CHAPTER 132 (1/2)
Wonderful Painting of the Mountains and Seas 11
Across the red flames, Xie Xi and Azure Dragon gazed at each other.
Even through the fire, Xie Xi could see the shock in Azure Dragon’s indigo eyes before they became dead.
It felt like the hot Vermilion Bird Palace had dropped several degrees.
One phrase could be used to describe Azure Dragon’s mood: fallinnnnnng to the end.
Originally, 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.
It was only Vermilion Bird who could freely take Xie Xi across the mountains and rivers.
Azure 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.
Xie Xi didn’t need to ask what this guy was thinking! The damn thing was… he couldn’t explain it.
He 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…
Vermilion Bird would surely show him a death performance on the spot!
The phoenix could be reborn after dying but Vermilion Bird… it didn’t seem possible?
How could Xie Xi dare take this risk?
The 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.
“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.”
He wanted to take the Azure Dragon away to give Xie Xi a chance.
It 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.”
His 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.
The man with the colourful tail feathers made an ugly face. “Lord Xie Xi still has something to do…”
Azure 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.”
He wouldn’t go! Xie Xi wasn’t surprised at all. It would be strange if Azure Dragon left. What to do?
Could 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?
Should he go out first with Azure Dragon to have a good talk? Could Azure Dragon be coaxed to wait?
Don’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!
The 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.
The 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…”
Xie Xi definitely wouldn’t leave Vermilion Bird no matter what. The important thing was to save this person!
Xie Xi cruelly turned his head and entered the blazing red light.
He couldn’t see behind him but Azure Dragon’s gaze seemed to be ice that penetrated his clothes and stabbed him in the back.
Xie Xi gritted his teeth and put all his mind on Vermilion Bird. “Sage…”
Vermilion 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.
Vermillion Bird was pale and haggard, his life obviously at risk.
How 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?”
Vermilion Bird seemed to hear his voice and his thin lips moved as he called out lightly, “Xiao Xie.”
Xie Xi nodded and held his hand. “I’m here.”
Vermilion Bird weakly held him, voice as low as a whisper. “I’m sorry, I can’t bear to see you with other people.”
Xie Xi prepared himself. “I won’t be with anyone else.”
In fact, Azure Dragon, Vermilion Bird, White Tail and Nine Tails added together weren’t anyone else to Xie Xi!
These words were very powerful, piercing the heart of the person behind him while giving hope to the person in front of him.
Vermilion Bird was weak and dying. Now he could open his eyes and the fire burning the palace disappeared, showing the exquisite jade outline.
The birds present were ecstatic. “The sage woke up!”
Vermilion Bird held Xie Xi and asked while staring at him, “You really won’t be with anyone else?”
Xie Xi had already said this and wasn’t afraid to say a few more words. “Yes.”
“But your engagement…”
Xie Xi told him, “I won’t marry someone else.” This was true. His marriage object had always been one person.
Vermilion Bird sat up, his red clothes hanging down and lining his skin like a painting. “You…”
Xie Xi knew what he wanted to hear and sent a message to his heart. “I like you. How can I be with other people?”
Vermilion Bird’s pupils shrank and he grabbed Xie Xi’s shoulder. “Don’t lie to me.” Xie Xi wasn’t lying but this situation…
“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.”
He finished speaking and all the fire in the Vermilion Bird Palace disappeared while the birdsong became exhilarated and jubilant.
Vermilion 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.
Xie 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.