Chapter 136

Chapter 136: Let’s Coax Him Up

When You You arrived at the courtyard, she spotted a curled-up figure clinging to the massive Phoenix Tree, face pressed against the trunk and giving off a gloomy vibe like some oversized durian.

“Feng Rong,” she called from below.

The figure stiffened but didn’t turn around, stubbornly wedged in his tree hollow.

You You sighed. He was truly upset this time. She scrambled up the trunk using hands and feet. Though the tallest tree in Zhen Yan Sect should’ve been hard to climb, branches helpfully bent toward her whenever she struggled – obvious signs of Feng Rong’s silent assistance.

Reaching his perch, she poked his shoulder. “Still sulking?”

The gloom around him intensified. You You pressed on, “I asked around. Your main body just woke up after moving so many resentful souls. You can’t control Yuan Qi’s divine power yet, but you’ll change back after resting!”

“……” He remained a motionless tree fungus.

“Yuan Papa meant well. He just wanted to help you hatch…”

“He did it on purpose!” Feng Rong exploded before she finished, “He knew this would happen! Revenge for me burning his formation!”

“We were desperate!” You You argued. “The Soul Breath might’ve been insufficient…”

“Then why didn’t he let us Establish a Contract?” Feng Rong’s anger flared like kindling. “Your Contract woke him up! My original spirit was already healed! No need for his divine power!”

“Well…” She scratched her cheek. “Maybe he forgot?” She hadn’t thought of it either.

“He’s stopping you from bonding with me!” Flames flickered in his hair as he glared. “And you defend him! Won’t even let me punch him!”

You You facepalmed. Their fight would level mountains. “Look, why not adapt first? If you’re still mad later…” She blurted, “I’ll Establish a Contract after you recover! Oranges, right? Have all you want!”

His head whipped around. “Really?!”

“Really.”

Instantly, gloom vanished. Sunlight seemed to burst from his smile as he seized her hands. “No take-backs!”

Dazzled by his beauty, You You nodded. “No take-backs.”

Relaxing, he scooted closer until their arms touched. “I’ll trust you this once.”

His proud smirk softened by feminine features made You You stare. Same face, but gentler now.

“You look… nice like this,” she offered.

Feng Rong’s smile died. “Once I digest Yuan Qi’s power, I’ll change back!”

“No rush.” You You eyed his new curves. Same gender now, but… her gaze snagged on his chest. Then her own. Huh. Soul Breath built skyscrapers?

“Why not ru- What’re you doing?!” He stared at the hand groping his chest.

“Just checking. We’re same now.”

“Then why squeeze?!”

“Measuring.”

“My turn!”

“No!”

“But you said same!”

“I’m same! You’re different!”

“You started it!”

“…Want to visit cliffside scenery?”

“…”

Feng Yu at the gate: “…”

Feng Family members awaiting their Master: “…”

They suddenly longed to be roadkill.

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Feng Rong knew his form resulted from his newly hatched main body struggling with Yuan Qi’s divine power. Refining it would restore him.

“Master seeks seclusion?” Feng Yu kept his eyes lowered, unaccustomed to the stunning female form.

“Ten days should suffice.” Feng Rong glowed, anticipating You You’s promise.

“We’ll prepare a chamber. Regarding the divine artifact search…”

“Abandon it.”

“Master!” Feng Yu paled. “After centuries? This concerns our whole clan!”

“Baseless rumors.” Feng Rong waved dismissively. “Even with all pieces, success wasn’t guaranteed.”

Feng Yu clenched his fists. “…As you command.”