The two chatted and laughed as they started walking toward Shrek Academy.
Everything that had happened today had dealt Ma Xiaotao one shock after another.
Jiang Hai was actually Ji Bronze Coffin, and his talent for soul tools was beyond imagination. If the Soul Tool Department learned his true identity, they would surely fight to claim him at any cost. The tug-of-war over him between the Martial Soul Department and the Soul Tool Department would probably continue.
Still, a faint pride stirred in Ma Xiaotao's heart. As expected of the Junior Brother she had taken a liking to-even his talent for soul tools was second to none.
"Xiaotao, there's killing intent. Five Soul Kings and one Soul Emperor. Looks like they're here to ambush us!" Jiang Hai suddenly said, without any change in his stride or expression. He could more or less guess whose men they were, but he had not expected Dai Huabin to hold back for so long before acting. He had fused with the White Tiger Family's inherited soul bone, and the White Tiger Family would certainly not let the matter rest.
"Are you sure?" Ma Xiaotao slowed a little and asked. Five Soul Kings and one Soul Emperor were beneath her notice, but...
"Who's so outrageously bold that they'd dare ambush us in Shrek City? Did you offend someone?" Ma Xiaotao asked.
"Most likely the White Tiger Family. Remember, Xiaotao? I have one of their soul bones!" Jiang Hai said with a smile.
"So it's them!" Anger flashed through Ma Xiaotao's eyes.
Jiang Hai continued, "Xiaotao, stand guard for me and let me deal with these Soul Masters from the White Tiger Family. How about it?"
"You?" Ma Xiaotao hesitated.
"Don't worry, Xiaotao," Jiang Hai said. "With you beside me, I can use Borrow Strength whenever