Chapter 44: Chapter -44 Matchmaking.
Chapter -44.
Ma Xiaotao glanced at her teacher, Yan Shaozhe, who seemed to shift his expressions as quickly as a magician changes masks, and asked, a bit puzzled, "Teacher, why did you summon me?"
Yan Shaozhe smiled, stroking his beard, and replied, "I have some delightful news to share, but it seems you might already be aware of it."
The straightforward Ma Xiaotao responded with excitement, "Is it about Chen Feng?"
Yan Shaozhe smiled but didn't say a word. He thought about pairing Ma Xiaotao with Chen Feng, but as a caring teacher, he wanted to make sure Ma Xiaotao felt positively about him; he wouldn't want to push her into anything.
With a playful grin, Yan Shaozhe gently teased Ma Xiaotao, "Xiaotao, are you really that happy to hear about Chen Feng? I wonder if that boy has cast a spell on my disciple!"
Hearing this, Ma Xiaotao blushed, her impulsive nature making her voice louder as she exclaimed, "What are you talking about, Master? That's ridiculous! We've only met once!"
Then, her tone shifted to a quieter, slightly glum one as she added, "Besides, I'm seven or eight years older than him..."
Having experienced similar feelings in the past, Yan Shaozhe could read between the lines and see that his disciple had taken a genuine interest in Chen Feng.
He thought, "Looks like Xiaotao is open to this. If I just say a few good words about Chen Feng, it might just work. And Chen Feng is truly remarkable; even after just one meeting, he's managed to catch the attention of my proud, fiery disciple, who generally doesn't think much of anyone in the inner court."
As Yan Shaozhe contemplated, Ma Xiaotao broke his thoughts by looking at him with a neutral expression and saying, "Master, I've been waiting here for a while. Could you please tell me what you want without dancing around it?"
Yan Shaozhe cleared his throat and, with a slightly mischievous grin, told her, "Xiaotao, your martial soul is the Evil Fire Phoenix, while Chen Feng's is the Ultimate Ice. You two would make a fantastic pair. How about I see if I can bring you two together?"
Ma Xiaotao turned crimson, her voice barely above a whisper as she murmured, "Master, it's up to you... I'm okay with whatever..."
With a smile, Yan Shaozhe encouraged her, "Xiaotao, let's go meet Chen Feng. He not only wields the Ultimate Ice martial soul but also possesses a twin martial soul. His mastery of martial skills and abilities is truly astounding."
Then, with a more serious tone, he added, "Chen Feng's talent is something I haven't come across in many years. No, he's even rare in a thousand years. Both of you have such exceptional abilities that you could become influential figures on the continent, possibly living for hundreds of years. What does a seven or eight-year age difference matter when considering centuries?"
Ma Xiaotao found herself momentarily stunned by her teacher's words. The age difference that once troubled her suddenly seemed insignificant with Yan Shaozhe's perspective.
Her heart warmed, and a rush of energy surged through her, causing her captivating red phoenix eyes to sparkle with new light.
"Teacher... I get it now," Ma Xiaotao said, a smile brightening her face.
Seeing his disciple's realization and excitement filled Yan Shaozhe with a sense of fulfillment. This is wonderful!
"Teacher, let's hurry! I want to find Chen Feng right away," Ma Xiaotao urged, her impatience evident.
Yan Shaozhe chuckled, "Alright, Xiaotao, let's go. Chen Feng is in the new student dormitory right now."
With that, the duo vanished from Sea God Island...
At Shrek Academy's new student dormitory, Chen Feng had just wrapped up his lunch and was taking a breather in his room.
Nearby, Wu Yue was bustling around.
"Big Brother!... "
"No need."
"Big Brother!... "
Chen Feng simply sighed at this.
Suddenly, a flash of realization crossed Chen Feng's mind.
He turned to Wu Yue and said, "Wu Yue, I'm stepping out for a bit. I might skip class this afternoon, so no need to wait for me."
With that, he walked out of the dormitory, leaving Wu Yue looking puzzled.
Wu Yue thought to herself, What's going on???
==(●●|||) Why is he suddenly not going to class?
Outside the dorm building stood Yan Shaozhe and Ma Xiaotao, the elder being Shrek Academy's principal and the younger, Ma Xiaotao herself.
Chen Feng had just heard Yan Shaozhe's voice calling him, which prompted him to step outside.
Upon seeing Chen Feng, Yan Shaozhe took a moment to examine him closely. He noted that Chen Feng was quite handsome and striking, with sharp features and eyes that sparkled like stars, deep black eyes that glimmered faintly, conveying a strong masculine aura filled with youthful vitality.
Yan Shaozhe took another careful look and noted that Chen Feng's soul power was round and controlled without a trace of overflow, demonstrating an impressive mastery of his abilities. Yan Shaozhe could only gauge a general sense of Chen Feng's prowess; without actively probing, it was tough to pinpoint his exact strength. Of course, when Chen Feng fought, his martial soul would reveal itself, and he used his soul power openly, then it was easy to see his level of command, which was indeed rare even among the inner academy's disciples, leaving Yan Shaozhe quite impressed.
At that moment, Ma Xiaotao spotted Chen Feng coming over and waved to him with joy, "Chen Feng!" Chen Feng acknowledged her wave, responding, "Nice to see you again, Senior."
Ma Xiaotao huffed playfully, "I called you Chen Feng! Just call me Ma Xiaotao or Xiaotao Senior instead."
"Sure, Xiaotao Senior," Chen Feng replied with a smile.
Yan Shaozhe observed the charming interaction between Ma Xiaotao and Chen Feng, noting their complementary energies of ice and fire with satisfaction. He then introduced himself warmly, "Hello, Chen Feng. I'm Yan Shaozhe, the 261st dean of Shrek Academy and Ma Xiaotao's teacher. Thank you for helping her with the evil fire issue." His gentle tone was like a refreshing spring breeze, instantly making everyone feel at ease in his presence.
Meanwhile, in Chen Feng's sea of spirit, the Ice Emperor, who had been resting there, stirred awake at Yan Shaozhe's presence. The Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm and Ice Emperor shared a quiet exclamation, "What a powerful individual; this must be a super Douluo-level expert." Chen Feng assessed the kind-looking elder in white and replied politely, "Dean, you're too kind. It was merely removing the evil fire; a small matter that hardly deserves mention."
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