Douluo Continent: The Eternal Dawn

Chapter 24 Yan Shaozhe's Little Thoughts

The appearance of the demonic mark on her lower abdomen was like giving the evil energy in Ma Xiaotao's phoenix flames a unique outlet. It quickly separated from her soul power and then, using this as a medium, continuously poured into Ye Xixuan's body.

However, the frenzied stirring of the evil energy within her martial spirit also caused a tremendous shock to her mind.

As she grew older and the backlash from the evil fire intensified, Ma Xiaotao had been suppressing herself for years. This not only affected her cultivation but could even endanger her life at any moment. If it weren't for her strong will, she probably would have completely lost control long ago.

Even Yan Shaozhe had suggested more than once that she use another method to resolve the negative effects of the Evil Fire Phoenix Martial Soul within her, but she refused each time.

Prolonged suppression will inevitably lead to a more violent rebound from rock bottom.

At this moment, Ma Xiaotao was completely unable to control her body's instinctive reactions; her mind was now filled only with the pleasurable sensation of releasing evil energy. With her mind relaxed, her body became unusually sensitive, to the point that she completely lost control of her mind.

She instinctively hugged the unconscious Ye Xixuan tightly, her delicate body still trembling, her red lips slightly parted.

"Well--"

Under the glow of Ma Xiaotao's crimson soul power, the hideous black demonic patterns on Ye Xixuan's body seemed to gain an added touch of eeriness and allure. From the air, all that could be seen was the intertwined, black and red light constantly flashing at the bottom of the lake.

After a brief tremor, Ma Xiaotao had actually managed to suppress the raging fire within her, and her consciousness gradually returned to some clarity. However, she had been tormented by the raging fire for far too long, and subconsciously only wanted this pleasurable feeling to continue.

In terms of talent, Ma Xiaotao surpasses even Zhang Lexuan, the senior disciple of the inner courtyard, and is even comparable to Elder Mu in his prime. If it weren't for the flaws in her Evil Fire Phoenix Martial Soul, her achievements would have been far greater.

Now that she had finally seized this opportunity, she naturally clung to it like a lifeline.

Her eyes opened and closed slightly; the crazed, fierce crimson in Ma Xiaotao's eyes had vanished, returning to their original alluring pale pink. Through her blurred vision, she finally saw Ye Xixuan's face clearly and gradually recalled what had happened earlier.

"Isn't this the little guy who's always by Senior Sister's side? Oh no, he's really in trouble now!"

Although Ma Xiaotao had a fierce personality, she knew how highly her grandmaster, Elder Mu, valued Ye Xixuan and saw him as the future of Shrek Academy. If something were to happen to Ye Xixuan, how could she possibly face staying at Shrek Academy?

At this moment, she couldn't care less about dispelling the evil fire within her body and immediately focused on Ye Xixuan's condition.

Fortunately, Ye Xixuan's body was not seriously injured.

Even so, Ma Xiaotao dared not let her guard down, after all, she had injected most of the evil fire into Ye Xixuan's body. She was about to bring Ye Xixuan to the surface, but as soon as she twisted her legs, her pretty face instantly turned bright red.

"What did I just do?!"

From the very first day she began cultivating after awakening her martial spirit, she suffered greatly from the torment of the evil fire. Many times she considered giving up, or following Yan Shaozhe's advice to find another way to vent her frustration. But over the years, she persevered.

How could someone with such a strong will do such a thing?

"Ahhh—" The current Ma Xiaotao is ultimately not as mature as Ye Xixuan was in his past life's memories. She felt extremely ashamed and indignant, and what was even harder for her to accept was that she actually still somewhat reminisced about that feeling from before.

"There must be something wrong with this kid's martial soul!"

Ma Xiaotao couldn't help but spit lightly, righteously shifting all the blame onto Ye Xixuan, as if this would lessen her guilt. But as she surfaced, she began to ponder another question.

If Ye Xixuan's martial soul could truly help her resolve the problem of the evil fire within her body without any side effects, then her future cultivation would no longer be hindered. At that time, she might truly soar to the heavens and recreate the glory of her ancestor's pure fire phoenix martial soul. Her face surfaced, Ma Xiaotao let out a long breath, then released her martial soul, embracing Ye Xixuan as they ascended into the air. Their clothes, soaked by the lake water, quickly dried under the phoenix flames, but she still felt a strange sensation.

Just then, an old man in white robes stepped out from the Seagod Island deep within the Seagod Lake, as if traversing space, and instantly appeared in front of Ma Xiaotao. His gaze lingered on Ma Xiaotao for a moment before settling on the unconscious Ye Xixuan.

"Xiaotao, you've lost control again? What's wrong?"

"Teacher?" Ma Xiaotao was startled and nervously squeezed her long legs together, bringing Ye Xixuan's face closer to her full chest. She awkwardly twisted her face and said.

"I don't know either. When I regained my senses, I had already fallen into the lake with this little guy. But his martial spirit seems to be able to help me dispel the evil fire in the phoenix flames. I feel very good now."

"Let's go back to Seagod Island and have the teacher check on them first," the old man said decisively after confirming Ye Xixuan and Ma Xiaotao's condition.

"Xi Xuan's martial soul possesses extreme dark attributes, information that the teacher has only revealed to the elders of the Sea God Pavilion. The evil fire in your martial soul's origin comes from another, impure dark attribute. There might be some connection between the two."

"Ultimate Dark Attribute?! He's an Ultimate Attribute Soul Master?" Upon hearing this, Ma Xiaotao's eyes widened in surprise.

"Teacher, now that you put it that way, I do feel that I am here because I am attracted by the power of my bloodline and the origin of my martial spirit."

During their conversation, Ma Xiaotao and the old man in white quickly arrived at the Sea God Pavilion.

Old Mu seemed to have sensed the situation on Sea God Lake. Unusually, he did not lie on the recliner, but hunched over and looked at the white-robed old man who was coming towards him.

The elderly man in white bowed respectfully.

"teacher."

"Shao Zhe, I already know the situation." Old Mu waved his hand, then gestured to Ma Xiaotao, who was standing to the side, and said, "Xiaotao, bring Xi Xuan over here."

"Yes, Grandmaster." Ma Xiaotao hurriedly stepped forward, carrying Ye Xixuan in her arms, her face filled with trepidation. She knew that all of this was because of her.

Old Mu first placed his withered right hand on Ye Xixuan's chest, then slowly closed his eyes. Under the gaze of Yan Shaozhe and Ma Xiaotao, he pondered for a moment before slowly speaking.

"Xi Xuan's body is fine. Xiao Tao, the evil energy in your soul power should have been absorbed by Xi Xuan's martial soul."

"Teacher, does this mean that Xiao Tao can cultivate normally from now on?" Yan Shaozhe asked, his eyes lighting up. His personality did indeed lack a certain magnanimity, and he often considered things with a strong sense of self-interest.

Old Mu glanced at Yan Shaozhe and sighed earnestly.

"Shao Zhe, when will you change your ways? I know what you're thinking, but have you ever considered Xi Xuan's wishes?"

"Teacher, you are right." Yan Shaozhe's main trait is admitting his mistakes but not correcting them, so his attitude is quite respectful.

Ma Xiaotao looked Mu Lao and Yan Shaozhe up and down, her head full of question marks.

What kind of riddle are Grandmaster and Teacher playing?

(End of this chapter)