Forced Cooling of Dai Mubai

[Wish Rank E, Executor Dugu Yan completion rate 100%.]

[Reward: 100 days of cultivation, Spirit Ring age increased by 40 years.]

A few days later, upon receiving the notification that Dugu Yan had completed her assessment once more, a look of disdain appeared on Lu Xian's face.

What a woman who says one thing but does another!

As for Dugu Yan, who had returned to the academy using her Snake-Skin Movement, the moment she received the notification that the assessment was complete, she immediately straightened up and fled back to her dormitory as if escaping.

Seeing that Dugu Yan had fully adapted to the rhythm of the assessments, Lu Xian felt reassured and returned to Suotuo City.

With his 50th level within reach, Lu Xian planned to select a suitable candidate for his fifth Destiny Laborer.

His primary target was Dai Mubai, who had just fled to Suotuo City from Star Luo.

For his fifth Spirit Ring, he intended to head to the Star Dou Great Forest to find a tiger-type spirit beast; it would serve both to test whether his Martial Soul could imbue spirit beasts with spirits and to recruit Dai Mubai as a Destiny Laborer.

The talents of the Shrek Seven Devils were not bad at all, making them perfectly suited to be his laborers.

If not for the fact that he absolutely did not want to absorb a sausage as a spirit ring, Oscar would have been his target as well.

"Hongjun, is there any... in Suotuo City?"

"Any what?"

"You know, that place... cultivation is tedious, and I'm planning to go relieve some stress."

Watching Dai Mubai's lecherous expression, Ma Hongjun instantly understood his intentions.

He nodded knowingly and pointed out the direction for him.

He was the one undergoing the God's assessment; he couldn't care less about other people's penchant for lingering in the Red Light District.

Due to the drastic change in Ma Hongjun's physique, the nickname "Fatty" could no longer be applied to him.

The two had gotten along quite well over the past month, mostly because Ma Hongjun saw his former self in the current Dai Mubai.

Reciting "desirelessness leads to strength" to himself, Ma Hongjun prepared to return to his dormitory to continue his cultivation.

But the moment he gripped the doorknob, a notification for an assessment echoed in his mind.

"God of Calmness, 20th Assessment: Like-minded."

"Only when everyone is good, is it truly good."

"Prevent Dai Mubai from going out to seek pleasure, and make him a like-minded companion."

"Time limit: one month."

"Friendly reminder: Every ten assessments constitute a major exam."

Ma Hongjun stood frozen for a moment, then suddenly whipped his head around to look at Dai Mubai, who had already reached the village entrance.

"Brother Dai, please stay your step!"

"Hm?"

Dai Mubai turned back in confusion, not understanding why the other was calling him.

But since Ma Hongjun's strength was greater than his own, he still had to show him some respect.

"What is it, Hongjun?"

"Hehe, Brother Dai, there's nothing worth seeing in that Red Light District. If we're going, let's save up for a few months and head to a higher-end establishment. Have you heard of the Rose Hotel?"

"Oh? I didn't expect you to be a man of taste, Hongjun. You're right; those common, painted ladies truly don't catch my eye."

"By the way, is the consumption at that Rose Hotel very high?"

"High? It's absurd, isn't it? Hundreds of Gold Soul Coins a night."

Ma Hongjun's plan was simple: as long as the other party didn't go out to fool around this month, he would complete his assessment.

As for where the man went afterward, he couldn't be bothered to care.

However, what he didn't know was that as the Third Prince of Star Luo, how could Dai Mubai ever be short of money?

"A few hundred Gold Soul Coins isn't expensive at all!"

"Thanks, Hongjun. I'm going to go check it out right now."

"Huh?"

Seeing Dai Mubai quicken his pace toward Suotuo City without looking back, Ma Hongjun was instantly dumbfounded.

He cursed the damned capitalist in his heart.

Yet, his footsteps were not slow in the slightest as he caught up to Dai Mubai again; he couldn't let the man ruin his assessment no matter what.

"Brother Dai, I say, why are you always thinking about seeking pleasure instead of cultivating properly?"

"Eh, it's not too late to cultivate properly after letting off some steam."

"No, no, no, I think you should just go back and cultivate."

Dai Mubai slowly stopped in his tracks; by now, he could hear it—Ma Hongjun didn't want him to go out and fool around.

"Hongjun, what is the meaning of this? You want to manage my private life too?"

"No, no, no, Brother Dai. One month, how about you don't go for just one month? After a month, I absolutely won't interfere with you."

Hearing this, Dai Mubai's expression slowly darkened. Extremely averse to being controlled, his rebellious spirit was thoroughly ignited.

"Then what if I insist on going today?"

"Sigh, why must you be so stubborn?"

Seeing that reason was failing, Ma Hongjun directly ignored the Martial Soul the other party was slowly releasing, and a pale blue domain quietly unfolded beneath his feet.

"Then just calm down, calm down!"

As the light ring expanded, Dai Mubai was successfully enveloped within it.

A wave of icy coldness instantly swept through his lower abdomen, and Dai Mubai immediately slumped, his spirit crushed, no longer making a fuss.

"I... I'll go..."

"You... you... what did you do?"

Going from high-spirited to completely deflated took less than three seconds, leaving Dai Mubai trembling with fear.

"Hehe, Brother Dai."

"It's only a month; let's just cultivate properly for a month."

"I'm going back to cultivate first. You keep at it too, Brother Dai."

Dai Mubai stared with wide eyes as Ma Hongjun left, a certain curse on the tip of his tongue that he didn't know whether to utter.

But now that he lacked the motivation to commit his "crime," he could only follow his instincts and turn back toward the academy.

Early the next morning, Ma Hongjun's door was pounded by an enraged Dai Mubai.

"You surnamed Ma, what exactly did you do to me?"

"What's wrong, Brother Dai? Did you feel like your cultivation was twice as effective last night?"

"Effective my foot! Why didn't I have any reaction all night?"

"Hehe, if you had a reaction, wouldn't you have gone out to fool around again? Let's just cultivate properly."

Seeing that the other party had no intention of getting entangled with him, Dai Mubai grew anxious.

He summoned his Martial Soul Possession and charged toward Ma Hongjun with a shout.

"First Soul Skill: White Tiger Protection Barrier!"

Seeing this, Ma Hongjun also quickly released his Martial Soul and flew into mid-air.

Dai Mubai missed his target and immediately opened his mouth, aiming at Ma Hongjun in the air.

"Second Soul Skill: White Tiger Intense Light Wave!"

"First Soul Skill: Phoenix Ray!"

A white beam of light and a red flame instantly locked in a stalemate in mid-air.

Originally, the Fatty's first soul skill was far inferior in power to Dai Mubai's second soul skill.

But after undergoing twenty trials, the age of the Fatty's first soul ring had surged toward the thousand-year mark, which led to the current situation.

A few seconds later, the Phoenix flames successfully shattered the beam of light and scorched Dai Mubai until he was howling for his parents.

A moment later, the flames on Dai Mubai's body extinguished, revealing his charred face.

"Ma Hongjun, I'm not finished with you!"

"Save it. If you cause trouble again, I'll extend your cooldown time."

Watching the pale blue light ring gradually unfold beneath the Fatty's feet, Dai Mubai shuddered all over, not daring to utter any more harsh words.

Seeing the Fatty turn to leave, Dai Mubai hurriedly asked:

"Hey, if I cultivate properly for a month, will you lift my cooldown?"

"Duh, didn't I tell you that already?"

"Then... then fine, I'll stay at the academy for this month and won't go anywhere."

[Wish Rank F, Executor Ma Hongjun completion rate 100%.]

[Reward: 400 days of cultivation, soul ring age increased by 200 years.]

[Ice Domain intensity increased by 10%.]

A month later, Lu Xian received the wish reward.

"With the Calmness Domain, this trial is still a bit too simple, but then again..."