Flame Demon Ma Xiaotao

"Yaya, I heard a Food Type Soul Master was just chopping people with a sword. Hehe, so scary." Xiao Xiao smiled as she linked arms with Wang Qingya, swaying back and forth with a teasing look on her little face.

Of course, she knew who had been chopping people with a sword just now. After all, she had been there when Wang Qingya bought the Soul Tool.

As soon as her match ended, Xiao Xiao heard this explosive news. She immediately abandoned Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong and came to Zhou Huan's competition area to find her bestie.

After spending time with them recently, she had always felt that the class monitor and Wang Dong were acting strangely, as though they got along a little too well. It reminded her of the special kind of affection Zhou Huan had once explained to her.

Hiss~~~

Whenever Xiao Xiao thought of that, she could not help but sigh inwardly. What a waste of Wang Dong's devastatingly handsome face. But she was an upright and kindhearted girl, and she would never interfere in someone else's relationship.

So, it was better not to be a third wheel.

Besides, they had only just finished their matches when news of her bestie's glorious feat reached her. Of course she had to come over immediately and take a look.

Seeing Xiao Xiao's mischievous little expression, Wang Qingya could not help but laugh. "You little brat, are you asking for a beating? Be careful, or I'll use the Great Sword to chop up your Cauldron."

She had not expected something that had just happened to spread so quickly. Even people from other competition areas had heard about it?

Naturally, Xiao Xiao was not afraid at all. "Hehe, Yaya would never bear to hit me."

"You're the best at acting cute." Wang Qingya could not help rubbing Xiao Xiao's little head. It really was starting to feel more and more like raising a pet.

"Hiss~~" Zhou Huan shuddered beside them. "Can you two stop being so lovey-dovey? It's so hot out, yet you almost gave me a cold."

"..." Wen Xiaoshuai felt nothing about this.

"None of your business, hmph." Xiao Xiao gave an arrogant little snort. "But Zhou Huan, why did you name this sword the Great Sword? It doesn't sound very nice."

"Then let me ask you: is this sword big?"

"It's pretty big, bigger than ordinary swords." Xiao Xiao thought about it.

"Then, does it have an obvious effect for Qingya? Does it count as a treasure?"

"It does... I guess." Xiao Xiao nodded.

"There you have it. Such a big treasure, isn't that a Great Sword?"

"Although everything you said makes sense, I still feel like something is wrong." Xiao Xiao said seriously.

"Your little head doesn't have much capacity to begin with. Thinking too much won't help." Zhou Huan said as though it were only natural.

"Your brain capacity is the small one! Don't think I can't tell you're insulting me!" Xiao Xiao's little face puffed up with anger.

"When did I? I was merely stating a fact."

"You...!"

"Alright, alright. Is the name of a sword really worth the two of you arguing over?" Wang Qingya hurriedly interrupted them. Still, she was already used to it. Everyone usually bickered and messed around like this. Well, except Wen Xiaoshuai. Although he was much better than when they first met, he still spoke relatively little in public.

"Eh, it seems like something happened up ahead." Xiao Xiao suddenly said.

Zhou Huan sensed it as well. It was an incredibly powerful Flame Aura. As a Soul Master with an Ice Attribute, he felt it even more clearly.

The four quickly headed toward the small grove ahead.

Soon, they saw a girl dressed in red with a fiery figure looking down at Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong, who were slumped on the ground.

Anyone who saw this scene would know that the two on the ground had been taught a lesson by that woman.

But before Zhou Huan could speak, Xiao Xiao leaped in front of Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong. Seeing her teammates in such a miserable state, the little girl's sense of justice immediately flared up. She glared directly at the girl in red. "This is Shrek Academy. What are you trying to do?"

Seeing that small figure, Zhou Huan felt both gratified and helpless. He could only say that this was indeed Xiao Xiao!

Zhou Huan and the other two then walked over as well, standing beside Xiao Xiao.

Zhou Huan knew that the girl in red before them was Ma Xiaotao, and he also knew why Ma Xiaotao had come looking for Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong.

According to the Original Work, by the time someone discovered her, Ma Xiaotao had already finished probing them. Unable to draw out the Ice Attribute Soul Master who had suppressed her Evil Fire before, she would leave.

Because what she did not know was that there was no such Ice Attribute Soul Master in the first place.

Yet Ma Xiaotao had not left this time.

However, Zhou Huan was not afraid. Ma Xiaotao's Evil Fire had been temporarily suppressed by Tian Meng's finger, so she still had her reason. A clear-minded Ma Xiaotao would not possibly try to kill them.

At that moment, Ma Xiaotao ignored Xiao Xiao's question. Instead, she looked at Zhou Huan, her eyes even lighting up slightly. "You're an Ice Attribute Soul Master?"

After a pause, she muttered to herself, "Unfortunately, you're only a Soul Grandmaster. You definitely aren't that person from back then."

Zhou Huan was speechless. Was it because of his appearance that Ma Xiaotao had not left?

Ma Xiaotao continued staring at Zhou Huan. "I need you to do me a favor."

Without even thinking, Zhou Huan answered directly, "I refuse."

What kind of joke was this? He did not possess Extreme Ice. Helping Ma Xiaotao, who possessed Evil Fire and had the strength of a Soul Emperor, would leave him either dead or half-skinned.

So, even though Ma Xiaotao was an Inner Court Student and the disciple of Yan Shaozhe, the Martial Soul Department Dean, and even though her tone was full of an implication that refusal was not allowed, Zhou Huan still would not agree to help her.

However, Zhou Huan's decisive refusal had clearly angered Ma Xiaotao.

A trace of flames even filled Ma Xiaotao's eyes. "Do you know who I am? You dare refuse me?!"

Ma Xiaotao was proud. To put it bluntly, she was proud to the point of arrogance.

Part of that came from her personality, and part came from the long-term effects of the Evil Fire. As for which factor was greater, perhaps even Ma Xiaotao herself could not say.

However, facing a clear-minded Ma Xiaotao, Zhou Huan was not afraid no matter how angry she appeared. His tone remained calm. "I don't know who you are, but judging by your clothing, you must be an Inner Court Student. Still, you are the one asking me for help, and naturally, I have the right to refuse."

At his words, Ma Xiaotao narrowed her eyes slightly. A terrifying Flame Aura instantly erupted around her, and she flew straight at Zhou Huan!

Yet Zhou Huan's eyes held no fear. He did not even summon his Martial Soul, merely standing there quietly without moving.

Because he knew that with his current strength, he could not withstand even a single slap from Ma Xiaotao.

And this was Shrek. More importantly, Zhou Huan could see that Ma Xiaotao's eyes were calm and rational at the moment. She had not been consumed by the Evil Fire.

Ma Xiaotao might be irritable and unreasonable, but in her clear-headed state, she was not some Murderous Fiend, especially toward disciples of Shrek Academy.

Thus, Zhou Huan, who feared death, was utterly fearless at that moment!

However, just as Ma Xiaotao flew to within thirty centimeters of Zhou Huan, a White Streamer suddenly appeared and directly enveloped Ma Xiaotao's entire body!

Immediately afterward, the Flame Aura around Ma Xiaotao instantly went out, and her whole body was steadily pressed down to the ground by the white light.

Then, a beautiful woman in a Light Blue Dress appeared before everyone.

The woman's voice was gentle, yet brooked no argument. "Xiaotao, you've gone too far."

Upon seeing the person before her, Ma Xiaotao's anger instantly vanished. There was not the slightest hint of defiance on her face, nor any in her heart. "Yes, Senior Disciple Sister."

The newcomer was none other than Zhang Lexuan!

Zhang Lexuan nodded, then looked at Zhou Huan and the other three standing there, as well as Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong, who were slumped against a large tree. She said softly, "I'm sorry. Xiaotao went too far."

Then Zhang Lexuan turned to Ma Xiaotao again. "Come back with me."

After that, one became a White Streamer while the other transformed into red flames, and they vanished beyond the horizon.

Yet Zhang Lexuan's voice reached Zhou Huan's ears. "Don't blame Xiaotao. She would not truly do anything to you. She cannot help herself either. Also, congratulations on entering the Top 32."

At those words, Zhou Huan smiled.

"Who was that Senior Disciple Sister? She was so amazing." Xiao Xiao said with a dazed, worshipful expression.

"Mm." Wang Qingya nodded in agreement.

Wen Xiaoshuai said nothing, merely furrowing his brows thoughtfully.

At this moment, Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong supported each other as they stood up.

Huo Yuhao looked gratefully at Xiao Xiao and the others. "Thank you just now."

He was deeply moved. Before coming to Shrek, no one had ever been willing to stand in front of him and shield him from danger.

Later, he met Tang Ya and Beibei. After coming to Shrek, he met Wang Dong. Now, there were also Xiao Xiao, Zhou Huan, and the others. They all treated him very well.

He was also gradually beginning to like Shrek.

While Huo Gua was feeling moved, Wang Dong looked at Zhou Huan instead. "Zhou Huan, you're incredible." She knew how much pressure one had to endure when facing that crazy woman Ma Xiaotao head-on.

At that, Zhou Huan merely shook his head and said nothing.

He was not actually that incredible. He merely understood Ma Xiaotao's true situation better than anyone present. If it had been someone else, or somewhere else, he definitely would not have dared risk his life like that.

At this moment, Xiao Xiao spoke. "Class monitor, you don't need to be so polite. We're teammates, after all. By the way, why did that girl in red come looking for trouble with you?"

Before Huo Gua could speak, Wang Dong indignantly spoke up. "Who knows whether that crazy woman has something wrong with her brain! She said she was looking for some Hidden Ice Attribute Soul Master?!"

Zhou Huan continued, "Forget it, who cares about her! We should rest if we need rest and eat if we need eat. We still have matches this afternoon!"

Everyone nodded at those words. The competition really was the most important thing right now.

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