Demon Lord's Tricks, Li Fire Essence

Wu Chu and the others had already heard about Feng Xi's ordeal once before.

So this time, when Feng Xi was telling Qingluan her story again, they all sat quietly by her side without interrupting.

The Little Flower Fairies brought out fruits, candied fruits, and spirit wine, placing them silently in front of everyone. Qingluan listened while sipping her wine, her delicate brows sometimes furrowing and sometimes relaxing.

But it was clear that Qingluan was suppressing her raging anger.

How could the daughter of the Phoenix Clan, one of the Three Primordial Clans of the primordial world, be bullied by a mere Demonic Evil, who might even harbor malicious intentions towards their Phoenix Clan?

So, Qingluan cast a spell, and a blue flame emerged from her hand, transforming into a small blue bird that flew out of the hall.

Then she said to Wu Chu, "Please open the Mountain Protection Array, fellow Daoist. I will inform my third brother and ninth brother to come here so we can discuss this matter."

Wu Chu really wanted to say, "You can discuss things after you get back!"

But thinking that Qingluan probably wouldn't easily go back before she tasted the delicious food made by Little Moon Spirit, or before she comprehended that wisp of Solar True Flame, she could only mutter to herself.

However, Qingluan's method of communication was another ingenious method for Wu Chu.

A few days ago, the Phoenix Clan Communication Technique that Feng Xi used seemed quite similar to this method, but it's unclear whether their underlying essence is the same.

After Wu Chu released the flaming bluebird from the Mountain Protection Array of Purple Jade Mountain, the bluebird transformed into a streak of rainbow light and vanished in an instant.

He coughed lightly and said, "Fellow Daoist Feng Qing, please calm down and hear me out."

Feng Qing, being a calm woman, nodded and looked at Wu Chu.

Wu Chu said solemnly, "Currently, the main force of the Qilin Royal Court is in the Western Land. That Demon Lord sent his men to provoke the Phoenix Clan. Is he planning to lure the Phoenix Clan into the Western Land, thereby causing a conflict between the Phoenix Clan and the Qilin Clan? If the Phoenix Clan acts rashly, they will likely fall into his trap."

Wu Chu's reminder finally calmed Qingluan down. She nodded thoughtfully, agreeing that it was indeed a possibility.

Qingluan glanced at Wu Chu and realized that they might have underestimated him. His wisdom and strategy might not be inferior to those of the Qingqiu Fox Clan.

"Thank you for the reminder, fellow Daoist. We will consider it carefully."

"That would be for the best! I don't want to see the Phoenix Clan being led by the nose by that Demon Lord because of this." Wu Chu nodded, then added, "Furthermore, it would be best if you returned to your clan and conducted a thorough investigation of your members..."

"Fellow Daoist, are you suggesting that other members of the Phoenix Clan might have been manipulated by the Demon Lord?"

Wu Chu nodded and said, "The Demon Lord's tricks are all-pervasive; it's best to be careful."

Qingluan nodded thoughtfully.

On the third day of Qingluan and her two subordinates' feasting and drinking at Purple Jade Mountain, Feng Li and Great Wind, along with several of their powerful subordinates, rushed to Purple Jade Mountain in a great hurry.

Seeing his daughter skipping and jumping in front of him, Feng Li didn't burst into tears as dramatically, but his old eyes were a little blurry, and even the look in his eyes when he looked at Wu Chu had a kind of 'kindness' that made Wu Chu feel a little scared.

Wu Chu led the Phoenix Clan experts into the formation and returned to the Summit of the Sacred Tree. Hou Tu, along with Little Moon Spirit and the Little Fox, Houtu again greeted Feng Li and the other Phoenix Clan experts.

Afterwards, everyone entered the Main Hall, took their seats, and the banquet resumed.

Sure enough, these guys just came here to eat and drink.

Aside from Qingluan mentioning Feng Xi's ordeal and Wu Chu pointing out areas that needed attention, they didn't discuss anything else of particular importance.

Not to mention discussing their plans to deal with the Demon Lord.

And so, everyone ate, drank, chatted about interesting things, and that was about it.

A few days later, Feng Li and Great Wind, having eaten their fill, left with their subordinates, leaving behind Feng Xi, Qingluan, and two of Qingluan's powerful subordinates.

However, before leaving, Feng Li, to express her gratitude to Wu Chu for saving her daughter and for the hospitality she had shown over the past few days, gave Wu Chu a top-grade Acquired Spiritual Treasure.

It was a crimson bead containing a wisp of Innate Li Fire Essence, but it was crafted Acquired, making it Acquired Spiritual Treasure.

Its quality is similar to that of the Glazed Sunlight Lamp from Wu and Wu Chu.

However, the Glazed Sunlight Lamp contains the Solar True Flame, while this Li Fire Pearl contains the Li Fire Essence, making it impervious to water and fire. If its full power can be unleashed, it can remain completely unharmed even if it enters the Solar True Flame.

If he could refine it into his Phoenix Feather Fan, it would probably be upgraded to the top grade! It's just a matter of whether the material of the Phoenix Feather Fan can support the quality of this Li Fire Pearl.

The only drawback might be that it's Acquired Spiritual Treasure, so even if Wu Chu wanted to activate the Li Fire Essence within, he would be limited by his own cultivation level.

Fortunately, Wu Chu possessed the Fire-Control Technique gifted by Di Jun and had also comprehended the Fire Origin, so refining it shouldn't be too difficult for him.

He could even, like Qingluan, enhance his understanding of the Li Fire Essence fire by comprehending this wisp of the essence of the fire, which would also help him comprehend the Five Elements Dao.

If Qingluan stayed behind to comprehend the mysteries of that wisp of Solar True Flame, then Wu Chu couldn't quite understand what Feng Xi planned to do by staying behind.

So, after her father Feng Li, and after Qingluan, holding the Glazed Sunlight Lamp, entered a meditative state in the guest room, Wu Chu privately asked Feng Xi, "Why didn't you go back with your father? After what happened, your mother must be worried!"

Feng Xi chuckled mischievously, like Little Fox who had just gotten a grape, and said, "My father said he would explain things to my mother. Besides, he also thinks it's better for me to recuperate here on Purple Jade Mountain than back in the rear. The food here on Purple Jade Mountain is in no way inferior to what we have at our clan's Royal Court. If we were to return to the Royal Court, not only would the round trip take a long time, but given my status in the clan, I wouldn't be able to attend Royal Court banquets so easily. How can it be better to stay here?"

"..."

They're treating this place like their permanent cafeteria!

Having just accepted a Supreme-Grade Spirit Treasure from someone's elderly father, Wu Chu couldn't bring himself to refuse. It wasn't that he was too kind; it was simply that the price offered was too high.

"Furthermore, I also hope to have the opportunity to comprehend that wisp of Solar True Flame." Feng Xi winked at Wu Chu and asked, "What conditions do you require, fellow Daoist? Please feel free to ask."

Faced with such an arrogant Little Phoenix, Wu Chu coughed lightly and said, "It's too formal to talk about conditions. Your father just gave me a Supreme-Grade Spirit Treasure, the Li Fire Pearl!"

He paused for a moment, then added, "Of course, if you would be willing to teach me some Fire-Control Divine Ability, I wouldn't mind learning them."

Upon hearing this, the Little Phoenix couldn't help but giggle, but unfortunately, it was too flat-chested to tremble.

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