Dance Of The Phoenix
200. One Soul

Gu Yuena's eyelids flickered because of the incoming light. Behind the narrowed eyelids, there was a pair of beautiful red pupils with intricate patterns between her retinas.

His originally blurry gaze, slowly became clear. He pensively looked at the white ceiling for a moment, then raised his hands before his eyes to look.

She can see?

Gu Yuena widened her eyes. He woke up from his sleeping position. However, his chest felt pressured and sliced to the point of making him feel very sick. Gu Yuena curled up on the bed, clutching her pierced-like chest.

He vomited blood from his mouth, which washed the bed. It feels so weird. He looked around confused.

However, all of a sudden his gaze became blurred again and no longer saw clearly. Light did enter his eyes, but his vision was abstract.

This made Gu Yuena recall the times she killed Li Hua on the battlefield.

"I should have died ...." Gu Yuena clearly remembered the feeling of facing death.

While in Bai Youzhe's arms, she felt extremely weak without energy as if her soul had floated up and was unable to resist sleepiness. He just closed his eyes, and everything went blank.

He thinks he's dead.

She can't be in someone else's body anymore, right?

No one was waiting for him here. Gu Yuena took the opportunity to move on. His body felt very weak, even standing alone felt heavy until he almost fell several times. Holding her aching chest, she stepped out of the room with that abstract vision.

Just as he opened the door and stepped out, two women stood before him in surprise.

"Your Majesty!"

Chu Xin and Huang Jiu both exclaimed and nearly jumped into Gu Yuena's arms. They cried out with excitement and happiness, seeing that their lord was awake.

Merely, Gu Yuena still looked pale. There was a hint of bloodstain on his white shirt, making the two women worry half to death.

"Your Majesty, come back inside and rest. Your condition has not recovered. His internal injuries were too serious. I'll call Queen Jin to examine you more deeply." Chu Xin spoke quickly then nudged Huang Jiu.

Huang Jiu instantly regained her senses and nodded. "Yes, Your Majesty. I'll keep you company."

"Bai Youzhe ...." Gu Yuena wanted to ask where Bai Youzhe and the others were, but Chu Xin had already hunted away.

Huang Jiu replaced him in reply, "King Bai is fine. His Majesty has been in a coma for a year, so everyone has been fine and almost recovered lately."

Gu Yuena nodded slowly, feeling relieved. He also obeyed Huang Jiu to return to the room.

One year he was in a coma. This was the longest comma record in Gu Yuena's life record. It was only fitting that he felt his entire body extremely stiff and limp.

Chu Xin returned with some people from the medical hall, especially Jin Xiao. Merely, Bai Youzhe was still nowhere to be seen.

Gu Yuena was a bit disappointed. He still had many questions for Bai Youzhe.

Jin Xiao approached, then sighed when he saw Gu Yuena. There was no arrogance in his eyes like before. He only felt that Gu Yuena was very pitiful.

"Leave us." Gu Yuena asked them to leave the two of them. Before asking Bai Youzhe any questions, it would be nice to ask Jin Xiao first.

Jin Xiao had taken care of him at Bai Youzhe's request. He must know a lot about his condition.

Jin Xiao sat on the edge of the bed, then checked Gu Yuena's pulse. He pulled his eyebrows. "It's nice. Regeneration's improving. You'll recover in a few more months and be able to fight to the death again." His tone is very sad.

"I remember I should have been dead. Do you know that?"

Jin Xiao pulled his brows, then smiled mockingly. "Eitherway? I was busy researching your vision condition, how could I have time to pay attention to your life? After all, when did you never die in battle? To me, you've died a thousand times."

Jin Xiao's answer was very irresponsible and annoying. Fortunately Gu Yuena did not think too much about it, or she had already hit the woman's small brain.

"How was my situation when Bai Youzhe brought me back?" ask Gu Yuena.

Jin Xiao tilted his head. "You're so curious, why not ask King Bai directly?"

Gu Yuena spread out her hands, "You see? Did he come to see me? You must know something."

Jin Xiao rolled his eyes. "Actually, I don't know much. When you guys come back, you're already dying and bothering me. You are not dead, but your vitality is decreasing and your heart is barely beating. Moreover, your entire meridian was also destroyed. If King Bai doesn't seal your blood flow, you're dead before you arrive."

"What about Bai Youzhe?"

Jin Xiao replied, "What can you worry about? The dragon physique was extremely powerful. Although his internal injuries were very bad and his meridians were almost destroyed due to the battle in the sky that day, his luck was better than yours. You're the only one unlucky here."

"I'm serious."

"I'm more serious" Jin Xiao sneered. "Well, he's been in a coma for a few days and has been self-recovery for the last few months. I can barely see him at all times. I think ... There's been a lot of changes going on with her."

Gu Yuena was getting curious. "Change?"

Jin Xiao looked at him mysteriously. "Look at it later. Yesterday the previous King Bai, Bai Tianzhi, came. I don't know what the problem is between them. But I think, this has something to do with the injuries King Bai received."

Gu Yuena was deep in thought. He was obviously dead by then. However, when Bai Youzhe brought him back, it turned out that he was still alive?

The failure within nirvana had no solution, no matter how lucky Gu Yuena was. If it fails, then it dies. Because basically Gu Yuena was already dead during the magic circle sacrifice.

This is so weird.

"Hey, I found a magic-circle in your eyes when you came back. So I went straight to the research and got the result that I could help you get your vision back."

Li Hua kept his promise. However, Gu Yuena did not feel pleased. He still remembered the look Li Hua had before his death. It made him feel very sick.

"If the magic-circle doesn't return to my eyes, would you say that?"

Jin Xiao sighed. "Don't say that. I'm treating you not free either. Your husband has paid me, and I can't eat a blind paycheck. Seeing the opportunity before my eyes, I don't want you to cut my career."

"What are you asking for?"

"simple. When you have children later, I will take your children to be in my Luye Palace."

Gu Yuena frowned. "What did you say?!"

"Do I look like a bad woman? I'm just afraid your son was taught to be a psychopath and destroy the world! I'm on a mission to save the world."

Gu Yuena's mind distorted. Who really doesn't make sense here?

Bai Youzhe who sold their child or Jin Xiao who was trying to 'save the world' in her own way?

Jin Xiao really thought that far. He's amazing.

"Don't think of the day that's coming, think of you now. If you don't get well, how am I gonna get paid? The contract is still with me, don't fuck! Your life is in my hands."

"...."

Even to make a contract agreement. Actually the insane Jin Xiao or the insane Gu Yuena?

"Drinking medicine!" Jin Xiao raised his tone to a ferocious one, thrusting some pills at Gu Yuena.

Gu Yuena drank it half-heartedly, then drank some water to remove the bitter taste she hated. Jin Xiao smiled with satisfaction.

It was great to see Gu Yuena in his control. King Bai, you owe me!

After Gu Yuena took the medicine, Jin Xiao forced her to rest and threatened to lock her in this impermeable room. He acted as if he had taken control of the palace.

With Gu Yuena's condition, how could he refute? He just stayed on the bed and saw the departure of Jin Xiao who put on a triumphant smile. Gu Yuena snorted, then slept under the covers.

When Jin Xiao closed the door of Gu Yuena's room, he was confronted by the figure of a handsome man in a distinctive black robe, standing in front of him with a cold face.

Jin Xiao's heart was almost dislodged. He immediately calmed his heart and lowered his head to show some respect before leaving.

The man suddenly spoke to her, "How's the condition?"

Jin Xiao halted his steps, then turned to look at the handsome and cold man who was standing firmly in front of the door. His roar became serious when facing the man. "The condition is fine. However, the deep injuries sustained due to the sacrifice of the three magic circles were too fatal. The three fatal spots that had sustained damage were now gradually improving."

"That's great."

Jin Xiao hesitated for a moment, then said, "There are some things I can say, the rest are not. Like you said, I didn't divulge the original situation. Gu Yuena is very sensitive, so you might have to pay me again for the wreath I made."

"I'll send you later."

"Good." Jin Xiao looked towards the door, "I think he missed you. I think ... would be better if you told me the truth when you met."

Jin Xiao left after giving a message to the man who was none other than Bai Youzhe.

Bai Youzhe did not glance towards Jin Xiao from the start. His gaze remained fixed on the door until Jin Xiao actually left.

As Jin Xiao said, Bai Youzhe had a slight change. She was entirely at her original appearance, charming and beautiful silver hair.

He stepped into the room where Gu Yuena was. When he saw his wife who was in a bad mood was behind the blanket and grumbled, he chuckled and immediately approached.

Gu Yuena did not realize someone was approaching because her perception was closed due to the conditions. He was shocked when he felt someone go up to the bed and hug him.

Gu Yuena spontaneously lowered the blanket to see who was coming. But he forgot that he couldn't see. Everything he sees is abstract.

Gu Yuena's heart fell instantly.

"Youzhe?" Gu Yuena could only guess who was brazenly getting into bed and hugging at will.

"I miss you." Bai Youzhe hugged her gently so as not to hurt Gu Yuena who was being injured. He missed everything from Gu Yuena and refused to let go.

Gu Yuena's face softened. He hugged me back, then whispered, "Thank you for protecting me, saving me, and missing me."

Bai Youzhe smiled. "Stupid, why are you thanking me? I just did what I had to do."

"If there wasn't you, I wouldn't be able to live until now. I still have to thank you." Gu Yuena said solemnly.

"All right, it's up to you." Bai Youzhe looked at Gu Yuena's red iris. There was a feeling of pleasure in his heart when he saw Gu Yuena's eyes coming back to life. "I'll do anything just for you, no matter what the consequences are."

Gu Yuena smiled, then rubbed the man's face sambik said, "Did you remember? I said that I had failed in the process of nirvana. To be honest, I was very surprised to realize that I was still alive."

Bai Youzhe was silent for a moment. He smiled, then said, "You're so strong, how could dying be that easy especially after receiving the power of the Phoenix Queen?"

"true." Gu Yuena took a comfortable position and leaned against Bai Youzhe's chest, listening to her fairly rapid heartbeat. "If something bothers you, I'll listen to your complaint. If you want to say something, I'll listen well and take it."

Gu Yuena was ready that Bai Youzhe would say "nothing" or "good" as usual. Gu Yuena did not expect Bai Youzhe to answer, as it would only disappoint her.

As long as Bai Youzhe was fine, she would have no problem.

However, Bai Youzhe who suddenly spoke made Gu Yuena speechless.

"Actually, I'm so scared every day." Bai Youzhe stared fixedly at Gu Yuena. "Fortunately you're fine."

"I'm always okay."

Bai Youzhe smiled wryly. "Nana, I'm no longer human. I think you need to know this, and I promised you I wouldn't hide anything from you."

"What does that mean?"

Bai Youzhe slightly laughed, then rubbed Gu Yuena's head affectionately. "I was furious when I realized that you made the magic circle sacrifice, and thought about punishing you after returning. But I changed my mind. How can I punish you? When you fell asleep in my arms, I just felt that everything no longer mattered. I only want you, even if I have to sacrifice myself."

Gu Yuena heard carefully, but still did not understand what Bai Youzhe had meant. It just gets more confused.

Bai Youzhe further explained, "Failing in nirvana doesn't mean you'll just walk away. You are the owner of phoenix blood, and we complement each other. By uniting our souls, one of us will not die if the other does not die. That means, your life is also my life."

Gu Yuena was surprised by Bai Youzhe's explanation. Is there such a method? Soul reunification? "Then, you mean that you're not human ...."

"You know I'm half dragon. So by means of soul unification, I have given up my human identity and fully become a dragon. Humans can't do that kind of thing, but dragons can. It was because the dragon soul was stronger than humans."

In order to strip away the identity of a human, it meant that Bai Youzhe had to die first ....

Gu Yuena felt pain in her heart. So by the time he breathed his last breath of the day, Bai Youzhe ended his life?

Dragons have some kind of life-extending method and a reborn method like a phoenix. Bai Youzhe was reborn as a dragon, then did a soul union with Gu Yuena who was a phoenix. They have become one.

Although it felt a bit unreasonable, Gu Yuena could not help but feel sad in her heart. His eyes glazed over, then hugged Bai Youzhe tightly.

"How can you be so extreme? What if it fails?" Gu Yuena was filled with negative thoughts and was too worried.

Bai Youzhe smiled gently. "Didn't I succeed? As long as you're okay, everything else doesn't matter. We cannot incarnate, so make good use of this life."

Gu Yuena nodded obediently. His heart still felt sad. He was dead from the start, then Bai Youzhe killed herself. Isn't that too sad?

But both were reborn at the same time as one soul.