Spotting a Love-addled Brain Wasn't Hard

"Let's continue," Yin Hongye began, breaking down the rules of the Sea God's Fate, "Let's talk about the first step, Mutual Admiration."

"The female trainees stand on water lily leaves, wearing straw hats to conceal their faces. Male trainees, you may try to remove their hats in any way that will not harm them."

"Male trainees are eliminated if they fall into the water. Female trainees can defend themselves, but cannot attack male trainees. Success is achieved once the straw hat is removed."

"This should be a display of male strength..." Qian Renxue hesitated, realizing the problem.

"First of all, it's obvious at a glance that this isn't about fate but strength, and the rules naturally favor the attacker." Yin Hongye continued, "If I remember correctly, some students from the Shrek Academy deliberately stirred up the lake water, intending to get these students' clothes wet."

"So shameless?" Upon hearing this, Qian Renxue realized that these rules clearly had nothing to do with love.

It was initially supposed to be about showcasing strength, but with this incident, things just don't feel right anymore; the whole vibe is off.

"And what happens next?"

"The second segment Love at First Sight.' Each female student will receive a switch to control the Soul Guidance Lamp beneath her. They will then light up the lamps for each male student. Any male student whose lamp is kept on by a female student can remain here to participate in the next segment." This time, Mu Hongchen will speak. "Remember, it's not like if you turn off the lamp, that man will no longer be related to you."

"I remember ten thousand years ago there was a guy named Xu Sanshi who liked a girl named Jiang Nannan. Jiang Nannan deliberately turned off all of Xu Sanshi's lights, and Xu Sanshi almost had to leave the stage. He only stayed because Xiao Xiao kept one light on."

Outside the Heavenly Screen, Xu Sanshi, upon hearing these words, felt as if the sky had collapsed. What did he mean by "Nannan turned off the light for him"?

Did I fail to win Nan Nan's heart in the future?

But on the Heavenly Screen above, the two continued to reveal more, "The third part: Love at Second Sight."

"Each boy has one minute to introduce himself and say the number of the girl he likes. Each girl can only choose once, and there's no going back. After you've made your choice, we'll move on to the fourth part."

Yin Hongye sneered, "It's still just self-introductions. Those who are meant to know each other and fall in love already are, aren't they? Participating in this is a bit redundant."

"After that, it's Fated for Three Lifetimes. The female students will take turns introducing themselves, choosing their favorite boy, and going to his side. This is also the only time a female student truly has the opportunity to actively choose."

"Of course, it's unavoidable that multiple people will choose the same person."

He didn't mention anything about admiring someone strong. In a fantasy world, admiring someone strong is normal, but this shouldn't be linked to love.

Especially the last step.

"The last thing is the Tournament to Find a Spouse, right? What are the rules?" Qian Renxue listened to me say this, but she couldn't sense any romance in it.

However, adopting the perspective of the nobility is indeed unimportant.

They only want the strong.

"All participants in the Sea God's Fate program, regardless of gender, whoever sets their sights on a successfully paired person may initiate a challenge to steal the bride. The outcome of the duel will determine who gets the bride."

"It's similar to Tournament to Find a Spouse. I've already disrupted it a few times."

Yin Hongye smiled, "I have a Pills that can elevate someone to the level of Soul Sage in a short time. As for the side effects, it'll only last for three months. Missing one ring will result in a ten-year delay, two rings in thirty, three rings in seventy, and so on. Of course, these are just approximate figures; your talent will be even greater."

"To have the strength of Soul Sage in such a short time?" Qian Renxue asked in surprise.

"No, it means you directly gain the strength of Soul Sage, but your lifespan will be reduced," Yin Hongye said with a smile. "It will also damage your talent and foundation. What a pity, those who were tricked into taking the pills by me have all been permanently expelled from the Shrek Academy. I was clearly creating geniuses for them."

"I have a feeling your Pills will sell like hotcakes." Qian Renxue felt no one could resist this temptation.

"They're all bought by the aristocracy for their servants; normal Soul Master families wouldn't buy them," Mu Hongchen added. "Moreover, before reaching the Titled Douluo, one's lifespan is at most a hundred years or so. If you cultivate to the Soul King level, those with poor talent might only reach it in their twenties or thirties; if you deduct thirty, you're directly sixty. For Soul Sage, at this point, they're still in their prime, but in that aspect..."

"Are you two completely shameless?" Qian Renxue immediately understood; they were utterly shameless.

"Bullshit, you're already in your sixties or seventies, it's perfectly normal." Yin Hongye didn't care at all, feeling that expending a little insignificant lifespan would allow him to live a very comfortable life in his last few years, and that was enough.

Although, in this era, the Soul Sage would probably only become the boss in places like God Soul Village.

"Forget it, I didn't expect this Shrek Academy matchmaking event to be even more..."

Qian Renxue commented that it was not as good as aristocratic matchmaking, since it was just a matter of taking a look, and if you liked someone, you would investigate their family background and life.

If it's not suitable, then move on to the next one.

If someone is truly gifted, she might still force them into marriage.

But this blind date felt like a makeshift operation.

Beyond the Heavenly Screen, the Sea God Pavilion.

Mu En leaned back in his recliner, listened to Yin Hongye's entire process of dismantling the Sea God's Fate, and slowly turned his head to look at Yan Shaozhe standing to the side.

"Yan Shaozhe," Mu En finally spoke, his voice flat, "Do you still think this matchmaking event is worth publicizing?"

Yan Shaozhe opened his mouth, as if to say something, but then swallowed it back. After a long pause, he finally managed to squeeze out, "Tradition always has its reasons."

"Logic?" Mu En chuckled, a cold laugh. "Tell me, how is this any different from Tournament to Find a Spouse? Why not just introduce yourself and then take the final step?"

Yan Shaozhe remained silent for a long time before finally saying in a low voice, "Sect Master, perhaps... the rules do need to be changed."

In the Heavenly Screen, Di Qiuer asked again, "What if someone suddenly unleashes their full power for love?"

"What are the chances?" Yin Hongye scoffed. "How much can his strength improve? He's a genius, but the others aren't?"

"That makes sense." Qian Renxue nodded. The people from the Shrek Academy should all be about the same strength.

"To be honest, it's not hard to spot someone with a 'love-struck' mind. Just tell them one thing: 'There are two pillows on the bed, one is mine, and the other is also mine,'" Yin Hongye explained. "A 'love-struck' mind will hear a sad story."

After careful analysis, Mu Hongchen realized that this implied he was a single person.

Can they really analyze it?

Di Qiuer looked puzzled. "I was sleeping with my pillow, why am I sad?"

Na'er, standing to the side, asked in confusion, "Isn't the bed yours?"

"Congratulations, you can stay single for a long time." Yin Hongye clapped her hands. "Let's go then."

"Where to?" Qian Renxue asked.

"Shrek Academy, Sea God's Fate, go sprinkle something on him, add fragrance to the water," Yin Hongye said, completely unconcerned about the Shrek Academy's situation.

At worst, we can just sprinkle fiberglass.

It's not like it's incurable; it just takes a layer of flesh to heal.

Healing-type Soul Master can handle it.

At that moment, outside the Heavenly Screen, Bibi Dong heard these words and said, "This is truly a sad story; there was no one to share a bed with at all."

Meanwhile, Tang San on Sea God Island was currently experiencing urinary incontinence, all in preparation for passing the Sea God's Divine Examination.

Losing something is possible, but in the future, it can be exchanged for Xiao Wu's resurrection, and I can also return to my original state.

Occasional sacrifices are necessary.

At this moment, he is participating in the third Divine Examination.