147: Chapter 147 The Imperial Preceptor's Jade Hairpin

This operation, which seemed like sorcery, shocked this group of ancient people beyond measure.

Zhu Zhanji, who had maintained a calm expression throughout, felt his pupils constrict at this moment.

The candle was burning vigorously, even more fiercely than before, and only after a moment did it settle into a normal flame.

Zhu Zhanji laughed heartily, the wax on his body falling away completely to restore his original appearance.

The eunuchs on either side also returned to normal and hurriedly produced a bronze mirror, holding it up before Zhu Zhanji's face.

"Hmm! That's right, still very handsome. Compared to being a wax figure, I look much more vivid." Zhu Zhanji couldn't help but feel a bit smug inside.

Afterward, Zhu Zhanji strode with vigorous steps toward Jiang Xinyi.

He asked, "Divine Maiden, what exactly is going on here?"

Jiang Xinyi waved her hand, originally intending to toss out a remark about it being child's play.

Her internal personality was still quite arrogant.

However, upon second thought, she decided she should emulate that kid, Chen Mo.

And so... Jiang Xinyi knitted her brows.

With a look suggesting that heavenly secrets must not be revealed, she signaled the two eunuchs.

The two understood immediately and hurried off to check if the doors and windows of the palace were properly secured.

Confirming that no one outside could hear them, Jiang Xinyi then slowly spoke.

"Respected Emperor, this is sorcery!"

The surrounding court officials, hearing Jiang Xinyi admit to it so readily, were even more shocked.

As expected, to be able to relight a candle without using fire—if this wasn't sorcery, what was it?

"This is a type of sorcery known as Junior High Biology!"

The surrounding ancient people, hearing "Junior High Biology," couldn't help but praise how exquisite it sounded.

It was yet another term they had never heard before, and they had a sinking feeling that it would be quite a headache.

"Then how... is this Junior High Biology performed? Could you teach it to me?"

"Its fundamental principles are too complex and not suitable for short-term instruction," Jiang Xinyi replied.

Hearing this, Zhu Zhanji understood immediately.

He ordered the two eunuchs to bring up a small wooden box containing an exquisite jade hairpin.

He signaled for it to be given to Jiang Xinyi.

"Very well, from now on... you shall be the National Preceptor of my Great Ming!" Zhu Zhanji decreed.

At the same time, the surrounding wax figures in the palace also broke into excited applause.

Chen Mo was even more speechless watching this; as expected, it was the same plot.

I am the Chief of Staff, and Jiang Xinyi is the National Preceptor.

"The principle is very simple. In fact, you can use any fruit with a peel, but oranges are quite special."

"Because orange peels are thick and contain an abundance of plant oil inside."

"After the candle is extinguished, the wick still emits flammable wax vapor. At this moment, you only need to twist the orange peel, letting the tiny droplets of plant oil fall downward, and it will ignite!"

Zhu Zhanji understood the general operation after hearing this.

But as for the specific biological molecules and structures, he could not comprehend them.

Zhu Zhanji was overjoyed and ordered the two eunuchs to hurry up with the meal.

The blade that had been hovering before the Boyfriend's neck was finally withdrawn.

"May I ask the Divine Maiden's name?" Zhu Zhanji was now very polite, even adopting the demeanor of a student.

Jiang Xinyi waved her hand and said with a proud look, "Just call me National Preceptor Jiang!"

Lu Chengfeng and Xu Xiaoman behind her watched in horror.

Being arrogant like that might work on anyone else, but this is the Emperor! And not just any emperor, but a Ming Dynasty emperor with off-the-charts vitality.

He is not like Emperor Taizong of Tang, Li Shimin, who enjoyed being scolded.

Who would have thought that Zhu Zhanji would immediately adopt a humble appearance and say repeatedly, "National Preceptor Jiang!"

"Over the next three days, I may need National Preceptor Jiang to devise strategies for me. If you can answer just three more questions correctly, my Great Ming soldiers will be able to crush the barbarians on the opposite bank!"

"Leave it to me." Jiang Xinyi patted her chest.

After saying this, as she held the jade hairpin in her hand.

A halo of light suddenly flashed before her eyes.

When they opened their eyes again, everyone had returned to the main hall.

And the wax figure of Zhu Zhanji, which should have been in the center of the hall, had disappeared, leaving the space empty.

"Whew... that was close, that was close." Lu Chengfeng wiped the sweat from his forehead.

"Although I also know the principle of plant oil, in that situation, I couldn't keep my cool and wouldn't have been able to answer at all."

"That's normal. Don't belittle yourself, Officer Lu. Your performance is what a normal person looks like." The Boyfriend suddenly reached out and patted Lu Chengfeng on the shoulder.

Immediately after, he looked back at Jiang Xinyi and Chen Mo standing in the distance.

After the others broke free from the illusion, they were all adjusting their breathing and trying to regain their psychological balance.

But only Jiang Xinyi and Chen Mo stood there quietly with their hands on their chins, clearly having already entered a state of deep thought.

The Boyfriend couldn't help but feel a chill run through his body.

"People like them are the ones who aren't normal!"

Lu Chengfeng frowned slightly and asked in confusion, "Do you know me?"

Seeing the shape of the Boyfriend's mouth, Lu Chengfeng knew clearly that the first word about to be uttered was the 'off' in 'off work'.

"Fine, fine, fine! You don't have to tell me."

Jiang Xinyi looked at the jade hairpin in her hand, and after she gripped it tightly, a system prompt suddenly appeared before her eyes.

[Item: National Preceptor's Jade Hairpin]

[Type: Plot Requirement]

[Can be taken out of the dungeon: No]

[Effect: After use, everyone present will have the usage functions of their clothing restored]

Seeing the item information, Jiang Xinyi's eyes lit up; this meant her previous hypothesis was correct.

As expected, leaving the Dormitory at night was a wise decision; it could restore the players' strength.

However... this first night, only being able to restore the most useless clothing couldn't help but make one feel a bit disappointed.

Then, she turned back to look at Chen Mo, signaling him to come over.

Chen Mo gave Lu Chengfeng a look, and he understood immediately, striking up a conversation with the Boyfriend and Little Fatty.

The remaining Su Qing and Xu Xiaoman stood where they were, chatting with each other.

The Boyfriend and Little Fatty did not notice that two people were missing from the main hall.

Chen Mo and Jiang Xinyi walked out of the main hall and entered the veranda.

Jiang Xinyi handed the jade hairpin to Chen Mo, and after reading the item information, Chen Mo understood what she meant.

"Are you asking me... whether we should restore the strength of those three people?"

"That's right!" Jiang Xinyi nodded.

"I am inclined not to restore their strength, but one person's judgment is always prone to error, so I wanted to ask for your opinion."

Chen Mo rested his chin in his hand, thinking for a while.

He said, "Restore it. We should restore their strength as well."

"Why?"

"Just as I thought before, this dungeon hasn't given any system prompts, which means that the 12 of us are a team."

"But it's possible that someone behind the scenes has been meddling, specifically to keep us in opposition."

"Besides... it's just restoring clothing, so there's a trial-and-error cost."

"Next, it will probably be restoring items and skill cards. Let's get through tonight and see what the ghost actually is."

"Then we will know what to do next."

"One more thing! The other 3 people are still trapped in the Dormitory, so we still hold the advantage."

After listening to Chen Mo's analysis, Jiang Xinyi nodded.

"Alright, then I'll listen to you."