Chapter 1117 - 202: Long Time No See, Lord Hou!

Chapter 1117: Chapter 202: Long Time No See, Lord Hou!

Together in life and death!

Chu Nian was moved in her heart, she looked at Mu Qingge and whispered, "Qingge, you don’t need to delay your time for my sake."

Mu Qingge shook her head and said, "It’s not really a delay. There’s still an old score to be settled between me and Wuhua God Emperor."

"You..." Chu Nian hesitated.

She pursed her lips, her brows slightly furrowed.

Mu Qingge’s words led her intelligent mind to associate many things. However, some questions were inconvenient to ask now.

"Come with me for a moment." The Phoenix Emperor suddenly said to Mu Qingge.

Chu Nian guardedly stood in front of Mu Qingge, said sternly to the Phoenix Emperor, "The matter of the Nirvana Fire was my idea, it has nothing to do with her."

Seeing Chu Nian so defensive, the Phoenix Emperor widened his eyes in anger, but helplessly said, "Since you two have already formed a Life and Death Contract, what can I do to him?"

Then he continued with a stern face, "I just want to have a word with this boy!"

Chu Nian was still a bit uneasy, but Mu Qingge stepped out from her back, raised her hand to pat her shoulder lightly, "Don’t worry."

Having said that, she followed the Phoenix Emperor to the side.

"What does the Phoenix Emperor want to say to me?" Mu Qingge asked.

The Phoenix Emperor had a somber expression, staring at Mu Qingge. Suddenly, his eyes burst with astonishment, and he asked in shock, "Why can’t I feel your cultivation? Before, I knew you used special means to conceal your cultivation, but I could still sense it. But now, I can’t feel it at all, what’s going on?"

He pondered and muttered, "Logically, after experiencing the Nirvana Fire, your cultivation should have greatly improved!"

Suddenly, he thought of the new Saint from two days ago!

Swiftly, the Phoenix Emperor’s pupils constricted, exclaiming in shock, "You... did you breakthrough and enter the Saint Realm?" What sort of monster is this? What’s your background?

He belonged to the Beast Clan, especially the most noble Phoenix Clan, and could discern that Mu Qingge’s bone age was less than a hundred years.

A Saint Realm below a hundred years... what does this signify?

’If this news spreads, the entire Divine Demon Continent might tremble thrice.’ The Phoenix Emperor sighed inwardly.

"Indeed, through a stroke of luck, I entered the Saint Realm." Mu Qingge nodded, her tone calm and indifferent, without a hint of pride.

This mindset of hers made the Phoenix Emperor admire her greatly. Originally, he intended to warn Mu Qingge that to become the contract holder for the future king of the Phoenix Clan, she needed to be exceptional among people and divine among gods. But now, seeing her extraordinary cultivation talent and her composed heart despite such monstrous talent, he swallowed his words.

"Ah! Each generation is filled with talent, we’re getting old, and it’s your young people’s world now." The Phoenix Emperor replaced his unspoken warning with a sigh.

After gathering his thoughts, he said, "Your talent is indeed surprising. However, I need to remind you: the Divine and Demon Clans have always been at odds. If the Divine Clan’s news of such a rare talent as you spreads among the Demon Clan, they might target you. So, you must learn to keep a low profile."

Would the Demon Clan want to kill her?

Mu Qingge’s heart dismissed the notion, but she still expressed gratitude for the Phoenix Emperor’s good intentions.

The Phoenix Emperor furrowed his brow again and said, "Although you and Chu Nian have formed a contract, she still needs to stay in the Phoenix Tree Forest to learn some clan techniques. If her cultivation isn’t adequate, I won’t let her return to Wuhua Domain to take risks. Also, if you want to deal with that old bastard Wuhua, notify me; I want revenge too!"

Mu Qingge chuckled, nodding, "Alright. Revenge requires careful planning, but it won’t take long. Phoenix Emperor, be patient. Let Chu Nian stay in the Phoenix Tree Forest, and once you feel assured for her departure, let her return to Wuhua Domain. She still needs to assist in this matter."

The Phoenix Emperor nodded, increasingly appreciative, "I think you’re a pretty good person! Hahaha—!"

He laughed loudly, seeming to enjoy his conversation with Mu Qingge greatly, which also relieved the attentive Chu Nian.

After reaching an agreement, Mu Qingge and the Phoenix Emperor returned.

The Phoenix Emperor said to Chu Nian, "Daughter, according to clan rules, as the Princess of the Phoenix Clan, after your first Nirvana, there will be an announcement to the world, how about..."

"No way!" Chu Nian immediately interrupted, "If it’s announced, won’t everyone know my identity, how will I return to Wuhua Domain and get my mother out? If that’s the case, then we’ll only be able to attack directly."

"Well, that’s true." The Phoenix Emperor calmed down.

"But this is really unfair to you." The Phoenix Emperor looked at Chu Nian with heartache.

Chu Nian shook her head, "These things are mere illusions. Some matters, as long as we understand them ourselves, there’s no need to care about others’ opinions."

The Phoenix Emperor sighed and said to her, "Fine, let’s do it your way. However, once everything settles down, I still want to host a grand banquet for my only daughter, making sure everyone in the Divine Demon Continent knows you are my daughter, not some ridiculous Wuhua God Emperor’s daughter."

Mu Qingge held back laughter in her heart, secretly thinking, ’Turns out the old Phoenix Emperor is jealous. Such father-daughter interactions can be quite enviable at times.’

Though she also had a father, she was not actually Mu Qingge, and her emotions towards Mu Liancheng were more akin to mutual respect among soldiers. Their relationship wouldn’t be like that of Chu Nian and the old Phoenix Emperor.

Chu Nian stayed in the Phoenix Tree Forest to learn the Phoenix Clan’s magic techniques and cultivation methods. When she could leave the Phoenix Tree Forest depended on when the Phoenix Emperor nodded in approval.

As for Mu Qingge, on the second day after the Nirvana ended, she walked out of the Phoenix Tree Forest alone.

Chu Nian did not come to see her off, nor did she need such sentimental farewells. As long as it’s not a farewell in death, there will be chances to meet again, especially now their fates are closely entwined.

Why bother with excessive sentimentality?

Mu Qingge had already stayed in the Phoenix Tree Forest for ten years; she continued out to understand the situation outside.

Yet, as soon as she stepped out of the Phoenix Tree Forest, she froze.

Two unexpected but reasonable individuals appeared in front of her.

Looking at the man with silver hair and blood-red eyes standing beside a tall, burly man with unruly hair and tattooed face who grinned at her, Mu Qingge’s lips curled.

"It’s been a while, Uncle Hou!" Mu Qingge smiled with narrowed eyes.

Only, her smile carried a chill that made Hou’s tiger-like body tremble, a chilling sensation rising inexplicably along his spine. His smile froze awkwardly, and he laughed sheepishly at Mu Qingge, saying, "Hehe, little girl, it’s been over ten years since we met haven’t you missed me at all?"

Mu Qingge sneered, "No, I don’t want to waste my elixirs repeatedly saving the same guy."

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