Unlike Wang Yan, Ma Xiaotao's voluptuous body trembled slightly upon hearing Lin Yun's words, and her eyes underwent a subtle shift.
Fear, submission, anticipation...
Ma Xiaotao's constantly changing gaze went unnoticed by the others; they were all astonished by Lin Yun's words.
The injuries of the three inner court members had been treated by a healing-type soul master after arriving in Star Luo City, but even so, they still required at least ten days to half a month of recuperation. (In reality, the original plot was forcibly banned).
Ma Xiaotao was slightly better off. She was stronger, so her injuries were naturally lighter than Ling Luochen's and Yao Haoxuan's.
She would probably only need a week to recover.
The competition was still a day away. If things had followed the original trajectory, Ma Xiaotao would only officially return on the seventh day of the competition. Before then, Shrek would have to participate in three matches in total: one elimination round and two round-robin matches.
The elimination round was fine, as it would definitely be a team battle. However, in the round-robin matches, they might draw a two-two-three combat strategy. If they drew even one such match, Shrek could potentially be stopped there.
If Ma Xiaotao could return, that would naturally be good.
They didn't even bother to wonder what method Lin Yun would use to heal Ma Xiaotao's injuries, nor did they wonder why Lin Yun, an assault-type soul master, could do what even healing-type soul masters couldn't.
If you ask, they'd simply say, "I'm rich, I have plenty of rare treasures."
Not to mention that everyone was a classmate; besides, wasn't it only natural to pay some 'insignificant' price for the glory of Shrek Academy?
Ignoring the excited expressions of the crowd, Lin Yun gave Ma Xiaotao a meaningful look, then turned and left with Xiao Xiao.
Lin Yun and Xiao Xiao's return undoubtedly injected a powerful boost of confidence into Shrek's leaderless, shattered forces.
His invincible Golden Dragon (?) martial soul, his powerful soul power reaching level fifty-six, his ultimate attribute, and his terrifying soul ring configuration of three black and two red, all brought an unparalleled sense of security to everyone.
Moreover, after today, Ma Xiaotao's injuries would be healed. With two ultimate-attribute Soul Sage powerhouses, Shrek could completely and equally look down on all other teams!
Only Ma Xiaotao's heart pounded faster and faster.
Did he... want it?
Night fell.
After returning to their respective rooms with Xiao Xiao, Lin Yun lay sideways on the bed, teasing Qing'er beside him.
Click... click...
Tiny fragments of Ten-Thousand-Year Profound Ice Marrow were swallowed by Qing'er. Rich and pure ice-attributed essence from heaven and earth was continuously absorbed by Qing'er, and its age was slowly increasing.
After nearly a year of careful feeding, Qing'er was already close to breaking through the ten-thousand-year level. Its current cultivation age had reached over nine thousand years, and it was estimated that it would soon become a ten-thousand-year Ice Jade Scorpion.
However, Qing'er's size at this moment made Lin Yun a little dissatisfied. It couldn't yet shrink its body, and its size had already reached seventy to eighty centimeters. Although its appearance had become increasingly beautiful, it wasn't as fun to stroke as before.
Normally, it could only be placed in a soul tool that could store living creatures, which truly stifled it.
'Once you break through ten thousand years, you'll be able to hide on me like before, no need to rush.' Lin Yun smiled as he gently stroked Qing'er's cool tail stinger.
Qing'er's tail stinger gently coiled around Lin Yun's wrist, and its body rubbed against Lin Yun, appearing very intimate.
Thump thump thump...
A dull knock sounded from outside. Lin Yun waved his hand, and a surge of soul power opened the tightly closed door, revealing Ma Xiaotao standing in the doorway.
Today, Ma Xiaotao was dressed exceptionally alluringly. Her fiery red hair was casually draped behind her, and a pair of moist, red eyes shone with a lustrous glow through her bangs. She wasn't wearing her Shrek Academy uniform but a black long dress.
The dress had scant fabric; its deep V-neck revealed a large expanse of white skin on her chest, and the impossibly dark abyss within could also be seen. A black choker adorned her neck, making it appear exceptionally fair and slender.
Below her ample chest were her flexible, slender waist, and a skirt slit up to her thigh, revealing black lace-trimmed stockings.
She even wore a pair of stiletto heels adorned with feather decorations on both sides.
One word: Enchanting!
Two words: Alluring!
Three words: So want to fu—
Lin Yun was instantly aroused. Having tasted the loli flavors of Ice Empress and Xiao Xiao extensively, the sudden appearance of Ma Xiaotao, a fragrant and spicy dish, made Lin Yun's index finger twitch uncontrollably.
After instinctively swallowing, Lin Yun realized he was already a little parched.
"I'm here..." Ma Xiaotao gracefully stepped into the room, casually closing and locking the door. Her pearly white teeth gently bit her lower lip, and a captivating blush tinted her delicate, flawless cheeks.
Under the somewhat hazy light in the room, Ma Xiaotao showed none of her usual fiery temper or arrogance. Instead, she appeared exceptionally dignified and noble.
After all, her martial soul was the Phoenix. Her previous appearance, resembling a roasted chicken, was purely due to the evil flames. After the evil flames were purified, her roasted chicken aura naturally began to slowly transform towards that of a phoenix.
However...
This proud phoenix, at this moment, was left with only panic and shyness.
"Come here, kneel," Lin Yun slowly said, his voice slightly hoarse.
Ma Xiaotao's delicate body trembled, her expression constantly shifting, a mix of humiliation and pleasure, resistance and submission entwined. Finally, she slowly took steps, her high heels clicking as she walked inch by inch to Lin Yun's front, then bent her knees and knelt down.
A brilliant golden light quietly flared. The sleeve of Lin Yun's right arm instantly burst, and his right hand was rapidly covered with a layer of dragon scales.
However, it still maintained the appearance of a human arm and did not transform into a dragon claw.
Immediately after, the power of the Fire Dragon King's soul bone was activated by Lin Yun. The brilliant golden dragon scales suddenly ignited with scorching flames, rapidly transforming into opulent crimson gold.
This suppressive aura, belonging to a divine-level flame, made Ma Xiaotao lower her head, kneeling before Lin Yun and trembling slightly, thoughts of submission and fear continuously arising in her mind.
At this moment, Ma Xiaotao even appeared somewhat fragile.
Lin Yun extended his right hand and gently stroked Ma Xiaotao's small head, feeling her soft, long hair emitting a faint fragrance. The flame on his hand was extremely hot, but it didn't harm a single strand of her hair; instead, it made her feel waves of warmth.
"Do you feel it? This is true flame. One day, you too will be able to reach the true ultimate of flame," Lin Yun said in a low voice.
"Yes, I understand." Ma Xiaotao lifted her head, her eyes filled with awe and closeness as she looked at Lin Yun.
Then she lowered her head again, parted her red lips, and kissed Lin Yun, serving her king.
"Hiss..."
(End of Chapter)
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