Chapter 678 - Three Obstacles for the Son (1/2)
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Ye Xiao could not help but frown.
“It should be okay, right? Since they asked me to come over, it can’t be to kill me since that would anger and upset you. The Phoenix immortal sect also has no reason to do so.
“However, having said that, you are the holy maiden of the Phoenix immortal sect, but now you are carrying my child inside you, the Phoenix immortal sect will definitely not let it go so easily.
“I reckon they are looking for me to let off steam on one hand, and on the other hand, they want to take advantage of the opportunity to reap some benefits, right?”
The Phoenix immortal sect also has anger and greed.
It was not a high and mighty, desireless kind of sect either.
Otherwise, they would not have come to find him themselves’
The Phoenix Empress pursed her lips and smiled.
“This brain of yours is really good. However, what you said isn’t entirely right.
“The main reason why I asked you to come here this time is because of me.
“Because of my special status now and also because I obtained the inheritance of an old senior from the Phoenix immortal sect, it won’t be long before I will advance to the Imperial Immortal realm.
“But the problem is that I need to undergo a Lighting Tribulation to advance to the Imperial Immortal realm.
“Before that, because of my child, I almost failed to transcend the Great Immortal tribulation.
“Luckily, the Great Immortal tribulation wasn’t that strong. The other Imperial Immortals from the Phoenix immortal sect helped me to block that crisis.
“If not, even if I hadn’t turned into ashes, my cultivation wouldn’t have reached the Great Immortal realm.
“However, my cultivation speed was very fast. It wouldn’t be long before I advance again and reach the Imperial Immortal realm.
“At that time, I will definitely face the Imperial Immortal Tribulation which is no joke. Even the Imperial Immortals of the Phoenix immortal sect wouldn’t be able to help me survive this tribulation.
“At that time, I’m afraid that my child and I might not be able to survive.
“The Phoenix immortal sect would definitely not be willing to let me die for my child. However, I also don’t want to lose my child for the sake of transcending the tribulation. Since everyone had no other ideas, I had no choice but to say that you might have a solution. They have only just arrived and brought me back to the ordinary world to look for you.”
Ye Xiao’s expression was solemn. He did not expect there to be such a problem.
He then said to the Phoenix Empress,
“What do you think?”
The Phoenix Empress took a deep breath and said with a firm expression,
“No matter what, I don’t want to lose my child. She is the blood and bone in my body. Even if I die, I will not let her suffer any harm. It’s just that I would be betraying the Phoenix immortal sect’s wishes in that scenario. They really treat me very well, just like my family.
“It’s just a pity that I can only repay this favor in my next life.”
When she reached the end, the determination on her face gradually turned into guilt.
A mother had a certain incredible strength.
Although the Phoenix Empress felt guilty toward the Phoenix immortal sect and was not afraid of death, she had to protect her child no matter what.
Ye Xiao gently stroked her little head.
“Silly, don’t take everything on yourself. You don’t have to shoulder it alone because you still have me. I’ll take care of everything.”
The Phoenix Empress nodded and hugged Ye Xiao’s waist, snuggling in his embrace and enjoying a moment of peace.
Ye Xiao’s gaze was firm. No matter what method he used, he had to help the Phoenix Empress get through that Immortal Tribulation.
That was his responsibility as a man.
The warmth between the two did not last for long.
Not long after, a voice came from outside.
“Holy Maiden, the Elder Council has asked you and your partner to make a trip over.”
“Alright!”
The Phoenix Empress replied, but Ye Xiao could clearly feel that her small hand, which was holding onto his clothes, had become even tighter.
He patted the Phoenix Empress’s small hand and consoled her with a faint smile,
“Don’t worry, I’ll take care of everything.”
The Phoenix Empress nodded and immediately said,
“Ye Xiao, I hope that you won’t have any conflicts with them. They are all my elders and treat me very well. The reason why they are targeting you is also that they have some misunderstandings about you. They feel that you are an irresponsible man. On account of my behalf, you should suffer some grievances.”
Ye Xiao nodded.
“Don’t worry, I understand.”
He had gotten her pregnant before they even got married, causing her to fall into a crisis. It was understandable for the elders to be angry because of that.
As a mature man, he should think of a way to resolve that conflict without acting pretentious and going against the other party’s elders. That would only make things difficult for the Phoenix Empress.
Of course, she would protect herself, but that meant that she had to go against the elders who loved her. Her heart would not feel too good either.
The two of them held hands and walked towards the Elder Council.
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At the same time, five Grand Elders were sitting in the Elder Council of the Phoenix immortal sect. Those were the true immortal cultivators of the Phoenix immortal sect who had descended from the immortal world.
Each of them exuded an extraordinary and imposing aura even when they were not angry.
Other than an elder with a head full of silver hair, the rest of them were forever young. One could not tell their true age, but all of them were extremely beautiful women.
You could even vaguely tell from the elder’s bearing that she had an extraordinary charm when she was young.
“This time, you guys don’t protect that kid because you care about Nishang. I have to scold him severely to do so.
“He, this stinking man, only cared about his own comfort and ended up putting Nishang into this state. All the suffering, all of it has to be endured by Nishang! It’s extremely abominable.”
“Sixth Elder is right, if we deal with the kid too lightly, he’ll be more insufferable in the future. Who knows what he will do to Nishang.”