Once certain things were said aloud, everything became easier. This exchange turned the two from mere acquaintances who nodded at each other into friends. As for what kind of friends they were, that was hard to define.
But Ma Xiaotao seemed to have opened up, inexplicably sharing details of her daily life with Zhou Sichen.
For example, ever since awakening her Martial Soul, she had been tormented by Evil Fire. It had been somewhat better when she was young, with many ways to suppress it and ease the pain.
After breaking through level 30, however, there had been far fewer methods capable of suppressing it. Now that she had Zhou Sichen's Extreme Ice, he was practically a savior sent by heaven.
Ma Xiaotao also marveled at Zhou Sichen's strength. He was clearly not even level 40, yet he already possessed the strength to defeat her.
And now that Zhou Sichen had reached level 40, his three Contracted Soul Beasts had evolved to the ten-thousand-year level. Who knew how terrifyingly powerful he had become?
Fortunately, Ma Xiaotao still did not know that Zhou Sichen had defeated Han Ruoruo today. Otherwise, she would have been even more shocked and excited.
Zhou Sichen did not hide anything from Ma Xiaotao either. He patiently explained the peculiarities of his Book of Contracts Martial Soul, allowing her to clearly understand the gap between them...
The two chatted back and forth, and before they knew it, the sun had already set behind the western hills.
Seeing that it was getting late, Ma Xiaotao said somewhat embarrassedly, "Sorry for troubling you today. I had a great time talking with you. If you ever need my help in the future, just come find me."
Zhou Sichen smiled faintly. "I had a great time too. You don't seem to