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Chapter 116
Chapter 116: Ma Hongjun's Tragic State
2024-07-17 Author: Xianyu Wangyue
It was only then that Xiao Wu recognized Flander as the strange shop owner she had seen in Soto City that day.
She was surprised for a moment. After hearing Flander's question, she instinctively looked at Gu Yuena.
Seeing Xiao Wu's action, Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing also turned to look at Gu Yuena.
Gu Yuena's expression was calm as she said, "This Ma Hongjun saw that the four of us were pretty and insisted on having one of us be his girlfriend, even saying he wouldn't refuse more. Of course, we weren't willing, so Zhuqing fought him. After the battle, he stared at us lecherously, with eyes that looked as if he wanted to devour us. Then the flame on his body began to change color. You all know what happened after that."
Gu Yuena narrated calmly, explaining in great detail.
"Is that so?" Flander looked at Ning Rongrong, Zhu Zhuqing, and Xiao Wu.
"Yes," Ning Rongrong replied, as Zhu Zhuqing and Xiao Wu nodded in agreement.
Flander fell into deep thought.
Aotian came to Gu Yuena's side and held her hand.
From his room, he had sensed the battle over here. Since Ma Hongjun dared to provoke Gu Yuena, his fate was sealed to be a tragic one, which was why Aotian hadn't come to help.
Seeing Aotian's hand clasped with Gu Yuena's, Tang San finally gave up completely. He forced a bitter smile; he couldn't bring himself to do something like stealing someone else's girlfriend.
Dai Mubai, on the other hand, clenched his fists.
Oscar looked worriedly at the pond, from which white mist was rising. Faintly visible within was a charred body, and intermittent screams could still be heard.
Zhao Wuji asked, "Flander, what exactly happened? How did this Ma Hongjun's flame turn like that?"
Flander's eyes widened, and he angrily retorted, "You're asking me? Who am I supposed to ask? This kid's Martial Soul is a mutation from a common chicken. Who can ever clearly explain a Mutated Martial Soul?"
He was in a terrible mood. For his disciple to do such a thing—first harassing female students, then almost being burned to death by his own flame—he had lost all face.
Especially since Gu Yuena had said it all in front of so many people. The villagers, who had originally admired and respected everyone from Shrek Academy, now looked at them differently.
The teacher in his sixties who had greeted them at the village entrance earlier said, "We all know the flaws of Ma Hongjun's Martial Soul. It's possible his evil fire acted up, affecting the flame of his own Martial Soul."
Flander shook his head and said, "That shouldn't be it. I took him to Soto City, and we only got back last night. He should have already gotten it all out of his system."
"But look at those girls. Because of his Martial Soul, that boy is naturally a bit lecherous. Do you think he could have resisted?"
"Say no more." Flander felt he was losing face just standing there and quickly stopped the teacher from continuing.
He sighed and said, "In this world, I'm afraid there's only one person who can solve this kid's hidden Martial Soul problem."
After speaking, he glanced at Tang San, who was standing nearby.
Tang San's heart stirred, and he immediately thought of his teacher.
That day, in the shop in Soto City, he had guessed that Flander knew his teacher. Now that Flander had said such a thing, he was definitely referring to him.
In terms of research on Martial Souls, his teacher was already at the forefront of the Douluo Continent. Others might look down on him, but Tang San had absolute faith in his teacher.
Grandmaster had spent a tremendous amount of time researching Mutated Martial Souls in particular, so perhaps he really could solve Ma Hongjun's problem.
Soon, the water in the pond was nearly gone, and the black flame burning on Ma Hongjun's body finally extinguished.
The pond was filled with countless dead fish floating belly-up. In the middle of the white-bellied fish, Ma Hongjun looked like a black piece of charcoal, still screaming, his voice hoarse.
Flander released his Martial Soul, sprouting two wings from his back. He flew to the center of the pond and lifted Ma Hongjun out.
Ma Hongjun had already turned into a piece of charcoal, completely blackened, his body emitting the smell of burnt flesh. He was howling hoarsely as Flander placed him on the ground.
His clothes had long since been burned away, but his entire body was pitch black, which spared Xiao Wu and the other girls any embarrassment.
The healing teacher was already prepared, and a recovery spirit ability immediately landed on Ma Hongjun's body.
Ma Hongjun's pain significantly lessened, but he was still moaning in agony.
Although Ning Rongrong loathed Ma Hongjun, she could hardly bear to look; it was simply too gruesome.
Xiao Wu squeezed Gu Yuena's palm and said, "This is too miserable."
Gu Yuena glanced at Xiao Wu and sent a voice transmission, "Don't worry, he won't die. He'll just have to grow a new layer of skin. People always have to pay a price for their foolish actions."
Ma Hongjun's grating screams finally stopped. Flander took off his outer coat and covered him with it.
"How is he?" he asked.
The healing teacher said, "The situation is not optimistic. He has extensive burns all over his body; there isn't a single patch of intact skin left. Especially his... it was almost completely burned to charcoal. It's uncertain if it will ever be usable again."
Flander's heart sank. He asked, "So, it can't be healed?"
"The skin on his body is easier to treat; it can recover after a period of continuous treatment. However, as for that severely burned area, I don't have much confidence."
Flander looked at the location of Ma Hongjun's privates and fell into deep thought. Could it really be that there was a problem with his evil fire?
Dai Mubai and Oscar looked at Ma Hongjun with pity. If that area couldn't be healed, Ma Hongjun would become a eunuch.
For a twelve-year-old boy who was frequently tormented by evil fire, becoming a eunuch would be an incredibly painful fate.
"Village Head, please estimate the damages for now, and come find me later," Flander said.
After speaking, he carried Ma Hongjun away.
Dai Mubai, Oscar, Zhao Wuji, and the others hurried to follow.
Tang San glanced at Aotian's group, then also departed.
Aotian patted Xiao Wu's head and asked, "Didn't you say you were going to breakfast earlier? How did you end up over here?"
"I didn't know where the cafeteria was," Xiao Wu's pretty face flushed as she pointed at the cooking smoke coming from the villagers' area. "I thought that was the cafeteria, so I came over."
"I know where the cafeteria is. Let's go eat together," Aotian said.
The tragic image of Ma Hongjun—his body charred black, with reddish cracks splitting his skin and oozing blood—flashed through the minds of Xiao Wu, Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing simultaneously.
Ning Rongrong let out a retch and couldn't help but vomit. Zhu Zhuqing's and Xiao Wu's faces also suddenly turned pale.
Xiao Wu quickly shook her head. "I'll pass. I don't have an appetite right now."
Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong also shook their heads.
"Alright then, you all should return to your room and rest for now. The Dean might have something to say later," Aotian said.
The four girls returned to their room. Zhu Zhuqing began her cultivation. Xiao Wu and Ning Rongrong had nothing to do, so Xiao Wu taught Ning Rongrong how to play ludo and even pulled Gu Yuena over to join them.
(end of chapter)
2024-07-17 Author: Xianyu Wangyue
It was only then that Xiao Wu recognized Flander as the strange shop owner she had seen in Soto City that day.
She was surprised for a moment. After hearing Flander's question, she instinctively looked at Gu Yuena.
Seeing Xiao Wu's action, Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing also turned to look at Gu Yuena.
Gu Yuena's expression was calm as she said, "This Ma Hongjun saw that the four of us were pretty and insisted on having one of us be his girlfriend, even saying he wouldn't refuse more. Of course, we weren't willing, so Zhuqing fought him. After the battle, he stared at us lecherously, with eyes that looked as if he wanted to devour us. Then the flame on his body began to change color. You all know what happened after that."
Gu Yuena narrated calmly, explaining in great detail.
"Is that so?" Flander looked at Ning Rongrong, Zhu Zhuqing, and Xiao Wu.
"Yes," Ning Rongrong replied, as Zhu Zhuqing and Xiao Wu nodded in agreement.
Flander fell into deep thought.
Aotian came to Gu Yuena's side and held her hand.
From his room, he had sensed the battle over here. Since Ma Hongjun dared to provoke Gu Yuena, his fate was sealed to be a tragic one, which was why Aotian hadn't come to help.
Seeing Aotian's hand clasped with Gu Yuena's, Tang San finally gave up completely. He forced a bitter smile; he couldn't bring himself to do something like stealing someone else's girlfriend.
Dai Mubai, on the other hand, clenched his fists.
Oscar looked worriedly at the pond, from which white mist was rising. Faintly visible within was a charred body, and intermittent screams could still be heard.
Zhao Wuji asked, "Flander, what exactly happened? How did this Ma Hongjun's flame turn like that?"
Flander's eyes widened, and he angrily retorted, "You're asking me? Who am I supposed to ask? This kid's Martial Soul is a mutation from a common chicken. Who can ever clearly explain a Mutated Martial Soul?"
He was in a terrible mood. For his disciple to do such a thing—first harassing female students, then almost being burned to death by his own flame—he had lost all face.
Especially since Gu Yuena had said it all in front of so many people. The villagers, who had originally admired and respected everyone from Shrek Academy, now looked at them differently.
The teacher in his sixties who had greeted them at the village entrance earlier said, "We all know the flaws of Ma Hongjun's Martial Soul. It's possible his evil fire acted up, affecting the flame of his own Martial Soul."
Flander shook his head and said, "That shouldn't be it. I took him to Soto City, and we only got back last night. He should have already gotten it all out of his system."
"But look at those girls. Because of his Martial Soul, that boy is naturally a bit lecherous. Do you think he could have resisted?"
"Say no more." Flander felt he was losing face just standing there and quickly stopped the teacher from continuing.
He sighed and said, "In this world, I'm afraid there's only one person who can solve this kid's hidden Martial Soul problem."
After speaking, he glanced at Tang San, who was standing nearby.
Tang San's heart stirred, and he immediately thought of his teacher.
That day, in the shop in Soto City, he had guessed that Flander knew his teacher. Now that Flander had said such a thing, he was definitely referring to him.
In terms of research on Martial Souls, his teacher was already at the forefront of the Douluo Continent. Others might look down on him, but Tang San had absolute faith in his teacher.
Grandmaster had spent a tremendous amount of time researching Mutated Martial Souls in particular, so perhaps he really could solve Ma Hongjun's problem.
Soon, the water in the pond was nearly gone, and the black flame burning on Ma Hongjun's body finally extinguished.
The pond was filled with countless dead fish floating belly-up. In the middle of the white-bellied fish, Ma Hongjun looked like a black piece of charcoal, still screaming, his voice hoarse.
Flander released his Martial Soul, sprouting two wings from his back. He flew to the center of the pond and lifted Ma Hongjun out.
Ma Hongjun had already turned into a piece of charcoal, completely blackened, his body emitting the smell of burnt flesh. He was howling hoarsely as Flander placed him on the ground.
His clothes had long since been burned away, but his entire body was pitch black, which spared Xiao Wu and the other girls any embarrassment.
The healing teacher was already prepared, and a recovery spirit ability immediately landed on Ma Hongjun's body.
Ma Hongjun's pain significantly lessened, but he was still moaning in agony.
Although Ning Rongrong loathed Ma Hongjun, she could hardly bear to look; it was simply too gruesome.
Xiao Wu squeezed Gu Yuena's palm and said, "This is too miserable."
Gu Yuena glanced at Xiao Wu and sent a voice transmission, "Don't worry, he won't die. He'll just have to grow a new layer of skin. People always have to pay a price for their foolish actions."
Ma Hongjun's grating screams finally stopped. Flander took off his outer coat and covered him with it.
"How is he?" he asked.
The healing teacher said, "The situation is not optimistic. He has extensive burns all over his body; there isn't a single patch of intact skin left. Especially his... it was almost completely burned to charcoal. It's uncertain if it will ever be usable again."
Flander's heart sank. He asked, "So, it can't be healed?"
"The skin on his body is easier to treat; it can recover after a period of continuous treatment. However, as for that severely burned area, I don't have much confidence."
Flander looked at the location of Ma Hongjun's privates and fell into deep thought. Could it really be that there was a problem with his evil fire?
Dai Mubai and Oscar looked at Ma Hongjun with pity. If that area couldn't be healed, Ma Hongjun would become a eunuch.
For a twelve-year-old boy who was frequently tormented by evil fire, becoming a eunuch would be an incredibly painful fate.
"Village Head, please estimate the damages for now, and come find me later," Flander said.
After speaking, he carried Ma Hongjun away.
Dai Mubai, Oscar, Zhao Wuji, and the others hurried to follow.
Tang San glanced at Aotian's group, then also departed.
Aotian patted Xiao Wu's head and asked, "Didn't you say you were going to breakfast earlier? How did you end up over here?"
"I didn't know where the cafeteria was," Xiao Wu's pretty face flushed as she pointed at the cooking smoke coming from the villagers' area. "I thought that was the cafeteria, so I came over."
"I know where the cafeteria is. Let's go eat together," Aotian said.
The tragic image of Ma Hongjun—his body charred black, with reddish cracks splitting his skin and oozing blood—flashed through the minds of Xiao Wu, Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing simultaneously.
Ning Rongrong let out a retch and couldn't help but vomit. Zhu Zhuqing's and Xiao Wu's faces also suddenly turned pale.
Xiao Wu quickly shook her head. "I'll pass. I don't have an appetite right now."
Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong also shook their heads.
"Alright then, you all should return to your room and rest for now. The Dean might have something to say later," Aotian said.
The four girls returned to their room. Zhu Zhuqing began her cultivation. Xiao Wu and Ning Rongrong had nothing to do, so Xiao Wu taught Ning Rongrong how to play ludo and even pulled Gu Yuena over to join them.
(end of chapter)
