The Birth of Xiao Fengming

When Xiao Yao decided to continue using Heavenly Flames to provide energy for the Phoenix Egg, Xun'er walked in. Seeing the fiery red egg before him, she looked startled. "Xiao Yao, where did this egg come from?"

Seeing Xun'er approach, Xiao Yao smiled and explained, "I happened to find it in the back mountain. I saw how unusual it was and brought it back."

After hearing Xiao Yao's words, Xun'er tilted her head slightly, a faint, elusive smile flashing through her eyes. She leaned close and whispered, "Xiao Yao, do you think Xun'er would believe that? Hehe, since you don't want to tell me, can you at least tell me what kind of egg this is?"

As Xiao Yao looked at the mysterious smile in Xun'er's curved eyes, he chuckled awkwardly and explained, "This is a legendary phoenix egg. Xun'er, try injecting some of your fire-attributed Dou Qi into it."

Xun'er looked at the Phoenix Egg before her, crimson as blood and smooth as jade. Unable to resist, she reached out and touched it, feeling the faint warmth it radiated.

Xun'er slowly poured her own Dou Qi into it. Seemingly excited by the energy it received from outside, the Phoenix Egg trembled slightly, expressing its affection and gratitude.

Seeing the Phoenix Egg's reaction, delight flashed through Xun'er's eyes. "Wow, Xiao Yao, it seems to really like my energy! When do you think it'll hatch?"

Seeing how happy Xun'er was, Xiao Yao smiled. "It may take a while longer. Once it absorbs enough fire-attributed energy, it'll hatch. Oh, and it can absorb the energy of Heavenly Flames too. The stronger the fire-attributed energy, the faster it can hatch."

In that instant, Xun'er froze. She raised her brows slightly and looked at Xiao Yao before asking hesitantly, "Xiao Yao, is that true? This Phoenix Egg can really devour Heavenly Flame energy to grow? Isn't that talent absurdly powerful?"

Xiao Yao nodded and took the Phoenix Egg from Xun'er. Activating the Fallen Heart Flame within his body, an invisible flame appeared in his right hand, and he infused the egg with the Heavenly Flame's energy.

As time passed, the Phoenix Egg absorbed energy until it reached a certain limit, then stopped absorbing any more.

At that moment, several marks of invisible flames appeared on the surface of the Phoenix Egg once again.

Seeing this, Xiao Yao smiled. "Xun'er, it should be full. It won't be able to absorb any energy for a while."

When Xun'er saw the Heavenly Flame appear in Xiao Yao's hand, her pupils shrank sharply. Her mouth fell open as she asked, "Xiao Yao, when did you refine a Heavenly Flame? Where did it come from?"

"I refined it in the Magic Beast Mountain Range. I was lucky enough to find it in some ruins there."

"Xiao Yao, it's all right if you don't want to say. Xun'er won't force you to tell me. After all, everyone has their own secrets." After saying this, Xun'er looked at Xiao Yao with a calm expression.

A few days later, Xiao Yao was immersed in cultivation as usual, while Xun'er sat on a stone chair nearby. She held a bag of potato chips in her hands, enjoying their crisp flavor as she flipped through a thick book.

A blissful smile occasionally bloomed across her face.

Just then, the Phoenix Egg beside Xiao Yao suddenly began to shake violently. Xun'er and Xiao Yao immediately stopped what they were doing and stared intently at the changes in the egg.

After a short while, the Phoenix Egg stopped shaking. A crack appeared in its shell, and a dazzling beam of white light burst forth, shooting straight into the sky.

The light was so blinding that both Xun'er and Xiao Yao had to close their eyes.

When they opened their eyes again, they found that a tiny bird wreathed in flames had already flown out.

Its feathers were crimson like burning fire, and its eyes gleamed with scorching light.

It circled around Xiao Yao, letting out pleasant chirps as if expressing its closeness and gratitude.

Xiao Yao stretched out his hand, trying to touch the little bird, but it nimbly dodged away.

Then the little bird suddenly spotted the bag of potato chips in Xun'er's hand. It immediately flew toward her, chirping excitedly at her side.

Seeing its strange behavior, Xun'er noticed that it kept chirping at the potato chips in her hand. Puzzled, she took out a chip from the bag and held it toward the bird.

The little bird saw the chip Xun'er offered and immediately bit into it, eating with great relish. Once it had finished, it still seemed unsatisfied and fluttered around Xun'er.

Seeing how adorable it was, Xun'er's eyes curved into cute crescent moons. As she fed it potato chips, she stroked its warm, soft feathers.

Xun'er took out another potato chip and held it toward the little bird. It perched before her and gently pecked at the chip. Each time it finished one, it let out a soft chirp.

She could not help running her fingers lightly over the bird's soft feathers. In response, it obediently rubbed against Xun'er's hand and let out delicate, pleasant chirps. The sound was like heavenly music, making one feel an instinctive tenderness toward it.

As time passed, the little bird gradually let down its guard. It eagerly enjoyed the delicious chips, their rich flavor seeming to place it in an ocean of food.

After eating the last chip, it flew without hesitation onto Xun'er's shoulder. Its light form was like a drifting feather, graceful and calm.

On Xun'er's shoulder, the little bird seemed to have found its own peaceful haven. It contentedly narrowed its eyes and began to rest.

Seeing this, Xiao Yao looked at Xun'er with a helpless expression, a trace of grievance in his eyes as if telling her, I'm its owner.

Noticing Xiao Yao's gaze, Xun'er turned her head and smiled brightly at him, blinking as though responding to his grievance.

Then she gently reached out, wanting to stroke the little bird's head, yet afraid of disturbing its sweet dreams.

Seeing this, Xiao Yao helplessly shook his head.

He walked softly over to Xun'er, stretched out his hand, and gently stroked the little bird's feathers. In a low voice, he said, "Little fellow, did a single bag of potato chips really win you over? Luckily, it's Xun'er. But remember, don't let other people lure you away so easily in the future. I'm your owner."

The little bird seemed to feel Xiao Yao's touch. It opened its eyes slightly and looked at him, then closed them again and continued enjoying the warmth.

Watching the interaction between Xiao Yao and the little bird, Xun'er felt a trace of sweetness and happiness in her heart as well.

Xun'er gently stroked its head with a finger and said softly, "Xiao Yao, give it a name."

"Then how about calling it Xiao Xiaohong?"

Upon hearing the name, the corner of Xun'er's mouth twitched slightly. She looked at Xiao Yao seriously and asked in a gentle voice, "Xiao Yao... are you serious?"

Seeing Xun'er's serious yet slightly teasing expression, Xiao Yao could not help laughing. "Of course I'm serious, Xun'er. Look, its feathers are so red, as if they've been scorched by fire. And its eyes are so bright, like two shining stars. So Xiao Xiaohong is the most suitable name."

After hearing Xiao Yao's explanation, Xun'er could not help laughing. "Xiao Yao, you really are an interesting person. But I think that name is too cute. It doesn't really suit our little phoenix."

Seeing how happy Xun'er was, Xiao Yao scratched his head awkwardly and asked with a smile.

"Then what name do you think would be better?"

Xun'er thought for a moment, then answered seriously, "I think we could call it Xiao Fengming, because it came to my side as soon as it was born and kept chirping."

Hearing Xun'er's suggestion, Xiao Yao nodded in agreement. "Xiao Fengming is truly a great name. It sounds good and has presence. Xun'er, after all, you're its mistress."

Hearing Xiao Yao's praise, a shy smile appeared on Xun'er's face. "Thank you, Xiao Yao. I was only thinking of it casually."

Seeing Xun'er's adorable appearance, Xiao Yao felt a warm current rise in his heart. "Xiao Fengming, Xiao Fengming..." he softly repeated the name, as if communicating with it.

Xun'er also sat nearby, gently stroking it with her hand.

She thought that she and Xiao Yao had personally named it and watched it be born with their own eyes. This was the most precious memory the two of us shared.