If someone had to be chosen from the entire academy as the person most eagerly awaiting Mu Feng's return, it would undoubtedly be Ma Xiaotao.
During the month Mu Feng had been gone, Ma Xiaotao had to cultivate with extreme caution. Then she heard from Yan Shaozhe that Mu Feng had returned and had even advanced to Soul King.
Before long, Ma Xiaotao received even better news: someone in the academy possessed an ultimate ice martial soul.
After Huo Yuhao dropped to his knees and begged for mercy that day, news of his awakening a second martial soul quickly reached the academy's upper ranks, drawing widespread attention. Yan Shaozhe, in particular, took a great interest in Huo Yuhao.
Ma Xiaotao had suffered from her Evil Fire for so long. In the past, Yan Shaozhe had always searched everywhere for ice-attributed heavenly treasures to ease her pain. It was only after Mu Feng appeared that Yan Shaozhe saw the possibility of eradicating the Evil Fire completely.
Mu Feng was simply too young. Although his talent was terrifying, the gap in Soul Power cultivation could not be bridged by talent alone, so for the time being, he could only provide relief.
As Mu Feng's rank gradually caught up, his purifying effect on the Evil Fire became increasingly obvious. Now that Huo Yuhao had appeared as well, Ma Xiaotao was even happier.
The moment she received the news, Ma Xiaotao ignored the fact that the Outer Court was currently holding classes. Phoenix-red wings spread from her back, and she transformed into a streak of blazing light as she flew toward the Outer Court.
Following the signs, she found Class One, Year Two. Seeing that Wang Yan was still teaching inside, Ma Xiaotao could only pace back and forth outside the door. Before long,