Douluo Continent: I can overdraft the future in advance

The next afternoon, Luo Yun arrived at the inner courtyard on time.

One of the side halls has been converted into a dedicated training room.

When Luo Yun pushed the door open, Ma Xiaotao was already there.

She sat cross-legged on the prayer mat, her long hair casually tied behind her head. When she saw Luo Yun enter, she looked up, a slight smile playing on her lips.

"You're here?"

"Senior." Luo Yun nodded and sat down on the futon opposite her.

Zhang Lexuan leaned against the door frame, arms crossed, glanced at the two of them, and said casually, "I'm in the next room. Call me if you need anything."

After saying that, she turned and walked out, closing the door behind her.

Luo Yun and Ma Xiaotao exchanged a glance, then simultaneously closed their eyes and activated their soul power.

The two soul forces converged in mid-air.

Luo Yun could sense that the dark impurities in Ma Xiaotao's soul power had decreased compared to last time. Although only a small amount could be removed each time, the cumulative effect was still quite noticeable. At this rate, in about a year, the activity of those impurities would be suppressed to a minimum.

About half an hour later.

Luo Yun withdrew his soul power, and Ma Xiaotao also withdrew her martial soul at the same time. She opened her eyes and let out a long breath.

Her pupils were clear, and she looked much better than last time.

"How are you feeling, senior?" Luo Yun asked.

Ma Xiaotao stretched her shoulders and said in a light tone, "Much better. Thanks to you, Xiaoyun, I'm no longer bothered by the evil fire in my daily training and combat."

Luo Yun smiled and said, "Not at all. Even without me, given how much Dean Yan cares about you, she would definitely find another way for you."

Upon hearing this, Ma Xiaotao couldn't help but burst out laughing.

"If the old man knew you were praising him like that, he'd be overjoyed." She stood up, stretched, and waved her hand, her tone teasing. "You don't know, he usually seems quite serious, but he's actually very susceptible to this kind of praise."

Luo Yun also stood up, took out the wooden box from his storage bracelet, opened it, and revealed the black whale glue inside.

"By the way, senior, I'd like to ask you for a favor this time."

Ma Xiaotao glanced at the piece of whale glue and frowned slightly: "What is this?"

"Whale glue." Luo Yun didn't hide anything. "This whale glue is too hard; ordinary flames can't burn it. We need a high-quality fire, so..."

"You only thought of me?" Ma Xiaotao chimed in, her tone tinged with smugness.

Luo Yun nodded.

Ma Xiaotao took a closer look at the black whale glue and suddenly exclaimed "Ah!"

"I remember this." She pointed to the piece of whale glue. "Isn't it that spoiled, thousand-year-old whale glue from the treasure appreciation event? I've seen it so many times, and I always wondered why the color was so strange."

Ma Xiaotao looked up at Luo Yun and said casually, "Junior, if you need any of these things, I can give you some as a thank you for helping me suppress my evil fire."

Luo Yun shook his head: "No need, senior. The academy has already treated me very well. Every time I come, I eat in the inner academy students' canteen, plus the food I usually get as a core disciple. That's enough."

After hearing this, Ma Xiaotao didn't insist any further. She reached out and took the piece of whale glue, holding it in her palm.

She activated her martial spirit, and a ball of orange-red flame ignited in her palm, instantly causing the temperature to soar. The air in the training room became scorching hot, and Luo Yun felt a wave of heat wash over him, instinctively taking a step back.

Ma Xiaotao carefully controlled the temperature of the flame, evenly heating the whale glue. Fine beads of sweat appeared on her forehead.

After about the time it takes to brew a cup of tea, the entire piece of whale glue softened completely, turning into a lump of amber-colored gelatinous substance with a warm, lustrous sheen.

Ma Xiaotao extinguished the flames, let out a long breath, and handed the softened whale gel to Luo Yun.

"Alright." She wiped the sweat from her forehead. "Eat it while it's hot; it'll be most effective."

Luo Yun took the warm whale gel and could feel the immense energy contained within. That energy was compressed within the gel, with a faint tendency to overflow.

"Senior, you..."

"I'll keep watch for you outside." Ma Xiaotao had already reached the door, glanced back at him, and said, "Just call me if you need anything."

She pushed the door open and went out, closing it behind her.

Luo Yun was the only one left in the cultivation room.

He took a deep breath, sat cross-legged on the futon, and put the clump of whale gelatin into his mouth.

The whale gelatin melted instantly in my mouth, a warm liquid sliding down my throat. At first, I didn't feel anything. But soon, a surge of heat exploded in my stomach.

Luo Yun's body stiffened abruptly.

The heat spread throughout his body, causing an intense burning sensation with every inch it passed through. Veins bulged on Luo Yun's forehead as he gritted his teeth and channeled his soul power to guide that energy.

It rampaged through his body, frantically assaulting the barriers of his meridians. Luo Yun's body began to tremble, and sweat streamed down his face, dripping onto the futon where it quickly evaporated.

He immediately chose to possess his Martial Soul, and the chill of extreme ice surged from the depths of his Martial Soul, colliding with the scorching power within his body.

Ice and fire clashed within him.

Luo Yun clenched his teeth so hard they cracked, veins bulged on his forehead, and a low groan escaped his throat.

"Well--"

The sound wasn't loud, but it was exceptionally clear in the quiet training room.

The door was pushed open.

Ma Xiaotao rushed in, her face tense. She quickly walked up to Luo Yun, squatted down, and scanned him with her eyes.

Luo Yun was soaked in sweat, his clothes clinging to his body and outlining his slender yet muscular physique. His icy blue wings fluttered slightly behind him, and his internal energy was gradually stabilizing.

Ma Xiaotao stared at him for a few seconds, and only breathed a sigh of relief after confirming that he had managed to suppress his emotions.

Then she quickly walked out of the cultivation room and closed the door behind her.

Leaning against the wall outside the door, Ma Xiaotao took a deep breath and reached out to touch her face.

It's a little hot.

"..."

She lowered her head, staring at her toes, but the image from just now involuntarily surfaced in her mind—Luo Yun sitting cross-legged on the futon, his clothes soaked with sweat, his body lines faintly visible beneath the wet fabric.

"She has a pretty good figure..." she muttered to herself, then shook her head violently, as if trying to shake the thought off.

The door to the next room opened a crack, and Zhang Lexuan peeked out and glanced at her.

"Xiao Tao, why is your face red?"

"No, no." Ma Xiaotao glared at her. "It's hot."

Zhang Lexuan smiled slightly, but didn't expose her. She retreated and closed the door.

Ma Xiaotao leaned against the wall, crossed her arms, and stared at the ceiling, the blush on her face slowly fading.

Inside the cultivation room, Luo Yun's breathing gradually calmed down.

He could feel his physical condition improving, and it was a qualitative improvement.

Luo Yun opened his eyes and let out a long breath.

He stood up, stretched, took off his soaked coat, and changed into a clean one. The ice wings retracted into his body, the soul ring dissipated, and the training room returned to calm.

He pushed open the door.

Ma Xiaotao leaned against the wall in the corridor, arms crossed, staring blankly at the ceiling. Hearing the door open, she turned around and looked him up and down.

"alright?"

"Okay." Luo Yun nodded. "Thank you, senior."

Ma Xiaotao waved her hand, her tone returning to its usual casualness: "It was nothing. If you need any help in the future, just let me know."

Luo Yun nodded.

The two walked down the corridor, and as they passed the next room, Zhang Lexuan came out. She glanced at Luo Yun, then at Ma Xiaotao, a meaningful smile playing on her lips.

"Is it all done?"

"All done." Ma Xiaotao glared at her, annoyed. "What's with that expression?"

Zhang Lexuan smiled, said nothing, but patted Luo Yun on the shoulder: "Let's wrap this up then. Would you like to have dinner in the inner courtyard?"

Luo Yun declined the offer, said goodbye, and left.

Behind her, on the island in the middle of the lake, Ma Xiaotao leaned against a pillar in the corridor, covering her face with her hands, her voice muffled.

"Senior Sister, what did you just say?"

"I say, you two are quite a good match," Zhang Lexuan said, standing next to her, her tone as casual as if she were just saying that the weather was nice today.

"You—" Ma Xiaotao suddenly raised her head, her face flushed red, "What nonsense are you talking about!"

Zhang Lexuan glanced at her, a slight smile playing on her lips, then turned and left.

Ma Xiaotao stood there, staring at Zhang Lexuan's back, opened her mouth, but ultimately said nothing.

She turned around and looked in the direction of Poseidon Lake, where the small boat was no longer visible.

"...Who is that?" she muttered under her breath, then turned and walked towards the inner courtyard.