One of my fairy-like friends

Wang Qingchu knew about the Phoenix Blood Pool of the Phoenix Family before, but had never studied it, so he was quite surprised to hear this.

Mingyan nodded, "Once the phoenix awakens... I'm worried about Feiyan..."

“Are you worried that Fei Yan will no longer be Fei Yan?” Wang Qingchu pondered for a while. “It’s really possible. She has lived in the world as a phoenix for 20,000 years, but as Huang Fei Yan, she has only lived for less than 20 years. This extremely short memory is just a drop in the ocean in her long life. She may not even care about it.”

Having lived through many years himself, Wang Qingchu naturally had a better understanding of the psychology of such people.

"Then... does sister have any solution?" Mingyan frowned slightly, feeling somewhat anxious.

“The phoenix is ​​an existence of the highest order; even if it undergoes a special rebirth, the traces of its ultimate power will not disappear.” Wang Qingchu shook his head. “Unless I can restore my full strength, it will be difficult to do anything. Feng Shiyi might have a way, but…”

“But Feng Shiyi might not necessarily help me, right?” Ming Yan said. Unlike his sister Wang Qingchu, who doted on him, Feng Shiyi was very mysterious. Although she had a protective attitude towards him, it was uncertain whether she would help him. How could you guess the Emperor’s thoughts?

“If she really is a phoenix, Feng Shiyi probably won’t help you, but will stop you, right?” Wang Qingchu smiled meaningfully. “As the current emperor, she sees it as her responsibility to fight against the Dark Turmoil. She will do everything in her power to ensure that we are not wiped out by the Dark Turmoil. Under the suppression of the Great Dao, it is self-evident who she would choose between Huang Feiyan, who has not even become a saint, and the phoenix who reached the pinnacle in her previous life. This matter is indeed not suitable for Feng Shiyi to solve.”

If the Phoenix awakens, she, who once reached the pinnacle of power, can return to the half-step pinnacle under the current suppression of the Great Dao. The half-step pinnacle is a powerful force capable of contending with Emperor-level experts among the invaders from the outer realms. Therefore, compared to the Phoenix, Huang Feiyan is probably not that important to the Empress.

After thinking for a while, Wang Qingchu said, "Based on the rules of this world, even if the phoenix awakens, it is impossible for her to return to her peak in a short period of time. Whether we can prevent her from forgetting or valuing her memories of the past years depends on her. Moreover, the phoenix's awakening does not necessarily mean that she directly possesses the memories of the past. It is also possible that she will become a dual-soul entity. If this is the case, then there is still a chance for things to turn around."

"Couldn't we have stopped it beforehand?" Mingyan frowned.

“It can’t be stopped. Fei Yan is Phoenix herself. Right now, she’s essentially forgotten her past memories. One day, she’ll remember them. If it’s one body, one soul, things will be very troublesome, because that’s who she is, and you can’t change anything. If it’s one body, two souls, perhaps we can try to prevent Phoenix from erasing Fei Yan’s existence,” Wang Qingchu said. “How about this, I’ll leave some restrictions on her. That way, if anything changes happen to her, I’ll know immediately.”

Mingyan nodded and called Huang Feiyan over.

Wang Qingchu smiled and said, "Feiyan, I need you to have some protective measures on your body. I hope you don't mind."

"Hmm? Of course I wouldn't mind," Huang Feiyan said with a smile.

Mingyan trusts Wang Qingchu, and since she trusts Mingyan, she will naturally trust Wang Qingchu as well.

With Huang Feiyan's consent, Wang Qingchu extended her jade finger and touched Huang Feiyan's brow, leaving her with a restriction.

"Alright." Wang Qingchu smiled slightly, then transmitted her voice to Ming Yan, "I will let you know if anything happens. No matter what, as her fiancé, you are someone she cares about very much. You will need to put in more effort on this matter. If it is one body and one soul, then make sure she doesn't forget the memories between you. If it is one ladder and two souls, you need to persuade Phoenix not to erase Fei Yan's existence."

Mingyan nodded, while Huang Feiyan, unaware of the situation, smiled sweetly and said, "Thank you, sister."

“We’re family, no need to thank me. Why don’t you and Mingyan stay here and keep me company for a few more days?” Wang Qingchu reached out and took Huang Feiyan’s hand, saying softly, “Would you like to?”

"Of course I'm willing!" Huang Feiyan nodded vigorously. As long as her sister approved of her, then Qingying... *pfft*

Chapter 118 Wang Qingchu's "One of His Own"

If he were to make an effort from Feiyan... or rather, Phoenix, Mingyan pondered what the most appropriate course of action would be.

Appealing to emotions and reasoning with him might not work, because it's easy to tell from the Phoenix Clan's words that he himself is likely arrogant and probably doesn't care about his own thoughts, feelings, or opinions...

His sister told him that even if the phoenix awakened, she would not immediately regain her former strength. Not to mention that she could only reach the half-step extreme realm at most, she would also need some time to recover to the strength of the half-step extreme realm after awakening.

However, she was, after all, someone who had reached the extreme level, and this half-step extreme level being was probably more powerful than an ordinary half-step extreme level being.

On the other hand, the concept of rebirth is fundamentally beyond common sense. Human lifespan is limited; even the lifespan of an ultimate emperor is only ten thousand years. They can simply live a second life through the elixir of immortality.

If news of his Nirvana were to spread, it would likely cause a huge sensation. The reason Mingyan wasn't so surprised was simply because his older sister had experienced it firsthand, so he was very receptive to such things.

After spending a few days in Wang Qingchu's Qi Sea world, Mingyan and Huang Feiyan left Wang Qingchu's Qi Sea.

The two walked side by side, leaving Yaochi's cemetery. On the way, Huang Feiyan's face showed some longing, "Sister is such a heroine, and so gentle... Mingyan, you are so lucky to have such a sister."

“I think so too.” Mingyan smiled. “Looks like you like your older sister a lot?”

"Of course, how wonderful is my sister~" Huang Feiyan's lips curled up slightly. Putting aside the fact that she needed to please Wang Qingchu because of her relationship with Mingyan, Huang Feiyan had a very good impression of Wang Qingchu based on their interactions alone.

Unlike her aunt Huang Feiyan's gentle and calm demeanor, Wang Qingchu is more tender, considerate, and meticulous in her care. This subtle and gentle care, which is not very direct, highlights the personal charm of her older sister.

No one is perfect, and Huang Feiyan believes that Wang Qingchu's existence alone refutes this notion.

If we had to nitpick, then... perhaps it's because her sister and Mingyan are too close... This is the only slightly less-than-ideal aspect of Wang Qingchu for Huang Feiyan.

However, Huang Feiyan could understand. After all, her sister was from hundreds of thousands of years ago and had been waiting in some special way... waiting for hundreds of thousands of years, just for her family and her brother. Perhaps it wouldn't matter if she and Mingyan were even closer.

Mingyan felt that his sister had already cultivated Feiyan into one of her "own people". Sure enough, not only him, but Feiyan was also completely under his sister's control. Both of them knew this, but neither of them felt anything was wrong.

"Now, I can be considered your fiancée, as approved by my sister~" Huang Feiyan took Mingyan's hand, her joy and pride overshadowing her shyness. She was so happy she wanted to jump for joy.

Mingyan found it both funny and touching. Feiyan's care for him was obvious; it was evident in every word she spoke and even every expression.

She might not be good at "pleasing" him, but that's okay. He doesn't need Fei Yan to sacrifice anything to please him. But Fei Yan is really good at expressing her feelings in a way that is subtle yet memorable.

Mingyan grew increasingly fond of Huang Feiyan. He tightened his grip on Huang Feiyan's hand, but then a familiar figure appeared in his line of sight, causing both Mingyan and Huang Feiyan to stop in their tracks.

In the distance, a person dressed in white, with an ethereal and beautiful appearance, seemed to be from another world.

Here, the two held hands, seemingly descended from the mundane world, yet appearing very happy.

Huang Feiyan raised her other jade-like arm and waved it gently, a light smile on her face, "Feixuan~"

The white-clad fairy slowly approached from afar; it was none other than Ning Feixuan, the Holy Maiden of Yaochi.

Mingyan smiled at her and nodded slightly in greeting. Ning Feixuan was silent for a moment, then nodded back to him. Her gaze involuntarily drifted to the two holding hands, but she quickly looked away and turned to Huang Feiyan, saying with a light laugh, "Mingyan, Feiyan, why didn't you call me when you came to Yaochi? I only found out from my junior sisters."

“But…” Huang Feiyan couldn’t help but glance at Ming Yan. Wang Qingchu’s existence should be a secret. She didn’t know if Ning Feixuan knew or not, so she didn’t know whether she should say it or not.

Mingyan gently shook his head at her. Huang Feiyan felt a sweet warmth in her heart when she saw that Mingyan had realized what she wanted to ask and had given her an answer. This feeling of being in sync was wonderful.

"I only came to Yaochi because of some things. Since I didn't plan to stay long, I didn't want to bother you," Huang Feiyan said with a smile.

Ning Feixuan naturally noticed Huang Feiyan and Ming Yan's reactions. Her expression remained calm. "I see..."

"Now that things are settled, it's almost time for us to leave," Huang Feiyan said with a light laugh.

"Are you leaving so soon?" Ning Feixuan sighed softly. "I... never mind, it's alright."

Huang Feiyan had been secretly observing Mingyan's expression. Although Mingyan had said he had given up on Ning Feixuan, he had indeed once considered pursuing her. She was very curious about how Mingyan was treating Ning Feixuan now.

However, after observing for a while, Huang Feiyan found that Ming Yan had not revealed much emotion from beginning to end and had remained calm, while Ning Feixuan always seemed to have something to say but held back.

Huang Feiyan didn't know exactly what had happened between the two of them, so she was curious about their behavior, but she didn't dare to ask, so she could only remain silent.

Ning Feixuan looked at Ming Yan and said softly, "I..."

She had something to say, but when she opened her mouth, she didn't know what to say, or rather, she didn't know whether she should say it at all.

The atmosphere became somewhat tense and awkward. Mingyan took the initiative to speak, smiling, "Is there anything you'd like to say, Fairy Ning?"

This opening remark eased the awkward atmosphere slightly, but Ning Feixuan was even more at a loss for words.

She paused for a moment before gently taking off her clothes, a faint smile appearing on her pretty face. "It's nothing."

Her behavior made Huang Feiyan, who was standing to the side, feel a little itchy. Although she knew that there was no possibility of the two of them getting together now, she was extremely curious about what had happened between them.

Come to think of it, hasn't Second Aunt always been with Mingyan? Perhaps Second Aunt knows about these things?

"Well... Feixuan, if there's nothing else, we'll... be leaving?" With that thought, Huang Feiyan decided not to stay in Yaochi any longer. After all, she had seen her sister and done what she needed to do, so there was really no point in staying any longer.

Ning Feixuan pursed her cherry lips and nodded gently, "Let's get together again later."

After saying that, Huang Feiyan pulled Mingyan along and walked forward. Ning Feixuan watched the two figures gradually disappear into the distance, and felt an indescribable feeling in her heart.

She could sense Mingyan's growing distance. They might have been able to be friends before, but now, had she completely lost the possibility of being friends with him?

Thinking of this, Ning Feixuan couldn't help but feel a little sad. Perhaps, the two of them could really have become close friends...

But now... that's impossible.

Chapter 119 The Real Goal

After Mingyan, Huang Feiyan, and Huang Qingfei left, Ning Feixuan was summoned by Ning Mengru.

"Master," Ning Feixuan greeted, "I wonder why you summoned me here?"

Ning Mengru took out the pair of mirrors she was holding and handed them to Ning Feixuan, saying, "I'm returning this mirror to you now. You can keep it yourself."

Ning Feixuan looked up and saw that Ning Mengru was holding the pair of mirrors that she and Ming Yan had found together.

Mingyan held the Mandarin Duck Mirror, while she originally held the Duck Mirror, but she later gave it to Ning Mengru, and it has been with Ning Mengru ever since. Ning Feixuan has no intention of taking it back.

Because these mandarin duck mirrors represent lovers, and she and Mingyan were not lovers at all.

Ning Feixuan was silent for a moment before saying, "Master...this mirror..."

“This is yours, it’s your destiny,” Ning Mengru said. “You can decide where this goes; I can no longer keep it for you.”

Ning Feixuan fell silent for a moment upon hearing this, then nodded and accepted the Mandarin Duck Mirror.

“This mirror can communicate with another mirror and see what’s happening on the other side. You should know that the other mirror is with Mingyan. You can see Mingyan, and Mingyan can see you too,” Ning Mengru said. “How you deal with this mirror is up to you.”

Ning Feixuan nodded. "I understand, Master."

Ning Mengru looked at Ning Feixuan and asked gently, "What happened between you and Mingyan? Why has your relationship become so strained?"

"It's just some...it's nothing." Ning Feixuan said subconsciously, but stopped halfway through her sentence and gently shook her head.

“You…” Ning Mengru sighed softly, “Now that your revenge is complete, have you thought about what your goals are for the future?”

“I…I don’t know…maybe…remind me to cultivate…to work hard in my cultivation…?” Upon hearing this, Ning Feixuan lowered her head, thought for a moment, then raised her head again and said softly.

Ning Mengru looked at Ning Feixuan and sighed again, "I see deep confusion in your eyes. You have lost sight of your long-held goals."

"I..." Ning Feixuan fell silent upon hearing Ning Mengru's words.

She was thinking, pondering what she had gained after completing her revenge.

After taking revenge, she did not experience the joy or relief she had imagined.

Although she had avenged her parents, which was enough to comfort their spirits in heaven, the emptiness that followed left Ning Feixuan feeling lost.

Revenge has always been her goal. She has worked hard to cultivate so that she can defeat Ning Zetian and complete her revenge.

As it turned out, she had long since reached the cultivation level to kill her true enemy, and the sudden completion of her revenge left Ning Feixuan suddenly without a goal.

What should she do next?

She had thought about this question, but had not found an answer.

She is the Holy Maiden of Yaochi. Perhaps she should strive to improve her cultivation until one day she reaches the level of her master and then take over Yaochi.

Or, in the face of darkness and turmoil, do your part...

But these are not her personal goals; they are her responsibilities as the Holy Maiden of Yaochi and the responsibilities she must bear as a cultivator of Yaoguang.

Her personal goal... perhaps in the future, she will become the vessel of Yaochi, bearing the will of the entire Yaochi, leading Yaochi to fight on the front lines like the Yaochi saintesses and the Queen Mother of the West throughout history.

"Feixuan, have you thought it through?" Ning Mengru asked softly.