because of its purpose, it was initially named the Phoenix Selection Token!”
“And the most magical aspect of the Phoenix Selection Token is the ‘fertility’ item. It reflects not only a person’s physical health but also the quality of their bloodline. Therefore, even ordinary people without any hidden illnesses can at most get six points. Only people with special bloodlines will exceed the passing line.”
Altar Master Xu looked at the Phoenix Selection Token in his hand and continued, “So, whether you are ordinary people or not will be revealed by holding this token!”
“What if I don’t cooperate?”
Cheng Yuan asked calmly.
“I only want valuable people, so this is your only hope. Whether you cooperate or not is up to you.”
Altar Master Xu offered the Phoenix Selection Token without haste or arrogance.
Cheng Yuan frowned. While the logic was sound, he and his wife were both ordinary people, which was obvious. Therefore, if they entered the inspection, they would surely die. It would be better to refuse to cooperate than to comply. As long as there was no result, the other party would definitely not kill them easily.
Thinking this, Cheng Yuan remained unmoved, preparing to resist fiercely.
“Hmph! You refuse a toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit!”
Altar Master Xu snorted coldly, his hand moving as fast as lightning. He grabbed Cheng Yuan’s hand and forced the Phoenix Selection Token into it.
“Crack!”
Cheng Yuan heard the mournful cry of his bones and let out a muffled groan in pain. He subconsciously wanted to shake off the Phoenix Selection Token in his hand, but the other party’s hand was like an iron clamp, making it impossible to move.
At this moment, the Phoenix Selection Token began to emit a faint light, and Cheng Yuan’s physical condition in each aspect was converted into specific numerical values.
“Appearance: Eight
Figure: Eight
Skin: Six
Voice: Seven
Fertility: Six
Body Fragrance: …
Comprehensive Evaluation: Seven”
…
Altar Master Xu read them out one by one. Perhaps because it was testing a male, the body fragrance item did not give an evaluation.
“Brother Cheng is indeed a handsome man. This Phoenix Selection Token is known for its strictness. Nine out of ten people in the world cannot even reach six points. I didn’t expect your comprehensive evaluation to be seven points.”
After reading them out, Altar Master Xu flattered him hypocritically, then changed the subject and said, “But it’s a pity that a fertility evaluation of six points cannot produce a genius like Cheng Hong Ling! It seems there is indeed no problem with your background!”
Cheng Yuan’s expression became solemn when he heard this, because he knew that he had been sentenced to death by the other party.
“Brother Cheng, please have your wife tested next! Give her the Phoenix Selection Token. I don’t want to hurt a delicate flower, so I hope she will cooperate properly.”
Altar Master Xu reminded him in a friendly manner.
Cheng Yuan hesitated for a moment. Recalling the bone-piercing pain in his hand just now, he didn’t want his wife to suffer, so he handed the Phoenix Selection Token to her.
Jiang Liniang’s face showed struggle, but she eventually took it, and the pink light lit up again.
“Appearance: Nine
Figure: Nine
Skin: Nine
Voice: Nine
Fertility: Ten
Body Fragrance: Seven
Comprehensive Evaluation: Nine
…
”
Altar Master Xu read them out one by one again. When he saw the evaluation of nine for appearance in the first line, his calm expression immediately broke. When he saw the ten points for fertility, he was completely numb, freezing on the spot as if struck by lightning.
Cheng Yuan was even more exaggerated. His eyes widened, and he looked at his wife with disbelief.
As for Jiang Liniang, she clearly did not expect this either, so she held the Phoenix Selection Token in a flustered manner, with an innocent expression on her face with a large red mark.
“Hahaha… It seems this Altar Master has discovered something extraordinary. Your wife is indeed not an ordinary person!”
Altar Master Xu suddenly burst into wild laughter, startling the people around him.
“Brother Cheng? Didn’t you say your wife is an ordinary person? How do you explain this now?”
Altar Master Xu asked Cheng Yuan in a teasing tone.
Cheng Yuan was speechless, and a look of dejection appeared on his face.
“You don’t even know your own wife?”
Altar Master Xu mocked.
Cheng Yuan’s expression was complicated. If it were before, he could guarantee with his chest that he knew his wife inside and out, but now he suddenly lacked confidence.
Jiang Liniang wanted to say something but stopped. She wanted to explain but didn’t know how to.
“If that’s the case, then please ask your wife to enlighten me personally!”
Altar Master Xu looked at Jiang Liniang and questioned, “First of all, with such a large red mark on your face, why did the Phoenix Selection Token give you such a high evaluation of nine points for appearance? Nine points! Don’t talk about Huang Tian Prefecture, that rat’s nest. Even in the entire Xihui Dynasty, it would be rare to see one in a thousand years!”
“I… I don’t know!”
Jiang Liniang’s eyes darted away, and she stammered her answer.
“Is that so?”
Altar Master Xu was noncommittal. His figure suddenly disappeared from his original position, and in the next moment, he passed by Jiang Liniang.
Jiang Liniang felt a tearing sensation on her face and quickly reached out to cover the place where the “red mark” was. Unfortunately, her movement was still a step too slow. The red mark was already gone, revealing fair and delicate skin underneath.
Without the red mark, Jiang Liniang transformed from a sparrow into a phoenix. Her stunningly beautiful face was seven to eight points similar to her daughter’s, and even more mature and enchanting. Coupled with the candlelight piercing through her nightgown, her alluring hourglass figure was vaguely visible, and her full curves were subtly revealed, making her exude an irresistible charm.
“What a stunning beauty, mature and enchanting, with lingering charm! Madam, can you tell me why you disguised yourself as ugly?”
Altar Master Xu asked, holding the fake red mark in his hand, with greedy eyes. The mature beauty in front of him had not only a fertility score of ten but also an astonishing appearance of nine points. What man wouldn’t covet her? Even a married woman couldn’t stop his strong possessiveness.
Jiang Liniang mumbled, showing no intention of answering.
Cheng Yuan, on the other hand, showed no surprise on his face this time, as he was clearly aware of it long ago.
“Never mind, this is Madam’s private matter, so I shouldn’t ask too much!”
Altar Master Xu gracefully withdrew his hand and continued, “However, I still have one last question for Madam. Why did the extremely strict Phoenix Selection Token give you an unbelievable ten points for fertility? Do you know what this score means? It means that your offspring are all dragons and phoenixes, prosperous for generations to come. Even the descendants of immortals in Zhongzhou would rarely have such a perfect woman.”
“If I say I don’t know, will you believe me?”
Jiang Liniang took a deep breath and said.
“If Madam doesn’t want to say, it’s okay. You can say it when you want to say it!”
Altar Master Xu appeared very open-minded, or perhaps “indulgent” would be more appropriate.
“Husband, I really don’t know what’s going on. My background is clear, and you know it. There’s absolutely no deception. If there’s any problem, perhaps…”
Jiang Liniang hesitated to speak, then finally gritted her teeth and said, “I was picked up by my parents. I’m not their biological daughter.”
“What? You’re not your father and mother’s biological daughter?”
Cheng Yuan’s face once again showed shock.
“Haha, the truth is out now. Your wife’s background is indeed not that simple.”
Altar Master Xu smiled triumphantly, then ordered his subordinates around him, “Alright, you guys take good care of Madam Cheng. If she loses a single strand of hair, you don’t have to return.”
Having said that, Altar Master Xu looked at Cheng Yuan and said, “As for you! It’s time to make the best use of you.”
“What do you want to do?”
Cheng Yuan took two steps back warily.
“Of course, it’s to trade your life for your daughter’s life! Cheng Hong Ling, a proud daughter of heaven, a perfect tool for fertility. I originally planned to use this mission as an opportunity to capture her and have children, no matter what. But now that I have your wife, she is no longer that important. After all, a cultivator of the Huashen realm is not so easy to control.”
Altar Master Xu revealed his true purpose.
“You want to lay your hands on my wife? Do you know she is a married woman?”
Cheng Yuan said in disbelief.
“It doesn’t matter, I like married women!”
Altar Master Xu remained unmoved. He grabbed Cheng Yuan’s arm, and the two of them instantly disappeared from the room.
