Damn You, Bei Bei, You Really Got Me into Trouble!

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Chapter 26: Damn You, Bei Bei, You Really Got Me into Trouble!

Outside the Sea God Pavilion, Ye Xixuan and Ma Xiaotao joked and tussled as they tested their martial souls' abilities, their lively chatter brimming with youthful energy.

Mu En's eyes were closed, but a wistful feeling stirred in his heart.

"Xiaoyao, you have children and grandchildren enough to fill a hall, yet you've never enjoyed even a single day of family happiness. Whether it's you, me, or Xishui, we all seem to have troubles too painful to put into words. Fate really does make fools of us."

With Mu En watching over them, Ma Xiaotao and Ye Xixuan naturally had nothing to worry about.

After repeated tests, Ye Xixuan finally confirmed another innate ability of his martial soul, the mind demon shadow. It was not just the evil energy within Ma Xiaotao's evil fire phoenix martial soul: any energy tainted with an evil aura could pass through the mind demon mark and merge into his martial soul origin.

His martial soul would then convert that energy into an increase in his soul rings' ages.

Having observed every change in Ye Xixuan, Mu En was not particularly surprised.

The Child of Light represented light and holiness. In contrast, Ye Xixuan's martial soul, the mind demon shadow, should symbolize darkness and evil. The two coexisted, yet maintained a particular balance.

However, as the Child of Light, Ye Xixuan was inherently kind and pure of heart. Evil power would not corrupt him or alter his true nature. Thus, he could never fall and become an Evil Soul Master.

At that moment, Mu En's thoughts happened to coincide with those of a certain God King.

Destiny ultimately lay with Douluo.

Day after day passed, and enrollment at Shrek Academy's Outer Court grew increasingly busy.

The day before the new students officially began classes, Bei Bei finally returned safely under Xuan Zi's guidance, having gained something from their trip.

The moment they returned to Shrek Academy, Xuan Zi vanished. Bei Bei, thoroughly pleased with himself, encountered an old acquaintance over at the Martial Soul Department's Outer Court.

It was a boy around Bei Bei's age, with thick brows, keen eyes, a straight nose, and a square mouth-a handsome fellow indeed. Tall and burly, he looked even more robust than Bei Bei. His fair face retained a little baby fat, and the moment he saw his mischievous friend, he began waggling his eyebrows exaggeratedly.

Bei Bei smiled, but the words coming out of his mouth were anything but pleasant.

"You damned turtle, coming to register at the academy this late? Aren't you afraid you'll miss enrollment and have to slink back into your turtle shell?"

"Damn you, Bei Bei. Sure enough, you never have anything nice to say when you see me." The boy was naturally Xu Sanshi, who, in Ye Xixuan's memories of his previous life, shared the title of Outer Court Twin Stars with Bei Bei. However, noticing that Bei Bei had entered the Outer Court from beyond the East City Gate, he could not help asking in puzzlement.

"Why did you come in from outside the city? Where have you been?"

"Guess," Bei Bei replied with a cheerful smile.

Xu Sanshi snapped irritably.

"What are you, a little kid? Making me guess? Still, I do feel like your aura's a little different. I'm not imagining that, am I?"

"Really? How come I haven't noticed?"

Bei Bei could barely keep the corners of his mouth from curling upward. But if he simply told Xu Sanshi now that he was already a three-ring Soul Elder and had successfully evolved his martial soul into the radiant sacred dragon, he felt it would fall short of the effect he wanted. If he was going to dazzle everyone, he had to put on a grand show to make it satisfying.

"It's still early. How about taking a stroll around Sea God Island first? I can introduce you to a friend while we're there."

"Sure. We can mooch a meal off the Inner Court seniors while we're at it." Xu Sanshi agreed without giving it another thought.

Although Sea God Island prohibited anyone other than Inner Court disciples from setting foot on it, that rule only applied to ordinary students. Scions of major families like Xu Sanshi, who had powerful backgrounds and close ties to Shrek Academy, clearly did not fall into that category.

"There aren't many friends who earn your approval. Was this one sent straight to Sea God Island by his family to cultivate, like Sister Xiaotao?"

"You'll find out when we get there." Bei Bei gave Xu Sanshi a mysterious look, secretly congratulating himself on his cleverness.

All one could say was that someone was getting worked up again.

"Damn you, Bei Bei..."

Sea God Island was especially peaceful and secluded as dusk approached.

The setting sun stretched the trees' shadows long, leaving only scattered patches of light visible through the mountain woods.

Bei Bei and Xu Sanshi followed the mountain path toward the center of Sea God Island. At a bend, they happened to run into Ye Xixuan, who had just finished his day's cultivation.

Golden-red light shone on Ye Xixuan's exquisite, flawless face, while his black eyes resembled an ancient, still well-mysterious, deep, and unfathomable. Seeing Bei Bei, he immediately greeted him with delighted surprise.

"Senior Brother Bei, you're back. Who's this with you?"

"Xixuan, let me introduce you." Smiling, Bei Bei pointed at Xu Sanshi beside him.

"This fellow is the damned turtle I told you about before. His name's Xu Sanshi."

"You're the turtle! Damn you, Bei Bei! Keep this up and I really will lose my temper!" Xu Sanshi truly could not take it anymore and glared furiously at Bei Bei. It was one thing to trade a few jabs when they were alone, but saying that in front of someone else-

Wouldn't that leave him with no dignity at all?

Just then, another tall figure in red emerged from around the bend and stood gracefully behind Ye Xixuan.

Bei Bei and Xu Sanshi, who had still been shoving and joking with each other, instantly stood at attention. Then, in perfect unison, they turned to make their escape. But they had barely lifted a foot before a cool voice, full of alluring charm, reached their ears.

"Bei Bei, Little Xu, where are you two going?"

"Sister Xiaotao." The two stiffly turned their heads, one after the other, and greeted Ma Xiaotao in unison, looking utterly meek and well-behaved.

Xu Sanshi recovered his wits and immediately sold Bei Bei out.

"It was Bei Bei who said he wanted to introduce me to a friend. Now that we've met, I'll be heading off. You all go ahead and chat..."

"Didn't we just agree to spar with Xixuan and exchange pointers? You can't leave." Bei Bei seized Xu Sanshi's arm, his smile never reaching his eyes. If Xu Sanshi was going to show no loyalty, he could hardly blame Bei Bei for returning the favor. He might as well drag him into the water too.

Xu Sanshi struggled desperately, but their strength was evenly matched, and he could not break free right away. His eyes brimmed with resentment.

Hearing Bei Bei's words, Ma Xiaotao immediately became interested too.

"Sparring and exchanging pointers sounds great. I happen to have nothing to do right now, so I'll referee for you. Let's head to the Training Arena first."

"Well? Why aren't you moving?" Ma Xiaotao glanced at Bei Bei and Xu Sanshi, who stood rooted to the spot. Her cold, sharp gaze abruptly settled on them.

The two could only obediently walk ahead and lead the way. Along the way, Xu Sanshi viciously mouthed a curse at Bei Bei.

"Damn you, Bei Bei, you really got me into trouble!"

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