Chapter 1466 - 526: Little Zhiyo’s Quest for a Wife
When Rui spoke, Little Wuya became even more furious.
"I don’t have such a relative. The reason I fought him is very clear to him. This scoundrel almost insulted Zixian."
As soon as Little Wuya finished speaking, Rui and his parents’ faces fell.
Especially Rui’s parents, who wished they could go up and tear Little Wuya’s mouth apart.
"You can’t talk nonsense. You say our Rui insulted Zixian, is there any evidence? Don’t think that just because you’re the daughter of Big Brother, you can slander people recklessly."
Rui’s mother spat at Little Wuya, her intention to protect her child evident.
"That’s right, little cousin, whether I insulted Zixian or not can be known by asking Zixian herself. Someone, bring Zixian here and ask clearly."
Rui exchanged a glance with his father, unhurriedly.
Zixian had already changed her clothes. Her face full of fright, she visibly recoiled upon seeing Little Wuya.
"Zixian, tell me what happened earlier. Did Rui bully you?"
The Old Clan Leader asked Zixian.
Rui was his own grandson. Though he was unruly and wild, he still couldn’t believe Rui would dare to do such a reckless thing.
"Reporting to the Old Clan Leader, nothing happened. It’s... it’s that I admired Lord Rui and privately arranged to meet him. How was I to know that young girl would suddenly appear and misunderstood that Lord Rui intended harm upon me."
Lowering her head, Zixian spoke softly, not daring to look Little Wuya in the eye.
"Sister Zixian, just a moment ago he was clearly humiliating you, how is it that in no time you’re changing your story?"
Little Wuya, upon hearing this, also became anxious. This was clearly a reversal of right and wrong, and Zixian’s demeanor obviously showed she was threatened.
"Little cousin, you don’t need to ask her anymore. The truth is already crystal clear. It was you who misunderstood. Zixian admires me, hence attempted to seduce me, which you happened to witness, leading to the misunderstanding."
Rui shamelessly remarked.
"Yes, within the clan, many young girls admire Rui; how could he fancy someone like Zixian?"
Rui’s mother spoke with pride, the family’s smug expressions only deepening Little Wuya’s disgust.
"This is outrageous. I have a witness. Little Zhiyo was with me at the time, and he witnessed it too."
Little Wuya would not allow someone like Rui to harm any more people in the clan. Today it was Zixian; in the future, it could be other girls.
"Who is Little Zhiyo?"
The Old Clan Leader was somewhat displeased. Rui was after all his most favored Young Clan Leader successor.
"Little cousin refers to the foxhound she brought back, just a cute pet; what could it possibly know." Rui said nonchalantly.
"Enough, Zixian, step down for now. Everyone, go fetch the others. I have urgent matters to discuss with you all."
The Old Clan Leader did not wish to pursue the matter further. In his view, Rui might not be entirely innocent, but youthful indulgence was understandable, given Rui was the future Young Clan Leader and having more female companions didn’t matter.
However, Little Wuya’s sudden appearance made the Old Clan Leader hesitate.
Originally, he thought both the third and first sons were suitable Clan Leader successors.
But Rui from the third family compared to the children from the first family was even more suitable to be the future Clan Leader.
At a young age, he was an Array Master, and his future prospects were boundless.
But now, the first family had an Illusion Little Phoenix, an Illusion—now that’s an absolute powerhouse within the Phoenix Clan.
Suddenly, the Old Clan Leader hesitated.
The Fire Phoenix couple and Rui’s parents noticed the Old Clan Leader’s purpose for calling everyone over must be related to the Clan Leader position.
Counting the days, today was also the day to submit the Water Bright Stone.
The Old Phoenix Emperor’s summons had brought all descendants with Phoenix Blood to gather.
"Father, Mother, look at what we caught—a very pretty little fox cub."
Fire Phoenix and Ice Phoenix’s sons, led by Fire Phoenix’s eldest son Yi, walked in.
Yi held a small creature with snowy white fur, blue eyes, and a shiny black nose.
"Zhiyo~"
Unexpectedly, upon entering, the seemingly well-behaved little creature slapped Yi on the back of his hand with a paw, causing Yi to grimace with pain.
The white fluff ball used all its legs to bounce and hop straight into Little Wuya’s arms, its blue eyes nearly teary.
Little bride, this Zhiyo has finally found you.
After being separated, Little Zhiyo had gotten lost in Jiunie Mountain.
It dared not speak up recklessly, and happened to encounter Yi and his brothers.
They were discussing the Old Clan Leader summoning them. Upon hearing this, Little Zhiyo got resourceful and collided right into Yi’s foot.
"Little Zhiyo."
Upon seeing Zhiyo, Little Wuya was overjoyed, impulsively planting a kiss on Little Zhiyo’s forehead with a "smooch" sound.
Fire Phoenix and Ice Phoenix exchanged looks.
So that’s Little Zhiyo?
They already knew from Ye Lingyue that Little Wuya had a very good little companion, and Ye Lingyue implied that Little Wuya was fond of it.
But they hadn’t expected their daughter to be fond of such a "small" little creature?
Rui stood opposite Little Wuya, seeing her smiling face, then seeing her affectionate manner with Little Zhiyo, his brow furrowed.
The little beast capable of speech was definitely not an ordinary male beast.
Having set his sights on Little Wuya, Rui naturally considered her his woman and couldn’t allow her to be too close to any other male beast.
Rui glared enviously at Little Zhiyo.
"Yi, you all come here quickly; this is your younger sister, Little Wuya. She has returned, quickly go see her."
Ice Phoenix spoke, and Little Wuya’s brothers were all startled.
They had long heard from their parents that they had an egg twin sibling presumed to have perished at birth.
Unexpectedly, the little one not only survived but grew into an adorable little beauty.
The brothers gathered enthusiastically, endlessly addressing her as "sister," despite having been separated for years, with no sense of unfamiliarity.
This moved Little Wuya and made her feel closer to her family.
After a while, all the Phoenix Clan members gathered.
Little Wuya noticed that although the Phoenix Clan was large, truly pure Phoenixes were few.
Counting them, only the Old Clan Leader’s three offspring and their children were genuinely of Phoenix bloodline. Most others had already interbred with other Bird Clans.
Learning Little Wuya was the Fire Phoenix’s daughter intrigued many, prompting them to engage in conversation. The Royal Court Tree was bustling with lively chatter.
"Everyone, quiet down. Little Wuya has returned and will not leave the clan ever again. If you have anything to say, do so later. Today I’ve gathered you all to discuss the Clan Leader succession matters." The Old Clan Leader motioned for silence, then spoke.