“In that case, don’t stand on ceremony and eat more,” Feng Zhan said enthusiastically.

“Uh, okay.” Leng Ruoxue braced herself, picked up a red fruit, and took a bite. Oh, it tastes good, even though it can’t match up to my spirit fruits.

“Little Sister Ruoxue, these fruits are the unique phoenix fruits of our Phoenix clan. Only distinguished guests are qualified to eat them. Today, Big Sister is basking in your glory,” Feng Ling’er said with slight envy. Her father, who was always stingy, really spent a lot today. He actually took out so many at once.

“You’re too kind, Phoenix King,” Leng Ruoxue said courteously. She was at a loss for words after hearing what Feng Ling’er said. Do I have too many good things? Or is life difficult for the Phoenix clan now?

The Phoenix clan’s banquet was very boring, so apart from eating fruits all the time, Leng Ruoxue and the others would occasionally chat with Feng Zhan or Feng Ling’er. The other Phoenix clan divine beasts sitting around were all like wood, not saying a word. And their eyes all kept looking at Leng Ruoxue curiously.

Leng Ruoxue’s hair stood on end, feeling uncomfortable under the gazes of the divine beasts of the Phoenix clan. Moreover, she really couldn’t understand what was so good about her. The Phoenix clan had countless handsome men and beautiful women.

“Miss Leng, what do you think of the men of our Phoenix clan?” Feng Zhan suddenly asked.

“Not bad,” Leng Ruoxue answered while breaking out in cold sweat. Why is the Phoenix King asking me about this? What do the good and bad of male phoenixes have to do with me?

“Miss Leng, are you married?” Feng Zhan asked again, his face full of anticipation.

“Not yet,” Leng Ruoxue answered honestly, but her doubts were growing. What exactly does the Phoenix King want?

“Miss Leng, it’s getting late. Rest early!” Feng Zhan said after obtaining the answer he wanted to know.

Uh, are we getting chased away already? Leng Ruoxue and the others were nervous, and a few drops of cold sweat hung on their foreheads.

“Then we’ll go back to our room first,” Leng Ruoxue said to Feng Zhan as she stood up.

“Grandpa, let’s go!” Leng Ruoxue turned to her grandfather and the others.

“Okay.” Leng Qingtian and the others stood up and walked directly to their lodging.

After they returned to their residence, Leng Ruoxue asked with a face full of question marks, “Grandpa, what does the Phoenix King want?”

“Why does it seem like he was going to matchmake you?” Leng Qingtian guessed. The strange banquet and muddled conversation confused him.

“Little Girl, give me some meat to eat. I’m starving.” Old Man directly stretched out his hand in front of Leng Ruoxue in demand.

Leng Ruoxue took out some jerky, distributed it to everyone, and took a piece for herself to eat. She was thinking about the simple banquet just now. Well, for beasts, the standards of the banquet should be considered high.

“Little Girl, I think the Phoenix King likes you,” Old Man teased Leng Ruoxue after he finished eating.

“Damn Old Man, will you die if you don’t speak?!” Leng Qingtian shouted.

“What? It’s not impossible!” Old Man continued, ignoring Leng Qingtian’s anger.

At this moment, someone knocked on the door. Leng Ruoxue opened the door and saw two stunningly beautiful men.

“What’s the matter?” Leng Ruoxue asked doubtfully.

“Miss Leng, the Phoenix King sent us to serve you,” one of the beautiful men said shyly.

“See, I’m right.” Old Man smiled and rolled his eyes at Leng Qingtian.

“Please help us convey our thanks to the Phoenix King, but we really don’t need to be served,” Leng Ruoxue said politely and closed the door.

Outside the door…

“What should we do?” a handsome man asked his partner in disappointment.

“I don’t know,” the other beautiful man answered helplessly.

In the Phoenix King’s resting palace…

“Royal Father, what do you need?” Feng Ling’er looked at her beloved father in confusion.

“Ling’er, what do you think of Leng Ruoxue?” Feng Zhan asked in return, his expression unreadable.

“I like her a lot. She also saved Inflame,” Feng Ling’er answered honestly. She had a good impression of Leng Ruoxue, but she didn’t know what her father’s intentions were.

“Then… What if Royal Father plans to keep her in the Phoenix clan?” Feng Zhan probed.

“…”

Feng Ling’er was at a loss for words. Does Royal Father fancy Leng Ruoxue? If she becomes his wife, wouldn’t I have to call her ‘mother’? She couldn’t help but shudder at the thought. Isn’t this too terrifying? I call her little sister. Boohoo… How can I accept my little sister becoming my mother?

But her father had been alone for many years, and it was time for him to find a partner. If he really liked Little Sister Ruoxue, then she could only accept it. But why did he want Feng Lan and Feng Yang to take care of Little Sister Ruoxue? She was really confused. Feng Ling’er was incomparably conflicted, and her thoughts began to wander.

“Royal Father, I owe Ruoxue a favor, so I hope she will do it willingly.” Feng Ling’er took a deep breath and advised after thinking for a while. She knew her father’s temper very well. If Ruoxue was unwilling, she was afraid that her father would force the issue.

“Yes, I won’t force her,” Feng Zhan promised.

“That’s good.” Feng Ling’er was finally at ease after hearing this. But she felt conflicted again when she thought about how she was going to have a stepmother.

…

At the same time, the little silver mink, which had been waiting on the only route to Dragon Island, learned of Leng Ruoxue’s whereabouts from Mu Li, so he rushed to the territory of the Phoenix clan eagerly.

“Little Mu Zi, are you sure that she went to the Phoenix clan?” the little silver mink asked to confirm. At this point, he couldn’t completely believe Mu Li’s words because his trustworthiness was really too bad.

“Master, I guarantee that Leng Ruoxue is definitely in the Phoenix clan.” Mu Li raised his hand as if he was swearing an oath.

“Hurry up then. Stop wasting time.” the little silver mink urged anxiously. I want to go home so bad! Xue’er, I want to see you soon. Boohoo… I miss you so much!