Are you sure?

The atmosphere in Phoenix bedroom was filled with an aura of releasing the longing between the two best friends, as if time would never be enough for the two of them to let go of the longing after a long separation but in the context of Phoenix's lifetime.

Even though they are visually close to each other, they even live under the same roof. Of course, on the one hand, those who know Phoenix's true identity cannot immediately admit her true identity because that would violate the law of birth and death. So, she can only supervise and guide from another aspect.

Of course, it was a burden for Ru Jing who loved Phoenix very much, after a long separation but when she found out that Phoenix had incarnated into a human form and lived on the East Sea Coast in a fisherman's family, she couldn't do anything. In addition to masquerading and reaching out and showing goodwill to help. So that she can be close to the person she really cares about.

Twelve years was just small period of time from the realm she was in. It doesn't even take much time, even half the life of a human being. But still, it brought Ru Jing its own sadness. Being very close but unable to express her feelings for the person she cares about.

How happy she was when she found Phoenix after hundreds of years of searching and she finally found it but could no longer let go of her longing. She could only swallow the bitter taste of her feelings.

Seeing Phoenix and Ru Jing hugging each other and letting go of longing, Xuan Ti didn't want to disturb the two longing souls. He left Phoenix bedroom to make room for the two to let go of the longing.

He motioned for Phoenix to leave the room, then turned and walked towards the door, opened the bedroom door, and stepped out. Re-closing the bedroom door to give privacy to the two souls who miss each other.

"Oh… Qing-qing you have no idea how much I waited for a moment like this to happen. I miss you so much" she said in the middle of a small cry still in Phoenix's embrace. where her head was on her left shoulder, her tears flowed down and wet the shoulders of Phoenix's clothes.

"I was so happy when I found you on the east coast, but I had to swallow my longing bitterly because I couldn't spill and confess my true heart and true identity right then and there." Sobs were still heard filling the room.

"I know, I'm sorry..." Phoenix said in a soft and caring voice and her left hand stroked Ru Jing's back affectionately.

Ru Jing let go of her embrace, followed by Phoenix. both of them looked into each other's eyes, the contract was reflected in their longing for each other accompanied by tears that rolled down each other's cheeks.

"Where have you been all this time?" asked Ru Jing patiently.

"I don't know Ru Jing," she replied, slowly shaking her head to left and right. Her eyes glanced at the door to see if there was a shadow of a figure visible behind the outer door. And she found no one. Her eyes glanced back at Ru Jing. Her two hands gripped Ru Jing's arms tightly.

She slowly took a deep breath and let it out. It was as if she was reluctant to let go or let out what was on her mind. "I know, you know if I haven't fully recalled the memories of my life as a Phoenix" she took another breath to consider whether she should ask her best friend for help. As she exhaled, she made up her mind and said, "I need to remember completely my life as Phoenix Ru Jing, can you help me?" Her eyes stared at her friend with pleading eyes. Because she knows she's the only one who can help her.

She had tried asking Xuan Ti for help before Ru Jing entered the room. But she politely refused. So, she had no choice but to ask her friend for help.

"Please, take me to the Tree of Life," she pleaded with a pitiful face like a child crying and begging to buy sweets in the market.

Phoenix's request made Ru Jing's frown deepen. She tilted her head to the right and looked at her in confusion. "You should know where the Tree of Life is by now, right Qing-qing?" she asked uncertainly, biting her lower lip softly. But on the other hand, it was just a diversion because she knew what Phoenix was going to do, and this was also what she had discussed with Xuan Ti at Xiao Hai's house a few days ago.

"I know, but you know, if I walked over there at this time, Xuan Ti would be furious. You know how protective he is of me. I've asked him and he avoids, as if he doesn't want me to go there" she explained impatiently "Please... only you can take me there now, without me having to walk out of here" she pleaded again and this time it appeared on her face, a face of despair. It was as if going to the tree of life was life and death for her.

"Qing-qing" called Ru Jing softly but patiently while swallowing, because she didn't want Phoenix to feel that she didn't want to help her either. "What do you expect from remembering your life as a Pheonix?" she asked carefully once again not wanting Phoenix to suspect her.

Phoenix's watery eyes stared dimly at Ru Jing. With a question mark, if she asked the right person for help. But she knew very well that she would never refuse her request. Because she really cares about her. Even she could give her life just to save her from the brink of death.

"I need to know my true purpose why I disappeared" she was full of hope this time, hoping that her words could win the sympathy of her friend, so that she would help her.

Well, there it is! which she and Xuan Ti desperately wanted to avoid this issued from her. To know the purpose of her madness act. She wanted Phoenix to forget why and where she had disappeared to. Because the first time when she is finding her on the coast of the east sea. She could see her weak and fragile soul. And she saw clearly in her eyes there was a sliver of darkness and if that darkness was triggered, she would sink and lead her to absolute darkness and she would not be able to return to the light side of herself.

Ru Jing was silent in front of Phoenix full of anxiety. Seeing the face of her friend who was very helpless and needed help from her. She was powerless to refuse it.

But if she took her to the Tree of Life, she would lose herself again and this time she wasn't sure if Phoenix would survive the madness she committed.

She couldn't bear to look Phoenix straight in the eye, she lowered his head. Her ball eyes glanced left and right, scraping her mind, looking for a way out how to help her without losing herself again.

Her thoughts were interrupted by a pleading voice from Phoenix again "Ru Jing, please…"

She lifted her head, looking at her with pity eye. "Are you sure?" she asked to confirm her decision.

"Yes, I'm very sure," answered Phoenix briefly with a serious look on her face.

Her jaw tightened and her hand that gripped Phoenix's arm tighter. 'Oh Phoenix, I hope I did the right thing' she said to herself, and she made up her mind.

She smiled a little at him bitterly. "Come" one word from her made a big smile spread across Phoenix's face.

She enthusiastically dropped her feet from the bed and stood up. Ru Jing followed Phoenix as well. both stand facing each other and their hands grip each other's arms.

"Ready?" Ru Jing asked making sure because she didn't want Phoenix to look shocked as they will teleported from the bedroom to the Tree of Life.

Phoenix gave an answer by nodded her head once. she could clearly tell from the look on her friend's face that she was worried about her, afraid that she would experience nausea from the teleportation that would occur the next second. She smiled at Ru Jing to give assured.

She smiled meaningfully, if only Ru Jing knew, if she had ever done this together with Xuan Ti.

Ru Jing took a breath, but before she could exhale, the two of them disappeared from the bedroom in an instant.