(Sorry, everyone. I had a cold and fever yesterday, so I couldn't update.)
"A hundred-year River Jun Celebration Bird..."
Zhang Yangzi peeked out from behind a tree. His gaze passed through layers of leaves and settled on a small blue-green figure by the water twenty meters away.
The bird rested on a shoal beside the stream, its two slender feet half-submerged in the shallow current. Its body was slightly curled, as though it were enjoying the afternoon sun.
Its feathers were a blend of blue and green, shading naturally from dark on its back to pale on its belly.
A ring of lotus-gray down around its head had a soft, matte sheen in the light, as if the wind had worn away every sharp edge.
The River Jun Celebration Bird was a small, upright Soul Beast that lived near water and symbolized good fortune in some parts of Douluo Star.
That was how it got its name. In some water-centered cultures of southern Douluo Star, it was regarded as a messenger of the Water God's blessing. Wherever these birds appeared, fair weather and plentiful fish and shrimp were said to follow.
But its water affinity, low aggression, and ability to provide various support Soul Skills had also made it a favorite choice for most support-type Soul Masters in ancient times.
As Zhang Yangzi watched the bird, fragments from a lesson surfaced in his mind. Most were as blurred as ink soaked in water, too indistinct to make out.
He had not paid attention in class, though, and had forgotten some crucial details. They probably weren't important.
He told himself that and pushed down his faint unease.
Judging by its size, this River Jun Celebration Bird was around 140 to 200 years old, well within his ability to handle.
He quickly