Evil Fire Phoenix Ma Hongjun

At that moment, Ning Rongrong was also awakened. She sat up and asked, "Xiao-ge, what happened?"

"It should be that final upperclassman Dai Boss mentioned, Ma Hongjun. This guy wanted to eat Xiao Bai, and now he wants to teach me a lesson." Su Xiao explained.

Ning Rongrong's expression changed. She wrapped her arms around Su Xiao's arm. "Let me support you, Xiao-ge."

Su Xiao shook his head, then said to Ma Hongjun instead, "Let's fight over there. The loser doesn't get to eat."

Ma Hongjun snorted coldly. "A newcomer like you dares to make demands of me? You were flaunting your affection in front of me just now, so let's add another condition. If you lose, give me your girlfriend."

Ning Rongrong flew into a rage and glared fiercely at Ma Hongjun through gritted teeth.

"Let me make this clear first: Rongrong isn't my girlfriend. If you have the guts, go after her yourself, though I don't think you have much of a chance." As Su Xiao spoke, he walked out of Xiao Bai's nest.

Xiao Bai was still asleep. Having lived with humans for too long had dulled Xiao Bai's vigilance considerably. Especially when Su Xiao was nearby, Xiao Bai felt completely safe.

So when Su Xiao moved out of Xiao Bai's range, Xiao Bai suddenly opened its eyes and let out a puzzled cry.

"Xiao Bai, go back to sleep for a while. I'll go prepare something for you to eat." Su Xiao smiled.

Ma Hongjun stretched his muscles. "Newcomer, you're about to have nothing to eat yourself. Where are you going to find food for a soul beast?"

"Of course I have some." Su Xiao replied confidently. "Your portion will be just right for Xiao Bai."

Ma Hongjun was furious. He shouted in a low voice, "Martial Soul Possession!"

Scorching violet-red energy burst forth from his body. Feathers grew along his arms, his hands turned into claws, and the phantom of a fiery red phoenix appeared behind him.

As two yellow Soul Rings rose from beneath Ma Hongjun's feet, he shouted arrogantly, "Newcomer, your senior here has a top-tier fire-attribute Beast Martial Soul—the Phoenix. Two Soul Rings with the best possible configuration. It's not too late to beg for mercy."

Su Xiao curled his lip. "Then how about I show you mine? Martial Soul Possession!"

A golden halo enveloped Su Xiao. The Holy Light Dragon behind him completely suppressed Ma Hongjun's Phoenix in presence, and the dragon traits on Su Xiao's body looked far more impressive than Ma Hongjun's wild chicken.

Most importantly, three purple Soul Rings slowly rose from beneath Su Xiao's feet.

"Are you sure you still want to fight? Why not just admit defeat? Don't affect my breakfast." Su Xiao pretended to stretch lazily.

Ma Hongjun, who had been brimming with confidence, was so shocked his jaw nearly dropped to the ground.

Three Thousand-Year Soul Rings—he was even stronger than Dai Boss. How had the dean recruited such a monstrous freshman?

Dai Mubai rushed over in a single stride, smacked Ma Hongjun hard, and roared, "You fat idiot! You just provoked Tang San, and now you're trying to compete with Su Xiao? Are you looking to die? Can't you see those three Thousand-Year Soul Rings?!"

Ma Hongjun withdrew his Martial Soul and said aggrievedly, "I only just found out too!"

When Ning Rongrong saw Tang San, Xiao Wu, and Dai Mubai coming over together, she returned Su Xiao's coat to him.

"You two..." Xiao Wu mischievously pointed at Su Xiao and Ning Rongrong, then suddenly burst into laughter.

Ning Rongrong's face instantly turned red. "Xiao Wu, don't misunderstand. Xiao-ge and I aren't what you think."

"Oh, Xiao-ge! I've known that stinky Xiao for so many years, but this is the first time I've heard someone call him that." Xiao Wu teased.

Su Xiao shook his head helplessly and turned to leave.

Ning Rongrong hurried after him and asked, "Xiao-ge, are you angry?"

"No. Let's go to the cafeteria for breakfast. Xiao Bai should be hungry too, and Ma Hongjun's portion will be perfect for Xiao Bai." Su Xiao explained.

At that moment, Tang San and the other two suddenly dashed off.

"Do you really need to be in such a hurry just to eat breakfast?!" Su Xiao shouted.

As Dai Mubai sprinted away, he roared, "Fatty went to the cafeteria! If we don't get there soon, he'll lick all the plates clean!"

Su Xiao froze blankly, then suddenly realized that although Ma Hongjun had lost the bet to him, he had forgotten that Ma Hongjun, affected by Evil Fire, had no limit when it came to eating.

"Um, Rongrong, maybe we should go into town and buy something to eat. We should be able to make it back before class."

Ning Rongrong did not understand. "Xiao-ge, town is too far away. I don't eat much anyway, so let's just grab something simple at the cafeteria."

Su Xiao shook his head helplessly. "Rongrong, you don't understand. With Ma Hongjun in the cafeteria, there won't be any food left. Besides, going into town will be good training too. Haven't you heard? A Support Soul Master who can't run away isn't a good Soul Master."