Dance Of The Phoenix
49. Drunk Woman

The Wine Pavilion stood at the rivaled point west of Yuansu Academy. The surrounding region always smelled a strong wine scent. Always quiet for some reason.

When Gu Yuena set foot in front of the Wine Pavilion, a feeling of silence and desolation always accompanied her. No disciple passed by, so calm and alienated, as if there was no other life besides swaying plants.

It is only fitting that the old man sent him here.

Huh, he hoped that the people he met were not as crazy as he thought. Gu Yuena should be mentally prepared.

His feet stepped into the pavilion. A large but gloomy page greeted him. There are many shrubs as well as dry foliage, very unkempt.

If there was no strong wine scent from within, Gu Yuena thought this place was completely abandoned. The owner of this pavilion was extremely lazy.

"Miss, should we not be here?" Xiao Hei hesitated. Ever since, she had always been in Gu Yuena's arms without even being let go.

Gu Yuena shook her head. "I'll decide later."

He continued his footsteps into the pavilion. But just getting to the middle of the road, a strong pressure came out from inside there making Gu Yuena step back a few steps. Even Xiao Hei almost jumped up in surprise.

Very strong pressure. At least, exactly like when Luo Youzhe came yesterday.

"Gu Yue, come to be a disciple of the Hidden Land. Please allow it." Gu Yuena said politely as she bowed in front of the closed door. He didn't know what was in there, but the pressure was very strong.

"Did those people not tell you? The Hidden Land did not accept disciples!"

The voice was shaking and it sounded very heavy. Like an old man, but it feels weird at the same time. The pressure again appeared accompanied by the aroma of wine that spread.

"Someone said I should come here. At least, you can see it first." Gu Yuena took out a letter from the spiritual room. It was a letter that Dean Yu had left for him while in the Wine Pavilion.

The voice is no longer heard. Rather a thin thread-like net sprung from the door slit, pulling the letter in Gu Yuena's hand just like that and bringing it inside.

Gu Yuena was silent. This guy is really anti-social.

After a while waiting for—it seems like the person is reading—then his voice is back heard.

"Come in."

The wooden door opened wide, giving Gu Yuena a way to enter. But when the door opened, the much more concentrated aroma of wine made Gu Yuena's nose barely sneeze. Plus the dust scattered, he was afraid soon will be exposed to allergies.

Well, even though the smell of wine is quite good, but it will still make the head dizzy if it is that close. Gu Yuena's body that was unfamiliar with wine felt the effect.

After neutralizing her own body, Gu Yuena stepped inside. The wine's scent became more concentrated as he stepped in and entered the dark room before the door closed.

One thing Gu Yuena discovered was a man in his 30s who was sitting lazily hugging the wine jar in his hand. Her cheeks were red, looking drunk.

"You're Gu Yue? Rank 1 outside page exam?" He said in a strange tone, probably because of a hangover. His heavy voice also felt strange.

"Yes." Yeah." Gu Yuena slightly bowed to give her regards. People should say he's crazy, this guy's a crazy drunk.

"That guy asked me to make you a student. What do you think should make me accept you as a student? Why you?" He said seriously while looking at Gu Yuena closely.

The red eyes ....

Gu Yuena smiled, then replied lightly. "Because we're both girls, maybe."

The drunk pulled next to his brow, then his expression became a surprise.

How could he know?

Has he made a mistake? Is the posture not right? Does the sound seem less heavy? Is it because of his face?

He cleared his throat, then said firmly. "Murid Gu Yue, stop the nonsense!"

"As a fellow woman who had once disguised herself as a man, I certainly knew the difference. Did the letter not tell you that I used to disguise myself as a man?"

The man was silent a thousand words. He looked at Gu Yuena suspiciously, before finally snorting in annoyance. He placed the wine jar on the table in front of him, then stood with his hands on his back.

"Do you know who's standing in front of you?" Her jet-black iris looked at that red iris sharply.

"The Two Hidden Lands."

The man snorted and threw away a face. He cleared his throat, then spoke in his original voice, the voice of a woman.

It is true that she is a woman, but it is not expected to be caught in front of an amateur. Really sucks. Fortunately, those people didn't realize it.

"The Chief of the Hidden Land is an old woman who was inside there, you have mistaken."

"Then ...."

"I ask you once again, why should I accept you as a disciple?" The man-looking woman glanced at Gu Yuena cynically.

"Because I need you. I have an acquaintance with almost the same power as you, I need protection. In this academy, no one is as good as you. Even the elder scrambling to get me might not be able to defeat my acquaintances who came and went like ghosts and brought danger."

"So you came here just to ask for protection?"

"Not only that. I think, by studying with a great master, I can progress faster. My acquaintance was so evil, he hunted me like a beast and I always had nightmares."

"I heard you had someone strong behind you. Just ask to study with him." The woman frowned.

Gu Yuena smiled wryly. Studying with? There he could die many times because of emotions. "The introduction I was referring to was that person—the person behind me. If I could be in a safe place like the Hidden Land that no one knows about, he wouldn't be able to chase after me."

The woman wore a strange expression, as if looking at an unknown otherworldly master when looking at Gu Yuena. Just be right.

"What did he do to you?" The woman asked.

"He .. bullied me, saying no one can bully me but him. Of course I'm scared. What if he drops me into the abyss of danger and cannot be saved?"

"So you want me to be a shield, don't you?" The woman looks upset.

"It's not. If you could create a disciple who could defeat such a person, wouldn't that be an honor? Dean Yu was even helpless in front of him to the point of having to lower his head."

"What's that like?" The woman frowned more and more. "If so, isn't he a threat? You should have gone to Yuansu Palace to explain."

"Can I?" Gu Yuena sighed. "I don't even deserve to enter Yuansu Palace at this time, therefore I came. You take it easy, I will study hard and will not be troublesome. I'm very good at doing things and 'easy to manage'."

"Does your attitude like this show that you're manageable?" The woman said with a flat face.

Gu Yuena nodded. "Of course I'll learn to control myself. I won't trouble anyone."

The woman narrowed her eyes, then walked over to Gu Yuena. Gu Yuena was alarmed, but she remained silent in her place looking at the two glittering jet-black irises.

The woman's hand was raised, then placed her two fingers on Gu Yuena's forehead accompanied by a spiritual aura that barged in.

Gu Yuena was surprised, but could not do anything. He could see that the spiritual power was tracking everything about him so that his entire body was frozen. He can't move.

"If someone's after you, then you should have something to benefit them." The woman said seriously. Then he pulled his hand back. "Don't trust a man easily."

Gu Yuena was finally free from such a strange spiritual aura. He did not know what the strength of the woman was, but it felt very strange for her body.

"What's that?" Gu Yuena asked.

"If you want to be my student, I need to know everything about you." He suddenly slightly pulled the corner of his lips. "The person behind you is very sensitive, yes. It even blocked the incoming spiritual aura to investigate you."

Gu Yuena touched her forehead in a daze.

Block off? Gu Yuena just found out about it. When did Luo Youzhe do it? Is it true that Luo Youzhe did it? Hows it?

"You know nothing." The woman snorted. "Actually not bad, it can protect you from the randomness of bad people."

"So .. have I been accepted?"

The woman looked at Gu Yuena carefully. He looked at Gu Yuena's red irises curiously.

"Tell me, where did you get that red?"

What a strange question. It managed to make Gu Yuena wary. Does this woman know anything about herself?

"No need to be vigilant, I have no intention of killing you. Even though that person blocked my spiritual aura to track you down, I can still see it in part."

This woman is dangerous.

"What do you know?" Gu Yuena acted quite calmly, even though she felt wary. If this woman found out that she was a witch, or the owner of phoenix blood, this would be troublesome.

"Where are those red eyes?" The woman remained on the question.

"My mother." Gu Yuena did not need to make up. Oh, everybody knows it.

"Mother?" The woman suddenly smiled.

He took a few steps back to pick up the wine jar, then downed it with delight.

"You know my mother?"

"Ah, not at all." The woman shook her shoulders indifferently. It managed to make Gu Yuena completely confused.

What exactly is that woman thinking?

"Red eyes .. You should have a sister."

"A boy like you can't possibly not have a backrest. Well, regardless of the person behind you. So how long are you gonna be here? A year? Two years? Or forever?"

"Well, maybe until it's strong enough?" Gu Yuena said with origin.

"I think it's gonna be hard." The woman sighed, then downed her wine again. He approached Gu Yuena, then touched both of his shoulders.

"Is something?" ask Gu Yuena.

The woman looks so stoned. "Let me tell you something, you have to find your dragon to stay alive."

This woman knows her phoenix blood?

Gu Yuena quietly took out a strand of fire in hand, to be ready with the circumstances that were about to change.

"Don't be afraid like that. In the past, I've found dragon blood, but he's dead. To find the dragon blood next, it's almost impossible."

"Who did you meet?"

The woman looked at Gu Yuena seriously, before finally charging over, "King of Linghun Palace."

King of Linghun Palace?

Gu Yuena was obviously surprised. He thought dragon blood had never been found this long. But apparently that guy.

But unfortunately, Linghun Palace was too far to reach. It was only natural that the King of Linghun Palace died from dragon blood.

"Dragon blood has no lifespan like phoenix blood. But he would experience pain all the time to the point of wanting to die. The stronger the power, the more painful it felt. That was why, the King of Linghun Palace died. Between suicide or being killed by someone during his weak period."

"Then ... What about phoenix blood?" ask Gu Yuena.

"Come on, how do you feel?" He showed a wry smile. "Poor child. It is unfortunate, beautiful and talented but short-lived. What is your motivation to survive? If I were you, I'd rather have fun for the rest of my life until that day comes."

Gu Yuena did not answer anything. The motivation? He thought knowing how he could live again was the biggest question to answer before his death. He should have been dead from the beginning.

Looking at Gu Yuena who was just silent, the woman chuckled. "Don't answer his appearance. Whatever your motivation, you can't take off the nickname poor boy."

"How much do you know?"

"What do you think that person would do if he knew you were going to die in 2 years?"

Gu Yuena was silent for a while. That's what he thinks every time he sees that guy. "It would be better not to know."

"He'll know, just like I know about you. By the way, I'm also a witch. That's why I can break through his limits."

Gu Yuena was stunned.

The witch?

The strange man in front of her was a witch!

How could there be such a coincidence?

The woman smiled widely. "Gu Yuena, you're in the right place."

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"So how could you think of being a witch when you know your neighborhood hates witches so much?"

Her name was Yan Shuiyin. He did not introduce himself too much, but he was clearly a witch. His position at Yuansu Academy was as a mentor. But the mentor position is his side position as a 'drunk man' that many people hate.

Yan Shuiyin was the Grand Elder of Yuansu Palace. He was already about 100 years old, but his face still looked like he was in his 30s thanks to his high strength.

The woman was in Yuansu Academy just for fun. Let's just say he's lacking a job. As a witch, she had to shut herself as best she could from the public so that it was not often seen in palace—even palace people doubted her existence. Eventually, he found a new hobby, wine.

Seeing how enthusiastic Yan Shuiyin's gaze was towards Gu Yuena, the girl became astonished herself to the point of being speechless.

What the hell is going on?

Wait a minute, before he came to this place to try his luck, hoping that the one he met was not a real crazy man. But when it entered, it turned out that the guard of the Wine Pavilion was a woman in disguise.

He can still accept it. But suddenly the woman becomes aggressively tracking down her past. Ask about her sister and her mother. He was close to a rebellion if the woman did not blatantly explain him about the blood of the phoenix and the dragon without burden.

Realizing the woman knew a lot about the phoenix blood was enough to make Gu Yuena startled. But all of a sudden the woman claims to be a witch?

Actually, whatever that woman knows!

"Gu Yuena, do you hear me? I don't like someone who ignores me." Yan Shuiyin folded her hands together in front of her chest, looking at Gu Yuena flatly.

"I'm just .. pretty surprised." Gu Yuena smiled wryly.

"Although you are a witch, I have not accepted you as a disciple yet." Yan Shuiyin said arrogantly.

The face of the man with the female voice, Gu Yuena did not know whether to laugh or cry.

"My answer, why choose a witch? You can be a mage with your talent. The presence of phoenix blood with witches, will make your life full of difficulties. You should have enjoyed the day while you were alive." Yan Shuiyin said seriously.

"It looks like Grand Elder Yan did not see my past entirely. Since you already know my identity, I'll say it. The reason for that was because I was in the Dukes Gu Residence. I feel the Duke's Residence has many secrets. At first I didn't think of becoming a mage, but after finding out that I had phoenix blood right when discovering the theory regarding phoenix blood and witches, I thought it was interesting."

"That's the secret of Linghun Palace."

Gu Yuena narrowed her eyes. "How did you know?"

"How do you think I can be a witch in the midst of public hatred for witches?"

Gu Yuena was once again made speechless. Don't-don't ....

"I used to be a disciple of Linghun Palace."

How narrow the world is. Gu Yuena could not hide her surprise at what was coming from Yan Shuiyin's mouth. The question was, how could a Linghun Palace disciple become a Grand Elder of Yuansu Palace?

"No need to think much. Although I used to be a disciple of Linghun Palace, it was already decades ago." Yan Shuiyin seemed troubled by something, but chose not to say it.

Gu Yuena did not ask any further, as it was possible that there was something Yan Shuiyin was avoiding. Maybe about Linghun Palace.

"Then do you know how to get there?" Gu Yuena was more focused on asking about Linghun Palace.

Yan Shuiyin looked at Gu Yuena in disbelief. "You're not thinking of going there, are you?"

"There are some things that are difficult to explain. I think Linghun Palace is the answer."

"Not all questions can be answered there. I suggest you, don't go."

"Is there something?"

"While you're a witch, your identity is too visible, you're still not safe there. Still can't go."

Gu Yuena silently thought about it. Shortly after, he nodded slowly. He did not promise, but he would not go there if it was true that his question could be answered without leaving. He was still thinking about the figure of fog that followed him in the two worlds.

"Since the interview is over, you come with me." Yan Shuiyin stood up from her place, walking into the depths of the pavilion while hugging the wine jar.

Gu Yuena did not ask much more. He followed Yan Shuiyin curiously.

Along the way, there were only wine urn shelves lined up as if they were books. Yan Shuiyin loved all her wine so much, it was taken everywhere. Does that not damage his health?

A green light appeared in Yan Shuiyin's hands. He gently swung his hand against a wall, until the wall circulated the green light all over the surface.

It looks like a secret room.

Or maybe another dimension.

The green light shone perfectly making Yan Shuiyin smile. Without saying anything, he stepped towards that light.

His body pierced through the light, like entering a room filled with green light. Gu Yuena had first seen something like this all her life to the point of being speechless.

Too much magic.

Because his goal was following the eccentric woman, Gu Yuena stepped her feet towards the green light. His hands pierced the light when he touched it. It went through the wall!

His feet went further slowly to feel what it was like to 'enter the wall' in an unusual way. It's more like a portal.

Could he one day have such an ability?

Not noticeably, Gu Yuena had suddenly passed through that green light and set foot on a stone path. Everything was filled with light, making Gu Yuena feel glare after lingering in the dark place.

After adapting to the incoming light, Gu Yuena opened her eyes wide. His eyes became bright at that moment when he saw the place.

The blue sky above him looked so beautiful and vast like an ocean. He could see many steep cliffs around him. As well as sharp hills connected by wooden bridges that look unique. It felt like I was in a fantasy world.

The hills are so high, with uneven heights, but do not reduce their beauty. There are a lot of unique trees and plants, as well as some interesting-looking pavilions on top of some hills.

While the location is currently on the main road one of the hills. There was a wooden bridge in front of him, which combined its location to be on another hill.

This is true .. fantasy!