Just a Grass Ball, and It Exploded!

The person they encountered before was none other than Yu Xiaogang from Notting Soul Master Academy.

He came from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon family. According to the rules of Martial Soul inheritance, he should have had the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Martial Soul, but it had mutated into a pig.

Unexpectedly, after six years, he had encountered another Soul Master whose Martial Soul had mutated.

However, judging by the little fatty's strength, his Martial Soul was clearly mutating in a positive direction. Could there still be problems that needed to be solved?

Xiao Yan couldn't help but shrug. According to the information he had, Martial Soul mutation was an extremely rare occurrence, like winning the lottery.

He had encountered two in just a few years; his luck was really quite good.

He just didn't know what Martial Soul this little fatty's had mutated from, and what it had mutated into.

Cuihua struggled, trying to break free from Ma Hongjun's grip: "No, I don't want to. I have to consider my family's safety."

Ma Hongjun, the little fatty, said angrily, "I really don't understand what you ladies are worried about. Fine, if you want to break up, then do it after one more time. Otherwise, forget it."

As he spoke, the little fatty raised his hand again to grab Cuihua.

Cuihua, like a frightened little rabbit, hurriedly retreated, but the little fatty's speed was quick, and he still managed to grab her hand.

Cuihua pleaded, "Please let me go. Are you even human?"

Initially, their conversation seemed normal, and Xiao Yan thought that Ma Hongjun's Martial Soul mutation was unstable, potentially harming those around him.

However, after hearing the latter part of their conversation, everything changed.

"One more time?" "Family safety?"

Xiaoxue tugged at Xiao Yan's arm and asked in a low voice, "Brother Xiao Yan, this girl is clearly a normal person. She can't escape the little fatty's harassment. Should we do something?"

Three students from Shrek Academy, one was a habitual prostitute, and now this second one was "threatening family members"...

Xiao Yan covered his eyes. What exactly had he taught these people?

But since he'd run into this situation today, he'd save that girl.

He flicked a grass ball, and with a whoosh, it struck the chubby hand of the little fatty.

Ma Hongjun, in pain, immediately released Cuihua and looked around in surprise, "Who..."

When he saw Xiaoxue and Xiaoyi beside Xiao Yan, his eyes immediately widened. His upper and lower whiskers trembled with excitement, and the words in his mouth were choked.

"Such pretty little girls!"

Ma Hongjun had seen many women in Soto City. Sometimes, when he was flush with cash, he could even follow Dai Mubai and see some top-tier beauties. But those he had seen before, combined, weren't as beautiful as the two girls in the distance.

Xiaoyi had also changed her attire today. The purple shoes and the purple long stockings on her slender legs seemed to blend seamlessly. Her stunning beauty was hidden behind a thin veil, appearing and disappearing.

She had a slender figure, curved eyebrows, and bright, long eyes that were crystal clear and alluring, casting a gentle, serene light. Her purple hair swayed in the wind, and her slender waist was captivating, her figure graceful and firm, projecting a noble, elegant, and charming aura of purity.

After a personal inspection by Xiao Yan, he was certain that Xiaoyi had indeed grown up significantly after this power-up, becoming more mature.

Due to the intense battle yesterday, Xiaoxue's previous maid-like outfit was unwearable, so she changed into a new dress.

Her delicate, curvy figure was clad in a fitting white dress, adorned with three black butterfly knots of varying sizes in front.

One larger black bow was positioned above Xiaoxue's soft waist, acting like a belt, dividing her upper and lower body and making her already slender figure appear even taller.

Two smaller black bows were above the big bow, creating a

After a long while, Ma Hongjun finally came back to his senses. He waved his hand at Cuihua and said with disdain, "Go away. We're done."

Cuihua hadn't expected the breakup to be so easy. She glanced at the two graceful young women in the distance and, based on her understanding of Ma Hongjun, quickly realized that he had a new target.

"Be careful, you two." Cuihua warned the other two, then turned and fled.

Ma Hongjun was a nightmare for her.

Coming back to his senses, Ma Hongjun also noticed the person standing between the two beautiful girls: Xiao Yan.

Xiao Yan had been training since childhood and frequently used medicinal baths to temper his body. After his Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul underwent a second awakening and became the Blue Silver Emperor, he had become exceptionally handsome and elegant.

"Another pretty boy!" Ma Hongjun spat in jealousy, his expression immediately turning grim. "Looks like it's you, pretty boy, sticking your nose where it doesn't belong!"

Ma Hongjun said menacingly, "Now that I've lost my girlfriend, what are you going to do about it?"

If he didn't teach that little fatty, Ma Hongjun, a lesson, he'd probably continue to pester the girl called Cuihua.

Xiao Yan flicked his finger again, shooting out a grass ball directly at Ma Hongjun's brow.

Ma Hongjun only felt a flash of blue-gold light before his brow suddenly stung.

"What is this..." Ma Hongjun touched his brow, looked down, and saw the bouncing grass ball. He reached out and grabbed it.

Squeezing the soft grass ball, Ma Hongjun momentarily forgot the pain: "This little thing hit me?"

Xiaoxue pouted and said, "You can't even catch such a small thing. You should go somewhere cool, or you'll just get beaten up."

Purple-red light emerged from the little fatty's hand, and the blue-gold grass ball was instantly ignited.

Somewhat surprised that the little grass ball hadn't been instantly burned to ashes by his Phoenix flames, Ma Hongjun, consumed by anger, didn't bother to think further and casually tossed it aside.

"So you're a Soul Master, no wonder you meddle in others' business. Looks like I'll have to show you what real strength is."

Ma Hongjun said, then he let out a low roar: "Phoenix Body Attachment!"

Upon hearing the word "Phoenix," Xiao Yan's eyes narrowed. A Phoenix Martial Soul?

This little fatty is so lucky, his Martial Soul actually mutated into a Phoenix! Although the dragons and phoenixes in this world are quite different from those in the modern world, they are still symbols of immense power. Among the beast Martial Souls, there are a few particularly strong ones, and the Phoenix is one of them.

The Phoenix Martial Soul not only grants Soul Masters the ability to fly, but also gives them powerful fire-attribute offensive capabilities, making it a top-tier choice for offensive Martial Souls.

Crimson light surged out from Ma Hongjun's body. The wings of the Phoenix Martial Soul didn't appear, but as the crimson light burst forth, it immediately released intense heat.

Two yellow Soul Rings rose from beneath his feet simultaneously. Long feathers extended from his exposed, thick arms, and his hands transformed into claws.

Looking at the little fatty's awkward Martial Soul, Xiao Yan frowned. This thing is a Phoenix?

Looking at Ma Hongjun, Xiaoxue couldn't help but laugh, "I feel like he's a chicken that's gotten a little too fat?"

Hearing Xiaoxue's comment, Xiao Yan also chuckled.

This little fatty really did look quite funny, with his round body, arms covered in long, purplish-red feathers, and spiky hair.

If someone said he was a Phoenix, probably no one would believe it; he looked more like a plump hen.

But this was all just on the surface. Under his mental perception, the flames on this little fatty's body were extremely hot.

Although there might be some difference compared to real Phoenix flames, it shouldn't be too much.

This little fatty looked about twelve or thirteen years old, and to have cultivated to level twenty-seven was considered a genius. His innate soul power wasn't low, which proved his Martial Soul's quality wasn't bad.

Even though his Phoenix Martial Soul had mutated in a strange way, it wasn't like Yu Xiaogang's, turning into something useless. Instead, it was a bizarre-looking Phoenix Martial Soul, and its quality hadn't changed much.

"Who are you calling a chicken?"

Ma Hongjun seemed to have been touched on his sore spot, and he was furious.

He raised his hands, and the first soul ring on his body suddenly lit up. He opened his mouth, and a thin, purplish-red flame shot towards Xiao Yan.

The scorching flames twisted the air, spraying out like a line of fire in the air.

Although this flame looked unremarkable, Xiao Yan could sense its astonishing temperature.

He channeled his Internal Force, quickly condensing a new grass ball. Xiao Yan flicked his finger, shooting it directly towards Ma Hongjun's soul skill.

With the support of his powerful Internal Force, the small ball shot from Xiao Yan's finger, though woven from Blue Silver Emperor, was incredibly tough.

With a whoosh, the flames from Ma Hongjun were scattered to both sides by this simple grass ball.

Ma Hongjun raised his hand and caught the charred grass ball that had flown towards his face. He scratched his head in confusion. "Damn, this measly grass ball didn't even get burned by my Phoenix Fire Line?"

He brought his hand up to his face and leaned in for a closer look. Before he could examine it properly, his eyes were momentarily blinded by a flash of blue-gold light, followed by an explosion.

In the next second, Ma Hongjun's hair was blown into a messy, blackened state. Smoke poured out of his nose and mouth, and he stood there, stunned.

"What the hell is this, a grass ball?"

"Brother Xiao Yan, what's going on?" Xiaoxue asked, feeling puzzled. It was the first time she had seen anything like it.

Using his Internal Force, Xiao Yan created another similar grass ball and explained, "Actually, this is an idea I had while making the Blue Silver Recovery Pill. Too much Internal Force can cause an explosion. If I can control it properly, I might be able to develop a powerful attack method."

"When this grass ball encounters an external impact, it will explode. But it was the first time I used it, so the effect wasn't particularly direct."

After saying that, Xiao Yan looked at a large boulder in the distance and shot the grass ball towards it.

The blue-gold grass ball collided with the boulder, immediately bursting with blue-gold light and exploding with a loud boom.

However, because Xiao Yan hadn't infused too much Internal Force into it, the explosive power of the grass ball wasn't particularly strong. It only blackened a small area of the stone, similar to the power of a large firecracker.

"So powerful!" Xiaoxue pursed her lips, her watery eyes blinking. "Brother Xiao Yan, can you..."

Xiao Yan knew what Xiaoxue wanted to ask, and immediately refused. "No. I haven't perfected this thing yet. It's too dangerous for you to play with."

Necessity is the mother of invention.

Tang Hao's hammer from yesterday was terrifying. He had been thinking all last night about how he could surpass him in the shortest amount of time.

After feeling refreshed and relaxed, his mind was racing with ideas.

Just now, he thought of his recent failed experiments with the Blue Silver Emperor's food-based abilities – explosions!

Xiaoxue pouted, looking at Ma Hongjun, who was frozen in place in the distance. She shook Xiao Yan's arm, a little panicked. "That little fatty, he won't be blown up, will he?"

"It's not that dramatic. This little fatty has a top-grade fire-attribute Martial Soul. His resistance to fire is much stronger than that of an ordinary Soul Master. The grass ball I shot didn't have much Internal Force in it. It's just a big firecracker at most. He's probably just scared."

Whether it was Dai Mubai's prostitution or this little fatty, although not ideal, they hadn't done anything harmful.

If Dai Mubai hadn't been so rude that day, if he hadn't run his mouth, Xiao Yan wouldn't have bothered with him.

In Douluo Continent, prostitution wasn't against the law; it was even legal.

Dai Mubai, as a Soul Master, was young and carefree. Having some fun in this world wasn't a big deal.

He was happy, and those women were happy too.

Douluo Continent gained two more sources of happiness, and it even stimulated the GDP of the Barak Kingdom.

As for this little fatty, he was just accelerating the breakup, not trying to cripple or kill him.

After a while, Ma Hongjun seemed to regain his senses. He looked very uncomfortable, choked back a sob, and pointed at Xiao Yan: "What is that thing? A grass ball that explodes?"

Just then, a surprised voice rang out: "Xiao Yan, Fatty, what are you doing?"

Xiao Yan and Ma Hongjun simultaneously looked in the direction of the voice. They saw Dai Mubai, dressed in white with neatly combed hair, walking towards them.

Looking at Ma Hongjun, whose face was blackened and hair was standing on end, Dai Mubai couldn't help but laugh, "Fatty, what happened to you? Did you get struck by lightning?"

Ma Hongjun immediately ran over to complain, "Dai-Lao, you're here! Quickly help me teach these two a lesson. He used a grass ball to blow me up!"

Following the direction of Ma Hongjun's finger, Dai Mubai glanced at Xiao Yan, whom he was pointing at, and thought to himself: The person who can beat Teacher Zhao, and you want me to teach them a lesson?

Thanks, brother!

(End of this chapter)