Punishment Begins-Two Quarter-Hours in the Hot Spring Is Healthiest, You Know!

The pool water rippled, and mist rose.

In the not- Mist Flower Ageless Spring, the air was momentarily still.

Little Li was squatting in the pool, not even noticing the fruit in his mouth fall into the water with a splash.

Ying Bing stared blankly at the virtual panel in astonishment.

[Second place among the prodigies of the Eastern Wasteland Domain: Ying Bing.]

[The number one prodigy in the Eastern Wasteland Domain: Li Mo. ]

She suspected it was a dream, and that she hadn't yet woken up from it.

This time, the two reached the same level.

At the same time, she was far stronger than in her previous life.

There's an extra Blood Phoenix Essence.

There are many martial arts techniques that can be used to their fullest potential.

They even observed the Bronze Divine Tree, which was condensing the Great Dao Divine Form.

Furthermore, there are also True Phoenix Feather as system rewards.

However, she still lost.

"Why?"

Ying Bing was bewildered; she couldn't understand.

Not to mention the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths Eastern Wasteland Domain, she now believes that among all the geniuses who have just entered the Divine Observation Realm, none can rival her.

Other methods will not be discussed.

She had already seen them all in the Blood Phoenix Secret Realm.

How many people in the world can truly observe the Great Dao Divine Form and attain enlightenment through Divine Observation, and whose physique perfectly matches it?

She had never seen him Divine Observation.

Wasn't Li Mo's enlightenment an unexpected result of the wondrous scenery of heaven and earth?

That means he only grew in Will Soul, but did not possess a physical form.

Without a divine form, how can he be stronger than her?

Is there a problem with the system?

This thought popped into Ying Bing.

[This system adheres to the principle of absolute fairness and impartiality; combat strength comparisons are calculated entirely based on one's current highest level.]

[In ten life-or-death battles, the host only won three.]

[On one occasion, he narrowly won because his clothes were torn, which exerted a strong control effect on Li Mo. ]

Ying Bing: "..."

Out of the corner of her eye, she saw Li Mo standing there in a daze, his ears turning red.

"What's wrong with you?"

"It's an old problem, like... high blood pressure."

Li Mo coughed lightly.

Little Li's blood pressure looks high, but it's actually not low.

He tried to look away, since staring at the Ice Block for too long wasn't a good idea.

But isn't it strange? It's as if the eyes have their own thoughts.

"Um..."

Ying Bing pursed her lips and slowly sat back down in the pool. Her feelings were extremely complicated.

The system's judgment seems to be quite reliable.

Could it be... that this sixteen-year-old boy, whose chronic ailment is high blood pressure, has actually surpassed her in the same cultivation level once again?

Isn't this even more absurd than the system having a problem?

[Congratulations, host! You've secured second place in this year's ranking of prodigies.]

[Rewards being distributed...]

[The system has detected that the host has activated the Loser's Punishment. All rewards have been stored in the System Space and will be distributed after the punishment mechanism is completed.]

[The punishment for this instance is: taking a bath with 'Li Mo'.]

[Requirement: Wear the Flirtatious Outfit provided by the system.]

If it were someone else...

I'm afraid that the moment you step into the Mist Flower Ageless Spring, you'll be killed by a single sword strike.

He...

After all, they had shared a bed and a bath together before, so it wasn't that hard to accept.

But, wearing those kinds of clothes...

If she could, she would have destroyed that shameful dress long ago!

[Bite!]

What a coincidence!

Then the notification sound came again.

[The host's current environment has been detected and meets the scenario requirements. Punishment is about to begin.]

[In ten seconds, the host will be automatically dressed in the corresponding outfit. Countdown ten...]

[Nine...]

[Eight...]

The countdown began, ticking away.

Now.

Ying Bing's eyes lost their luster, and a jumble of chaotic thoughts surged through her mind.

"Um?"

Li Mo, unsure where to look, narrowed his gaze slightly.

He saw Ying Bing with her fingers curled up, leaning against the edge of the pool, as if she had lost her spirit.

Ice Block, your art style has completely changed!

"Are you sick? Your face is so red..."

Li Mo stood up abruptly and walked over.

Then he reached out and placed his hand on Ying Bing's forehead.

Feeling the warmth from her forehead, Ying Bing looked up in a daze.

[Five...]

[Four...]

[Three...]

In her vision, the countdown was still going on, flashing right above the boy's head.

Ying Bing: "!"

Li Mo: "(⊙ˍ⊙)"

Visible to the naked eye.

The Ice Block's neck resembled a ripe pomegranate, a translucent red.

Li Mo opened his mouth, but before he could say anything, he did.

Ying Bing suddenly stood up and raised her hand to cover his eyes.

The movements were incredibly fast, almost like a masterful palm technique.

Then...

Little Li's eyes were plunged into complete darkness.

Her delicate hands, warm and trembling slightly, tightly covered his eyes.

"What's wrong?"

"No... you can't look at me."

Is Ice Block really sick?

There are times when she can't speak clearly?

There was a slight tremor in Li Mo's voice.

But then I realized something was wrong.

Just now, he seemed to have caught a glimpse of brocade-like white and breathtaking black simultaneously appearing on the Ice Block, deadly figure...

"If it's inconvenient, may I go out first?"

Li Mo tentatively began to speak.

"You... can't leave either."

The sound of jade falling to the ground revealed a forced attempt at composure.

Li Mo: "??"

This is really puzzling.

He knew that Ying Bing was inherently proud and strong-willed, and didn't want others to see her vulnerability, which was why she said she would leave first.

To avoid an embarrassing situation like last time.

But...

They won't let us see, and they won't let us leave—what kind of confusing tactic is this?

"So, are we just going to stand here like this forever?"

"Close your eyes and sit down."

"... All right."

Li Mo felt helpless.

The sound of water could be heard.

It was clear from his voice that Ying Bing wanted to get behind him.

Splash--

Suddenly, she seemed to trip and almost fell.

Are you alright?

"It's okay, it's just a little slippery. You... don't turn around."

"..."

Then.

Little Li sat in the pool, facing the wall in repentance.

He knew the Ice Block hadn't gone far.

Every now and then, I could feel his slightly disordered breathing, and it tickled as I gently tapped his back...

Li Mo originally wanted to practice his martial arts.

I can't practice at all now.

Behind.

Her yukata had disappeared sometime during the night.

The pool water shimmered, revealing a mysterious and beautiful landscape that appeared and disappeared intermittently.

This outfit is even more shameful than being naked...

Ying Bing's slender fingers were so curled up that she couldn't open them even if she wanted to; they were completely out of her control.

"So close... it was so close..."

"The system... even specifies the distance between the two people..."

The scene from just now flashed through Ying Bing's mind.

She rose from humble beginnings to stand at the pinnacle of Nine Heavens and Ten Earths.

But... I've never experienced anything like this before!

Her mind is in constant turmoil.

Even she herself was curious.

Wasn't I once someone who could remain unfazed even if Mount Tai collapsed before me?

[Bath countdown: 55 minutes.]

[As everyone knows, soaking in a hot spring for 45 minutes is the healthiest way.]

Another 45 minutes?!