While the incident involving Zhou Yi caused an uproar in the Outer Court, someone gradually awakened from unconsciousness within a Secret Chamber on Lakeheart Island in Sea God Lake at Shrek Academy.
"Mm..." The Red-clad Woman shifted slightly. Instinctively, she pressed her right hand against her chest and murmured, "So hot. How much longer is this Evil Fire going to burn?"
Gradually, she opened her eyes. Her irises were a light pink, the bloodshot color having completely faded. A trace of confusion appeared in her gaze. "Strange, why isn't it hot anymore?"
She abruptly flipped over and sat up, lowering her head to look herself over. Her clothes, which had originally been soaked through, were already completely dry.
She jumped off the bed and tore off the mask on her face, revealing a slightly pale melon seed face. She looked to be around twenty. Her facial features carried a certain chilliness, yet they could not conceal her breathtaking beauty. Standing straight, she revealed a full, soul-stirring figure, like a ripe Peach.
"You're awake." An aged voice sounded, followed by a long sigh. "Xiao Tao, you nearly caused a terrible disaster this time!"
Seeing that she had finally awakened, the White-robed Elder slowly rose to his feet. "You foolish girl, the other Elders and I have repeatedly told you not to rush your cultivation. We would help you find a way to suppress the Evil Fire. Why were you so unable to hold yourself back? Sigh."
As the old man spoke, he kept sighing. Though he was clearly reprimanding her, he did not sound particularly confident.
"Teacher, Elder Xuan should be back by now, right? He promised Mu En that he would return from the Far North Land within half a year, whether he found anything or not."
Ma Xiao Tao