Dance Of The Phoenix
160. Snowy Night

The clear sky contained thick clouds that covered the blue sky during the day. A golden light flashed between the clouds, falling lightly as if it had a pair of flapped wings and landing on someone's hand.

It was a letter that contained magic power, it could only be received directly by the recipient without an intermediary. Bai Youzhe accepted it, then read the contents of the letter that disappeared within seconds of being read.

The letter says something important. They lost track of Yang Xinyuan. While Yang Xinyuan had already not continued the collection of 1000 blood for the past two months.

In this time, Bai Youzhe was as much as possible to help Huang Jingtian minimize the damage and casualties that fell in Yang Xinyuan's hands. Unfortunately, Yang Xinyuan's movements had always been unexpected and too random. Now the man had completely disappeared as if swallowed by the earth.

Instead of being relieved, Bai Yozuhe was growing more alert. While in the Underworld, it took Gu Yuena many years to collect 1000 blood in her bold manner. Yang Xinyuan had restricted her movements, it was impossible for her to complete the collection of 1000 blood in just half a year. There must be another plan behind this silence.

Tomorrow is the time the dance begins. Based on Gu Yuena's plan, Li Hua should have shown signs of emergence when the emperor's overthrow was carried out. Was that time when Yang Xinyuan also came?

Bai Youzhe had hunted Yang Xinyuan for a long time to stop this madness. He also had to snatch the demon bones. If Yang Xinyuan came tomorrow, there might be a chance.

Several white grains fell from the sky along with the wind blowing. The amount of white grains was quite a lot like rainwater dripping, but it was not like water, but cotton.

At that moment, Gu Yuena walked out of the door, approaching Bai Youzhe who was standing outside thinking complicated things. In Gu Yuena's hand was a thick and warm black velvet robe. Without saying anything, he placed the velvet robe onto Bai Youzhe's shoulder. The man's body was so high that Gu Yuena had to tiptoe.

Bai Youzhe looked down noticing a robe clinging onto her shoulder. He turned around with a smudged smile as he carried Gu Yuena into his warm embrace.

"It's cold. Even if you're not cold, it's cold." Gu Yuena said with a sweet wide smile. He himself was also wearing a thick dark red robe. Ever since the magic circle in his eyes was lifted, his tolerance towards coldness had decreased drastically. Even though he can really stop himself.

"Are you ready for tomorrow?" ask Bai Youzhe.

Gu Yuena nodded. His eyes glanced towards the rest of the golden magic that floated in the air side by side with the falling snow. He knows what it is.

"What did Yang Xinyuan have collected 1000 blood?" ask Gu Yuena. He wanted to ascertain his guess.

Bai Youzhe was silent for a while before finally nodding. "How did you know?"

"Basically it was a duty that the Queen gave me. He shifted the task to Yang Xinyuan and raised his position in front of me back then. If I were him, I would definitely work on the Mitian Plains to hunt humans."

"You're right. The Yi Empire is in chaos. Huang Jingtian was having a headache handling the destroyed city in succession. It's like Linghun Palace is proposing war. But when the troops came, they were gone."

"I feel familiar." Gu Yuena had also done the same before. "Unexpectedly, Yang Xinyuan and I were very similar. Actually no wonder. He and I both have my father's blood flowing. Looks like it's derivative."

Bai Youzhe chuckled. Gu Yuena and Yang Xinyuan were arguably brothers, but neither were they. Yang Xinyuan was clearly a real dragon who had mutated and experienced a bit of chaos at her birth.

Gu Yuena thought of something disturbing. "I want to ask. If I don't get out of the palace and do what the Queen ordered and kill many people in the Mitian Plain, will you hunt me down as well?"

Bai Youzhe stared at the pair of red irises deeply. What's he gonna do? Although it was difficult to do so, but actually Bai Youzhe had her own way of dealing with Gu Yuena.

"It will happen in two conditions. In the first condition, you are under the influence of a heart demon or the manipulation of the Queen of Linghun Palace. I will definitely find a way to wake you up and stop you like it happened in the Underworld."

"Second condition?"

"In the second condition, you agree unconditionally and on your own accord, however you wish to save your father. I can't change you ...." Bai Youzhe was silent for a while, seeming to be weighing what to say or not.

"Then?"

"Yes, I might be hunting you. But the situation was different from Yang Xinyuan. I will capture you, then take you to the Underworld and lock you in the palace without letting you out. Maybe you'll hate me for that."

"It sounds the same as if I was having an affair."

Bai Youzhe touched Gu Yuena's face and rubbed it gently. "I can't hurt you. If something happens to you, or you make a mistake, it's all my fault. Your hatred is a punishment for me."

Everything will be so fucked up. Bai Youzhe had Gu Yuena stay by her side for good, but Gu Yuena hated her. Bai Youzhe did not care. Whatever happens, Bai Youzhe will not let Gu Yuena leave her. Maybe it was an obsession.

Gu Yuena felt that it was terrible enough that she smiled bitterly. "Are you so unforgiving even to your own wife?"

Bai Youzhe did not say anything more. Gu Yuena just nodded resignedly. "All right." If so, how dare he make such a big deal on Bai Youzhe? Fortunately it would only happen if Gu Yuena dumped him.

Gu Yuena had thought of a fight that day. If he chose to leave in disappointment instead of closing himself up, would Bai Youzhe capture and lock him up?

Maybe Bai Youzhe just brought him back and things became normal. But if Gu Yuena insisted on leaving, the man would definitely lock her up. She would never leave the palace despite wanting and hating Bai Youzhe despite having a few children.

There was a time when Gu Yuena felt like the wrong person. But he has no regrets.

Actually, the requirements are very simple.

"Don't I just have to stay by your side? I won't make trouble." Gu Yuena was very calm at this moment.

"Yes." Yeah."

Gu Yuena had already decided not to ask any suppositions that could make her paranoid like this. This is his fault. What passes let it pass.

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The night at the party held lavishly by the palace was very crowded. There were many horse carriages arriving bringing the nobles to attend the party. Winter dance parties as well as debutante, all nobles from various circles will not miss this festive event.

Su Churan and Vale arrived early. Su Churan wore a long-sleeved satin pink dress that fit perfectly on her body. The skirt dangles down and is not as fluffy as most people. Her hair is bunned and has a beautiful butterfly ornament. Not forgetting the fan flapped in his hand.

Vale has a beautiful and shining navy blue dress. The dress is short-sleeved with falling material. The skirt is broad and has many layers. His black hair was slightly tied with a simple decoration. Don't forget her face that used transformation so it looks a little like Gu Yuena. She looks more like a princess than a fairy tale.

Both entered the hall. Their names were announced as they stepped inside, so that everyone could know of their arrival. Not many recognized them so they were not in the spotlight. Of course, that's a good thing.

However, some must have heard the news that Prince Alfonso would propose to Miss Vale Norway on the day of his debutante. It became a warm rumor when Vale entered the hall.

Su Churan was very calm, but not with Vale. The nervousness overcame him so as not to dare to go all the way from Su Churan. Gu Yuena had not come until now either.

"Calm down. Breathe in, then throw it away slowly." Su Churan tried to make Vale calm down. He could see Vale's chaotic look when everyone was talking about him.

In fact, it was not entirely Vale, but rather Gu Yuena who was disguised as Vale. But, in everyone's eyes, it was the blue-chained Vale that clung to Su Churan tonight.

It did not take long for the officers to announce the arrival of the Emperor and the two princes behind him. Prince Alfonso and Prince Childe.

The Empire has four candidates for the red-eyed throne. Prince Alfonso, Prince Childe, Gu Yuan as Prince James, and Gu Yuena as Princess Valentina. Three of them are in this empire, and will be in the room at the same time that makes the nobles excited.

This is a rare moment. Unfortunately, Gu Yuan was not around.

Alfonso's views were directed at Vale. He smiled slightly, while Vale was pensive for a moment before finally returning his smile.

Vale has been training very hard. He once controlled Gu Yuena to confront Alfonso. Although afraid, he can handle it well and can follow his attitude when controlled.

Su Churan on the other hand sighed.

Upon arriving at the Emperor's special seat, the Emperor greeted everyone in the party in a very good mood. He uttered a few touching and encouraging sentences that made the blood of the nobles flare up. This party is a party that will be very memorable, because Prince Alfonso will definitely propose to Vale soon. In addition, the Emperor will also reveal who will be the crown prince. This is an important moment.

However, before all that was announced, the Emperor wanted everyone to enjoy the dance first. The newly debuted ladies danced with other nobles and established relationships with the nobles.

Fine tempo classical music was played, accompanying the dances performed by the nobles. The musical instruments used were different from those of the Yi Empire. They have their own musical instruments as well as distinctive tones.

Outside, two figures appeared and instantly earned the respect of the bodyguards. When they saw the all-black man on the side of the woman in the red dress, they felt the air temperature drop as if the cold air outside went inside like a blizzard. Suddenly they were silent.

"You guys don't dance?" su Churan asked Vale.

Vale shook his head, then looked towards Alfonso who was talking to one of the nobles. His complicated gaze was turned towards the door when the attendant announced the arrival of a familiar person.

"Daughter of Valentina and .. entered the room!" The officer who announced the name did not know who the all-black man who was next to the princess was. When he sensed the cold aura coming out, his feet almost became observant. It was as if he dared to say his name, he would die right then and there.

Many people were distracted by the two figures who had just come in the middle of the ongoing party. Men and women with handsome and unrivalled looks, carrying a stifling aura that managed to leave many people flabbergasted.

Gu Yuena, in a long-sleeved blood-red dress like a princess of a kingdom. The skirt did not expand, it fell to the floor along with several layers of skirts that looked very beautiful. Her hair was bunned and had a simple decoration, but it did not cover her elegance as a noble. The alluring aura and appearance made many people admire him.

Beside Gu Yuena was the man in the spotlight at the moment. No one recognized him, but his face was so handsome that it made many women unable to hold back the red liquid coming out of the nose. With a black suit as well as a black velvet long suit that looked like a robe, she looked extremely charming. His aura surpasses that of the Emperor, his good looks surpassing Alfonso who was predicted to be the most handsome man in Wyvernia. He was cold and distant, his sharp gaze felt like a savage beast waiting for prey.

"Who is he? Which family is she from?"

"The aura is very suffocating."

"But he's so handsome!"

"I look like I'm looking at a handsome devil."

"He could be on Princess Valentina's side, his identity must be unusual."

"Daughter of Valentina is also very beautiful tonight. She looks like Princess Vanya!"

Rarely did anyone know that Gu Yuena was married. So their reaction was very reasonable when they saw Gu Yuena coming to the party with an unknown man.

However, Alfonso's expression was extremely grim at the moment. He recognized who the man who had come with Gu Yuena was. It was Bai Youzhe!

Or rather, he was Ian Luo or Luo Youzhe who had once conducted a student exchange in the Imperial Academy. Although his face changed a lot, Alfonso was very sure that that person was Luo Youzhe who was currently the King of the Tianshuang Palace with the Bai surname.

Thinking of the past, Alfonso became extremely moody. If Bai Youzhe and Childe's relationship was good enough as old acquaintances, even though they weren't familiar. So his relationship with Alfonso was more of a bad word, just like Gu Yuan.

Alfonso was always proud and arrogant, especially when he was a teenager and was a hot-blooded young man. His emotions were hard to control and got into an argument with Bai Youzhe. Moreover, back then Bai Youzhe was still in her disguise as an unruly young master. They ended up in the academy punishment.

Who would have thought, his old enemy this time came, as his kin too!

Alfonso was furious. The man also dared to be with Gu Yuena. It was only fitting that Gu Yuena dared to reject him and say that she wanted the world. The world in question was the entire Mitian Plain!

Bai Youzhe was the King of Tianshuang Palace, she had a great influence on the Mutian Plains. Over the years, Tianshuang Palace had led the entire plain in an unwritten manner. Anyone who has a relationship with them is highly respected and takes precedence. Although there were some conflicts with the other palaces, the other palaces also could not antagonize directly and had to acknowledge the power and influence of Tianshuang Palace.

Gu Yuena was married to Bai Youzhe, tantamount to gaining the entire world. Alfonso's remarks about giving the previous empire into a joke. Gu Yuena laughed and mocked him. He now understood why Gu Yuena was not interested in the throne.

Bai Youzhe's arrival automatically attracted a lot of attention. The Emperor immediately stood up from his chair, then showed courtesy to Bai Youzhe. Everyone was shocked, then grew curious about the identity of the man by the princess' side.

The Emperor did not know Bai Youzhe. But he knows the physical features of the Bai family which are a pair of unique night blue irises. It should have been a silver hair color to show that he was a pure descendant of the Bai Family. Based on what he heard, the new Tianshuang Palace King only had a pair of night blue irises with an imposing aura. It's easy to recognize it.

Alfonso and Childe automatically joined the Emperor. Although Alfonso refused, he should not be careless. Because the other party had a bad temper that would at any moment put him in an unfavorable position.

"The arrival of King Bai is truly a great honor for my country. If only I had known that King Bai would come, I would have given you a special welcome."

"no need. Just do it as usual." Bai Youzhe replied indifferently. His eyes were still cold as usual.

He came along to protect his Nana from the beasts. His eyes looked towards Alfonso with a condescending look. He knew who wanted his wife.

"Daughter, you really are something." The Emperor looked at Gu Yuena with joy. Being able to attract King Bai to be a relative of the empire, it was a great honor.

Although Wyvernia was an empire with emperors in office, they were still not comparable to a palace, let alone Tianshuang Palace. Tianshuang Palace was indeed not as big as an empire, but their strength and influence over the years was greater than that of an empire.

Moreover, the Yi Empire which was the first empire on the plains was formed from the combination of the six palaces and was led by the Tianshuang Palace. The Wyvernia Empire was just a part of breaking away from the bunch. Automatically, the position of a palace was still higher than the empire because it had stood for more than hundreds of years.

Gu Yuena did not say anything after the Emperor praised her. He simply smiled, displaying the most calm demeanor to cover up the burning feeling in his heart. When he saw the Emperor and Alfonso, he could not wait to continue his final plan.

Alfonso's face looked very gloomy. It was a solitary entertainment for Gu Yuena.

Gu Yuena went to meet Vale who still looked nervous. Su Churan was very excited when she saw him and almost squealed. But he could only brandish a thumbs up silently and cover his wide smile with a fan.

"You are amazing. Everyone is focused on you." Su Churan giggled.

"Because everyone is paying attention, so behave normally." Gu Yuena reminded. As he was carrying Bai Youzhe, the Emperor became more and more attentive to him.

"I can't wait for the next show." Su Churan was very excited. Then looked towards Bai Youzhe with great admiration. "I've told you, you fit in Wyvernia style rather than a dull plain black robe."

Bai Youzhe did not give any response. It made Su Churan pursed her lips and snorted.

"Just destroy your own son!" He left after returning Vale to Gu Yuena.

"...." - ".Vale hasn't said anything since. When he saw Bai Youzhe, he felt fear and continued behind Su Churan. Now that Su Churan was gone, she hid behind Gu Yuena.

That man was terrible in his eyes.

Gu Yuena did not think that Vale would be afraid of Bai Youzhe on the first day they met. Vale was even more afraid of Bai Youzhe than Su Churan.