Leosley stood to the side, calmly watching Zhu Zhuqing and Xigewen, without responding to Xigewen's words.

His expression remained cold and stern, as if everything that had just happened was nothing more than routine training. A gentle breeze blew, causing the black cloak on his shoulders to flutter softly. He raised his hand and waved it lightly, completely dispelling the chill in the air and restoring the surrounding temperature to normal.

Zhu Zhuqing slightly raised her head to look at Leosley, a complex emotion flickering in her eyes. She opened her mouth as if to say something, but in the end, she just lowered her head and clenched her fists.

Seeing this, Hisewen sighed softly and then comforted her, "Zhuqing, you have done very well. The Duke's strength far surpasses that of ordinary people. It is already remarkable that you have been able to withstand him for so long."

Zhu Zhuqing pursed her lips and nodded, but the resentment in her eyes was still obvious.

But Leosley is really strong!
Zhu Zhuqing's eyes grew increasingly determined. She stood up, her body trembling slightly, but she did not show any discomfort.

Leosley looked at Zhu Zhuqing, a hint of relief flashing in his eyes, and the smile on his lips became even more pronounced.

"Zhu Qing, you are really good. It is quite remarkable that you have been able to hold out under me for so long."

Zhu Zhuqing blushed slightly, her eyes showing a hint of stubbornness, but mostly gratitude.

The teacher truly lives up to his reputation; not only is he highly skilled, but he's also incredibly eloquent!
She took a deep breath, her fighting spirit burning even brighter. She looked at Leosley, her voice hoarse but firm: "Teacher, can I try again? I can still hold on."

Xigewen looked at Zhu Zhuqing from the side, and the corners of her mouth curled up slightly.

This child is so stubborn! It's a good thing this child isn't her student, otherwise, she would be heartbroken.

A hint of appreciation flashed in Leosley's eyes, but he did not immediately agree.

"Teacher!" Zhu Zhuqing was somewhat surprised to see Leosley's expression, but she quickly stopped and looked at him with some confusion in her eyes.

Higewen, who was watching from the sidelines, widened her eyes in astonishment at what she saw. Why did the Duke suddenly "let go"? Shouldn't he have continued to increase the difficulty?
Leosley didn't respond immediately, but a slight smile played on his lips. A hint of satisfaction flashed in his eyes, and his voice was deep and resonant.

"Zhuqing, you have done very well."

Leosley's expression held a hint of approval.

Leosley nodded, and with a gentle wave of his right hand, the surrounding chill vanished instantly. Ice beads floated in the air, refracting sunlight and emitting a faint halo. The temperature in the air slowly rose, and the frost on the ground began to melt.

"But next time, except in the most dangerous situations, don't use this move. Sparring isn't a life-or-death battle, so there's no need for it."

Zhu Zhuqing was slightly taken aback, her face immediately turning red. She lowered her head, her fingers unconsciously tightening, her eyes filled with a hint of resentment.

Does my teacher look down on my abilities?

However, Zhu Zhuqing also understood that Leosley had held back his strength when he fought her just now; otherwise, with that one blow, Leosley could have crippled her.

"Thank you for reminding me, teacher."

Leosley smiled faintly, a hint of approval flashing in his eyes.

[The first test of the Vulcan has ended. Rewards: Vulcan affinity +25%, Soul Ring age increased by 500 years.]

As the reward was distributed, Zhu Zhuqing felt the fire element in her body seem to come "alive" again, and her originally weak body seemed to become "active" as well.

The fluctuations of fire element in the surrounding air became more pronounced, as if responding to her presence. At this moment, she even felt her soul power begin to rise.

Watching from the sidelines, Xigewen was taken aback by the change in Zhu Zhuqing's expression. She keenly sensed that Zhu Zhuqing seemed to have reached her limit, and her body was beginning to show signs of fatigue.

She quickly asked with concern, "Zhuqing, how are you? Do you need to rest?"

Zhu Zhuqing was slightly out of breath, her complexion having improved somewhat. She shook her head, her voice weak but firm: "No need, I can still manage."

"Don't push yourself. We have a whole day to take it slow."

A hint of gratitude flashed in Zhu Zhuqing's eyes, but she didn't say anything more. Instead, she gritted her teeth and continued with her actions.

As a doctor, Xigewen was naturally aware of Zhu Zhuqing's current condition.

Although her physical condition improved somewhat under the influence of the fire element, her soul power and mental state were nearing their limits. If this continued, she wouldn't be able to hold on.

And she still remembers the time Leosley hit her!
As a doctor, she could tell.

Leosley held back his strength in that last attack; otherwise, given Zhu Zhuqing's current state, she would have been beaten even worse!
The Duke is really something, can't he at least try to back down a bit?

If she were to actually cause serious injury to Zhu Zhuqing, her sin would be immense.

"What is the second test?"

Leosley also understood that, generally speaking, once the first exam was over, the results for the second exam would be issued immediately, but he wasn't sure how long it would take to complete them.

As for why I say that, it all started with Zhu Zhuqing's reward just now.

Because the rewards are too simple: a 25% increase in affinity with the God of Fire and an additional 500 years to the duration of her spirit rings. For her now, these two rewards seem to only make her first and second spirit rings look better and allow her to manipulate the surrounding fire elements more quickly.

However, Zhu Zhuqing was somewhat bewildered when she saw the content of her second test.

"Go to the City of Slaughter and obtain the title of God of Slaughter within a month." Zhu Zhuqing asked with some doubt, "Where is the City of Slaughter?"

She was not favored in the Zhu family before and had no idea that such a place existed.

Leosley, on the other hand, seemed to be deep in thought.

Why is the territory of the Asura God used as the assessment point for the inheritance of the Fire God?
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Spirit world.

"Are you alright? Using Shura's territory to test them, what if Shura finds out?" The Water Goddess looked at her dim-witted husband and asked with some concern.

Vulcan sat at the table and sighed, "What can I do? The assessment of a first-level god can't be too easy. Besides, it's unrealistic to ask a little girl who just became a Soul King to break through to the Title Douluo level for the second assessment. It just so happens that Shura's inheritance site restricts the use of soul power, so it's perfect for cultivating his combat awareness."

He could tell that Zhu Zhuqing was good at everything, except that she couldn't bring herself to be ruthless when fighting. Fortunately, the Slaughter City was a test that wasn't easy, and it could also enhance her combat awareness, so it was a win-win situation.

Seeing this, the water god didn't say anything more, but simply nodded quietly.

"As for Shura, ha, he's barely able to take care of himself right now, how could he have time to bother with us?" (End of Chapter)

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