In an elegant courtyard.
The cultivators' nerves were taut, they didn't even dare to blink, for fear of missing a spectacular scene.
Their gazes were fixed on the image in the mirror.
All the cultivators had hidden themselves in the wooden house, the protective shield of which was sufficient to last until the end of the trial.
"What is this small wooden house? How can it hold so much? It looks so small, yet dozens of people have entered one after another."
"If we had gathered the shield jade slips earlier, would more people have been able to pass this stage?"
"If I had this wooden house during my trial, I would have suffered less injuries!"
For a time, the cultivators chattered, their eyes wide, wanting to see the scene inside the wooden house.
But they could only see the human puppets climbing onto the shield, and could not see the scene inside the house clearly.
Pu Yin seemed to have spotted a treasure, her eyes fixed on the mirror: "We want the girl holding the bow and arrow! She is very suitable for our academy!"
To possess such intelligence and wisdom, and even be willing to help the weak at critical moments.
If such a person could enter the strongest academy, she would also have much less to worry about.
Pu Lingxin's eyes also showed a hint of admiration, looking at the scene before her with some satisfaction: "She is brave and resourceful, broad-minded, and can even lead cultivators through the third trial."
Most people would only care about whether they could pass the trial themselves, and would not have any extra thoughts to help other cultivators.
But Feng Ninghe let others enter the wooden house together.
"Oh."
Si Yi chuckled at this moment: "Perhaps she doesn't want to join the strongest academy. I think Lingze Academy, where I am, is more suitable for them."
The other academies also had their thoughts, each considering how to recruit talent.
They had not seen such a promising prospect for a long time; the last one as outstanding as this was Pu Yin of the strongest academy.
Pu Yin lived up to expectations, and she was also gradually growing.
Perhaps Feng Ninghe would become the next Pu Yin.
Pu Yin's gaze was fixed on the mirror before her, her red lips curving wantonly, her smile bright: "I am determined to win, and I believe she will not refuse the strongest academy."
Her innate confidence made people submit unconsciously.
Even though Feng Ninghe had not yet decided whether she would join the strongest academy, Si Yi seemed to have already seen the outcome.
However, the trial was still ongoing, and he naturally needed to strive for talent for Lingze Academy.
This place was peaceful and tranquil, completely different from the scene in the jungle.
Inside the small wooden house.
The space inside the wooden house could accommodate a hundred people with plenty of room to spare.
The injured cultivators quickly bandaged their wounds and took elixirs.
The other cultivators also recovered slightly.
Nan Rufeng secretly observed the wooden house before him, a hint of admiration in his eyes: "I didn't expect this house to be even larger than it appears."
"Miss Feng, thank you for saving our lives!"
Ye Ze, along with the cultivators in his team, came before Feng Ninghe and cupped his fists in salute.
They had no escape jade slips left, nor any protective shields, and were defenseless against the human puppets.
If it weren't for the protection of this small wooden house, they would probably not have been able to hold on for long, and might even have lost their lives in this trial.
Facing their thanks, Feng Ninghe waved her hand dismissively, quietly looking at the people before her: "We are all cultivators, facing the same situation. It's a small favor, not worth mentioning."
"Miss Feng, it may be a small favor to you, but it is a great help to us!"
"I promised my parents that I would definitely enter the academy and not disappoint them. If I can't even pass the third trial, how can I enter the academy?"
"Without you, I would have become food for the human puppets, and would never have been able to leave this jungle... to fulfill my filial duties..."
The cultivators' eyes were filled with tears. They knew that words of gratitude must not be omitted.
An ordinary person would not have offered help, because for most people, the fewer who passed the third trial, the better.
Feng Ninghe gently shook her head: "Alright, you fought the human puppets and are all exhausted. Rest quickly."
Not far away.
Sheng Linglong, who was meditating, had a slight glint in her eyes. Her voice was slightly deep: "Feng Ninghe, these people have no protective shields and have made no contribution, yet you let them enter here?"
Her words instantly drew everyone's attention to her.
Ye Ze frowned slightly. Although he felt displeased, he understood that he had no room to say more.
They had indeed made no contribution whatsoever.
Even in the face of accusations, all they could do was bear it silently.
Feng Ninghe met her gaze without fear, her calm voice slowly falling: "The protective shield's duration is sufficient to last until the end of this trial. Even if they wanted to help, they couldn't do much."
"You are quite sharp-tongued!"
Sheng Linglong could no longer suppress her anger and suddenly stood up: "I'm afraid they don't have the ability to help at all. You're so kind, doing all the good deeds. But you're using our protective shield jade slips to curry favor!"
Everyone was constantly thanking Feng Ninghe, as if they had forgotten that this protective shield was supported by everyone's combined efforts.
"It's not just your protective shield here!"
Bai Niannian jumped out, her beautiful face tinged with a hint of anger: "We also contributed to the protective shield. They have lost their escape jade slips, and if they don't enter the wooden house, they will only die. We are all people, what's wrong with lending a hand?"
The cultivators who had received the favor looked at each other, a hint of self-reproach on their faces.
Sheng Linglong was somewhat speechless, stammering for a long time before speaking: "Even so, you didn't ask for everyone's decision before bringing people into the wooden house. This protective shield was condensed by everyone's collective effort, so why did you make the decision for us?"
"Linglong is right. Before you brought people into the wooden house, you should have at least informed us. Or do you think that because this idea was yours, you are the greatest contributor?"
"You look like a stranger, worthy of someone from a humble background. You only know how to win people over by taking advantage of this opportunity!"
The disciples of Sheng Tian Academy spoke one after another.
Du Chang glanced at Sheng Linglong with a slight warning: "Linglong, don't go too far."
These simple words made her even more enraged.
Sheng Linglong's eyes widened in anger: "You made the decision without authorization to let these cultivators enter the house, and now you are arguing so unreasonably! Unless we contribute, you won't be able to rest easy here either!"
"Miss Feng, could you give me your escape jade slip? Since some people don't welcome us here, I don't want to trouble you. I'll leave."
Suddenly, a male voice rang out.
Ye Ze's sword-like eyebrows knitted, his expression carrying a hint of complexity.
As long as they could obtain the escape jade slip, they would not lose their lives. At most, they would withdraw from the trial.