Couldn't Suppress the Evil Fire? Just Have You Jie Beat Her Up

"Xiaotao's fainting this time was the work of the dragon summoned by You Jie's Second Martial Soul.

"Then, were the dragons Xiaotao saw while unconscious part of You Jie's future power?

"From the looks of it, solving Xiaotao's Evil Fire problem didn't require searching for some Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower or having her dual cultivate with a Soul Master of Extreme Ice Attribute. They only needed to have You Jie use his Second Martial Soul to beat Xiaotao up regularly, and everything would be fine.

"Still, we need to see just how thoroughly the Evil Fire in Xiaotao's body has been suppressed.

"But if Xiaotao finds out that all she has to do to solve her Evil Fire problem is get thoroughly beaten up by You Jie on a regular basis, then will she..."

Mu En said nothing, silently checking Ma Xiaotao's condition. Before long, his expression relaxed a little.

The Evil Fire inside Ma Xiaotao had been thoroughly suppressed into a grain of rice-sized particle, which drifted near her dantian.

Meanwhile, Ma Xiaotao's Soul Power had become crystal clear, without the slightest trace of Evil Fire.

Mu En tried probing the tiny particle, but it seemed nothing more than a mere ornament. No matter how he examined it, it didn't react at all, maintaining its existence solely through a faint connection to Ma Xiaotao's Martial Soul.

Clearly, the Evil Fire purification had worked far better than Mu En had imagined.

There was still a chance the Evil Fire might flare up again in the future, but judging by the current situation, even if Ma Xiaotao fought at full strength every day, the Evil Fire wouldn't resurface for three to five years at least.

Besides, given Ma Xiaotao's current mental state, if her Evil Fire showed signs of flaring up again, they could just have You Jie come and beat her up. That would solve everything.

Well, this really was an unexpected delight. It saved Shrek Academy the manpower and resources needed to search for the legendary Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower, kept Ma Xiaotao from harming the Academy's Ice and Water Attribute Soul Masters, and let her cultivate as usual. It truly killed three birds with one stone.

At most, Ma Xiaotao would be left with some psychological scars, but that was nothing.

Judging by the scene when You Jie summoned the Stardust Dragon, and by the Stardust Dragon's strength, most of the dragons that had beaten Ma Xiaotao to death over and over again were twelve-star beings. They might well possess the power that only the gods of legend could wield.

No, they were probably more than gods. They were gods among gods, kings among gods, the gods who ruled over all the others!

For an ordinary Soul Emperor like Ma Xiaotao to be strung up and beaten by powerhouses of that level was nothing to be ashamed of.

At that thought, Mu En was about to tell them the true state of the Evil Fire in Ma Xiaotao's body. But when he noticed Yan Shaozhe beside him, he immediately thought better of it.

Yan Shaozhe had never managed to do his duty properly, even when Ma Xiaotao's Evil Fire could erupt at any moment. If he found out the truth about her condition now, Mu En couldn't begin to imagine what he might do.

In that case...

"Mm, Xiaotao's Evil Fire has indeed been suppressed quite well, but it still risks subtly affecting your Soul Power.

"The process will be extremely dangerous. Without the cultivation of a Limit Douluo, it would be almost impossible to detect.

"If you aren't careful, Xiaotao, the next time your Evil Fire erupts, it'll be even more terrifying and harder to control. You might even become a true Evil Soul Master.

"Shao Zhe, as her teacher, you must keep a close eye on her. She has no second chance. After her Evil Fire erupts next time, she may become a true Evil Soul Master. By then, even I won't be able to save her."

Mu En deliberately made Ma Xiaotao's condition sound more serious, hoping she and Yan Shaozhe would take it more seriously.

However, even Mu En wasn't sure whether his two junior disciples would truly heed his words.

But perhaps it wouldn't matter if they didn't. They could just have You Jie come shout Heaven and Earth Resonance, then beat Ma Xiaotao up, and the problem would be solved.

After speaking, Mu En stood and turned to leave the room.

"Elder Mu, your body..."

Only then did Ma Xiaotao and Yan Shaozhe realize that something was amiss.

Not only did Mu En look much healthier, but he wasn't hunched over, either.

Clearly, the seclusion he had entered not long ago had completely restored his health.

This was undeniably wonderful news for Shrek Academy!

Mu En's steps paused briefly before he left the room.

Three days later, Mu En took You Jie and Zhang Lexuan back to the Star Dou Great Forest.

After hearing You Jie's unusual requirements for his fourth Soul Ring, Mu En simply smiled and nodded.

Ma Xiaotao's dream had given Mu En some inspiration, while You Jie's idea had confirmed several of his conjectures.

So even if You Jie said he wanted to slaughter Di Tian, the Golden-Eyed Black Dragon King, and make him his fourth Soul Ring, Mu En wouldn't hesitate. He would immediately...

...turn around and run off with You Jie, then return to the inner courtyard and carefully check whether something was wrong with You Jie's head.

"A Ten Thousand Year Soul Beast with Dark Attribute, preferably one with dragon blood..."

Mu En quickly identified the most promising type of Soul Beast. After taking You Jie and Zhang Lexuan deep into the mixed zone of the Star Dou Great Forest, he immediately spread out his spiritual power to search for a suitable Soul Beast.

Yet half a day passed, and You Jie still hadn't found a suitable Soul Beast.

You Jie had already given them plenty of options to consider, but he could now absorb a Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring, and Mu En wanted to find him the best possible one. So although Mu En had sensed several Soul Beasts that met one or two of the conditions during those hours, he and You Jie still chose not to select any of them after considering their species and cultivation years.

When they saw it was getting late, the group quickly found a decent-looking spot to set up camp and prepare dinner.

In theory, they shouldn't light fires in a Soul Beast forest, but surely having a hot meal wasn't that difficult.

You Jie pulled out a Soul Guiding Furnace, then took out plenty of ingredients. He cooked alongside Zhang Lexuan, and soon they had a pot of steaming stew ready.

Now that Mu En had recovered his health, his appetite had improved as well. As he ate with You Jie and Zhang Lexuan, he teased the young couple from time to time, bringing them even closer.

However, just as they were about to finish eating, Mu En sensed a dense aura of Dark Attribute nearby.

"You Jie, the Soul Beast that best matches your first choice has appeared."