Chapter 13

-----The island in the middle of Poseidon Lake-----

Long Chen brought Ma Xiao Tao back with him and took in the demonic flames so that she can take control. It didn't take long for she to regain consciousness. Right after waking up, she got reprimanded by Headmaster Yan.

"Xiao Tao!! You made a big mess today. You almost killed two students!! If it hadn't been for Long Chen's quick reaction!"

"....sorry....I thought I could handle the Demonic Pheonix Fire inside me by myself."

"The more you surpress it like that, the more deadly it becomes when you explode. Long Chen, from now on, I will need to trouble you to keep an eye on her when she trains. So far in Shrek Academy, you're the only one capable of handling the fire due to your cultivation being on par with hers."

"Yes, I understand."

"In any case, Xiao Tao, even if you are one of the first genius to come from this school, you shouldn't push yourself too hard. For now, you should put your training on hold."

"I can't always rely on Long Chen like this, he has his own training to do and I-" Ma Xiao Tao refutes but was cut off by the Long Chen.

"Xiao Tao, you must realize how dangerous this is for you and those around you if you keep forcefully surpressing your demonic flames like this. You can potentially put people in danger like what you did today."

" Long Chen is right. He has to push himself harder than anyone to ensure that his cultivation is high enough to absorb your demonic fire. The buden itself is high enough as it is. It is only unfortunate that the only other way to efficiently counter the fire is through an extremely freezing ice spirit essence. There's no one like that in our school. If there is such a fine boy, I would've have you wed him to soothe the demonic fire. That way, you can finally truly become a phoenix."

"No! Absolutely not! I don't want to wed someone just because of their spirit essence!"

"Silly girl, feelings are developed while there is only one life. No matter what, Teacher will surely find a good husband for you."

Later>>>>>>>>>

The two are walking through the hallways side by side.

"Sorry for the trouble I caused, Long Chen. I knew you were in the middle of training."

"It's ok. Just be more careful next time."

"....Why don't I make it up to you! I heard from the other students that there's a popular grilled fish stall on school grounds that's on the rise recently. How about I treat you to one?"

"I don't mind but with our schedule..."

"It's fine! We should have a break in a few days!"

"Hm.....alright. Do you wanna ask Yaoheng if he wants to join?"

"Nah! He'll be fine without a few grilled fish. If he wants some, he can buy it on his own."

"..."

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There is a very long line of students in front of Yuhao's little fish stall as usual.

"Wa, tomorrow's the new student examination, there's still a lot of people here today." Yuhao comments/sweatdrops.

"I'll take two please. Haha, Little Yuhao. I'm the first in line today!" Xu Sanshi orders happily.

"Brother Xu Sanshi, you come every day no matter what."

"Hahaha, because I don't hesitate on things I like. Do you know? Even NanNan praise your skills!" the senior student replies, "That reminds me, tomorrow is the new student examinations, right? Little boy, you need to work hard else you'll be expelled, then I won't have have any place to get roast fishes." he motivates the boy.

'Brother Sanshi....he's actually a very nice perso!' Yuhao thought.

All was well until female voice called out to the odler male from behind, "Xiao Xu." which made the said male flinch with an expression of utter horror.

'This sound! She's here!'

Yuhao saw his face and wondered what it could be that shook this person so much. He looked behind him and notices that the surrounding students were also making a fuss.

"Wa! Come look!"

"Oh----"

There is a pair of senior students, one male and a female. The female senior student had red hair and eyes with a veil covering half her face. She was wearing a gorgeous scarlet red dress with designs resembling that of a phoenix.

"Wah! Such a beautiful senior!"

"Don't you know? She's from the inner sanctuary!"

"It's Ma Xiao Tao!"

"Wah!"

"Then, the one beside her is...."

"The famous prince, Ming Long Chen!"

"So Handsome!!"

"So lucky to be able to see him in person!"

'Brother Long!' Yuhao calls his name in his head, he was so happy that he smiled brightly.

"Senior Xiao Tao, Senior Long Chen..." he greets politely.

"Nice to see you. Sanshi." Long Chen greets back.

"Xiao Xu, you are eating roast fish here as well?" Ma Xiao Tao asks Xu Sanshi.

"That's right. The fish made from Yuhao are delicious."

"Yeah, I heard. That's why I brought Long Chen with me today. But since you're here, why don't we go train later."

Upon hearing that, Xu Sanshi gulps.

"But right now, there are others in line." Yuhao points out but the supposed students in line all ran away.

"Seems like there's isn't a line anymore. Can I buy one now?"

"Hurry up! You better do it if you know what's good for you!" Xu Sanshi hurries him.

"Ok." Yuhao starts to grill the fishes. 'Well, since Brother Long is here so I guess it's ok.'

"Hey! Why are you bothering our shop? Who are you!" Wang Dong yells out in an attempt to defend the stall. He shuts his mouth when he saw Ma Xiao Tao take out a gold coin. "Gold..."

"I'll take all of the roast fishes for today." Ma Xiao Tao orders.

"No need. Only five copper coins for one fish." Yuhao declines. Wang Dong stares at him in shock thinking, 'Dumb!!...'

Once the fishes was fully cooked, Ma Xiao Tao grabs one stick and gave the other to Long Chen. Long Chen ate normally (elegantly) while Ma Xiao Tao had to lift up her veil to bite the fish.

"Your control on the grill is nice. Your focus is great as well. Let me see your spirit essence." Ma Xiao Tao requests.

"Hey, don't you!" Wang Dong wanted to defend Yuhao but was blocked by the boy himself. Yuhao activates his spirit skills and resonated his ability with her and Long Chen. The girl was surprised at the unexpected potential this ability had.

"This is the strongest ten year spirit ring I have ever seen." Ma Xiao Tao compliments.

"No matter how strong it is, it's still a ten year old spirit ring." Yuhao replies.

"That's not true. It really depend on how you use it Yuhao." Long Chen pats the boy's head with a gentle smile. *Making a lot of the nearby female students blush madly*

"It seems that you already know Long Chen. I am called Ma Xiao Tao. It's nice to meet you." She smiles from under the veil before walking away but not before calling Xu Sanshi, "Xiao Xu, let's go."

"Yes..." the mentioned male answers reluctantly. He whispers into Long Chen's ear, "Is she gonna explode today as well?" he asks knowing that it's Long Chen, who manages her fire for most of the time.

"It should be fine today. Besides, I'll be there as well so be at ease. I'll handle it if you can't anymore." Long Chen reassures. Xu Sanshi sighs in relief before following behind her.

Long Chen, then, turns to Yuhao. "Sorry about the fuss today."

"It's no problem at all, Brother Long." Yuhao answeres flustered.

"Good luck with the new student examinations." Long Chen wishes before departing as well.

"Che, not just her clothes but her name is also conceited as well." Wang Dong sulks

"Wang Dong, don't you feel she seems familiar to someone we know?" Yuhao questions, staring at the direction they went in.

"No way, it is that crazy person we saw that day!"

A nearby fellow student had to warn them not to spread any rumours about that senior student.

"Whatever, no need to think deeply about this. We probably won't see each other again anyway."

"By the way, Yuhao. Do you know that other senior student? You seem close to him."

"Brother Long? We met when I was younger."

"Is that so?"