The guests could not understand why Phoenix would accept the invitation to the Heavenly feast when she had not stepped out of her door for more than 10 days.
Soon, the G.o.ds came to their senses.
Does she come to reunite with the Emperor?
Many fairies lifted their heads, looking forward to the drama that was about to happen.
In no time, the Emperor arrived, followed by the witch. It was no different than before as he sat on the seat of honor, dressed in a purplish-white robe. His peach-blossom-like eyes were exceedingly beautiful, but they did not catch sight of Phoenix even for once.
The fairies were glad to see his reaction. As expected, the Emperor was tired of Phoenix. After this, Phoenix would not be so self-righteous anymore when she appeared in Tian Dao again.
Phoenix did not belong to Tian Dao, but she was always superior to them due to her ranking of Buddhism. Her seat was also closer to the Emperor.
Although both of their seats were not far, they were a distance of thousands of mountains and rivers apart from each other.
How could they not be delighted?
Even though they would not ever have any sort of affairs with the Emperor, they were content to witness a defeated Phoenix.
The Heavenly feast was organized by the Crown Prince of Tian Dao, but he had yet to show up.
Nevertheless, it did not matter, as it was more interesting to watch Phoenix being humiliated.
Fairies who usually dared not provoke Phoenix exchanged glances with each other, then directed their gaze toward the seat of honor, smiled as they said, “Emperor, Lord Phoenix has already lowered herself to reunite with you. Why are you still so indifferent?”
“That's right,” said someone who genuinely hoped both of them could make it up. “Couples having a fight is common. Emperor, since Lord Phoenix is here, she must be sincere to apologize.”
Upon hearing that, the man's fingers that were holding the wine cup came to a halt. He looked at Phoenix and smirked, “She's here to join the Heavenly feast. Don't overthink it.”
Is that a sign of rejection?
The fairies fixed their gaze at each other and the smile on their faces brightened up.
Phoenix listened on throughout the conversation, leaning her body against her seat without speaking at all.
The Emperor's gaze fell on her face as he toasted his wine cup.
Phoenix did not avoid him but toasted back at him. She was no longer edgy but indifferently estranged from him.
Seeing her action, the Emperor's smile grew more fawning, “Are you afraid of suffering from heartache when you see me so you choose to stay indoors for more than 10 days consecutively?”
Phoenix knew the man's style of speaking. With the absence of gentleness, he was used to being straight to the point.
“Why are you keeping silent?” The Emperor stared directly at Phoenix. His pair of attractive peach blossom eyes were deep like the sea, dark and cold.
Phoenix put down her wine cup, curving her lips, “You're still the same.”
“Hmm?” The Emperor replied vaguely, his outrageously handsome face carried a demonic aura.
Phoenix moved closer to the man with her head tilted, showing a dashing smile on her face, “Too bad, I've changed.”
The old me who gets sad over what you have said is gone.
After finishing her words, she rose to her feet. She then spoke in a placid tone, “I have other matters to deal with. Please excuse me.”
The man was stunned, the wine cup in his hand was rippling with waves. His gaze was so dark that the things on the table trembled along slightly.
Phoenix did not turn to look at the person's reaction behind her. She pa.s.sed him and was about to take a step when he grabbed her wrist, tugging her back with great force.
His grasp was tight. Standing behind her, his lips parted, “I agree.”
“Agree to what?” Phoenix frowned.
The man looked at her and said in a deep voice, “Get back together. Forget what happened on that day. We'll start afresh.”
Get back together?
Phoenix lifted her gaze to look at him.
The seated guests did not expect the Emperor to actually agree on getting back together with Phoenix.
“Unbelievable! The Emperor actually agreed!”
“Perhaps because Phoenix was too indifferent just now and it induced his interest again?”
“I have no idea. But it's my first time seeing a woman pleading to get back together.”
The noises of discussion from the surroundings echoed through the atmosphere.
Phoenix did not speak as she felt rather humored.
Perhaps she had taken the initiative too many times, causing everyone to misunderstand her. Even the man misinterpreted what she meant, thinking that she wanted to start anew with him again.
Phoenix never regretted each and every decision she had made.
She was vigorous and reckless when she had fallen for someone.
Even if it hurt, it was the result of her actions.
It was not a sin to be proactive in love as long as it did not cause harm to anyone.
She was still herself even though she was accused of being shameless.
But…getting back together?
She never thought of that.
The excruciating pain of drawing out her bone in the Sea of Blood caused her to come to a great realization.
She knew the only person she could count on in this world was herself.
It was related to her destiny.
The Phoenix of Buddhism lived to kill. Anyone who approached her had their reasons.
To make her succ.u.mb was one of their intentions…
Never had Phoenix grown weary of arguing and everything else than ever before.
Perhaps to others, she was a woman who would not leave the man alone.
Holding her head, Phoenix laughed. These people are too imaginative.
“The reason I am here today is that…”
A rather alluring, cynical voice not far away interrupted when Phoenix was about to speak, “My apologies to all for being late. Oh? Phoenix! Why are you so early? You didn't have to wait beforehand. Here is the mythical water that I've stored. Remember to offer the correct amount of prayer beads.”
“Thank you.” Phoenix received the mythical water, smiling as she added, “It is quite difficult to get mythical water recently. Worry not, Crown Prince, there will be an exact amount of 72 prayer beads.”
The Crown Prince laughed, “You really put the effort into that Bodhi tree. Truth to be told, I've never seen anyone who grows plants like you.”
“Bodhi is not any normal plant.” Phoenix's voice was plain. She was the only one who knew that she had nowhere to hide her pathetic look if it was not for the faint Light of Buddha the Bodhi tree had emitted on that day.
It had been a full three days. The searing pain of drawing out the Dharma Bone weakened her so much that she could not even take care of herself.
As a result of being drenched in blood, she was rejected by Buddhism. She was lucky to have the Bodhi tree by her side since she was young.
“So are you here today just to get the mythical water?” The man sneered in a low voice, interrupting the conversation between Phoenix and the Crown Prince, “I misunderstood what you meant, didn't I?”
