Cultivation Online novel Chapter 1273

Chapter 1273 Yuan's Return

Xi Meili landed before the red egg, but she didn't dare to touch it.

"Is this really Feng Yuxiang? How did something like this happen? Is she okay?" she looked at Dong Ye for more answers.

Dong Ye nodded and responded, "She's fine. She's currently in a state of recovery that occurs when a phoenix is on the verge of death— it's their final line of defense."

"While in this state, she will be protected by that shell until she fully recovers. With that being said, this isn't something just any ordinary phoenix can do. Only those with the powerful bloodlines would be able to do something like this— mostly those related to royalty."

"How long will it take for her to recover?" Xi Meili then asked.

"Unfortunately, it's hard to say. Some phoenixes may take months to recover while others take years. And since her bloodline was cursed, it might take longer than usual. I wouldn't be surprised if it takes several decades for her to emerge from that shell."

"No way…" Xi Meili was speechless.

She could've never expected something like this to happen right when Yuan left.

"How should I explain this to Yuan when he returns?" she sighed.

"Just tell him the truth. You're not at fault here— neither of you are, so he won't blame you for it."

"I know, but it still sucks to be the bearer of bad news."

After a moment of silence, Xi Meili asked, "So, what should we do with this egg— her shell?"

"Take it with you and keep it safe."

Xi Meili looked at the egg with a look of hesitation on her face. After all, it could be extremely fragile, and she did not want to cause any harm to it.

Dong Ye smiled when he saw her expression, and he said, "Don't worry, the shell isn't so fragile that it would crack easily. In fact, it won't leave a scratch even if you were to attack it with your full strength. It isn't their final line of defense for nothing."

"If you say so…" Xi Meili felt much better after hearing Dong Ye's words, but she still handled it with extreme care when she picked it up, treating it as though it was a golden egg.

"I'll take you back to the cabin, where you can recover your own strength until my lord returns." Dong Ye said to her a moment later.

Xi Meili nodded, and they disappeared into thin air shortly after.

Meanwhile, the city was in full panic after what had transpired. A good portion of the city had been destroyed by the event, and hundreds of people had perished.

Tian Suyin and Tian Xianzu stood outside their home, looking at the destruction before them.

"Heavens... If the fight had been just one block closer, our residence would've been destroyed too." Tian Suyin muttered in a dazed voice.

"Just what in heaven's name happened out there?" Tian Xianzu sighed.

Back at the cabin, Xi Meili asked Dong Ye, "Can you tell me a little more about the Immortal Clans? Just who are they?"