However, this was only the preliminary selection.
Among twenty candidates, only one could pass the initial selection.
The thousands of young men present were already the elite of the Human Kingdom; being one of the twenty chosen was the elite of the elite.
However, after passing the initial selection, only one out of ten could ultimately smile as the female of Rock Island’s chosen mate, becoming her husband for the upcoming days.
Although the scene appeared extremely absurd, what Suo Lun saw was the genetic makeup of a powerful race.
Even King Quo Bian and Count Suo Long had participated in such a selection process. Thus, it was evident how excellent the genetics of the children born to these women of Rock Island must be.
Only the one in ten thousand young prodigy could become the mate chosen by a woman of Rock Island.
However, King Quo Bian had said that he had countless women outside, but he never left any offspring behind. He had a special method that completely prevented the possibility of pregnancy in the women, and Gao Yu was always by his side.
In the end, he was framed by Gui Xingfu and lost his ability to produce offspring, so he must have regretted his actions. Otherwise, he would have had more children than just Zhi Yan.
Despite being born out of wedlock, having such children was better than none at all.
Next, Suo Lun witnessed an incredibly grand selection event.
From the majestic ship, twenty-nine drawbridges were let down, with each woman of Rock Island guarding one.
Then, thousands of young elites from the Human Kingdom formed long queues, passing through the twenty-nine drawbridges while being selected by the twenty-nine women.
Countless men looked at the women of Rock Island on the high decks with a light of intense eager admiration in their eyes, longing to be favored by these beauties.
Yet, it was peculiar that when all the men passed by the central beauty of Rock Island — the most exceptional among them — they first admired her greatly, then instinctively lowered their heads and even bent at the waist.
Despite her eyes being curved as if she was always smiling.
But her exquisitely flawless face, shining like gold, instinctively made men feel insufferably unworthy.
Thousands of men passed by in circles, selected by the twenty-nine women of Rock Island.
Gradually, one lucky candidate after another emerged.
Under the nodding approval of the women, one after another youthful prodigy from the Human Kingdom boarded the magnificent ship, passing the preliminary selection. These men were handsomer, stronger, and more skilled in martial arts than the next.
Then, they were entirely enveloped in envious and covetous gazes.
After a full three hours.
The initial selection came to a complete end.
Twenty-eight women of Rock Island had selected ten candidates each, and then they withdrew their drawbridges.
However, the central exceptional beauty of Rock Island was still without a single chosen one amongst the thousands of young prodigies; she hadn’t selected anyone.
Suo Lun heaved a long sigh of relief. This sixteen- or seventeen-year-old beauty truly seemed like a princess. He sincerely hoped she would not allow any man to become her privileged guest.
Moreover, there were many outstanding men within Rock Island itself; she could have easily chosen a most excellent man to marry.
A girl like her, becoming available to the Human Kingdom’s gallants, was indeed a grievous waste of natural beauty.
However, just at that moment, the enchanting girl’s watery gem-like eyes suddenly turned towards the window where Suo Lun was standing.
Her eyes truly seemed as though they could speak, as if they had gems embedded in them.
When those eyes looked your way, anyone would be filled with a sense of pity, coupled with a strong protective urge.
And, that exquisitely delicate face, as if constantly smiling, really tugged at one’s heartstrings.
Right after that, the captivating girl of Rock Island gestured with her jade hand towards Suo Lun, then beckoned him with a wave!
Note: Here’s the second update, delivering another eight thousand words today, seeking support.