Master fell into evil? I took the blame for the heroine

Luo He and Wang Xiaoke's mysterious actions seemed even more suspicious to them. Many people began to wonder whether they should chase them and find out what was going on, or even explore the cave themselves.

Wang Luo stood in the crowd, his eyes flickering slightly. His keen perception made him realize that there must be some secret between Luo He and Wang Xiaoke, and their actions were definitely not simple.

But the current situation made him dare not act rashly. He knew in his heart that the core of this trial was to find out the secrets of the Xueyang Sect. Any careless move might expose his identity and even lead to failure.

Some people who came to participate in the new recruitment looked at each other and then one of them started to walk into the cave.

His name is Ling Zhou, and he came to participate in the Xueyang Sect's recruitment just to gain favor, so that he can quickly improve his cultivation and rise to the top, and do whatever he wants!

Ling Zhou stood at the cave entrance, his eyes scanning the surroundings, feeling both nervous and excited. This time, participating in the Xueyang Sect's new member recruitment was extremely important to him.

He came from a small family and had always been looked down upon by the high-ranking monks.

For Ling Zhou, joining the Xueyang Sect wasn't just a chance to improve his cultivation, but also a chance to prove himself and realize his ambitions. He longed to quickly climb to the pinnacle of power and make those who had looked down on him pay the price.

The powerful Xueyang Sect has always been open to all kinds of people in recruiting disciples. As long as one can demonstrate unique talent or strength, he or she will have the opportunity to be favored.

Therefore, Ling Zhou decided to take a risk instead of waiting for the trial to begin. He felt that the longer he delayed, the more disadvantageous it would be for him. Luo He and Wang Xiaoke's mysterious actions just now made him realize that the trial might have already begun in secret, but he just hadn't noticed it yet.

"I can't wait any longer." He muttered to himself and then walked into the cave.

After entering the cave, Ling Zhou immediately began searching, his eyes constantly scanning the walls, the ground and the depths of the cave.

The environment inside the cave is not complicated: the surrounding stone walls are slightly damp, a few stones and some dead grass are scattered on the open ground, the air is filled with a faint sound of moisture, and occasionally the sound of water drops falling gently can be heard.

Everything seemed ordinary, and Ling Zhou felt a little disappointed. However, he didn't intend to give up. His intuition told him that this cave couldn't be just an ordinary place.

Luo He and Wang Xiaoke couldn't have come here for no reason. They must have discovered some secret.

Sure enough, Ling Zhou soon noticed something unusual. There were some strange marks on the wall, like... flowers?

"Flowers?" Ling Zhou whispered to himself, his heart moving.

The flower imprint seemed out of place in this desolate, dark cave. At that moment, a vague clue flashed through his mind. He remembered that he had once uncovered some secrets about the Blood Sun Sect. According to rumors, one of its leaders had a particular fondness for flowers.

This cave, as the center of the Xueyang Sect's new member recruitment trial site, the appearance of such a mark is obviously not a coincidence.

"This must be some kind of hint." Ling Zhou was secretly delighted, feeling that he had accidentally obtained an important clue.

He followed the direction of the flower mark, his heart beating faster, and walked cautiously deeper into the cave.

After walking about a dozen steps, he stopped. In a slightly hidden corner, he saw some traces covered by withered grass and gravel. Ling Zhou quickly pushed aside the covering with his hands, and sure enough, he found a box in that location.

"There really is something!" Ling Zhou's breathing quickened. A surge of excitement surged within him. At that moment, he felt as if he had grasped a fateful opportunity.

He slowly reached out his hand and gently opened the box. The scene inside shocked him.

There were two portions of blood essence in the box. The crystal clear blood essence emitted a faint red light, and on these two portions of blood essence, there were two names written - Luo He and Wang Xiaoke.

"Is this... an offering of essence and blood?" Ling Zhou was stunned, and a bold guess emerged in his mind.

The deacons of the Xueyang Sect attach great importance to the blood and essence of the monks, and the blood and essence of Luo He and Wang Xiaoke placed here obviously has special meaning.

Perhaps this cave is a secret place of offering, and by offering essence and blood, the monitors of the Xueyang Sect can receive these essence and blood, and then make judgments based on the monks who offer the essence and blood, and decide whether to favor them.

Ling Zhou's mind raced with speculation. At that moment, he felt as if he had touched upon the secret behind the trial. The cave must be under surveillance by the Blood Sun Sect; every move here was being observed by those masters.

Offering blood and essence means gaining recognition, and Luo He and Wang Xiaoke are obviously taking this shortcut.

"Hahaha, I see!" Ling Zhou couldn't help but chuckle, his laughter tinged with a hint of pride and gloom. He felt as if he had grasped the key to this new recruiting trial.

"In that case, I can do the same thing." Ling Zhou decided not to hesitate any longer. Now that he had discovered the secret, there was no reason to let this opportunity go.

He quickly took out three portions of essence and blood from his storage ring, which were accumulated from his daily hard training.

These essences and bloods were stored very carefully. Although they did not have as strong aura as Luo He and Wang Xiaoke's essences and bloods, they were already extremely precious to a cultivator like him.

Ling Zhou picked up one of the blood essences and carefully inscribed his name on it with a sharp pen. His hands trembled slightly, and despite his ecstasy, he remained cautious.

"The deacons of the Xueyang Sect will definitely see it, and my name, Ling Zhou, will eventually be remembered by them!" He swore secretly in his heart.

Then, Ling Zhou put the three blood essences into the box one by one, placing them side by side with Luo He and Wang Xiaoke's blood essences.

After doing all this, Ling Zhou hid the box again.

After hiding, he stepped back, feeling extremely excited. He scanned the cave again, making sure he hadn't missed any details.

He was already full of confidence for the upcoming trials. With this offering of essence and blood, he believed he had gained the upper hand.

"Hahahaha!" Ling Zhou covered his face, unable to suppress the excitement and ecstasy in his heart. His laughter echoed in the cave, full of pride and ambition.

From this moment on, he no longer felt like a failure. He had found a shortcut to the Blood Sun Sect's favor. Those who once looked down on him would sooner or later pay the price for their contempt. And he, Ling Zhou, would rise to prominence under the Blood Sun Sect's protection.

After taking a satisfied look at the box, Ling Zhou straightened his clothes and walked out of the cave with his head held high, as if his fate had completely changed.

Ling Zhou's laughter was particularly piercing in the silent cave, drawing the attention of the other candidate disciples. The monks who had been lingering outside, observing, each cast a wary gaze toward the cave entrance. They all shared the same question: What had Ling Zhou discovered? What profound secret lay hidden within that cave that had caused him to laugh so triumphantly?

"He laughed?" A monk frowned and whispered to himself.

"This guy is usually timid, but I didn't expect him to discover something so quickly." Another monk echoed, with a bit of jealousy and uneasiness in his eyes.

Ling Zhou emerged from the cave with an unconcealable smug grin on his face, a look that seemed to foreshadow his imminent success. His steps were no longer hesitant, and he seemed completely reborn, his spirits high and his face brimming with confidence. This demeanor aroused even greater curiosity among the candidates around him.

"He must have discovered something! Otherwise he wouldn't be so proud." A monk in the crowd gritted his teeth and turned to whisper to the person next to him.

"Let's go in and take a look." A candidate disciple said quietly, obviously unable to resist the urge to keep up with Ling Zhou's pace.

So, soon, several monks quietly left their positions and quickly approached the cave entrance.

They looked at each other, with the same thought in their minds - no matter what Ling Zhou discovered, they had to find the secret and must not let him have the opportunity alone.

"Don't fall behind!" a monk urged in a low voice, his tone revealing anxiety and unwillingness. Seeing that the others had already entered the cave, the remaining monks could no longer hold back and stepped into the cave one after another.

The scene inside the cave was no different from what Ling Zhou had just seen: the same damp stone walls and messy ground, seemingly ordinary. However, the subtle clues within the cave, especially the faint flower mark, coupled with Ling Zhou's previous behavior, made the candidates particularly alert.

One of the monks looked up into the depths of the cave, his gaze fixed on a hidden corner. He quickly walked to where Ling Zhou had stood before, pushed aside the coverings, and the box suddenly appeared before him.

"So that's it!" The cultivator's heart was shocked, and a flash of ecstasy flashed in his eyes. He felt the same as Ling Zhou, and immediately realized the significance of the box before him.

He saw that the box contained not only the essence and blood of Luo He and Wang Xiaoke, but also several new essences and blood - obviously what Ling Zhou had done just now.

"This is the place to offer your essence and blood!" The monk was very excited.

Like Ling Zhou, this cultivator immediately realized that if he offered his own blood and essence, the monitors of the Xueyang Sect would definitely notice his potential, thereby increasing his chances of passing the trial.

This is not only a shortcut to show your talent, but also a way to show loyalty.

He no longer hesitated and quickly took out the blood essence from the storage ring. He engraved his name on it in the same way, and then carefully placed it in the box. After doing all this, he couldn't help but chuckle, his face full of confidence and satisfaction.

"Haha, I see!" The cultivator walked out of the cave, his face full of pride. His steps were brisk, and his whole body was full of energy, as if he had already seen a bright future of being accepted into the Xueyang Sect.

Hehe, I have four portions of essence and blood!

However, his smug expression did not escape the attention of the other candidates. The monks guarding the cave outside the cave were surprised and skeptical when they saw him.

"Why is he laughing too?" A monk frowned, feeling more and more uneasy.

"It seems that there is indeed a secret in this cave! Are we all kept in the dark?" Another person whispered to himself, staring at the monk who walked out of the cave.

Soon, several more monks, unable to contain their curiosity, entered the cave one after another. Each of them, with different expectations, stepped into the place that hid secrets.

When they came out, they all had similar expressions on their faces - confident, satisfied, and some even had a sly smile.

Every monk who emerged from the cave had a faint look of joy on their face, as if they had received some kind of recognition. This strange look quickly attracted the attention of others.

"Sure enough, they all know something!" Someone in the crowd whispered, becoming increasingly unable to suppress his inner restlessness.

"It seems we have to go in and take a look." Finally, more candidate disciples stood up and walked into the cave one after another with strong curiosity.

The situation in the cave was actually not complicated. The flower mark and the box containing the essence and blood seemed to be guiding them to make the same choice.

Every cultivator who entered, upon discovering the blood essence box, was delighted and offered their stored blood essence. They all believed that such an act would impress the deacons of the Blood Sun Sect and thus improve their chances of being accepted as a new member.

As time went on, more and more candidates came through the cave to offer their blood and essence. Each one emerged with a beaming face, looking more confident and certain, as if passing the recruitment process was a sure thing.

The atmosphere at the recruitment site began to grow tense. Those candidates who hadn't yet entered the cave saw the expressions of those around them change drastically, and they couldn't help but feel doubt and unease. They began to wonder if they had missed something crucial. Meanwhile, those monks who had already donated their essence and blood secretly rejoiced, their hearts filled with anticipation for the future.

The smiles and confidence of these monks also made the atmosphere of this recruitment even more confusing.

"Let's go in and have a look too."

Wang Luo whispered to Zhou Xue beside him.

With so many people going in, they don't have to be so cautious.

Zhou Xue nodded, her mind full of questions. Without further hesitation, the two of them quickly headed towards the cave. Almost simultaneously, some other cultivators also began to stir.

Wang Luo frowned slightly and began to mobilize the spiritual power in his body, activating his "Yanji Xumu".

This is his unique bloodline ability, which allows him to sense spiritual fluctuations and hidden formations that ordinary people cannot perceive. Many hidden barriers are visible in his eyes.

However, he scanned the area but found no unusual fluctuations. The entire cave seemed to be an empty wasteland, with no trace of formations or spiritual energy flowing. It looked like an ordinary, worthless cave.

"strangeness."

Wang Luo was puzzled. "Given the way Luo He and Wang Xiaoke act, they would never come to a place like this for no reason. Could it be that there is some mechanism hidden so deeply that even my virtual eyes cannot detect it?"

He carefully recalled every movement and every subtle expression Luo He had made, but the more he thought about it, the more puzzled he became. Luo He seemed calm and composed, but in reality, he was hiding his true intentions very well, without revealing the slightest flaw.

At this time, Zhou Xue, who was standing aside, also frowned and looked around. Although she did not have Wang Luo's innate ability, with years of experience, she could also feel the abnormality of this cave: it was its "ordinariness".

In such a new environment, the ordinariness of anything can itself be an anomaly.

However, she tried to use her spiritual power to explore several times, but also found nothing.

Wang Luo looked at Zhou Xue and asked in a low voice: "Xue'er, did you find anything?"

Zhou Xue shook her head, confusion in her eyes. "I didn't find anything special. This place looks really ordinary. I wonder... are they playing a trick on us?"

Wang Luo pondered for a moment, but he didn't easily accept this conclusion. His intuition told him that Luo He and Wang Xiaoke would not waste their time, especially on such an important occasion.

The trial had just begun, and intelligence was crucial. Luo He and Wang Xiaoke couldn't just be wasting time here; they must have some deeper purpose, though they were hiding it well.

"Keep searching." Wang Luo decided to conduct another detailed search.

The two began to act separately, carefully checking every corner of the cave.

Soon Wang Luo found the box that had been buried again, and the essence and blood inside the box.

In an instant, Wang Luo felt that he understood everything.

That's it!

Chapter 125 Wang Xiaoke thinks Luo He is too bad

Wang Xiaoke stood outside the cave with a bit of anxiety in his eyes, feeling more and more air from the surrounding area pouring into the cave.

She couldn't help but use her spiritual power to send a message to Luo He: "Junior brother, won't there be any accidents if we do this?"

Luo He stood in the distance, his eyes slightly narrowed, and replied calmly, "Don't worry, most of these people are unscrupulous and will pounce on any opportunity they see. They all want to get ahead in this Blood Sun Sect trial and gain the first advantage. The box I set up looks ordinary. Only those who search carefully will find it and believe it."

Wang Xiaoke frowned slightly, a hint of doubt in his eyes: "But we didn't explicitly tell them that this box is related to recruiting new people. What if they don't believe it?"

"Because of this, they will believe it even more."

Luo He smiled faintly, a shrewd look in his eyes: "Human nature is like this. When you tell them something directly, they may doubt it, but if they 'discover' it themselves, it's different. They will feel that they have seen through everything and found a shortcut, and they can't wait to take advantage of it."

Wang Xiaoke was stunned. After thinking carefully about Luo He's words, he suddenly felt that this plan was extremely clever.

Once those who seek shortcuts put their blood and essence into the box, they are handing over their chance of trial. By the time they realize it, it will probably be too late.

She sighed inwardly, this junior fellow was not only quick-witted, but also had a profound understanding of human nature. A hint of admiration could not help but appear in her beautiful eyes.

Seeing her thoughtful, Luo He smiled softly, "Don't worry, the Xueyang Sect cultivates with blood essence, and most of those who come here are not upright gentlemen. To deal with these guys, we are just taking advantage of their greed."

"That's true," Wang Xiaoke nodded, no longer having any doubts. She glanced back towards the cave. Many people had already poured in, apparently lured into the trap set by Luo He.

Wang Xiaoke listened to Luo He's words, and a look of sudden enlightenment appeared in his eyes, but he was still a little worried in his heart.

She couldn't help but whisper again, "Won't someone try to take the blood essence in the box? After all, there's so much blood essence piled together. What if someone wants to snatch it?"

Luo He looked calm and smiled slightly, as if he had anticipated her worries.

"That's indeed possible."

He nodded. "But I was prepared. I put something next to the box."

Wang Xiaoke was slightly stunned and asked doubtfully, "Some things? What?"

Luo He responded calmly, "It's an ordinary-looking stone and a small flower, casually placed next to the box."

"Stones and flowers?" Wang Xiaoke was a little puzzled, tilting his head slightly, obviously unable to understand the purpose of such an arrangement.

Although she had confidence in Luo He's wisdom, the arrangement this time was too simple. It looked harmless and there was no means to prevent others from destroying the essence and blood.

Luo He chuckled softly and explained, "These stones and flowers may seem insignificant, but their existence is precisely to arouse suspicion. You have to know that in a trial field like this, any anomaly will lead to speculation."