Chapter 48: Chapter -48 Xiaotao is in love.
Chapter -48.
On the sparkling ice of Sea God Lake, a man and a woman stood side by side.
After sharing her feelings, Ma Xiaotao found herself a bit dazed.
Her lovely face was flushed, and she felt a warm flutter in her chest. With her striking red eyes locked onto Chen Feng, she asked, "Chen Feng, what do you think? Just be honest with me!"
Chen Feng was a little taken aback by Ma Xiaotao's boldness, but seeing her like this made him realize that if he didn't agree, her reaction could be unpredictable.
He didn't want to risk turning her feelings into resentment; that would make all his efforts feel wasted.
Plus, with Ma Xiaotao helping him train, he'd improve twice as fast!
How could he say no to such a fantastic opportunity?
As he looked at her enchanting face so close to his, Chen Feng didn't say much. He gently took Ma Xiaotao's delicate hand and reassured her, "Alright, Senior Xiaotao, I'll come to your room to train tonight…"
With that, he held her soft hand and stepped onto the ice crystals, leading them toward Sea God Island.
With Chen Feng guiding her, Ma Xiaotao felt her spirits lift as they walked together on the ice he created.
Under the warm sunlight, Sea God Lake sparkled beautifully, its deep blue waters calm and inviting.
The surface of the lake shimmered like blue satin, gently rippling like a playful young girl, reflecting the clear blue sky, fluffy white clouds, and the lush green trees lining the shore.
As Ma Xiaotao admired the lake and then glanced at Chen Feng's handsome face, her shyness began to fade. She found herself intertwining her fingers with his, feeling a warm connection.
Before long, they arrived at Sea God Island.
The island was about two square kilometers, not flat but hilly, adorned with charming pavilions and buildings.
"Come on, Chen Feng! I'll introduce you to my senior sister. The inner courtyard has some amazing perks…" Ma Xiaotao said excitedly, pulling him toward the area for inner courtyard disciples.
As they strolled, Sea God Island felt incredibly peaceful, almost like a hidden paradise.
The pavilions nestled among the tall trees were stunning, and the ancient plants, some towering over a hundred meters, made the air feel fresh and invigorating.
Soon, they reached a cozy two-story building, and Ma Xiaotao eagerly pulled Chen Feng inside.
As they entered, Chen Feng spotted a beautiful woman sitting gracefully in a chair. She looked to be around twenty-five or twenty-six, with long black hair cascading down her back.
Her flawless complexion and serene demeanor were captivating.
As soon as Chen Feng laid eyes on her, she met his gaze with her bright, intelligent black eyes.
"Xiaotao, you're here! This must be the new junior brother who just joined us, right? Hi there! I'm Zhang Lexuan, but you can call me Senior Sister," she said with a warm smile.
Before Chen Feng arrived, Elder Mu had already filled her in on some details.
He mentioned that the academy might be grooming Chen Feng to be the next Sea God Pavilion Master.
It's worth noting that Zhang Lexuan was once the heir to the Sea God Pavilion.
If someone less gracious had found out their position was taken, they might have felt bitter.
But Zhang Lexuan was genuinely happy that the academy would have a more talented successor.
"Junior Brother Chen Feng, I've got a room ready for you. It's in the second pavilion on the eastern side of the Sea God Pavilion. Here's a storage soul guide with the key to your room, your academy uniform, identity badge, VIP card, and some medicinal pills for your training…" Zhang Lexuan explained, handing him a blue crystal ring.
Chen Feng listened intently, nodding along.
But then Ma Xiaotao chimed in, looking a bit puzzled.
"Senior Sister, why did you set up a place for Chen Feng?" she asked, her brow furrowed.
Zhang Lexuan glanced at Ma Xiaotao, equally confused. Shouldn't she be the one arranging accommodations?
Clearly, Elder Mu hadn't mentioned the matchmaking plan between Chen Feng and Ma Xiaotao to Zhang Lexuan. After all, such matters were usually kept under wraps.
Ma Xiaotao, being straightforward, hadn't thought it through and just blurted out her question.
Zhang Lexuan was about to ask for clarification when Chen Feng smiled and said, "It's alright, Senior Sister. This is something I agreed on with Sister Xiaotao. I might not be there all the time."
Hearing this, Ma Xiaotao shyly lowered her gaze.
Zhang Lexuan noticed Ma Xiaotao's unusual shyness compared to her usual bold self and quickly pieced things together.
The gentle smile on her face turned into a look of surprise. Could Junior Brother Chen Feng really handle the fiery spirit of the Evil Fire Phoenix Soul Emperor?
Feeling the weight of Zhang Lexuan's astonished gaze, Ma Xiaotao shyly tugged on Chen Feng's hand and turned to dash away.
Before they disappeared, Chen Feng waved back, "See you later, Senior Sister!"
Zhang Lexuan couldn't help but chuckle as she watched them flee. Ma Xiaotao was known for her fiery temper in the inner courtyard.
Her stunningly beautiful face was usually cold toward male students; if she didn't like someone, she wouldn't hesitate to throw a punch. Today's shy demeanor was a delightful surprise.
Zhang Lexuan smiled to herself, thinking, "Looks like Xiaotao has a crush!"
Seeing Ma Xiaotao, who seemed to bloom like a flower, embracing her girlish side, Zhang Lexuan felt happy for her but also a hint of bittersweet nostalgia…
After a little sprint, Ma Xiaotao finally came to a stop…
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