Chapter 1461: Little Brocade Dragon and the Guardian Phoenix 14

At the evening banquet, Chang Li seemed somewhat absent-minded.

The banquet hall was very large; after initially congratulating the host's successful project, which was something to celebrate among acquaintances, Chang Li deliberately lowered his presence, so that unless someone deliberately sought him out, he would not easily be noticed.

This conveniently gave He Yi an opportunity to take advantage.

Following the somewhat drunk Chang Li to the balcony, where there were few guests, He Yi looked around and felt delighted.

It came easily, without any effort.

Tonight, this phoenix somehow felt uneasy; besides being unsettled, its divine power was unstable, almost leaking out several times.

Isn't this the perfect moment to test?

Seeing Chang Li leaning on the balcony railing to sober up, He Yi stepped back a few paces, then again produced the monster elixir to test, wanting to leave a mark again behind the phoenix, preferably… being able to kill him tonight.

As a result, the probing monster power that had just been launched was reflected back dozens of times by a far more majestic mysterious force!

He Yi's heart jolted with surprise; he hurriedly stepped back a few paces and hid behind a pillar, his chest heaving uncontrollably, fear filling his eyes.

That power… it's… a dragon!

He Yi was certain he hadn't mistaken it; the illusion of dragon scales protected the phoenix's heart from harm.

But why is Chang Li's heart protected by dragon scales!

In the midst of his fright, He Yi couldn't help thinking of Jin Chen, who is virtually inseparable from Chang Li—could Jin Chen be that dragon?

His inner apprehension grew stronger, accompanied by an irrepressible panic.

Dragon scales are the hardest thing in this world; not to mention the monster elixir in his hand, even ancient divine weapons could not damage them.

Must he just give up like this? Yet he is unwilling!

He also possesses phoenix bloodline, so why should he remain obscure and continue as an ordinary crane monster?

He Yi's heart was torn in inner conflict, when he heard Chang Li call him.

"What's wrong, boss? Have you been drinking?"

He Yi was relieved that Chang Li had noticed nothing just now, and he walked over to him as if nothing had happened.

Chang Li leaned on the balcony railing; the constantly blowing night breeze cleared his mind a little, yet he felt increasingly fatigued.

It wasn't the fatigue from drinking; Chang Li felt something was off, and his first thought was an urgent desire to see his dragon.

His subconscious told him that if he saw Jin Chen, this fatigue and chill would improve greatly.

His slender fingers, curled in the suit cuff, rubbed his brow; Chang Li's brows knit tightly, his voice a little unsteady: "Call Jin Chen and have him come pick me up."

"Eh, okay."

He Yi's mind stirred, and he suddenly thought of the peacock monster in the studio.

He gripped his phone and, seeming anxious, asked: "Boss, may I ask what your relationship with Jin Chen is?"

Noticing Chang Li's wary gaze, He Yi hurriedly explained: "I mean no harm; it's just… Jin Chen is his favorite type, and he plans to invite him out for dinner tonight—I thought Jin Chen was single."

Chang Li's mind was already muddled and hard to think with; indeed, He Yi's words stimulated him, his tone turning cold: "He's my partner, not single."

He Yi clenched his fists tightly—indeed, they were partners; how then could he kill the phoenix!

He covertly raised his head to observe Chang Li's odd state, and a malicious intention arose in his heart.

Rather than wait, why not take advantage of tonight, when the phoenix is in poor condition and Jin Chen is not by his side, to directly provoke his heart demon and kill him?

Even if dragon scales are present, going all out is better than continually seeking opportunities.

Meanwhile, Chang Li, utterly unaware of the impending danger, had his sensitivity to surrounding monster energy reduced to the lowest, and his fatigue gradually turned into cold.

"So cold…"

Chang Li murmured softly, instinctively using divine power to drive his body temperature, but it only made his temperature lower.

In his dazed state, Chang Li suddenly recalled the last time Jin Chen's whole body heated up.

Jin Chen only exhibits that when shedding his heart‑protecting dragon scales; could it be… he's about to molt?

He wanted to see Jin Chen.

Chang Li looked down below, but could only see the street filled with flowing vehicles and horses, the lanterns just lit up; inexplicably, a hint of loneliness welled up in his heart.

Why, after attaining human form he had been lonely for a thousand years, and now, after great difficulty, he has finally awaited his dragon.

At this moment, Jin Chen is not by his side.

"Boss, Jin Chen didn't answer the phone."

He Yi feigned distress, and under Chang Li's gaze, he redialed.

After the bell rang for a few seconds, an electronic voice announced that no one answered.

Seeing Chang Li's expression change, He Yi curled his lip and softly said: "I heard Que Ling invited Jin Chen to dinner tonight; I just called Que Ling, but he didn't answer either."

The railing he gripped tightly was about to be crushed by Chang Li.

He drew a deep breath, his breathing unsteady.

An invitation to dinner.

Jin Chen never said that.

Chang Li barely lifted his eyelids, glanced at He Yi again, and said: "Have the driver come over, prepare to return."

On the way out of the banquet hall, Chang Li's mind was turbid and complex, his heart and eyes filled with only one thought.

His dragon went to have dinner with another beautiful bird monster.

Could it be that he doesn't like the phoenix, only the peacock?

Anxiety and oppression nearly overwhelmed Chang Li; the heart demon born from his first heavenly tribulation kept surfacing, contending with him for will.

Unnoticed, He Yi, a few steps behind, placed his palm on his abdomen; the power of the monster elixir gradually spread as the chant nurtured the heart‑demon incantation, his gaze toward Chang Li full of killing intent.

The heart demon's attack is intangible nourishment; the heart‑protecting dragon scales cannot sense it, and He Yi's inner delight steadily increases, as he sees success tonight within reach.

If Chang Li's heart demon is fully awakened, thereafter he will no longer be the world's purest phoenix, but a demon.

When Chang Li reached the car, he stood unsteadily, his steps staggered, his whole body so cold that he trembled slightly.

He Yi was overjoyed; an attack imbued with the full power of a monster elixir rushed straight at him, but at that moment the surrounding fire light blazed.

Dragon Fire!

He Yi's smile stiffened on his face; filled with fear, he wanted to dodge but had nowhere to hide, suffered a backlash that made him cough up blood, and almost reverted to his original form.

Jin Chen still wanted to act, but seeing Chang Li's condition was truly bad, he only coldly snapped at He Yi, 'Get lost.'

He Yi clutched his aching dantian, no longer daring to resist, and fled in panic.

"Fenghuang, you…"

Bang!

Answering Jin Chen was the loud sound of a car door closing.

Jin Chen froze, blinking blankly.

How did he provoke Fenghuang again!

But his wife is now in great danger.

Jin Chen hurriedly tapped on the car window, 'Fenghuang, I want to see you.'

A few seconds later, the window was lowered; Chang Li remained silent, looking at Jin Chen with a resentful and dissatisfied expression, redness at the corners of the eyes.

"Why did you only come now?"

"I…"

"Have you been with Que Ling all this time?"

"No, I…"

"You are, Jin Long is a liar, you like peacocks."

Jin Chen: '…'

Give me a chance to explain, you interrupting wife!

"I haven't been with Que Ling all along; I went to Monster Mountain to get something."

"The Heart-Protecting Dragon Scale sensed that Fenghuang's condition was very bad; I rushed back from Monster Mountain."

Jin Chen showed the thing hidden in his palm to Fenghuang, 'Look, this is what I brought back from Monster Mountain, a gift for Fenghuang.'

"What is this?" Chang Li asked awkwardly.

"It's a piece of jade that appeared in my nest after I took human form; I don't know what it is, but it contains my dragon breath."

Just as Jin Chen finished explaining, Chang Li took it over, clutching it preciously in hand.

"Can I get in the car now?" Jin Chen tilted his head to look at him, "I want to hold Fenghuang."

Chang Li, too, had long wanted to be embraced by his dragon, having waited a long time.

But he was still a bit angry, so he only nodded and remained silent.

【Detected Villain Heartthrob Value +10, total 45!】

Jin Chen opened the car door; as he sat down, a Fenghuang lunged into his embrace, his whole body went cold, he lowered his head in surprise, 'Why are you so cold?'