Emerald Demon Bird Egg

Feng Qingluan didn't think much of it when he heard the Phoenix Art could accelerate cultivation; for a god-tier technique, wasn't that to be expected?

However, upon hearing his grandson explain that the recipient could not betray him and that a single thought from him could end their life, he felt no horror—only excitement.

"Baiyu!" Feng Qingluan gripped his grandson's shoulders and said, "If you pass this technique to Zhan Ying, wouldn't that be equivalent to indirectly controlling her?"

"Ah?" Feng Baiyu was stunned for a moment by his grandfather's words.

There was not a shred of romantic obsession in his grandfather's eyes, only the anticipation of someone paving a path for his own advancement.

Using a cultivation technique to subdue Zhan Ying and her entire family—his grandfather's logic was truly sound!

It was just that...

"Grandfather, phoenixes are very arrogant creatures!" Feng Baiyu shook his head. "They don't just accept any trash as subordinates!"

"The Phoenix Art can only be cultivated by Title Douluo or geniuses with an innate spirit power of no less than level eight!" Feng Baiyu explained based on the information he had received. "If I could recruit every avian-type spirit master in the world, I would likely possess a force that surpasses the Upper Three Sects!"

"That is true; I was getting ahead of myself." Feng Qingluan shook his head with regret at his grandson's words. He continued, "In that case, only I and Zhan Ying, once she obtains her ninth spirit ring, will be able to cultivate it. No matter, we can just recruit more avian-type spirit geniuses in the future."

Feng Baiyu looked at Feng Qingluan and asked, "Grandfather, are you truly planning to learn the Phoenix Art?"

"What nonsense are you spouting!" Feng Qingluan rolled his eyes at his grandson and retorted, "You are my grandson; do you think I'm afraid of you wiping me out with a single thought?"

"Bring it here." Feng Qingluan held out his hand. "While we still have a few days, I'll finish converting my cultivation."

"Grandfather, do not resist." Feng Baiyu didn't hesitate, locking eyes with his grandfather. A mark imbued with phoenix energy, carrying a faint trace of spirit power, surged directly from Feng Baiyu's gaze into Feng Qingluan's eyes.

Feng Qingluan felt a warm current pour in from his eyes, branding itself deep into his mind.

The process lasted only an instant, and Feng Qingluan felt a new memory appear in his consciousness.

It was the secret method of the Phoenix Art, specifically tailored for him to cultivate!

Feng Qingluan sat cross-legged and circulated his spirit power along the paths dictated by the Phoenix Art. After completing one full cycle, he couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, "Baiyu, this Phoenix Art is far more profound than our family's ancestral meditation technique!"

Feng Qingluan was ecstatic; he felt that with the Phoenix Art, he could reach his second brother's level in five years at most!

One had to remember that the Second Elder, Golden Crocodile Douluo, possessed a hundred-thousand-year spirit ring and spirit bone!

Golden Crocodile Douluo was over forty years his senior, and he had assumed he would never be able to catch up in this lifetime. He never expected to discover a possibility for transcendence today!

"I'm glad it's useful to you, Grandfather!" Feng Baiyu's face was somewhat pale, a result of the massive consumption from transmitting the technique.

Feng Qingluan hurriedly helped his grandson sit down, fussing over him with concern. Only after confirming his grandson was fine did he finally relax.

"Baiyu, I suddenly feel that you can delay telling the Great Elder about your god-level trial!" Feng Qingluan said suddenly. "Our previous plan was for the Great Elder to protect you until you became a god. But now, as long as you stay hidden for a while longer, Zhan Ying and I together are enough to guard your path!"

"Grandfather." Feng Baiyu nodded at his grandfather's words. "I think you make a valid point. However... will Aunt-Grandmother be willing to help us?"

"She is, after all, a member of Spirit Hall; once she steps into the realm of Title Douluo, she will be an elder!" Feng Baiyu added, "Are you suggesting we tempt her with the Phoenix Art and force her to become one of our own?"

"Simple!" Feng Qingluan's skin had thickened, and he replied, "I'll just marry her!"

Having said that, Feng Qingluan wore a shameless expression. "Your grandfather is now looking at level ninety-eight, and in the future, I may even step into level ninety-nine. You, Baiyu, are already on the path to godhood! For a mere quasi-Title Douluo like Zhan Ying, joining us is her good fortune!"

Compared to the thriving Feng Family, if not for Zhan Ying, the Zhan Family would likely have fallen out of the ranks of the top families.

Cooperation between the two sides was, in essence, Zhan Ying taking advantage of the situation!

As for marriage~

They were both at an advanced age; there was no need to talk about romance. A brother-in-law and his sister-in-law living together wasn't exactly a novel concept.

Feng Baiyu didn't argue with his grandfather.

The characteristics of the Romance Continent—not surprising, not surprising at all.

His grandfather had already agreed; he just didn't know if Aunt-Grandmother Zhan Ying would be willing to marry.

If she truly married his grandfather and cultivated the Phoenix Art, Feng Baiyu would be more than happy to give his own kin a fairy herb!

Perhaps... even a hundred-thousand-year spirit ring or spirit bone wouldn't be out of the question!

"Young Master, Yin Qi has returned." Three days later, Shui Duanliu brought news that surprised Feng Baiyu. "Yin Qi is currently kneeling outside, awaiting your judgment. He is severely injured and likely won't fully recover for two or three years. He hopes you will show mercy and accept a phoenix egg as compensation."

"What did you say? A phoenix egg!" Feng Baiyu was shocked. "Are you saying Yin Qi brought back a phoenix egg?"

Phoenix eggs were cared for by their parents from birth; generally speaking, they would never be left alone until the hatchling was capable of self-defense. It could be said that a fresh phoenix egg was even rarer than a living phoenix!

"Yes. That Yin Qi..."

Before Shui Duanliu could finish, Feng Baiyu ran outside.

Shui Duanliu knew this wasn't the time for publicity, so he had already brought Yin Qi into the courtyard upon his arrival.

Feng Baiyu looked at Yin Qi's wretched state and realized his injuries were indeed grave!

His body was covered in numerous wounds, a testament to the ferocity of the battle. In particular, his entire left arm had been severed; recovery would be an arduous task.

Clearly, Yin Qi had suffered immensely for the "phoenix egg."

"Young Master." Seeing Feng Baiyu emerge, Yin Qi wept with guilt. "This subordinate is incompetent and failed to capture a phoenix. I have only this phoenix egg; I hope the Young Master will graciously accept it."

As he spoke, Yin Qi took a head-sized egg from his storage spirit tool.

It was a verdant spirit beast egg, containing a rich life force that proved it was indeed still alive.

However...

This soul beast egg was indeed alive, but it was by no means a phoenix egg.

It was clearly the egg of an Emerald Demon Bird!

"Sigh." Feng Baiyu let out a long breath and spoke, "Yin Qi, in consideration of your hard work and meritorious service, I will wipe the slate clean regarding previous matters. Go tend to your injuries first, and continue to serve the Feng Mansion well in the future."

"But let me offer you a reminder! This is not a phoenix egg at all, but a soul beast known as an Emerald Demon Bird!"