At Ye Jingcheng's cave dwelling atop Sky Shadow Peak.
Morning light pierced through the clouds, shining into the courtyard and casting a faint golden glow over the tables, chairs, spirit field, and apricot tree.
A little Black Crow perched on an apricot branch, hiding behind the leaves and chirping incessantly.
It was still quite wary of Ye Jingcheng and Chu Yanqing.
Even though Ye Jingcheng had given it spirit pills and secretly infused it with some treasure radiance, the Black Crow remained timid and fearful.
Whenever Ye Jingcheng's gaze sharpened even slightly, black spirit flames would suddenly erupt from atop the little Black Crow's head.
A yin wheel would abruptly appear in its pupils as well, beginning to spin without pause—only to dissipate swiftly halfway through its rotation.
Ye Jingcheng could not make out what the yin wheel was. Perhaps it was somewhat like the Crimson Flame Fox's furnace, something that could only be revealed at a higher level of strength.
Yet the spirit flames carried a trace of icy coldness, clearly somewhat different from ordinary Black Flame.
Moreover, they flickered in and out with utmost ease under its control. Clearly, these spirit flames were the Black Crow's natal spirit fire.
"This fire is clearly quite powerful. Even an ordinary cultivator at the peak of Foundation Establishment would likely be in considerable trouble if they were touched by it!" Chu Yanqing's tone held a hint of concern. After all, this spirit beast had been prepared for Ye Qingfeng.
Ye Qingfeng was only at Foundation Establishment Early Stage. Even with the Crimson Phoenix Spirit Body, she could not cross so many stages to withstand natal spirit fire with the power of the peak of the second rank.
"Don't worry. When it comes to beast taming, the Ye Family basically never has