Chapter 41: She’s Done with the Scum Ex-Husband 1

Chapter 41: Chapter 41: She’s Done with the Scum Ex-Husband 1

In Phoenix Splendor Hall, the Phoenix King and Queen Phoenix sat side by side.

Beside them sat two princesses, one dressed in red and the other in orange.

Today, these two princesses were to choose their husbands from among all the eligible men of the Phoenix Clan, for the sole purpose of continuing the clan’s glory and giving birth to a Golden Phoenix—something that had not occurred in ten thousand years.

Ji Xiaosong was the Eldest Princess, the one seated to the right, dressed in red.

The Phoenix Clan used color to distinguish rank. Gold was the highest, followed by red, then orange, with yellow being the lowest.

A Golden Phoenix was destined to become the head of the Phoenix Clan.

To give birth to a high-ranking phoenix, a union of two powerful bloodlines was essential.

Therefore, the answer as to which of the men present today she should choose was self-evident.

However, Xu Yang, the youngest Red Phoenix in the Elder Council, went against all expectations.

"Your Majesty, my heart is set on the Second Princess. I humbly request that Your Majesty grant this marriage."

The moment he spoke, the entire hall erupted in an uproar.

Everyone had assumed that Xu Yang would choose the Eldest Princess, Ji Xiaosong. After all, the offspring of two Red Phoenixes had a high probability of being a Golden Phoenix.

Red Phoenixes themselves were a rarity not seen for a thousand years.

Only Ji Xiaosong’s expression remained indifferent, as if she hadn’t heard a word Xu Yang had said.

She lowered her gaze slightly, making it impossible for anyone to discern her thoughts.

’Rongrong had already transmitted the memories to me a moment ago. Seeing Xu Yang’s choice, I knew at once that my original body’s husband from my past life had been reborn.’

’In my past life, my original body and Xu Yang had formed that powerful union. Everyone believed that even if they couldn’t produce a Golden Phoenix, having a Red Phoenix would be absolutely no problem.’

’But who would have known? In the end, my original body gave birth to the lowest-grade Yellow Phoenix.’

’Meanwhile, the Second Princess, Ji Huadan, who had casually chosen a husband, ended up giving birth to a Red Phoenix. That young Red Phoenix was ultimately acknowledged as the next Phoenix King.’

’Upon learning this, Xu Yang flew into a rage and strangled my original body to death while she was still weak from childbirth.’

"You promiscuous woman! Just who did you go and have an affair with?"

’No matter how my original body tried to defend herself, Xu Yang insisted the child wasn’t his.’

’In this life, since he chose Ji Huadan, so be it.’

"Father," Ji Xiaosong said, "I am tired. Not a single man here today has caught my eye. There’s no need for me to remain here and waste time."

’This is pointless,’ Ji Xiaosong thought. Whether Xu Yang chose her today or not, she had no intention of picking him anyway.

’Because the target of the mission Rongrong gave me is the Phoenix Clan’s ancient ancestor in the Lingwu Secret Realm, Feng Cangwu—the clan’s one and only Golden Phoenix.’

’He has lived for so long and hasn’t appeared in several thousand years, so aside from the successive Phoenix Kings, no one in the clan even knows he still exists.’

’And the one who is to be reincarnated in my womb this lifetime is Feng Fan Yin, a Golden Phoenix who has existed since the Phoenix Clan’s primordial age.’

’Feng Fan Yin died once before. To fend off the Demon Clan’s invasion, she burned herself out, leaving only a wisp of her Divine Thought in the Mortal World.’

’By being reborn through my womb now, she will regain a complete Divine Soul.’

’For such a powerful daughter to enter the world, her father must be the most transcendent being in the Phoenix Clan.’

Staying here was indeed a waste of time. She was now anxious to get to the Lingwu Secret Realm and find Feng Cangwu.

’After I completed the last world, all my memories were erased.’

’Nothing remained except for the skills I had acquired.’

’Of course, the Spiritual Energy in my body has also increased significantly, and my true form has even grown flower buds.’

’This time, my mind is completely focused on finishing the mission as soon as possible.’

’After all, the rewards for completing the mission are just too good.’

"Are you angry with Elder Xu, dear cousin?"

Ji Huadan suddenly rose to her feet. She appeared meek and subservient, but her eyes could not conceal her smugness and provocation.

Ji Xiaosong raised her gaze slightly, her eyes filled with disdain. A cold sneer played on her lips. "You think you’re worthy of speculating about my thoughts?"

She flicked her sleeve and slowly rose to her feet, preparing to leave.

Her original body had been the Eldest Princess, doted on and revered since childhood. Even if someone was displeased today, they wouldn’t dare do anything about it.

A world that revered strength and bloodline above all was just that cruel and realistic.

Perhaps it was due to the lingering power her predecessor commanded, for even after being chosen by Xu Yang, Ji Huadan still foolishly tried to muster some courage.

But after Ji Xiaosong’s mockery, she was instantly frightened into silence.

"Song, wait a moment."

The Phoenix King took a step forward and rose, stopping Ji Xiaosong.

The marriage between Xu Yang and her original self had been looked upon favorably since they were children.

Today’s selection was supposed to be a mere formality. No one had expected him to suddenly change his mind.

"Elder Xu, are you certain?" the Phoenix King asked. "Once a decision is made today, there will be no opportunity to regret it."

The Phoenix King still wanted to give Xu Yang one last chance. After all, he and Ji Xiaosong were the only Red Phoenixes among the current younger generation of the Phoenix Clan.

"In response to Your Majesty, my mind is made up."

Upon hearing Xu Yang’s words, Ji Huadan could no longer conceal her smug expression. Her lips curved upward, and her eyes filled with a victor’s pride as she said coquettishly, "Since Elder Xu has already decided, I hope Your Majesty will fulfill our wish."

The Queen Phoenix, sitting to the side, frowned slightly. Her gaze shifted between Xu Yang, Ji Xiaosong, and Ji Huadan, as if she were deep in thought.

"Since Elder Xu and my cousin are so deeply in love, Father, you should just grant their wish."

In her original body’s memories, Ji Huadan had frequently appeared before her during her pregnancy in the last life.

Each time, with a confidence from some unknown source, she had insisted that the child her predecessor was carrying would be inferior to her own.

The whole situation was rife with suspicion, and Ji Xiaosong had no interest in getting entangled with them now.

Since Ji Xiaosong clearly didn’t care about Xu Yang’s marriage, the Phoenix King stopped trying to persuade him.

"Then we shall do as Song wishes," the Phoenix King declared. "Since Elder Xu has made his choice, you will form the Contract today."

When members of the Phoenix Clan chose a mate, there was no wedding, only a Contract ceremony.

Once two parties formed a Contract, it could not be broken unless one of them died. This was precisely why Xu Yang had strangled her original body to death after she gave birth to a Yellow Phoenix.

If she hadn’t died, he would have been unable to remarry.

Now that the Phoenix King had approved their Contract, Xu Yang and Ji Huadan stood facing each other. His face was filled with satisfaction and excitement, his gaze burning as he stared intently at Ji Huadan before him.

The Phoenix King formed a series of hand seals and began to chant. A brilliant light shot from his hands, enveloping Xu Yang and Ji Huadan.

Within the light, runes in the shape of their true phoenix forms gradually materialized and began to circle slowly around them.

Xu Yang eagerly reached out and clasped Ji Huadan’s hands, pressing their palms together. In his excitement, his grip tightened unconsciously, causing Ji Huadan to frown slightly.

The light spread up their arms and across their bodies. Their auras began to merge, and their Spiritual Powers resonated with one another.

Just as the light reached its zenith, the runes abruptly contracted and sank into their bodies.

Xu Yang and Ji Huadan both trembled slightly. The Contract ceremony was complete.

Seeing their Contract successfully formed, Ji Xiaosong’s lips curved into a slight smile as she left Phoenix Splendor Hall.

A short while later, the Queen Phoenix followed her out.

"Song."

The Queen Phoenix came to Ji Xiaosong’s Songyu Palace and took a key from her personal storage space.

"My dearest Song, your mother knows you would never fall for a sanctimonious hypocrite like Xu Yang. As it happens, I know of a Phoenix Clan ancestor in the Lingwu Secret Realm—our clan’s only Golden Phoenix. Take this key and go to him. If you can succeed in your endeavor with him, my Song will surely give birth to the most exceptional Golden Phoenix!"