Chapter 9: Suppressing the Evil Flames and Ma Xiaotao's Spiritual Power Surge
At that moment, Ma Xiaotao's evil flames surged once more, flooding her body and piercing straight into her consciousness.
Ji Lin could do nothing but pour all his strength into suppressing them! His ultimate ice formed a frozen wall, encasing the flames of corruption and blocking their invasion for the time being, preventing them from further consuming Ma Xiaotao.
"Don't be afraid! I'll suppress it," Ji Lin reassured her calmly.
But Ma Xiaotao couldn't hear him anymore—the evil flames were far too overwhelming, drowning her mind in chaos.
Ji Lin's thoughts raced. If this continued, Ma Xiaotao would undoubtedly become the final victim!
He had to deal with these corrupt flames first.
The problem was, he couldn't move freely, and the evil fire was every bit as fierce as his ice. How could he possibly disperse it with only his own cultivation?
"No… I must find a way, fast."
Struggling to steady himself, Ji Lin forced his mind into focus, searching desperately for a method to save Ma Xiaotao.
He knew her condition was at its most critical. If the evil fire truly erupted and slipped out of control, not even he would be able to withstand it—and the consequences would be disastrous.
Thus, Ji Lin had no choice but to summon once again the power of the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm.
The moment he called upon it, Ji Lin transformed completely.
With his immense spiritual force, the ice wall he had just created strengthened tenfold, sealing the evil flames completely and preventing even the slightest escape.
What's more, under the relentless pressure of his ultimate ice, the flames of corruption gradually began to wither.
Half an hour passed…
Ji Lin never expected that helping Ma Xiaotao suppress her evil fire would bring such astonishing benefits!
His soul power surged upward; what would normally take others years of bitter cultivation, he had accomplished within mere hours—perhaps even less!
At this pace, once he obtained his second soul ring—even without relying on the Ice Silkworm's strength—he would already be able to surpass Bai Bai!
"Elder Sister, could you check your soul power and see if there are any changes?"
Ji Lin suddenly asked.
Ma Xiaotao's beautiful eyes gleamed, and she gave a gentle nod.
Her mind shifted slightly, and in the next moment, an invisible wave spread outward from her body.
As her soul power erupted at full force, the entire room filled with overwhelming fluctuations of spirit energy.
It was clear that her spiritual power had increased!
Ma Xiaotao slowly opened her eyes, and a trace of joy appeared on her beautiful face. "I feel my spiritual power has risen to level 70! This is incredible!"
She had no idea how much Ji Lin had affected her body.
She vividly remembered that deep within her soul, there was something like a black hole, devouring all her spiritual energy and plunging her into a deep sleep.
Then, a burning aura suddenly erupted within her, spreading instantly across every inch of her skin.
This fiery energy—including Ji Lin's spiritual power—had become her own, though she hadn't cultivated it herself; it had been transferred through Ji Lin's absolute ice.
Thanks entirely to Ji Lin, this rapid improvement was possible.
Not only had her spiritual energy moved, but it had increased by two levels, reaching level 70.
If she were to obtain even a single soul ring, she would become a true spiritual sage!
Ma Xiaotao felt elated at this thought.
She hadn't expected that this young man, seemingly ordinary with relatively low spiritual power, would not only suppress her evil flames but also enhance her spiritual strength!
She was deeply grateful to Ji Lin.
"What's your name, boy?"
Ma Xiaotao asked Ji Lin with a smile.
"My name is Ji Lin. I'm a new student at the Outer Court. May I know your name?"
Ji Lin's respect and good mood were evident, as he spoke politely.
"Ji Lin!"
Ma Xiaotao repeated his name, touching her chin as she stared at him. "You're very capable; I will remember you. My name is Ma Xiaotao, a student of the Inner Court. If anyone ever bullies you in the future, just tell them my name, and I'll help you settle it!"
"And you should visit the Inner Court often in the future…"
In the end, Ma Xiaotao looked a little embarrassed, her beautiful face flushed red.
My god! It seemed the real goal wasn't the wine at all—it was the mountains and rivers, wasn't it?
"By the way, I think your power is a bit weak. I have two spirit pills here; they should be effective for you!"
As she said this, Ma Xiaotao took out two green pills from her Spirit Guide and handed them to Ji Lin.
Could these really be spirit pills?
Ji Lin took them, astonished.
These pills were extremely valuable—not only could they significantly enhance spiritual power, but they also purified the tendons and marrow, making them highly sought-after by many Spirit Masters.
Naturally, their price was steep; each cost 10,000 spirit gold coins, and they were often sold at a premium.
He hadn't expected Ma Xiaotao to be so generous, giving him two at once—equivalent to 20,000 spirit gold coins!
In reality, the Inner Court students had far more abundant resources than the Outer Court.
Within the Inner Court, the core students of the Partner Academy were trained meticulously, and whenever they encountered exceptionally talented individuals, the academy would dedicate all its resources to nurturing them.
This was one of the reasons the Partner Academy had endured for thousands of years!
"Alright! I'll be leaving now. See you later!"
Ma Xiaotao handed the mysterious spirit pills to Ji Lin and waved goodbye.
Under the scorching heat of the Phoenix Fire, the surrounding ice walls completely vanished without a trace.
Wang Dong'er suddenly felt a sharp pain surge through her body.
In the dormitory for new students…
When she opened her eyes, she found herself lying on the bed in her room, while Ji Lin sat beside her, watching her intently.
She blinked in surprise and asked, "You… what do you want to do?"
Startled, Wang Dong'er twisted her body quickly to the other side.
Ji Lin gave a faint, almost innocent smile. "Nothing, I just wanted to show a little concern for you!"
"Really?"
Wang Dong'er sat up slowly, though a wave of dizziness weighed heavily on her head.
She asked hesitantly, doubt and suspicion clouding her heart: "Did… something happen to us at Poseidon Lake? Why am I here?"
She remembered clearly: after having breakfast with Ji Lin, she had accompanied him to Poseidon Lake, where they faced a massive fireball hurtling toward them at terrifying speed… and after that, everything was a blur.
And now, here she was, waking up suddenly in the dormitory!