"Third Brother! What finally dragged you out of the academy?"
After leaving the Ice Dessert Shop, Ma Hongjun was stopped on his way back to Shrek. He turned to look and discovered it was Tang San.
He wore a black tank top, black trousers, and black canvas shoes, with a beige coat over his tank top.
Smiling, he strode over to Ma Hongjun.
"After staying there so long, I needed to get out for a walk. Mostly, though, I wanted to discuss our strategy against Blazing Fire Academy with you. Come on, let's find somewhere to sit and talk."
Tang San's objective was clear. Their team had no water- or ice-attribute Soul Masters, so they would have to rely on Ma Hongjun to fight fire with fire.
His words delighted Ma Hongjun. It had been ages since the two fellow disciples had spent any time together alone.
"Sure! But I just ate a huge serving of ice cream, so let's go get some sweet soup."
"No problem."
Tang San followed Ma Hongjun to a Sugar Water Shop. After finding seats in a corner and placing their orders, they began chatting.
Ma Hongjun brought up his encounter with Blazing Fire Academy earlier.
"That Huo Wu from Blazing Fire Academy is a real shrew. And everyone else on their team was practically burning up, too. A couple of words from me, and they all went up in flames."
Ma Hongjun's words dripped with contempt for Blazing Fire Academy, while Tang San simply listened.
From time to time, he fell silent in thought and sipped his red bean soup.
"If you ask me, Blazing Fire Academy isn't anything special. I could feel it-my martial soul has a strong suppressive effect on theirs."
Ma Hongjun rubbed his nose as he spoke confidently.
"I see...