NOVPUBChapter 660: Chapter 658: Designated Divine Monarch
Chapter 660: Chapter 658: Designated Divine Monarch
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Golden Phoenix Mountain.
Today was Old Madam Ming’s nine thousandth birthday.
Early in the morning, Old Madam Ming got dressed, wearing a Red and Green Splendid Crown and Hidden Red Splendid Attire, with an air of stately grace. She personally waited outside the Teleportation Array on Golden Phoenix Mountain to receive guests.
The Fire Phoenix Clan had sent an envoy to extend birthday wishes, a handsome young man in white, tall and slender, by the name of Xun Rong.
In recent years, as Ming Linyuan’s two children ascended to the Divine Realm, and his business spread throughout the Eastern and Western Immortal Realms, those Phoenix Clans that once looked down on them now clung tightly to Golden Phoenix Mountain. Whether it was major or minor festivals, they never forgot to invite them to participate in ceremonies within the clan, and all their clan’s purchases were made from the South-North Commerce.
“Congratulations to Old Madam, this is the birthday gift the Clan Leader asked me to bring to you, wishing you endless familial joy and wealth and health,” Xun Rong said as he took several large boxes out of his Storage Bag.
Old Madam Ming nodded, “Good, thank the Clan Leader for still thinking of this old woman.”
The Clan Leader of the Fire Phoenix Clan was still Xun Changji. Before the reversal of time, she had once harmed Manman, eventually being executed by having her soul extracted and her bones burnt to ashes. After the reversal of time, Ming Linyuan no longer had any involvement with the Fire Phoenix Clan, and the memories of Manman being harmed by Xun Changji were sealed by Sally. Even if she remembered having a little friend named Xun Rong, the lack of contact over time had faded these memories.
Although Old Madam Ming could not recall past grievances, she had also suffered ridicule and derision at the hands of the Fire Phoenix Clan when she first arrived in the Eastern Immortal Realm, so she was not too fond of them.
However, since the other party kept trying to get close and they were of the same origin, Old Madam Ming still gave them some face.
Ming Linyuan was a businessman, favouring harmony. Even if the elders did nothing, the younger generation should still interact. Especially Xun Rong, who didn’t show much talent as a child, but after undergoing Nirvana twice, his talent developed leaps and bounds, having already survived the Ascension Divine Tribulation. It shouldn’t be long before he ascended.
Ming Linyuan still had quite an appreciation for such a promising descendant.
As for Xun Changji, she remained high and mighty, ruthless and vicious in her dealings. Many within the clan resented her, and there were even calls to strip her of her Clan Leader position. During the great battle between Gods and Demons, some took advantage of the chaos to attempt an assassination on her, causing her to fall into the sea and disappear for a long time.
Recently, Xun Changji had reappeared, pregnant. Her behaviour was no longer reckless and rampant, becoming much smoother. Some said it was as if the Clan Leader had been possessed.
After learning of this, Old Madam Ming understood perfectly well. Previously, Xun Changji was simply barren and envied those who could conceive, which turned into an obsession over time. Only by having a child could this be resolved.
“When is the Clan Leader due?” inquired Old Madam Ming.
“Soon,” replied Xun Rong. “Originally the Clan Leader wanted to come personally to celebrate your birthday, but since yesterday there were signs of labor, so she did not move, for fear of causing trouble for Old Madam.”
“It’s no trouble at all, but the child is more important. After the birth, you must let this old woman know so I can also share the joy,” said Old Madam Ming.
“Certainly,” assured Xun Rong.
“Good, please come inside. There might be quite a crowd today, and if there is any lapse in hospitality, please excuse us, little Rong,” Old Madam Ming said.
“Old Madam, please, there’s no need for such courtesy,” Xun Rong respectfully bowed and then followed the island’s attendants to the birthday feast.
The Teleportation Array flickered with light once more.
Zulu and Welly arrived with the children.
Seeing Yona, Shishi, and Frost, Old Madam Ming smiled warmly, “Grandma’s precious grandsons, come and let grandma hold you.”
The three children had once been taken care of by Old Madam Ming for a period, so they were also very close.
Upon seeing Little Fengning, Old Madam Ming’s eyes could not help but flash with admiration, “Little Fengning is growing handsomer, just like your father.”
“Grandma Ming, I wish you a happy birthday,” Little Fengning said politely, taking out a gift from his Little Storage Bag.
Welly also presented a gift, “Wishing Old Madam a bright and joyful longevity.”
“Good, good, thank you Welly,” Old Madam Ming said as she accepted the gift.
Zulu presented his birthday gift as well, “Old Madam, you seem to be getting younger and younger.”
“Good, good, thank you, Zulu. I’ll take you inside, and today, you’ll have to show off your culinary skills…” Old Madam Ming took Little Fengning by one hand and Yona by the other, leading the way forward.
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Sally dressed Manman in a red festive new outfit and called over Xiaoshi, who had the best aesthetic sense, “Come, Xiaoshi, take a look. What do you think?”
Xiaoshi was eyeing Xiaoba and, upon hearing Sally’s call, reluctantly went over, and after a quick look, said, “Mother, I still think the previous azure and silver-white looked better. Sister Manman is already quite red, wearing a whole red outfit is a bit… um, clashing.”
“Oh,” responded Sally as she picked up the blue and silver-white outfit and changed Manman into it.
“This free outfit from the system is just so hard to match,” Sally said.
Ming Linyuan entered and, seeing Manman still getting dressed, laughed and said, “It doesn’t have to be that fancy, your grandmother is still waiting for you.”
“Pretty! It must be pretty!” Manman’s phoenix eyes stood straight as she looked towards Xiaoba’s direction.
Xiaoba and Xiao Tiantian were together, one gold and one white, the epitome of high aesthetic standards, their looks cornering the market, making it impossible for anyone to look away.
Zi Qi also came over and said to Sally, “Ancestor Heng has gone to the Ancestral Dragon Tomb.”
“Eh, what’s he doing at the Ancestral Dragon Tomb?” Sally asked in surprise.
“Seems to be related to the World Tree,” Zi Qi replied.
Sally blinked, “…”
Zi Qi looked at her playfully, “It couldn’t also be related to Yanyan, could it?”
“What if I say it is?” Sally said with a sheepish grin.
“Come here for a moment,” Zi Qi then turned and left the hall.
Sally said to Zong Silu, “You pick clothes for your daughter.”
“I think that red set looks pretty nice,” Ming Linyuan said with a smile.
“Right? Right? We have the same taste,” Sally gave a thumbs-up towards Zong Silu, “I’ll be right back.”
After Little Miqi changed her clothes, she dashed towards Xiao Tiantian and Xiaoba, “Brother Xiaoba, let’s play a game together.”
Xiaoba nodded in agreement, “Okay.”
Xiao Tiantian said, “Little Miqi will certainly be a heartbreaker angel in the future!”
“What?” Xiaoba asked, puzzled.
“Falls in love with one, dumps another,” Xiao Tiantian delivered a precise roast.
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“So, it’s like you’re the one who revived the World Tree.”
“I did put in a tiny bit of effort. After all, if I hadn’t gone to District Nineteen, I wouldn’t have had the complete Ancient Primordial Cauldron,” Sally replied.
“You deserve the most credit,” Zi Qi said as he took out a beautiful box from the Different Space, “This is for you.”
Sally took the box and opened it, immediately exclaiming, “It’s beautiful!”
Inside the box was a purple-gold pearl necklace, each pearl round and gleaming, flawless.
“It matches the dress you’re wearing today,” Zi Qi said as he put it on her himself.
Sally had chosen a low-key long white dress for today, with only a band of light purple tassels at the waist.
She tiptoed and kissed Zi Qi’s lips, “I really like it.”
“That’s good. I’m going to pay a birthday visit and come back early. Zong Silu might face the Ascension Divine Tribulation at any moment, and I’ll help him keep watch,” Zi Qi said in reply.
Sally knew it. He didn’t want to overshadow Ming Linyuan. Qing Linghuan and You Hao had done the same, both letting her know in advance.
“By the way, Ancestor Heng once told me in the Divine Realm that Xiaoba should stay with you in the Immortal Realm until your Ascension. And he admires your talent for governance greatly, saying you can succeed as Divine Monarch of the Changsheng Domain after your Ascension,” Zi Qi said.
“The Changsheng Domain?” 𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙥𝙪𝙗.𝒄𝙤𝙢
“Right now, You Hao is acting as the steward of the Changsheng Domain. Also, the Fengzang Domain and Chaos Domain are without rulers. If you like those two better, it’s also fine, but they are home to more Ancient Divine Beasts, whereas the Changsheng Domain mainly has the New Divine Clan, so being a new god yourself, it should be more suitable for you,” Zi Qi explained.
“…Let’s talk about these things after my Ascension,” Sally said.
“Sure,” Zi Qi replied.
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