Chapter 261: A Test Beyond Limits

In front of that mischievous mirror, everyone behaved in the most ridiculous ways. Some performed acrobatics, some imitated the barks of pets like cats and dogs, some rolled around on the ground, and even some uncles did pole dancing… It was too much for Ye Feng to take in. He sighed to himself, “Damn, it seems my task is the simplest…”

Ten minutes passed, and many more people passed the test. Some chose to stay and watch, while others stepped into the mirror to proceed to the next level. Ye Feng noticed that the happiest ones were the Holy Maiden and the Sect Master of the Flower Sect—they danced closely together for ten whole minutes, showing no sign of stopping. Su Mo’s imitation, on the other hand, appeared stiff and clumsy no matter how you looked at it.

Ye Feng knew that if she couldn’t let go like that, she definitely wouldn’t pass the test. Sure enough, after ten minutes, she had a frustrated expression on her face. “Hey, just treat it as a game—let go!” Ye Feng reminded her.

Su Mo glared at him fiercely in response. At that moment, Fat and the others also completed their tasks and walked over to Ye Feng with smiling faces, continuing to watch the others’ actions. Tie Man, who had been knocked away earlier, now stood in front of a mirror, dressed in tatters, his face pale, yet he remained motionless. He stood there untouched for ten whole minutes, his expression growing increasingly ugly. No one knew what he saw in the mirror.

Ye Feng and the others enjoyed watching the farce. Before the next round of testing began, Su Mo glared at Ye Feng again before turning to look at the mirror. Soon, she walked toward him in a rhythmic pace, writhing her body around him. Ye Feng finally understood why her movements had seemed so unnatural earlier—since the mirror required her to center herself, that’s why she looked so upset.

At this point, Su Mo didn’t care about anything else. She danced passionately in front of Ye Feng, stirring his emotions. The dance lasted nearly ten minutes before she stopped, turned behind him, and slowly moved one hand from his waist up to his chest, then rested her cheek against his back.

Ye Feng’s heart rate immediately accelerated. He felt the urge to grab that small hand and pull her into his arms. He strongly suppressed this urge, knowing that if he did, Su Mo’s ten-minute performance would be a waste of time, and she might even slap him hard.

Su Mo slowly moved around to Ye Feng’s front, looked up at him, and her eyes, filled with a hint of confusion, showed a struggle before she finally kissed his lips.
Ye Feng slowly closed his eyes, savoring those warm and soft lips. After a long while, they parted. Su Mo’s face was flushed red, while Fat and the others made strange noises and cheered loudly.
Su Mo’s face turned even redder as she lowered her head, avoiding eye contact with Ye Feng and the others.
“Enough, enough,” Ye Feng said, silencing the crowd. “It’s time for us to leave…”
At that moment, a deep male voice came from the void of the palace: “The first challenge is the Mirror Game. There are three attempts; only those who pass can move on to the next level. Those who fail all three times will be swallowed by the mirror and sealed there forever, unable to enter the cycle of rebirth.”
It was only after the third attempt began that everyone understood the rules of the game. Those who had failed twice immediately looked worried.
“The three attempts in the game—the first one is the easiest, with increasing difficulty thereafter. Those who give up the first two attempts will face a test beyond their psychological limits on the third try…”
“Uh, this sounds interesting!” Ye Feng and the others stopped preparing to leave. “How about we stay and watch?”
“I think we shouldn’t miss this chance!” Fat said with a mischievous smile.
Everyone’s gaze fell on Tie Man, clearly eager to see what would happen next.
Tie Man’s expression grew even more grim. He knew that if he didn’t complete the task soon, he might be trapped here forever. He glared fiercely at Dil, “Damn it, no matter what happens later, you better cooperate with me. If not for you, I wouldn’t have agreed to come to this hellhole!”
Dil, who had already passed the test, felt a chill in his heart, sensing an unease.
Just then, another voice came from the void.
“Last chance—make the most of it. The game—starts now!”
As soon as the voice faded, Ye Feng and the others saw Tie Man turn with a flattering expression, looking at Dil, then walking toward him step by step. His posture even had a hint of a coquettish woman’s grace, with a touch of shyness in his eyes.
“Damn, this is really tough…” Fat couldn’t help but praise him just by seeing that expression and walking style.

“Mm, mm…” The others nodded in unison, eyes fixed on him.
Tie Man’s behavior at this moment undoubtedly terrified Dil. He wanted to run away, but thinking of the warning he had just received, he hesitantly stood still, afraid to move. He had no idea what would happen next, but he knew for sure it wouldn’t be anything good.
“Honey, will you marry me and come home with me?” Tie Man stepped forward and suddenly knelt down on one knee.
“Uh…” When these words reached the ears of those present, everyone’s mind went blank.
Dil stared in horror at Tie Man kneeling before him. His brain immediately sent a reflexive command to shake his head, and he obeyed without hesitation.
“Will you marry me and come home with me?” Tie Man’s voice grew even softer, sending chills down everyone’s spine.
Dil saw tears glistening in Tie Man’s eyes as he knelt before him—his pitiful appearance was portrayed to the fullest.
“Wow, Oscar-worthy!” Bernard on Ye Feng’s shoulder couldn’t help but exclaim. “If this uncle went to Earth to act, he’d definitely win all the acting awards.”
Ye Feng nodded vigorously too. For a man to make such an expression was beyond the word “fierce” to describe.
Dil struggled for a moment before ultimately shaking his head.
“I can do laundry, cook, give massages, and even keep the bed warm…” Tie Man put on a cute expression. If a little girl made such a face, it would be irresistible, but when a man did it, it became somewhat hard to accept. Yet Tie Man’s expression didn’t seem forced; it seemed natural, making Su Mo and the other girls shine with admiration.
Lilith, on the other hand, stared at him in a daze.
“Lilith, what’s wrong?” Gunan, who was beside her, noticed her odd behavior.
“Nothing. It’s just that he used to use this same expression to lull us to sleep…” Lilith’s expression was tinged with nostalgia.
Dil knew that if things continued like this, Tie Man would definitely keep pressing him. With his numb scalp, he nodded in agreement.
“Honey, you finally agreed!” Tie Man suddenly pulled Dil into his arms and rubbed his stubble against Dil’s cheek forcefully.
Tears streamed down Dil’s face as he cursed inwardly, “It’s your fault you failed the test. Why drag me into this…”

Hearing the sound of his bones deforming as Tie Man wrapped his arms around his waist, he immediately cried out, “It hurts, it hurts…”
“I’m sorry, I hurt you. I’ll be more careful from now on. I’ll be gentle,” Tie Man quickly released his grip. “To show my apologies, dear, let me perform a dance for you…”
“Uh…” Before Dil could react, he saw Tie Man start twisting his body in front of him. His movements were even more skillful than Su Mo’s earlier performance.
After circling the tearful Dil once, Tie Man slowly walked up to him, looking aggrieved. “Dear, it seems you’re not very satisfied with my performance. To make you happy, I have to use my ultimate trick…”
“Ultimate trick…” Ye Feng and the others looked on expectantly. If twisting like this wasn’t considered an ultimate trick, then what would be? They were all puzzled.
Only Lilith, with a slightly flushed face, turned away. She seemed to know something.
And indeed, that ultimate trick was extraordinary—because Tie Man began to undress while twisting his body…
Dil stared in horror at what was happening, wondering if he might develop psychological issues after this experience.
“Well, I admit, this does count as an ultimate trick!” Fat supported his chin with one hand and nodded seriously. “It’s the first time I’ve seen a man do a striptease…”
“Not suitable for children…” Ye Feng covered Xiao Yu and Xiao Bei’s eyes.
“Lilith, what’s wrong?” Gunan felt that Lilith seemed off. Usually, she loved this kind of show, but today she seemed out of it.
“Nothing…” Lilith shook her head helplessly. “When we were kids and fought, he also did this kind of dance… I just find it somewhat familiar…”
“Uh…” Everyone looked at Tie Man speechlessly. They never expected this guy to go to such extremes just to please a child…
Time passed by, and Tie Man had fewer and fewer clothes on him… Finally, after ten long minutes, he took off his last piece of clothing.
He immediately put on his clothes with a serious expression and snapped, “Damn it! Couldn’t you just refuse from the start? If you had refused, none of this would have happened!!! You made me lose face!”

“How can I refuse when you keep asking like this?” Dil said in a plaintive voice, “Besides, I’m the victim, right…”
“What did you say?”
“Nothing, I didn’t say anything…”