Dance Of The Phoenix
131. Can you marry me?

A pair of eyelids moved, wagging her beautiful eyelashes upwards showing a pair of dazzling blood red irises. His gaze was blank and bewildered for a moment, looking at the dim room he did not recognize.

The lit candles add to the illumination and warmth. Lying on the big bed, Gu Yuena pulled her body up to take a hard-earned sitting position. His head ached, his strength drained from sealing the heart demon.

At least he has become himself.

His gaze was directed at someone who was asleep next to him. His head was placed on the edge of the bed, while he sat beside the bed.

Recognizing who the owner of the black mane was, Gu Yuena slightly chuckled. There are times when certain men become childish.

Then Gu Yuena recalled what happened earlier, she stabbed Bai Youzhe so deeply. Now, that man was even here and sitting like that, what was the complete lack of importance to his injuries?

Gu Yuena tilted her body, then placed her head on the bed facing Bai Youzhe. The man still looks pale. Obviously the wound was very deep, let alone having been mixed with magic.

"sorry. It must be very painful." Gu Yuena felt guilty. It used to be that he wanted so badly to kill Bai Youzhe because of the momentary emotion, who would have thought that he would leave the heart demon when that intention was gone.

He himself did not know that it would be that extreme. He thought the heart demon would only bring up the negative emotions he now felt in the present, not in the past. Very inconvenient.

At first he was confused as to why he wanted to kill Bai Youzhe. After thinking for quite a while, he felt that he was a fool and only realized that the killing intent was a remnant of a misunderstanding in the past. At its core, the woman who bothered him back then was just part of a dark past.

Gu Yuena did have evil thoughts and once had a strong killing intent due to the chaos of her life. That hasn't changed until now, but his mind is clearer than it used to be when he was Valentina. He is a loyal, vindictive person. His grudge was greater so that it left the demon of the heart.

Li Hua had managed to 'create' Gu Yuena that way. By giving him the devil cultivation technique, strengthening the heart demon so as to bring out a new form and master his mind. It was also driven by the dark side of the bloodthirsty soul force.

Isn't troublesome? It was fortunate that Gu Yuena had managed to seal it.

Gu Yuena straightened her originally tilted body with her head still in position. He faced the ceiling, then sighed.

It was in the Lower World Palace.

Thinking about it made Gu Yuena feel even more guilty. Bai Youzhe still brought him to this place to be treated, even though he almost killed the man many times. An apology is not enough because it's a matter of life.

The matter of him saving Bai Youzhe when the Demon Lord's attack didn't count. It was still Bai Youzhe's protective heart scales that protected her.

"Stupid. Very stupid," Gu Yuena complained to herself. Always causing trouble everywhere.

He blames people who are always troubled and brings trouble to him, but he also brings trouble to those around him. Gu Yuena to the point of not having the courage to show her face in front of the people.

Gu Yuena's grunts were heard by Bai Youzhe. The man opened his eyes. His previously dim eyes, now shone when he saw Gu Yuena who looked surly-faced while looking at the ceiling.

Her nana is dead. Suddenly Bai Youzhe's mood improved after feeling restless all day.

Hearing Gu Yuena could already curse, he was sure the woman was fine.

Gu Yuena realized there was movement beside her. He slightly turned his head, then looked at Bai Youzhe who had apparently woken up and looked at her from above. The man covered the gaze of Gu Yuena who was looking at the ceiling of the room.

"You're awake." Gu Yuena was stunned for a moment, before finally turning her face away.

"I waited for you for a long time."

"How long?"

"Sunday."

"That long?" Gu Yuena was surprised until her eyes were perfectly rounded. It's called a coma, not fainting.

Bai Youzhe nodded slowly. Her hand touched Gu Yuena's face gently, "Looking at you who's so excited, it seems like you've really recovered."

"I shouldn't have, my wounds wouldn't be that bad. After sealing the heart demon, I ran out of a lot of spiritual power."

"That's what the doctor said."

"But .. You should also be selfish. Don't tell me that for a week you've been waiting for me like a fool."

"I'm a fool, I did wait that long." Bai Youzhe smiled, as if to say that she was a true fool.

"I stabbed you with a magic-covered dagger, don't you remember? Although it's been a week, the wound must have been—"

Bai Youzhe kissed her lips a few times until Gu Yuena finished blabbing. The woman looked at him flat.

"It seems to have healed." Gu Yuena said expressionlessly. That guy is nothing to worry about.

Bai Youzhe slightly laughed at Gu Yuena's worries. He switched positions and carried Gu Yuena into his arms, while the woman leaned on him.

"I'm doing fine. Such an attack cannot kill me." Bai Youzhe said casually. Although it was a bit dangerous before because it used magic from soul force, it was not necessary to say it directly so that Gu Yuena did not feel more guilty.

Well, even though Gu Yuena herself knows best what the soul force that lines the dagger is. If not dealt with in time, Bai Youzhe's soul would be eroded and she could die. Bai Youzhe did have soul power, but it was not as big as Gu Yuena who had already trained using demonic aura.

Thinking about it, Gu Yuena felt even more guilty. It was fortunate that Bai Youzhe was in good shape.

"Aren't you afraid I'll hurt you again?" Gu Yuena was discouraged. He knows himself to be dangerous and deserves to live a life of alienation, as the heart Devil says.

"You won't do it for no reason."

"Do you know why I want to kill you?"

Bai Youzhe was silent for a while. He still doesn't understand, but he doesn't care. He himself felt his feelings were too unreasonable, but did not want to fight him.

In the end, Bai Youzhe used another excuse. "Take it as payment for putting you in danger."

"When?"

"When the Demon Lord strikes, you pull me back and block the attack. I'm including putting you in danger."

Gu Yuena's eyes twitched, looking at Bai Youzhe's innocent look that was already like a plain brat. So that guy also harbors guilt? But it was not necessary because it was not his fault. It was clearly Bai Youzhe herself who was protecting him from start to finish.

"In the end, the protective scales of your heart bear it," Gu Yuena replied.

"But if there's no heart-protective scales, I don't know what's going to happen." Bai Youzhe looked glum.

So that was what Bai Youzhe thought. Gu Yuena smiled wryly. It was all a spontaneous reaction. Bai Youzhe in human form, her defense was not as strong as a dragon. The heart-protective scales alone were damaged, especially if the man was the one who bore them? Gu Yuena couldn't keep quiet when she realized earlier, right?

The man continued, "Don't repeat. Let me protect you."

Gu Yuena looked at him seriously. "If I have a chance to protect you, then I will." He pointed at Bai Youzhe's chest, looking at her seriously like he was talking about politics. "Your life, it's in my hands. You can't manage me."

Bai Youzhe showed her smile, then touched Gu Yuena's nose until the woman winked. Gu Yuena looked very cute in her eyes.

"I miss you so much that this angry thing." Bai Youzhe teases.

Gu Yuena clucked, turning her face to cover her flushed face. He could have given the man a chance to tease him. He's serious, you know.

Bai Youzhe hugged him even tighter, putting her head on Gu Yuena's shoulder. "I want to marry you very quickly."

Gu Yuena nodded for a while, then said in a low voice, "After resolving my matters with Linghun Palace, can you marry me back then?"

Bai Youzhe was surprised at Gu Yuena's request. He stared at the pair of red irises. He did want to quickly possess Gu Yuena completely, but it was unexpected that Gu Yuena herself would ask for her.

The reason, previously Gu Yuena only wanted them to get married when all the problems had been resolved and they had already agreed.

"really?" Bai Youzhe wanted to confirm her hearing. If true, he would be very happy. If it is wrong, it will still justify what it hears.

This was his first time seeing Bai Youzhe so shocked. Gu Yuena barely laughed, but could only show a small smile before finally giving a kiss on the man's lips.

Bai Youzhe who was previously silent in shock, suddenly smiled happily as if she was about to jump in happily. His hearing is not wrong. She kissed him deeper, revealing how happy he was.

After today, Gu Yuena would indeed return to Linghun Palace to resolve her problems. That means they will get married soon.

Gu Yuena asked for it not just for the reason of wanting to get married sooner. His conflict with Linghun Palace would not end, and he would sever ties with them. He would lose everything at that moment. Other than Bai Youzhe, he had nothing. He has no home, nor family. So decided to marry him.

Whatever the reason Gu Yuena made such a sudden decision, Bai Youzhe did not care and only felt a sense of happiness in her heart. After that day, he would not let Gu Yuena go without him. Wherever Gu Yuena went, she would go with him.

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Huang Jiu stood guard outside like a pillar standing on each side of the corridor. Without letting anyone into his superior pavilion or just passing by.

Huang Jiu is beautiful. Plus his clothes look tomboyish with hair ponytailed and flat-faced, adding to the impression of a woman's dashing.

"Include, Chu Xin, the leader of the left-wing Assassin Guild as well as Miss Gu's personal servant." Chu Xin with her smile of grace extended a hand while introducing herself.

Huang Jiu saw him in disbelief. "Personal servant? Where are there any personal servants wearing enemy uniforms? Are you betraying?"

"Oh, of course not." Chu Xin hurriedly decided. "Before becoming Miss's personal servant, I did work for Her Majesty."

Huang Jiu replied in a flat tone, "So shouldn't you admit to being a personal servant, but a spy."

Chu Xin felt her heart being pierced by an extremely sharp dagger. Bao Jun in the back there almost laughed out loud while hitting Hei Changge's shoulder.

"Sister phoenix, your words are very cruel." Chu Xin smiled wryly. "Miss already knows that, I also still serve him while living in the Palace."

"Then, from now on you won't have to serve him. I am an aide to His Majesty's trust, needing no one else let alone the dragon."

"Do you hate dragons so much?"

"No hate. But, didn't His Majesty really want to kill the dragon?"

"It's not so ...." Chu Xin found it hard to explain.

"If your Queen wants to kill a dragon, then what is she doing here? Our Majesty is a dragon, the Queen is a predestined couple. In the future, you should still stay here as the Queen's bodyguard. The previous attack was a mistake." Bao Jun spoke lightly while straightening the matter briefly. Huang Jiu simply squinted, feeling skeptical.

Bao Jun was not wrong. But he could not choose to support their remarks without hearing a direct explanation from his Queen.

"What's your name?" ask Chu Xin.

"Huang Jiu."

"Huang Jiu, you still have to play with us longer. There comes a time when we will all go to the Mitian Plains and meet people. I'll introduce them to you, how?"

Huang Jiu just looked at him flatly. "No need." He's not interested.

"That's very necessary! His Majesty has already said there will be a wedding. The Phoenix Queen and the Dragon Monarch were about to get married, who wouldn't want to wait for him? In my opinion, the wedding will be held on the Mitian Plain, precisely at Tianshuang Palace."

Huang Jiu still had a hard time believing before knowing it directly from Gu Yuena. He thought to himself, Did the Dragon Monarch force his queen to marry? If so, he must save the queen!

Seeing Huang Jiu's expression, Bao Jun felt that something was wrong. "Xiao Xin, you shouldn't have said that."

"Why?" Chu Xin was still insensitive.

"His face is troubled" Hei Changge continued.

At that very instant, Huang Jiu disappeared from their sight. Chu Xin's smile turned bitter.

"When we haven't had time to familiarize ourselves," he murmured.

"Before becoming familiar, he was fed up first because of your attitude. Next time, don't be so enthusiastic." Hey Changge reminded.

Chu Xin could only sigh. Take it easy, there is still plenty of time to get closer to the second nonanya servant. If they can work together, they can serve their nona better and compact, most likely to make the nonanya carefree again.

On the other hand, Huang Jiu went to meet Gu Yuena with a panicked face like she had heard bad news. He knocked on the door, feeling a little cold sweat.

He remembered that the dragon was still inside. He must drive the man out and save his queen.

Inside there, someone was distracted by the knock on the door until his face darkened. Gu Yuena who was looking just laughed, then pushed Bai Youzhe away from her.

Their position is a little intimate because it continues to stick all day, but they are just talking and spoiled like a couple in general. There's nothing more than that. That was why Gu Yuena happily let Huang Jiu in.

"Come in."

Gu Yuena's audible voice made Huang Jiu very excited. He rubbed his face, then went inside.

"Your Majesty." Huang Jiu bowed the typical phoenix noble to Gu Yuena. When he saw Bai Youzhe, he also greeted her.

"What's wrong?" ask Gu Yuena. He ignored the nosy Bai Youzhe and played his hair on the side.

The man loved to show affection to single creatures.

Huang Jiu's gaze was directed at the nosy Bai Youzhe on Gu Yuena. They were very close, making him jealous. He admired Gu Yuena so much that he felt jealous that someone else was very close to his queen. Especially thinking that the man forced his queen to get married.

Gu Yuena glanced at Bai Youzhe like she was looking at the person who made a mistake. Bai Youzhe herself looked at him like a brat doesn't know anything. Gu Yuena thought there was something Huang Jiu had to discuss, so the woman felt uneasy about Bai Youzhe's presence.

Because Bai Youzhe refused to go through her bodo eyes, Gu Yuena said, "He's not an outsider. Just say it."

"Your Majesty, are you going to get married and leave the phoenix territory?"

"I'll get married, but I certainly won't abandon my responsibilities." Gu Yuena replied lightly, beyond Huang Jiu's thought. Then, Gu Yuena asked back, "Did you come just to ask this?"

"That's ...." Huang Jiu hesitated. What if he misinterprets? He cannot make the queen angry.

"If you don't want to be heard—Bai Youzhe, you can whisper me and say honestly." Gu Yuena made an offer.

Huang Jiu was clearly shocked. It's not like the Queen he's known for the past few years. Is his mental pressure so high? The presence of the Dragon King made him depressed and changed?

Will he be able to come closer and whisper to the Queen?

With hesitation, Huang Jiu approached. Gu Yuena used a voice barrier when the woman whispered to her, so that Bai Youzhe who had sharp ears would not hear. The man did not bother about it either.

Huang Jiu said, "It seems like the Dragon Monarch is not a good person and is threatening His Majesty. I can take His Majesty away from here and return to the phoenix territory. Your Majesty just calm down."

Gu Yuena's laughter almost broke. However, it can still keep its face water well. Actually, what was Huang Jiu thinking about him? Is it that easy to be bullied?

Previously, Bai Youzhe used to also think that she had always been bullied. Does her face look so soft like a weak woman that many misunderstand?

"Youzhe, I want to ask you something. Does my face look like a plain woman?" ask Gu Yuena.

Bai Youzhe slightly smiled, then replied, "You're beautiful and cute, it's only natural that people look at you as an innocent girl."

Gu Yuena looked back at Huang Jiu, then smiled wryly. "Huang Jiu, I understand your concern. But I'm fine. You should be worried about my next trip."

"But ...."

"Do you think of me as a shameless man who forces women to marry?" Bai Youzhe looked at the woman flatly.

Huang Jiu nearly choked and immediately lowered her head. "I just ...."

"Bai Youzhe, you're scaring him!" Gu Yuena blamed Bai Youzhe for making Huang Jiu scared. Usually he did not see Huang Jiu this scared.

"I'm not—"

"Take off that flat face. Huang Jiu only asked because she was on my side and didn't know anything. Don't use your aura to threaten him just for not liking."

"...."

"...."

Both Bai Youzhe and Huang Jiu fell silent. Bai Youzhe simply fell silent without saying anything like an obedient child, whereas Huang Jiu's eyes began to glitter full of haru.

Queen defended him ....

Recalling Gu Yuena's remark, it didn't seem like there was a forced marriage. Even the Dragon King looked very obedient. If it is forced, then it is the queen who forced the Dragon King to marry.

Huang Jiu's fantasy of the extremely domineering Gu Yuena began.

"So Huang Jiu, there's no need to worry. As long as I'm gone, I'll give you an important task and reset the phoenix territory."

"Your Majesty wants to leave?"

Gu Yuena smiled meaningfully. "Some family matters."

A family that doesn't really look like family. It will finish it quickly.