So much ti had passed. Ever since Sang Luo learned Caesar was still alive, her obsession with him had faded. Secretly, she was more eager to see her little snake cub.
Little Qi was her firstborn. Deep down, she cared a great deal for him, but she’d unfortunately had very little ti to spend with him.
"Okay, I’ll go."
SWOOSH! Sang Luo threw the door open, nearly smacking her forehead into Fei Yuan’s chest. He wrapped an arm around her shoulder, a smile in his phoenix-like eyes. "No need to be in such a rush to throw yourself into my arms. I’m not short on ti."
Sang Luo shot him an annoyed glare and shook off his hand. "I was not!"
"If you’re going, then I’m going too!" Si Ye jumped up from the sofa. The mont the words left his mouth, he rembered he’d set the invitation on fire and was instantly filled with regret.
Fei Yuan looked at him. "You’d be better off focusing on your next Heavenly Tribulation."
Sang Luo asked in surprise, "Ah Ye has to face another Heavenly Tribulation?"
Si Ye nodded. "Of all the tis for it to happen." He walked over, wrapped his arms around Sang Luo’s waist, and bent down to steal a kiss. "I’ve only been with you for a few days. I wanted more ti with you..."
’He was terrified that after this banquet, her heart would be stolen away again.’
Sang Luo cupped his handso face in her hands, a bright smile on her lips. "Don’t be so gloomy. Your promotion is what’s important. Everything else has to take a backseat to that."
"That’s why I ca to the Western Region," Fei Yuan said to Si Ye. "The Heavenly Thunder for the Emperor Rank is no small matter. You’ve already failed once. The danger of a second Heavenly Tribulation will far surpass the first. If you fail again, you’ll most likely die."
Sang Luo’s heart trembled, and a wave of fear washed over her. "But Ah Ye just faced the Heavenly Thunder not long ago. How can another Heavenly Tribulation be coming so soon? There isn’t enough ti... can’t it be postponed?"
Fei Yuan shook his head. "He’s suppressed the Heavenly Tribulation for long enough. His natural talent and power have long been on the verge of the Emperor Rank. Even though he failed last ti, he has since recovered, so the Heavenly Tribulation is set to descend again. The longer he postpones it, the worse it will be for him. It’s best to break through as soon as possible."
"It’s fine. It’s just so Heavenly Thunder; nothing to be afraid of," Si Ye reassured her. "Last ti was an accident. I’ll be perfectly fine this ti. Luoluo, wait for ! I’ll co find you after I break through to the Emperor Rank!"
’Fei Yuan glanced at his stubborn, cocky nephew. Any Beastman who had experienced the Heavenly Thunder of the Emperor Rank knew just how terrifying this Heavenly Tribulation was. Countless prodigies throughout history had died beneath its might...’
Fei Yuan didn’t call him out on it. He simply said, "The Heavenly Tribulation will descend in about half a month. Use this ti to prepare."
For once, Si Ye’s expression was serious. He couldn’t afford any distractions this ti. He would have to go into seclusion.
"Luoluo, I’m afraid I’ll have to leave you for a while. The mont I pass the Heavenly Tribulation, I’ll be right back!"
Fei Yuan chid in, "Go on, don’t worry. I’ll take good care of my dear little niece-in-law."
A vein pulsed on Si Ye’s forehead as he threw a punch. "You dare try anything, and I’ll burn your Phoenix Palace to the ground!"
Fei Yuan didn’t move an inch, rely raising a hand to disperse the force of the punch. "Co back and fight when you’ve broken through to the Emperor Rank."
"...You two really are uncle and nephew." Sang Luo wanted to laugh.
Si Ye was as respectful to Fei Yuan in public as he was insolent in private.
Of course, they were still family. When it truly mattered, Fei Yuan would always protect Si Ye, the last pure-blooded scion of the Phoenix Clan.
Fei Yuan tossed him a bottle of elixirs. "These are True Lowering Pills. They can increase your chances of success in the Heavenly Tribulation. They can’t compare to the legendary Reincarnation Pill, but they’re more than enough for you."
Si Ye caught the bottle. "Thanks. Next ti a rebellion breaks out in your territory, I’ll help you out."
"Alright, then I won’t disturb you any longer." Before leaving, Fei Yuan glanced at Sang Luo one last ti. "Let know when you’re ready to go. I’ll co get you."
"I appreciate it, Phoenix Emperor."
Once Fei Yuan was gone, Si Ye swept her up into his arms and carried her to the bed. He trailed kisses over her brows, eyes, cheeks, ears, and lips, his voice low and seductive as he murmured, "Tonight..."
Sang Luo’s hand trailed over his lean waist, slowly sliding toward the forbidden zone. The taut muscles beneath her fingers made her blush and her heart race. "I’ll make sure you’re completely satisfied~"
It was a sleepless night. Only after Si Ye was fully sated did he finally, reluctantly, leave the next morning.
’Young n have terrifying stamina.’
Sang Luo ate a Beast Crystal and cast a Healing Technique on herself. Once the red marks covering her body had vanished, she changed into a light, comfortable, lotus-root pink floral dress. Then she sent word for Fei Yuan to co and get her.
Fei Yuan appeared at her door a mont later. Seeing her attire, he asked, "You’re planning to wear that?"
"What’s wrong with it?" Sang Luo held the hem of her dress and twirled before him, the skirt blossoming like a flower and fluttering like a butterfly. She thought it was lovely, and it was comfortable.
"Little Luoruo possesses a beauty that could topple nations. You look stunning in anything." Fei Yuan seed dazed for a second before quickly regaining his composure.
He stepped forward, his slender hand taking her delicate white one. A faint smile touched his handso, coolly beautiful face. "I can only bring one family mber to the banquet. I wonder, in what capacity would Little Luoruo like to attend?"
"Aren’t I your niece-in-law?" Sang Luo’s lips curled into a mischievous grin as she looked at Fei Yuan. "Once we’re outside, you can introduce to everyone as your niece-in-law~ Your favorite niece-in-law~"
"..." ’I do have a reputation to maintain in public, you know.’
"Or how about you tell everyone I’m your adopted daughter? I heard from Ah Ye that you’re almost five hundred. At your age, calling you my father would be generous. You’re old enough to be my great-great-great-grandfather."
Fei Yuan’s voice caught in his throat. In this respect, he truly couldn’t compete with those young Male Beasts in the pri of their youth. He said stiffly, "Emperor Beasts live long lives. With my Cultivation, I can live for five thousand years at the very least. A few hundred years is nothing. For an Emperor Beast, my age is actually considered young."
"Then what kind of family mber do you want to be?" Sang Luo raised an eyebrow at him, her dark eyes holding a natural allure.
Fei Yuan gave her a long, searching look. There was one thing he hadn’t ntioned. When soone brought a "family mber," it was almost always their mate.
"It doesn’t matter."
「He took her to the Southern Region.」
The barrier around the Southern Region had been removed, allowing all Beastn to co and go as they pleased.
Sang Luo was not completely unfamiliar with the Southern Region, but this was her first ti visiting the Beast Palace in the Soaring Snake Tribe Land. It was every bit as magnificent and opulent as the Phoenix Palace.
Compared to the splendid reverence of the Phoenix Palace, the Soaring Snake Imperial Palace was more solemn and stark, like a colossal black dragon crouching in the heart of the Imperial City.
Along the way, she saw many dignitaries, mbers of prestigious families, and royal Beastn. All were dressed in lavish attire and rode in chariots drawn by giant beasts, followed by innurable servants. They advanced toward the Imperial Palace in a vast and magnificent procession.
By contrast, Fei Yuan was traveling light, with only Sang Luo accompanying him.
He was dressed in a black, cross-collared robe with wide sleeves intricately embroidered with a dark gold phoenix pattern. His bearing was graceful and noble, his face devastatingly beautiful and cold. When he wasn’t smiling, he exuded an intimidating chill. Even soone who didn’t recognize him would never dare to underestimate his background.
Fei Yuan presented their invitation to the guards outside the palace.
"The Phoenix Emperor has arrived! This way, please!" The guard perford a gesture of utmost respect and led the pair into the palace.
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