The Legend of the Devil
Ch. 220 - Bids and Agreements

Fenghuang paused her sentence long enough that Xiao Rong had to make a sound in order to get on with it.

"Then?"

Fenghuang replied bitterly.

"I had a chance to talk to Miss Li that I trusted her very much, I would protect her with all my strength and also love her as much as I love my Master. He said he wouldn't let me down."

"Then the day came. Master Feng was killed by a group of mysterious warriors. I tried to find out about my Master's death and I almost found the answer. It's all taking me to one offender, Miss Li. I fell and still can't believe what happened. But what makes me even more sure is,"

For decades trapped in the Gorge of Regret, Fenghuang suffered unimaginable suffering. Caged in deep darkness, she is completely isolated, alone with her thoughts and constant sense of regret.

The Sky Seal used to lock him up limited his strength and prevented him from escaping the abyss. Fenghuang felt trapped in a helpless state, unable to reveal the death of her own master or seek the truth of the tragic events decades ago.

In the shackled solitude, Fenghuang pondered about Li Jia Xing's betrayal, a person she once admired and trusted. A deep sense of anger and sadness burned in his heart, becoming a powerful trigger to seek the truth behind it all.

Fenghuang struggled against loneliness and emptiness for decades long. He investigates the clues left in his mind, trying to solve the puzzle of the events that led to his downfall and confinement. Every day, she tracks every trace and connects the common thread that might lead her to the truth she seeks. Although it had passed for a very long time he still clearly remembered all of it as if it had just happened yesterday.

"Miss Li locked me in the Pit of Regret with the Sky Seal for decades. I looked for every way to ascend to the top and reincarnated several times in the same place. Losing trust, hope and just making friends with loneliness. I want to find free answers too.

After getting out of here I just want to find out everything from Li Jia Xing. It's all been going on for so long and the clues are gone. I just want to hear the answer from his own mouth. Was Miss Li the one who did all this to Master Feng? If my guess is wrong, then why would he lock me in the Gap of Regret?"

Xiao Rong fell silent after Fenghuang stopped. He knew Li Jia Xing was not a good person, sometimes he took evil decisions without explaining the reason.

He had just found out that Li Jia Xing who looked unconcerned about romance had once had a special figure in his heart. He was always cold towards the men who came to propose to him, none of them could snatch the woman's cold heart.

Since childhood Xiao Rong had long been by Li Jia Xing's side, he knew many things about the woman as the only old man he had. Perhaps for this time he had some responsibility in Li Jia Xing's affairs.

Xiao Rong suddenly lowered his head.

"I apologize for the actions of Emperor Li and all that happened to your master and yourself in the past. I believe His Majesty made the decision with consideration, and if it was the final decision then nothing could be done. You can hate him and not forgive him."

Xiao Rong raised his head to listen to the scorn from the red bird.

"I told you everything, idiot. You don't want to help me get out of here so I can ask the woman directly?" fenghuang growled. Xiao Rong answered flatly.

"Can't."

"Arrghh shit! If you know that better not tell me from the beginning!" He flapped his wings wanting to pass through the cage even if it was free. He just hit the iron bars and hurt himself.

"But I think if he thinks you're important to him, he'll come here to explain everything."

Fenghuang was rambling indistinctly behind him while Xiao Rong started thinking of lifting his legs from there before a number of bodyguards patrolled and saw him there.

But just as his footsteps were off, the young man turned to the side and let out a voice

"You mentioned the Sky Seal earlier. How could you escape from such a powerful seal? You don't have the ability to let go." His words directly hit Fenghuang's heart.

Xiao Rong knew a little about the Sky Seal because he was the right hand of Li Jia Xing.

The Sky Seal was a high-level seal that possessed extraordinary strength. This seal move was designed in a complex way and used extremely powerful spiritual energy.

The goal is to confine or limit the power of a person or supernatural entity that is considered dangerous or undesirable.

The Sky Seal had several characteristics that made it difficult to break through or destroy. First, it is designed using very powerful spiritual forces, which require a deep understanding of the flow of energy and the layout of energy in the body and the spiritual world. This makes it very difficult for someone who does not have the proper knowledge and expertise to break or fight the seal.

Second, the Sky Seal was created using a complex and unique spell or series of spells.

These spells formed intricate energy patterns and strengthened the strength of the seal. The energy patterns created are highly structured and involve a very specialized flow of energy, thus making it difficult to break without a proper understanding of the spells and energy patterns used.

In addition, the Sky Seal also uses materials or objects that have special properties. These objects are selected based on their properties that can maintain and secure the energy used in the seal.

These ingredients are of supernatural origin or have certain magical powers that help strengthen the effectiveness of the seal.

The last thing that made the Sky Seal difficult to destroy was that in order to do so, one had to have equivalent or even higher strength. The seal is designed to be opened only by a comparable force, so that a lower force will not be able to break it.

This means that only those with the same or higher level of strength have the ability to break or remove the seal.

The combination of powerful spiritual power, complex spells, special materials, and protection against lower powers made the Sky Seal a very difficult seal to break or break.

Only those with equivalent or higher knowledge, skills, and strength could resist or release the seal.

From Xiao Rong's knowledge of the Sky Seal, there was one extremely precious heirloom that was protected by the Sky Seal. The heirloom has tremendous power and becomes the target of everyone, sparking battles and bloodshed among those who want to get it.

Although many lives were lost in the fight, only one man managed to survive to the end. The person felt that he was the chosen one and had enough strength to open the Sky Seal and master the heirloom.

However, when the long-awaited moment arrives and the person tries to unseal, he finds himself unable to do so. Despite having defeated all opponents and surviving with all his efforts, his strength was not enough to overcome the power of the Sky Seal protecting the heirloom.

The truth becomes bitter. All the lives that had been lost in that fight, all the efforts and struggles that were made, all ended fruitlessly. The powerful and invincible Sky Seal remained sturdy, keeping the heirloom locked and protected.

"I am indeed not that strong to release a high-level seal. Yet I had a powerful friend with a foolish boy with him. I helped them and they helped me out. Simple."

His black eyes were slightly widened.

A shadow of the past flashed through his memory, as Jiazhen Yan let go of Xue Zhan's hand until the friend fell into the Pit of Regret.

That friendship is short. But to Xiao Rong, it was the only close friendship he had ever had. Xue Zhan was already like his twin brother, he felt the same agony as him. Because of that, he valued Xue Zhan even after five years had passed after his death.

"What's the name of that stupid boy?"

"It's none of your business! Go there! I'm gonna be alone."

"Tell me the guy's name!" xiao Rong shouted as he drew closer to the iron cage and made Fenghuang retreat as far as possible due to shock. Didn't expect the young man like the ice block to suddenly charge at him as delicious as he could.

"Hey what's going on?!" A guard hurriedly came carrying a spear, highlighting the slightly surprised face of Xiao Rong that three people were present at the place.

"Oh, you turned out. Mr. Xiao. I think an intruder. Forgive my carelessness." He lowered his head apologizing, Xiao Rong let out a slow breath.

"I just checked for a second. Don't think too much."

The three of them turned their heads towards Fenghuang, one of them speaking. "Master better get back to your room soon because tomorrow this Phoenix will be interrogated soon."

Xiao Rong was a little reluctant to leave from there, his eyes turning twice at Fenghuang who was throwing an indifferent look. Doesn't seem to care what happens tomorrow.

"Alright," Xiao Rong's voice thinly and instantly passed past the three people. Until finally the basement door closed then Fenghuang straightened his gaze again.

"Why is he even looking around to find out about that idiot Xue Zhan?" fenghuang murmured a little hyacinth when she mentioned the name of that nosy young man.

"The stupid Xue Zhan?!" His voice was stuck in his throat, he could barely breathe any more that second.

Another voice within the room room threw out Fenghuang half-dead in shock. He saw Xiao Rong still in the same place, not moving.

"You? Who was walking with the three guards?" fenghuang asked in shock.

Only one can explain it. The young man had a shadow power that could imitate the human body.

"Tell me, did he survive the Gorge of Regret? Where is he now?" xiao Rong's assault, which was again like before, stood gripping the iron bars where Fenghuang was locked up. The phoenix retreated. Not opening his beak. Even though Xue Zhan was annoying, he would not expose Xue Zhan's identity to anyone.

Realizing his attitude was too suspicious, Xiao Rong began to explain from the beginning.

"I am one of his friends. My friend, Xue Zhan, fell into the Gorge of Regret five years ago and everyone including me thought he was gone. I really need information about her to look for her."

"Oh, you're his best friend ..." Fenghuang thought, "it seems like the fool once told me about you guys. Unfortunately I don't want to tell it for free. What kind of payment can I get from you?" haggar Fenghuang. Xiao Rong who was carrying the sword to his left tightened his grip, trying to convince Fenghuang.

"I'm gonna get you out of here and help you get the answers you're looking for."

"That's the line I've been wanting to hear since, stupid man." Fenghuang response satisfied.

**

The girl with the white cross mask sat by the lake alone, watching the ice cubes in her hands. His facial expression was full of longing and the desire to give the stone to Chao Mi. However, other members of the group told him that the woman's body was not found due to the rubble.

He wanted to go on a rampage like before but after getting the criticism and warning the girl could now only be silent at the place where she often spent time with Chao Mi. He did not appreciate the existence of this woman at all.

Although Chao Mi was not a good person but she felt a tight bond, the woman saved her from the flames the moment her brother left her. Drops of tears fell slowly from her eyes soaking the back of her hand over her thighs.

The girl felt a deep loss. The ruins may have buried Chao Mi's body, so she was unable to find it or give the ice cubes to her. A feeling of sadness and frustration approached the girl, and she sat down by the lake feeling sad.

Even though Chao Mi was gone, the girl continued to sit by the lake waiting for the woman to return, she spent time in a protracted loneliness, reflect on their memories together and think of a future they will never share together again.

Loss filled his heart. The girl recalled the moment Chao Mi, saved her from the fire that destroyed her village. Back then, he felt slumped and abandoned after his brother left him just like that. But Chao Mi came like a helper angel and helped the girl out of danger.

He took care of her, gave her shelter, and became a loyal friend. Chao Mi not only saved him, but also gave reason and strength to move on.

As the girl sat by the lake with an ice stone in her hand, those memories filled her mind. He felt grateful and indebted to Chao Mi for all the help she had been given. The girl wished that she could give the ice cubes as a symbol of her gratitude and appreciation to Chao Mi even though she had never appreciated her Master before.

However, with the news that Chao Mi's body was not found, the girl had to accept the fact that she could not give the ice cubs away directly.

The girl was immersed in the memories with Chao Mi, letting their memories approach her mind full of emotion. However, suddenly someone made a sound and sat next to him on the grass.

The expression on the girl's face turned to fear as she realized that the person sitting next to her was the leader of the group that cooperated with the Red Taring and had the highest power among them.

The figure of the Fox Mask asked, "You're Chao Mi's student, aren't you? Whatis yourname? Lin Yu Mei's? Li Mei?"

The girl took a deep breath, noticing the figure sitting beside her who was wearing the Fox Mask. After a moment of hesitation, he decided to give an honest answer.

"Yes, I am a disciple of Chao Mi," he replied carefully. "Call me Li Mei." He insisted quickly, unwilling to admit his old name to anyone other than Chao Mi.

Li Mei felt the need to protect her identity from this stranger. Only Chao Mi knows about her past and her real name, and she wants to maintain that privacy. He did not know what this figure meant by his question, and he was careful not to reveal too much information about him.

For a moment Li Mei felt cautious and suspicious of the figure. He doesn't fully trust her.

The man laughed briefly. Make Li Mei uncomfortable.

The man began to tell the past, when a war broke out and resulted in devastating destruction. His family was also a victim in it.

The man begins his story with a dark past, in which a war erupts and has a huge impact. The conflict caused unimaginable destruction and afflicted many people. His own family did not escape the adverse effects caused by the war.

The incident resulted in a very alarming situation for the community. The war brought countless suffering and losses. Destruction and misery were everywhere.

Houses were destroyed, villages were burned, and life was at a standstill. People are hurt, losing family members, and feeling deep loss.

Voices of despair, crying, and sadness filled the air. People live in fear and trauma due to the violence and loss they face. That heart-wrenching sight and shattered life fused in his memories forever.

Li Mei started to catch their conversation, then the man said, "Chao Mi told me about you. I know you resisted back then when I wanted to erase your memory. You want to remember your brother who dumped you. I'm the same. I will never forget those who betrayed my trust and put me down."

They both have memories that are hard to forget and have felt the disappointment of betrayal. They both suffered the same injury towards the people who had betrayed their trust.