Electrolux Awakens

Ma Xiaotao instinctively looked toward Chen Yuan, but Chen Yuan brushed past her as if nothing had happened.

It was as though that strange sensation had truly been nothing more than Ma Xiaotao's illusion.

Ever since her Martial Soul Awakening, Evil Fire had tormented her without respite. At first, Yan Shaozhe's light-attribute Soul Power had been enough to forcibly suppress it.

Later, she had needed Ice-Attribute Heavenly Treasures. Now, aside from Xu Sanshi, no one in the entire academy could help her suppress her Evil Fire.

But as Ma Xiaotao's rank rose, Xu Sanshi's ability to suppress her Evil Fire had become less and less effective.

The last time Ma Xiaotao's Evil Fire had gone out of control, an unknown ice-attribute Soul Master had accidentally suppressed it, allowing her to spend the most comfortable three months she had experienced since her Martial Soul Awakening.

At present, the academy could not find even the slightest trace of that mysterious ice-attribute Soul Master. Ma Xiaotao felt that person had to be connected to Huo Yuhao, whom she had attacked.

That was why she had been so desperate to find Huo Yuhao.

So here was the question: the Inner Court clearly had Ling Luochen, an ice-attribute Soul Master. Why did Ma Xiaotao not seek her out?

Wasn't it because of Ma Xiaotao's pathetic little pride? Besides, helping Ma Xiaotao suppress her Evil Fire would delay Ling Luochen's own cultivation.

Ling Luochen did not possess Ultimate Ice. She could not possibly emerge unscathed from Ma Xiaotao's Evil Fire like Huo Yuhao could.

Moreover, helping Ma Xiaotao suppress her Evil Fire brought no benefits at all. Huo Yuhao had received nothing in the original story.

As far as Chen Yuan knew, Xu Sanshi had not received anything over all these years either.

All he could say was that Yan Shaozhe was truly stingy. He did not want to give up anything, and Ma Xiaotao was exactly the same. Neither had ever considered what compensation they ought to give those who helped suppress her Evil Fire.

Besides, since Ma Xiaotao herself knew her Evil Fire was powerful and that cultivation would cause problems, why did she keep cultivating?

Because she was a genius? Then what if she lost control and killed someone? Did those people deserve to be treated as expendable materials by her?

If someone could not control their own power, they should not cultivate! Did she not even understand such a simple principle?

"What's wrong, Sister Xiaotao?"

Xu Sanshi noticed that Ma Xiaotao's gaze had locked onto Chen Yuan and hurriedly explained.

"Sister Xiaotao, that's my roommate. The girl beside him is his girlfriend."

Clearly, Xu Sanshi had misunderstood something. But whether he had or not, he could not possibly stand by and watch Ma Xiaotao set her sights on his brother.

And Xiao Xiao beside him made a fine shield. Their Martial Soul Fusion Skill could not be exposed, or at least, others could not learn of it from him. So Xu Sanshi chose to call them boyfriend and girlfriend.

In Xu Sanshi's eyes, Chen Yuan and Xiao Xiao possessed a Martial Soul Fusion Skill. It was only a matter of time before they got together.

At the same time, this relationship was the best fit for the current situation. Xu Sanshi truly did not believe Ma Xiaotao would have the nerve to steal someone else's boyfriend.

Ma Xiaotao furrowed her brows but said nothing more. After all, the Outer Court allowed students to pursue relationships freely.

"Heh, a senior student tricking a freshman. Scum."

Hearing that, Xu Sanshi secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

If Ma Xiaotao really had any ideas about Chen Yuan, Chen Yuan would probably be furious to death, right?

After all, the three of them in the dorm had complained about Ma Xiaotao plenty of times before, and Chen Yuan had held the deepest grudge.

Still, it was understandable. Anyone would probably be angry if their luxurious single dorm room had been turned into a room for three, especially when the person responsible had not even offered a single apology.

"Brother Chen Yuan, why do you think that Inner Court senior was looking for Yuhao?"

"I don't know. But if possible, stay away from that person in the future."

"Why?"

Although Ma Xiaotao's tone and manner had made Xiao Xiao uncomfortable, she still had a strong filter when it came to Shrek. In fact, the entire continent probably had a filter when it came to Shrek.

Even Xu Tianran, far away in Sun Moon, had said that he wanted to further his studies at Shrek Academy. Shrek devotees truly existed everywhere across the continent.

"That person just now is a lunatic, someone who could go mad at any moment. For your own safety, you'd better stay away from her."

"Mm-hm, I'll listen to you, Brother Chen Yuan."

Xiao Xiao raised three fingers and solemnly promised Chen Yuan. She knew that she had not been at Shrek Academy for long and certainly did not know as much as Chen Yuan did.

Sea God Lake shimmered with rippling waves as moist air mixed with fresh breezes rushed toward them.

This was currently the largest artificial lake on the Douluo Continent. Though it was man-made, the water of Sea God Lake was exceptionally clear.

The clear lake water reflected the azure sky, dyeing the entire Sea God Lake blue.

Because the weather was rather hot, a faint mist hung over the lake. But as evening approached, much of the mist had already dispersed.

If one looked carefully, one could still make out the outlines of several buildings on Sea God Island at the lake's center.

"Brother Chen Yuan, that tree is so huge! I heard that's Sea God Island, and Shrek's Inner Court is up there, right?"

"That's right. That's Sea God Island. The towering tree on the island is called the Golden Tree. Most of the Inner Court people live on the island, and the accommodations there are far better than in the Outer Court."

"How much better?"

"According to one of Bei Bei's older sisters, every Inner Court disciple has their own little villa. Most importantly, they have private bathrooms."

"That's amazing! Oh, right, I heard that Shrek's higher-ups are all great figures at the Title Douluo level. I wonder if I'll ever get the chance to meet any of them besides Dean Yan."

Shrek's reputation was immense throughout the continent.

For the original Three Douluo Kingdoms, Shrek had helped them win the war when Sun Moon launched its invasion.

That was how the Douluo Continent had retained its name. Otherwise, the land beneath their feet would likely have long since been renamed the Sun Moon Continent.

"You've met them before."

"Huh? Brother Chen Yuan, when did I meet them?"

Xiao Xiao was full of surprise at Chen Yuan's words.

When had she met Shrek's higher-ups?

How did she not know that?

Xiao Xiao tilted her head in confusion at Chen Yuan, hoping he could give her the answer.

"The Beast Pen. Gong Changlong, Elder Gong. He's a Title Douluo."

"Elder Gong is a Title Douluo?!" Xiao Xiao was momentarily at a loss. "I... I did okay last time, right? I didn't disappoint Elder Gong, did I?"

"Wait, Elder Gong is already a Title Douluo, then that old man at the entrance..."

"That's right, he's also a Title Douluo. You didn't think Shrek would let an ordinary old man lie around there every day, did you?"

Chen Yuan did not think he was wrong. A Limit Douluo was also a Title Douluo, and the Sea God Pavilion Master was also an Elder.

Xiao Xiao felt as though her world had collapsed. She had originally thought Gong Changlong merely held some sort of administrative position at the academy.

Gong Changlong truly did not resemble any of the great figures she had imagined.

She had never expected Gong Changlong, who looked so fiery and energetic, to actually be a Title Douluo and one of Shrek's higher-ups.

What concerned Xiao Xiao even more was the old man at the entrance.

Now Xiao Xiao understood just how treacherous people could be. Why would a big shot with nothing to do lie around at the entrance to a beginner village?

For a time, Xiao Xiao felt that her mind could barely process all the information she had just received. By the time she returned to the dorm, she was completely dazed.

As soon as he returned to the dorm, just as expected, he was the only one there again.

If Bei Bei and Xu Sanshi ever quietly stayed in the dorm to cultivate, Chen Yuan would think he had fallen into an illusion.

"Young friend, this old man's remnant soul has temporarily stabilized. Might you lend this old man the Gold of Life?"

At that moment, Chen Yuan felt as if his heart had stopped beating.

That voice—he had been waiting for it for a long time!