Zhang Lexuan: Xiaotao Had Fallen in Love

On Sea God Lake, the ice crystals beneath Chen Feng's feet supported a man and a woman.

After saying those words, Ma Xiaotao's mind had completely shut down.

Her exquisite, beautiful face was flushed crimson, and her delicate body burned with heat. Her beautiful red eyes stared at Chen Feng with a sense of reckless resignation. "Chen Feng, just tell me straight—do you agree or not?"

Although Chen Feng did not know why Ma Xiaotao was being so proactive, looking at her now, it was hard to say what the humiliated and furious Ma Xiaotao might do if he refused.

For all he knew, her love might turn to hatred, and she might hold a grudge against him. Wouldn't all his previous efforts have been for nothing?

Naturally, Chen Feng would not play coy. With Ma Xiaotao assisting his cultivation, his cultivation speed would directly double.

How could Chen Feng possibly refuse such a wonderful thing?

Looking at the alluring, lovely face so close before him, Chen Feng said nothing. He took Ma Xiaotao's slender jade-like hand and soothed her embarrassed agitation. "Then, Senior Sister Xiaotao, I'll go to your room to cultivate tonight..."

With that, Chen Feng held Ma Xiaotao's soft little hand and headed toward Sea God Island, forming ice crystals with every step.

Ma Xiaotao let Chen Feng hold her hand and followed him across the ice crystals he had condensed. Her mood gradually calmed.

Under the sunlight, Sea God Lake looked incomparably clear. Its azure waters were pure blue, deep blue, and gentle and elegant blue.

Fine ripples rose and fell across the lake's surface, which resembled blue brocade, like the bright autumn eyes of a young girl. It reflected the blue sky, white clouds, and lush green trees lining the shore.

Ma Xiaotao looked at Sea God Lake, then at Chen Feng's handsome face. All her shyness faded. The hand Chen Feng held shifted slightly, and their fingers intertwined, fitting even more tightly together...

Before long, Chen Feng and Ma Xiaotao arrived at Sea God Island.

Sea God Island appeared to cover only around two square kilometers. Rather than being flat, it resembled a small mountain, with all manner of pavilions and towers built upon it.

Ma Xiaotao said to Chen Feng, "Come on, Chen Feng. I'll take you to see Senior Sister. The Inner Courtyard disciples have great benefits..."

After saying that, Ma Xiaotao briskly pulled Chen Feng toward the registration area for Inner Courtyard disciples.

As they walked along, Sea God Island was exceptionally quiet, as though no one lived there at all. Everything was peaceful and leisurely, like a paradise beyond the world.

The pavilions and towers hidden among the towering vegetation were beautiful and elegant. Nearly all the plants here had existed for at least a thousand years. Some trees were even over a hundred meters tall. Walking through the paths between them, not only was the air fresh, but their view was also obscured.

In less than half the time it took to drink a cup of tea, Chen Feng and Ma Xiaotao arrived beneath a two-story building.

Then Ma Xiaotao pulled Chen Feng inside.

The moment he entered, Chen Feng saw a beautiful woman sitting upright in a chair. She appeared to be around twenty-five or twenty-six years old, and her long black hair fell all the way to her waist.

Her exquisite face was fair and flawless. Other than her thumbs, her remaining eight fingers were interlocked, her thumbs pressed together as they rested quietly upon her crossed legs. Her tranquil, gentle temperament was unforgettable at first sight.

As Chen Feng looked at her, the woman also opened her bright, wise black eyes.

"Senior Sister." Ma Xiaotao respectfully addressed the woman as Senior Sister.

Within the Inner Courtyard, Ma Xiaotao bore the title Flame Fiend.

The only person who could earn such respect from Ma Xiaotao was naturally Zhang Lexuan, the undisputed chief senior disciple of the Inner Courtyard.

Exceptionally gifted, she had created history in Shrek Academy's nearly three thousand years. At only twenty-five years old this year, she was already an eight-ring Soul Douluo-level powerhouse.

Before Zhang Lexuan, Ma Xiaotao was merely a little girl.

"Xiaotao, you're here. This must be the new Junior Brother joining the Inner Courtyard, right? Hello, my name is Zhang Lexuan. You may call me Senior Sister." A gentle smile appeared on Zhang Lexuan's face.

Before Chen Feng arrived, Mu En had spoken with her.

He had also told her that the academy would likely bypass her and groom Chen Feng as the next generation's Sea God Pavilion Master.

It had to be known that Zhang Lexuan had originally been the successor to become the next generation's Sea God Pavilion Master.

If someone narrow-minded learned that her position as successor had been taken away, she would probably even harbor murderous thoughts.

Yet Zhang Lexuan felt not the slightest dissatisfaction. She was only happy that the academy's future would have an even more gifted successor.

Zhang Lexuan said to Chen Feng, "Junior Brother Chen Feng, I've prepared a room for you. Your residence is the second building east of Sea God Pavilion. Also, take this Storage Soul Tool. It contains the key to the building, the Inner Courtyard uniform, your identity badge, a VIP card, and pills for daily cultivation..."

Zhang Lexuan took out a blue crystal ring Storage Soul Tool and handed it to Chen Feng, then carefully explained the Inner Courtyard's arrangements to him.

Chen Feng listened to Zhang Lexuan's explanation and nodded.

However, Ma Xiaotao, standing beside him, immediately spoke up upon hearing Zhang Lexuan's words.

"Senior Sister, why did you arrange a residence for Chen Feng?" Ma Xiaotao asked doubtfully.

Zhang Lexuan looked at the confused Ma Xiaotao and became confused herself. Shouldn't a residence have been arranged?

Clearly, Mu En had not told Zhang Lexuan about Sea God Pavilion trying to bring Chen Feng and Ma Xiaotao together. After all, ahem, the big shots of Sea God Pavilion would not deliberately mention such matters.

Ma Xiaotao was straightforward by nature and said whatever came to mind. Clearly, she had not thought it through before casually asking.

Zhang Lexuan looked at Ma Xiaotao in confusion and was just about to ask a question.

Chen Feng smiled and said, "It's fine, Senior Sister. This is an agreement between Sister Xiaotao and me. I probably won't stay in that residence very often."

Upon hearing Chen Feng's words, Ma Xiaotao shyly lowered her head. 〃〃

Seeing Ma Xiaotao suddenly turn shy instead of acting as bold and carefree as usual, Zhang Lexuan immediately understood something.

Her peerlessly beautiful face, which had worn a gentle, tranquil smile, turned to shock. This... Xiaotao, can Junior Brother Chen Feng's small frame withstand the torment of an Evil Fire Phoenix female Soul Emperor like you?

Under her Senior Sister's astonished scrutiny of both herself and Chen Feng, Ma Xiaotao shyly grabbed Chen Feng and turned to run.

Before Chen Feng was dragged away, he waved at Zhang Lexuan. "See you later, Senior Sister!"

Watching Ma Xiaotao flee, Zhang Lexuan burst out laughing. Ma Xiaotao had always possessed a fiery temper in the Inner Courtyard.

Her stunningly beautiful face had always been extremely cold toward male students. Whenever someone displeased her, she would raise her delicate fists and beat them up. This was the first time Zhang Lexuan had ever seen her so shy.

Zhang Lexuan smiled and thought, Looks like Xiaotao had found someone she liked. She had fallen in love.

Seeing Ma Xiaotao's face bloom like a peach blossom as she finally began to look like a young woman, Zhang Lexuan felt happy for her, though a hint of bitterness arose in her heart...

Ma Xiaotao finally stopped after running all the way home...

The second chapter was under review. The next one would be coming shortly.