Seahorse Douluo felt his brain wasn't working properly.

He'd lived so many years, presided over countless trials of the sea god, seen those who stubbornly forced their way through, and those who cleverly overcame them—but nothing like today, where they simply handed over money…

No, he had never seen anyone try to seduce an examiner with such a miraculous drug before.

And, damn it, it actually succeeded!

Watching Xiaobai carefully put away the Narcissus Jade Bone, which was already treating it like a treasure, Seahorse Douluo's worldview was being ruthlessly impacted by a power called "money power".

Just as his worldview was being reshaped and he was feeling completely bewildered, the culprit, Ning Liu, turned his attention to him again.

"Lord Seahorse Douluo."

Ning Liu still wore that harmless, gentle smile.

Seahorse Douluo's heart skipped a beat, and an ominous premonition arose inexplicably.

"As the chief examiner, you supervised the entire process and also had to exert soul power pressure on Xiao Wu. You worked hard and were truly exhausted."

Ning Liu's words were earnest and sincere, and they were very pleasant to hear.

But Seahorse Douluo's eyelids twitched even more violently.

Then, to everyone's stunned gaze, Ning Liu flipped his wrist again.

The same light, the same refreshing fragrance, the same pure life force.

Another one... a narcissus with jade-like skin and bones!

Ning Liu held up this celestial treasure, enough to drive any titled Douluo mad, and handed it to Seahorse Douluo with a smile.

"This is just a small token of my appreciation. Consider it a token of my respect for you, to soothe your throat and refresh you."

"..."

The entire room fell silent.

Xiao Wu's lips were twitching wildly.

What kind of incredible move is this? They turned one person against them, and now they're trying to turn another one against them? They managed to take down both examiners of the Sea God's test in one fell swoop?

Zhu Zhuqing, Shui Bing'er, and the other women exchanged bewildered glances, their eyes filled with the word "outrageous."

Is this a Chinese cabbage?

Just take it as you please?

Seahorse Douluo's breath caught in his throat.

His eyes were fixed on the immortal herb in Ning Liu's palm, and his Adam's apple bobbed uncontrollably.

As a water-attribute soul master, he understood better than anyone what this immortal herb meant.

Taking this one plant might allow him to break through the bottleneck that has kept him stuck for so many years!

but……

Reason and dignity were pulling him in opposite directions.

"presumptuous!"

Seahorse Douluo suddenly slammed his scepter down, letting out a furious roar, his voice and expression fierce.

"What do you think this is, Poseidon's trial? A vegetable market?! Where you can haggle as you please?"

"I am one of the Seven Sacred Pillar Douluos of Seagod Island, bearing the responsibility of protection and supervision, sacred and solemn!"

"You...you actually intend to corrupt me with such filthy things? This is simply...an insult to me, and even to the Sea God!"

His words were righteous and indignant.

However, his eyes never left the narcissus plant for even a second.

Ning Liu wasn't angry and continued to smile.

"You've misunderstood."

He pushed the herb forward a little further, and its fragrance seemed to possess a magical power, wafting straight into Seahorse Douluo's nose.

"How can this be considered bribery?"

"I hit it off with Poseidon Island at first sight, and I also contributed to its development at the auction."

"Now that I see you working so hard for this test, I feel sorry for you and have prepared a small gift to express my respect. This is called 'reciprocity'."

"Furthermore,"

Ning Liu changed the subject.

"The stronger Poseidon Island is, the greater the glory of the Sea God. If your cultivation could advance further, wouldn't you be better able to protect this sea area and serve the Sea God more effectively?"

"This is called 'For the Sea God'."

"..."

Seahorse Douluo remained silent.

He found himself speechless.

What does "reciprocity" mean? What does "for the sake of the sea god" mean?

That kid is such a sophistry!

But ironically... what he said actually made some sense.

Xiao Bai, standing to the side, crossed his arms and watched the scene with great interest.

Having received the benefits, she was naturally happy to see her companions "get involved" as well, and there was even a hint of amusement in her icy blue eyes.

"Cough...cough cough!"

Seahorse Douluo coughed violently twice, as if trying to cough up the wavering in his heart.

He kept a stern face, trying his best to maintain the dignity of a Saint Pillar Douluo.

"Hmph! Smooth talker!"

He first snorted coldly, making his stance clear.

Then, he reached out and snatched the Narcissus Jade Bone in a flash, as if afraid Ning Liu would change his mind.

"Since... since Sect Master Ning is so sincere, if I were to refuse repeatedly, it would make my Seagod Island seem petty and heartless!"

With a serious expression, Seahorse Douluo stored the immortal herb into his storage soul tool, not forgetting to replenish it for himself.

"I will accept this item on behalf of Seagod Island for the time being! It is all for the future of Seagod Island!"

"As for Miss Xiaowu's test..."

Seahorse Douluo cleared his throat, his expression becoming subtle.

"My soul power pressure will naturally be considerable."

"But I will control it very subtly, so that she feels the pressure and is put to the test, but without... well, without excessively affecting her ability to perform."

"Yes, that's it! Everything is for the sake of fairness and impartiality in the test!"

His words were spoken in a grand and impeccable manner, leaving no room for error.

Zhu Zhuqing and the others were completely exasperated.

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