Little Phoenix Is Not An Immortal Chapter 53
Translated by May
TLCed by Pure
Edited by Birdie
Chapters 53: Lu Xiaocan’s Revenge (1)
Muddled and ignorant of the time or day, like in a dream yet seemingly in reality, she felt like a pair of arms were embracing her. It felt familiar yet strange, but it made her feel reassured, making her want to indulge in the feeling forever…
The next time Tian Zhen awoke, it was because she was being pinched.
Gone was the embrace from the dream, and all that remained was the expanse of the bed on which she lay.
“I don’t know if you’ve woken up or not.” Someone was pinching her ears, while at the same time whispering, “The Shi Dan poison really is very powerful. You should be up with this much pain?”
Little scoundrel! Tian Zhen felt like crying but couldn’t even shed a tear.
At that moment, Lu Xiaocan placed something in her mouth before he drew close to her ears again and warned, “Hey, this is a poison. Don’t eat it.”
Poison? Tian Zhen became frightened. What did he want to do?
“The snake lady is coming. It’s time to watch a good show.”
There was a sound of blowing wind before she could perceive no movement by her side. It seemed like the kid had already left. Tian Zhen didn't know what to feel.
Immediately following his disappearance, she heard the sound of subtle footfalls.
Heavenly Lady Huan came to the side of the bed and silently watched, motionless.
What has she come to do? Tian Zhen was tense.
Finally, Heavenly Lady Huan sighed softly and said. “Is this divine will?”
Hearing the two words ‘Divine Will’, Tian Zhen’s heart suddenly felt cold.
Ever since she came to the Devil Realm, the Invincible God had been injured repeatedly. In fact, fate had already linked them together. She was grievously injured because of the strength of his palm, and because of the injury she was given the heart blood of the Phoenix King, thus gaining a millennium of cultivation. And, as luck would have it, a nēidán of dubious origin, which Zhao HuaJun kept an eye on due to its relation to the Prophecy of the Heavenly Bird Clan, was accidentally absorbed by her. This was surely a trap…
Impossible, absolutely impossible, it must have been a complete coincidence.
Tian Zhen let out a ‘haha’ in her heart, and forced herself to stop thinking.
Heavenly lady Huan continued, “That day while I was rushing over there, His Highness Xi was one step ahead and had already saved Little Heavenly King. I confirmed your importance then."
Was this an explanation? Tian Zhen was a little startled. She was trustworthy. Her own promise was to leave, yet she was back again. But it was not with an intention to break her own word, it was only that many unfortunate events happened so quickly.
“He concealed the truth about the Shi Dan poison from me,” said Heavenly Lady Huan, “Phoenix of the Bird Clan, I don’t actually want to kill you. But, your existence is a liability to him.”
Tian Zhen was not angered.
Heavenly Lady Huan wanted to do these things, out of selfish but also sincere motives. But in this present situation, letting herself be killed also wasn’t a bad thing.
Heavenly Lady Huan was silent for a long time before she suddenly said, “I have never killed anyone before, or I would never have waited till now.”
At this momentary soft heartedness, Tian Zhen only smiled wryly.
Heavenly Lady Huan also laughed along. “Even if I have to have a ruthless heart at the moment, there is also no other opportunity.”
Feeling a familiar aura, Tian Zhen wasn’t a fool and realized that the turn of events wasn’t good. But, since she would be unable to stop it, she only heaved a sigh.
“Heavenly Lady Huan.”
“Your Highness Xi, you came back so soon.”
It was Lu Xiaocan who replied, “It was me who called Father Emperor back to have a look, fearful that she wasn’t doing well."
Tian Zhen further verified her previous suspicion, so her head ached incessantly.
Heavenly Lady Huan smiled, “I knew it was you.”
“Yes, I was very worried about my mother,” said Lu XiaoCan innocently.
Heavenly Lady Huan did not speak anymore.
The Devil God finally opened his mouth, “My son, you mustn’t speak nonsense.”
Lu Xiaocan murmured, “She really isn’t doing well. I pinched her ears, but she still wouldn’t wake up.”
The Devil God’s eyes stirred slightly, and he noticed something was unusual. At once he arrived at the front of the bed, and rapidly placed the index finger of his left hand on her throat. His Godly power worked urgently and white light flashed in between his fingers.
After a while, he drew back his hand and wiped a liquid from between Tian Zhen’s lips to examine.
Lu Xiaocan stepped forward and as if not understanding, asked, “What is this?”
“Snake venom.” Light flashed between his fingertips and the venom disappeared. The Devil God gradually turned around.
Heavenly Lady Huan said, “This is Xiao Cai’s venom.”
“Mm.” hummed the Devil God in agreement.
Lu Xiaocan asked in surprise, “Why would the multicolored snake try to harm her?”
The snake would certainly not try to kill someone without a cause, and this was obviously a plot of attempted murder. The plan was brilliant with just the right timing. There were very few people who dared to enter the Devil God’s Qin Hall. The Godly Snake’s master was here, so who else could be suspected?
Heavenly Lady Huan also didn’t defend herself.
The Hall fell into a momentary bout of silence, and none of its inhabitants spoke. Only Tian Zhen was burning with anxiety.
The kid’s abilities were not to be underestimated, to go as far as to be able to obtain the Godly Serpent's poison. Depending entirely on testimony and evidence, others would perhaps have completely believed him.
The biggest problem was that the ones present were not ‘other people’.
Stinky brat, you are quite brave. You dare to play out this drama directly in front of them, unaware that your Father Emperor is only outwardly impulsive and violent, but is clear about everything else. He is many times smarter than you! How long has Heavenly Lady Huan been with him, and with your usual schemes, how can he not understand your tricks?
Despite swearing, she believed that the reason the kid did this was most likely as revenge for her. Tian Zhen was moved, but couldn’t open her mouth to intercede for him. She was so nervous, she started sweating.
He was called a murderous God, but his innate character was virtuous. Before he was dealt with a heavy hand just for devising a plan to save his own life and injuring Chui Tian, but now he framed Heavenly Lady Huan right in front of him, the consequences…
There was an endless wait, and the absence of killing intent in the air only made her feel uncertain, thus making her more anxious.
Was this matter simply a lack of concern or was this the calm before the storm?
Finally—
“My son, retreat. You will not be shown mercy if you repeat the offense.”
Everything was exposed in a single sentence. Lu Xiaocan became deadly pale, and not daring to speak another word, as he silently retreated.
