Chapter 88 Master and Disciple Dialogue
"Mmm~"
An irresistibly alluring moan escaped Ma Xiaotao's red lips. Just hearing it was enough to stir wicked thoughts in anyone. If coupled with her completely bare figure, few would have been able to withstand such temptation.
Unfortunately, at this moment, the room contained only Ma Xiaotao herself. No one was present to witness the scene.
After indulging briefly in the feeling of complete release, she gradually regained clarity. She quickly noticed her own nakedness and the crimson dress on the bed, now shredded into countless fragments.
A faint blush spread across her fair cheeks. She hurried to dress herself before sitting back down on the bed.
Her mind was a little dazed.
Ever since awakening her martial soul, she could not remember the last time she had felt such relief, as though a heavy burden had been lifted. It was like a severely near-sighted person suddenly regaining perfect vision, or someone long plagued by illness suddenly regaining health.
The abrupt disappearance of her evil fire made her feel as if she were dreaming.
"What exactly happened? Why did my evil fire suddenly go out of control and then vanish completely?" Ma Xiaotao lowered her head, staring at her hands with confusion in her eyes.
As her mind cleared further, fragments of memory replayed in her thoughts like a slideshow.
This helped her realize why she had suddenly felt the evil fire disappear and her body turn transparent and light.
"Yes… before, I ignored teacher's warnings. Under the backlash of the evil fire, I still forced myself to cultivate, which led to the corruption of my mind…"
"And then…" Ma Xiaotao pressed her forehead, struggling to recall. Memory fragments flashed one after another until they froze on a face filled with authority.
Golden hair, golden eyes…
The features became clearer. Ma Xiaotao fully remembered what had happened.
That stern, resolute face, the sight of three soul rings, and the white school uniform that represented the outer court.
An outer court student?
"It seems you are awake. Come out." A gentle voice entered her mind, startling her.
"Teacher!"
Ma Xiaotao pushed open the door and immediately saw Yan Shaozhe, standing at the window, his back to her, gazing at Sea God Lake.
"Xiaotao, you nearly caused a great disaster this time." Yan Shaozhe turned around, sighing softly as he spoke.
"I am sorry, teacher. Was it because of that outer court student? Is he all right?" Ma Xiaotao lowered her head in guilt. She did not know why, but if it had been any ordinary outer court student, she would not have cared even if they were crippled by her hand.
But when it came to Lin Yun, the question escaped her instinctively.
Perhaps it was because of that extreme cold that seemed to freeze her very soul. Lin Yun had indeed left a deep impression on her.
"Do not worry, he is unharmed. In fact, thanks to him, your evil fire has been completely suppressed. For the next half-year to a year, you can cultivate freely without fear." Yan Shaozhe shook his head, but a smile appeared on his face.
Just as he had suspected, extreme ice could suppress the Phoenix Evil Fire. After examining her, he confirmed that the flame within Ma Xiaotao had been firmly contained.
Though it was only a temporary measure, and the evil fire would eventually resurface like bamboo shoots after rain, this was still good news.
After all…
They had never managed even a temporary solution before, let alone anything permanent.
"Really? That's wonderful!" Ma Xiaotao exclaimed in delight, jumping up before quickly asking, "Teacher, how did he suppress my evil fire? Wasn't it said that only extreme ice could restrain my flame completely? Does he possess extreme ice himself?"
Faced with her rapid-fire questioning, Yan Shaozhe smiled helplessly. "Don't rush. One question at a time."
After a moment of thought, he replied, "As you saw, he did suppress your evil fire with extreme ice, but it isn't because he personally has that attribute. He keeps a companion soul beast—an Ice Jade Scorpion with the power of extreme ice. It was the attack from that scorpion that subdued your evil fire."
"Ice Jade Scorpion…" Ma Xiaotao murmured, shock flickering in her eyes.
Even if she was reckless and careless with her studies, she could never mistake such a legendary soul beast.
The rankings of the ten great ferocious beasts were practically required study. To know them, one had to know the races they came from. The seventh ranked, the Ice Emperor, came from the Ice Jade Scorpion clan.
(First was Di Tian, second the Evil Emperor, third the Snow Emperor, fourth Bi Ji, fifth the Myriad Beast King, sixth the Bear Monarch, seventh the Ice Emperor, eighth the Scarlet King, ninth Zi Ji, and tenth the Demon Spirit.)
Her eyes lit up. "Teacher, in that case, couldn't we ask him to hand over the Ice Jade Scorpion…"
"?" Yan Shaozhe tilted his head, staring at her with suspicion.
Had his disciple's brain been burned by the Phoenix Evil Fire? Did she think he hadn't considered that? If it were truly possible for Lin Yun to hand over the scorpion, he would have acted long ago.
Back during the freshman assessment two days earlier, when he first heard reports that Lin Yun kept such a beast, Yan Shaozhe had entertained the idea. But he quickly dismissed it.
Extreme strength paired with extreme ice—what did that imply?
He had no doubt that if he tried to seize it, the being behind Lin Yun, stronger even than himself, would ensure he learned a painful lesson.
If even he didn't dare think of it, how could his disciple be so bold?
"Stop. That's not something you should even consider. Best to never let such a thought cross your mind again!" Yan Shaozhe cut her off firmly with a wave of his hand.
Ma Xiaotao bit her lip and fell silent.
She couldn't understand why her teacher reacted so strongly. Was there really a force that even Shrek Academy dared not provoke? Why did Yan Shaozhe seem so wary of that outer court student?
Still, she wasn't foolish. Since her teacher had said no, then it was impossible.
"Then… if my evil fire flares up again, could I go to him for help?" Ma Xiaotao lifted her head, her tone tinged with hope.
After experiencing this state of clarity, she never wanted to return to that muddled agony again, with her heart and body scorched daily as if consumed by flames.
Not to mention…
It was terribly hard on her bedsheets—every few days, she needed a new set.
"I'll ask him for you when the time comes. That young man isn't so easy to deal with," Yan Shaozhe said.
(This chapter ends)
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