118. Chapter 118: The Phoenix Weeps Blood, Seeking a Kiss

The little phoenix paid no mind to the elder phoenix’s scolding. It was entirely focused on clutching Baili Tianchang’s arms with both claws, holding on as tightly as its strength allowed, absolutely refusing to let go.

Was it not adorable enough? Was it not clever enough? Was it not beautiful enough? It was, after all, its mother’s beloved treasure. Why, then, did this woman with the black butterfly mark on half her face not like it?

*Wuu… wuu…*

The mere thought brought a surge of overwhelming sorrow to its heart, and the tears threatened to spill once more.

Fortunately, just as the little phoenix was about to break into sobs, Baili Tianchang began to comfort it in soft, gentle tones. "Don't cry anymore, alright? You are so beautiful and so adorable; if you cry, you’ll dirty your beautiful feathers, and then you won’t be beautiful or adorable anymore."

*Wuu… wuu… wuu…*

A single short sentence struck straight to the little phoenix’s heart! Baili Tianchang’s consolation acted like a miracle cure, causing the little phoenix to sniffle and suck its tears back in.

Yes, yes, yes. It was a very beautiful and very adorable little phoenix! So, this human woman did think it was beautiful and adorable after all! Naturally, it would stop feeling sad and stop crying immediately. It began to chirp, "Qiang, qiang," and started acting spoiled in Baili Tianchang’s arms.

Upon hearing the little phoenix’s chirping, the elder phoenix was consumed with jealousy. Seeing the elder phoenix’s eyes, which looked as if they were about to breathe fire, Baili Tianchang was somewhat bewildered. She lowered her head to ask the little phoenix in her arms, "Little phoenix, what are you saying? I can’t understand a word of it."

It certainly couldn't be anything good. Otherwise, why would your mother be so angry?

"This little phoenix says it wants you to kiss it," Nalan Dijiu said to Baili Tianchang, feeling both amused and irritated.

His little fairy was supposed to be kissed only by him, and she was supposed to kiss only him! But now, for the sake of helping his little fairy successfully tame this creature, he had to watch helplessly as she kissed this detestable little phoenix right before his eyes. Hmph, you little thing—once you become my little fairy’s beast companion, just wait and see how I deal with you if you dare do this again!

"Alright, as long as you don't cry anymore, I will kiss you."

Baili Tianchang felt a flicker of surprise. She had not expected Nalan Dijiu to be capable of understanding the language of beasts. Nalan Dijiu was so unfathomably profound; his skills alone were more than enough for her to spend a lifetime learning.

Once Baili Tianchang finished coaxing the little phoenix, it understood her words immediately. It promptly leaned its tiny head forward, offering it up to her. Baili Tianchang found the situation both amusing and delightful. She leaned in toward the little phoenix and gave its fuzzy little face a gentle peck.

Though the light kiss passed as quickly as a dragonfly skimming the water, the little phoenix lowered its head in utter bashfulness, its face flushed a deep crimson. It looked for all the world like a shy little child, so incredibly adorable. A moment later, the little phoenix finally raised its head, though its face remained flushed a bright, vibrant red.