thefictionvixens Chapter 5 You've got it wrong
Chapter 5 You've got it wrong
The ancient and solemn architectural style, the elegant yet unpretentious decorations, and the faint fragrance of grass and trees in the air.
Without a doubt, this is Kamar-Taj.
Stepping onto the temporary platform created by the magic boots, Qin Wuying followed Mordo and slowly landed on the ground.
Having experienced the fall during his time travel, he is now somewhat indifferent to being at high altitudes.
"Mr. Mordo, Mr. Qin, you must be tired from your journey. His Holiness has been waiting for you for a long time."
At the main entrance, several monks dressed in simple clothes came forward to greet us.
Seeing this, Qin Wuying was a little puzzled: Wasn't I supposed to be a fugitive? Why is Kamar-Taj so polite to bad guys?
However, Mordo's grip on his arm did not loosen.
As you enter Kamar-Taj, you'll find yourself surrounded by exotic plants and flowers, and occasionally you might spot people meditating or practicing magic.
"Do not look around without His Excellency's permission."
"Don't I even have the right to use my eyes?"
"Everything here is a secret of Kamar-Taj, and you are an outsider. Remember that."
"What an annoying guy," Qin Wuying thought to himself. "No wonder Doctor Strange never liked you."
Before long, the two arrived at a spacious and bright courtyard, where a group of people were training on how to open a teleportation portal.
They lined up in two rows, leaving a passage in the middle, where a white figure was pacing back and forth.
"Is this...the Ancient One?"
Qin Wuying recognized the sorceress; in the movie, she was the Supreme Being and Doctor Strange's teacher.
"Show some respect! How dare you address His Excellency by his given name!"
The moment Gu Yi uttered those two words, Mo Du's stern reprimand reached his ears.
This immediately attracted the attention of almost everyone, and all eyes turned towards it.
Some were unhappy that Mo Du was disturbing their cultivation, while others were surprised that Qin Wuying addressed the Supreme Venerable by his full name.
"Alright, alright, relax. You're always so tense." Gu Yi floated over and patted Mordo on the shoulder.
Modu bowed slightly, then pulled Qin Wuying forward.
"Your Excellency, this is the deranged fugitive you requested to be brought here."
"What perverted fugitive? Whether he's a pervert or a fugitive, I swear it's all a misunderstanding!"
"The Venerable One hasn't yet given you permission to speak!"
"you……!"
Just as the two were about to start arguing, Gu Yi waved her hand and said, "Mordo, go check the barrier first."
"Yes, ma'am."
Modu wanted to say something more, but he could only glare fiercely at Qin Wuying before quickly leaving.
This person's xenophobia and stubbornness are truly extraordinary!
"You can speak freely now, Qin," Gu Yi nodded with a smile.
"Your Excellency, what do you intend to gain by capturing me?"
After a moment's thought, Qin Wuying decided to get straight to the point and ask his question.
After all, as an ordinary person, he had neither special abilities nor intelligence; all he had was a tattered book.
Therefore, what the Ancient One wanted must have been the wordless ancient book in her hand.
"You're quite savvy, but you can rest assured that I have no interest in the book you're holding."
The next second, Gu Yi's words overturned Qin Wuying's guess.
She always wore an enigmatic smile, leaving Qin Wuying completely baffled as to what she was really up to.
"What do you mean, Venerable One?"
"What I mean is, you can come with me to do a test first."
"Do I have the right to refuse?"
"Of course you can. You can even leave Kamar-Taj right now. It's your freedom."
After saying that, Gu Yi ignored Qin Wuying's reaction and walked straight towards the house behind the courtyard.
Qin Wuying did not hesitate and strode forward to catch up.
Although many unexpected things have happened in the past few days, he firmly believes that the Ancient One had her reasons for doing so.
The Supreme Being, who guards the Time Stone, would not do anything without a reason.
As soon as he entered, the faint scent of incense wafted into Qin Wuying's nostrils, instantly clearing his mind—more effective than any coffee or tea.
On the wooden table in the center of the room sat a non-luminous crystal ball.
"With tests and crystal balls all set up, are you perhaps a tarot reader?"
"Hahahaha," Gu Yi's hearty laughter was completely different from before. "You're the first person to say that."
Qin Wuying scratched his head sheepishly, only mentioning the first possibility that came to mind.
"This is for testing your magical abilities. Just place your hands on it, and we can tell you your potential to become a mage."
"Oh?!" Qin Wuying was startled. Was this finally about to happen?!
He often saw this trope in online novels: before joining a major sect, there would always be a talent test, and the protagonist would always be looked down upon by everyone, but would be immediately identified as a top-level talent.
Either their combat power is so high that it causes the talent stones used for testing to break.
In this way, the protagonist can slap those who look down on him in the face, thus completing the construction of the satisfying moments in the story.
But he himself is not capable. Having transmigrated to this world, he has not yet discovered any superpowers or the potential to become a superhero.
Therefore, Qin Wuying is probably not involved in this kind of enjoyable experience.
Under the watchful eye of the Ancient One, he carefully sat down cross-legged and gently placed his hands on the crystal ball.
"Is this all there is to it? It really sounds like fortune telling."
The crystal ball's originally dim core gradually brightened, revealing a sky-blue light through its outer shell.
"While something is better than nothing, the blue quality is too low. I thought it would at least be purple."
Upon seeing the color emitted by the sphere, Qin Wuying immediately deflated like a punctured balloon.
Despite being somewhat mentally prepared, he still harbored at least a tiny, unrealistic hope, anticipating a twist where "I'm actually a super magic genius."
He turned to look at the Ancient One's reaction, only to find that the Supreme Being's mouth was slightly open, and his eyes revealed shock.
"Your Excellency, what's wrong?"
"Oh, it's nothing. Who told you that color represents quality level?"
"What does that mean?"
Gu Yi composed himself and looked at Qin Wuying seriously.
"This blue color represents 'space,' which means..."
"So that means...?!"
Qin Wuying's heart pounded wildly, hoping that Gu Yi would quickly reveal the conclusion.
"That means your power comes from the Infinity Stones, just like the Eye of Agamotto."
Now it was Qin Wuying's turn to be dumbfounded.
He knew about the Infinity Stones; it was said that there were six in the world, and Vision, for example, possessed abilities granted by the stones.
Does that mean I have an extraordinary talent?!
"Venerable One, you...you must have made a mistake, right?"
If there is such a powerful source of power, then what are the hardships I have endured these past few days?