The Emerald Demon Bird Egg

When Feng Qingluan heard that the [Phoenix Art] could speed up cultivation, he hadn't thought much of it. For a God Rank technique, wasn't that only to be expected?

But when he heard his grandson say that the other person couldn't betray him, and that a single thought from him could take her life, he didn't find it frightening at all. Instead, he grew excited.

"Bai Yu!" Feng Qingluan gripped his grandson's shoulders and said, "If you pass this technique on to War Eagle, wouldn't that mean you could control her indirectly?"

"Huh?" Hearing his grandfather's words, Feng Baiyu couldn't help but stare blankly for a moment.

There wasn't a trace of romantic infatuation in his grandfather's eyes. All he saw was the longing to have someone pave the way for him.

Using a cultivation technique to bring War Eagle and her entire family to heel—his grandfather's idea really wasn't bad!

Only...

"Grandfather, Phoenixes are proud creatures!" Feng Baiyu shook his head and said, "They don't accept just any worthless underling!"

"Only Titled Douluo or geniuses with Innate Soul Power of at least Rank 8 can cultivate the [Phoenix Art]!" Feng Baiyu explained based on the information he had received. "If we could gather every bird-type Soul Master in the world, I'd probably have a force that surpassed the Upper Three Sects!"

"That's true. I was getting ahead of myself." Hearing his grandson's words, Feng Qingluan shook his head regretfully. He said, "In that case, only War Eagle and I can cultivate it, once she gets her ninth Soul Ring. But that's no problem. We can recruit a few more geniuses with bird-type Martial Souls later."

Feng Baiyu looked at Feng Qingluan and said, "Grandfather, are you really planning to learn the [Phoenix Art]?"

"Why are you talking nonsense?" Feng Qingluan glared at his grandson and said irritably, "You're my grandson. Do you think I'm afraid you'll kill me with a single thought?"

"Give it here." Feng Qingluan held out his hand and said, "There are still a few days left. I'll switch over to the new cultivation method first."

"Grandfather, don't resist." Feng Baiyu didn't hesitate, meeting his grandfather's gaze. A mark infused with Phoenix energy and a trace of Soul Power shot from Feng Baiyu's eyes and plunged straight into Feng Qingluan's.

Feng Qingluan felt a warm current flow in through his eyes, branding itself deep in his mind.

The process ended in an instant. Feng Qingluan felt a memory appear in his mind.

It was the portion of the [Phoenix Art] that he could cultivate, along with its cultivation secrets!

Feng Qingluan sat cross-legged and circulated his Soul Power through his body along the routes laid out in the [Phoenix Art]. After completing one full cycle, he couldn't help exclaiming with delight, "Bai Yu, this [Phoenix Art] is far more profound than our family's Calm Mind method!"

Feng Qingluan was overwhelmed with excitement. With the [Phoenix Art], he felt he could reach his second brother's level in five years at most!

After all, Second Worship Golden Crocodile Douluo possessed a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Ring and Spirit Bone!

Golden Crocodile Douluo was more than forty years older than Feng Qingluan. He had thought he would never catch up in his lifetime. He'd never imagined that today he would discover a chance to surpass him!

"I'm glad it's useful to you, Grandfather!" Feng Baiyu's face was somewhat pale, the result of expending too much energy when he transmitted the technique.

Feng Qingluan hurriedly helped his grandson sit down, then fussed over him at his side. Only after confirming that his grandson was all right did he finally relax.

"Bai Yu, I suddenly think we can wait a little longer before telling the Grand Pontiff that you received a God Trial!" Feng Qingluan said suddenly. "Our plan was for the Grand Pontiff to protect you until you became a god. But now, if you stay hidden a while longer, War Eagle and I together will be enough to protect you on your path!"

"Grandfather." Hearing his grandfather's words, Feng Baiyu nodded. He said, "I think you're right. But... will Auntie be willing to help us?"

"She's still part of Spirit Hall. Once she becomes a Titled Douluo, she'll be an elder!" Feng Baiyu said. "Should we use the [Phoenix Art] to tempt her and force her to join our side?"

"Simple!" Feng Qingluan's shamelessness was in full bloom as he said, "I'll just marry her!"

As he spoke, Feng Qingluan put on a shameless expression and said, "Your grandfather is now on the verge of reaching Level 98, and might even reach Level 99 one day. Bai Yu, you're already on the path to becoming a god! War Eagle is just a little Quasi-Title Douluo. It's her good fortune to join us!"

Compared to the Feng Family, which was flourishing more with each passing day, the Zhan Family would likely have fallen out of the ranks of the top families if not for War Eagle.

In this partnership, War Eagle was the one getting the better deal!

As for marriage...

They were all getting on in years. There was no need to talk about love and romance. A brother-in-law and his wife's younger sister getting together to live out their days wasn't anything unusual.

Feng Baiyu listened to his grandfather without objecting.

The ways of Love Continent were nothing unexpected—nothing unexpected at all.

His grandfather had agreed. Now they just had to see whether Auntie was willing to marry.

If she really married his grandfather and cultivated the [Phoenix Art], Feng Baiyu would be more than happy to give one of his people an Immortal Herb!

And... even a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Ring and Spirit Bone weren't out of the question!

"Young Master, Yin Qi is back." Three days later, Shui Duanliu brought Feng Baiyu a surprising piece of news. "Yin Qi is kneeling outside, waiting for you to pass judgment. He's badly injured and might not recover fully for two or three years. He hopes you'll show him mercy and accept a Phoenix Egg as compensation."

"What did you say? A Phoenix Egg!" Feng Baiyu was shocked. "You mean Yin Qi brought back a Phoenix Egg?"

Phoenix Eggs were cared for by their parents from the moment they were laid. Generally speaking, they wouldn't leave their parents until they'd grown strong enough to protect themselves. You could say a living Phoenix Egg was even rarer than a living Phoenix!

"Yes. That Yin Qi..." Shui Duanliu hadn't finished speaking when Feng Baiyu ran outside.

Shui Duanliu knew it wasn't the right time to spread the news, so as soon as Yin Qi had arrived, he'd brought him into the courtyard.

Feng Baiyu saw Yin Qi's wretched state and realized just how badly he was injured!

There were several wounds on his body, enough to show how fierce the battle had been. Most notably, his entire left arm had been cut off. Recovering from that would be no easy feat.

Clearly, Yin Qi had suffered greatly for the "Phoenix Egg."

"Young Master." When Yin Qi saw Feng Baiyu come out, tears of shame streamed down his face. "This subordinate has failed. I couldn't capture a Phoenix and bring it back. I only have a Phoenix Egg. Please accept it, Young Master."

As he spoke, Yin Qi took an egg the size of a human head from his Storage Soul Tool.

It was a verdant Soul Beast egg, radiating a rich vitality that showed it was still alive.

But...

The Soul Beast egg was certainly alive, but it wasn't a Phoenix Egg.

It was plainly an Emerald Demon Bird egg!

"Alas." Feng Baiyu sighed and said, "In recognition of all your hard work, I'll let bygones be bygones. Go get your injuries treated, then keep working hard at the Feng Mansion."

"But let me remind you! This isn't a Phoenix Egg. It's the egg of a Soul Beast called the [Emerald Demon Bird]!"