After the main character who took the blame retired, the female lead quit.

The red-haired woman and her group completely ignored Xiao Yu's protest. As the weakest race, humans were usually someone they wouldn't even glance at.

This led to a connection with the powerful dragon race, which is why they discussed it for a long time. Normally, any alien race that trespasses into the ancient phoenix tree, whether by accident or intention, would be killed on the spot to punish their offense.

This highlights the importance of having a voice; might makes right. If Xiao Yu's human race is far stronger than the Phoenix Clan, then the situation of being at the mercy of others will be completely one-sided.

In fact, even thousands of years later, when humans were in power, the situation was the same; only the race changed to the sects and factions behind them.

The demons present largely agreed with the red-haired woman's arrangement. The flames on their seats burned quietly, and they said nothing, clearly indicating their approval of the arrangement.

Since that's the case, there's nothing more to say. The red-haired woman immediately arranged for several bird-like attendants to escort Xiao Yu to the lower level of the prison.

At this point, Xiao Yu knew that nothing more he said was truly impossible.

Since it's a dream about Bai Feng's memories, then... the breakthrough point naturally lies with her.

Seeing that demons were approaching and preparing to take him to prison, Xiao Yu could only shout, "I have no ill intentions. Since you are not at ease, I am willing to become Bai Feng's servant and be controlled by her. I can withstand her phoenix fire!"

Upon hearing this, the entire room fell silent once more. The focus wasn't on Xiao Yu's previous ramblings, but on that last sentence.

Can he withstand Bai Feng's phoenix fire?!

Chapter Seventy, The Limitations of the White Flame Phoenix Fire

Xiao Yu's voice echoed in the hall. After a long pause, the demons came to their senses and looked at him with a hint of disdain.

Crown Prince Feng Yan laughed and said, "You? You want to become my sister's consort? No matter how many races with physical talents are much stronger than yours, they couldn't endure it. Even we couldn't. You're just a human? Ha! Whether you can withstand the burning of the resurrected fire is another matter."

Moreover, being a member of the Phoenix's retinue is an immense honor; what makes you think you're qualified?

He shook his head, his sharp phoenix eyes filled with disdain for Xiao Yu's presumptuous words.

Being granted the fire and the near-phoenix-like immortality is truly astonishing.

However, this is not without cost. The flame of the familiar will keep it immortal, but each time it dies, the flame will burn away the essence of its body. Over time, all its cultivation and supernatural powers will be exhausted and turned into nourishment for the flame in its chest. The flame becomes more and more vigorous, and the immortality becomes stronger.

At the same time, the Phoenix's retinue consists of a master and a servant. The master has a strong control over the fire and can kill its retinue by igniting it if necessary. The servant is essentially tied to the Phoenix's side.

Races like humans have neither scales for protection nor sharp claws for fighting enemies. They don't even have the ability to fly, swim, or dive. Their skin is thin and fragile, and they can't even withstand the phoenix fire of an ordinary phoenix.

Not to mention Bai Feng, whom Xiao Yu mentioned.

She was completely different from the fire phoenix born from the Phoenix Clan. With white hair and snow-white eyes, when she was born, white flames surged into the sky, almost taking away half of her mother's spiritual essence. If someone hadn't been there to protect her and rescue her in time, she probably would have lost her mother right after birth.

The phoenix fire born at the same time has an icy color. When it burns the body, it not only burns the flesh but also the spirit, that is, the soul. Such power, while making the whole clan happy, cannot help but cause a sense of worry.

It was only because the phoenix fire was too domineering that even her parents could not withstand it. They could only use fire to contain it and temporarily make contact with it.

Even the phoenix, which is most drawn to fire, is like this; how many humans and demons in the world could withstand it? However, just as they feared.

No one could withstand Bai Feng's phoenix fire. The alien races that came spontaneously from the outside world were in so much pain that they cried out for their mothers just from the contact.

Not to mention being given fire and becoming family.

When a swan appears among a flock of ducks, the ducks' reaction is not one of surprise and envy, but rather one of fear, even ostracizing it. This is the typical reaction of most groups to an outsider.

The first feeling the demons in the hall had towards Bai Feng was fear and alienation.

Therefore, when Xiao Yu said that he could withstand the White Flame Phoenix Fire, most of the demons present shook their heads and did not believe him.

Just him?

If it's impossible for us, it's even more impossible for the human race.

The demons laughed, but the white phoenix girl, who had been watching the spectacle, was taken aback when Xiao Yu spoke. She then remembered that she had released phoenix fire at Xiao Yu on the spot, and he had indeed been unharmed.

Doesn't this mean...?

Her snow-white eyes trembled slightly at that moment.

The flames burning above the seat spoke again:

"Since that's the case, let's give him a try. If what he says is true, then our Little White Phoenix won't have to be all alone and be manipulated by you all. If we become a couple, then we'll have someone to take care of us."

“It’s pointless, it’s just one person…” Crown Prince Feng Yan wanted to say something, but after glancing at the flames, he immediately lost his opinion.

Upon hearing this, the two winged demons who were carrying Xiao Yu to the prison exchanged a glance. Since the flame had spoken, they dared not disobey and naturally loosened their grip.

Suspended in mid-air and still struggling violently, Xiao Yu landed directly on the ground with a thud, making his face grimac, clearly not in a good mood.

"Huh? Become my familiar?! A mere human? I don't want that... Besides, he also..."

Upon hearing that a human would become her companion who had received the Fire Seed, the White Phoenix girl instinctively wanted to refuse.

After all, Xiao Yu's first appearance did not leave a good impression on her. He also had an unpleasant dragon aura, and the human race was not a powerful race.

The flickering flames of the fire burning on the seat then gently offered words of comfort:

"Just go ahead and give it a try. Since he dares to say that, he must have his own trump card. Don't you want to know if there's anyone in the world who can withstand your Phoenix Fire?"

Xue Meng's eyes flickered; indeed... Huo Yan's words struck a chord with her.

That's what she thought in her heart, but on the surface, she still feigned reluctance and said:

"Since you put it that way, then I'll give it a try... but I won't be responsible for any trouble it might cause if I burn him to death."

The white-phoenix maiden walked gently, a cluster of white flames rising from her body. Upon seeing this, the surrounding demons scattered like a tidal wave, as if they had seen a plague god.

The white flames are terrifying; even a tiny touch can damage one's soul and devour one's spirit. Their cultivation is too shallow to withstand it.

If it suddenly explodes nearby, the consequences would be utter destruction, beyond saving. Therefore, it is essential to be careful and stay away from it.

The girl snorted and turned her head away, clearly unconcerned.

The strong are always proud and aloof, so why should they care about the opinions of those around them? Even so, she still subconsciously restrained herself and came to stand in front of Xiao Yu.

Xiao Yu's hands were tied, and he lay on the ground. As the sound drew closer, what came into view was a pair of crystal-clear, jade-like toes. His ankles were slender and shapely, like a beautiful work of art. Above, his fair and delicate legs revealed a hint of rosy calves with a slight curve.

Above the firm, full thighs is...

Snapped!

Before Xiao Yu could get a full view, a jade-like foot stepped on his face. "You birdman... what are you peeking at again?!"

Whether seeing Xiao Yu reminded her of something embarrassing, a slight blush crept onto the girl's delicate face, and her tone became somewhat annoyed:

"Fine! Let me see how capable you are, dare you say you can withstand my Phoenix Fire."

With so many people watching, the girl knew this wasn't the time to pursue the matter, so she decided to put it aside for the moment and focus on burning the thing.

After saying that, white flames surged out and sprayed all over Xiao Yu's body.

Xiao Yu only felt a warmth on his body, and then there were no other abnormalities. There was no burning pain in his soul or loss of spirituality. The damage caused was not even as great as that of ordinary flames.

Xiao Yu felt much more at ease. It seemed that his immunity to white flames in the dream remained unchanged.

After burning for a while, when the white flames dissipated, Xiao Yu saw the girl in front of him staring intently at him with her snow-white eyes.

Seeing that her prized white flames had caused no harm, she was stunned. Although she had been mentally prepared, seeing this scene with her own eyes again still surprised her, and she exclaimed:

"How could that be? It really didn't work..."

"How about it, what do you think..." Xiao Yu's lips curled up, and he was about to speak, but before he could finish speaking, another ball of white flame surged forth.

This time, the girl defiantly increased the intensity of the attack, and the rolling flames almost engulfed Xiao Yu's entire body. She waited a long time before withdrawing the Phoenix Fire.

Boom~

Beneath the white flames, Xiao Yu heard a crisp sound. At the same time, his body loosened. The imitation dragon-binding rope had been burned away by the white flames and turned into an ordinary rope.

After observing for a long time and experiencing it firsthand, he had a flash of inspiration and discovered a characteristic of the White Flame Phoenix Fire: it could only burn living things and magical artifacts with spiritual power; it could not harm other inanimate objects such as stones. This was a minor limitation.

As the phoenix fire dissipated, Xiao Yu's unharmed body reappeared before everyone.

The first time might have been a fluke, but the second time, even with increased firepower, it still happened the same way.

It seems that what this human said was true; he really is immune to the white flames of this alien phoenix.

In an instant, the way most of the demons in the hall looked at Xiao Yu changed.

Amidst the shock, there was also a touch of jealousy and envy.

Chapter 71, Lick it, like the most loyal little dog.

"Alright, everyone, now that this outsider has proven his worth, then... as we said before, it's better to let him waste food in prison than to keep him there."

It would be better to let him contribute his remaining energy and become Bai Feng's companion. Under the constraints of the fire seed, he probably wouldn't be able to cause any trouble..."

The flames burning on the seats proclaimed this.

"I don't want a human as my follower. He's too weak, not even close to Brother Feng Yan's Fire-Treading Cloud Sparrow. He has no real strength, and he even smells of dragons on him, ugh~"

The girl waved her hand in front of her nose, as if trying to shake off the dragon smell from Xiao Yu, looking quite disgusted.

Phoenixes are loyal; once they choose a mate, they are committed to them for life. In contrast, dragons are promiscuous and leave their offspring everywhere, sleeping with any species they fancy, making them comparable to Zeus in Greek mythology.

Although not all dragons in the dragon race are like this, the abundance of dragon offspring has already cemented this breed's image in the eyes of other races.

As a person of pure love, Phoenix naturally finds such behavior extremely distasteful and disgusting.

Moreover, the human race is not strong and does not have any outstanding abilities, so it is no wonder that the girl would resist in this way.

The flames remained burning, but the gaze directed at him was still warm. "Believe me, Little White Phoenix, one cannot go far alone. Your situation is special. You are not a phoenix reborn from the ashes, but a new life, an unprecedented variable, a being from beyond the heavens. Apart from him, there may be no other being in the world capable of bearing your phoenix fire..."

"I can do just fine on my own, I don't need any family." The girl crossed her arms, young and spirited, with an air of arrogance.

The flames remained unchanged, but the tone of voice grew gentler: "The path you will walk in the future is very lonely. It is always a good thing to have someone to accompany you."

This human is not as simple as you think. He is not just a human; he is also an anomaly, just like you. The one who can withstand your phoenix fire is naturally not from this world. Take him as a follower and make good use of him; there may be some unexpected benefits.

Besides, haven't you been complaining that no one dares to work or serve you in your room? Isn't this human who isn't afraid of phoenix fire the perfect candidate?

As soon as the words fell, regardless of Bai Feng's attitude, Xiao Yu was first stunned, and then fell into a brief shock.

“You…” He looked at the flames, about to speak, but the flames, sensing what he was about to say, merely flickered.

The invisible force came again, and Xiao Yu's mouth tightened.

"It cannot be spoken, it cannot be spoken! Alas! Outsiders, how enviable! We birds in the trees, how many tribulations must we endure before we can grow wings and see the outside world? Cherish your choice, human."

After leaving behind a sigh of unknown meaning, the burning flames slowly faded and disappeared from the seat. All the demons in the hall bowed solemnly to the empty seat in farewell.

The burning flame is the longest among the ancient phoenix trees, evolved from a spark left behind when the oldest phoenix was reborn.

Its status within the ancient parasol tree is self-evident, and even the phoenix within the tree has to obey its words.