inspire-indiana Chapter 518, Side Story 69 (Phoenix 6's Perspective 2)
Chapter 518, Side Story 69 (Phoenix 6's Perspective 2)
And I didn't expect that Jiuyao's alcohol tolerance was so poor.
He drank the last two sips of the Jade Wine, and now he's staggering and completely out of it.
Looking at his dazed appearance, with his dreamy eyes, I found him really cute.
I lay on his back, not really intending to do anything, but my fingertips couldn't help but gently stroke his wings. By the time I realized it, it was too late.
Just as he was about to withdraw his hand, Jiuyao, who was lying down for a nap, suddenly trembled.
If Jiuyao were awake, he would be furious right now, and might even slap him on the head with his claw.
But at this moment, it was as docile as a cat.
Feng Ji felt relieved and softened, finding Jiu Yao incredibly adorable.
Just like how she appeared in front of that deity.
A kitten with its face tilted back and bright eyes, wanting to be snuggled up.
I became even more unrestrained in my actions, and Jiuyao grumbled twice in dissatisfaction, but did not throw me off.
Perhaps the wind that day made him a little confused, or perhaps the jade wine was too intoxicating.
I suddenly felt a little jealous of that deity, who could call Jiu Yao Xiao Jiu so affectionately.
I couldn't help but call out to him, "Xiao Jiu".
As expected, Jiuyao did not respond.
Such a tranquil environment can easily breed thoughts that don't belong to oneself.
I suddenly really want to see what Nine Luminaries looks like in human form.
I said that too.
For a long time, the air was as still as death.
Just when I thought Jiuyao was giving me a silent rejection, I suddenly lost my balance. This sudden feeling made it impossible for me to move, and I fell straight to the ground.
The moment I landed, it felt like I had pressed down on something.
I heard a soft, youthful voice say, "Ouch~"
My mind went blank for a second, and I sat up as if I'd seen a ghost.
That was the first time I saw the human form of the Nine Luminaries.
It's unbelievably beautiful.
How can someone be so beautiful?
Under the bright moonlight, the boy's face was as white as porcelain, and his pale golden eyes were hazy, as if he had been hurt, with a faint mist floating on them.
His light golden hair spread across the ground, like the original radiance of his body, concealing all the brilliance of the world.
I also understand why Jiuyao doesn't like his human form.
No matter how handsome the boy was, it couldn't change the fact that he was thin and looked like he could be slapped to death.
At this moment, my hands are on either side of his head, and the boy is completely enveloped beneath me.
But Jiuyao seemed oblivious to everything, staring at me with dazed, teary eyes.
What was it like when I first experienced the feeling of being burned?
Jiuyao, however, seemed completely drunk. He wrinkled his nose, grumbled in dissatisfaction, and pushed my shoulders away with both hands.
I grabbed his wrist as if I were mesmerized.
Jiuyao glared at me with displeasure, "Get lost, you bald chicken, I hate you the most! You and that dead fox lied to me together. You two are clearly good friends. I hate you. How can you be just like that dead fox..."
That mouth was still chattering away, but I couldn't hear it anymore; only one thought occupied my mind:
That mouth of hers is really annoying; she talks so much, it's so irritating.
Then let's block it up.
I leaned down and kissed those pink lips that opened and closed.
Crushing, turning.
The slight resistance on his shoulder meant nothing to him.
I just want to go further, and even further.
That was the first time I had the idea of wanting to plunder something.
This desire reached its peak when I saw those red, swollen eyes from crying.
Mixed with the tears that welled up in my eyes, I pressed the red mark even deeper with my fingertips.
I want Nine Luminaries.
That was an extremely clear idea.
Seeing the child's confused state and his uncontrollable crying, I suddenly felt a sense of cruelty.
I wanted him to cry even harder.
The poor child wiped his tears haphazardly with his hands, as if he wanted to turn back into his original form, but how could I let him have his way?
I grabbed his wrists and pressed his hands, one on top of the other, above his head.
He kicked and thrashed wildly, but how could he, in his human form, be a match for me?
I let him cry and make a fuss, but I never let go.
The crying stopped abruptly.
I watched as tears streamed down that beautiful face, her lovely eyes wide and round, before quickly turning red.
A slight smile played on my lips.
It seems he should know what he kicked.
"Xiao Jiu has to take responsibility."
I sighed softly.
Before Jiuyao could even utter a rebuttal, all those little trinkets I had given him in the past to amuse him were put to use.
The Immortal Binding Rope.
very useful.
The closed-word symbol.
It works very well.
Brocade made of silkworm silk.
The bed is just right.
I carried him step by step into the small building.
The moonlight is perfect tonight, ideal for consummating the marriage.
The white porcelain with red plum blossoms is truly exquisite.
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I expected that the person would run away the next day.
I plan to give him some breathing room.
In any case, what's mine will always be mine.
I, Feng Ji'an, have no reason to give away what belongs to me.
I went back to my clan to prepare the betrothal gifts.
But he never expected to be met with such strong opposition from his father and mother.
In the ancestral land of the Phoenix Clan, I knelt before the monuments of my ancestors, yet I refused to bow my head.
My injuries hurt a little, but it's nothing compared to the pain of not being able to see Xiao Jiu.
I can never forget the look of disappointment on the faces of my father and mother, who used to be so indulgent towards him, sitting at the head of the table.
"Feng Ji'an, I thought you were just a little willful in the past, but now it seems that we have spoiled you too much!"
"Have you forgotten how our Phoenix Clan has survived and continued to this day?"
I kept my head down and didn't say anything.
I know.
The Phoenix Clan Princess who married the Fox Lord Shen Ye was the last member of her clan to marry outside the clan.
After the ancient clans perished one after another, the Phoenix Clan only intermarried within its own clan.
Only by giving birth to a child with strong Phoenix bloodline can one survive each rebirth.
Only through repeated rebirths can one withstand calamity.
But I refuse to back down.
I never had anyone I loved, so I didn't care who it was.
Now I have someone I like.
They were unwilling to compromise any longer.
Since you've messed with Xiao Jiu, you have to take responsibility.
The king was so angry that he trembled and slumped onto his throne.
I still refuse to back down.
That whip really hurt.
Each lash struck the very soul.
But I didn't budge an inch.
Kneeling in the ancestral land.
They told me to reflect on myself, but what should I reflect on?
Looking up at the ancestors of the Phoenix Clan, I really want to ask,
am I wrong?
My four older cousins took turns trying to persuade me.
I turned a deaf ear.
When I have nothing to do while staying in my ancestral home, I sometimes take out the paulownia wood carvings that I keep in my storage bag and make some things.
It all started with a single flower and a blade of grass.
Later came flowers, birds, fish, and insects.
My older siblings came; they tried to persuade me, but I kept carving.
Like a piece of tough meat, completely impervious to salt and oil.
Sometimes when we run out of materials, we ask them to bring them in.
They were all very angry with me.
Only when I felt I had mastered the skill did I begin to carve the boy's likeness onto the paulownia wood.
With each slash, Xiao Jiu's appearance became clearer.
Every cut felt like it was etched into my heart, something I can never forget.
Sometimes I wonder, after not seeing me for so long, does Xiao Jiu miss me?
Or perhaps, you've forgotten me?
Later, Fifth Brother returned from his travels.
Perhaps seeing that no one else could persuade me, Fifth Brother also came to go through the motions.
At least that's what I thought at first.
I put down my carving knife, looked up at the person I hadn't seen in so long, then lowered my eyes again, my voice indifferent.
"Is Fifth Brother here to persuade me as well?"
Fifth Brother didn't say anything, but sat down next to me and shook his head. "I'm not here to advise you."
"I think you did the right thing, Xiao Liu, why should I try to persuade you?"
That was the first time I heard a completely different version of the story.
Within this tribe, it seems everyone tacitly agrees that only endogamy can preserve the entire tribe.
But now someone is telling him that he is not wrong.
My knuckles turned white as I gripped the carving knife.
Fifth Brother didn't say anything more, but stood up and patted my shoulder, "Don't worry, I came back for this matter. Sixth Brother will be able to leave soon."
Although I knew it was unlikely, I still held onto some hope.
Unexpectedly, I was actually released a few days later.
Fifth Brother walked in, patted my shoulder, and said, "Sixth Brother, let's go."
The carving knife cut my hand instead.
Suddenly, a feeling of panic welled up inside me.
I suddenly stood up, which startled Fifth Brother. He looked at me strangely.
I knew I must look terrible, but I couldn't care less about anything else.
I abandoned the sculpture I had been working on for so long and ran wildly towards the edge of the ancestral land.
I haven't seen the sun outside for a long time.
I have never seen such a natural phenomenon before.
Lightning struck the brilliant rosy clouds, and the distant horizon was ablaze with a dazzling display of lightning and rosy light.
Suddenly, a star as bright and warm as the moon streaked across the sky and fell in the southeast.
That is the destiny star of that deity from Su Chen Mountain!