CHAPTER 249: FENG XUE’S STORY 2

At that time, Feng Xue still had no idea who she was so she agreed to the marriage her adoptive father arranged for her.

The marriage partner was the sect master of the Tianxuan sect.

Although theirs was an arranged marriage, Feng Xue liked the man and the sect master grew to like her.

More than one thousand years after their marriage, Feng Xue finally conceived and gave birth to triplets - one boy, one girl, and one double.

It was a perfect conception and everyone was happy.

Unfortunately, good times didn’t last.

After the children grew up, the sect master delegated most of his duties to them and used his free time to explore the Tianxuan continent.

It was during one of those trips that he met the love of his life.

The person was a double.

Unlike Feng Xue’s cold temperament, the double was fiery and passionate.

He was unconventional and liked to challenge the sect master.

As a result, the sect master fell head over heels and his life became about pleasing the double.

Although it was normal for powerful cultivators to have three wives and four concubines, the sect master did not want his beloved to become his concubine.

In his heart, he only wanted the double and could no longer tolerate Feng Xue and his other concubines.

Unfortunately, the concubines could be easily dismissed but Feng Xue was the adopted daughter of the supreme elder.

Knowing this, the sect master could not be reckless and reluctantly kept Feng Xue as his main wife.

This stalemate lasted for more than thirty thousand years.

When Feng Xue was about to transcend the ascension tribulation and enter her tenth life, she refined a soul fortifying pill to strengthen her soul.

Unexpectedly, this pill helped her regain her memories and she remembered who she was.

After that, Feng Xue was at a loss for a long time.

On one hand, she felt humiliated that she had married and even had children with a human cultivator.

But on the other hand, she genuinely loved her children.

At the same time, she realised her children were half phoenixes but could not access their bloodline because her mother’s seal was transferred to them when she was pregnant.

This matter became a thorn in Feng Xue’s heart.

However, she didn’t dare to reveal anything to the children because she was about to enter her final rebirth and couldn’t protect them if something went wrong.

In the end, Feng Xue secretly sealed some memories in the children’s sea of consciousness before leaving the sect to undergo her tribulation.

Unfortunately, things didn’t go as planned.

Originally, she planned to practice in the Tianxuan continent and return to the sect after regaining her cultivation.

However, she encountered an ambush and accidentally fell into a space crack.

When she came to, she was already in the Yunshan secret realm and had no way to return to the Tianxuan continent for the time being.

"You are married." Yang Shi stated in an incredulous voice.

At the same time, his hands clenched into fists and a trace of hurt flashed in his eyes.

"Not anymore." Feng Xue said and quickly continued.

"I requested a divorce before leaving the sect."

"Did the sect master agree? What about your father?"

Feng Xue sighed when she heard the questions.

"The sect master had no reason to refuse and my adoptive father..." Feng Xue hesitated before continuing.

"He was worried the children would lose their status in the sect. However, none of the three are particularly keen about becoming the sect master. Also, with him there, the children will be safe until I return."

"So he agreed?" Yang Shi asked in an anxious voice.

"He agreed." Feng Xue nodded and Yang Shi couldn’t help but feel relieved.

Seeing this, Shen Xu chuckled and pinched Zhen Yuan’s hand.

"What kind of contract do you want to form with my wife?" Zhen Yuan suddenly asked, his eyes narrowed into slits.

"An equal contract." Feng Xue immediately answered and Zhen Yuan nodded.

There were many types of contracts, including natal contracts, master-slave contracts, and equal contracts.

Shen Xu and Yang Shi had formed a natal contract.

With this contract, Yang Shi would live and die with Shen Xu.

Even if Shen Xu was reborn, the contract would not break and would follow him to his new life.

That said, the contract had some real benefits.

When either advanced, the other would receive qi feedback and their cultivation would improve.

Most importantly, they could share injuries and possibly turn life-threatening damage into less serious injuries.

Contrary, master-servant contracts were a form of slavery and equal contracts were companionship agreements.

After signing an equal contract, Shen Xu would be Feng Xue’s master and would be the dominant party in the contract.

However, he can punish Feng Xue but can’t impose his will on her.

Most importantly, equal contracts were not unbreakable.

If something happened, Shen Xu could break the contract.

That said, few would break an equal contract because the consequences could range from minor injuries to death.

Because Feng Xue was a precious yin-yang phoenix and Shen Xu was extraordinary in his own way, breaking their equal contract would lead to serious injuries at the very least or death at worst.

Considering this, Shen Xu didn’t immediately agree and instead looked at Feng Xue with solemn eyes.

"Will we encounter trouble when you return to the Tianxuan continent?" He asked.

Hearing this, Feng Xue frowned but eventually nodded.

"Are you resolved to do what needs to be done?"

"Everyone has their path and mine has already been decided." Feng Xue said with a thoughtful expression.

Although Shen Xu didn’t mention it, Feng Xue understood that the double was worried about her enemies within the Tianxuan sect.

After all, she was ambushed soon after leaving the sect.

Even if she thought with her toes, it was clear that someone within the sect had planned the ambush.

"I will not soften my heart regardless of who it is. My first loyalty will be to my master." She said and Shen Xu nodded in understanding.

Soon after, the two signed an equal contract and Yang Shi finally felt relieved.