"Tell me, what happened? This child has suffered from Evil Fire year-round, but she has never been in such a severe condition. If we had returned any later, the overflowing Evil Fire would have damaged her internal organs."
In a small courtyard on Sea God Island, Mu En lay back in a chair as he questioned Yan Shaozhe.
Yan Shaozhe gave a bitter smile, equally helpless.
It turned out that ever since seeing Su Qingfeng, that peerless face had been deeply imprinted in Ma Xiaotao's mind. She thought of him day and night, tossing and turning in bed.
Once a young girl had fallen in love, how could he restrain either her thoughts or her physical urges?
Come to think of it, Ma Xiaotao had suffered for quite a long time.
The first awakened bearer of the Evil Fire Phoenix, Ma Hongjun, had needed to do those unspeakable things to calm his Evil Fire before he became powerful.
Yet Ma Xiaotao had never done so.
It was only after meeting Su Qingfeng that she had been completely awakened.
As the days passed, Ma Xiaotao missed Su Qingfeng more and more, while the Evil Fire in her heart grew stronger by the day. After several minor outbreaks, she could no longer suppress it, and it erupted completely.
Hearing this, Mu En sighed as well. He suddenly felt a little worried for Su Qingfeng. Being too handsome was a sin too!
Meanwhile, Su Qingfeng was using the power of Ultimate Ice to purge the remaining Evil Fire from Ma Xiaotao's body, reducing the harm it caused her.
"Ah... mmm~ ah~ ah!"
Ice Element danced around Su Qingfeng before charging fiercely into Ma Xiaotao's body, making her arch her back. Ice and fire merged, and a sensation both thrilling and comfortable spread through her, causing Ma Xiaotao to let out unusual sounds.
Just as the Evil Fire within Ma Xiaotao had been suppressed to a certain extent and Su Qingfeng was preparing to withdraw the Ultimate Ice—
Ma Xiaotao woke up with a flushed face and hugged Su Qingfeng instinctively.
"Don't, don't pull it out. I like having it inside my body. It feels so good."
"Uh..."
Su Qingfeng's face grew a little awkward at her words. Feeling Ma Xiaotao's hot, soft body, he became somewhat embarrassed as well.
What kind of wild talk was that? It was way too suggestive.
As long as big brother was handsome, an iceberg could become a furnace, and a flower bud would bloom for him.
"Ahem, young people these days really are passionate and unrestrained."
Mu En coughed twice from behind the curtain.
Only then did Ma Xiaotao reluctantly let go of Su Qingfeng.
Her eyes were full of affection. He smelled wonderful—not an overpowering fragrance, but a faint, refreshing scent that made him seem like an extraordinary master, or someone who had walked down from the heavens.
"Pavilion Master, Little Martial Uncle, you're finally back. I was so worried about you. I missed you."
Ma Xiaotao was still somewhat weak. As she spoke, a puff of white mist escaped her mouth, a sign that Ultimate Ice had gathered within her body. It felt as though her entire body was filled with Su Qingfeng's scent.
Mu En said mildly, "You mean you missed your handsome Little Martial Uncle, right? Back when you couldn't see this old man, you didn't seem to miss me much."
"Oh, Xiaotao knows the Pavilion Master has divine powers and is invincible under heaven. No one could possibly hurt you. But Little Martial Uncle has only just begun his journey as a soul master. He's frail, and he's talented and handsome, so he could easily run into bad people and danger outside. Of course he needs protection!"
Ma Xiaotao lifted her chin and argued stubbornly.
"If I were invincible under heaven, my waist wouldn't be injured."
"I think Qingfeng is the one in danger when he's with you."
Mu En teased.
"That's not true." Ma Xiaotao was getting embarrassed. What danger could there be from being with me? Pah!
"Qingfeng, your teacher has to remind you: Xiaotao has ill intentions. First she said she wanted to nourish your body, and now she says you're frail. Every generation of Evil Fire Phoenix bearers has been exceptionally capable in that regard—strong and fierce. I doubt Xiaotao is any worse. You'd better be careful."
"Pavilion Master!!! You have no dignity for your age!" Ma Xiaotao became anxious at once.
That was slander—absolute slander!
"Enough, Xiaotao. Do not be disrespectful to the Pavilion Master."
Yan Shaozhe spoke at that moment, making Ma Xiaotao feel somewhat wronged.
After handing Ma Xiaotao a bowl of medicinal herbs to nourish her body, Yan Shaozhe said, "Now that Little Junior has obtained the power of Ultimate Ice, his First Soul Ring must be extraordinary as well. Xiaotao's cultivation will be much more convenient from now on, and she will no longer be troubled by Evil Fire. Still, I'll have to trouble Little Junior to occasionally spare some time to suppress the Evil Fire for this troublesome disciple of mine."
Su Qingfeng smiled faintly and replied politely, "It's no trouble at all."
In truth, Su Qingfeng benefited from purging Ma Xiaotao's Evil Fire as well. Not only could it improve his control over Ultimate Ice, but it also made him feel warmth.
Ever since awakening the Ice Extreme Star, Su Qingfeng had not felt any discomfort, but he had still noticed that both his temperament and body had become much colder.
The Evil Fire triggered by Ma Xiaotao's Evil Fire Phoenix martial soul was an extremely high-grade flame, second only to Ultimate Fire. After coming into contact with his Ultimate Ice, it would also transmit some warmth back to him.
That warmth caused Ma Xiaotao unbearable pain, but to Su Qingfeng, who possessed the power of Ultimate Ice, it brought only warmth.
At the same time, Su Qingfeng was wondering: since they were both Extreme attributes and opposing elements, what would happen if Ultimate Fire collided with Ultimate Ice? Would they cancel each other out, or merge together?
If Yan Shaozhe and Mu En knew that Su Qingfeng was brainstorming about collisions between Extreme attributes, they would surely be utterly shocked.
The appearance of even one person with an Extreme attribute was already incredible, yet he was considering the clash between two opposing Extreme attributes?
Little did they know that Su Qingfeng's thought today would usher in a new era of combat methods for soul masters in the future, displaying the power of interactions between extreme elements before everyone's eyes.
After stabilizing Ma Xiaotao's Evil Fire, Su Qingfeng finally managed to free himself from her entanglement.
Mu En also returned to rest. He had always liked living on the third floor of Sea God Pavilion. The room was not large, only around thirty square meters. Inside were only a simple wooden table, wooden chairs, a wooden bed, and a bookshelf taking up one wall.
However, through the window, he could see the birds and flowers of Sea God Island outside.
Whenever he had nothing to do, he would go to the Outer Court and act as an old gatekeeper, feeling the vitality of the young so that the twilight air in his heart could fade somewhat.
He was very old and had experienced countless hardships.
But ever since Su Qingfeng arrived, everything had changed. Mu En felt that he had found the meaning of living: to properly raise and nurture this unparalleled child.
Watching Mu En leave somewhat desolately while supporting his waist, Su Qingfeng fully immersed himself in this role. Though his teacher was a hopeless fool—his wife did not love him, and even his son belonged to his good brother—he had devoted his entire life to Shrek Academy and lived for Sea God Pavilion.
Once I become strong, I'll seek justice for you and teach that bad woman Ye Xishui a lesson!
But that would not be easy. Ye Xishui was also a Limit Douluo!
Still, having that intention was already very good.
If Mu En knew, he would surely be so moved that he would hug Su Qingfeng and burst into tears. Good disciple, this old man's wholehearted devotion to you was not in vain!
Yan Shaozhe was still waiting for him outside.
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