Rong Fei patted Nian Bing on the shoulder and said with a smile: "Boy, work hard. A few days ago, my elder brother said that you have entered the realm of a mage. Grandpa is really happy for you. In the younger generation, you are the most worthy one." Make it up, the third grandpa supports you. In a few days, the cutting-edge magician competition will start, you have to fight hard! I heard the news from the front that this time the Ice God Pagoda sent a genius among the younger generation , seems to be called Qianhuan Bingyun, if you can win her, I think your grandfather will be very happy."
Nian Bing obediently agreed, for fear that Rong Fei would see a flaw. After all, although he looks like Rong Bing in appearance, there are still some differences. For acquaintances, as long as they look carefully, they will not be unrecognizable. Fortunately, Because it was dark, Rong Fei walked out of the Prince's Mansion without further wording, and went to find someone to play chess.
Rong Fei left, but Nian Bing found that his back was drenched in cold sweat. Once Rong Fei found out his identity, it would be very difficult for him to have a chance to escape in Prince Rong's mansion where dragons and crouching tigers are hidden.
After leaving for more than ten years, the memory of childhood is a bit blurred after all. While looking for the path, Nian Bing speeds up the memory of this palace when he was a child. The memory, which is much stronger than ordinary people, played a vital role. After half a year After hours of searching, he finally found his destination. He was lucky. Apart from meeting Rong Fei, he only met a few patrolling guards and some servants along the way. Those people regarded him as Rong Fei, so naturally no one would stop him.
The tall and wide study is in an independent courtyard, where various exotic flowers and plants are planted. There is only one not-so-wide path leading to the four big houses in the center of the courtyard. Send out a warning sign and quickly use your mental power to search for a week. At least a dozen hidden hills were found in this courtyard, and Nian Bing knew that this was only where he discovered it, and there are probably many who did not find it. The study room is an important part of Prince Rong's mansion. Except for Prince Rong's family, outsiders must have a warrant issued by Prince Rong himself to enter.
No one stopped me from stepping into the courtyard where the study was located, but. Nian Bing clearly felt that there was a mental fluctuation in the dark post that could be detected by the spiritual power. Did they notice it? There should be no one, since it's already here. There was no way for him to retreat, and he walked towards the study calmly. There was a red hexagram pattern on the main entrance of the study. Nian Bing knew that his biggest test was about to come, and the guards could not recognize his identity. However, if he wanted to enter the study, But they have to pass the last level, which is the test of the magic circle. This magic circle does not recognize people. Only those who know how to open an account can enter. Nian Bing knew this a long time ago, but he still came because he had full confidence in his knowledge of the magic circle.
Standing in front of the door, ignoring those dark posts, completely concentrated mental power. It was directly inserted into the magic circle like a sharp knife. In an instant, he only felt his whole body heat up, as if he saw countless magic symbols flying around him, each symbol was full of the breath of flames, complex magic The formation structure surprised Nian Bing. However, although he was shocked, he was not confused. Quickly sorting out the clues of the magic circle, resisting the heat from that moment, mobilizing the breath in the body, feeling the subtle changes in the magic circle. When he finally inquired into the center of the magic circle, he understood what kind of magic circle it was. The most important part of the center of the magic circle is the eye of the magic circle. It turned out to be a drop of blood, he didn't need to deliberately inquire about it, he guessed it, it was the blood of his grandfather, Prince Rong, and the effect of this magic circle, the magician used this drop of blood as a lure to detect the comers Let me ask you, what could be more accurate than remark
After discovering this, Nian Bing knew that he didn't need to look for any more ways to start the battle. Without any hesitation, he reached out and darkened the center of the red hexagram. He has entered the study. What a magic circle, which combines the three functions of inquiry, attack, and teleportation. It seems that my choice to secretly read the magic book is completely correct.
Outside the study, two secret posts were talking, and secret post A said: "Brother, I read it right just now, didn't I. Before, how did I remember that the little prince had already gone in? Why did he change his clothes and come from outside again? Could it be that I am dazzled?" An Gangyi said: "No, it's not dazzled, I saw it too. However, you also know Xiao Wu Yifu's temper, not to mention, the study is the important place of our Prince Rong's mansion, there may be something in it Mystery, maybe the little prince used the teleportation array to go out, and then came back with a change of clothes. Anyway, the little prince is right. Besides, except for the blood relatives of the prince, outsiders will not be recognized by the magic circle! It's unfounded to worry about, so please pay attention to your surroundings. Although no one may dare to come here to make trouble, we still have to do our duty."
Entering the study room, the breath of paper rushed over. When Nian Bing was young, he had been here once under the leadership of his father, but he didn’t have much memory of that time. The rooms in the study room are completely connected. The magic books are all the painstaking efforts accumulated by the Rong family over the years. All of them are deliberately connected, and the rows of tall bookshelves make Nian Bing's heart itch. These are all treasures that can help him improve his strength! He jumped to the front shelf and began to look up the names of the books on the shelf, looking for what he needed.
"Hey. Who came in? It's rare for someone to come and read a book!" The cold voice came from behind the leftmost bookshelf, and Nian Bing, who had just found a book of top-level fire magic spells, couldn't help but froze. It's already this time, why is there still someone in the study? The first action is to put the magic book into his ring of space, and then quickly gather the magic power. Who is here
Nian Bing didn't have any fear in his heart at this time. After all, he was not afraid of being recognized by others when he was able to enter the study. As long as the other party regarded him as an elder brother, even if they read together, they might not be seen by the other party. Thinking of this, he walked towards the bookshelf on the left with a steady mind, and said calmly: "It's me, who is still reading here so late?"
Footsteps sounded, and Nian Bing and the unknown person walked in the same direction at the same time. When Nian Bing turned a corner, a tall figure appeared in front of him. For a moment, Nian Bing and the other party were stunned at the same time, and their brains fell into a blank space. The two looked at each other, and neither of them could speak. The same height, similar appearance and temperament made them all feel like facing a mirror. If it wasn't for the different colors of their clothes, they might have thought that what appeared in front of them was an illusion. Standing opposite Nian Bing. It was a young man in white, the same. There is a golden lion pattern on his left chest. The two looked at each other, and gradually changed from being stunned to surprised, "Who are you?" Three words came out of their mouths at the same time.
Nian Bing had already come to his senses when he asked the three words. He never thought that he would meet his brother under such circumstances.
There was a flash of light in Rong Bing's eyes, and the evil spirit must be revealed. The light of the flame instantly rose from his body, and with a pull of his left hand, a fireball appeared on his chest. A strange thing happened, and the fireball turned into a big hand. Instantly grabbed Nian Bing's face. Nian Bingdi's reaction was not slow, the same red light lit up from his body, and after a flash of fire, calm was restored in the study.
There was a bitter smile on his face, "Don't doubt my face, I'm not wearing a mask. Brother, I haven't seen you for twelve years, have you forgotten Nian Bing?"
Rong Bing's whole body shook violently, and he lost his voice and said, "You, are you Nian Bing?" He looked up and down at the young man in front of him who was very similar to him in terms of figure and appearance, his heart trembled.
Nian Bing knew that there was no need to hide it now, otherwise, he would never be able to leave the study area. Now that we have met, we have no choice but to face it, and nodded slowly, "Brother, yes, I'm back. It's been so many years. Are you okay?" His heart was trembling slightly, and he tried his best to suppress it. own excited emotions.
A trace of tears flashed in Rong Bing's eyes, he took a sudden step forward, and opened his arms. Nian Bing also opened his arms, hugging his brother, and the two brothers felt each other's heartbeat at the same time.
After a while, Rong Bing let go of his hand, grabbed Nian Bing's shoulder and looked at him carefully, Rong Bing smiled, "My boy, you and I are still so similar, even the height is about the same now. Where is Uncle Tian? Uncle Tian Did you come back with you? It's really great that you are back. Brat, you must have pretended to be me to come in, right?"
Nian Bing shook his head sadly, and said: "Brother, Dad didn't come back, and he won't come back either." From the hug just now, Nian Bing knew that his brother's feelings for him had not changed. Perhaps, the price increase of the Rong family would regard himself and his father as traitors and fugitives of the Rong family, but he firmly believed that his brother would not. It's a blind trust, an intuitive trust.
Rong Bing's eyes widened in shock, "Nian Bing, what do you mean? Could it be that Uncle Tian..."
Nian Bing nodded, and said: "You must know about my parents. In order to save my mother from the Ice God Tower, Dad took me to the Ice God Tower without hesitation eight years ago. But I was the only one who escaped in the end. Eight It has been two years, and my father and mother have passed away for eight years." At this point, his eyes were red, tears flowed down his face, and the emotions he had suppressed for many years finally couldn't bear it when he faced his relatives, and the tears trembled on his body. Falling in the air, the study room was filled with a sad atmosphere.
Rong Min looked at Nian Bing in a daze. Although Nian Bing was only narrating briefly, he could feel how much his younger brother had suffered in these years. How he lived without his parents!
After many years of independence, Nian Bing has learned to be strong, wiped away the tears on his face, looked at Rong Bing and said, "Brother, I won't hide it from you, I just came here today to peep at the magic book in the study, but I didn't expect to meet you." After falling in love with you, it seems that everything is destined. Don't worry, I won't make things difficult for you. If you still treat me as a younger brother, don't stop me from leaving, okay?"
"No." Rong Bing grabbed Nian Bing's arm, "Nian Bing, how can you just leave like this? You are a member of the Rong family! This is your home, you don't want to go anywhere."
Nian Bing smiled miserably, "Family? Does anyone else think that my father and I are members of the Rong family? Even if there is, I'm afraid it's just you and uncle. Brother, I don't want to cause you any trouble."
Rong Bing held Nian Bing's hand tightly, and said: "Maybe, no one recognizes you yet, yes, one day, I will let everyone know that you are my younger brother and a member of the Rong family." .”
Hearing Rong Bing's firm voice, the historical figures in Nian Bing's eyes disappeared, "Brother, do you mean that Prince Rong has confirmed that Uncle Yue is the heir?" Grandpa, his memory of grandpa is only strict but not kind. He still deeply remembers how his father scolded his father and himself angrily. From the day he left the Rong family, he no longer recognized that he was a member of the Rong family, nor did he recognize Prince Rong as his grandfather. The heir of Prince Rong has always been a mystery. After all, whether it is Prince Rong himself or his two younger brothers, there are many heirs, and there are many outstanding ones. How easy is it to choose an heir
Rong Bing nodded and said, "Two years ago, Dad had decided that when he was a hundred years old, his father would inherit the position of prince. My father often said that his talent is not as good as Uncle Tian's. If Uncle Tian is still here..."
Nian Bing stopped Rong Bing from continuing, "Brother, everything is over, congratulate Uncle for me. Don't tell anyone that I have been here, okay?"
There was a hint of sadness in Rong Bing's eyes, "Nian Bing, do you really want to leave? Father's status in the family is now very high, and Uncle Tian has already gone. Maybe it is my father's suggestion that Dad will allow you to go home again. What? After all, you have the blood of the Rong family! Stay here."
Nian Bing smiled, and a cold and stern look flashed across his eyes, "Brother, you have to understand that I don't need anyone's charity. What if I stay? Are you still squeezed out like before? I won't Stay, but one day, I will prove everything with my ability, and I will make grandpa regret it. I must avenge my parents."
Rong Bing let go of Nian Bing's hand, he knew that Nian Bing was right, even if Prince Rong agreed to Nian Bing's return, he would definitely be the least valued among the children and grandchildren at home, and would only be excluded. Looking directly into Nian Bing's eyes, Rong Bing said calmly: "Nian Bing, since you left, I changed to white clothes, because I remember, you like white clothes. Today you came, wearing red clothes, although it is Entering the mansion to pretend to be me, but I know that you haven't forgotten my brother. I don't want to say anything else, I just want to tell you that I still remember the promise I made when I was a child. "
Nian Bing's whole body was shocked, tears could not be restrained again, and he hugged his brother fiercely. The words of melting ice warmed his heart. He knew that nothing had changed when he was a child, and everything was so real. After a long time, Rong Bing pushed Nian Bing away, "Brother, you have to remember, if you want to avenge Uncle and Aunt Tian, you must be strong. As long as you need it, I will definitely help you."
Nian Bing took a deep breath, with a smile on his face, "Brother, I will remember your words, you will always be my good brother. I have to leave, if someone comes to the library again, I can't leave."
"Wait a minute." Rong Bing stopped Nian Bing who was about to leave. He quickly walked to the bookshelf, took a thick big book and handed it to Nian Bing. "This is the notes I have recorded on the Magic Research Institute for many years. Maybe it will be useful to you. Nian Bing, what kind of books do you want to read this time?"
Nian Bing was stunned for a moment, but he still accepted his brother's kindness, took out the book he had taken earlier from the interspatial ring and handed it to Rong Bing, saying: "I wanted to find some high-level magic spells and books about ancient magic circles. .”
Rong Bing nodded and said: "Since you don't want to reveal your identity, then you can go first, tell me where you live, and I will come and find you in a few days."
Nian Bing said his address, put away the thick magic notes, and left the library under the escort of Melting Bing's eyes.
out of the study. Breathing the night air, Nian Bing suddenly became so deep that his whole body became very transparent. The suppressed feelings seemed to disappear in the hug with his brother. The words of melting ice warmed his heart greatly, letting him know that there is still a lot of people in this world. There are relatives who really care about him.
Walking slowly, feeling the warmth in his chest, the cold heart hidden by Nian Bing is gradually melting.
"Ah! You are here, little prince! I guessed that you are in the study. Great, the prince is asking me to find you. Come with me."
Nian Bing looked up and saw a red lion warrior standing in front of him smiling and looking at him. It couldn't be such a coincidence. Is this good luck or bad luck
This red lion warrior looks to be in his forties, and he seems to be very familiar with Rong Bing. Before Nian Bing could answer, he dragged him to the depths of the mansion. Prince Rong summoned him. If it was his brother, he would definitely go. geographical reasons. Prince Rong is the patriarch of the entire Rong family. No one dared to disobey his order.
Nian Bing's originally relaxed heart became tense again. As he walked, he was thinking about how to deal with Prince Rong. Now he only hoped that Prince Rong's old eyesight would be dim, and he would not be able to see that he was not Rong Bing.
Soon, the Red Lion Warrior brought Nian Bing to a big house. Nian Bing recognized that this was the main house of the Prince's Mansion, Prince Rong's own study, and the highest military center of the Huarong Empire. I don't know how many strategic decisions were made here.
"Okay, little prince, go in by yourself, I'll go first. The prince seems to be in a bad mood today. You have to be careful." After speaking, the red lion warrior blinked at Nian Bing, turned away .
Standing outside the door of Prince Rong's study, Nian Bing froze for a moment, go in? Still not going in? I haven't seen him for more than ten years, do I really want to go in? At this moment, he has already forgotten his own safety, and all he thinks about is the affection and hatred permeating his heart.
While Nian Bing was hesitating, a vigorous and thick voice came from the room, "Is it Bing'er? Why don't you come in when you reach the door? Don't you want grandpa to invite you? As an excellent magician, Mental toughness is very important, and you seem to be very disturbed that you have made some mistakes recently."
It was him. When Nian Bing heard the long-lost voice again, he couldn't help feeling excited. Prince Rong's voice didn't have the sternness of his childhood memories. His voice seemed to penetrate into his own spiritual world, and every word brought shocking emotions. Feel.
Pushing the door open, the room is brightly lit. Nuo Da's room is very simple, except for a few pots of green plants, there are only tables and chairs. Behind the huge desk is an old man wearing a fiery red magic robe. His beard and hair are white, and even though he is sitting there, he can still feel that his tall figure exudes an extraordinary aura, and his pair of black eyes are filled with a deep light, not at all like the dirty yellow of ordinary old people.
Feeling the cold gaze, Nian Bing unconsciously lowered his head, hesitated for a moment, and then said respectfully: "Grandpa, do you have anything to do with me?"
Prince Rong looked at his grandson standing in front of the desk, his eyes flickered several times, suddenly, as if he realized something, there was a trace of strangeness in his eyes, but the strangeness only lasted for a moment and then disappeared, and said calmly: "Bing Son, sit down first."
"Yes, Grandpa." Nian Bing called the word "Grandpa" very emotionlessly, walked to a chair next to the desk and sat down.
Prince Rong said: "Bing'er, don't you usually like to wear white clothes? Why did you change to red clothes today?"
Nian Bing's heart beat faster, but he understood that in front of a strong man like Prince Rong, once he had a loophole in his heart, he would be recognized easily, so he quickly adjusted his mental strength and tried to relax his body. Then he replied: "Wearing white clothes all the time is too monotonous, so I changed to red today. I remember, don't you like red the most?"
There was a rare smile on Prince Rong's face, the red magician's robe inlaid with gold edging on his body shook slightly, and there was a hint of sadness in his deep eyes, "Red is really good, red symbolizes the flame we have, and at the same time, It also symbolizes enthusiasm, unrestrained and vitality. Binger, you are the most outstanding person among the younger generation of the Rong family. You have reached the level of a magician at the age of less than 20. This is certainly related to the help of your family, but you Your own efforts are the most important thing. I came to you today because I have a few things to ask you. "
Nian Bing nodded and said, "Grandpa, you ask."
Prince Rong said calmly: "I got the news. The magicians sent by the Ice God Tower to participate in the new magician competition are very good. What do you think?"
In an instant, strong confidence burned in Nian Bing's eyes, "No matter how powerful the dwarves are, for me, there is no reason to fail."
"It's that simple?" There was a hint of majesty in Prince Rong's eyes.
Nian Bing didn't answer, but nodded firmly, indeed. In his mind, there was no longer any thought of failure.
"Okay. As expected of my grandson." Prince Rong nodded meaningfully.
At this time, Nian Bing's mind had gradually recovered, and he looked up at Prince Rong. This time, he saw clearly his grandfather whom he had not seen for twelve years. The first feeling is that he is old. I haven't seen her for twelve years, and the originally white beard and hair have turned into snow white. Although Prince Rong's eyes were still so sharp, the wrinkles on his face could hardly conceal the vicissitudes left by the years. Grandpa is getting old.
"En, Bing'er, I like the look in your eyes now. I haven't seen you for a few days, and your mental strength seems to have improved a lot!"
Nian Bing smiled lightly and said: "This is all because of the good teaching of grandpa."
Prince Rong said: "I came to you today not only to ask about your attitude towards the competition, but also to pass on something to you. I hope you can wear it to participate in this magician competition. However, I want to To get it, you must pass my test."
Nian Bing froze for a moment, and said: "Test? Grandpa, don't you know my strength? The test is unnecessary." Although Nian Bing is confident that he also has the strength of a mage, he is not a pure fire fighter after all. If he is a magician, if he really confronts a powerful magister like Prince Rong. I'm afraid it will be easy to reveal the truth.
Prince Rong shook his head, and said: "No, of course it needs a test to get this thing. I have taught you since I was a child that in this world, there is nothing that comes without effort. Come with me." After finishing speaking, I don't know if he I tapped somewhere on the desk. Amidst the groaning sound, the place where Nian Bing was standing in front of the desk actually cracked a half-foot-wide crack in the ground, and the steps made of bluestone led directly to the depths of the ground.
Seeing this secret tunnel, Nian Bing sighed inwardly. If he hadn't pretended to be his brother, he might never know the secrets of Prince Rong's mansion for the rest of his life.
Prince Rong came out from behind the desk. He was slightly shorter than Nian Bing, but when he passed in front of Nian Bing, he was like a towering mountain, giving Nian Bing a strong oppressive force. Ever since he fought Fengkong, the elder of the Feng clan, Nian Bing was not afraid of the magister, he was not afraid of how strong Prince Rong was, but at this moment, what he was most afraid of was exposing his identity.
Prince Rong went down the steps, and Nian Bing had no choice but to follow along. The steps were very long. Wherever Prince Rong passed, the walls on both sides would light up with two flame-like lights every ten feet apart.
Prince Rong didn't speak, and Nian Bing didn't know how to speak. As the saying goes, you will lose your voice. Although his voice is very similar to Rong Bing's, there is still a subtle difference.
About 100 meters down, there were no more steps. Prince Rong took Nian Bing along a long and narrow corridor to the depths of the darkness. Nian Bing controlled his breath, controlled his turbulent mood, and kept thinking How to deal with the situation you will face next.
Finally, the end of the corridor came. This is a wide hall. The square hall, which is about five feet high, has a side length of about one hundred feet. The entire hall is surrounded by hard stones. Nian Bing took a deep breath. How many people are needed to build such an underground hall! What's more, he felt the magical atmosphere in this hall. Needless to say, there must be a very strong magic seal here, which is a seal full of oppression. In this hall, the magic elements become very slow, although the air Not depressed, but Nian Bing, who is a magician, felt a little depressed.
"You should be very clear about the situation here. When you first practiced magic, you spent three years here. It was those three years that laid a good foundation for you. Although the magic elements here are thin, but Under the action of the magic circle, the magic elements are very uniform and pure, without any influence of impurities from the outside atmosphere. Come on, let me see your strength." Prince Rong walked to the center of the hall and stopped, at his feet, It is a huge red magic hexagram with a diameter of three feet.
Nian Bing looked at Prince Rong, he didn't know how to attack, did he really want to fight? He doubted his own thoughts, "Grandpa, I am a junior, how can I attack you?"
Prince Rong smiled slightly and said: "Now you are a student, and I am your examiner. There is nothing you cannot attack. Just do whatever you want. If you fail my test, I will not only disqualify you from representing the Huarong Empire." The qualifications for the competition will also allow you to be locked up here for three months. For your freedom, work hard for yourself. You should know that under such circumstances, I will definitely not keep my hand. "Flame, Rising from around Prince Rong's body, the red flame light brought great heat, and the temperature of the entire underground hall was gradually rising, and the fire element molecules in the air quickly condensed towards Prince Rong. Once it condenses, the flames around Prince Rong's body will become stronger.
Sighing secretly, Nian Bing knew that it would be impossible for him not to do anything. All he could do now was to complete his test without being discovered by Prince Rong. Thinking of this, Nian Bing's face became calm. As an excellent magician, calmness is definitely the most important thing.
The flames also rose from around Nian Bing's body. Although they were not as imposing as Prince Rong, the speed of the scorching flames grabbing the fire element was not slow at all. Out, a ball of fire suddenly appeared on the palm of the hand, the fire ball is constantly changing in the process of condensing the fire element, and the growth of its volume makes its aura constantly strengthen.
Prince Rong nodded and said, "Okay, simplifying the complexity is a good way. I want to see what you can turn the fireball into."
Nian Bing smiled lightly, and said: "Then just wait and see, I will never let you down." He knew very well that since Prince Rong let him attack, he would give himself time to fully condense his magic power. , everything becomes much easier. Although a single fire magic may not be able to reach the level of a mage, his own advantage lies in his spiritual power.