NOVPUBChapter 185: Chapter 184 Who Used the Substitute Talisman
Chapter 185: Chapter 184 Who Used the Substitute Talisman
“Miss Sally, what are you thinking about?” Fen Jue asked Sally.
Sally paused, supporting her chin with one hand, and looked at her dignified and gentle face, “I was thinking about the sham phoenixes and fake dragons.”
The color drained from Fen Jue’s face in an instant, “Miss Sally, what do you mean by that?”
Sally turned her gaze towards Princess Nan Xu outside, “She looks so much like a man, with that physique, put her in men’s clothes and she’d definitely pass as a man. Do you think she could actually be a man who likes other men, and that’s why she dresses as a woman, openly marrying a husband?”
Seeing that she was talking about Princess Nan Xu, Fen Jue’s expression lightened slightly as she replied, “This one is indeed a real woman.”
“Oh? From Miss Phoenix’s words, are there fake women too?” Sally asked fearlessly, dancing in the minefield of the other’s temper.
Fen Jue stood up, “I have other matters to attend to, so I’ll be leaving first. Miss Sally, please take your time.”
“Mhm, take care, Miss Phoenix.” Sally waved her hand lightly and took another sip of her tea.
[It’s still more interesting to chat with Xiaomei.] Having someone opposite constantly trying to delve into her secrets was truly unpleasant.
Xiaomei replied [Host, a progeny has just used a Substitute Talisman.]
[What did you say?!] Sally placed a Gold Coin on the tea table and teleported away.
The waiter came over to refill Sally’s tea and found that she had disappeared, leaving behind only a Gold Coin, which was made of pure gold without a trace of impurity.
Surprised, he asked, “Eh? Where did that lady guest go?”
The people around were all chatting and hadn’t noticed Sally’s departure. It was the waiter’s Gold Coin that caught their eye, “I don’t know, is that gold you’re holding? It’s so pure, it must be fake.”
The waiter bit it, “It’s real.”
…
Sally teleported to an abandoned house that was deserted and empty.
She then retrieved from the specially assigned space a bald bird whose whole body was ablaze with flames, without a single feather left.
“Manman!” Sally exclaimed in shock.
Xiaomei: [She’s not dead yet, but her Innate Talent Soul Bead has been shattered, and her Phoenix Bone has been extracted. Host, it will cost 20,000 points to restore the Innate Talent Soul Bead, 1 point to heal flesh wounds, and 10,000 points to restore the Phoenix Bone.]
[Is there even a need to ask? Do it quickly.] Sally immediately took out a deluxe baby carriage and placed Manman inside.
Watching as Manman gradually reverted to her previous scruffy appearance, the single tuft of hair on her head changed into two.
The Innate Talent Soul Bead was also restored.
The Phoenix Bone was restored too. Manman is a Ghost Chariot Phoenix Bird, a variant of phoenix, and her form’s evolution depends entirely on the Phoenix Bone. Phoenix Bones are innate and set at birth, and they do not change later in life. If they are gouged out, she could not evolve further. Therefore, restoring it was also costly, taking 10,000 points from Sally, second only to the talent.
In the end, Manman’s body was fully healed, but her divine essence was extremely weak, and she fell into a deep sleep.
[Who injured her? She was fine when I checked the Substitute Talisman this morning.]
[The video has been sent to the space. It will take ten hours for Manman to wake up from her sleep. Do you wish to block her memory of this period?]
[Block it.] Such painful and torturous memories could be restored when she’s an adult, but they must not leave a trace during her growth period as they could cause irreversible psychological impact.
Sally placed Manman back into the space.
She transformed into a little white mouse, found a patch of grass, dug a hole, and burrowed inside.
…
Before watching the video, Sally’s first reaction was that the Demons of the Dark Continent were responsible.
But after seeing the video, she was somewhat surprised.
Madam Ming and a stunningly beautiful lady were having tea together.
The woman was dressed in a fiery red phoenix robe, with noble features. She was none other than Princess Nan Xu, the Clan Leader of the Fire Phoenix Clan.
“Madam Ming, it’s been some time since we last saw you. How have you been lately?” Xun Changji asked with a smile, but her eyes betrayed a hint of dissatisfaction.
“Quite well, thank you for your concern, Dean Xun,” Madam Ming exchanged pleasantries as she pulled out Manman, who was sleeping, from her sleeve, “This is my granddaughter. Recently, she caused some mischief at the Divine Fowl Academy and accidentally hurt the Fire Phoenix Clan’s young Phoenix. Today, I have brought her here to personally make an apology. Manman?”
Manman woke up, blinked at Madam Ming, and called out crisply, “Grandma.”
“Ah,” Madam Ming looked at her with eyes full of indulgence and whispered softly, “Today we’re here at the Fire Phoenix Clan to apologize for your mishap with Xun Rong.”
“I won’t apologize—why should I when Xun Rong insulted me, calling my mother a rat from the sewers and branding me a mongrel bird? Besides, it was during a fire trial class. His fire was no match for mine. Should the winner apologize to the loser?” Manman retorted.
“Child, quickly apologize to Dean Xun and you can go to school again tomorrow,” Madam Ming hinted to Manman.
Dean Xun Changji’s face didn’t look too pleased, but she still said, “It’s okay, it’s normal for children to fight and make commotion. But it’s impressive that at such a young age, Manman can wield the Innate Secret Technique of True Fire.”
“A mere trifle compared to the Fire Phoenix Clan’s Nirvana True Fire,” Madam Ming responded modestly.
“Each has its own merits. Has she awakened the legacy of the Ghost Chariot Phoenix Clan?” Xun Changji’s gaze landed on Manman, carrying a deeper meaning.
“This child has only just hatched not long ago; the feathers on her wings haven’t even fully grown yet. There’s no rush,” Madam Ming reassured.
Manman, growing impatient, fluttered her chubby wings and flew out of Madam Ming’s palm, “Grandma, I’ll go and clear things up with Xun Rong.”
Madam Ming meant to stop her, but considering the purpose of their visit, she said, “Don’t play with fire anymore. Do you understand that you need to apologize properly?”
“I understand, Grandma.” Manman followed the Fire Phoenix Clan’s maid to find Xun Rong.
Upon reaching the mountain top where Xun Rong was, she saw a beautiful Phoenix Bird with bright red feathers, napping on a Phoenix-perching tree.
Manman called out directly, “Xun Rong! Come down here!”
Xun Rong was startled and tumbled out of the tree.
If it were not for him righting himself mid-air, he would have made quite an embarrassing fall.
“You… How did you get here?”
“I came to apologize. You’re really something, losing the match during class and then having your parents come apologize.”
“I didn’t! I absolutely did not!” Xun Rong quickly denied.
“My grandma brought me here herself to apologize to your aunt.”
“I…” Xun Rong tried to say something when suddenly he looked towards the ground!
A black hole vortex appeared out of nowhere.
The Fire Phoenix Clan’s maid immediately stepped forward, taking Xun Rong away, leaving Manman alone.
Manman tried to run too, but black vines suddenly flew out of the vortex, entangling her before she could unleash her Innate Secret Technique, and she was dragged into the black hole.
Xun Rong hurried to rescue her, but the black hole disappeared.
Manman was locked in a cage etched with dense runes, hungry for seven or eight days, calling out weakly for food.
No food came, but the person who captured her did.
It was none other than Dean Xun Changji.
She wore a black Phoenix robe, heavily made up, like a specter.
“To think a mongrel bird would prompt the Beast Emperor and the Demon Emperor of the Dark Continent to join forces in their search,” she mused.
“Dean, why did you capture me?” Manman asked.
“I originally just wanted to teach you a lesson, but now it seems you cannot be spared,” Xun Changji declared.
“Why teach me a lesson—is it because I beat Xun Rong?”
“Not only that. It’s because your father, Ming Linyuan, should not have offspring!” With that, Xun Changji raised her hand and sent a flame of Nirvana Fire flying towards Manman.
