Chapter 1475 - 535: Coming of Age
The Old Clan Leader’s Great Nirvana ended in failure, but fortunately, his life was spared.
This also means that the Phoenix Clan’s attempt to become the Divine Bird ended in failure once again.
When Little Zhiyo and the Elixir Fire Phoenix fell into the Jiuqu Volcano, amidst the chaos, almost no one noticed Ye Lingyue’s actions at the last moment.
The fires in the sky slowly dissipated, and Little Wuya laid down the barely breathing Old Clan Leader. Ignoring her parents’ protests, she rushed toward the smoke-filled Jiuqu Volcano.
But she saw Ye Lingyue descending from the sky, holding the colorless Little Zhiyo.
"Little Zhiyo, why were you so foolish."
Large tears rolled down from Little Wuya’s eyes.
Seeing Little Zhiyo’s condition, the members of the Phoenix Clan were all silent.
Rui fled in desperation at the critical moment and was ultimately killed by the Elixir Fire Phoenix. On the contrary, Little Zhiyo, who had no ties to the Phoenix Clan, stepped forward to shield Little Wuya and the Old Clan Leader from a fatal blow.
The volcanic eruption caused by the Great Nirvana brought disastrous damage to Jiunie Mountain, burying vast areas under volcanic lava. As the Old Clan Leader lay unconscious, the Fire Phoenix, supported by the clan members, led them in restoring order on Jiunie Mountain.
A few days later, the Old Clan Leader woke from unconsciousness.
After learning about the whole incident, the Old Clan Leader locked himself in his room, silent.
Little Wuya kept watch over the barely breathing Little Zhiyo day and night.
In the room, Little Zhiyo’s small body was wrapped in numerous bandages, resembling a small mummy.
His festering wounds often soaked the bandages, which Little Wuya patiently changed for him.
"Leader, Little Zhiyo hasn’t woken up yet, will he..."
Little Wuya’s usually delicate face was clouded with worry.
She hadn’t changed her clothes for days, watching over Little Zhiyo.
But Little Zhiyo was severely burned. He was not a Phoenix and lacked Nirvana Power. Such severe injuries would have meant certain death for any other Spiritual Beast if it wasn’t for Ye Lingyue using Cauldron Breath to continuously heal him.
"Don’t worry, Little Zhiyo is much stronger than we imagined. His skin has already regrown; in the next few days, it should peel extensively. It’s a pity about his beautiful fur. That guy loves looking good; he’ll probably be upset about his bald appearance for a long time."
Ye Lingyue looked at Little Zhiyo’s wounds.
Little Zhiyo grew up in Hong Meng Heaven, not an ordinary Spiritual Beast, and combined with his young age, his healing was even better than that of the Old Clan Leader.
However, because he used too much Ghost Beast Power that day, his body couldn’t handle it, resulting in long-lasting unconsciousness from exhaustion.
After hearing Ye Lingyue’s words, Little Wuya felt slightly relieved and continued to care for Little Zhiyo’s diet daily.
That morning, Little Wuya prepared medicinal soup as usual to feed Little Zhiyo.
A sudden scream broke the morning peace, shaking the entire treehouse with a buzz.
The members of the Huangquan Team, still dreaming, were all woken up in a panic.
They hurried to the source of the sound.
Only to see Little Wuya with a flushed face, burst out of the room.
She was breathless, as if she had suffered a great shock.
"Little Zhiyo... he’s..."
Ye Lingyue was startled, fearing Little Zhiyo’s condition had worsened, and was about to step into the room, but was stopped by Little Wuya.
"Better let them go inside, it’s not convenient!"
Little Wuya covered her face, her cheeks bright red.
Bo Qing and the others, full of curiosity, entered the room.
On the bed sat a little boy of eight or nine years.
The boy was naked, pulling off his bandages. His large, crystal-clear blue eyes, short, newly grown snow-white hair, and brows like painted lines, lips like peach petals.
His newly regenerated skin was a soft pink, a cute little boy who charmed instantly.
"You, you, you! Are you the little dog of Sixth Sister-in-law?"
Everyone surrounded the boy, incredulously staring at this child resembling a New Year painting.
Qin Xiaochuan, still in disbelief, pinched Little Zhiyo’s cheek to ensure it was not an illusion but a true living person.
"I don’t know what happened; I woke up like this."
Little Zhiyo looked at his hands and feet in shock.
He had actually successfully transformed.
No one expected Little Zhiyo to transform in such circumstances.
When Ye Lingyue and the Fire Phoenix and Ice Phoenix saw Little Zhiyo, they were pleasantly surprised.
Contrarily, Little Wuya, upon seeing Little Zhiyo, flushed bright red, her mind filled with the earlier scene of Little Zhiyo’s naked body flashing before her.
Ye Lingyue examined Little Zhiyo closely and exclaimed.
"Little Zhiyo’s wounds are all healed. Seems he had a blessing in disguise; the Great Nirvana caused Fire Spirit Power to gather on the Elixir Fire Phoenix. During his duel with the Elixir Fire Phoenix, Little Zhiyo absorbed some of the Great Nirvana’s power, allowing him to be reborn."
However, why Little Zhiyo was able to borrow Great Nirvana Power and be reborn in the fire was unclear even to Ye Lingyue.
All she could say was that Little Zhiyo had dumb luck, seizing benefits meant for the Old Clan Leader.
Little Zhiyo laughed silly, eyeing Little Wuya hiding behind the Fire Phoenix and Ice Phoenix. Suddenly, seriously, he knelt down.
"Father-in-law, Mother-in-law, I plead for you to give me Little Wuya. As long as I breathe, I will protect her and not let her suffer any grievance."
Little Zhiyo’s public proposal drew a chorus of cheers.
The members of Huangquan Team chanted.
"Say yes, say yes."
The Fire Phoenix and Ice Phoenix exchanged looks, then gazed at their hopeful yet shy daughter and sighed, about to agree.
"It’s not that easy to marry my granddaughter."
A stern voice sounded as the Phoenix Emperor entered surrounded by Phoenix Clan members.
The Phoenix Emperor’s strict gaze fell upon Little Zhiyo.
Upon seeing him, Little Wuya hastily went to Little Zhiyo’s side, mimicked his actions, and knelt as well.
"Grandfather, please don’t trouble Little Zhiyo; your granddaughter will marry no one else."
"Humph, do you think I’m an old-fashioned stubborn man? I can agree to your marriage, but on one condition: you must take Little Wuya away from Jiunie Mountain and help her grow a Phoenix Head Feather. Only then can you marry."
The Old Clan Leader said meaningfully.
~On the last day of March, hee hee, clear out those votes already, guess who it’s going to be~