The voice came from behind Bei Bei and Xu Sanshi, causing both of them to tremble.
This voice… it sounded familiar!
They exchanged glances, swallowed hard, and turned around in unison.
"Sister Xiaotao!" they both exclaimed.
The person approaching was Ma Xiaotao, dressed in a red dress, her face pale and her eyes lacking their usual sharpness.
"What are you two sneaking around for?"
Faced with Ma Xiaotao's question, Xu Sanshi and Bei Bei both wore bitter expressions, pointing toward the stage.
"Sister Xiaotao, Bei Bei and I are having a rough time!" Xu Sanshi's tears began to flow uncontrollably, as if they cost nothing.
The person he liked… well, it was hard to explain.
Bei Bei was slightly better off. He knew why Tang Ya had done what she did, so his mindset wasn't as bad as Xu Sanshi's.
But his expression was still grim.
Jiang Nannan wasn't Xu Sanshi's girlfriend, but Tang Ya was his!
Damn that Huo Yuhao!
Ma Xiaotao glanced at Tang Ya and Jiang Nannan on the stage, then looked back at Bei Bei and Xu Sanshi, her eyes twitching in confusion.
"Why… why would they do this?"
"This is outrageous, it's indecent!"
Ma Xiaotao's eyes twitched as she muttered, pointing at Tang Ya and Jiang Nannan.
Ma Xiaotao was known for her bold personality, but if someone asked her to dress like that, she would rather die!
Could it be that someone forced them to do this?
Ma Xiaotao thought to herself.
"Tell me, did someone force them to do this?"
"Uh…"
Bei Bei and Xu Sanshi shook their heads. Although they wanted to beat up Huo Yuhao, they couldn't lie.
Huo Yuhao hadn't used any underhanded methods; he had simply given Jiang Nannan and Tang Ya ten thousand gold soul coins.
As for why they were dressed like that, it was probably something they had discussed privately.
After all, what kind of dance would be worth ten thousand gold soul coins?
Clearly, it had to be something… beyond the ordinary.
"Sister Xiaotao, it's like this…"
Bei Bei explained the situation truthfully, without exaggerating or omitting any details.
After hearing Bei Bei's explanation, Ma Xiaotao's expression became quite complicated.
"Huo Yuhao, ten thousand gold soul coins…"
Ma Xiaotao's eyes flickered, as if she was deep in thought.
After a while, when Jiang Nannan and Tang Ya had left the stage, Ma Xiaotao finally spoke. "How they dress is their freedom. You two…"
"Sigh… Bei Bei, Xu Sanshi, your hair seems green…"
Seeing Ma Xiaotao hesitate, Bei Bei and Xu Sanshi's eyes twitched. If they didn't know what Ma Xiaotao was about to say, they might as well jump into the Sea God Lake!
"Sister Xiaotao, if you have something to do, go ahead. Xu Sanshi and I have some things to take care of, so we'll be leaving now!"
Bei Bei grabbed Xu Sanshi and, as if making a firm decision, ran off without looking back.
If they stayed to hear what Ma Xiaotao had to say, he was afraid his resolve would waver.
It was better to find Tang Ya first and comfort her.
Xu Sanshi also didn't want to chat with Ma Xiaotao, so he let Bei Bei drag him away.
Ma Xiaotao didn't stop them.
She hadn't come here to see Bei Bei and Xu Sanshi; she was here for something that had happened last time!
"Huo Yuhao…"
Ma Xiaotao rubbed her still sore waist and muttered.
This junior was really ruthless!
One kick had nearly broken the waist of a powerful assault-type Soul Emperor. Such strength was truly terrifying!
Her teacher had told her that this junior's self-created soul skill had almost ended her with just two fingers…
"This little guy is quite handsome…"
As if thinking of something, Ma Xiaotao shook her head, a faint blush appearing on her pale face.
"He's too young, and he already has a wife!"
As a proud and talented woman, the person Ma Xiaotao liked had to be stronger than her. Otherwise, they wouldn't even catch her eye.
Being able to defeat her in her berserk state was enough to prove Huo Yuhao's strength.
Unfortunately, Huo Yuhao wasn't an ultimate ice user, the age gap was too big, and he already had a "wife."
After tidying up her appearance, Ma Xiaotao quickly walked over, taking advantage of the fact that Ning Tian hadn't yet stepped onto the stage.
Ma Xiaotao was tall, stunningly beautiful, and exuded a heroic aura, making her the dream lover of many young men.
But in the eyes of Class Nine's students, she was like a devil!
"It's her, that evil Soul Emperor!!"
A student recognized Ma Xiaotao and instinctively stood up, releasing his martial soul and assuming an attacking stance, exclaiming in shock.
Ning Tian, who was about to step onto the stage for her performance, was stunned, her eyes twitching in confusion.
Did Ma Xiaotao have some grudge against her?
Twice, a full two times!
The first time, she had attacked just as Ning Tian was about to finish her performance.
This time, she had arrived just as Ning Tian was about to step onto the stage.
Hearing this and seeing the reaction of Class Nine's students, Ma Xiaotao felt a pang of sadness.
She… was an evil soul master?
The students of Class Nine all stood up, releasing their martial souls and preparing for battle, their eyes filled with fear and fighting spirit as they stared at Ma Xiaotao!
"Ma Xiaotao, what are you doing here again!?"
Mu Jin shouted, shielding the students behind her and pulling out a newly acquired level six soul tool!
"Junior brothers and sisters, I'm not here to cause trouble this time."
Ma Xiaotao lowered her head, feeling deeply wronged.
The reason she had trained so hard was to uphold the glory of Shrek Academy!
Becoming like that wasn't her choice.
The students, however, kept their eyes fixed on Ma Xiaotao, as if they didn't trust her.
Evil soul masters were the best at deceiving people. Once an evil soul master, always an evil soul master!
She must be trying to gain their sympathy so she could strike from the shadows!
So beautiful, yet as venomous as a snake!
Ma Xiaotao walked onto the stage like a zombie, bowing slightly to the crowd.
"Junior brothers, sisters, and Teacher Mu Jin, I'm sorry!"
The crowd: "…"
"This person is Yan Shaohhe's student. She's bowing and apologizing just like him, but it's insincere. She's trying to deceive us!"
"She's probably using some kind of mental attack right now, trying to manipulate us on a spiritual level…"
"If I say I forgive her later, slap me awake!"
"Got it!"
The students of Class Nine didn't look at Ma Xiaotao, instead whispering to each other.
Hearing this, Ma Xiaotao's forehead twitched, and her body trembled slightly.
What on earth was going on?
Wasn't her apology sincere enough?
What deception? What mental attack? What was this nonsense about her teacher Yan Shaohhe?
Huo Yuhao and Hua Huo exchanged glances, their lips twitching, but they didn't say anything.
The students of Class Nine were like people who had been bitten by a snake and now feared even a rope!
It wasn't their fault for thinking this way. After all, what Yan Shaohhe had done before was truly disgusting.
Using "Sovereign's Descent" to manipulate people's thoughts and will!
Even if what he said was true, what difference was there between his methods and those of an evil soul master?
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