Chapter 155
Even the system rewarded her with the True Phoenix Feather.
Yet, she still lost.
"Why?"
Ying Bingxin felt utterly confused; she couldn't comprehend it.
Forget about the Eastern Wilderness; even if she looked across the vast skies and lands, as a peerless talent newly entering the Realm of Observation, she believed no one could match her.
Other methods aside.
In the Blood Phoenix Secret Realm, she had seen it all.
But.
How many people in the world could observe the Dao and manifest their divine form, with a physique that perfectly corresponded to it?
She had never seen him observe the Dao.
Wasn't Li Mo just an accidental genius, awakened by the wonders of heaven and earth?
That meant he had merely experienced growth in his consciousness, without possessing a divine form.
How could he be stronger than her without a divine form?
‘Is the system malfunctioning?’
This thought suddenly crossed Ying Bingxin's mind.
【This system adheres to the principles of absolute fairness and justice; combat power comparisons are calculated entirely based on the host's current highest level.】
【In ten life-and-death battles, the host has only won three times.】
【One of those victories was due to a wardrobe malfunction, which caused a hard control effect on Li Mo, allowing for a narrow win.】
Ying Bing: "....."
Out of the corner of her eye, she caught sight of Li Mo, staring blankly, his ears turning red.
"What's wrong with you?"
"Just an old problem... high blood pressure, I guess."
Li Mo cleared his throat lightly.
Little Li's blood pressure looked high, but it wasn't actually that bad.
He wanted to retract his gaze; after all, it wasn't polite to keep staring at the ice princess.
But strangely enough, his eyes seemed to have a mind of their own.
"Um....."
Ying Bing bit her lip and slowly sat back down in the water, her emotions a tangled mess.
The system's judgment seemed quite reliable.
Could it be... that this sixteen-year-old boy, who had a chronic issue of high blood pressure, truly had her at a disadvantage in the same realm?
Wasn't that even more absurd than the system malfunctioning?
【Congratulations, host! You have secured second place in this round of the talent ranking.】
【Rewards are being distributed...】
【Detected that the host has activated the Loser's Punishment; all rewards have been stored in the system space and will be released after the punishment mechanism is completed.】
【This punishment involves: bathing together with 'Li Mo'.】
【Requirements: Wear the system-issued intimate outfit.】
If it were anyone else, they would probably be cut down by a sword the moment they stepped into the Misty Flower Eternal Spring.
But he...
After all, they had shared a bed before; bathing together wasn't that hard to accept.
However, wearing that kind of outfit...
If it were possible, she would have long since wanted to destroy that embarrassing garment!
【Ding!】
Just at that moment, the notification sound chimed in again.
【Detected that the host's current environment meets the scene requirements; the punishment is about to begin.】
【In ten seconds, the corresponding outfit will be automatically changed for the host. Countdown: ten.....】
【Nine.....】
【Eight....】
The countdown ticked away.
At this moment, Ying Bing's eyes lost their sparkle, her mind swirling with chaotic thoughts.
"Um?"
Li Mo, unsure where to look, focused his gaze slightly.
He saw Ying Bing curling her fingers, leaning against the edge of the pool, seemingly lost in thought.
Hey, Ice Princess, your vibe has changed!
"Are you sick? Your face is so red....."
Li Mo stood up abruptly and walked over.
Then he placed his hand on Ying Bing's forehead.
Feeling the warmth radiating from her forehead, Ying Bing dazedly looked up.
【Five....】
【Four....】
【Three.....】
In her line of sight, the countdown continued to flash right above the boy's head.
Ying Bing: "!"
Li Mo: "(⊙?⊙)"
It was evident.
The Ice Princess's neck was as red as a ripe pomegranate, glowing with a translucent hue.
Li Mo opened his mouth, but before he could say anything, Ying Bing suddenly stood up and covered his eyes with her hand.
The movement was swift, almost like a masterful technique.
And so...
Little Li found himself plunged into darkness.
A warm, slightly trembling hand firmly covered his eyes.
"What's wrong?"
"You... can't look at me."
Was the Ice Princess really sick?
Did she have moments when she struggled to speak?
Li Mo detected a tremor in her voice.
But then he sensed something was off.
Just now, he seemed to have caught a glimpse of a satin-like white and an alluring black, both appearing on the Ice Princess's dangerously alluring figure...
"If it's inconvenient, should I step out for a bit?"
Li Mo tentatively suggested.
"You can't... leave either."
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Her voice, like jade falling to the ground, betrayed a forced calmness.
Li Mo: "??"
This was puzzling.
He knew that Ying Bing was inherently proud and strong-willed, unwilling to show her vulnerabilities, which was why she suggested he leave.
To avoid another awkward situation like last time.
But...
Not letting him look, and not letting him leave? What kind of confusing operation was this?
"So, are we just going to stand here like this?"
"Close your eyes and sit down."
"...... Fine."
Li Mo felt helpless inside.
The sound of water splashed.
He could tell Ying Bing was trying to move behind him.
Splash—
Suddenly, she seemed to trip and almost fell.
"Are you okay?"
"I'm fine, just a bit slippery; you... don't turn around."
"....."
.....
And so.
Little Li sat in the pool, reflecting on his life.
He knew the Ice Princess hadn't gone far.
Because from time to time, he could feel her slightly erratic breathing gently brushing against his back, tickling him...
Great.
Li Mo had initially wanted to practice his skills.
Now, he couldn't focus at all.
Behind him.
Her bathrobe had mysteriously vanished.
The water shimmered, revealing a mysterious and beautiful scene.
This outfit was truly more embarrassing than being completely naked...
Ying Bing's slender fingers had curled up so tightly that she couldn't even stretch them, completely unresponsive.
"Just a moment ago... I was so close to..."
"The system... even set a distance requirement for us..."
Ying Bing recalled the earlier scene in her mind.
She had risen from humble beginnings to stand at the pinnacle of the world.
But... she had never experienced such a situation!
Now, her heart was in turmoil.
Even she was curious.
Hadn't she once been unflappable in the face of danger?
【Bathing countdown: two quarters of an hour.】
【As everyone knows, soaking in a hot spring for two quarters of an hour is the healthiest!】
And... two quarters of an hour more?!
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The two were so close that they could hear each other's heartbeats.
Not everyone knows.
The water of the Misty Flower Eternal Spring flowed endlessly, with the spring's mouth continuously bubbling, while excess water flowed out through the drainage outlet.
Little Li happened to be sitting at the drainage outlet.
The water that had enveloped Ying Bing continuously washed over him, causing the strands of her hair that had fallen to tickle his back.
Moreover, after entering the Realm of Observation, his sixth sense had sharpened.
He could feel Ying Bing's gaze fixed on the back of his head.
Li Mo was a proper gentleman.
But...
At that moment, it felt as if a voice was whispering in his ear:
‘Just take a glance back, just one glance...’
It was unbearable.
Ying Bing, while her heartstrings were taut, was also filled with curiosity.
No one had ever pressed her down in the same realm, let alone twice.
‘How did he do it?’
‘What other strengths does he have that I don't know about?’
She tried to calm her breathing.
Exhaling softly, Ying Bing asked:
"How did you fight against Yin Huaxuan?"
"Actually, I didn't kill him."
Li Mo felt the need to find something to say to shift his focus:
"After Futu extracted a blood pill from Yin Huaxuan, his strength skyrocketed; he could withstand my strike without dying."
"That's truly bizarre."
If Yin Huaxuan and Futu were here, they would definitely be banging on their coffins in disbelief.
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