WHAT! I Have To Kill Heaven's Son To Live!-Chapter 207: …Why Do You Know That Name?

Cloudia stepped closer to Xing Min, her eyes narrowing slightly with a flicker of confusion.

"...Why do you know that name? Do I know you from somewhere?"

Xing Min held her gaze for a moment, her expression calm.

"You may not remember me... but I remember you. We met once, a long time ago—at a banquet in the Howling Wilds Continent. You were still just a child back then."

Cloudia blinked. "Oh... So, you’re from that continent."

Her voice grew quieter, tinged with unease. It was clear that the memories she had of that place were not fond ones.

Xing Min gave a slight nod.

"Yes. I belong to the Noble-Lineage Rain Soar Eagle Clan, which serves under the Legendary-Lineage Ice Phoenix Clan. At the time, I was an attendant of Young Lady Feng Xueyin."

Cloudia froze.

That name struck her like lightning.

Feng Xueyin.

A name she both revered... and feared to this day.

The only daughter of the Frozen Ash Emperor, and heiress to the Ice Phoenix Clan.

It is said that she is the most gifted descendant in the history of the Ice Phoenix Clan, the bearer of the purest bloodline descended from the Sovereign of the Frozen Heavens—the Divine Ice Phoenix and revered ancestor of the clan.

She had awakened her bloodline at the tender age of seven—an unheard-of feat.

The territories of the Nine-Tailed Fox Clan and the Ice Phoenix Clan lie close to each other, and they’ve maintained a friendly relationship for hundreds of years—at least on the surface, and especially between their patriarchs.

Their patriarchs—Cloudia’s father and Feng Xueyin’s father—had been both friends and rivals since youth, growing stronger together in both strength and status.

Their daughters mirrored that same connection.

Cloudia and Feng Xueyin were born in the same year. They grew up as childhood friends, rivals, and sparring partners.

But everything began to change the day Feng awakened her bloodline.

Cloudia still remembered that feeling... the crushing sense of inadequacy that had once overwhelmed her.

But instead of giving in to despair, she trained harder—desperate to prove she could stand beside her best friend as an equal and make her father proud.

But no matter how much effort she poured in...

Her bloodline never awakened.

As the years passed, the gap between their abilities widened.

And with that, so did the distance in their friendship.

Their bond—once warm and inseparable—grew colder.

But then, one day, Cloudia awakened her mother’s weaker bloodline.

She was very happy. Maybe now—just maybe—she could once again stand beside her friend... spar together, laugh together.

Then came their tenth birthday.

Both clans prepared an extravagant joint celebration, a symbol of their alliance and the promise of a new generation.

Dignitaries, nobles, and elders came from across the continent.

And as entertainment for the guests, a friendly duel was arranged—between the daughters of the two clans.

To keep things fair, Feng Xueyin was forbidden from using her bloodline.

Cloudia had been so excited. She’d trained relentlessly in secret, desperate to prove her strength to her friend—maybe even close the growing chasm between them.

But...

Even without her bloodline, Feng Xueyin defeated her effortlessly—with a single strike.

The defeat shattered something inside her.

From that day forward, Cloudia became known as the "Loser Lady" of the Nine-Tailed Fox Clan.

Worse yet, she never saw Feng Xueyin again.

Her only childhood friend... gone from her life.

And all that remained was silence, bitterness, and the weight of that humiliating loss.

Cloudia forcefully shoved those bitter memories deep into the recesses of her mind.

There was no reason to dwell on the past—not when she had a family now: her master and lover, and little tiger by her side.

She exhaled sharply, her voice cool and steady as she faced Xing Min.

"Did you come here to mock me as well?"

"N-No, Miss Astrelle, you misunderstand," Xing Min hurriedly replied, eyes earnest. "I’m not here to make fun of you. I came to congratulate you."

"You’ve finally awakened your father’s bloodline and now you possess a Dual-Bloodline. I’m certain Lady Feng Xueyin would be truly happy—and proud—to hear that."

Cloudia’s glare sharpened, ice-cold.

"Don’t ever call me by that name again. My one and only name now is Cloudia—a very, very beautiful name bestowed upon me by the one true master in this world."

"And never speak of Feng Xueyin so casually in front of me again."

Xing Min’s eyes widened in shock.

"W-What?! You—a Legendary-Lineage beast and former heiress of the Nine-Tailed Fox Clan—calling that weak man your master?"

In a swift blur, Cloudia shifted into her human form.

Smack!

Her palm struck hard across Xing Min’s cheek.

"Don’t you ever dare insult my master."

Without another word, she turned sharply and ran toward Reon, little tiger following closely behind.

Mei Lin ran with them, but before leaving, she turned back with an angry expression and muttered:

"Stupid bird! Doesn’t understand human emotions... or even a fox’s."

Xing Min cradled her reddened cheek, her brow furrowed in confusion.

’What on earth is going on? Why is everyone so angry at me today... over that seemingly weak man?’

’Just who is that man, and why does everyone admire him so much?’

Meanwhile, Reon had successfully built his Flawless Foundation and was now gathering the spoils of war.

He carefully collected all the Primal Cores and select bodies of the stronger Demonic Elite and Soldier Beasts he had defeated.

The Primal Cores would aid in Cloudia and little tiger’s future breakthroughs, while the preserved bodies would serve a crucial role in his future fights.

Among the corpses, Reon found some Blood Essence Crystals and made sure to collect them, knowing they would be invaluable for Mei Lin’s bone and blood tempering.

Then—

Soft arms suddenly wrapped around him from behind, and a pair of small hands gently covered his eyes.

"Guess who it is~?" a mischievous voice teased in his ear.

Reon smiled knowingly.

"Mmm... it’s definitely Cloudia. I recognize your scent anywhere."

Cloudia giggled as he gently pried her hands away.

"Master caught me~ But... wait—how do you know my scent so well?"

"A-Ahem... that’s just how love works," Reon coughed, turning his face slightly. "A man remembers the scent of his beloved."

"Bah! Liar!" she pouted. "You totally stole my undergarments while I was bathing in the Inner Beast Domain. I couldn’t find them for days—and then, poof, they magically reappeared."

"Ahem. Th-that’s pure coincidence!" Reon replied stiffly, averting his gaze.

’I had no choice... I was going crazy during the journey. No chance for relief—what else could I do? I had to satisfy myself,’ he thought guiltily.

But before she could press further—

A weak, trembling voice echoed from ahead, full of desperation.

"J-Junior Brother... p-please... help me..."

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