90 Eye of Meng

Not being able to hide his embarrassment, "Mei'er! I am a changed man!" shouting with indignation trying to convince everyone that heard.

Gao Shen could not deny the fact that he loathed studying before, but by the time he started being serious with his cultivation, he also became interested in other knowledge.

He was more particular with brain challenges Fa Li gaves as this senior of his enjoyed such games to pass the time.

With that, Fa Li pulled out an orb that's as big as his head from his storage ring. It's unclear what's really inside the orb. It showed different images every second.

There were clouds with glitter like thunder sparks. Then it will change after a moment to a bright sky with leaves falling from it. The next change showed it's snowing but there were rainbows as well in its skies.

Gao Lan Mei was curiously staring at the orb, finding it a unique work. Strange as well. 'I like this.'

By memory, this orb is called 'Eye of Meng'. Things happening inside the orb was like a dream, unpredictable, but still predictable. For the user, it could dream happiness or vice versa, his worst nightmare.

"The first one to find the same orb wins." He said with a wide smile then continuing, "Place both your right hands on it when I say 'start'. You can just remove your hand when you want to give up as well or if you want just to brag that you already won." Giving Gao Lan Mei a wink.

With a frown, "Senior, your money is supposed to be on me. Remember?" Gao Shen mused, sulking as it seems Fa Li is now siding with Gao Lan Mei. 'Why is it that I feel the senior thinks I already lost.'

"Hahaha! Of course. How can I forget?" Just laughing it off. Then added, "The time limit is when someone wins or when I feel it's time to let go."

Curiously asking, "Senior, there is only one of these there right?" that was a stupid question. How could it be a challenge if that were the case?"

"That's for you to find out." Fa Li grinned at him. Paying his attention to Wang Li, "You have any problem with this?" he asked.

Shaking his head, "No." At first, the bet was just a kid's game to him. Now, he was more interested to learn more about Gao Lan Mei's capabilities.

This round would take time, he would not be surprised if the result was a draw.

Brain games do not only apply to simple question and answer challenges. As a cultivator, or a being as a whole, the ability to discern the truth versus the lie is an advantage for survival.

If the Eye of Meng showed someone their most wonderful dream, would he drift to the illusion and be addicted to the fake pleasure the orb provided or turn his back, let go of his hands on the orb and face the reality head on?

This challenge tested mainly the will of the individual. Was he strong enough to face reality regardless of how hard it was? It's always easier for anyone to just pretend anyway.

As a Bai Hu inner disciple, Gao Shen was aware of the Eye of Meng. He was nervous, to be honest, of what he would see. This was already more than the bet. He could feel that the seniors were already testing him as well.

Did he need to win? Of course, not because he would lose face to Gao Lan Mei, but because it will show that his will and knowledge with reality was not enough.

Gao Shen was just thinking too much really. Fa Li chose the Eye of Meng on a whim because it was plainly fun to use and it would serve its purpose for this round.