Alex was instantly dropped to the floor by Scarlet's mother, and he began coughing as he slowly got himself back on his feet. Once he was up, he looked at the newly arrived male Phoenix who stood by the door.
His eyes narrowed as he remembered the fiery bird from back when his Master was breaking through on the Northern Mountains of the Black and White Continent.
"Greetings, Senior," Alex said quickly. "I am Alex. And I am indeed the Sword God's disciple."
The male Phoenix gave a look of surprise. "And you are the human my granddaughter is bonded to?" he asked.
Alex grimaced, wondering what else was going to come out of this conversation. "Yes, that seems to be the case, Senior," he said.
The Phoenix walked into the room, standing next to his daughter, giving her a stern look. "You might have killed the young man had I not been notified by little Huo," he said. "Are you trying to hurt your own child?"
