Chapter 79: Good Brother Wants to Change Careers? Not Happening!

Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, it was already the next day.

Flender, Zhao Wuji, Liu Erlong, and Yu Xiaogang set off toward the Star Dou Forest.

Upon hearing that Flender had broken through to the Spirit Douluo level, Yu Xiaogang made a scene, insisting on accompanying them. He claimed that only with him could they safely use their Martial Spirit Fusion Technique for added security.

That night, Dai Mubai glanced at Zhu Zhuqing, who had already passed out in exhaustion. Satisfied, he nodded and prepared to rest.

But the next moment, his consciousness was whisked away to the same white, foggy world.

Once again, he found himself facing that radiant, golden deity.

"Hello, Lin Fan."

Dai Mubai nodded. If it weren't for returning to this place, he might have forgotten his past life's name altogether.

"Hello, God."

"My dear, uh… very fortunate brother Li Si—what trouble is he in this time?"

Having gone through this process a few times, Dai Mubai was already used to the routine.

Without any unnecessary words, the deity waved its hand, and Li Si's figure appeared on the golden screen.

"Your good brother has reached level 20 and is preparing to enter the Soul Hunting Forest to obtain his first spirit ring…"

"Wait, wait—hold on. Li Si already reached level 20?"

Dai Mubai interrupted, confused.

It's only been how long? How did Li Si break through so quickly?

"Time flows differently in your two worlds. Over a year has passed in his world, so reaching level 20 is perfectly normal."

The deity explained matter-of-factly.

Dai Mubai scratched his head, still unconvinced.

"But still, isn't a food-type spirit master supposed to cultivate extremely slowly? How could Li Si possibly reach level 20 in such a short time?"

The deity glanced at Dai Mubai, then back at the screen, where Li Si's figure appeared notably sturdier than before.

"You're truly a blessing for him…"

For the sake of professional decorum, the deity refrained from voicing the sarcasm outright.

After all, Lin Fan—now Dai Mubai—had already reached level 64, while Li Si had only just hit level 20. And yet here Dai Mubai was, still thinking it was too fast!

Afraid your brother's suffering? Or afraid he's doing better than you?

Seeing the deity fall silent, Dai Mubai gave an awkward laugh and looked at the golden screen again.

On screen, Li Si had visibly matured—he looked more robust, even a bit… burly.

Wait a minute—he's a food-type spirit master! How did he end up looking like this?

The deity, seeing Dai Mubai's confusion, resumed speaking:

"Lin Fan, your good brother Li Si has reached level 20 and is preparing to enter the Soul Hunting Forest. However…"

Before the deity could finish, Dai Mubai cut in again.

"So what? He's hunting a spirit beast—that's what spirit masters do, right? What's the problem?"

Dai Mubai raised an eyebrow at the deity, then turned back to the screen.

The deity's eye visibly twitched.

You spent ages agonizing over choosing Xiao Qing or Xiao Xue, and now you think Li Si's hesitation is ridiculous?

With a slight note of disdain, the deity continued:

"Your good brother Li Si is conflicted because the chant for his food-type martial spirit skills is, well… 'embarrassing.' He believes it damages his image. So now he's torn between switching to an Assault-type or Control-type career path."

The golden light of the deity masked its facial expressions, so Dai Mubai didn't notice the subtle derision.

Li Si turning out like this is entirely your doing.

Hearing this, Dai Mubai scratched his head. "What's so embarrassing about a food-type chant? Can I see what his chant actually is?"

"That can be arranged."

The scene on the screen shifted.

Li Si appeared on the screen, smiling brightly. His smile was eerily similar to someone happily "eating peaches." Then, with his hands forming a heart shape, he cheerfully chanted:

"Here's some chewy, chewy, yummy-yummy Blue Silver Grass!~"

The tone was so overly sentimental that it practically oozed sugary sweetness.

Dai Mubai's mouth twitched slightly. It took him a moment to recover.

"This chant… doesn't it match Li Si's personality perfectly?"

Deity: "…"

"You wanted to laugh just now, didn't you?"

"No way! How could I?"

Dai Mubai vigorously shook his head, denying it. How could he laugh at his good brother? Never!

The deity continued:

"Your good brother Li Si is conflicted about the chant and is at a crossroads.

Press the left button, and Li Si will obtain an 800-year Mandala Snake spirit ring, successfully transitioning to a Control-type Spirit Master.Press the right button, and Li Si will obtain an 800-year Sky-Piercing Bamboo spirit ring, successfully transitioning to an Assault-type Spirit Master."

Hearing this, Dai Mubai stared at the table, noticing something unusual.

"What's the middle button for?"

Previously, there had always been only two options. Why was there a third button this time?

"Due to a bug in the previous system, Li Si was given an additional option as compensation."

Realization dawned on Dai Mubai. Ah, so this is a reward for Li Si!

The deity elaborated:

"Press the middle button, and Li Si will obtain an 800-year Strange Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum spirit ring. He will remain a Food-type Spirit Master."

"Click."

Without hesitation, Dai Mubai pressed the middle button.

Deity: "…"

"Control-type spirit masters are the core of the team. Assault-type spirit masters fight on the front lines—how dangerous is that?"

"With Li Si being my good brother, how could I bear to see him in danger?" Dai Mubai declared righteously, unable to suppress a sly smile at the corner of his lips.

"Isn't lacking combat ability the most dangerous thing?"

"No way!"

Deity: "…"

Douluo Continent (Parallel World):

Li Si was walking toward the Soul Hunting Forest, excited to "change careers."

He was tired of being a food-type spirit master. He'd decided it was time to switch to either the Control or Assault path.

Suddenly, Li Si froze mid-step. A strange feeling washed over him.

Shwoosh!

He inexplicably broke through his level 20 bottleneck and reached level 21!

"???"

How was this possible? You couldn't surpass level 20 without obtaining a spirit ring!

Confused, Li Si released his Blue Silver Grass martial spirit and activated his second spirit skill. The ability's effects immediately entered his mind, explaining the spirit ring's source and its purpose.

He stood there silently for a long moment, then retracted his martial spirit, tilted his head back, and looked at the sky.

Tears welled in his eyes, though he refused to let them fall.

"Lin Fan! You're unbelievable—you really deserve to die!!!"

(End of Chapter)