Phoenix A has Gone Viral Across the Entire Internet! - Chapter 33

Shen Nian was not a being of this world, so she was not bound by its internal settings.

While she did not experience an Alpha’s rut or the interference of an Omega’s heat, she possessed a unique Heart-Stirring Period exclusive to the Demon race.

When the period begins, the heart awakens to love.

Shen Nian had never told anyone that the first Heart-Stirring Period she experienced after reaching adulthood was spent with Qi Wan. Her first kiss was stolen by her at that time.

Now, after going around in circles, if there can be a first time, there can be a second. Why should Qi Wan not continue to take responsibility for her?

With a slight shift of her will, Shen Nian transformed back into her human form. Looking lazy, she lay with her eyes closed across Jiang Zhiwan’s lap.

At the same time, Jiang Zhiwan seemed to sense something. She caught the scent of sweet orange gradually emanating from the back of the Alpha’s neck.

Thus, the reason for the various abnormalities that had occurred with this Alpha tonight was easily found.

Jiang Zhiwan was not sure if a regular suppressant would work on Shen Nian given her unique circumstances. But what she was certain of was that their pheromone compatibility was exceptionally high. If she did not get the other out of the bedroom early, the situation would spiral completely out of their control.

But if she let her go now, what would she do?

Jiang Zhiwan furrowed her brows, a rare moment of indecision clouding her usual decisiveness.

To make matters worse, the Alpha lying in her lap suddenly became clingy. Not only did she reach out to wrap her arms around her, but she also began mumbling incoherently about how good the roses smelled.

Heh, as it is a rose, how could it not be fragrant?

Thinking back, the changes in Shen Nian’s personality between her past and present lives had been too great. Upon learning that the other woman had been treating her as a substitute, Jiang Zhiwan had found it difficult to accept and had become very resistant to her advances.

Yet Shen Nian was a wicked one. She originally had no such intentions, but because she found Jiang Zhiwan’s reactions amusing, she would occasionally tease her on purpose. Over time, although Jiang Zhiwan did not understand why the other always said one thing while doing another, she grew accustomed to playing along.

However, if a performance ever went too far and she showed signs of being genuinely moved, Shen Nian would immediately snap back to her sober self and utter those annoying words again, bringing up that irritating name.

Therefore, they had never actually had a truly intimate encounter.

Now that the initiative had shifted, Jiang Zhiwan suddenly let out a laugh. With her eyelids lowered, she reached out and, with a gentle push, easily pinned the half-conscious Alpha to the bed.

She leaned down, looking at the other with a lazy, domineering gaze, her tone somewhat bewitching. “Shen Nian, look clearly. Who exactly am I right now?”

Shen Nian’s eyes were dazed, but she followed her heart and gave an answer. “Jiang Zhiwan.”

Hearing the answer, the Omega arched her brow slightly. She raised her arm and slowly peeled off the scent-suppressing patch at the back of her neck.

In a few moments, the fragrance of roses began to spread throughout the room, blending with the fresh scent of sweet orange and radiating a signal of intimacy.

The room was filled with ambiguity, and the atmosphere was perfect. But amidst the blushing and heartbeats, Shen Nian accidentally slipped up and transformed back into a soft-feathered ink-wash bird. The aroused Omega and the bird stared at each other.

Social death: the bird in question was both mortified and socially dead!

Realizing what had happened, Jiang Zhiwan could not help but laugh. She lay down on her side, her tone sounding somewhat mysterious. “Shen Nian, are you actually capable or not?”

How could Shen Nian not be capable? She proved it through action.

In this long, quiet night, the spring evening was wild and unrestrained. Much hard work was needed before they could rest and wait for the roses to fully bloom.

The consequence of excessive wildness was that when Shen Nian woke up the next day, she felt an aching soreness in her limbs. She instinctively tried to move, only to find that her right arm was restricted, firmly tethered to a corner of the headboard.

She blinked slowly, slightly unable to grasp the situation.

The disarray of the surroundings caused fragments of last night’s scenes to reappear briefly in her mind. Shen Nian’s ears burned with heat. She turned her head, searching for the Omega.

Jiang Zhiwan did not keep her waiting long. She walked in from outside. Although her movements were slightly restricted, she appeared normal on the surface, not easily showing any signs of abnormality.

Approaching Shen Nian, she saw that the Alpha was not making a scene about her restricted freedom. Instead, her eyes were bright, as if they held a galaxy.

Seeing this, Jiang Zhiwan’s eyes flickered, and she suddenly smiled.

Shen Nian’s eyes moved. She had noticed something different now.

She pondered for a moment, then, with a certain tone, boldly called out the other’s other name. “Qi Wan.”

Jiang Zhiwan looked lazy as she leaned against Shen Nian’s shoulder. “You recognized me so quickly.”

Of course. After spending so many years with her rival, what part of the other’s vibe was she not familiar with?

Wait, now she should not be called a rival anymore.

Shen Nian glanced guiltily at the red marks she had created and quietly ground her retracted fangs.

It seemed that after one night, for reasons unknown, Jiang Zhiwan had completely recovered her memories of being Qi Wan.

This was excellent. She still had many questions she wanted the other to answer personally.

Since they had reached this point, Jiang Zhiwan would no longer hide anything from her. What Shen Nian wanted to know most was what the other had done to escape their predestined fate and be reborn into this world.

And what price she had paid for it.

Seeing that Shen Nian was indeed still concerned about this point, Jiang Zhiwan slowly closed her eyes, her tone carrying a sense of leisure and relaxation. “I sought help from Grandma Turtle.”

Qi Wan had first been able to find Grandma Turtle because of a casual remark Shen Nian had made. At the time, the Phoenix was excited, describing Grandma Turtle as very divine, allegedly living for a thousand years and knowing almost everything in the world.

The speaker was unintentional, but Qi Wan put in some effort and eventually tracked down the hidden residence.

When Grandma Turtle invited her in, she looked at her and felt she seemed familiar. After calculating past memories, she finally knew the reason.

No wonder she had the air of an old friend. She was the descendant of an old friend.

Only then did Grandma Turtle see that the person before her was a descendant of the Human Saintess from a thousand years ago. The Saintess was responsible for speaking with the Deity. She was supposed to only convey the Deity’s will. But one day, she felt love and awakened, turning to pity all living beings. To the Deity, this was betrayal.

But the Deity never reflected. He had viewed all things as mere grass for a long time. Any slight dissatisfaction would inevitably lead to the slaughter of living beings.

Every race suffered. Finally, there was a time of resistance. The Deity was overthrown, but before falling, he cast down the final divine punishment to destroy the world.

Ancient Phoenixes, auspicious beasts, protected the land. It was the Phoenix clan that stepped forward, using the power of their entire bloodline as a price to intercept the divine punishment and save the people.

By the time it reached Shen Nian’s lineage, she was already the last Phoenix in the world.

After Grandma Turtle calculated the cause and effect, she already understood why the other had come. At the same time, she issued an order to leave. “If you are here for that Phoenix, please return.”

The cause and effect of all things and the power of heavenly punishment, even if rotated through the Phoenix clan for a thousand years, was not something a descendant of a Saintess, who was now a common human, could bear. Grandma Turtle was firm. She did not want the descendant of an old friend to step into this life-and-death danger.

Qi Wan still did not understand. If there had been even a half-percent chance of success for this act of defying fate, Grandma Turtle would have used her old bones to replace those Phoenixes long ago.

Grandma Turtle originally thought that by making everything clear, she would make the girl give up. She did not expect the other to run to her place for three months straight, each time just waiting silently nearby.

Grandma Turtle knew she was waiting for her to relent.

Even as steady as a turtle who had lived for a thousand years, Grandma Turtle could not help but sigh twice when facing the emotion hidden in Qi Wan’s eyes. She finally relented. “Unless you are willing to kowtow at the Heavenly Ladder. That ladder has ninety-nine steps, and each step carries a layer of punishment. The pain involved is truly beyond what ordinary people can bear.”

If one could not persist midway, not only would the divine punishment not be replaced, but one’s own life force would be scattered, sacrificed to the heavens.

Despite knowing the stakes, Qi Wan did not hesitate. “I am willing.”

Seeing the determination in her eyes, Grandma Turtle knew persuasion was useless and could only sigh. “Lovers have such difficult love.”

To open the Heavenly Gate, an object of a thousand years was needed as a catalyst. To this end, Grandma Turtle personally removed her own shell, murmuring to herself. “This old shell I have nurtured for nearly a thousand years can finally be of use today to open the Heavenly Gate.”

The heavenly punishment was hard to bear, but Qi Wan gave everything she had and managed to kowtow her way to the top.

However, defying fate inevitably required more prices. Her legs were completely ruined, leaving her unable to stand normally.

When she first learned Qi Wan was injured, Shen Nian rushed over and asked how it had happened. Unfortunately, Qi Wan was cold then, acting as if she did not want to talk to anyone. “I am like this now. Haven’t you gotten your wish? No one will ever compete with you again.”

Shen Nian was indeed furious at those words. She threw the items she had brought for comfort into Qi Wan’s arms and left. Qi Wan watched her back, lowered her eyes, and silently opened the green thermal box in her arms.

Angering the Phoenix was intentional. If the other continued to stay there, she could not guarantee that her occasional expressions of pain would not be easily discovered. If one had lifted her pant legs then, they would have found her legs covered in blood-colored incantations that moved as if they were physical, a terrifying sight.

This was the shackle of destiny being forced open, constantly casting down punishment.

Enduring this pain, Qi Wan only furrowed her brows occasionally. Instead, she focused intently on the small bowl of Heart-Comforting Porridge Shen Nian had sent. That Phoenix should not know how to cook. The appearance of the porridge was indeed not great.

Was it red bean porridge? That must be why it looked so red.

Just as Qi Wan took out a wooden spoon to taste it, Grandma Turtle’s voice rang out.

“You sent her away?”

Qi Wan nodded slightly. “I angered her away.”

Grandma Turtle was helpless, feeling she did not understand the hearts of these young people. “You refuse to tell her what you did for her. This”

She was suddenly distracted by the porridge. “This porridge, the Phoenix sent it?”

Grandma Turtle’s gaze was complex. “Of course. It would be her who sent it. In here, there is her dropped Essence Blood.”

Qi Wan’s movement to scoop the porridge suddenly stopped.

The Phoenix was already suffering from the blood curse. Giving up Essence Blood would only accelerate the loss of her life. But she did it anyway, naturally with the thought of helping Qi Wan stand up sooner.

Grandma Turtle comforted her. “No matter. Phoenix blood has the effect of regrowing flesh on bones. It can likely lessen your pain. Since it is her well-meaning heart that hit the mark by mistake, drink it well.”

Qi Wan lowered her eyes in silence, but the area around her eyes suddenly reddened.

You see, one was a little Phoenix living under a bloodline curse who would not live past 24 demon-years, and the other had become an invalid with a frail body, not knowing how much longer she could live.

How could such a pair not be considered a match made in heaven?

“Later, I eventually withstood that stroke of fate and created this world. However, my self-consciousness was temporarily sealed. I could only bestow the rule to trigger the unsealing upon you”

Jiang Zhiwan paused, looking at Shen Nian. “Do you want to know what that condition actually was?”

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