Upon hearing Qi Ling's words, Ma Hongjun was stunned, not understanding what Qi Ling meant.
After all, only Qi Ling now understands the profound tragedy that Ma Hongjun's current laziness will cause him in the future.
If Ma Hongjun knew what that feeling was like now, he would definitely not have such lazy thoughts anymore.
"Fortunately, I now have a way to let you experience that pain ahead of time," Qi Ling said. "Fatty, hopefully this will help you undergo your transformation sooner!"
"Come on! Feel the pain!"
After saying this, Qi Ling summoned her Blood Devil Emperor Martial Soul, and then, without giving Ma Hongjun time to prepare, used her Third Soul Skill, " Nightmare Descends," enveloping Ma Hongjun in a large mass of shadowy fog.
In the shadows and thick fog, Qi Ling used the most direct form of mental stimulation to make Ma Hongjun feel that pain, that longing for his beloved who was separated by life and death and could not be seen again.
Although Qi Ling is not yet able to fully replicate that feeling to let Ma Hongjun know just how deep that pain is—a deadly poison that can destroy a man's will and make even the most determined man despondent.
The former Clear Sky Douluo, Tang Hao, was devastated for so many years because of the death of his wife. It wasn't until he was able to pull himself together for the sake of his son Tang San, that he was able to recover. This shows how powerful the pain of unrequited love can be.
By the time Qi Ling withdrew her Soul Skill, Ma Hongjun had already collapsed to his knees, writhing in agony. He had just experienced that most direct pain, and now he felt as if his heart had become empty.
" Boss Qi, I... I'm truly a worthless wretch!" Ma Hongjun cried out in anguish. "Seven days, Boss Qi, even if I lose my life out there, I will still obtain my Sixth Soul Ring to prove you wrong!!"
"Very good, that's more like it!" Qi Ling said, "Go, Fatty, when you have something you want to protect, you will become incredibly powerful."
Ma Hongjun then left. As for how he should become stronger, Qi Ling believed he had his own plans. Although he was lazy, he was never stupid and knew what was the right thing to do.
"Sigh, really, is it finally over?" Qi Ling stretched helplessly. Being the boss is really not easy! You have to consider everything, it's much more tiring than fighting.
" Qi Ling! Are you there? I need to talk to you!" Not long after, someone else came to the door. This time, they were even more direct. After greeting him, the person pushed the door open and entered without any embarrassment.
The only person who would do something so rude is the Old Poison Dugu Bo. Qi Ling looked at Dugu Bo in front of her and sighed helplessly, saying, "Sigh, fine, I know. I won't be having any peace and quiet today."
"Huh? What's wrong, Qi Ling? What are you talking about?" Dugu Bo asked.
"Nothing, Old Poison," Qi Ling said. "Tell me, what brings you here? It's not about Dugu Yan, is it?"
"Oh my, little one, when did you learn to predict the future?" Dugu Bo exclaimed in surprise. "That's right, I came to find you because of Yanyan."
"Speaking of Dugu Yan, Old Poison, I was just about to ask you that," Qi Ling said. "It's been so long, why haven't I seen Dugu Yan? Where did she go?"
Unexpectedly, when Qi Ling brought this up, Dugu Bo sighed and said, "It's all because of you! If it weren't for you, would Yanyan be in this state!"
"Me? What happened to me?" Qi Ling asked, puzzled.
" Qi Ling, let me tell you, although Yanyan's talent isn't bad, compared to you all, she's just average," Dugu Bo said. "Although you changed her physique back then, she had already missed the optimal growth stage, so her impact wasn't as strong as yours."
"But in order to become a woman worthy of you, Yanyan has been working very hard. The reason she hasn't appeared yet this time is so as not to disappoint you. So she wants to wait until she breaks through to the Soul Emperor realm before appearing."
"She has successfully broken through to level 60 and is only missing a Soul Ring. However, I can't be sure if I can find a suitable Soul Ring for her in the next few days. If it's not done in time, you'll have to wait for her for a while."
Qi Ling hadn't expected that the reason this girl hadn't appeared all this time would be like this. She couldn't help but sigh helplessly, "I never thought she would be such a strong-willed person. Sigh, it seems like all the women around me have such strong personalities."
"Don't worry, Old Poison, I'll wait for Yanyan to come back. And wait for me a moment." Qi Ling said, immediately sitting down at the table and writing furiously, quickly filling a page.
" Dugu Yan is now aiming to obtain her Sixth Soul Ring. This guide includes information on the most suitable Soul Beast for her, a brief analysis of them, and their main distribution areas," Qi Ling explained. "These Soul Beast are all ten-thousand-year-old venomous creatures. While some are indeed powerful, with your strength, it shouldn't be a problem!"
Dugu Bo accepted the paper with delight and carefully put it away. He knew how amazing Qi Ling was in this area; she was basically an authority in the Soul Master World!
It was because of Qi Ling's advice that Dugu Yan was able to obtain such a powerful Fourth Soul Skill, greatly increasing her strength. Now, with Qi Ling's advice, Dugu Bo immediately gained confidence.
" Qi Ling, don't worry, I promise to bring Yanyan back to you within seven days!" Dugu Bo said, and quickly rushed out the door. Qi Ling could almost see the gust of wind he stirred up behind him, which showed how anxious he was.
After finally seeing Dugu Bo off, Qi Ling didn't bother writing this time. She poured herself a cup of tea, sat down in a chair, and left the door open, waiting for someone to come and find her.
Just as he expected, not long after, someone else arrived, and this time, it was Xiao Ye.
"Hey? Qi Ling, what are you doing?" Xiao Ye asked in surprise, looking at Qi Ling. "Aren't you busy? Why are you leisurely drinking tea?"
"Well, whether I'm busy or not, it's nothing special," Qi Ling said helplessly. "What's wrong? Why did you come to see me? Is it also about the special training? Are you not even at the Soul Emperor level? That's impossible, weren't you Soul Emperor a few years ago?"
"Oh no, Qi Ling, she's already a Soul Saint. Of course she didn't come for me," Xiao Ye said helplessly.
"So it's for Ye Mingyue and Ye Mingzhu? They seem to have reached the Soul Emperor level already, right?" Qi Ling asked, puzzled. After all, those two girls were considered key talents being groomed by the City of Sleepless City, so it wasn't surprising that they had reached the Soul Emperor level.
"No, Qi Ling, I didn't come to see you about the special training. Someone has arrived, and I want you to meet them," Xiao Ye said. "It's a very special person; you must meet them in person."