I am a winner with Chinese poetry

Gu Yunzhou was slightly taken aback by this. He hadn't expected this first stage to be arranged in this way. It was truly ingenious and interesting. A faint smile played on his lips, and then, without further ado, he calmly followed the maid's instructions and entered the attic.

As soon as I stepped into the attic, a burst of cheerful laughter filled the room like a tide. Looking around, I saw people sitting together, chatting happily in the lively atmosphere. In the center of the group, an elderly man with a white beard and a kind face stood out.

At this moment, he was waving to Gu Yunzhou with a smile on his face and said, "My dear Gu, you are finally here! Come quickly and sit next to me. We have just started. You come at the right time!" After saying that, the old man patted the empty seat next to him, which was obviously a seat reserved for Gu Yunzhou.

The old man looked affable and kind, evoking a sense of familiarity. However, facing his warm and familiar demeanor, Gu Yunzhou secretly grumbled. If he hadn't known this was a trial, he might have mistakenly believed he already knew everyone present.

"Hello everyone! I'm so sorry I came down so late!" Gu Yunzhou said as he gently lifted the hem of his coat and gracefully bowed to the crowd. Then, he slowly walked over to the old man and carefully sat down beside him, his eyes sharp as a torch as he began to carefully observe everyone present.

After a quick look, he realized there were six other people besides himself. Three men and three women, all standing or sitting in various positions. If he included himself, who had just taken a seat, there were a total of seven.

At this moment, a girl with a chubby face and a sweet smile was the first to speak with a smile: "Oh my, it's really rare today that everyone is here! In that case, I suggest that our game officially begin now, what do you think?" As soon as she finished speaking, she got an immediate response from others.

Another tall woman shouted excitedly, "Great! I've been prepared for this a long time ago. Whatever I say today must stump you all!"

Immediately afterwards, a sturdy man also laughed heartily and echoed loudly, "Haha, I can't wait either, I'm looking forward to this game starting right away! But I hope you can hold on a little longer and not be defeated by my difficult questions all at once!"

Hearing this, the others nodded in agreement, their faces brimming with excitement and joy. However, Gu Yunzhou suddenly raised his hand and interrupted, "Excuse me, could you please wait a moment while I ask you about the specific rules of this game? Also, how do we determine the winner?"

He looked at the people in front of him who had decided everything in just a few words, and thought to himself: It seems that this should be the trial of this level, but why did these people not mention such an important thing as the rules at all? Are they deliberately trying to test me?

"We were so excited that we forgot to tell you, young friend. The rules are very simple. One person asks questions, and the other answers. They take turns. The one who answers correctly gets to take anything from the loser. It can be their most precious treasure, their lifespan, their cultivation, their talent, or anything else you desire. The rewards are random. Of course, as long as you keep winning, you can get anything. For example, I happen to have a herb of Indian jellyfish on hand. This herb is extraordinary. It possesses magical powers. It can not only dispel all illusions, but also eliminate all confusion and bewilderment on the path of cultivation. For those high-level Confucian scholars seeking to break through bottlenecks, this herb is simply the most practical and powerful weapon!"

At this moment, the old man sitting beside Gu Yunzhou smiled and began to explain in a gentle and pleasant manner. However, despite his affable smile, the specific content of his words was so chilling that it made one's hair stand on end.

"That's right. Take me for example. I possess a rare natural water body! This physique has an extraordinary affinity for water-attributed spiritual energy, as if it were born for me. Because of this, all water-related spiritual skills become as easy and simple as eating and drinking water when they come to me."

"Whether it's manipulating the flow of water to form surging waves or condensing water vapor into crystal-clear ice sculptures, it's all effortless for me. With just a thought, the water elementals will obediently obey my command. So, if you can defeat me, Master Gu, then congratulations, for you will have the opportunity to obtain my invaluable Heavenly Water Body! However, defeating me is no easy task. Let's see if you have what it takes!"

The person who spoke at this moment was the round-faced girl. She blinked her bright eyes and had a sweet smile on her lips. She seemed completely unaware of the meaning of what she had just said. However, her innocent and smiling appearance made it impossible to associate her with such shocking words.

A flash of horror suddenly flashed across Gu Yunzhou's eyes. His heart was like a raging storm, unable to calm down. This was no ordinary game! This was clearly a brutal contest that would deeply test human nature.

Regardless of whether it was true or not, with such a huge and tempting benefit right in front of them, how could anyone not be tempted? More importantly, if they chose to refuse to participate in this so-called "game" at this moment, wouldn't that mean that their trial would end immediately?

"The rules are actually quite simple. Here, there's a carefully crafted stick holder made from a single piece of wood. This stick holder naturally possesses the magical ability to isolate the spirit. Inside this stick holder, there are seven bamboo sticks, also made from a single piece of wood. Five of them are colorless, only one is red, and one is black."

"The person who draws the red lot can ask a question to the person who draws the black lot. If the other person answers correctly, the questioner will receive a random benefit from the other person."