This girl was the Soul Emperor who had almost killed Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong just now. If her age truly matched her appearance, it was terrifying; to possess such cultivation at only around twenty years old couldn't simply be described as "genius."
A Soul Emperor at twenty years old was extremely rare in the history of Douluo Continent, even comparable to the Shrek Seven Monsters.
That aged voice pulled her back to reality. She thought for a moment before replying:
"I don't know. I only remember a patch of red, and then it felt like I encountered a fatal threat, so I resisted. After that, I was back here..."
The old man in white walked up to her and said in a deep voice:
"Why didn't you tell me you couldn't suppress the evil flame in your body? Do you know you almost caused a disaster? Two outer court disciples were almost killed by you."
Xiao Tao said blankly:
"I didn't expect it to be so serious. I thought I could suppress it, but I didn't expect..."
The old man in white sighed:
"The longer it's suppressed, the more terrifying it is when it erupts. Xiao Tao, you must stop cultivating from now on. Even if you are Shrek Academy's number one genius in the past few hundred years, you cannot destroy yourself because of it. If you continue to cultivate, the evil flame will destroy your mind, and this old teacher will regret it for the rest of his life."
Xiao Tao said stubbornly:
"No, I still want to cultivate. Right now, I feel that the evil flame has been suppressed, so nothing should happen during this time. I just don't understand what could suppress my Phoenix evil flame."
The old man in white pondered:
"It was an extremely cold ice aura, its intensity even more terrifying than your Phoenix evil flame. It somewhat resembled the aura of an ancient Ice Dragon, which is why it could absolutely suppress your Phoenix evil flame. All the methods I've tried before were not as effective."
Xiao Tao asked suspiciously:
"It couldn't be an ancient Ice Dragon. Could an outsider have snuck into our academy?"
The old man in white shook his head:
"I've already sent people to investigate. Initially, I thought it might be family members of those two students following them for protection. But no, those two students are Wang Dong and Huo Yuhao. Huo Yuhao is from Tang Sect. I asked Bei Bei; he and Tang Ya found this kid in the Star Dou Great Forest and brought him here. His talent is ordinary, and he's an orphan, so he shouldn't have powerful protectors. As for Wang Dong, although he has a significant background, it's not related to an ice-attribute Martial Soul. I've investigated many times within the academy; while there are quite a few teachers and disciples with ice Martial Souls, I've truly never seen one reach this level. It's truly bizarre."
Xiao Tao said:
"If that's the case, then teacher, just drop it. There's no need to investigate further."
The old man in white replied:
"This matter concerns your future cultivation; how can I not be anxious? If we can find a male with an extremely cold ice-attribute Martial Soul and have him combine with you, it could immediately resolve the influence of your Phoenix Martial Soul's evil flame. Only then can you truly ascend to the heavens in the future. Right now, you are still constrained and bound. Not only will your cultivation speed be greatly reduced, but if you force it, it will endanger your life."
Xiao Tao blushed and said:
"I don't need to get married. I won't marry a stranger just because of my Martial Soul."
The old man in white sighed:
"The problem is, if not like that, how can we suppress the evil flame!"
Xiao Tao snorted softly:
"I will find my own way; I absolutely will not get married."
The old man in white said angrily:
"Xiao Tao, if you act so recklessly again, I will disown you as my disciple!"
Seeing the old man's anger, Xiao Tao instantly grew docile, her eyes welling up:
"But Master..."
The white-robed old man stroked her head:
"Silly girl, feelings can be nurtured over time, but you only have one life. You are so exceptional, Master will find a good future for you."
....
"Nan Nan, I bought grilled fish from that place yesterday! Don't worry, I queued up today, no violence involved."
Xu Sanshi blocked Jiang Nan Nan, who was about to enter the dining hall, his expression exceptionally solicitous.
Jiang Nan Nan shook her head:
"Thank you, but I don't need it."
Xu Sanshi probed:
"Did you think I was very violent yesterday? Actually, I'm usually a very easygoing person, it's just because of you that I... Nan Nan, I know you have a bit of a bad impression because of what happened at first, but isn't it fate that we met again at Shrek Academy? I genuinely like you, and I promise I'll only ever like you, I'll be by your side forever..."
Jiang Nan Nan said indifferently:
"I recall making it clear yesterday that nothing has happened, nor will anything ever happen, between you and me. Xu Sanshi, you are a noble aristocrat, why must you make things difficult for a country girl like me? I don't need anything from you; I just need you to stop bothering my life from now on. Otherwise, I will seek help from the academy. I also hope you won't make things difficult for other students because of me."
As soon as she finished speaking, she turned to leave, but Xu Sanshi angrily stepped forward to block her:
"I made things difficult for other students? Don't you know how miserably that Bei Bei guy treated me yesterday? That grilled fish vendor yesterday was his junior disciple brother! He took the opportunity to trick me out of two Profound Water Pills, and I even got hit by Tang Ya's Dragon Beard Needle technique! My back is still bruised now! What's wrong with me? Why won't you give me a chance?"
Jiang Nan Nan said coldly:
"You're still so young, yet you go to *that* kind of place. What's good about you?"
Having said that, she immediately walked away. At that moment, she directly leaped up, three Soul Rings flashing. Her ears seemed to lengthen, her figure grew taller, and her long legs exerted a slight force, propelling her body more than ten meters forward. She left without a single glance back.
Watching the retreating figure of the girl of his dreams disappear, Xu Sanshi stood dumbfounded for a moment, then sullenly bit into a piece of grilled fish:
"Xu Sanshi, you're so pathetic! At worst, I'll just eat it myself... Ah, this grilled fish is really delicious..."