Chapter 105 Chapter 105
After destroying the brand and dealing with the dishonest dragons, the matter finally came to an end, and Phoenix also woke up Xuanlin.
"Don't pretend, I know you're awake. Now let's get down to business."
Xuan Lin opened his eyes and sat up. His vision was clear, but the two symmetrical lumps on his head looked a little funny.
"Business?" That was the only possible topic of conversation in this situation. Xuan Lin scoffed, "I admit defeat, but why don't you stick to your ridiculous bottom line this time?"
Phoenix shook his head: "My bottom line will never change, and this time I am here to negotiate with you."
"Peace talks, don't you want to annex us?" Xuan Lin was stunned for a moment, thinking he had misheard.
The option of peace talks will only appear between two equally powerful tribes, but the outcome of the situation is now decided. Moreover, there is You Lin by the side of Fenghuang. As long as he wants, the dragon tribe can be destroyed at any time. Why is there the need for peace talks?
"Sometimes I really feel like you're not from this world. You're so naive, so naive that you're willing to let go of even the enemies who want to kill you. Sooner or later, you'll die from that ridiculous mercy."
"Well, I hope that I can live to see the day when you can kill me." Phoenix smiled gently, but the words out of his mouth were much more heartbreaking than ordinary sarcasm.
…
When they emerged from the Dragon Clan's territory, it was still raining heavily outside. Bai Yu'er saw the two of them coming out and quickly ran over, holding up her raincoat. "Boss, here I come!"
You Lin on the side raised his spear without saying a word. Under the puzzled gazes of Fenghuang and Bai Yu'er, the spear suddenly turned into an umbrella.
Very good, or the red umbrella.
Phoenix: ???
You Lin was a little embarrassed: "It rains a lot in the south, and it's very troublesome to carry an umbrella and a gun when going out. I don't know how to control water, so I just combined the two into one."
"But won't your gun rust?" Phoenix realized a fatal problem.
"Yes, I have plenty of spare gun tips. This one should be replaced in a couple of days," You Lin said calmly. Even if he didn't use it to keep out the rain, the southern climate would still rust in no time. It's the same, no difference.
The Southern Dragon really can't afford to be hurt.
Phoenix sighed, "I'll try to get you one that won't rust easily later."
Bai Yuer scratched his head with his bear paw, looked at the straw raincoat and then at the umbrella, then put them away as if nothing had happened and reported the situation to Fenghuang as usual.
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The dragon clan finally chose to join the Phoenix clan, but Xuan Lin left the dragon clan alone and disappeared.
With the addition of the Dragon Clan, their team had grown considerably in size. However, in recent days, Phoenix had noticed something was amiss with his ally. He'd finally managed to trick him into taking off his bamboo hat, and now he was back on it. Furthermore, he was avoiding his fellow tribesmen.
I don't know how You Lin developed this social anxiety. He's incredibly powerful, unrivaled among the dragon clan, and has a formidable reputation. But he doesn't seem to like being noticed, and usually tries to minimize his presence.
Phoenix couldn't understand, but for the sake of his allies' physical and mental health and to ensure that subsequent work could proceed smoothly, he kindly captured a few dragons and asked them about the situation.
"He's an alien. How can a normal dragon's scales be white?"
"Since ancient times, our Nanhai Dragon Clan has always had water-attributed spiritual roots. He's the only one with wind-attributed spiritual roots. If he's not an outlier, then what is he?"
“…”
Listening to the dragons' chatter, Phoenix roughly understood something.
So on a quiet night, Fenghuang smiled and caught You Lin who had sneaked out to practice shooting.
You Lin was caught off guard and startled: "It's you, why aren't you asleep yet?"
"I couldn't sleep so I went out for a walk. How about you?"
"I came out to practice shooting. There are few people here and it's quiet."
"Then come walk with me?" Spiritual mentor Fenghuang invited You Lin to travel together.
"good."
Perhaps because he didn't run into anyone familiar, You Lin seemed much more relaxed now than he did during the day. The two chatted and walked, but most of the time it was Fenghuang who did the talking, and You Lin listened quietly beside him.
"You seem to have been avoiding them recently." Fenghuang finally turned the topic to You Lin.
"Well, after all, we just had a falling out a while ago... It's a bit awkward, so I'd better avoid them," You Lin muttered. Even if they hadn't fallen out, he wouldn't have wanted to be around those so-called kin. The looks and whispers from those demons irritated him.
Phoenix snorted softly: "Don't take what those guys say to heart."
You Lin was stunned for a moment, then quickly understood what Fenghuang said: "You know."
Fenghuang nodded. He looked a little angry, and also a little disappointed with You Lin.
After knowing Fenghuang for so long, this was the first time You Lin had seen her so emotional. He felt bewildered and a little bit incredulous.
Is it because of me? he wondered hesitantly.
"You're much stronger than them. If anyone says something bad about you, just beat them up so they won't dare to say anything. How can you hold yourself back like this?"
"Actually, they're not wrong. I'm definitely an outlier among them."
"What is an outlier?" Fenghuang casually plucked a few leaves and handed them to You Lin: "Who are the outliers here?"
You Lin was stunned for a moment, and hesitantly chose the only yellow leaf among those emerald green leaves.
Phoenix held her other hand out in front of him, revealing several leaves of various colors. Unlike the previous set, none of them were repeated. Phoenix placed the yellow leaf in the group. "Is it still the same now?"
You Lin was stunned.
"How do you define an outlier? A special individual among a group of identical beings? If you must say so, then I am an outlier too. Phoenixes have no fellow tribesmen, no blood relatives, and no beings who look like them.
But you see, you're an outlier, and so am I. When we put two outliers together, they're like these leaves. Although our appearances vary, no one is special anymore. There must be countless others like you and me out there, we just haven't met them yet, and we don't know them.
To start doubting yourself simply because someone else said something is not the reaction of a dignified Dragon Lord."
"I..." You Lin stared blankly at the Phoenix in front of him. Soon, he looked away awkwardly: "We are just a cooperative relationship. There is no need for you to waste your time and energy to enlighten me."
You Lin understood Fenghuang's intentions. It was funny, he was good at dealing with all kinds of malice, but he was timid when faced with hard-earned warmth. He didn't know how to respond to such kindness, his brain stuck like rust, and he instinctively said no. "We're not friends."
Seeing You Lin about to retreat back into his shell, Fenghuang almost laughed out loud: "Idiot!"
He no longer maintained any appearances and slapped the leaves on You Lin's forehead: "Aren't allies also friends?"
The leaves fell down again.
"We are in a mutually beneficial relationship, not friends." You Lin wanted to slap himself in the face.
"You care about that?" Phoenix said, amused and angry. "The purpose of our mutual exploitation has long been achieved. You've freed yourself, and I've gained support. Now there are no conflicts of interest between us. It's clean and simple."
He extended his hand and looked You Lin straight in the eyes: "So, can we get to know each other again and become friends?"
To be honest, it's not easy for a demon to find a confidant after living for so many years. You Lin actually quite understands his temper and is one of the few people who can understand his soul. Fenghuang doesn't know how You Lin sees him. This time, his actions may be too radical and will backfire, but no matter what, he doesn't want to let this guy get away.
Even if...even if You Lin refuses...
It was a dark day, with no stars or moon. Fenghuang couldn't see You Lin's expression, and he couldn't remember what he felt at the time. He only remembered hearing You Lin's firm voice.
"Good. Nice to meet you, my friend."
The outstretched hand was firmly grasped.
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