Chapter 199: Yan Shaozhe So This Is My True Identity?!
Ma Xiaotao had never heard of the Soul Hall. But in her mind, it was probably just another hidden sect somewhere on the Douluo Continent. After all, there were many reclusive sects, though not all were as powerful as Haotian Sect.
Huo Yuhao said, "I only used a small trick. Now that your issue is temporarily resolved, there's no reason for me to stay."
Ma Xiaotao's expression turned anxious. "Wait! Xiao Yan, I still need your help! My Evil Fire is suppressed for now, but it will flare up again one day. I beg you to stay! If you agree, I'll convince my teacher to personally provide you with all the resources you need for your cultivation!"
Ma Xiaotao was confident in saying this. She was too important to Shrek Academy. As long as she didn't die, she was destined to enter the Sea God's Pavilion! One aspect was her ancestry being Ma Hongjun's descendant, she had a deep connection with Shrek Academy. Another was her talent she had already reached the Soul Emperor level by 20, an extremely rare feat even on the entire Douluo Continent.
But Huo Yuhao shook his head. "Yan Shaozhe's resources don't interest me. And I won't stay here just to be your personal healer."
Ma Xiaotao's face fell in disappointment. But her fiery and dominant personality made it impossible for her to beg too much. She stood up, took a deep breath, and asked, "Then what will it take for you to stay? I don't know much about Soul Hall, but most hidden sects don't have an easy life. If your Soul Hall has chosen to reveal itself, there must be a reason. I can help you negotiate with Shrek Academy you and your sect could gain unimaginable benefits."
Huo Yuhao shook his head again. "Soul Hall" was just a made up name. In reality, it came from "Battle Through the Heavens," a completely different universe! There was no way Ma Xiaotao could actually work with a nonexistent sect.
Ma Xiaotao clenched her fists. She hated the feeling of being powerless against her Evil Fire. Ever since she had awakened her martial soul, she had been plagued by its side effects. Yes, it was powerful, but its flaws were also enormous.
Huo Yuhao glanced at Ling Luocheng, then sent a private voice transmission to Ma Xiaotao: "Your Evil Fire is temporarily suppressed. It will flare up again in 30 days. I will return to help you but under one condition. Every day, you must read 'The Love Stories of the Shrek Seven Devils.' And at night, you must place this book beside your bed."
This book was one of the bestsellers on the Douluo Continent. It portrayed Tang San as a righteous hero, leading his loyal friends to defeat the evil Spirit Hall, save the world, and find love. Ma Hongjun's story in the book was especially tragic. After ascending to the God Realm, he had been constantly heartbroken, longing for Bai Chenxiang. But he had never been able to bring her up to the God Realm.
Huo Yuhao's goal was simple: If Ma Hongjun saw Ma Xiaotao reading this book, he'd feel frustrated. Among the Seven Devils, everyone found love except for him. This could plant the seeds of doubt and discord among Tang San's closest allies.
Later, if possible, Huo Yuhao would even attempt to retrieve Bai Chenxiang's soul. But for now, this was step one in breaking apart Tang San's core followers.
"The Love Stories of the Shrek Seven Devils?" Ma Xiaotao was stunned. After thinking for a moment, she decided she would buy a copy later.
"But… how will I find you when my Evil Fire flares up?"
"I will come to you when the time is right. But do not tell anyone about me not even your teacher."
Huo Yuhao had the Plane's Will on his side. Even though it couldn't directly kill enemies, it was an absolute master of space manipulation. Teleporting Huo Yuhao in and out of Golden Tree's core was effortless.
Ma Xiaotao nodded firmly. This was her only hope to keep her Evil Fire under control. She would do anything to hold onto it.
Afterward, Huo Yuhao spent some time talking with Ma Xiaotao. Then, he wrote a letter, handed it to her, and told her to deliver it to Yan Shaozhe.
The letter contained the truth about Yan Shaozhe's past.
With that done, Huo Yuhao vanished, aided by the Plane's Will.
Some time later, Yan Shaozhe arrived at the Sea God's Pavilion. He intended to go into seclusion for cultivation, as he felt his strength was not enough. But as soon as he arrived, he noticed the scorched ground and craters all around.
"A battle took place here… and a violent one. Did Ma Xiaotao lose control again?" He felt his heart tighten.
Ma Xiaotao saw her teacher and immediately flew toward him with Ling Luocheng.
Yan Shaozhe frowned deeply. "What happened here?"
Ling Luocheng quickly explained everything. She also mentioned Soul Hall's Xiao Yan. Yan Shaozhe placed his palm on Ma Xiaotao's shoulder, releasing soul power. After a quick examination, he confirmed her condition had improved significantly.
"That Xiao Yan from Soul Hall… He actually suppressed Ma Xiaotao's Evil Fire?! Such talent is truly rare!"
Then, he turned back to Ling Luocheng. "You said he left a letter for me?"
Ling Luocheng nodded and looked at Ma Xiaotao. Ma Xiaotao handed him the letter. Yan Shaozhe quickly read through it. As he did, his expression darkened.
According to the letter, Yan Shaozhe was actually the child of Ye Xishui and Long Xiaoyao. Ye Xishui was once the lover of Yan Shaozhe's teacher. Long Xiaoyao was once his teacher's closest friend. If this was true… then he was the heir of the most powerful Evil Soul Master!
"Impossible… this has to be fake!"
But when he read the part about Mu En finding him as a baby at Shrek Academy's entrance, his heart skipped a beat. Only three people in the world knew that secret him, Mu En, and Xuan Zi.
"Could this be true? If it is… why did my parents abandon me? Two Ultimate Douluo couldn't even protect their own child?!"
One thing was clear he could not let anyone else know. Otherwise, his chances of becoming the next Sea God's Pavilion Master would be ruined.
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