Dai Mubai's Misfortune

"Take care." Letting go of her jade-like hand, Little Fairy Doctor left behind those two words, then turned and headed into the dense forest, her pretty face flushed red.

Watching her graceful figure slowly disappear into the forest, Xiao Se smiled and shrugged, following from afar. Only after seeing her return to the group did he turn and leave.

"Brother, you seem to think highly of that girl named Little Fairy Doctor." Long Kui's light, melodious laughter suddenly echoed by Xiao Se's ear within his mind.

Xiao Se smiled faintly and replied inwardly, "Little Fairy Doctor is no ordinary person. She possesses a rather strange special constitution called the Calamity Poison Body. This constitution is extremely rare, innately toxic—those who touch it die. Moreover, those with this constitution only need to continuously consume poison to grow stronger. The stronger the poison, the faster their strength rises, and there is almost no upper limit. Of course, everything has its pros and cons. Once the toxins accumulated within the holder's body reach a certain limit, the Calamity Poison Body will no longer be able to restrain the Poison Dou Qi within their body, and they will ultimately die from Ten Thousand Poisons Heart Devouring."

Hearing this, Long Kui's expression grew several degrees more solemn. Frowning, she replied, "Wouldn't that make her very dangerous?"

Xiao Se smiled. "That depends on the person wielding it. In my eyes, no power is inherently righteous or evil. What matters is the actions of the person who possesses that power."

Ding. The one-month period has arrived. Exchange attempts have refreshed. Congratulations, Host, you have obtained one exchange attempt.

Hearing the System notification in his mind, the corners of Xiao Se's lips rose slightly, and his pace quickened.

Before long, relying on Long Kui's keen soul perception, Xiao Se found an abandoned cave near the edge of the inner Demon Beast Mountain Range. After scattering high-level magical beast dung and Medicinal Powder to conceal his aura, he sat cross-legged inside the cave and restored his Dou Qi to its peak. Only then did Xiao Se begin the exchange.

This time, he wanted to see whether he could exchange for something like flames.

Curling his right palm slightly, a cluster of bluish-white flames rose from Xiao Se's hand. "Might as well add some ingredients."

He acted as soon as he spoke. Xiao Se took out a First Order Union Ape Magic Core he had purchased at the Imitation Market. In moments, the magic core was roasted into medicinal liquid, floating at the center of the flames.

"System, exchange this flame in my hand."

Ding. Congratulations, Host. You have exchanged for ten levels of soul power from Dai Mubai of the Soul Land world.

Soul Land.

Shrek Academy's training ground.

Shrek Academy's headmaster, Flander, swept his gaze across the three students standing in a row before him, his face full of smiles. He nodded with a smile and said, "Good, very good. This headmaster is very pleased today. Not only has the academy gained a new student, Oscar, but Dai Mubai also broke through to level thirty in soul power this morning. Once he obtains another soul ring, he will break the academy's record as the youngest Soul Elder in history. First, on behalf of the academy, let me congratulate him."

Upon hearing that Dai Mubai had broken through to level thirty, Oscar looked at him with utter astonishment and exclaimed, "A thirteen-year-old Soul Elder." He had originally thought that, as a food-system soul master with innate full soul power, raising his soul power to the Great Soul Master level at the age of twelve already made him extraordinarily talented. He had never imagined there was actually a thirteen-year-old Soul Elder among the students. He knew he could not surpass that.

Ma Hongjun beside him was equally full of admiration. Excitedly, he said, "Wow, Boss Dai, you're incredible. You broke through to Soul Elder at thirteen. From now on, Fatty truly acknowledges you."

"Hehe, as long as you're willing to work hard too, I believe you won't be much worse than me when you reach my age." Dai Mubai chuckled, lifting his head and puffing out his chest as he replied calmly. Though his words were modest, the pride in them was impossible to conceal.

"Mubai is right. Little Ao, Hong Jun, both of you are equally blessed with exceptional talent. One of you is a food-system soul master with innate full soul power, while the other is a powerful beast spirit soul master with the top-tier beast spirit, the Evil Fire Phoenix. As long as you're willing to work hard, it isn't impossible for you to surpass Mubai in the future." Flander earnestly encouraged Oscar and Ma Hongjun.

"Yes, Headmaster," Oscar and Ma Hongjun answered in unison.

Their voices were full of excitement. Clearly, Dai Mubai's imminent advancement to Soul Elder had greatly stirred them. As for how long that motivation would last, no one knew.

Looking at the spirited Ma Hongjun and Oscar, Flander nodded in satisfaction. Clearing his throat, he continued, "Originally, I had prepared a new course for you today. But since Mubai has broken through to level thirty, the scheduled lesson is canceled. Rest and gather your strength today. Tomorrow, this headmaster will personally lead you to the Star Dou Great Forest to hunt Mubai's Third Soul Ring."

"Hong Jun, come to the shop with me later." Flander looked at Ma Hongjun.

At this, Ma Hongjun's tiny eyes shone with excitement as he hurriedly replied, "Yes, Headmaster."

Flander's shop was in Soto City, and Ma Hongjun following him there was naturally not simply to watch the store. He was going to the pleasure houses of Soto City to resolve the issue of the evil fire brought about by his martial soul.

Hearing this, Dai Mubai beside them could not help but curl his lips into a slight smile. Walking over to Ma Hongjun, he patted his shoulder and laughed, "Fatty, take it easy. Be careful not to get drained dry."

"Get lost... Don't underestimate someone with an Evil Fire martial soul. You, on the other hand, switch girlfriends every few days. You're the one who needs to be careful." Ma Hongjun shoved Dai Mubai and curled his lips.

"Mubai, what are you talking about?" Oscar had only just arrived and naturally did not understand their dirty jokes. He asked Dai Mubai in confusion.

Dai Mubai smiled and shook his head. "N-No, it's nothing. You'll understand eventually."

"Mubai, Little Ao has just arrived and still isn't familiar with the academy. Take him around first, and find someone to prepare a new dormitory for him while you're at it. The three of you grown men squeezing into one dormitory is too cramped after all." Flander looked at Dai Mubai.

"Leave it to me, Headmaster." Dai Mubai readily agreed, then led Oscar toward the dormitories. He had already figured out how to make Oscar call him Boss Dai.

Before long, the two arrived at a thatched hut near the dormitories.

Pushing the door open, Dai Mubai activated his soul power and blew away the dust that was about to drift onto him. Turning to Oscar behind him, he said, "Little Ao, what do you think of this room? It's a little dirty now, but I'll have some nearby villagers clean it up later. You can move in tonight."

The moment his words fell, Dai Mubai's vision went black. Cold sweat emerged on his forehead, his steps staggered unsteadily, and he nearly fell to the ground. Fortunately, Oscar reacted in time and supported him, asking with concern, "Mubai, what's wrong? Are you okay?"

"N-No..." Before he could say the words "I'm fine," Dai Mubai suddenly felt a surge of evil fire rise in his lower abdomen. His crotch swelled, his entire body turned crimson, and he felt burning hot from head to toe as steam rose from him.

Oscar, something terrible was about to happen!!!!

P.S. Third update delivered. Thanks to the generous patron for the reward.