The party to welcomes Phoenix's return

Even though they were close to each other, Qing Yang didn't share with Yuen Fei the plan of her disappearance centuries ago. At the time when the Phoenix disappeared, Yuen Fei was carrying out the duties of the celestial emperor. She knew Qing Yang disappeared when she was done with her duties and planned to visit her residence to play together as usual.

But the person who greeted her was Hai Zian who was also looking for her there at the time.

The two of them weren't very close to say the least, because Hai Zian's mysterious nature made Yuen Fei feel uncomfortable and always had anticipation whenever he was around her.

Yuen Fei was even closer to Xuan Ti, moreover he knew Qing Yang before Hai Zian came to picture. She herself did not clearly know how Qing Yang came to know him and allowed him to come as he pleased to her residence whenever he wanted.

The day without them realizing it was already late afternoon. The sun began to hide its form in the western horizon. And let the remnants of its shadow adorn the reddened sky, the result of the light it emits all day long. And thankfully, that day the sun was not too hot. So, they can spend time playing with the birds in the garden.

But their pleasure had to be ended by a voice that was clearly known.

"Qing Yang, glad I found you here" Hai Zian's voice was cheerful and the tone he voices out with was enough to make everyone in the garden feel disturbed. Yesterday Hai Zian had wanted to take her but since she was on a rest, his plans had to be postponed. And he hoped that this time it was Qing who could come with him.

Actually, it wasn't his main purpose to get Qing Yang to play with the forest birds, it was just an excuse, because he wanted to spend more time with her and let go of the longing while she was disappeared. "The birds of the forest are waiting for you in the garden as you asked," he reminded her.

The smiles on the faces of both Yuen Fei and Qing Yang slowly disappeared. Don't say anything about Xuan Ti, it's certain that his face looks completely expressionless, because his time together was disrupted. Yesterday he asked Hai Zian to reschedule his appointment with Phoenix, he didn't think that it would be this soon.

And Hai Zian shouted so casually at Qing Yang, that he couldn't resist politely this time in front of her. Moreover, yesterday he said, 'let him come to pick me up again' in other words Qing Yang would come with him without hesitation.

"Ah… Hai Zian, you've come" she called out in the middle of the garden because she was still standing a bit away from him.

"Yuen Fei, will you come with me, play along together? You haven't been there in a long time, have you?" asked Qing Yang enthusiastically and excitedly. Inwardly she was happy that she was not alone with Hai Zian. But the next second she hesitated, because the next second she realized someone that standing not too far from her. Her eyes glanced at Xuan Ti who was looking at her with a sullen and resentful face.

"Ah…. Xuan Ti, you can also join if you have some free time?" asked Qing Yang hesitantly, as she didn't know if Xuan Ti had received the visible signal she sent yesterday from the answer she gave him when he asked if she wanted to return to her residence as promised to Hai Zian.

Heart beating irregularly, waiting for the answer. Her eyes looked hesitant and full of hope that he would accept her invitation, at least the atmosphere at her residence would not be too awkward between her and Hai Zian. Even that if she knew, it would only end up getting more awkward not between her and Hai Zian, but with Xuan Ti himself.

Even though Xuan Ti and Hai Zian were currently a team in maintaining the balance of the universe, but when it came to Qing Yang, he didn't want anyone else to interfere with his togetherness with her. Moreover, he knew that Hai Zian have feeling with her.

"Alright, if you want me to, but what if we invite Chang Ming, Wen Yan and Hui Chong to join, at least make the atmosphere livelier" Xuan Ti replied in a gentle voice, giving her a big smile. His heart was happy that she had not forgotten himself. At least if he came along, he could keep an eye on Hai Zian's movements.

On the other hand, Xuan Ti's reply, made Hai Zian's face change drastically from a dazzling smile to an eerie grim. He bit his teeth in an attempt to contain the emotions within him.

And here the four of them ended up in the backyard garden the Phoenix residence. where Qing Yang and Yuen Fei danced happily with the birds flying above them. Yuen Fei could change her form and fly with the other birds. But she didn't because she didn't want to leave Qing Yang alone on the ground beneath them.

Instants, In order not to make Qing Yang feel burdened, Yuen Fei asked the birds to change into their human form to make the atmosphere livelier, think of it as a party to welcome Phoenix return after a long absence.

Here, all the man were tasked to preparing a bonfire and food to fill their agendas throughout the night.

The atmosphere in the garden of the Phoenix residence was full of laughter, not a few melodious voices of birds singing in human form, adding to the life of the night as if one night gathered together was not enough for them to dance and sing together after so long at the Phoenix residence. silent as if uninhabited.

"Dinner is ready!" Hai Zian shouted to the women who loved to hum, singing the song he liked to hear from Qing Yang mount when she is singing it.

Soft rolling dew shimmer

No words are spoken

The trail of a thousand meaningless paths

Roses bloom in season

Of the many shadows of the sun

dewdrops will never forget the dew drops

On the edge of the sea alone I contemplate

Relive old stories

Only small waves accompany at dusk

Life is a journey

Lots of laughter fills the days

Also not infrequently the eyes emit sparkling crystals

I miss my dearest love

Ages pearl I am awake

Let the wind sound the echo of love

Earth may disappear and be replaced by Saturn

My love is irreplaceable

I miss your beautiful face

Seed your love as long as it is born

The weight of the ocean is unpaid

Really love dies embedded

The cradle of the song fills the dream

As long as the stars and moon hang above there

Dew awaits your warmth on a cheerful morning

"Hey, come on while the food is still warm" Xuan Ti joined in shouting who was standing beside Hai zian, both his hands holding two plates full of food.

Hai Zian and Xuan Ti, standing not far from the blazing bonfire were neither too big nor too small, making the cold night no longer cold. But full of warmth.