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After all, one of the most important conditions, "form," is really too difficult to guess.
Of course, if Xia Yan really wanted to know, he could simply read the other person's memories to find out, but there was no need for that.
Because his gaze had been drawn to other things.
Because of his height, even if Xia Yan was sitting and the landlady was standing, he was still in a superior position.
The proprietress's undergarment didn't offer much coverage either.
No, it should be said that there is too much capital, making it difficult to hide, which is why it has been exposed.
Xia Yan fell into deep thought for a moment.
The snow-white ravines are full of mysterious grandeur, making one want to explore them.
Actually, if he wanted to, he could see even more clearly by rolling his eyes.
However, after seeing too much of that straightforward see-through style, I've become desensitized. The feeling created by this special angle and clothing is just right.
Xia Yan secretly marked the proprietress.
Such abyss should be filled by oneself.
After all, if I don't go to hell, who will?
I've decided. After this trip, I'll take her back with me.
"This is our shop's signature cherry blossom wine, which many customers love. Please enjoy."
The proprietress laboriously carried a jar of wine and placed it on Xia Yan's table. Although her transformation level was high, her strength didn't seem to be that great. She was only slightly stronger than an ordinary person, and looked similar to the Enmusubi when she first met Xia Yan.
Or perhaps, her prototype was actually a human?
After all, even for humans, turning into monsters is a very common thing in this world.
"What do you call it?"
"Hey, just call me boss lady... Yun."
Looks like it's another nameless little monster.
"Meow~"
The white cat with a bell around its neck meowed again, but this time Xia Yan felt that it was a bit too loud for his eyes.
Chapter 337 The Legend of Phoenix Fire
A dozen minutes later, Xia Yan had drunk the entire jar of cherry blossom wine.
It tastes really good, and it's sweet.
It's more accurate to call it a beverage with a small amount of alcohol than wine.
Imagine if cherry blossoms grown using the ashes of a deity as fertilizer were used to make wine; the flavor would surely be even more unique...
There's another reason to take her back.
After Xia Yan got up, the proprietress, who had delicate features and a beautiful, voluptuous figure, warmly escorted him to the door.
After saying goodbye to the sweet-voiced proprietress, Xia Yan headed south.
Although he came out to have fun, he wasn't aimlessly wandering around.
His initial goal was to stroll around the market and then try to abduct the Phoenix Fire from the Phoenix Forest; the tavern owner was merely an unexpected bonus.
After leaving the monster market, Xia Yan did not stroll around leisurely as before.
While the snow-covered landscape after a snowfall has a unique elegance, seeing it too often can become monotonous.
Therefore, there is no need to delay your journey on the road.
Although it is winter, the phoenix itself represents rebirth, and the phoenix's flames are full of vitality.
Under the influence of the phoenix fire, this phoenix forest remains lush and green, showing no signs of desolation. The trees in the forest have feather-like patterns on their leaves, making them look exceptionally gorgeous.
The snowflakes and green leaves intertwined create a truly rare and spectacular sight.
The forest may be beautiful, but the people who live there are even more beautiful.
It should be said that even such a beautiful scene cannot compare to the sight of a woman's toe.
Of course, this has nothing to do with whether Xia Yan is a foot fetishist.
The woman possessed an extremely noble air, and at first glance, she resembled Lingyue Fairy, only lacking some of her aloofness and possessing more of her elegance.
It's like the difference between a lily and a peony.
She was dressed in an extremely gorgeous palace gown, mainly red, which looked as dazzling as a vibrant flame. The wide sleeves were shaped like wings, and the skirt was decorated with phoenix tail feathers.
A pink ribbon floats behind it as if defying gravity.
The snow-white, voluptuous northern hemispheres exposed to Xia Yan's view due to the low-cut design of the palace dress were damnably alluring.
Beneath the skirt was a pair of dark green, tight-fitting trousers, similar to yoga pants, which perfectly accentuated her slender and straight legs.
The shoes, which were attached to the pantyhose, completely covered the arch of the foot, but left a small portion of the instep and toes exposed.
Those bare, pink and snow-white feet, with faint blue veins on the instep, and toes that looked like cardamom buds.
Matching her gorgeous attire was an even more exquisite face.
Her jet-black hair was as smooth and lustrous as silk, tied into a high ponytail on her head and hanging down her back, with the ends gradually turning into a magnificent crimson red like flames.
Her slender eyebrows resembled distant mountains, her eyes were like polished lacquer, her delicate nose flared slightly between the nostrils, and her flawless, fair face was without any blemishes. Her small mouth, like a rosy cloud, was set in this beautiful picture.
Beneath her sideburns were pointed ears that resembled those of an elf, and in the center of her forehead was a red, maple-leaf-like demonic mark.
"Go back, I will not leave this place, this is my faith."
The sound of the phoenix fire was as melodious as hearing the cry of a phoenix amidst the shattering jade of Kunshan.
Although she didn't try to project an affected tone, she still gave off a noble and elegant feeling, as if she was born that way.
Although her voice was beautiful, the content she said did not make Xia Yan happy.
"Nurarihyon, I've heard about your deeds. A free and unrestrained life is indeed very enviable, but I have more important things to do and must stay here."
"Therefore, I must decline your invitation."
Phoenix Fire refused Xia Yan's invitation without any hesitation.
The reason given was that they didn't want to leave the forest.
More accurately, it's that they don't want to leave that ancient little shrine located in this forest.
This forest is called Phoenix Forest, but it was not named because of the existence of Phoenix Fire. On the contrary, Phoenix Fire was attracted by the existence of Phoenix Forest.
Legend has it that a phoenix once rested in this forest, and there is a shrine there that enshrines the phoenix, hence the name Phoenix Forest.
The Phoenix Fire is a monster born from the flames of a phoenix's rebirth.
When the phoenix is reborn from the ashes, the flames merge with it. The sparks that burst forth at that time are so beautiful that they cannot help but follow the phoenix.
Those sparks that were too far from the light quickly went out.
The remaining embers used all their strength to desperately chase after it.
The lingering warmth left after the phoenix flies by is the energy and faith they continue to pursue, until it gradually weakens and then goes out in the process.
Phoenix Fire is the most special one among them; she is the only one who survived the process of following the phoenix.
Moreover, not only did they survive, but they also gained eyes, feet, and wisdom during this pilgrimage-like journey.
In the end, it transformed from flames into a firebird, acquiring a form similar to that of a phoenix.
This is why Phoenix Fire has an obsession with the phoenix itself that is difficult for ordinary people to understand.
It would be more accurate to describe it as faith.
That is why the phoenix fire resides in this shrine, awaiting the phoenix's return.
"Have you ever thought that the phoenix actually wants you to find your own meaning in life?"
"Well said, don't say it again next time."
"What if the phoenix never returns here?"
“Impossible! This is Phoenix’s shrine. I can feel His presence here, and the surrounding trees prove that He has been here before, so He will definitely return here again!” Phoenix Fire stubbornly and persistently stuck to his opinion.
Seeing her stubborn look, Xia Yan's eyes darted around, and an interesting idea popped into his head.
Phoenix Fire was unwilling to leave because there was a shrine here that enshrined a phoenix, and she wanted to stay here and wait for the phoenix to return.
But what if the shrine is no longer here?
For example, if I were to move this shrine, I wonder how Hououka would react?
Thinking of this, Xia Yan's lips curled up into a wicked grin that looked rather unethical.
Chapter 338 The Despicable Me
"Look, a flying saucer!"
Xia Yan pointed to the sky behind Phoenix Fire, his tone extremely surprised and his expression full of disbelief.
Although no one knows what the UFO Xia Yan mentioned is, anything that can make a renowned great monster show such an expression is obviously something to be wary of.
Phoenix Fire looked back.
The sky was covered with dark clouds, making it extremely gloomy and impossible to tell the time.
The heavy snow that started at daybreak has not only failed to slow down, but has instead shown a tendency to intensify.
But apart from that, there is nothing else.
Phoenix Fire turned around with some confusion, but Xia Yan was no longer there.
Along with it, the phoenix-worshipping shrine where he had lived for decades also disappeared, leaving only a deep pit slightly larger than the shrine itself...
"You damned sly devil! As a great demon, how could you engage in such despicable acts! Doesn't your conscience hurt?!"
“Hehehe, hahahahahahahahaha…”
Phoenix Fire responded with a series of loud, booming laughs.