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nWonderful Painting of the Mountains and Seas 11

nAcross the red flames, Xie Xi and Azure Dragon gazed at each other.

nEven through the fire, Xie Xi could see the shock in Azure Dragon’s indigo eyes before they became dead.

nIt felt like the hot Vermilion Bird Palace had dropped several degrees.

nOne phrase could be used to describe Azure Dragon’s mood: fallinnnnnng to the end.

nOriginally, he knew that Xie Xi was escaping from the marriage and suspected that he ‘cheated.’ Azure Dragon doubted the people around him but Xie Xi’s original cheating partner was Vermilion Bird of the Holy Mountain.

nIt was only Vermilion Bird who could freely take Xie Xi across the mountains and rivers.

nAzure Dragon’s heart was being torn apart. He was clearly standing in a place where fire was burning but his hands and feet were cold as ice.

nXie Xi didn’t need to ask what this guy was thinking! The damn thing was… he couldn’t explain it.

nHe hadn’t seen Vermilion Bird yet and Vermilion Bird was dying. If he told Azure Dragon it was a misunderstanding in Vermilion Bird’s presence…

nVermilion Bird would surely show him a death performance on the spot!

nThe phoenix could be reborn after dying but Vermilion Bird… it didn’t seem possible?

nHow could Xie Xi dare take this risk?

nThe man with the colourful tail feathers knew the inside story. His mood was complicated when he saw that Azure Dragon had also come. He was annoyed by this greedy scum flower but if the scum flower left now, their sage would die. He had to stabilize this situation.

n“Lord Azure Dragon.” The man with the colourful tail feathers greeted him. “Our sage doesn’t have any major problems. He just needs to rest. I’m really ashamed about bothering you.”

nHe wanted to take the Azure Dragon away to give Xie Xi a chance.

nIt was a pity that this trick was too low level. Azure Dragon wasn’t a fool and he opened his mouth, “In that case, Xiao Xie will go back with me.”

nHis words were clear and calm. There was nothing unusual but everyone present got a chill that soaked their bones. In particular, Xiao Xie was frozen and trembling in the fire.

nThe man with the colourful tail feathers made an ugly face. “Lord Xie Xi still has something to do…”

nAzure Dragon didn’t wait for him to finish. “Then I will wait for him and also take a look at Vermilion Bird’s situation. I won’t feel assured until I see him awake.”

nHe wouldn’t go! Xie Xi wasn’t surprised at all. It would be strange if Azure Dragon left. What to do?

nCould he speak sweet words to Vermilion Bird in front of Azure Dragon? What if Azure Dragon hacked them to death in a fit of rage?

nShould he go out first with Azure Dragon to have a good talk? Could Azure Dragon be coaxed to wait?

nDon’t mention coaxing since it wasn’t even certain it would work. Based on Vermilion Bird’s current situation, Xie Xi believed that taking even one step away meant Vermilion Bird wouldn’t hesitate to die!

nThe fifth prince was a real artist and artists were naturally sensitive. If Xie Xi slightly revealed his intention of coaxing Vermillion Bird to live, it was estimated that Vermillion Bird would rise to heaven.

nThe man with the colourful feather tails was also very clear about this point and looked anxiously at Xie Xi, his voice full of pleading. “Lord Xie Xi, you… you…”

nXie Xi definitely wouldn’t leave Vermilion Bird no matter what. The important thing was to save this person!

nXie Xi cruelly turned his head and entered the blazing red light.

nHe couldn’t see behind him but Azure Dragon’s gaze seemed to be ice that penetrated his clothes and stabbed him in the back.

nXie Xi gritted his teeth and put all his mind on Vermilion Bird. “Sage…”

nVermilion Bird lay on the bed with his eyes closed. His facial features were the same as Jiang Xie and they looked almost identical when Vermilion Bird’s eyes were closed.

nVermillion Bird was pale and haggard, his life obviously at risk.

nHow could Xie Xi not be emotional after seeing such a Jiang Xie? His eyes were red and his voice choked. “Sage, please wake up. Open your eyes and look at me, okay?”

nVermilion Bird seemed to hear his voice and his thin lips moved as he called out lightly, “Xiao Xie.”

nXie Xi nodded and held his hand. “I’m here.”

nVermilion Bird weakly held him, voice as low as a whisper. “I’m sorry, I can’t bear to see you with other people.”

nXie Xi prepared himself. “I won’t be with anyone else.”

nIn fact, Azure Dragon, Vermilion Bird, White Tail and Nine Tails added together weren’t anyone else to Xie Xi!

nThese words were very powerful, piercing the heart of the person behind him while giving hope to the person in front of him.

nVermilion Bird was weak and dying. Now he could open his eyes and the fire burning the palace disappeared, showing the exquisite jade outline.

nThe birds present were ecstatic. “The sage woke up!”

nVermilion Bird held Xie Xi and asked while staring at him, “You really won’t be with anyone else?”

nXie Xi had already said this and wasn’t afraid to say a few more words. “Yes.”

n“But your engagement…”

nXie Xi told him, “I won’t marry someone else.” This was true. His marriage object had always been one person.

nVermilion Bird sat up, his red clothes hanging down and lining his skin like a painting. “You…”

nXie Xi knew what he wanted to hear and sent a message to his heart. “I like you. How can I be with other people?”

nVermilion Bird’s pupils shrank and he grabbed Xie Xi’s shoulder. “Don’t lie to me.” Xie Xi wasn’t lying but this situation…

n“If I lie to you, thunder will…” Xie Xi’s vow hadn’t finished when Vermilion Bird interrupted. “Don’t say it. I am happy as long as you have me in your heart.”

nHe finished speaking and all the fire in the Vermilion Bird Palace disappeared while the birdsong became exhilarated and jubilant.

nVermilion Bird held Xie Xi’s hand and got out of bed, only to see Azure Dragon in the main hall. Vermilion Bird was startled and his grip on Xie Xi’s hand increased.

nXie Xi inevitably looked at Azure Dragon. Azure Dragon’s lips were tight and there was no blood on his face. He stared at Xie Xi without blinking… Finally, he coughed lightly and there was a trace of blood at the corners of his mouth.

nXie Xi’s heart was pierced!

nVermilion Bird didn’t say a word but pulled Xie Xi into his arms, fearing that Xie Xi would be taken away.

nAzure Dragon stared from a distance before turning away without saying anything. His back was desolate and lonely, as if he had been abandoned by the whole world.

nXie Xi’s heart was a hornet’s nest. If Vermilion Bird wasn’t holding him, he would definitely chase after Azure Dragon.

nSteady, steady… Xie Xi told himself. He worked hard to save Vermilion Bird and it couldn’t be undone.

nIt was imperative to be alone with Vermilion Bird and discover the situation from Jiang Xie.

nHe understood it and it was reasonable but the emotional Xie Xi couldn’t let it go. The thought of Azure Dragon truly experiencing betrayal…

nHe felt pained and angry but didn’t know who to feel pained for and who to be angry at!

nJiang Xie couldn’t fulfil the designer’s responsibilities without separating his soul. The separation of the soul led to worlds that only Xie Xi could enter. As soon as Xie Xi entered, the group of souls would scramble for his attention.

nHow could he feel angry? What was he angry about?

nJiang Xie loved him so much that every strand of hair would die for him?

nXie Xi’s heart was pained, sweet and also bitter. He experienced thousands of gestures of love every minute!

nXie Xi was distracted and Vermilion Bird’s voice was full of uneasiness. “Xiao Xie, did you say those words because you saw that I was seriously hurt?”

nXie Xi’s heart was stunned. “What are you saying? Would I say those words to coax you?”

nVermilion Bird whispered, “Azure Dragon heard all of it.”

nXie Xi, “…”

n“I’m not good and didn’t meet you earlier.”

nIn fact, their encounter was very early, early than the fourth prince (Azure Dragon). However, in Atlantis, Xie Xi had agreed to the fourth prince’s proposal while the fifth prince (Vermilion Bird) was busy resurrecting Sein and didn’t have a chance to propose. The dream didn’t count.

nXie Xi’s heart wasn’t steady and he glanced at Vermilion Bird. “Your Excellency, you just woke up and should rest well.”

nVermilion Bird wasn’t in a hurry. “Do you want to go?”

nXie Xi’s heart was a mess. “I won’t go. I’ll be here with you.”

nVermilion Bird’s eyes were bright and the joy was palpable.

nHe hadn’t recovered yet and it wasn’t easy to control the fire. He lost his natural fire and if it was someone else, they would’ve died thousands of times.

nXie Xi’s words made him cheer up and he seemed to be okay, but just standing required strong support.

nThe man with the colourful tail feathers saw this and quickly said, “The sage needs to rest. We will go first!”

nVermilion Bird nodded. “I worried all of you.”

nThe group of birds cried out, “The sage is safe, it is a great blessing for the bird family!”

nThe birds left and only Vermilion Bird and Xie Xi were left in the huge temple.

nXie Xi helped Vermilion Bird back to bed. He lay down and the eyes stared at him without blinking. “I always afraid that I’m dreaming…”

nHe hadn’t finished these words when the different coloured eyes emerged.

nXie Xi was so angry that he pulled away his hand.

nJiang Xie unexpectedly didn’t try to hold him and spoke weakly, “This Vermilion Bird can really perform. He is actually half dead.”

nXie Xi felt a strange heartache and returned his hand. “What the hell is going on?”

nJiang Xie rubbed his soft hand and coughed. “You should hurry to Azure Dragon.”

nXie Xi had a terrible thought in his heart…

nAzure Dragon and Vermilion Bird were together and Jiang Xie shared their memories. Thus, he knew what Azure Dragon was thinking.

nJiang Xie explained, “Before Azure Dragon met you, his cultivation contained no desire. In order to be with you, he broke his core and devoured his body. However, he didn’t mind since you won’t have a long life, even with the name of the flower god. He only wanted to live with you.”

nXie Xi’s heart was tense. “This… everything…” What the hell was this setup?

nJiang Xie replied quietly, “There is no other way. I love you so much that I am a desperate man.”

nHe was still in the mood to speak like this! Xie Xi couldn’t be angry. “What is Azure Dragon’s situation now?”

n“He will be able to survive if you quickly coax him.”

nIt was that serious! Xie Xi asked anxiously, “If the soul dies, you…”

n“Objectively speaking, the souls and I exist at the same time. If one disappears, I will cease to exist.”

nIt was worse than Xie Xi thought but it was also logical. Existence was existence, there was no separating it.

nXie Xi couldn’t sit still. “I’ll go after him.”

nJiang Xie nodded. However, Xie Xi wasn’t reassured. “What about Vermilion Bird?”

nJiang Xie replied, “There is no one here and I will stay awake for a short time. It will be fine.”

nNow it was Jiang Xie, not Vermilion Bird present. As long as no one came, the problem wasn’t big.

nXie Xi didn’t dare delay the time. Jiang Xie pulled him over and handed him something. “This is a stealth charm so the other birds won’t see you.”

nIt was a good thing. If the other birds discovered he left, they would enter the palace to check Vermilion Bird’s condition.

nXie Xi used the stealth charm and immediately left.

nAt this moment, he was personally aware of what it meant by solving one problem only for another to crop up!

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