Chapter 1773 Test

Hearing Qiao An's question, Father Gushu shook his head and smiled, and replied lightly: "The five siblings were not created by my master, but servants created by me with the spells I recorded in my body when I was bored. partner."

"The five of their siblings are still children, and the oldest 'activated anti-magic field' is less than three thousand years old."

Joan scratched his head. Activation mantras and ancient books have a nearly infinite lifespan. Compared with a human being whose lifespan is only a hundred years, there is a huge difference in the perception of time scale.

Old Master Gushu coughed twice, put away his smile, and said to Joan with a serious face: "Little Mage, have you ever wondered why you can climb up to Cloud City along the bean vines? Where did the magic beans come from?"

Joan nodded quickly: "This is exactly the question I can't figure out, old man, can you answer it for me?"

"These things can't be answered until you pass the final test, but my old man is very optimistic about you, so I will make an exception and give you preferential treatment. It's okay to help you solve the questions in advance."

Papa Gushu pushed his pince-nez, and solemnly said to Joan: "I created these magic beans by myself using magic and alchemy. There are a total of 99 magic beans, and only 12 of them can grow into the sky. The vines, the rest of the beans... Hehe, you'll know it once you've planted it, it's just a joke."

Joan recalled that of the magic beans planted by Clark and others, only one grew out of the sky-reaching vine, and the things that grew from the other beans were indeed strange, with a strong sense of mischief. What an old urchin!

"Every once in a while, I will put a part of the magic beans in my pocket, give them to a mythical owlbear or a mythical griffin, and then send them together with the magic beans to the world of Vales, and randomly land in a certain wilderness Among them, if someone defeats these mythical monsters, they will be able to capture the magic beans, and then gain the opportunity to board the cloud city."

Papa Gushu pointed at Joan and said with a smile, "It's like when you and your companion first broke into Cloud City two years ago."

Realizing that his exploration in Yunzhong City was being watched by the old man of ancient books, Joan couldn't help but feel chills down his spine, barely kept his composure, and then asked him: "Apart from us, has anyone else been to Yunzhong City? "

"Including you, over the years, a total of eight groups of explorers climbed up the clouds along the magic bean vines and broke into the manor to hunt for treasures. Three of them did not even enter the castle gate. The mythical griffin is slain."

"Although the remaining five groups of explorers entered the castle, only two groups successfully solved the riddles in the hexagonal hall and were sent to this hidden factory area, but they failed the last two tests and all died here."

"Little guy, when you first explored Cloud City two years ago, you didn't discover the secret of the teleportation array on the sixth floor. It's a pity that you gave up halfway."

"Fortunately, you have successfully come to me this time, and you are the first outsider to arrive here since this century. The most commendable thing is that you have the ability of mythology. Maybe you can pass the final test and become a member of our family. member, and is even expected to help me complete the unfinished business of Master Wavrunier."

Papa Gushu looked at Qiao An expectantly.

"Little guy, do you dare to try it and accept my test?"

"Father, I don't quite understand what you mean. What does the so-called 'test' mean?" Joan asked in surprise.

"It's a long story. The test is divided into four parts. The first part is to get the magic beans and successfully enter Cloud City; The demiplane where the factory is located; the third test is to fight against the five sisters and brothers of the activation spell under the suppression of the 'dimension reduction force field'; as for the last test..."

Father Gushu pointed to his nose, and said seriously: "Just accept my old man's challenge and defeat me in a one-on-one mage duel!"

What?

Let me, a level 9 little mage, challenge a level 20 great mage? !

Qiao An couldn't help shaking her head, this so-called "test" was too outrageous, it was almost suicide, only a fool would accept it.

"Why, little guy, you don't have the courage to challenge me?" Papa Gushu showed disappointment, "It is true that there is a certain level gap between us, but judging from your performance against the activation spell sister and brother just now, your How can the real strength be measured by the level of a mage? If you choose to avoid the battle, the main reason is not the difference in strength, but your timidity before the battle, and the loss lies in your courage."

Joan was reprimanded face to face by the old man, and his ears felt hot, feeling ashamed.

The most unbearable thing for young people is to be looked down upon by others. When they rush forward with enthusiasm, they almost can't help but blurt out and accept the challenge of the ancient book daddy.

However, Qiao An is still a rational person after all. He took a deep breath, suppressed his anger, forced himself to calm down, and carefully considered the pros and cons.

"Father, before I make a decision, may I ask you two questions?"

"Of course." A smile appeared in Gu Shu's eyes, as if he was satisfied with Joan's ability to control his emotions.

"The first question, if I refuse to accept your test, or fail the test, what price will I pay for it?" Joan tentatively asked.

"Usually, I will mercilessly kill the intruder who refuses to challenge, but I really appreciate you little guy, and I can't bear to kill you." Old Book Gu sighed, "Well, if If you refuse the challenge, or if you fail the challenge, you can leave this place safely."

"However, you must keep all the items you obtained from Cloudsdale, including the "Golem Research Notes" you took from the seventh floor of the castle two years ago, the 'Navigation Compass', the 'Form Stability Ring' and the 'Soul Collar ', and the 'folding fortress' you got this time, two pounds of magic crystals, and of course the 'activated gravity well' that you imprisoned in the bottle."

Joan was heavy-hearted, nodded silently, and then asked another question.

"Then, if I'm lucky enough to pass your test, what benefits can I gain?"

"You can become a member of our family, a new resident of Cloudsdale, specifically, you can gain the authority to freely enter and leave Cloudsdale without being attacked by guards and defensive measures, and use Cloudsdale fans under my authorization. The authority of the lock, the authority to freely read the collection of tens of thousands of books that I inherited from Master Vavrunier."

Papa Gushu patted his cover, smiled and said to Joan:

"As a mage, my little colleague, you can even copy the spells you can currently learn from me."