Chapter 1468: Little Jin Dragon and the Guardian Fenghuang 21

After several discussions with Que Ling, He Yi finally decided to try again to attack Fenghuang in the studio.

At that time, with many people talking, even if suspicion fell on him, it would take several days.

"Boss Jin Chen, He Yi intends to strike today," Que Ling secretly told Jin Chen.

About half a minute later, Jin Chen replied: Don't stop him, contact Ning Ze.

Que Ling moved his Eyeball, understood Jin Chen's meaning, then complained again that this method was really dirty, and hurriedly left the office area briefly on the pretext of getting takeout.

Half an hour later.

The studio occupies the seventh floor of the office building, not too high a floor, and the balcony was intentionally left without window sealing.

When Chang Li had no inspiration for his design drafts, he liked to come here to blow in the wind.

Hearing the faint footsteps behind him, Chang Li closed the chat window with Jin Chen, his gaze focusing only on the much-shrunken green belt downstairs, as if he were in a daze.

He Yi originally thought that after absorbing the Dharma treasure Jin Chen gave to Que Ling, his own strength would increase greatly and he wouldn't have to rely constantly on that unrefinable divine beast monster pill.

Thus He Yi, with a half-hearted experimental mindset, first used his own Monster Power to sneak attack Fenghuang from behind.

Nothing happened to Chang Li.

Even without deliberately dodging, after a faint blue light flickered, all the aggressive Monster Power completely dissipated, then backfired on He Yi himself.

"Pff…"

He Yi clutched his chest, his widened pupils filled with disbelief, and slowly raised his hands.

Why.

Why, after cultivating the Dharma treasure, does it only look powerful on the surface but actually become extremely weak! It even affects his own Monster Power.

When he tried to use the Monster Pill again, He Yi couldn't control the leakage of monster Qi, and Chang Li suddenly turned around to counterattack, his cold eyes wrapped in endless chill.

He Yi's heart jolted; he hurriedly dodged into the stairwell, but Fenghuang's divine power forced him to spit out a mouthful of heart's blood.

If he tries again today, the one who dies won't be Fenghuang but himself.

Fortunately, Chang Li didn't catch up; just now, perhaps he didn't even see his appearance.

Little did he know, on the balcony, Jin Chen came out from the other side of the corridor, his tone hinting at interest: "Fenghuang is really strong."

"Killing him would settle everything once and for all, so why bother acting?"

Chang Li asked again, still wanting to know what secret Jin Chen was hiding from him.

"He will destroy Fenghuang's Heavenly Tribulation, and even if He Yi is killed, there's no guarantee that the scheming Heavenly Dao won't pick another monster as your tribulation."

He Yi is one of the tribulations in Chang Li's second Heavenly Tribulation.

As for this, the answer was obtained after Jin Chen ordered Ling Gun Gun to redo the script once more.

This way, all the inevitably forced plot points in the original story can be explained, nothing more than arrangements by the Heavenly Dao.

Chang Li also couldn't help but realize, murmuring: "So the tribulation includes He Yi."

In that case, this monster really can't be killed.

It must be kept under close watch until the second Heavenly Tribulation arrives, then punishment can be carried out.

Chang Li let Jin Chen come over and embrace him, stayed quiet for a while, then tilted his head and leaned on Jin Chen's shoulder.

——

Que Ling hung up the phone, shaking off goosebumps all over; if it weren't for Boss Jin Chen's mission requirement, he wouldn't have said such a shameless and mushy line.

"He Yi, come over quickly."

Seeing He Yi weakly passing by, Que Ling hurriedly dragged him into the meeting room and firmly shut the door.

"Don't worry, at this time the meeting room will definitely have no one entering."

Que Ling pretended to be "concerned" about He Yi's injury; He Yi wiped away the blood from his lips, his eyes icy to the extreme.

"Are you sure the Dharma treasure Jin Chen gave is actually useful?"

Que Ling gasped, honestly shaking his head: "I'm not sure; I didn't use it either—I gave it all to you."

He Yi: "……"

Damn it.

It must be that the Jin Dragon had ill intentions; even the bribes used for monsters are bad stuff!

Had I known, I would have just grabbed a random little monster to test the effect.

Just then, Ning Ze's phone rang on time.

Que Ling deliberately glanced at He Yi's phone screen, saw the note, and felt relieved, teasing: "Looks like someone's comforting you, so I'll go outside to keep watch for you—hurry up and clean up."

When the meeting room's Main Gate closed again, He Yi awkwardly took the call and heard Ning Ze's soothing words.

Every word, all from his experiences scrambling and rolling on Monster Mountain since childhood, having endured various punishments and confinements, He Yi felt a warmth he had never known before.

He Yi said he thought Ning Ze was too indecisive, having human flaws, yet he couldn't help but be drawn to such a person.

Actually, fundamentally, He Yi felt that he and Ning Ze were the same kind of person.

He Yi told him about his injury, and as wished, he heard the comfort he wanted.

Little did he know, on the other side of the screen, Ning Ze saw the agreement reached with Que Ling and revealed a satisfied smile.

After hanging up, He Yi decided to find a scapegoat.

Otherwise, after these consecutive attempts, Chang Li would soon notice something.

And the best candidate for a scapegoat, He Yi had already thought of.

——

"Boss Jin Chen, these days He Yi seems to be in contact with the humans in our team."

Que Ling hurriedly reported his discovery to Jin Chen, then propped his chin and continued observing He Yi's brainwashing of Xu Liang.

Xu Liang, the only human in their trial employee group.

Jin Chen saw the message, told Que Ling to keep watching, not to let He Yi harm humans, and then stopped bothering.

These days, he's also been quite annoyed.

Since Chang Li's condition has been improving more and more, most of the time he no longer needs to drink dragon blood, Jin Chen noticed that his phoenix has been deliberately distancing itself from him.

As for this, Chang Li's explanation is:

"Recently the studio took on a big new project—the full design draft for the luxury line of a listed jewelry company's new collection—and I'm swamped."

In the two-person break room, Chang Li stared at the drawing screen while explaining to Jin Chen.

Jin Chen stood opposite the desk and immediately let out a hum.

"These are all excuses; the phoenix definitely does have time."

What design draft needs him to be neglected to finish! It's the luxury line, not the ruthless line.

Chang Li's fingertip sliding on the touchscreen paused; the frameless glasses he wears while working added a touch of coldness, and his gaze toward Jin Chen through the lenses, though somewhat evasive, also revealed a subtle impatience.

"Just wait until I finish this project, then it'll be fine."

Listen, what a ruthless remark.

"No, it's not; the phoenix is just avoiding me, busy at the studio, and even after coming home doesn't talk to me—why is that?"

Jin Chen's tone grew more dissatisfied; he lowered his head glumly and said, "Phoenix, we are originally divine beasts—have you forgotten?"

The implication is that Chang Li has become somewhat too similar to humans; right now the most important thing is to adjust his body and prepare for the impending heavenly tribulation.

Chang Li frowned, his fingers curling a few times, and after gritting his teeth he still said that.

"Don't you have your own things to do?"

"... What did you say?"

Jin Chen looked up in surprise, his tone turning cold.

Ling Gun Gun:!!!

Maya, Main God is... so fierce!

Chang Li's profile was half-hidden beneath the display screen; even gripping his hands tighter, he didn't lift his eyes to look at Jin Chen.

"You go out and play by yourself..."

Before he finished speaking, the answer to Chang Li was the sound of a cold door closing.

Chang Li's whole body trembled slightly, just enough to keep himself from getting up and chasing after him.

His dragon is very angry.

But...

Chang Li placed his hand on his heart; the voice of the heart demon grew louder, even hinting at excitement.

His downcast pupils faintly showed an emotionless gray.

He was about to lose control of the heart demon.

Must quickly find a deserted place to reinforce the seal.

And this matter must never be known to Jin Chen, no matter what.