At the thought of Wang Jiu and the others, Huang Xiao soon understood.
The Patriarch had most likely still been doing it for the Minghong Saber.
Demon Phoenix was a divine beast phoenix, after all, and his flames could help reforge the Minghong Saber.
That was why the Patriarch had guided Demon Phoenix earlier, hoping to improve his strength so he could help during the forging.
That help might have come at the cost of his life.
After all, the Patriarch had intended to use Wang Jiu and the others in a Blood Sacrifice back then.
As for the Patriarch saying he no longer needed Demon Phoenix, it was probably because the Minghong Saber Soul had recovered much of its strength thanks to the Three Evil Blades, leading him to abandon the idea.
That was for the best. If the Patriarch truly wanted Demon Phoenix's life, Huang Xiao could not agree to it.
"Hmph, that had better be the case," Demon Phoenix's mother said coldly.
"I'm fine," Demon Phoenix told his parents.
"Demon Phoenix, are your parents doing all right?" Huang Xiao asked.
He did not want to continue that topic, lest the two sides lock horns.
"Much better. The Third Clan Chief here is an elder of our Phoenix Clan. She helped stabilize my parents' injuries, so at least they can live a little longer," Demon Phoenix said with a smile.
Even achieving this much was already exceedingly difficult.
He did not ask for the essence blood his parents had lost to be replenished. That was essentially impossible now.
Being able to extend their lives a little was already the best outcome. What more could he ask for?
"Congratulations, Seniors," Huang Xiao said.
Demon Phoenix's parents nodded to Huang Xiao without saying much, but they could not hide the