Before long, through their mental link, Mu Bai sensed the Golden Roc's whereabouts. The Golden Roc was overjoyed as well. Not daring to take flight, he hurried along with rapid little steps, covering over a hundred li of rugged forest paths in less time than it took to drink a cup of tea. He reached Mu Bai's side, his little eyes looking both ashamed and aggrieved.
After examining him, however, Mu Bai discovered that the Golden Roc was completely unscathed. Clearly, his means of preserving his life were extraordinary.
"Oh, for crying out loud, you great bird, you're a disgrace." Seeing that Mu Bai was ignoring him, the Artifact Spirit Ancestor had been fretting over having no one on whom to unleash the endless heartfelt words bottled up inside him. Unexpectedly, this great bird had delivered himself right to his door. "Stupid bird, want me to give you some proper training? Once you've mastered what I teach, you'll absolutely thrash that Blood Phoenix and force her to become your bird wife!"
How could the Golden Roc believe that? Mostly, he lacked confidence in himself. This old man looked mysterious and elusive, and seemed formidable too. Not daring to offend him, the Golden Roc sidled up with a grin and raised his head to rub against him, only to pass through empty air.
The Artifact Spirit Ancestor slapped the Golden Roc on the head. "You stupid bird, don't you know I have a soul body? Still trying to rub against me? Careful, or I'll possess that roc body of yours!"
The Golden Roc looked at Mu Bai in pain and grievance, thinking, Keep that old man of yours under control! Don't let him out to hit people at random. Bullying birds isn't right either...
Mu Bai ignored the grievances and feuds