Yan Shaozhe played matchmaker, Ma Xiaotao wanted to get to Dai Huabin first

Ma Xiaotao kept her head down and didn't say anything, but her ears were visibly red.

Ma Xiaotao naturally recognized Dai Huabin; she had witnessed him apologizing to Xue Qingyao when she visited Dai Huabin's dormitory last time.

He's really handsome.

But that's a completely different matter from getting married.

Just as Ma Xiaotao was about to speak, Yan Shaozhe changed the subject.

"However... your rash attack on Xue Qingyao has caused considerable trouble for this plan."

Ma Xiaotao's expression changed.

Of course she remembered that incident.

When she learned that Xue Qingyao was the Ultimate Ice, she wanted to ask Xue Qingyao to help suppress her Evil Fire. However, Xue Qingyao refused, Ma Xiaotao took the initiative to provoke Xue Qingyao but was defeated in one blow.

Ma Xiaotao was stunned.

"That Xue Qingyao is no simple character."

Yan Shaozhe's tone was very serious.

"Moreover, she and Dai Huabin had an extremely good relationship and were inseparable."

Your previous actions might have already made Dai Huabin have a negative opinion of you."

Ma Xiaotao bit her lip.

She admitted that she had acted recklessly that time.

After about ten seconds of silence, Ma Xiaotao suddenly looked up.

"Teacher, if I can get Dai Huabin's help, will I be able to participate in this Soul Master Tournament?"

Yan Shaozhe tapped his fingers lightly twice on the table.

He's weighing it.

Ma Xiaotao's strength is unquestionable; she is a level 67 Soul Emperor, and the attack power of her Evil Fire Phoenix ranks among the top three in the Inner Academy.

If the hidden danger of the Evil Fire can be controlled, she will definitely be a key player in the Soul Master Tournament.

Dai Huabin's Ultimate Ice is indeed the most effective suppression method at present.

"Sure." Yan Shaozhe nodded. "If Dai Huabin is willing to help you stabilize your Evil Fire before and during the match, I'll talk to Mu En."

Ma Xiaotao stood up, her movements swift and decisive.

"Okay, I understand."

She turned and walked towards the door.

"Xiaotao."

Yan Shaozhe called out from behind.

Ma Xiaotao stopped in her tracks but didn't turn around.

"Soften your stance a bit."

Ma Xiaotao snorted, opened the door, and walked out.

There were hardly any people in the corridor.

Ma Xiaotao walked alone on the stone path of Sea God Island, still processing what Yan Shaozhe.

Matchmaking? Getting them married?

When did Ma Xiaotao fall so low as to need to get married to solve her problems?

This thought irritated her.

Despite her annoyance, she still understood the underlying principles.

The problem of the Evil Fire had plagued her for many years, troubling her ever since the day her Martial Soul Awakening.

Ultimate Ice is the only attribute that can resolve the problem of Evil Fire at its root.

(That's what Shrek thinks.)

Throughout the Douluo Continent, those who possess Ultimate Ice are extremely rare, yet Shrek Academy has one, and that person is a second-year student a few years younger than her.

Ma Xiaotao walked to the lakeside and sat down on the stone railing.

She rested her chin on her hand and thought for a while.

To be honest, if Dai Huabin were ugly, she wouldn't even consider it.

But that guy just happens to be good-looking.

With long golden hair and sinister eyes, he is the direct heir of the White Tiger Duke Mansion, and the aura of a noble scion he exudes is not feigned.

Moreover, at level 45, a second-year student, this cultivation speed would rank among the top three, or even the first, in the Inner Academy's historical records.

Although Ma Xiaotao wouldn't admit it, she didn't actually dislike Dai Huabin.

I caught a glimpse of him from afar at the training ground last time. He said something to the black-haired girl next to him, with a slight smile on his lips.

In that instant, a thought flashed through Ma Xiaotao's mind: this person's smile is quite handsome.

Then she was startled by her own thought and immediately turned and left.

Anyway...

Ma Xiaotao stood up and dusted off her skirt.

"Even if it's just to participate in the Soul Master Tournament, I still have to go and talk to him."

She mentally assured herself.

With Ma Xiaotao's looks and figure, how many men at the Shrek Academy wouldn't take a second look at her?

So what if Dai Huabin has a fiancée?

She didn't even try to take the position of the legal wife.

All she needed was for the other party to help suppress the Evil Fire, and incidentally, to cooperate in the Soul Master Tournament.

As for Yan Shaozhe's mention of "becoming husband and wife," that's a story for another time.

Let's take care of the immediate matter first.

Ma Xiaotao took a deep breath, her red hair fluttering in the evening breeze.

She already had a plan in mind.

Tomorrow morning, Dai Huabin and his group will be reporting to the Inner Academy. She can intercept him on the way.

As for Xue Qingyao...

Ma Xiaotao pursed her lips slightly.

Apologize if you should.

Ma Xiaotao wouldn't deny her mistakes. She was indeed the one who started it last time, so apologizing isn't shameful.

Thinking of this, Ma Xiaotao turned around and walked back to her dormitory.

She needs to think carefully about what to say when they meet tomorrow. She can't be too forceful, nor too accommodating. Being too forceful might lead to an argument, while being too accommodating wouldn't be like her.

After walking a few steps, Ma Xiaotao suddenly stopped again.

"Wait a minute... should I change my clothes?"

When this thought popped into her head, Ma Xiaotao was stunned.

When did she start caring about what to wear when meeting a man?

"No trade."

Ma Xiaotao drew a conclusion for herself and quickened her pace.

"Wear whatever you want. Dai Huabin isn't some big shot."

However, after returning to her dormitory, she still opened the wardrobe and rummaged through it for ten minutes.

The next morning.

The sun was shining brightly, and the sky was a clear, clean blue.

Dai Huabin and his group started from the Outer Academy and walked along the stone bridge connecting the Outer Academy towards Sea God Island.

The line was quite long.

Leading the way were Dai Huabin and Zhu Lu, who walked side by side at the very front.

Zhu Lu was dressed in a black outfit today, with her hair tied in a high ponytail, looking neat and tidy.

Dai Huabin was still wearing that white school uniform, his long golden hair standing out in the morning light.

Following behind were Wang Dong'er, Xiao Xiao, and Cui Yajie.

Wang Dong'er walked in the middle, her long, light blue hair draped over her shoulders, her face bearing her usual indifferent expression.

Xiao Xiao skipped and hopped around, showing no signs of nervousness whatsoever.

Cui Yajie remained quiet, her long pink hair swaying gently in the wind.

Snow Empress walked at the back of the procession, dressed in a white dress, and walked without making a sound.

Ice Empress doesn't have student status, so they can't come today.

When she left in the morning, she was sitting at the dormitory entrance eating an apple. She yelled at Dai Huabin, "Bring me something delicious when you come back," but Snow Empress gave her a cold look and shut her up.

Ning Tian rejoined the main force midway through the journey.

"Huabin," Ning Tian greeted him, looking quite well.

Dai Huabin nodded.

The group arrived at Sea God Lake, where Mu Jin was waiting by the lake.

"Huabin, you've arrived." Mu Jin looked at her students with a smile on her face.

"Teacher Mu Jin," Dai Huabin and the others said in unison.

Afterwards, Mu Jin told Dai Huabin and the others that they would have to go to Sea God Island on their own.

Going to Sea God Island would be a test for them as well.

However, for Dai Huabin, these were all too trivial.