Chapter 120: Master, I have finally waited for you

Hidden deep beneath the wings of the great phoenix, the little phoenix remained entirely out of Baili Tianchang’s sight.

She could only see a black swallowtail butterfly, and she was certain that it was identical to the one on her own face.

How strange. Could it be that the black swallowtail on her face was something that had existed in this world all along?

Nalan Dijiu held Baili Tianchang in his arms, and both of them looked up at the black butterfly, which was whispering into the ear of the great phoenix.

"Little fairy, haven't you noticed that this butterfly is exactly the same as the one on your face?" Nalan Dijiu asked with a smile.

"I noticed. It’s very strange," Baili Tianchang replied, her heart fluttering with unease.

Nalan Dijiu was so sharp; she was truly worried that he might discover the secret behind the mark on her face. She had never intended to hide anything from him, and she hoped that if he ever found out, he would understand.

"It is indeed very strange."

For some reason, hearing this, Baili Tianchang felt a strange sensation in her heart. Why did he use that tone? Could he have already realized that the black swallowtail on her face was something she had placed there herself?

Just then, the great phoenix seemed to have finished its communication with the black butterfly. The butterfly kissed the great phoenix’s cheek with apparent reluctance before flying toward Baili Tianchang.

"Come, little fairy, hold out your hand," Nalan Dijiu said. He glanced at the butterfly and gently extended Baili Tianchang’s hand.

The black swallowtail gave a slight nod toward Nalan Dijiu. *Hmph, Prince Nine, you may look impressive and possess decent cultivation, but in all the world, you are the only one barely qualified to be with my master! Of course, this is the result of my careful selection! Hehe, I personally picked this wonderful match for my mistress! Since I took action myself, there certainly can be no mistake. It seems you are quite fond of my mistress, Prince Nine; you really ought to thank me!*

The black swallowtail had no idea that, in the beginning, Nalan Dijiu’s heart had been full of wariness toward it. If it knew just how overbearing a man Nalan Dijiu truly was, one wondered if it would regret having hand-picked this match for its mistress.

The butterfly flew to Baili Tianchang and landed on her open palm.

Baili Tianchang stared intently at the creature. Her heart gave a sudden jolt. From a distance, the butterfly had looked similar to the one on her face, but now, upon closer inspection, it was clearly identical.

"Mistress, I have finally waited for you. Did you come here specifically to take me back?"

The next moment, something astonishing happened. As the butterfly’s tiny mouth opened and closed, a clear, childish voice emerged, ringing in Baili Tianchang’s ears. It was the voice of a little boy—milky, tender, and soft, sounding as sweet as it was endearing.

"Mistress? Are you speaking to me?" Baili Tianchang looked at the butterfly in disbelief.

"Of course! You are my mistress. Mistress, I have finally waited for you. I thought I would never see you again!" The little butterfly opened and closed its tiny mouth, pouring out its heart to Baili Tianchang.