Listening to Jing Hongchen's question, Mu En smiled faintly, stroked the beard on his chin, and spoke calmly. "So that is how it is. Indeed, Ma Xiaotao, a genius of our Shrek Inner Court, was affected by your Judgment Sword."
"Her Martial Soul evolved into a dark-attributed Martial Soul. Therefore, this old man hopes you can be lenient for a few days. Rest assured, as long as you are willing, this old man can return the Judgment Sword to you immediately!"
With just a few words, Mu En regained the upper hand, causing Jing Hongchen's attempt at moral coercion to fail. Helpless, he could only grit his teeth and endure it, no longer demanding the item back.
"Since your academy still has use for it, this old man shall take his leave first. However, could you allow this old man to inspect the Soul Tool? After all, if any problems arise, this old man would need to repair it, would he not?"
Hearing Jing Hongchen's words, Mu En fell into thought. Yan Shaozhe, standing nearby with furrowed brows, spoke up. "Teacher, that will not do. If he tampers with the Judgment Sword, it will be troublesome!"
Yan Shaozhe had a point, but Mu En had no choice now. Ma Xiaotao's Martial Soul had already completely evolved into the Dark Phoenix, and the Judgment Sword could only suppress it.
"Very well! Let him take a look! I ask that you give your all in helping Xiao Tao, for she is still a child!"
Jing Hongchen hurriedly bowed, replying with a humble expression that he would certainly do his utmost.
Under Mu En and Yan Shaozhe's lead, Jing Hongchen arrived at Ma Xiaotao's room. There, Ma Xiaotao was wrapped within a mass of light energy.
The dark-red flames around her tried to