Chapter 58: Targeted Again

Even so, Bosabei, to keep those people from suddenly breaking in, gave a heads‑up first, then felt comfortable enough to start swallowing the evil fire.

Three days later.

Bosabei only then got up; I must say, the evil fire inside Ma Xiaotao was indeed massive—it took a full three days to fully resolve—but that doesn't mean Ma Xiaotao won't turn black, after all it's an issue of her martial soul.

Yet at this point Ma Xiaotao was completely under her own control; even if she became an evil soul master, Bosabei wouldn't worry.

Three days later, Bosabei pushed open the door again, looked at the empty hall, scratched his head, and began wandering around.

After a short while he arrived at the Sea God Hall conference room, where a number of people had gathered.

Yan Shaozhe, Qian Duoduo, Xian Lin'er, Zhang Lexuan, Xuanzi, Mu En and a group of senior disciples.

The others were only slightly surprised to see Bosabei, then gave a friendly nod and a faint smile.

This alone shows how high his status in Shrek has become; for anyone else to boldly walk into the conference room, even dismissal would be a minor matter.

"Teacher, Senior Sister Ma Xiaotao's evil fire is almost dealt with," Bosabei said.

"Huh? So fast?" Mu En hadn't even spoken when the impatient Xian Lin'er instantly stood up and shouted.

Realizing her slip, Xian Lin'er awkwardly sat down again, but kept asking, "Bosabei, how is Ma Xiaotao now?"

"Dean Xian, Senior Sister Ma Xiaotao's evil fire has been mostly handled by me, but since it originates from her martial soul, I'm powerless." Bosabei wasn't bluffing; following the precedent set ten thousand years ago by Ma Hongjun, fully eradicating the evil fire would likely require a celestial‑grade herb, which he doesn't have at present.

According to the original work, after Tang San attained godhood, he incorporated the Ice‑Fire Dual‑Eye into his own backyard, unavailable to anyone outside the Tang Sect.

Now that I'm half his successor, I should have a chance.

"Alas, as long as we can temporarily suppress the evil fire, that's enough; as for her martial soul…" Mu En paused, then continued, "Ten thousand years ago, Ma Hongjun's ancestor also wielded an evil‑fire phoenix martial soul, just like Ma Xiaotao, constantly disturbed by evil fire. Supposedly he later ate a celestial herb, but such herbs are truly rare; even with Shrek's legacy, none have ever possessed one."

In terms of rarity, even soul bones can't compare to a celestial herb; after consuming it, one could truly be reborn.

"Alright, let's put this topic aside for now and return to the earlier question," Mu En tapped the table and said.

"Elder Mu, in your view, could the second Six‑winged Angel martial soul holder be connected to Su Yun Tian?" Xuanzi's remark was startling, leaving Bosabei frozen.

"Old Xuan, the second Six‑winged Angel martial soul holder? What do you mean?" he frowned, wondering if it was Qian Renxue.

"The matter goes back a few days," Xuan Lao said. "A few days ago, a small team from the inner courtyard went on an inspection mission; when they arrived, they found those evil soul masters already dead, and only a woman remained on the spot."

According to the trainees, that woman's martial soul was also a Six‑winged Angel, and she was powerful—single‑handedly eliminated the evil soul master squad. We're still investigating her identity.

Bosabei nodded; that woman couldn't be Qian Renxue?

Probably, upon seeing the evil soul masters she couldn't help feeling disgust, so she acted to kill them.

Speaking of Qian Renxue, I have no idea where she is now.

After all this time, I should also return to the Spirit Hall for a look.

……

Sun‑Moon Empire, a cave.

Staring at a Contra‑rank evil soul master she had sliced into fragments, Qian Renxue's beautiful eyes were full of disgust.

She never imagined that since the Spirit Hall's destruction, the continent had become so chaotic!

Especially in this Sun‑Moon Empire, she's lost count of how many evil soul masters she's encountered.

Thus, Qian Renxue's resolve to rebuild the Spirit Hall grew even stronger.

Inner courtyard: just after leaving the Sea God Hall, he ran straight into Ling Luocheng.

Looking at the blue‑haired, aloof beauty before him, Bosabei admitted that her genuine coldness was indeed alluring.

"Senior Ling," Bosabei greeted.

"You are?" Ling Luocheng was startled; when did the inner courtyard get such a tiny student?

"His name is Bosabei, Sea God Martial Soul, and also Elder Mu's disciple," Han Ruoruo said, appearing from somewhere.

"Sister Ruoruo." Seeing the newcomer, Ling Luocheng called out crisply, a bit surprised, "Sea God? Elder Mu has taken another disciple?"

Seeing Bosabei's handsome face, Ling Luocheng's cheeks flushed.

No one knows, she especially likes cute little brothers who are good looking.

Especially the aura Bosabei exudes, which draws her in, like a winter sun that warms the heart.

"By the way, Sister Ruoruo, I'll be away for a few days soon; could you ask Elder Mu for a leave for me?" Bosabei tugged at her sleeve, sounding pleading.

Han Ruoruo let out a giggle and, humorously, said, "Bosabei, why don't you ask Elder Mu yourself?"

"Sister Ruoruo, you know, if I ask for leave, the teacher surely won't approve," Bosabei spread his hands helplessly.

"Hmm…" Han Ruoruo poked her chin, looking embarrassed for a moment, then said, "Alright, I'll help you this time."

"That's great, thank you, Sister Ruoruo." Bosabei felt delighted, calling her 'Sister Ruoruo' more sweetly than the other female students.

……

Night, Shilaike City.

"When do you plan to reveal your identity to that Wang Dong'er?" Wang Qiu'er asked as she and Bosabei walked quietly down the street.

"I'm not sure either," Bosabei forced a wry smile. "You know, once my martial soul matters get exposed… there'll probably be a lot of trouble."

Wang Qiu'er said nothing.

Bosabei added, "By the way, Qiu'er, I plan to go back soon; when you're at the academy, don't speak recklessly!"

He had already informed Jin E Douluo and Jiang Mo Douluo in advance, to meet at the Spirit Hall ruins.

"Don't worry, I won't say anything reckless," Wang Qiu'er said with a bright smile, nothing like the original's aloofness.

The two didn't notice a figure hiding in a corner nearby, eavesdropping on their conversation.

Before long, the dark figure vanished from the spot.

……

"Young master, that Bosabei will leave the academy soon and says that exposing his martial soul would be dangerous? I don't know the exact reasons."

The man in black standing there was none other than Xu Sanshi, who had been scolded not long ago.

The academy had recently warned him; another offense would mean immediate expulsion. As for Cheng Liang, he was expelled that very day.

This also caused Xu Sanshi to harbor a grudge.

A flash of malicious cruelty passed through his eyes, and in a snarling voice he said, "Just wait!"

(End of Chapter)