Category: The Dragon Egg I Nurtured for a Thousand Years Finally Hatched (Page 4 of 7)

Chapter 37: Pecked

 

Although he didn’t know where Su Muluo had gone, Feng Xuan didn’t inquire further. Instead, he respectfully led Long Ling to the Bird Clan territory where the Elder resided.

 

Along the way, Long Ling felt his phoenix nestled obediently in his pocket and couldn’t help but reach in to gently stroke its fluffy head.

 

So soft.

 

He wanted to cup it in his palm.

 

“Chirp.”

 

The little phoenix must have been tired, its soft chirp barely audible as it pecked lightly at his fingertip.

 

I’ll give you a hug.

 

Long Ling smiled, his palm enclosing the soft little phoenix, unwilling to let go.

 

For ordinary people, several kilometers might seem far, but for Long Ling, it was just a brief journey that took only moments. However, Feng Xuan’s speed was not as swift, so it took them several minutes to arrive.

 

Similar to Feng Xuan’s territory, this place was also built amidst the trees, but it was even more magnificent and grand, exuding an air of nobility. At the edge of the territory, there was a barrier covering the entire area, making it impossible for outsiders to enter.

 

“Here we are,” Feng Xuan stopped at a secluded spot and said to Long Ling, “Both sides of our territories are protected by barriers, but theirs is stronger than ours. It’s difficult to get in without breaking it.”

 

He could only vaguely guess Su Muluo’s strength and knew nothing about the imposing black-clad man emitting a cold and majestic aura. He didn’t dare to speculate, let alone look up at him.

 

However, he also felt uneasy. The three thousand-year-old demons had never been known to interact with each other. If Su Muluo was one of them, then the man in front of him… probably didn’t possess the power of a thousand-year-old demon.

 

Thinking of this, Feng Xuan felt more worried and said, “This barrier is supported by a thousand-year-old artifact. The Bird Clan has inherited it for a thousand years, and all three thousand-year-old artifacts left behind were taken by the Elder. Perhaps we should be more cautious?”

 

Long Ling didn’t look at him, just gently placed the phoenix, which he had kept hidden in his palm and had not let Feng Xuan see, back into his pocket. By now, the little phoenix was fast asleep, a soft and quiet lump, completely motionless.

 

“No need,” Long Ling said calmly after confirming that his phoenix was sleeping soundly in his pocket, unaffected by external influences. “Let’s make it quick.”

 

At first, Feng Xuan didn’t understand what Long Ling meant by “make it quick,” but soon he understood.

 

In the Elder’s pavilion, a half-dead bird demon was brought before the Elder.

 

He was none other than Muge, who had recently attacked Lin Chengcheng. Knocked unconscious by Long Ling, he had awakened after two days of coma and severe injuries, contacted the Bird Clan, and only now returned here.

 

The Elder looked him up and down, seemingly unsurprised by his appearance, even a bit mocking. “What’s this? You killed Feng Xuan and can’t even handle a half-demon?”

 

“… They had help from a powerful figure,” Muge’s voice was hoarse, with a hint of blood in his cough, “Feng Xuan probably isn’t dead… I miscalculated this time.”

 

The Elder sneered, “What kind of ‘powerful figure’? Someone with four hundred years of power, or five hundred?”

 

Muge hesitated for a few seconds and said, “I didn’t see his face clearly.”

 

The mockery in the Elder’s eyes grew more evident. Before he could say anything, another bird demon rushed in, looking flustered.

 

“Elder!” he exclaimed, “Feng Xuan has brought another person into our territory!”

 

With a wave of his hand, the Elder sent the bird demon flying like a leaf in the wind, crashing heavily into a pillar, life or death uncertain.

 

“Just Feng Xuan is enough to make you fuss in front of me,” the Elder said coldly, “Send in…”

 

Before he could finish his sentence, another bird demon stumbled into the pavilion, trembling with fear. “Elder! That person has already reached our doorstep!”

 

“…!”

 

Feng Xuan had never seen such a scene in his life.

 

In their clan, where one could cover the sky with a single hand, with eight hundred years of demon power, the Elder who stood above everyone else and the black-clad man had only exchanged a glance… and lost.

 

Lost completely, without even giving anyone a chance to react.

 

Feng Xuan looked around. At this moment, all the bird demons in the territory had been subdued. Fortunately, the black-clad man hadn’t killed them, or this place would probably already be another hellish scene.

 

The Elder knelt on the ground, covered in mud. Feng Xuan didn’t find Muge nearby and thought that this traitor might be hiding somewhere. Anyway, he couldn’t escape, so he sent a signal to his companions in his own territory first.

 

Soon, his companions from Lin City arrived, and upon seeing the bird demons kneeling all over the ground, along with the black-clad man among them, they were shaken to the core, feeling a profound awe emanating from within.

 

To stand against an entire clan, not to mention facing an Elder with eight hundred years of demon power… Even a thousand-year-old demon might not achieve such a feat!

 

Who is this black-clad man exactly? His strength is terrifying!

 

At that moment, Feng Xuan’s group was deeply conflicted. They didn’t even dare to look up at Long Ling, afraid of offending him.

 

In contrast, Lin Chengcheng wasn’t as intimidated. Having spent more time with Su Muluo and Long Ling, although the scene startled him, it didn’t evoke excessive fear; instead, he felt admiration.

 

“Wow, this guy is something else!”

 

“Is this the big boss?”

 

“But where did the boss go?”

 

Looking around, Lin Chengcheng saw Feng Xuan waving to him and hurried over.

 

“Young Master, this is the one who killed your father,” Feng Xuan pointed at the Elder on the ground and said to Lin Chengcheng, “and his daughter.”

 

Beside the Elder knelt his daughter, a plump figure with a face showing both fear and anger. They were all bound by Long Ling’s invisible pressure, unable to move.

 

Meeting the daughter’s gaze, Lin Chengcheng felt a chill in his heart. Her eyes were like those of a venomous snake, unsettling.

 

The woman also sized him up, fearful yet maintaining a defiant smirk. “So it’s you, the bastard’s legacy. Just like your parents, not worth a damn—”

 

Before she could finish, Feng Xuan slapped her across the face, coldly saying, “I don’t want to hit a woman, but you asked for it.”

 

The slap was heavy, swelling half of her face instantly. Shocked and furious, she immediately looked to her father for help.

 

But the Elder didn’t even glance at her, just softly said, “Times have changed. You can’t rely on others now; you’ll have to endure it yourself.”

 

The woman gnashed her teeth in hatred, and Feng Xuan ignored them both, turning to Long Ling. “Your Excellency, shall we detain these people first and interrogate them when Mr. Su arrives?”

 

“They’re already back in the Bird Clan’s territory. It’s not a good idea to talk outside. I plan to detain the Elder’s people in batches, so they won’t have a chance to escape.”

 

Long Ling said, “No need, I’ll ask him first.”

 

He then raised his hand and cast a barrier, enveloping himself and the Elder within.

 

Outside the barrier, Feng Xuan and the others couldn’t see or hear what was happening inside. Inside the barrier, Long Ling only said one thing to the Elder, “Where is the phoenix relic?”

 

The Elder remained silent.

 

But soon, he regretted it.

 

A tremendous demonic aura, like the overturning of mountains and seas, pressed down. His head slammed heavily on the ground, his body convulsing, joints making unbearable “creak” sounds, as if being flayed alive, he screamed in agony.

 

“It’s… it’s with me!”

 

The Elder’s teeth chattered uncontrollably, squeezing out these words.

 

“I’ll give it to you… I’ll give it to you!”

 

Long Ling withdrew the demonic aura, leaving the Elder collapsed like mud on the ground. After a while, trembling hands reached into his bosom and took out something.

 

It was a flawless jade pendant, as pristine as snow, exuding an extremely pure luster.

 

Upon seeing the jade pendant, Long Ling furrowed his brow. For some reason, this pendant gave him a very familiar feeling… Could it really be something left by his phoenix?

 

Taking the jade pendant, he ignored the Elder, lifting the barrier.

 

Outside the barrier, Feng Xuan was startled to see the almost lifeless Elder, then heard Long Ling say, “I’ll borrow this jade pendant for now and return it later.”

 

Only then did Feng Xuan notice he also held a jade pendant, radiant as snow, with a restrained brilliance that captivated the eye. Obviously, it was a relic of the phoenix clan.

 

Feng Xuan marveled inwardly, restraining his urge to reach out and touch it when he first saw the pendant. “You and Mr. Su have saved our Young Master’s life and have great merits for the entire Bird Clan. This jade pendant…”

 

He had intended to say that the jade pendant could be given to Long Ling, but considering Lin Chengcheng was still present, he didn’t have the authority to decide, so he turned to ask the Young Master for his opinion.

 

Lin Chengcheng was also captivated by the jade pendant and looked a bit dazed when he met Feng Xuan’s eyes but quickly regained his composure.

 

“No need to borrow it. Consider this jade pendant a token of gratitude from me to the boss,” Lin Chengcheng casually waved his hand. “It’s not much use to me anyway. If it weren’t for the boss and you, I might not have survived until now.”

 

Long Ling didn’t say much, just nodded. Thinking of the phoenix still in his pocket, he decided to find a secluded place to let it see the jade pendant.

 

Knowing Long Ling would only be away temporarily, Feng Xuan ordered his men to prepare the best room for them and kindly said to Lin Chengcheng, “Young Master, why don’t you visit the place where your father lived first? As for these people, we can question them after detaining them in batches.”

 

Lin Chengcheng nodded, took a deep breath in front of the completely unfamiliar building, and walked in.

 

Feng Xuan turned back, gesturing for his men to take the Elder and the others away, but saw the Elder still staring dead ahead in the direction Long Ling had left, asking, “Who is he?”

 

Feng Xuan sneered, “You won’t get a chance to know.”

 

Then he turned and followed in Lin Chengcheng’s footsteps.

 

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Outside the Bird Clan territory, Long Ling took his phoenix out of his pocket.

 

The little phoenix blinked its eyes sleepily, just waking up with its feathers all ruffled, resting softly in Long Ling’s palm, a small, motionless ball.

 

Long Ling had thought the phoenix might be greatly affected by the jade pendant, but now it seemed only sleepy, its feathers intact. The situation was better than he had expected.

 

So he gently placed the jade pendant in front of it and smiled, “Phoenix, take a look. Is this yours?”

 

Little Phoenix: “Chirp?”

 

It stared sleepily at the jade pendant for a while, then chirped and moved closer, spreading its small wings to cover the jade pendant.

 

At this moment, it wasn’t fully awake yet, its mind still fuzzy, not knowing what this jade pendant was, but feeling an instinctual attraction towards it.

 

Shiny and beautiful.

 

Likes it.

 

Long Ling saw his phoenix holding onto the jade pendant tightly and didn’t let go. He said, “I brought it over for the phoenix. How will the phoenix thank me?”

 

Little Phoenix tried to hide the jade pendant under its feathers and pecked lightly on Long Ling’s fingertip.

 

%”Dear you.”

 

Long Ling immediately frowned and said, “I don’t want this kind of %”Dear you.” I want the phoenix to transform into a human %”Dear you.” I want it a hundred times!”

 

Little Phoenix stared at him for a second, then turned its head away, ignoring him.

 

Long Ling: “…”

 

Tsk.

 

He reached out, trying to retrieve the jade pendant hidden under Little Phoenix’s feathers.

 

Little Phoenix: “Chirp!”

 

Its feathers were ruffled!

 

“I don’t care,” Long Ling said, “I went through great hardships to retrieve the jade pendant for the phoenix. Yet the phoenix is so dismissive of me. Now I’m taking this jade pendant away and not giving it to the phoenix!”

 

When Little Phoenix heard the words “great hardships,” it looked at Long Ling suspiciously with its small eyes, immediately alert and protective of the jade pendant, not giving him any chance to take advantage.

 

Seeing this, Long Ling exclaimed loudly again, “The phoenix only likes the jade pendant! It doesn’t like me at all! I’m hurt! I won’t pay attention to the phoenix anymore!”

 

Then he reached out again, trying to take back the jade pendant.

 

Of course, Little Phoenix refused to let him snatch it away, flapping its small wings fiercely to protect the jade pendant, angrily chirping… Amidst the commotion between the dragon and the phoenix, Long Ling accidentally plucked out a feather from Little Phoenix.

 

Though “plucked out” might be an overstatement; the feather might have fallen out on its own, but it just so happened that Long Ling grabbed it from among Little Phoenix’s feathers.

 

Little Phoenix: “…”

 

Long Ling: “…”

 

After a moment, the last true dragon in the world was extremely pitiful, chased all the way by an enraged little Phoenix.

 

“Chirp!!”

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Chapter 36: Cold-blooded and Merciless

 

Pheonix lay motionless on the bed, feeling utterly despondent at the thought of possibly becoming a bald bird, with no hope left for the future.

 

He closed himself off, feeling hopeless, beyond comfort from anyone.

 

Long Ling looked at Pheonix, who buried himself under the blanket, and struggled hard not to laugh. He gently nudged him.

 

“Pheonix.”

 

Su Muluo remained silent.

 

Long Ling nudged him again. “Don’t bury yourself in the blanket, it’ll be uncomfortable.”

 

Su Muluo still didn’t respond.

 

After a moment of thought, Long Ling set aside the dozen or so feathers he had collected and lay down beside his Pheonix.

 

Feeling the bed sink slightly, Su Muluo immediately wrapped himself tighter in the blanket, withdrawing further into himself, unwilling to let Long Ling get close.

 

Long Ling looked at this bundle of Pheonix, his lips curling slightly. He thought how cute Pheonix looked and wanted to …

 

But he kept a straight face and said seriously, “It’s just a few more feathers shedding. Pheonix, did you forget you’re in molting season? The feathers that fall out now will grow back soon.”

 

Upon hearing this, the lump in front of him moved slightly under the blanket.

 

Long Ling reached out and embraced the bundle of Pheonix, coaxing gently, “Would Pheonix like to transform back and take a look? I’m sure you’ve grown many new feathers, still as beautiful as ever.”

 

“…,” Su Muluo slowly peeked out from under the blanket, giving him a glance.

 

The next moment, a snowy white bird landed on the bed, not in the small form of Pheonix, but a bird so large it almost covered half the bed, its pristine feathers glowing, its tail feathers like a winding Milky Way dotted with tiny golden sparkles.

 

This was Pheonix’s adult form. Long Ling was momentarily stunned by its beauty, almost reaching out to touch the silky soft feathers… Thankfully, he restrained himself and avoided being pecked by Pheonix.

 

“Pheonix looks so beautiful,” Long Ling blinked his eyes and said, “No other bird compares to Pheonix’s beauty.”

 

Pheonix tilted his head slightly, feeling a bit proud to hear such compliments, then preened his feathers.

 

Though every time he molted, he feared he would go bald, in reality, his feathers were lush and thick. Losing just a dozen feathers wouldn’t make him look bald at all.

 

And just as Long Ling said, he was indeed in molting season, and soon enough, Pheonix discovered he had grown many new fluffy feathers, instantly cheering up.

 

Then he pecked lightly on Long Ling’s face.

 

Long Ling: “…”

 

It took him a moment to realize Pheonix was teasing him. Immediately, he boldly seized the opportunity, “I want Pheonix to transform into a human, teasing me like that!”

 

That would be more like teasing!

 

Pheonix glanced at him, transformed back into human form, and ignored him.

 

Long Ling was not pleased. Last time, their teasing was interrupted by Lin Chengcheng, and just now, that teasing felt like being pecked… But now wasn’t the time to be sulking. Rather than teasing each other affectionately, he was more concerned about Pheonix’s condition.

 

“Are you still sleepy now?” Long Ling asked, “Do you want to sleep a bit longer, or eat something?”

 

Su Muluo shook his head and asked, “Where are my feathers?”

 

Long Ling brought over the dozen feathers placed on the bedside.

 

Su Muluo carefully picked up the feathers, a bit unhappy. “How could I shed so many feathers at once?”

 

Although they can grow back, losing so many feathers at once was really frightening!

 

Long Ling asked, “Is it because of your bird lineage? Or is it because of that phoenix relic here?”

 

As Pheonix neatly arranged his feathers and wrapped them in cloth, Long Ling quietly stole some feathers, specifically picking out the most beautiful ones, and snuck them away from under Pheonix’s nose.

 

Su Muluo seemed oblivious to his little antics and said, “It’s possible… but why would my reaction be so strong?”

 

He knew he would have a reaction to that phoenix relic, as it carried the aura of his kin, but he hadn’t expected such a strong response, which felt off.

 

With these thoughts, Su Muluo couldn’t help but wonder, “Could it be that the phoenix relic belongs to someone from my… previous life?”

 

Long Ling met his gaze and said, “There’s another possibility—it belongs to the phoenix itself.”

 

“…,” Su Muluo remained silent, deep in thought.

 

While he pondered, Long Ling maintained a poker face and stealthily plucked another feather.

 

Su Muluo immediately slapped his hand away, saying, “No more for you!”

 

He had stolen all the nice feathers!

 

Already, who knows how many he’d taken!

 

Long Ling obediently said, “Oh,” and then swiftly nabbed another.

 

Su Muluo: Tsk.

 

He quickly gathered the remaining feathers and declared, “Anyway, let’s go ask the bird clan people first.”

 

Long Ling nodded, happily slipping his hand into his pocket to feel the soft feathers.

 

With the ones he had collected earlier, he now had ten.

 

Like a mischievous dragon in stories who loved collecting shiny treasures, Long Ling enjoyed gathering feathers from his Pheonix. Those soft, pristine feathers, imbued with the essence of his Pheonix, were more beautiful than any gold or jewels.

 

If Pheonix shed a few more times, he’d have a little treasure trove!

 

Long Ling envisioned this happily, though he certainly wouldn’t let Pheonix catch wind of his thoughts. If his Pheonix found out, he’d probably pluck him bare.

 

The two of them left and returned to the Lin Tower where several senior bird clan members were gathered around a round table, looking extremely uneasy.

 

“Mr. Su!”

 

Feng Xuan had just returned to his original form, and seeing Su Muluo safe and sound, he stood up in joy and asked, “Are you okay now?”

 

Not long ago, he heard the news that Su Muluo unexpectedly fell unconscious, seemingly related to their bird clan, which angered Long Ling beside him… Hence, everyone dared not do anything and nervously awaited here, fearing Su Muluo would really be in trouble, and his companion might wipe out their entire bird clan in anger.

 

Fortunately, Su Muluo was fine, and he didn’t blame the bird clan at all, saying, “Sorry for worrying you all. It was just my boyfriend’s bad attitude that scared you.”

 

Previously, Long Ling mistakenly thought that the avian clan was targeting him, nearly stunning those bird demons into fainting on the spot. Although he knew his dragon was just too worried about him and had reserved some strength during the intimidation, he still felt the need to apologize.

 

“No, no, no, it was our fault that you felt unwell right after arriving in our territory,” Feng Xuan said, “Do you feel any better now? The avian clan has skilled healers who could take a look at you.”

 

Su Muluo shook his head, declining the offer. He continued, “I have a question for you.”

 

Feng Xuan invited him and Long Ling to sit down, saying, “Please go ahead. We will answer anything we know.”

 

Su Muluo asked, “You mentioned earlier that the Phoenix relic was in the hands of the Elder Chief, but is it possible that it’s actually here?”

 

Upon hearing this question, everyone around the round table exchanged glances, unsure of how to respond.

 

“Well… I think it’s unlikely,” Feng Xuan replied. “If it were here, we wouldn’t have trouble finding it.”

 

Su Muluo persisted, “None of you have seen the relic. Perhaps it’s hidden somewhere here?”

 

Feng Xuan pondered for a moment before shaking his head. “You have a point. However, this area isn’t where the avian clan used to reside. We split from them with the Elder Chief, bringing some of our people here to live. Even before that, the Phoenix relic was already missing.”

 

“There’s another thing I mentioned earlier. Only the clan leader and elders know about the Phoenix relic’s existence, and normally, it’s guarded solely by the clan leader. The elders are not authorized to see it.”

 

“When Feng Hen just left the avian clan, the Elder Chief declared the relic missing. But as I mentioned, as an elder, he shouldn’t have seen the relic. If he never saw it, how would he know it was missing?” Feng Xuan explained. “So, since then, I’ve suspected that he might have stolen the Phoenix relic and framed Feng Hen, even killing him, to forever possess the relic.”

 

Upon hearing this, Su Muluo pondered silently, “In that case, I must meet this Elder Chief.”

 

He could tell from Feng Xuan’s expression that he wasn’t lying. This person hadn’t deceived him.

 

Aside from whether the Phoenix relic was here, even if it were, Su Muluo didn’t know what it looked like and couldn’t possibly find it.

 

Therefore, he had to see the Elder Chief because only he was most likely to have seen or even possessed the Phoenix relic.

 

Additionally, there was another point that Su Muluo found very concerning—this place used to be on the edge of the avian clan’s territory, several kilometers away from the Elder Chief’s domain. If the Phoenix relic truly was in the Elder Chief’s possession, it meant that despite the distance, he was somehow affected by the relic.

 

The closer he got to it, the stronger the effect might be. This indicated a profoundly strong connection between him and the relic… Suddenly, an idea popped into Su Muluo’s mind.

 

Did the Phoenix, entrusted to the avian clan leader all those years ago, foresee this day?

 

Was it intended for him to retrieve the relic and uncover the secrets it held?

 

As Su Muluo fell into silence, one of the avian clan members beside him couldn’t help but speak up, “But the Elder Chief is incredibly powerful. We’re not ready to confront them in battle… If you go now, it’ll be hard to come back unscathed.”

 

They had only heard from Feng Xuan that Su Muluo and Long Ling were strong, but they weren’t sure how powerful these two really were. Feng Xuan had never mentioned his own strength, leading them to speculate that this gentleman might not want to boast and had kept it quiet for safety, not informing their own clan members.

 

Su Muluo said, “Don’t worry, I’ll be fine.”

 

Yet when the other avian clan members heard his words, they weren’t reassured. Instead, they exchanged glances with Feng Xuan, urging him to talk to the two gentlemen again and give them some time to consider their impulsiveness.

 

Feng Xuan didn’t bother with them. He knew how powerful Su Muluo was and knew that this gentleman had his own goals for coming to their avian clan, so there was no point in intervening with his eyesight.

 

“In that case, let me lead the way,” Feng Xuan said. “This is still a few kilometers away from the Elder Chief’s place and not easily accessible.”

 

Su Muluo was about to agree when Long Ling next to him

 

Su Muluo remained silent.

 

Su Muluo saw from his expression that he had something to say to himself. He said to Feng Xuan, “Can we wait? I want to discuss with my boyfriend.”

 

Feng Xuan certainly wouldn’t object, so Su Muluo and Long Ling went out.

 

Outside the attic, Long Ling said, “The Phoenix shouldn’t come with us. It should stay here. Let me go instead.”

 

Su Muluo asked, puzzled, “Why?”

 

Before the sound of his voice fell, he understood Long Ling’s meaning.

 

If the Elder Chief really had the Phoenix relic, he would be affected here, and the closer he got there, the greater the impact would be.

 

Now he was just feeling drowsy and shedding feathers, but when he really got there, who knew what would happen…

 

But he also didn’t want to separate from his dragon, nor did he want to let his dragon go there alone.

 

Su Muluo said nothing, just blinked and looked at Long Ling.

 

Long Ling was very firm and resolute, saying, “No, the Phoenix stays here. I’ll bring back the relic for you.”

 

It was safer here than over there, even if his Phoenix was affected by the relic, there would be no danger. When it came to the safety of the Phoenix, he would never easily compromise.

 

Su Muluo grabbed his clothes and shook them lightly, with eyes like a pleading puppy.

 

Long Ling said stubbornly, “I said no, even if the Phoenix is mine, it’s useless.”

 

Unmoved, very unfeeling.

 

Su Muluo: “…”

 

Su Muluo was silent for a few seconds, then suddenly changed back to his original form.

 

A soft, fluffy little Phoenix with puffed feathers landed in Long Ling’s palm, raised its head, and chirped at him.

 

Long Ling said, “No, I’m not saying it a third time.”

 

Cold and heartless, without any room for compromise.

 

Little Phoenix: “…Chirp.”

 

It lay limp, its feathers not as fluffy anymore.

 

Want to go.

 

Looking very aggrieved.

 

Long Ling: “…………”

 

After a moment, with a fluffy little Phoenix in his pocket, Long Ling said to Feng Xuan in a very cold and hard manner, “Let’s go, let’s leave now.”

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Chapter 35: Closed Off

 

The pillow still held some warmth, but Long Ling was nowhere to be seen. At that moment, Su Muluo’s mind was nearly blank.

 

The despair and pain from the dream were like a cold, sticky snake coiling around him. His heart pounded uncontrollably, almost suffocating him with intense unease.

 

Where had his dragon gone?

 

Why wasn’t he by his side?

 

Su Muluo got up, desperate to find Long Ling. He felt like he was suffocating under the weight of his anxiety and fear.

 

Just then, the door to the room opened, and Long Ling appeared in the doorway. Seeing that his Phoenix was awake, he was first surprised, then quickly walked over.

 

“Phoenix, why did you get out of bed without shoes?”

 

Long Ling took in Su Muluo’s expression and furrowed his brow, realizing that his departure had made his Phoenix anxious.

 

He was about to soothe him with gentle words and explain where he had been when Su Muluo suddenly embraced him.

 

Long Ling: “……”

 

In the chilly night, his Phoenix was only wearing a thin garment, silently burying his soft face into his shoulder, seeking warmth.

 

This kind of dependence was heart-melting but also felt a bit off. Long Ling’s hand moved to stroke Phoenix’s slender back, noticing that his Phoenix was trembling slightly.

 

Immediately, Long Ling felt an intense pang of sympathy. He gently patted Su Muluo’s back and whispered softly in his ear, “I didn’t leave. I just went out for a bit, but I’m back now. Don’t be afraid.”

 

Su Muluo remained silent, keeping his face buried in Long Ling’s shoulder, unmoving. Long Ling’s embrace was wide and strong, and he could feel himself enveloped by his dragon’s presence—a very tangible warmth.

 

This warmth gradually eased all the restlessness and anxiety in his heart, calming his rapid heartbeat, making him feel like his soul had returned to his body, and he was alive again.

 

Long Ling stroked Su Muluo’s hair and whispered comforting words. After a while, he felt his Phoenix’s body relax bit by bit, and he sighed in relief.

 

At the same time, a question arose in his mind.

 

Why did his Phoenix react so strongly?

 

The look just now clearly showed he was too scared to speak… but what had happened to make his Phoenix so frightened?

 

“Phoenix,” Long Ling carried Su Muluo back to bed, pulling the soft blanket over him, “What happened? Did you have a nightmare?”

 

Su Muluo didn’t speak, just looked up at him with wide eyes.

 

His dark eyes, like gemstones submerged in cold water, were stunningly beautiful even in the night. But as he quietly looked at his dragon, there was an unspoken sense of grievance.

 

Long Ling fell silent, feeling that in Phoenix’s eyes, he might seem like a scoundrel who went out to seek pleasure in the dead of night, leaving his beautiful Phoenix at home, completely ignoring him. He felt both heartbroken and guilty, saying, “I won’t leave Phoenix alone again. It was my mistake this time. I promise that Phoenix will see me every time he opens his eyes from now on, okay?”

 

“…… It’s not your fault,” Su Muluo gently shook his head and said softly, “I just had a nightmare.”

 

Long Ling had an intuition that the dream wasn’t simple. He gathered Phoenix’s slender fingers in his hand and said gently, “What was the dream about?”

 

Su Muluo didn’t respond.

 

He no longer wanted to recall the contents of the nightmare or the heart-wrenching pain of losing the most important person in the dream.

 

Su Muluo silently snuggled into Long Ling’s chest, thought for a moment, and then transformed back.

 

A soft little phoenix landed on Long Ling’s chest, silent, trying to burrow into his clothes.

 

But because the clothes were soft and not easy to penetrate, the little phoenix got stuck halfway through, wriggling… and then stopped moving.

 

Long Ling: “!”

 

So cute!

 

He was overwhelmed by the cuteness!

 

He gently cupped the little phoenix in his hands.

 

The little phoenix wasn’t too pleased. Its feathers were messy and even puffed up more. It lowered its head to tidy its beautiful feathers and looked around.

 

Although it had lost quite a few feathers over the past days, it had also grown many new ones. And perhaps it was Long Ling’s illusion, but those new feathers seemed more beautiful and shinier than the old ones.

 

The dragon and the phoenix gazed at each other for a few seconds. The little phoenix chirped.

 

Time to sleep.

 

Long Ling’s eyes showed a smile. He lay down, gently placed his phoenix on the bed, and transformed back into the black dragon.

 

Just like before, he wrapped his phoenix in his embrace. The little phoenix curled up on him and slowly fell asleep.

 

The next morning, Su Muluo opened his eyes.

 

The hotel room was dim. He was nestled in a man’s chest, the man’s arm dr4p3d around his waist, holding him close.

 

Su Muluo remained silent, then looked up to meet the man’s dark golden eyes.

 

Long Ling smiled slightly and said, “Phoenix, good morning.”

 

“……”

 

Su Muluo looked down lazily, as if nothing had happened, and continued to doze.

 

Long Ling was momentarily stunned, then a wave of uncontrollable joy surged in his heart. He rubbed his face against Su Muluo’s, saying in a sticky voice, “Phoenix, aren’t you going to push me away?”

 

Su Muluo remained silent.

 

Long Ling’s long fingers buried themselves in Su Muluo’s hair, his voice deep and laced with amusement, “From now on, I’ll hug Phoenix to sleep every night. Phoenix isn’t allowed to refuse.”

 

Su Muluo still didn’t say anything.

 

Long Ling was almost overwhelmed with happiness, even wanting to spin around while holding his Phoenix. But seeing that Phoenix was still sleepy, he gently stroked his back and asked, “Phoenix, what did you dream about last night? Can you tell me?”

 

Su Muluo slowly lifted his gaze to glance at him, then buried his head again.

 

What he had dreamed about last night… was his dragon, covered in blood, lying in his arms with an uncertain fate.

 

The dream had been so vivid, it felt as though it had actually happened. Even now, remembering it left him with lingering fear.

 

Had he really lost, or nearly lost, his dragon thousands of years ago?

 

Was the wound on his dragon’s abdomen left from then?

 

Su Muluo remained silent, but his heart was tightly constricted, filled with a tearing pain.

 

He remembered there was a strange man beside him at that time. He didn’t know who that man was, but instinctively, he felt disgust.

 

Did that man hurt his dragon? Why hadn’t he been able to stop it or protect his dragon back then?

 

…He was truly useless.

 

The room was quiet. Long Ling looked down and saw his Phoenix silently clenching his fingers, the tips whitening from the force.

 

His gaze darkened slightly as he held Su Muluo’s hand, his knuckles pressing firmly against those slender fingers, their hands locked together.

 

“Alright, I won’t ask anymore,” Long Ling said softly, “Don’t think about it anymore. It’s all in the past. There’s no need for us to dwell on it.”

 

“I won’t leave Phoenix again, not even for a step. So just focus on me.”

 

Su Muluo looked up at those dark golden eyes filled with gentle affection, remained silent for a while, and softly murmured, “Mm.”

 

As long as his dragon was still by his side now, that was enough.

 

Phoenix nestled deeper into the warmth of the man’s embrace, thinking.

 

He would never let his dragon get hurt like that again.

 

……

 

Lin Chengcheng noticed that something seemed off about his boss and his boyfriend today.

 

Although they were still walking together as usual and there was no particularly unusual behavior between them… something just seemed wrong.

 

Lin Chengcheng was walking through the forest with a black cat, pondering this, and covertly observing the couple ahead.

 

He knew his boss’s boyfriend was particularly fond of clinging to his boss, never leaving his side, and his boss enjoyed the clinginess. Their relationship had always been very close.

 

But now, watching them still inseparable, he felt their aura seemed to have changed somehow… it seemed more subtle, more ambiguous?

 

It was as if nothing had changed, but everything had… making people blush just by looking.

 

“What’s going on?” Lin Chengcheng couldn’t help but ask the black cat, “Elder, do you know what’s up with them?”

 

Feng Xuan shook his head and chuckled, “Young master is still too young. You’ll understand when you grow up.”

 

Lin Chengcheng: “……”

 

That was essentially saying nothing.

 

Meanwhile, Su Muluo overheard Lin Chengcheng and Feng Xuan’s conversation but didn’t point it out. Instead, he glanced at Long Ling beside him.

 

Long Ling immediately looked hopeful and said, “Does Phoenix want a hug?”

 

Su Muluo replied, “I don’t need a hug from you.”

 

Long Ling responded with a simple “oh,” reached out to take his hand, and Su Muluo didn’t pull away, allowing him to hold it.

 

Long Ling then smiled with pleasure, thinking how adorable his Phoenix was today.

 

The fact that Phoenix allowed him to hold him while sleeping, let him change his clothes in the morning, and accepted all his affectionate gestures without refusal, made him happy.

 

He really liked Phoenix.

 

However, amid his joy, he also wondered about the dream Su Muluo had last night. His Phoenix had had fragmented dreams about the past before, and last night was probably similar.

 

But this time, it was likely not a good dream.

 

Long Ling held his Phoenix’s hand, watching his beautiful profile, lost in thought.

 

After a while, he would still need to ask Fenghuang about it… However, it seemed that Fenghuang hadn’t inquired about why he went out last night.

 

Although he wanted to give Fenghuang a surprise, if Fenghuang asked later, it was better to tell him the truth.

 

Half an hour later, a small house appeared among the layers of dense forest. As they rounded the house, a sprawling settlement of the Bird clan came into view.

 

Feng Xuan said, “We’ve arrived.”

 

This morning, guided by Feng Xuan, they had taken a flight to another city, transferred to a bus, and then walked for several hours through the mountains, finally arriving at the Bird clan’s territory.

 

The area was nestled deep in the mountains and forests, where the Bird clan had lived for a thousand years. Most of the houses were built with wood, intertwined with vines and covered by leaves, creating a simple yet warm and inviting scene.

 

Feng Xuan’s message had been delivered earlier, and some members of the Bird clan were already waiting at the entrance.

 

They first bowed respectfully to Lin Chengcheng and then turned to Su Muluo. When their gazes landed on his face, there was a clear expression of awe in their eyes.

 

Long Ling narrowed his eyes slightly, and the Bird clan members immediately felt a surge of fear. They quickly composed themselves and, with even greater respect, said, “Thank you, sirs, for returning our young master and elder. However, it is inconvenient to speak here. Please follow us.”

 

As they walked, Lin Chengcheng couldn’t help but look around in awe. This was his first time at the Bird clan’s place, and he found everything to be novel. However, he was also worried if there were any people from the Grand Elder’s faction here, so he voiced his concern.

 

Feng Xuan reassured him, “Don’t worry. The Bird clan has now split into two factions. The Grand Elder’s faction is several kilometers to the east, and we have several high-grade magical barriers here. Even the Grand Elder would find it difficult to get through.”

 

He paused and added, “The people here have come because of your father and are willing to follow you.”

 

Lin Chengcheng was taken aback. He hadn’t fully realized the responsibility of being the tribe leader until he heard Feng Xuan’s words. A profound feeling welled up inside him.

 

The Bird clan’s territory was built around Lin Chengcheng. At first glance, the entrance resembled a small village, but as one walked inside, it became clear that the full scope was impossible to grasp.

 

After walking a bit longer, they finally reached their destination—the highest area of the Bird clan’s buildings.

 

“Please wait here for a moment, sirs, and young master,” Feng Xuan said. “I need to return to my body. It might take some time.”

 

Su Muluo didn’t respond, but Long Ling said, “That’s fine.”

 

Soon, Bird clan members took Feng Xuan, who was in black cat form, away and invited Su Muluo and the others to sit, serving them with a variety of exquisite tea and snacks.

 

Although Lin Chengcheng had already had breakfast, the aroma of the snacks made him hungry again. He took a bite and his eyes lit up, “Delicious!”

 

Long Ling picked a piece of pastry and offered it to Phoenix’s mouth, “Do you want some, Phoenix?”

 

To avoid Lin Chengcheng hearing the word “Phoenix,” the question was asked in a lowered voice. However, even though it was addressed to Su Muluo, he seemed not to have heard it. He kept his head down and remained silent.

 

Long Ling frowned. He had noticed something odd about his Phoenix after entering the Bird clan’s territory.

 

Could it be that the Bird clan members had done something to his Phoenix?

 

“What’s wrong?” Long Ling asked, holding Su Muluo’s shoulder. “Phoenix, open your eyes and look at me.”

 

“…” Su Muluo reluctantly lifted his eyelids and mumbled, “A little sleepy…”

 

Long Ling’s eyes grew cold, and he immediately turned his gaze to the Bird clan members waiting nearby. His icy stare made them, who had only minor demon powers, collapse to the ground, trembling uncontrollably with fear.

 

Lin Chengcheng, who was chewing on a piece of pastry, froze in place. Although he wasn’t directly affected, he could sense a heavy, oppressive force in the air, leaving him momentarily immobilized and struggling to breathe.

 

At this moment, Su Muluo grasped Long Ling’s sleeve and weakly said, “It’s not their fault… Don’t scare them.”

 

He had only started feeling sleepy after arriving at the Bird clan’s territory, but it wasn’t because the people here had done something to him—it was an issue with himself.

 

Something here seemed to be affecting him… Could it be that Phoenix relic?

 

Su Muluo wanted to understand it all, but his mind was foggy, unable to think clearly. Leaning on Long Ling, he mustered his remaining consciousness and said, “I’m going to sleep… Don’t blame them.”

 

Long Ling fell silent, holding his Phoenix close, suppressing his demonic aura, and instructed the Bird clan members, “Prepare a room for us. No one is allowed to disturb us until we come out.”

 

Those few people of the bird clan nodded repeatedly as if they had narrowly escaped death. Moments later, Long Ling carried his phoenix and entered a gorgeously decorated room.

 

At this moment, there were only the two of them in the room. Long Ling gently placed Su Muluo on the bed, and as soon as he released his hand, a feather fell from his palm.

 

“…”

 

Silently, he picked up the feather and held Su Muluo’s hand, wanting to stay by his side. In his sleep, Su Muluo also held onto his arm and gently rubbed against it.

 

Then a few more feathers fell.

 

Long Ling paused his motion of stroking Su Muluo’s hair, shocked as he watched several feathers fall onto the bed. Soon, a few more followed.

 

—Su Muluo had only been asleep for a short while, waking up again after just a few hours.

 

He opened his eyes, still feeling drowsy, his mind a bit foggy… Then he saw countless feathers under him, while Long Ling silently tidied up beside him, trying to arrange them neatly.

 

As he arranged them, he even started playing a stacking game.

 

Su Muluo: “…”

 

Su Muluo quietly watched his dragon, and when Long Ling met his gaze, he felt a pang in his heart, immediately putting down the feathers and raising his hands innocently, saying, “It wasn’t me.”

 

Su Muluo remained silent.

 

“Really,” Long Ling emphasized, “these are all from the phoenix while it was sleeping. I didn’t touch any of them.”

 

After saying this, he saw his phoenix looking increasingly resentful. He thought for a moment and added consolingly, “But don’t worry, Phoenix, it’s not that many. I counted, only seventeen.”

 

Before he finished speaking, he watched helplessly as another feather fell from his phoenix.

 

“Ah, now it’s eighteen.”

 

Su Muluo: “…………”

 

Without a word, he pulled the blanket over his head, effectively shutting himself in.

 

Straight into self-isolation.

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Chapter 34: Life and Death Uncertain

 

A few minutes later, Lin Chengcheng knocked on Su Muluo’s door and saw Su Muluo and Long Ling walking out, one after the other. 

 

Su Muluo’s expression was calm, while Long Ling seemed shrouded in black mist, his dark golden eyes casting a cold glance at Lin Chengcheng.

 

Lin Chengcheng: “…”

 

For some reason, he suddenly felt as if his life was about to end, and he wouldn’t survive the night.

 

“What’s wrong?” Su Muluo asked gently. “It seems there are no traces of demonic energy around.”

 

“No, no, no, there really is a monster, right in my room!”

 

Lin Chengcheng quickly led Su Muluo and Long Ling to his room, carefully pushing open the partially closed door. Inside, everything was quiet, with only a black cat lying on the bed.

 

The black cat was Lin Chengcheng’s pet named Doumi. To keep his cat with him, he had arranged for pet transport. Although he had enjoyed Doumi’s company during the day, at this moment, Lin Chengcheng was avoiding it as if it were a deadly serpent.

 

Su Muluo met the black cat’s jet-black eyes and raised an eyebrow slightly.

 

“Who are you?”

 

The black cat stood up from the bed. After a few seconds of silence, it spoke in a man’s voice: “We’ve met before. I am Feng Xuan, the elder of the bird tribe.”

 

For a moment, Su Muluo thought he had misheard and asked, “What?”

 

The black cat cleared its throat and said, “Although it sounds surprising, I am indeed Feng Xuan.”

 

“I am not dead. What was killed was only a clone of mine. My main body is still in a deep slumber with the bird tribe. What you see now is a fragment of my clone’s soul.”

 

“I anticipated that I might encounter danger before coming to Lin City, so I set up this secret method in advance. Now it seems that my prediction has indeed come true.”

 

The voice was exactly the same as Feng Xuan’s. Su Muluo asked, “So how did you attach yourself to this cat?”

 

Feng Xuan sighed and said, “That day, Muge poisoned my tea with the bird tribe’s most toxic poison, killing me in the room. Fortunately, the secret method I set up in advance protected my clone’s soul, allowing it to attach to this cat without Muge noticing.”

 

“Later, when I met the young master, I followed him. However, in that state, I couldn’t do anything. To be able to speak to you, I had no choice but to occupy this cat’s body.”

 

“Wait, wait, wait!” Lin Chengcheng said, “Can you leave this cat’s body? This is my cat!”

 

Feng Xuan reassured him, “Young master, don’t worry. Once I return to the bird tribe, I will return to my original form and will no longer need to occupy this cat’s body.”

 

Lin Chengcheng then breathed a sigh of relief. He had heard Su Muluo mention the name “Feng Xuan” before and knew that he was affiliated with Su Muluo’s father, so he had a certain degree of goodwill towards him.

 

However, Su Muluo did not fully trust the black cat and asked him a few more questions about their conversation when Feng Xuan visited the café. Once the answers were consistent, he was convinced that this was indeed the real elder of the bird tribe.

 

“By the way, there’s something I need to tell you,” Su Muluo said, now certain that the black cat was Feng Xuan. “Last time at the Bureau of Extraordinary Beings, I saw Muge holding a relic of Feng Hen, a round stone resembling an eyeball.”

 

Upon hearing this, although still in the form of a cat, Feng Xuan’s anger was evident: “Indeed, the eyes of Feng Hen are in their hands. They must be involved in Feng Hen’s death back then!”

 

Lin Chengcheng’s expression changed, and Feng Xuan continued, “Feng Hen died mysteriously in the ice prison, and his body was incomplete when buried. I suspected the Great Elder was responsible for his death. However, their actions were flawless and used their power to obfuscate the truth, making it impossible to investigate… Now that Feng Hen’s eyes are actually in their possession, it’s clear evidence!”

 

Su Muluo said, “But Muge took it out openly, and it doesn’t seem like he’s afraid of being discovered.”

 

“Isn’t it because he colluded with the Great Elder’s forces!” Feng Xuan gritted his teeth and said angrily, “They won’t be smug for long. And as for Muge, I took in this scoundrel for years, treating him like my own son. I didn’t expect him to be untrustworthy… When I return to the clan, I will definitely have to personally deal with this traitor!”

 

“W-well, do you know about my father’s past?” Lin Chengcheng couldn’t help but speak up. “He and my mother…”

 

Upon hearing this, Feng Xuan looked at him, and his previously furious expression gradually softened into a gentler one.

 

“Your father actually had his own difficulties,” Feng Xuan said. “Fifty years ago, your grandfather died unexpectedly, and your father, though young, had to take on the role of clan leader. At that time, the Great Elder held all the power in the clan and forced your father to marry his daughter, only to further seize control of the bird clan’s power.”

 

“Later, the father and daughter caused havoc in the clan, disturbing the entire bird clan. Although your father tried to stop them, he was powerless. It was during that time that he met your mother.”

 

“Your mother was a gentle human woman. If it weren’t for the Great Elder’s coercion, your father would have likely married her and spent his life with her… Unfortunately, the Great Elder’s daughter later discovered your father’s feelings for her.”

 

When Feng Xuan spoke up to this point, his tone carried clear disgust. “That woman, despite keeping several lovers of her own outside, accused your father of being unfaithful. Left with no other choice, your father had to flee with your mother… When they were caught again, only your father remained.”

 

The rest of the story was known to everyone. Feng Hen had died in the ice prison for no apparent reason, and his death ignited the bloodiness and hatred of another faction in the bird clan, uniting them to resist the Great Elder’s control.

 

Lin Chengcheng listened in a daze, and Feng Xuan sighed again. “In fact, your mother never knew about your father’s identity from the beginning to the end. Your father intended to inform your mother of everything after overthrowing the Great Elder and formally marry her as his wife according to clan customs, but…”

 

But he never had the chance.

 

After Feng Xuan finished speaking, Lin Chengcheng remained silent for a long time before finally saying softly, “I suddenly… don’t really want to apologize to that woman anymore.”

 

One of his goals in returning to the bird clan was to apologize to his father’s wife. At first, he thought this woman was a victim of his father and mother’s romance… but now it seemed that wasn’t the case at all.

 

Feng Xuan sneered. “Apologize to her? Does she deserve it! Not to mention that your father’s death was related to her, but even after marrying your father, the very next day, she brought her lovers in front of him—how arrogant! She practically trampled on your father’s dignity!”

 

“Moreover, your father never wanted to marry her; it was entirely forced by the Great Elder! From start to finish, he was just a pawn in the power struggle between the father and daughter!” Feng Xuan’s anger grew as he spoke, and his words were full of hatred. “I even suspected that your grandfather’s death was related to that father and daughter duo. I only hate that the Great Elder was too powerful; even if I had suspicions, I couldn’t investigate or act on them… I was too useless!”

 

“No, you’ve already helped my father and me a lot!” Lin Chengcheng said. “Without you, I wouldn’t know about these past events, and I wouldn’t have anyone to rely on in the bird clan.”

 

After hearing this, Feng Xuan sighed and said, “Rest assured, Young Master. I’ve sent out word to our people. When we return to the bird clan, someone will come to meet you… After so many years, the Great Elder’s faction can’t do much to us for now.”

 

Su Muluo listened quietly and then asked, “How powerful is the Great Elder?”

 

Feng Xuan looked at him with respect and said, “He is an eight-hundred-year-old demon, while your grandfather had seven hundred years of demonic power. Initially, this shouldn’t have allowed the Great Elder to be so arrogant, but when your grandfather passed away, Feng Hen was only three hundred years old and could not contend with the Great Elder, which led to the current situation.”

 

Su Muluo nodded slightly and said, “I see.”

 

His tone was calm, yet it stirred something deep inside Feng Xuan, bringing about an uncontrollable joy.

 

An eight-hundred-year-old demon is among the strongest in today’s demon world. Anyone would be shocked by this, yet the person before him showed no reaction, as if eight hundred years meant nothing in his presence.

 

It is well-known among demons that a difference of a hundred years is significant, two hundred years is a chasm, and three hundred years is like comparing humans to ants, with destruction being as easy as a flick of the finger… Among the three remaining thousand-year-old demons in the world, the strongest one is over a thousand one hundred years old, which is three hundred years more than the Great Elder.

 

This person is indeed one of the three thousand-year-old demons; the bird clan is truly saved this time!

 

Feng Xuan was momentarily overwhelmed with joy, not knowing that Su Muluo was not just an ordinary thousand-year-old demon but a phoenix nearing the level of a divine being. His demonic power could no longer be measured simply by years… Moreover, if it were to be calculated, he would have at least five thousand years of demonic power.

 

After all, beings like phoenixes and dragons, being close to divine entities, can cultivate even within their eggs by absorbing the essence of heaven and earth. It is only after hatching that they gain clearer intelligence and are truly born into the world.

 

Fortunately for Feng Xuan, he was unaware of this; otherwise, he might have passed out from sheer excitement.

 

“Sir, the phoenix relic you are looking for might also be in the possession of the Great Elder.”

 

Earlier, when Feng Xuan was with Lin Chengcheng, he had heard their conversation and knew that Su Muluo was searching for the relics of the phoenix clan. He now took the initiative to bring it up.

 

“That relic went missing when Feng Hen fled the clan, and the Great Elder used it as an excuse to label him as a traitor. But I know Feng Hen; he would never steal that relic because it is not only a phoenix clan relic but also something that the bird clan’s leaders are sworn to protect.”

 

Su Muluo asked, “Do you know what that phoenix relic actually is?”

 

Feng Xuan shook his head. “Only the past clan leaders know what it is, but as an elder of the bird clan, I do know its origins.”

 

“It is said that over five thousand years ago, the bird clan faced a great catastrophe. Thanks to the protection of the phoenix clan, the entire bird clan was spared.”

 

“Later, the phoenix clan’s leader entrusted something to the bird clan, saying it would be taken back many years later. In gratitude for saving their lives, the bird clan’s leader vowed to guard this item for generations until the phoenix came to reclaim it.”

 

“And then?” Lin Chengcheng asked with great curiosity. “Why is the item still with the bird clan? Did the phoenix never come to retrieve it?”

 

Feng Xuan said, “This is the most regrettable part because shortly after, the phoenix clan was destroyed by the natural order… The item then became a relic of the phoenix clan, remaining forever in the bird clan.”

 

When Su Muluo heard this, he lowered his eyelashes, hiding the enigmatic expression in his eyes.

 

At that moment, his hand was gently held by someone else, the warmth of the grip enveloping his fingers. Su Muluo looked up and met Long Ling’s focused and tender gaze.

 

“……”

 

He slightly curved his lips and smiled at his dragon.

 

On the other side, Lin Chengcheng let out a sigh and said regretfully, “So there are no more phoenixes now. I was hoping to have the fortune of seeing one someday.”

 

Feng Xuan replied, “To be honest, with your strength, even if there were phoenixes, you would still be unable to meet them.”

 

Lin Chengcheng: “……” How very real.

 

Feng Xuan continued, “Although the phoenix clan was wiped out, the bird clan leader at that time still remembered the phoenixes’ kindness. He set a clan rule, designating that phoenix relic as the bird clan’s supreme treasure. It was decreed that the bird clan leader must protect this treasure for life, not privately possess it, or disclose its existence. Anyone who privately possesses or discloses it would be executed, and their family would be expelled from the bird clan. This is why only the clan leader and elders knew about the existence of that phoenix relic later on.”

 

He reminisced for a moment and added, “Actually, there was one final rule in the clan regulations. If a descendant of the phoenix came to retrieve the relic and could recognize it, then that descendant would be allowed to take the relic away… but back then, since the entire phoenix clan was annihilated, where would the descendants come from?”

 

Lin Chengcheng shook his head with a hint of sadness, while Su Muluo calmly said, “So, after Feng Hen’s incident, the phoenix relic disappeared, and it’s possible that it’s in the hands of the Great Elder?”

 

Feng Xuan confirmed, “Yes, both Feng Hen and the old clan leader strictly adhered to their duties and protected the relic. Only the Great Elder had shown repeated signs of coveting the relic, so he is the most suspicious.”

 

Su Muluo nodded and said, “I understand.”

 

Since it was getting late, and he had a general understanding of the phoenix relic, he thought Feng Xuan might still have something to say to Lin Chengcheng, so he and Long Ling went back.

 

In the hotel room, Su Muluo lay on the soft big bed, snuggling into the warm blankets.

 

The little black dragon curled up beside him, its tail flicking back and forth in displeasure.

 

“Chirp.”

 

It had wanted to continue its earlier affection when it came back, but was rejected by its phoenix!

 

It had been promised, but was turned down!

 

Not happy!

 

It was all the half-demon’s fault. If not for his interruption, it could have gotten its affection from the phoenix!

 

The little black dragon grew more and more displeased, and immediately stopped flicking its tail, nuzzling Su Muluo’s finger.

 

Su Muluo looked at it with a smile and said, “What can you do about your bad luck? Don’t blame others.”

 

The little black dragon: “Roar!”

 

Clearly, the phoenix had acted unreasonably too!

 

The phoenix had promised!

 

Su Muluo pretended not to hear and pulled the blanket over his head.

 

The little black dragon: “……”

 

The little black dragon, enraged, lay down by the edge of the bed and sulked.

 

The room grew quiet, and Su Muluo felt the warmth of the little dragon curled up by his side, reflecting on the conversation he had with Feng Xuan earlier.

 

Tonight, he had gathered a lot of useful information, and what concerned him the most was the identity of the owner of that relic—the leader of the phoenix clan.

 

Previously, Su Muluo had thought the relic might belong to one of his own clan members, but he never expected it to belong to their leader… the Phoenix Lord, the King of Hundred Phoenixes.

 

But why would the leader of the phoenix clan have entrusted their belongings to the bird clan?

 

Was it because he had foreseen the fate of the phoenix clan and wanted to leave behind something no matter what?

 

But if that were the case, why did he say he would come back to retrieve the item years later… Could he have already predicted that thousands of years later, there would be a clan member who would remain in the world and accidentally find the whereabouts of the relic?

 

The more Su Muluo thought about it, the more confused he became. He turned his head and stroked the little black dragon beside him. The little black dragon snuggled closer, curling up in his palm.

 

Su Muluo held the warmth in his hand, a slight smile on his lips, and closed his eyes.

 

That night, he fell into a deep sleep with several unanswered questions. Perhaps due to thinking too much during the day, he quickly had a strange dream.

 

In the dream, it was still the distant past, but his vision was filled with vast expanses of blood-red. The blood spread from the horizon to the front, splattering a glaring crimson.

 

For some reason, the sight of the blood made Su Muluo feel a deep sadness, as if his soul was being torn apart, and the most important part of his life was forcibly stripped away, leaving only a despairing emptiness… He felt nothing, only the pain was so clear.

 

He couldn’t speak, only staring blankly ahead. The sensation flowing through his limbs was no longer blood but an icy chill that pierced into his bones. The world was cold; he was gripped by immense pain that squeezed his heart, nearly suffocating him. He even wished he could just die like this.

 

“Phoenix…”

 

At that moment, someone was calling him from beside him.

 

“Phoenix.”

 

It was the voice of a completely unfamiliar man. Though it was just a simple two-word call, it filled him with a nauseating disgust.

 

He wanted his dragon; only his dragon could call him “Phoenix,” and only his dragon’s voice carried a tone of affection and tenderness when calling him “Phoenix.”

 

But… where was his dragon?

 

Phoenix looked around in confusion, trying to find his dragon, but he saw nothing but the sea of blood.

 

In an instant, he seemed to understand why he felt such profound sadness and suffocating heartache. He even guessed where this blood came from and whose it was… But as soon as the thought emerged, it was forcefully suppressed.

 

No, it’s impossible.

 

Absolutely impossible.

 

Phoenix trembled uncontrollably. His head ached as if thousands of steel needles were piercing into it, causing him to break out in cold sweat and his face to turn deathly pale.

 

At the same time, he heard the voice of the malicious stranger again.

 

“Phoenix, look… isn’t he right in your arms?”

 

“…”

 

Phoenix stiffly looked down. He saw a strand of silver hair slipping from his shoulder and noticed his hands covered in blood.

 

In his arms, lay a man.

 

A man covered in blood, whose life or death was unknown.

 

—

 

In an instant, Su Muluo woke up, abruptly opening his eyes.

 

At that moment, an overwhelming panic consumed him. He instinctively moved to one side, seeking the familiar warmth.

 

Even a bit of warmth would be enough to calm all his fear and confusion, giving him a sense of complete reassurance.

 

… But he touched nothing.

 

Su Muluo froze in place, his fingertips cold. At that moment, his entire body felt as if the blood had turned to ice.

 

There was no one on his bed.

 

His dragon… was not beside him.

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Chapter 33: Kiss…

 

Liu He never expected that the Mirror of Origin would shatter right there in their Lincheng branch. Everyone was stunned, frozen in place, unable to move.

 

Su Muluo remained silent as he exchanged glances with Long Ling, then said to Liu He, “I’m sorry. I can compensate for it.”

 

Liu He was dazed for a moment. It wasn’t until Su Muluo nudged her that she snapped back to reality, showing a distressed expression as she weakly said, “No… it’s not necessary. It can still be repaired… The Mirror of Origin is like that; as long as the mirror shards are intact, it can be fixed.”

 

Before she could finish, the surface of the Mirror of Origin cracked with another “crack,” creating a small fissure.

 

Liu He: “Ah, ah, ah, ah!”

 

Long Ling: “…”

 

This mirror must be doing it on purpose!

 

He immediately cast a look of grievance and innocence towards Su Muluo, who, with no choice, took the mirror back.

 

“No matter what, we broke this mirror,” Su Muluo said. “I’ll talk to Mr. Zheng and arrange for compensation.”

 

Liu He wanted to refuse again, but he had already dragged her dragon to find Zheng Hechun.

 

In the director’s office, Zheng Hechun’s smile froze when he saw the damaged Mirror of Origin.

 

Liu He immediately covered her face, turning to face the wall in remorse.

 

“…It’s not Mr. Su’s fault,” Zheng Hechun said after a pause, trying to regain his composure. “After all, Mr. Su and your… companion didn’t do it intentionally, and no one knew such an incident would occur before the Mirror of Origin was obtained.”

 

Su Muluo did not pick up the topic but observed his expression and asked, “Are you okay?”

 

Zheng Hechun: “I’m fine.”

 

He had guessed the identity of the man beside Su Muluo the moment he saw Long Ling, but at that moment, the shock from the shattered Mirror of Origin far exceeded that of encountering a true dragon.

 

The most uncivilized organization, the most uncivilized organization, the most uncivilized organization…

 

Zheng Hechun’s mind numbly echoed this phrase, but he still managed to maintain a semblance of calm. “The Mirror of Origin has been broken before; this level of damage can still be repaired. Mr. Su need not worry. You can borrow it as usual next time.”

 

It’s a minor issue, a minor issue.

 

He continuously reassured himself in his mind.

 

A mere “most uncivilized organization” and an Mirror of Origin are nothing compared to a true dragon and this esteemed guest. If this esteemed guest broke it, even a hundred of them would be acceptable.

 

So, it’s a minor issue. Everything is a minor issue.

 

He then raised his hand and took a big gulp from his thermos filled with red date and goji berry soup.

 

Su Muluo: “…”

 

He glanced at Long Ling.

 

Long Ling looked aggrieved and still wanted to hold his hand.

 

However, just as his hand touched his phoenix, it suddenly felt lighter— a feather had fallen on it.

 

Su Muluo remained silent.

 

Another feather fell!!

 

It had been so long since any feathers fell that he had almost forgotten about it!

 

But this feather fell quite opportunely. He snatched it from Long Ling’s tightly clenched hand and placed it on Zheng Hechun’s desk.

 

Zheng Hechun was still gulping down the red date and goji berry soup, and neither he nor Liu He had noticed the feather that Su Muluo had just dropped. When they suddenly saw the beautiful, light-glowing white feather, their attention was immediately drawn to it.

 

This feather… contains at least a thousand years of demon power!

 

Zheng Hechun’s mind was stirred up in a storm, almost causing him to drop his thermos.

 

He was right; this esteemed guest was indeed a thousand-year-old great demon!

 

And among the three thousand-year-old great demons remaining in the world, none of them are bird demons!

 

Zheng Hechun stared at the feather, feeling as if all his senses were being drawn into it. He had seen countless high-quality magical and demonic artifacts, but none had ever given him such a shock and attraction…

 

It felt like encountering a divine object, even evoking a kind of impulse to kneel in reverence.

 

For a moment, Zheng Hechun couldn’t speak. When he finally managed to regain his composure, he asked with difficulty, “Mr. Su, what is this?”

 

Su Muluo replied, “It’s a feather from a friend of mine. He gave it to me, and now it will serve as compensation for the Mirror of Origin.”

 

Zheng Hechun said, “No, this is too valuable! Your… friend might not be happy about it either.”

 

The value of this feather alone was more than enough to cover the cost of an Mirror of Origin, even surpassing the worth of most of their Lincheng branch’s magical artifacts.

 

“What is given to me is mine. He won’t be unhappy,” Su Muluo said. “But if you don’t accept it, I will feel uneasy.”

 

Regardless, the Mirror of Origin was broken by his dragon. Out of courtesy and obligation, he needed to make amends.

 

Seeing that Zheng Hechun still wanted to say something, Su Muluo left the feather and quickly left with Long Ling.

 

After they left, the office was silent for a few seconds. Liu He slowly approached.

 

She stared at the feather, completely captivated by it, unable to tear her gaze away.

 

“Is this Mr. Su’s feather?” she murmured. “So Mr. Su is a bird demon… wait.”

 

Her expression changed, and she looked at Zheng Hechun and asked, “Director, do you think he could be… that existence?”

 

When Liu He first saw the newly-hatched true dragon with Zheng Hechun, she had questioned whether the young man next to the dragon was a phoenix. However, Zheng Hechun had dismissed this idea at the time.

 

Seeing the feather now, her doubts grew even stronger.

 

Zheng Hechun remained silent for a moment, then tentatively reached out to touch the feather. After a while, he said slowly, “But does the phoenix clan… have white-feathered phoenixes?”

 

Liu He was taken aback, then furrowed her brow and replied, “No.”

 

In the ancient texts of the Anomalous Human Bureau, phoenixes were categorized as red, green, yellow, and purple, but there was no mention of a white phoenix, nor any records about one.

 

Unfortunately, they didn’t have records about the dragon clan, or they could have known what the only true dragon in existence was like among the dragons.

 

The two people in the office remained silent. Outside, Su Muluo had already returned to the coffee shop.

 

Long Ling had been unhappy since they came back, saying, “The phoenix gave the feather away.”

 

He really wanted that beautiful feather!

 

Su Muluo didn’t care much, saying, “So what if he gave it away? I even use feathers to make coffee.” He added, “And it’s still your fault that the Mirror of Origin got broken.”

 

Long Ling protested, “I didn’t do it on purpose! Maybe the mirror broke on its own!”

 

Then, he hugged Su Muluo and complained, “I knew it. Every time we go there, something bad happens.”

 

Su Muluo looked at his unhappy dragon, patted his head to comfort him, and asked, “So you really didn’t see anything?”

 

Long Ling shook his head and said, “No.”

 

Su Muluo found it strange that his dragon didn’t react to the Mirror of Origin or reflect his own face. Could it be that his dragon was special?

 

He pondered for a while but couldn’t figure it out, so he sighed and said, “Forget it. Let’s just go to the bird clan and find that phoenix relic.”

 

If they could solve their past, maybe their current issues would also be answered.

 

Long Ling had no objections and rubbed his phoenix’s face. “Aren’t you afraid they’ll find out the phoenix’s identity from the feather?”

 

Su Muluo replied, “I checked before. There’s no mention of a white phoenix in the records of the Anomalous Human Bureau. So even if they have doubts, they won’t find anything.”

 

Although he didn’t know why there were no records of a white phoenix, it was a good thing for him.

 

Moreover, as their interactions with the Anomalous Human Bureau increased, his identity would eventually be exposed. He used to be wary, thinking they were all unfriendly, but now it seemed they weren’t as bad as he thought and could be trusted.

 

“However, once they recover, they’ll probably pay more attention to you,” Su Muluo said. “To avoid trouble, let’s leave quickly.”

 

Liu He and Zheng Hechun had seen his dragon’s transformation, but the focus had shifted to the broken Mirror of Origin and the feather. By the time they realized, they might come “visit” again.

 

Long Ling said, “Oh,” and asked, “Can I have the phoenix’s phone?”

 

Su Muluo handed him the phone.

 

Recently, his dragon had often taken his phone, and Su Muluo hadn’t paid much attention to what he did. Seeing his dragon typing on the phone now, he didn’t ask further and headed to the staff lounge to find Qiansui.

 

Qiansui was already aware of their departure. “Are you leaving now?”

 

Su Muluo nodded and said, “I’ll trouble you to manage the shop for these few days.”

 

They wouldn’t be able to operate the coffee shop or generate any income while they were gone, which was a bit regrettable.

 

Qiansui nodded in agreement. Su Muluo patted its head and left the staff lounge.

 

Outside, Long Ling had finished sending his message and returned the phone. Su Muluo took it and said, “Let’s go.”

 

They didn’t carry much luggage, traveling light. They first went to the hotel to pick up Lin Chengcheng, then headed to the airport.

 

The bird clan’s location wasn’t hidden and could be found easily on a demon forum, but it was far from Lincheng, deep in the mountains.

 

Though Su Muluo could fly, carrying Lin Chengcheng would require him to reveal his true form, which was not an option. Thus, they had to take a plane.

 

Long Ling didn’t have an ID and couldn’t buy a ticket, so he transformed back into a small black dragon and slipped into Su Muluo’s phoenix robe.

 

A few hours later, the plane arrived in another city. Since it was already late, the trio decided to find a hotel to rest for the night and set out the next day.

 

In the hotel room, with warm lighting casting over the carpet, Su Muluo sat on the bed, deep in thought.

 

He was still concerned about the Mirror of Origin from this morning, especially Liu He’s comment that “every living person must reveal their true form in the Mirror of Origin.”

 

Long Ling was definitely a living being, that was certain. But why didn’t the Mirror of Origin show his face or reflect his past?

 

Or could it be that the Mirror of Origin had some kind of self-awareness and deliberately chose to reject Long Ling and self-destruct?

 

The more Su Muluo thought about it, the more uneasy he felt. Just then, Long Ling emerged from the bathroom.

 

He changed into the pajamas that Fenghuang had bought for him and saw Su Muluo sitting on the bed, lost in thought. He walked over and hugged him.

 

“Fenghuang,” Long Ling said, sounding sticky, “what are you thinking about?”

 

Su Muluo glanced at him and said, “I was wondering if you’re alive or dead.”

 

Long Ling: “?”

 

Su Muluo laughed and said, “Alright, I was actually thinking about the Source Mirror.”

 

Long Ling responded with an “oh” and immediately began to complain, “I feel like that mirror is doing it on purpose, targeting me.”

 

Su Muluo asked, “But why would it target you?”

 

Long Ling replied, “I don’t know. Maybe it’s jealous of my good looks.”

 

Su Muluo: “……”

 

Well, he is indeed good-looking.

 

But that shouldn’t be the reason.

 

If it were because his dragon is too strong, then he is also Fenghuang, and there’s no real difference between his dragon and Fenghuang.

 

Or is there something special about his dragon?

 

As Su Muluo thought about this, he suddenly glanced at the pajamas Long Ling was wearing.

 

Long Ling, sharp-eyed, immediately noticed and moved closer, saying, “Fenghuang is peeking at me!”

 

Su Muluo: “…… I wasn’t.”

 

“Yes, you were!” Long Ling wouldn’t let it go easily. With a fierce expression, he said, “Fenghuang was definitely peeking at me just now!”

 

He hugged Su Muluo tightly and rubbed against him, demanding an explanation from his Fenghuang.

 

Su Muluo felt that this dragon would quickly become demanding and might even ask for kisses. He immediately said, “I wasn’t peeking at you. I was just thinking about the scar on your body.”

 

When Long Ling transformed into his original form, there was a scar on his abdomen. But he wasn’t sure if it was still there when he turned into a human… After all, when Long Ling was in human form, he always avoided looking at him to avoid seeing it.

 

Long Ling felt a bit regretful after hearing this and said, “I thought Fenghuang was interested in my body.” Then he blinked and placed his hand on the button of his pajamas, “Does Fenghuang want to see it now?”

 

Su Muluo immediately said, “No, no, it’s okay. I don’t want to see it. Thank you.”

 

He definitely didn’t want to see how the dragon looked without clothes.

 

Moreover, they were still in the hotel, in a single room; it felt very odd!

 

Long Ling reluctantly withdrew his hand from the button and said, “Whenever Fenghuang wants to see it, you can tell me.”

 

Su Muluo: “That time will not come. Thank you.”

 

He had just been thinking that the scar might be related to why the Source Mirror couldn’t show his dragon. After all, a deep scar indicates that his dragon had suffered a fatal injury… but upon further thought, these two things didn’t seem to be related.

 

So, ultimately, they needed to uncover their past to resolve the current doubts.

 

The room fell silent. Long Ling looked at Su Muluo’s beautiful profile and suddenly said, “When will Fenghuang give me the three kisses you promised?”

 

Su Muluo: “……”

 

Oh no, he had almost forgotten about that.

 

Seeing Su Muluo’s expression, Long Ling immediately guessed what he was thinking and started loudly complaining, “I want the kisses!”

 

He moved closer, and Su Muluo slightly avoided him, putting on a very convincing expression, and said, “Next time, definitely.”

 

“Not next time, this time!” Long Ling’s dark golden eyes narrowed slightly, staring intensely at his Fenghuang, “Fenghuang promised!”

 

Then, without waiting for Su Muluo to speak, he stubbornly added, “If Fenghuang doesn’t give me the kisses, I’ll steal all the feathers you shed!”

 

Su Muluo: “?”

 

Long Ling: “And I’ll take pictures of you as a little bird next time you get drunk!”

 

Su Muluo: “???”

 

This is too much!

 

Just as Su Muluo was about to say something, Long Ling gently pressed his forehead against Su Muluo’s, his voice softening as he said, “Fenghuang promised me. I just want one kiss from you, just one.”

 

His words sounded like he was whining, and his dark golden eyes sparkled with expectation.

 

Su Muluo: “……”

 

He looked into Long Ling’s eyes, then turned his gaze away. After a moment, he slowly said, “Alright.”

 

Long Ling’s eyes instantly brightened, “What did Fenghuang say!”

 

“I said yes!” Su Muluo turned his face away and said, “Hurry up, or I might change my mind!”

 

Long Ling chuckled softly and whispered in Su Muluo’s ear, “Fenghuang is the best. You won’t change your mind.”

 

His laughter was deep, and his warm breath against Su Muluo’s ear sent a shiver of tingling sensation through him.

 

Su Muluo closed his eyes, his long eyelashes trembling slightly. He could feel his dragon’s breath gradually shifting, moving from his face down to his lips, just a little away from touching…

 

— Meanwhile, outside the room, Lin Chengcheng’s cries for help and the loud banging on the door could be heard.

 

“Boss! Boss, help! There are monsters here ahhhhhh!!”

 

Su Muluo: “……”

 

Long Ling: “…………”

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What about the perfect, most non-toxic male lead ever? Laws of Love

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Chapter 32: No More Phoenixes

 

In the room, a black dragon was tightly coiled around its phoenix, its dark golden dragon eyes filled with stubbornness.

 

Su Muluo met its gaze for a few seconds and said, “Alright, alright, three phoenixes, just three phoenixes, no more than that!”

 

The black dragon immediately let out a delighted “Aow” and transformed back into a human, happily hugging its phoenix.

 

Su Muluo gave his head a light pat and said, “I knew you’d take advantage of me.”

 

Long Ling held him without a word, thinking that although the phoenix claimed not to want to be taken advantage of, it still let him hold it. Even the pat on his head was gentle.

 

The phoenix liked him.

 

Thinking of this, he smiled with great pleasure.

 

Lin Chengcheng had been waiting outside for a few minutes. When he saw Su Muluo and Long Ling coming out of the staff lounge, his expression tensed immediately.

 

Su Muluo sat down in front of him and said, “I have a proposal. I don’t know if you’re willing to accept it.”

 

Lin Chengcheng, recognizing the tone of the boss, knew that he intended to help him. He was overjoyed and said without hesitation, “Accept, accept! Boss, I’ll accept whatever you say!”

 

Su Muluo replied, “Hold on, let me explain first.”

 

“Many years ago, your father passed away unexpectedly. Since then, the bird clan has split into two factions—one led by the Grand Elder and the other by your father’s faction. The faction that wants to kill you today is likely the Grand Elder’s faction. The faction that truly wants to bring you back and let you inherit the clan leader position is your father’s faction.”

 

According to Su Muluo’s deduction, although Feng Xuan was an elder of the bird clan, he was aligned with the former clan leader’s faction. What he did not expect was that his disciple, Muge, was actually an undercover agent for the Grand Elder, and his subordinates were all under Muge’s control.

 

When Feng Xuan saw Su Muluo at the Bureau of Extraordinary Beings, he thought Su Muluo was Feng Hen’s illegitimate child. However, Muge, who was with him and was hiding Feng Hen’s relics, knew Su Muluo was not. Still, to test Su Muluo, Muge sent a few bird demons to attack him. After discovering Su Muluo’s profound strength, he was more certain that Su Muluo was not an illegitimate child, but did not inform Feng Xuan.

 

Later, Feng Xuan learned from Su Muluo that the bird clan had sent someone to attack him. Although he became suspicious, he did not doubt his disciple, but simply asked Muge to investigate. His trust in Muge ultimately led to his own demise.

 

After hearing Su Muluo’s words, Lin Chengcheng felt a wave of fear.

 

When his demon power awakened, it had already attracted the Bureau of Extraordinary Beings’s attention. Although the first to find him was the boss, even without the boss, the bureau would have soon discovered him and found out that he was the person the bird clan was searching for.

 

Or, looking further back, if he hadn’t drunk the boss’s special coffee, perhaps his demon power wouldn’t have awakened. But since Muge had his father’s relics, even if he hadn’t awakened his demon power, with the bird clan’s spies in Lin Cheng, finding him would have been just a matter of time.

 

Moreover, if he hadn’t awakened his demon power, he would have been an ordinary person with no parents and few friends. Muge wouldn’t have needed to wait for him to leave Lin Cheng; he could have simply killed him upon finding him.

 

It was because he had awakened his demon power and became a half-demon, and thus attracted the Bureau of Extraordinary Beings’s attention, that Muge was wary of the bureau and wouldn’t act against him immediately.

 

Thinking of this, Lin Chengcheng began to feel relieved. Luckily, he met the boss. Without the boss, he would have died more than once by now.

 

Seeing that he had processed the information, Su Muluo continued, “Now, what I’m thinking is, since the elder faction wants to kill you and knows about your existence, they will definitely keep sending people after you. Hiding won’t help. So, it’s better for you to return to the bird clan. As long as the faction that your father was part of knows about you, they will do everything they can to protect you. With their help, you’ll be safer.”

 

Lin Chengcheng hesitated and said, “But I don’t even know where the bird clan is. I can’t make it there on my own.”

 

Su Muluo replied, “I can take you there.” Seeing Lin Chengcheng’s eyes light up, he added, “But I also have a condition. I want to see that phoenix relic. Just see it, I won’t ask for it.”

 

“Sure! No problem!” Lin Chengcheng said excitedly, “If we can find that phoenix relic, I’ll definitely ask them to give it to you! If they refuse, then I’ll steal it for you!”

 

Su Muluo was somewhat surprised by how readily Lin Chengcheng agreed. He thought for a moment and said, “But even if you go back, it won’t be a one-time solution. After all, you’ll still have to face the elder faction.”

 

Lin Chengcheng nodded and said, “I know. But what else can I do if I don’t go back? I can’t keep troubling you, boss. If it’s just me alone, I won’t survive till tomorrow.”

 

As Su Muluo said, staying here was just waiting to die. If he could return to the bird clan and receive protection from his father’s faction, it would offer a glimmer of hope.

 

Moreover, he didn’t want to hide like a turtle forever. Rather than living in fear and discomfort, it was better to face the situation with courage… at least that way, he would retain some dignity.

 

“I want to go back, not only to save my life but also to find out the cause of my parents’ deaths,” Lin Chengcheng said, pausing before adding, “And to apologize to my father’s wife.”

 

Su Muluo clasped his hands and listened as he continued, “I don’t know what exactly happened back then. To me, it seemed like my father was with my mother after he married… To his wife, I might just be an annoying child from an affair.”

 

The black cat looked up at him, and he stroked the black cat, slowly saying, “I don’t know why my father chose my mother back then, but in any case, he still hurt his wife.”

 

“So I want to go back. Even if she dislikes me, I want to say I’m sorry,” Lin Chengcheng said, then fell silent for a second before whispering, “If she’s unwilling to forgive me… then I’ll have to run away.”

 

After hearing this, Su Muluo said, “Your grandmother must have really liked you because she raised you so well.” Then he added, “Don’t worry. Since I promised to take you back, I’ll ensure your safety. After all, we’re helping each other.”

 

Lin Chengcheng thought to himself that it wasn’t entirely true. The boss was endlessly helping him, the burden. He resolved to find that phoenix relic once he returned to the bird clan to repay the boss’s kindness.

 

With the decision made, Su Muluo arranged for Lin Chengcheng to stay in a hotel. A magical barrier was placed at the entrance to ensure that no one could harm Lin Chengcheng or track him down.

 

After leaving the hotel, Su Muluo poked Long Ling and said, “Change back. I want to take you somewhere.”

 

Before they set off, he needed to take his dragon to do something.

 

Long Ling replied, “Okay.”

 

Without asking where they were going, he transformed back into a little black dragon and slipped into the pocket of his phoenix’s clothing.

 

Su Muluo patted the little dragon and walked out at a leisurely pace.

 

Soon, the little black dragon poked its head out of the pocket and made a “woof” sound.

 

Why haven’t they arrived yet?

 

Su Muluo calmly said, “We’re almost there.”

 

He then pressed the little dragon back into the pocket.

 

The little black dragon was confused, curling up its tail in the pocket, feeling both curious and cautious.

 

It felt like there was nothing good about this.

 

After a while, it heard its phoenix’s voice say, “Okay, we’ve arrived.”

 

The little black dragon slowly emerged from the pocket and looked up—

 

The Bureau of Extraordinary Beings.

 

The little black dragon: “……”

 

The little black dragon: “Woof!!”

 

It immediately wanted to scramble out of the pocket and flee quickly, but Su Muluo was faster and held it down.

 

“This time, there’s nothing wrong. Really,” Su Muluo comforted. “I just want you to see the Mirror of Origin.”

 

The little black dragon: “Woof!” 

 

It didn’t like it!

 

It didn’t want to see it!

 

It hated the Bureau of Extraordinary Beings!!

 

“Just stay here for a little while,” Su Muluo said, “It won’t take long to look at the Mirror of Origin.”

 

As he spoke, he patted the little black dragon’s head, stroking it from start to finish. The little dragon angrily hugged his hand.

 

It wasn’t that it didn’t want to see the Mirror of Origin; after all, it was a bit curious about its past with the phoenix.

 

But it just didn’t like the Bureau of Extraordinary Beings, very much so.

 

Every time it came here, nothing good ever happened!

 

A few minutes later, the little black dragon was reluctantly soothed by Su Muluo, lying in the phoenix’s palm, its tail swishing back and forth, its dark golden dragon eyes filled with displeasure.

 

Su Muluo almost laughed. When he had passed by the hospital before, he had seen many children crying loudly, clinging to their parents because they didn’t want a shot… it seemed the little black dragon was pretty much like them.

 

So he comforted the little dragon again and took it inside.

 

He had made prior arrangements with Liu He before coming to the Bureau of Extraordinary Beings. Today, Liu He looked very happy and said, “Mr. Su, your timing is perfect. The day before yesterday, the neighboring city just applied to the headquarters for the Mirror of Origin, so I borrowed it today.”

 

The Mirror of Origin was usually managed by the headquarters of the Bureau of Extraordinary Beings. After Su Muluo borrowed it last time, Liu He had returned it to the headquarters. But today, she was so happy, it surely wasn’t just because she had borrowed the Mirror of Origin from the neighboring city.

 

As before, Su Muluo entered the room where the Mirror of Origin was kept. As soon as he stepped in, he stopped in his tracks.

 

The last time he saw the Mirror of Origin, it was intact. Now, it was in a pitiful state, missing a corner.

 

Su Muluo asked, “I didn’t break this, did I?”

 

Liu He chuckled and said, “Of course not. It was broken by the deputy director of the neighboring city. He used this mirror to see his wife cheating on him, and she was with his two younger brothers. He couldn’t control himself on the spot… hahahaha!”

 

Su Muluo: “……”

 

It sounded like Liu He was quite pleased.

 

Liu He also realized she had been a bit too ecstatic and immediately cleared her throat, explaining seriously, “The deputy director has always had issues with us. When our Lincheng branch was rated as the ‘Most Uncivilized Organization,’ he led the mocking. We’ve been unhappy with him for a long time.”

 

“A few days from now is the new round of ‘Most Uncivilized Organization’ selection. He broke the Mirror of Origin yesterday, and their branch will definitely get blamed for it. We finally get to laugh at him.”

 

Liu He couldn’t help but laugh again.

 

She was absolutely thrilled.

 

Su Muluo looked at the somewhat sorry-looking Mirror of Origin and asked curiously, “Can it still be used?”

 

“It can still be used, it can still be used. It was just dropped, it doesn’t affect it at all!” Liu He said. “I’ll send it back to headquarters for repair tomorrow. Mr. Su, you can take your time. I’ll step out first.”

 

She left with a very light step, and after she was gone, Su Muluo took the little black dragon out.

 

The little black dragon transformed back into human form, glanced at his phoenix, and picked up the Mirror of Origin.

 

Then he stood there, unmoving.

 

Su Muluo stood beside him, observing, and couldn’t help but wonder if he had looked like this the last time he saw the Mirror of Origin.

 

What did the dragon see… Could it see that silver-haired phoenix?

 

While Su Muluo was lost in thought, Long Ling turned his head and fixed his gaze on him.

 

Su Muluo was slightly surprised, “So soon?”

 

He checked his phone and found that it hadn’t been a minute since Long Ling picked up the Mirror of Origin. He was even more surprised: “It hasn’t even been a minute. What did you see?”

 

“…” Long Ling was silent for a moment before suddenly saying, “I don’t want the phoenix anymore.”

 

Su Muluo: “?”

 

Long Ling looked at him with a hint of grievance, “The phoenix has other lovers now. Anyway, I don’t want the phoenix anymore.”

 

Su Muluo: “???”

 

At that moment, he almost thought history was repeating itself. His mind went blank, unsure of how to respond. But the next second, Long Ling started to laugh.

 

“Just kidding,” Long Ling said with a hint of mischievous satisfaction in his eyes, as if he had played a successful prank, “I didn’t see anything.”

 

Su Muluo: “…”

 

He felt like he wanted to twist the little dragon into a pretzel right then and there, but he held back after hearing Long Ling’s follow-up words. He frowned and said, “What did you say?”

 

Long Ling blinked and said, “I didn’t see anything.”

 

He spread the Mirror of Origin out in front of Su Muluo and continued, “And look, phoenix, it doesn’t even reflect my face.”

 

Su Muluo looked down. Since he had used the Mirror of Origin before, it didn’t react to him this time. However, it was strange that it showed his face but not Long Ling’s.

 

What was going on?

 

Su Muluo was puzzled. He took the Mirror of Origin and looked at himself, then turned it towards Long Ling.

 

Long Ling stood quietly in place, his face full of innocence.

 

“…” Su Muluo was silent for a while and said, “Do you not have anyone important at all?”

 

Long Ling: “???”

 

Without waiting for Su Muluo to say anything more, he immediately said, “How could that be!”

 

Then he tightly hugged Su Muluo with such force that it seemed he was afraid his phoenix might ignore him and run away. “I love the phoenix the most! The phoenix is the most important person to me. Besides the phoenix, no one else is!”

 

His voice was deep, filled with undeniable certainty and seriousness, with a hint of grievance. Su Muluo patted his head and smiled, “I know.”

 

He was just saying it casually and did not doubt his dragon’s feelings for him. It was just that the Mirror of Origin was truly strange… Could it be that it was broken by the deputy director from the neighboring city?

 

With this question in mind, Su Muluo found Liu He outside and told her about the situation with the Mirror of Origin.

 

Liu He was first startled when she saw Long Ling, and then was even more shocked when she heard about the Mirror of Origin. She looked horrified and said, “It’s impossible! Every living person should appear on the Mirror of Origin, and it’s been a thousand years without this mirror ever being broken!”

 

Su Muluo said, “Could it be that it’s been dropped too many times before?”

 

“Well… that might be possible,” Liu He murmured. “Could it really be broken by that bald deputy director?”

 

“Mr. Su, could I see the mirror?”

 

Su Muluo nodded and looked at Long Ling.

 

Long Ling picked up the Mirror of Origin from the table, intending to hand it to his phoenix. However, as soon as he raised his hand, there was a “crack” sound—

 

The smooth surface of the Mirror of Origin shattered into several pieces in his hand.

 

It was broken.

 

Su Muluo: “…”

 

Long Ling: “…”

 

Liu He: “…………”

 

Liu He stared in disbelief as the Mirror of Origin cracked on its own, as if she saw the “Most Uncivilized Organization” green and dirty flag, the bald deputy director from the neighboring city’s ruthless mockery, her own bureau chief’s “kind and friendly” gaze, and that year-end bonus with wings flying away…

 

Finally, she couldn’t hold back and burst into tears.

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Chapter 31: Three kisses

 

A snow-white, beautiful, soft little bird landed in his palm, and suddenly, Long Ling couldn’t take his eyes off it.

 

His first reaction was that his phoenix was so beautiful and cute.

 

His second reaction was, oh no, the phoenix was indeed drunk. When it sobered up the next day, it might turn him into a twisted knot.

 

The little phoenix, unaware of Long Ling’s thoughts, stared at him with its ruby-like, crystal-clear eyes for a few seconds before tilting its head.

 

“Chirp?”

 

Aren’t you going to touch my feathers?

 

Long Ling remained still.

 

He knew that in the eyes of the phoenix tribe, touching feathers was the most intimate thing, even more intimate than certain other things. So, before meeting someone they truly like, and before fully entrusting themselves to that person, they would never easily reveal their feathers or let anyone touch them.

 

Knowing this, he preferred to touch the soft and fluffy feathers of his phoenix when it was sober, rather than taking advantage while his phoenix was muddled from drink.

 

Seeing that Long Ling remained unmoved, the little phoenix, puzzled, folded its wings and hopped around in his palm, occasionally looking up and giving him a few “chirps.”

 

Long Ling: “……”

 

It’s really so cute!

 

So, he lifted his hand and gently stroked the phoenix’s… head.

 

The little phoenix: “Chirp.”

 

Its small head rubbed against Long Ling’s fingertips and then nestled into his palm, curling up like a baby bird returning to its nest, full of affection.

 

Long Ling’s dark golden eyes were filled with a smile. Though his phoenix was drunk, it had revealed its true feelings to him.

 

The phoenix liked him, was attached to him, and at the bottom of its heart, was willing to show its feathers and let him touch them.

 

Everything was falling into place, it was almost there.

 

Long Ling felt a heart full of joy. He transformed back into his dragon form and encircled his phoenix, as if guarding his most precious treasure, silently and attentively.

 

The little phoenix yawned slightly, found a comfortable spot on the black dragon, and soon fell asleep.

 

After a night passed, the phoenix woke up sober and reverted to human form on its own.

 

Then came a long silence.

 

What did he do last night?

 

Su Muluo lowered his head and saw the dragon coiled around his waist. The memories of last night came flooding back… and then he froze in place.

 

The black dragon opened its eyes at that moment, seeing his phoenix, now human, lazily and affectionately wrapping its arms around his waist.

 

“Phoenix,” Long Ling rested his chin on Su Muluo’s shoulder and laughed in his ear, “Good morning.”

 

Su Muluo: “……”

 

He didn’t feel good at all!

 

Who knows why he got drunk after just a few sips of beer yesterday, reverted to his original form in front of the dragon, and let the dragon touch his feathers… and he didn’t even know if the dragon actually touched them!

 

Just thinking about it made him very angry!

 

So, with a blank expression, he gave Long Ling a push. “Go away, don’t hug me.”

 

Long Ling knew his phoenix would definitely be grumpy upon waking, but even if it was grumpy, his tone remained soft, with a smile on his face as he buried his face in the phoenix’s shoulder.

 

“Not letting go,” he said, “The phoenix was so cute last night.”

 

Su Muluo: “?”

 

He immediately gave Long Ling another tap on the head, but Long Ling grabbed his wrist and gently stroked his fair skin with his fingertips.

 

“I’m not happy,” Su Muluo said, sulking, “You took advantage of me.”

 

Long Ling responded with a casual “Oh,” and without any guilt, he said, “Then the phoenix can take advantage of me too.”

 

Su Muluo stared at him for a few seconds and said, “I don’t want to take advantage of you. You’re all dark and covered in scales, there’s nothing to take advantage of.”

 

Long Ling laughed, “But the phoenix used to pinch my horns and touch my scales.”

 

Su Muluo: “That’s because you let me pinch you!”

 

Long Ling: “I didn’t let the phoenix pinch me; it clearly thought I was cute and was tempted by my body!”

 

There was a hint of pride in his tone.

 

Su Muluo: “……”

 

Su Muluo ignored him.

 

Because he was still a bit dizzy from last night’s drinking, he didn’t want to chat much with this dragon. Long Ling also knew that if it were the usual phoenix, it might have already twisted him into a knot.

 

But then he thought, maybe not, since the phoenix didn’t seem angry about last night… It seemed his guess was right; his phoenix was indeed willing to let him touch its feathers.

 

With that thought, Long Ling became happy again. He got out of bed and made a cup of honey water for his phoenix.

 

“Have some sweet water,” he said, “It will make you feel better.”

 

Su Muluo didn’t move and was fed half a cup of honey water by Long Ling. Still feeling a bit sleepy, he said, “I want to sleep.”

 

Long Ling: “Then sleep. I’ll stay with you.”

 

Su Muluo murmured, burying himself back under the warm covers, and then remembered something with a bit of joy, “I didn’t lose any feathers yesterday.”

 

Long Ling boastfully said, “I told you, as long as I’m by your side, there won’t be any problems.”

 

Su Muluo glanced at him and pulled the blanket over his head, too lazy to deal with the dragon.

 

It was nine in the morning. Su Muluo originally wanted to sleep a bit longer and go to the coffee shop later… but things didn’t go as planned, and soon he opened his eyes again.

 

The mark he had left for Lin Chengcheng had reacted.

 

—

 

On the other side, Lin Chengcheng, holding a black cat, was fleeing in distress through the forest.

 

Behind him, the sounds of flapping bird wings grew closer and closer. Lin Chengcheng could even imagine their expressions, like cats toying with mice, leisurely and casually.

 

What should he do? Will he die here? What should he do?

 

Lin Chengcheng was full of anxiety and even began to wish he could grow wings like those bird demons. But no matter how much he wished, it was of no use. His hope turned into despair, gradually consuming his anxious heart.

 

The black cat curled up in his arms, probably squeezed too tightly, let out a few anxious meows.

 

Hearing the cat’s meow, Lin Chengcheng looked down at it.

 

This was his cat, which he had only brought home a few days ago, thinking it would be the start of a new life… but now, everything was coming to an end.

 

Lin Chengcheng closed his eyes and said softly, “Run as far as you can.”

 

Then he let go, allowing the black cat to fall to the ground while he himself stopped in his tracks.

 

The sound of flapping bird wings was already closing in behind him, just a meter away. At that moment, Lin Chengcheng felt as if the Grim Reaper’s scythe was hanging over his head. He couldn’t help but close his eyes.

 

The next second, the sound of wings and wind vanished. Several bodies fell heavily to the ground and then rolled down the hillside.

 

Lin Chengcheng: “……”

 

He stood frozen in place, unable to react for a moment.

 

The black cat circled around his feet, biting his pant leg and letting out a soft “meow.”

 

The cat’s meow seemed to have a magical power, pulling Lin Chengcheng’s soul back from the brink. He shivered and suddenly came to his senses, then cried out loudly, hugging his cat tightly and burying his face in its fluffy fur.

 

Heaven didn’t abandon me! Indeed, heaven didn’t abandon me!

 

Having escaped death, his cold limbs began to warm up again. He felt his blood boiling, a surge of energy coursing through his veins and straight to his brain.

 

Could I be the protagonist of legends, possessing a special bloodline, and now that my bloodline has awakened, I am destined to be the greatest, invincible in the world?!

 

Lin Chengcheng jumped up from the ground, and at that moment, he almost wanted to put his hands on his hips and laugh three times at the sky—

 

Then he looked up and saw two people standing in front of him.

 

“…… Boss?!” Lin Chengcheng exclaimed, “Why is it you again?!”

 

……

 

Moments later, Lin Chengcheng squatted under a tree, banging his head against it.

 

Several unconscious bird demons lay in the forest, and Su Muluo glanced around before saying to Long Ling, “Next time, could you not use so much force?”

 

Long Ling innocently replied, “I didn’t use much force. They were just too weak.”

 

Su Muluo was helpless. At least his dragon hadn’t really killed the bird demons; they were only seriously injured… That’s fine. It would probably be a long time before these bird demons woke up.

 

On the other side, Lin Chengcheng had recovered from his extreme embarrassment.

 

He had just thought he was some kind of genius protagonist, the chosen one, almost laughing triumphantly at the sky… Fortunately, his kind boss didn’t laugh at him or say anything about it.

 

But it was still so embarrassing!

 

Lin Chengcheng hugged his black cat tightly and squatted under the tree, unwilling to get up.

 

Su Muluo glanced at him and then said to Long Ling, “Let’s head back. Conceal the aura here so the bird tribe doesn’t discover our presence.”

 

Long Ling took his hand and said, “Don’t worry, with their strength, they won’t be able to find us.”

 

Half an hour later, the group returned to the coffee shop. Su Muluo closed the shop door and made a cup of coffee for Lin Chengcheng, who was still holding the black cat.

 

Lin Chengcheng accepted the coffee with repeated thanks. After taking a sip, he found that even though it wasn’t the special coffee, it was still very good.

 

He couldn’t help but sincerely praise, “Boss’s skills are really impressive. No wonder you’re a high-level expert hiding in plain sight.”

 

After the last encounter with the supernatural agency and this meeting, even if he was foolish, he could see that Su Muluo’s identity was extraordinary. He even guessed that the boss might be some kind of great figure, a daily demon-slayer and benefactor of the people.

 

Su Muluo saw through his thoughts and calmly said, “To be honest, I had a purpose in saving you.” He then added, “Tell me about your past.”

 

Lin Chengcheng was stunned by this and fell silent for a few seconds before taking another sip of coffee.

 

“When I was young, I lived with my grandmother in the deep mountains,” he said. “She wasn’t my biological grandmother, but she treated me very well, even better than a biological grandmother… But three years ago, she passed away.”

 

“Before she died, she told me that my parents had died in an accident shortly after I was born. She hoped I wouldn’t investigate my parents’ death and would live like an ordinary person. She also gave me an ID card and some money, saying it was what my mother had asked her to prepare before she died.”

 

Su Muluo asked, “Did she say anything about your identity?”

 

Lin Chengcheng shook his head and said, “After that, I came here with the ID card and the money and lived alone for two years until now.”

 

Yesterday, after being taken back by Mu Ge, they didn’t explain much, only telling him that he was the son of the former leader of the bird tribe and that they were going to take him back to the bird tribe. But he didn’t expect that as soon as their car left the forest, those bird tribe members would attack him.

 

“Who am I really?” Lin Chengcheng asked, holding the coffee cup, both apprehensive and confused. “Boss, why did they want to kill me, and why did I become a half-demon? I don’t have anything special about me; I’m just an ordinary person.”

 

“For the first part of your question, I’m not sure,” Su Muluo said, “but I can probably tell you about the second part.” He continued, “It’s because you drank my coffee.”

 

Lin Chengcheng: “……”

 

Huh?

 

Su Muluo cleared his throat and said, “I added some rare herbs to my coffee. For ordinary people, it can improve their constitution. But if a demon drinks it, their demonic power increases dramatically, as if undergoing a complete transformation.”

 

In reality, if a half-demon doesn’t awaken their demonic power in their youth, it’s very hard to awaken it later in life. Lin Chengcheng was already over twenty years old; he would have likely remained an ordinary person for the rest of his life until he drank his special coffee—especially since the phoenix feather essence in the coffee was also effective for half-demons.

 

Lin Chengcheng’s eyes widened in shock upon hearing this, his face full of disbelief. After a long pause, he finally managed to utter a sentence: “No wonder… no wonder I was able to carry fifty kilograms of rice and a sofa up the stairs that day!”

 

He had thought it was due to some special ability he had awakened!

 

And it turned out it really was!

 

Su Muluo continued, “It might be a coincidence, or perhaps your awakening drew the attention of the Bird Clan. In any case, they came here. However, not all the Bird Clan members want you dead, as they are divided into two factions.”

 

He informed Lin Chengcheng about the Bird Clan situation that Feng Xuan had told him about. Lin Chengcheng looked confused, but what concerned him the most was still his own background.

 

“Wait, what does that mean? My father was with my mother only after getting married?” It was as if his world had collapsed. He was deeply distressed. “Then… then doesn’t that make me a bastard??”

 

Su Muluo thought for a moment and said, “It seems that way.”

 

Lin Chengcheng’s mouth fell open, and he was momentarily at a loss for words.

 

Seeing Lin Chengcheng’s incredulous expression, Su Muluo comforted him, “But maybe the customs of the Bird Clan are different from human society, or perhaps your father had his reasons.”

 

After all, according to Feng Xuan, Feng Hen was forced to marry the eldest daughter of the elder, which was not his own choice.

 

“…Is that so?”

 

Lin Chengcheng weakly asked, feeling distressed as he held his head in his hands. After a few seconds, he looked up at Su Muluo and asked, “But boss, why did you save me?”

 

He clearly wanted to change the topic from his father. However, unfortunately, Su Muluo’s next question was related to his father.

 

“The Bird Clan has a treasure, a relic of the Phoenix Clan,” Su Muluo said. “I heard that this relic was taken by your father and is now with you, so they came to find you, hoping to see that relic.”

 

Lin Chengcheng was stunned. “A Phoenix relic? That sounds impressive!”

 

He tried to recall and added, “But I’ve never seen any Phoenix relic. All my parents left me was that ID card and some money.”

 

Su Muluo remained silent. In fact, he didn’t quite believe that Lin Chengcheng had what he was looking for.

 

Since it was a relic of the Phoenix Clan, it would definitely carry the aura of the Phoenix, which he should be able to sense. However, during their encounters, he had not detected such an aura on Lin Chengcheng.

 

If the relic wasn’t with Lin Chengcheng, could it still be with the Bird Clan… or perhaps the Bird Clan has clues about it?

 

Su Muluo fell into deep thought. Lin Chengcheng looked at him anxiously and said after a while, “Boss, what should I do next? The Bird Clan still wants to kill me. Where can I hide?”

 

Su Muluo looked at him and then glanced at Long Ling.

 

Long Ling had been quiet, just listening to the interaction between his Phoenix and Lin Chengcheng. Upon meeting Su Muluo’s gaze, he instantly understood his intent.

 

He immediately frowned, looking displeased.

 

Su Muluo clicked his tongue.

 

He then turned to Lin Chengcheng and said, “Wait a moment. We need to discuss this.”

 

Lin Chengcheng, holding his coffee, looked confused. “Oh, okay. Boss, take your time discussing.”

 

In fact, when he asked that question earlier, he was seeking protection from Su Muluo. He could tell that this coffee shop owner was no ordinary person, and his boyfriend seemed very powerful too… Moreover, they were now the only ones who could offer him protection.

 

If he could stay with the boss, even returning to the Bird Clan would be safe.

 

Lin Chengcheng hugged his black cat and thought silently.

 

It would be great if the boss could help him… He would be willing to repay him even if it meant going through fire and water.

 

In the employee lounge, Qian Sui had already left, so only Su Muluo and Long Ling were present.

 

Su Muluo looked at the displeased dragon and cleared his throat. “I want to go to the Bird Clan.”

 

Long Ling frowned. “There’s no need for the Phoenix to get involved in the affairs of the Bird Clan. What does it have to do with us?”

 

“It might not have much to do with us,” Su Muluo said, “but maybe I can find the Phoenix relic there.”

 

He wasn’t particularly interested in obtaining the relic; he just wanted to see if there were any clues about their past on it… Or if he was lucky, the Phoenix who left the relic might be related to him?

 

However, with the whereabouts of the Phoenix relic unknown, he only knew it had once been with the Bird Clan, and the only link he had to the Bird Clan was Lin Chengcheng.

 

“The Bird Clan is divided into two factions: one led by the Elder and the other by the former clan leader Feng Hen,” Su Muluo said. “The faction pursuing Lin Chengcheng is likely the Elder’s faction, but there is also a faction led by the clan leader who wants to protect him. If we can get him back to the Bird Clan and contact the clan leader’s faction, we might be able to find clues about the Phoenix relic.”

 

With him and Long Ling around, the Elder’s faction wouldn’t be able to touch Lin Chengcheng. Moreover, once in contact with the clan leader’s faction, Lin Chengcheng would be fully protected by people related to his father.

 

Of course, he would first consult Lin Chengcheng’s opinion. If the other party disagreed, it would be a no-go… But before that, he had to appease his dragon.

 

Long Ling remained silent after hearing this.

 

Su Muluo grabbed the corner of Long Ling’s clothes and shook it.

 

“Come with me,” he said, “After all, it’s a relic of my clan. If there are any clues about dragon relics, I’ll accompany you as well.”

 

Long Ling still remained silent.

 

Su Muluo shook him again, looking at him with his beautiful dark eyes, full of anticipation.

 

Long Ling met his gaze and, after a while, said, “Alright, but the Phoenix has to agree to one condition.”

 

Su Muluo said, “What condition?”

 

Long Ling looked at him, his lips curling into a slight smile. “I want seven kisses.”

 

Su Muluo: “?”

 

“One kiss each day,” Long Ling said. “If you can’t return within seven days, then kiss me more.”

 

Su Muluo: “??”

 

“If it’s more than ten days, then double the kisses every day!”

 

Su Muluo: “????”

 

He realized that the dragon had been reluctant from the start and had deliberately tried to take advantage of him!

 

Long Ling had clearly planned to exploit the situation!

 

Su Muluo immediately scowled and turned to leave.

 

Long Ling immediately grabbed his hand and said, “How about five? Even though the phoenix hasn’t been close to me before, I want a phoenix’s favor.”

 

Su Muluo originally wanted to say none, but seeing Long Ling’s pitiful expression, he hesitated for a few seconds and said, “Only one.”

 

Long Ling’s eyes lit up, and he quickly said, “No, at least three!”

 

Su Muluo replied, “Just one. No more.”

 

Long Ling was adamant, saying, “I want three!” Then he declared confidently, “The road to the Bird Tribe is so far, I’ll definitely need to help the phoenix with the luggage. The phoenix will be tired and need to sleep on me, and I’ll have to hold and comfort him—so three favors are already a good deal.”

 

Su Muluo said, “Forget it. I’m not going to sleep on you or let you comfort me.”

 

Long Ling retorted, “The phoenix was still in my arms last night!”

 

Su Muluo replied, “That was you taking advantage of me, taking me to your bed while I was drunk. I haven’t even settled the score with you.” He narrowed his eyes and asked, “So, did you really touch my feathers yesterday?”

 

Long Ling was silent.

 

He locked eyes with Su Muluo for a few seconds, clicked his tongue, and then his gaze became filled with grievance.

 

Su Muluo was at a loss.

 

Long Ling said, “The phoenix always needs me to stay with him to fall asleep at night, but he won’t admit it.” He looked at Su Muluo with a look of deep resentment, like he was looking at a scumbag who started something and then abandoned him. “Yesterday, you clung to me, asking for favors and hugs. Today, you’re turning your back on me.”

 

Su Muluo asked, “When did I ask for favors or hugs?”

 

Long Ling ignored him and continued, “You take advantage of me every day. When I was still a little dragon, you would touch me all over, pinch my horns, and rub my belly. It was so unfair.”

 

Su Muluo said, “Before you say that, take a look at your own hands! You’re still holding me tight!”

 

Long Ling said, “I don’t care, I’m upset! If the phoenix doesn’t favor me, I won’t let go!”

 

Then he hugged Su Muluo tightly.

 

In the next moment, he thought for a while, transformed back into his black dragon form, and wrapped himself around the phoenix without letting go.

 

Su Muluo thought, “How shameless!”

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Chapter 30: Touching Feathers

 

It was impossible for Su Muluo to ignore Long Ling, so he turned his head away, refusing to acknowledge him.

 

Long Ling looked at Su Muluo’s attractive profile and thought to himself, his phoenix was both cute and shy. He wondered when he would be able to touch its feathers.

 

However, before that, he needed to think about how to build his own network. It was better not to tell the phoenix until his influence and connections were truly established. This way, it would be a pleasant surprise for the phoenix.

 

Half an hour later, Qiansui and the black cat returned to the café and brought Su Muluo some good news: “We found the person.”

 

—The young man they were looking for was in an alley in the old town.

 

This area was a filthy and impoverished part of the city, far from the young man’s home. Su Muluo and Long Ling navigated the narrow, winding alley and finally reached the end, where there was a secluded corner.

 

The young man was curled up in the deep corner, hugging his head and trembling. As soon as Su Muluo approached, the young man cried out, “Don’t come closer!”

 

He hid his hands in his sleeves, looking panicked. When he saw Su Muluo, he was stunned and said, “Boss? What are you doing here?!”

 

Su Muluo replied, “I came to find you.”

 

A faint demonic aura pervaded the air, emanating from the young man. Su Muluo’s previous guess was confirmed—this person was indeed a half-demon, and specifically a bird demon.

 

“Come to find me?” the young man muttered, “Why would you come to find me… How did you even find me?”

 

Before he could finish, a look of pain crossed his face, and he hugged his arms tightly.

 

“Leave quickly! I can’t control my power anymore!!”

 

Su Muluo responded by knocking the young man out.

 

The young man collapsed to the ground, revealing his hands covered in small feathers.

 

Long Ling asked, “Where does the phoenix want to take him?”

 

“First, let’s take him to the Bureau of Extraordinary Beings,” Su Muluo said, “After all, he is a half-demon and might be someone the bird clan is searching for.”

 

Long Ling fell silent, clearly displeased.

 

Su Muluo looked at him and said with a smile, “Or we could take him back with us?”

 

“Forget it,” Long Ling said with a click of his tongue, “The Bureau of Extraordinary Beings it is.”

 

Reluctantly, Long Ling transformed back into a small black dragon and crawled into Su Muluo’s pocket.

 

However, a moment later, it popped its head out of the pocket and let out a yelp.

 

The phoenix doesn’t allow anyone to touch him!

 

“Alright, alright, I understand.”

 

Su Muluo laughed, patted its head, and sent a message to Liu He.

 

Soon, several members of the Bureau of Extraordinary Beings arrived quickly. They first respectfully greeted Su Muluo with “Mr. Su” and then carried the unconscious young man away to the bureau.

 

At the Bureau of Extraordinary Beings, two employees were conducting a demon power test on the young man. Liu He stood nearby and said, “No wonder we received a report about unusual demon energy in Lin City recently. It turns out a half-demon has awakened—thank you so much, Mr. Su.”

 

“It was just a small effort,” Su Muluo said, “Did you find out his identity?”

 

Liu He nodded and said, “His ID name is Lin Chengcheng. He has no parents, and his house is rented. According to his landlord, he has only been in Lin City for a year and a half. He usually just does odd jobs at convenience stores and rarely interacts with others—there’s no more information for now.”

 

Su Muluo remained silent. Although the young man’s rented place wasn’t large, the location and environment were decent. He had also ordered special coffee several times before. If he was really just doing odd jobs, he probably wouldn’t have such a comfortable living situation.

 

This meant the young man was hiding other secrets and was not as simple as he seemed.

 

Liu He observed Su Muluo’s expression and asked, “Is this your friend?”

 

“Not exactly,” Su Muluo replied, “But he could be the illegitimate child the bird clan is looking for.”

 

Liu He was surprised, glanced at the unconscious young man, and stroked her chin, “Indeed… He is a half-demon with a demon power of just over twenty years and has bird clan blood… I should contact the bird clan people immediately.”

 

She quickly made a phone call, and soon after, the young man on the bed opened his eyes—

 

And found himself surrounded by people.

 

The young man was immediately shocked and nearly jumped out of bed, exclaiming, “Who are you?!”

 

The next second, he realized he wasn’t at home but in a completely unfamiliar place, and he panicked, “Where am I?!”

 

“You’re awake. You’re at the Bureau of Extraordinary Beings,” Liu He said kindly, “The procedure was successful. You are now a half-demon.”

 

The young man: “……”

 

He had a look of disbelief, glancing around. Seeing Su Muluo not far away, he finally spotted a familiar face among the strangers and exclaimed with joy, “Boss! You’re here too!!”

 

However, upon seeing Su Muluo, Lin Chengcheng’s memories came rushing back all at once. His expression changed abruptly as he immediately looked at his hands.

 

At that moment, his demonic power had stabilized, and there were no more feathers on the back of his hands. He let out a sigh of relief and muttered, “It really was a dream. I should just go back to sleep; everything will be fine when I wake up.”

 

He then pulled the covers back over himself and lay down again.

 

The people by the bedside were silent for a few seconds. Liu He reached out and nudged the young man.

 

Lin Chengcheng poked his head out from under the covers, looking extremely terrified.

 

“This isn’t a dream. You’re Lin Chengcheng, a half-demon. Your demonic power awakened earlier, which is why you had those unusual symptoms,” Liu He said. “You’re currently at the Bureau of Extraordinary Beings, an organization that handles demon affairs. All demons coming to human cities must register here. You must have heard of us before.”

 

“What name??” Lin Chengcheng asked, “What Bureau of Extraordinary Beings? I’ve never heard of it!”

 

He looked genuinely surprised. Liu He was about to respond when a dark voice interrupted from the side, “Miss Liu, that’s enough for now.”

 

It was Mu Ge, who had come with several members of the bird clan after receiving Liu He’s message.

 

“The young master has just awakened. We will explain everything to him later. For now, let him rest,” Mu Ge said, then turned to Lin Chengcheng, “Young master, the bird clan has been waiting for you for many years. Please come back with us.”

 

Lin Chengcheng was confused and tried to refuse, but meeting Mu Ge’s gaze, his mind went blank, and his thoughts seemed to be drained away.

 

“… Well, alright,” he said dully, “But I have a cat I need to pick up…”

 

Mu Ge replied, “Don’t worry about that. We will handle everything for you.”

 

He then turned to Liu He and said, “Thank you to the Bureau of Extraordinary Beings. The bird clan will remember your kindness and will prepare a generous gift in return.”

 

Liu He said, “To be honest, your young master wasn’t found by the Bureau of Extraordinary Beings but by Mr. Su. If you want to thank someone, it should be him.”

 

Mu Ge paused for a moment, glanced at Su Muluo, and said, “Thank you. I apologize for my previous rudeness. It seems you are not the one who killed my master after all.”

 

Su Muluo responded calmly, “So, are you leaving now, or will you stay here to continue investigating your master’s death?”

 

Mu Ge replied, “That’s a matter for the bird clan.”

 

He signaled his two subordinates to help Lin Chengcheng up and then left.

 

After the bird clan members departed, Su Muluo also left the Bureau of Extraordinary Beings. The small black dragon lay in his palm, raising its little head and asking, “Aw?”

 

The phoenix hadn’t asked about the relic.

 

“From Lin Chengcheng’s reaction, he probably doesn’t know much himself,” Su Muluo said. “And it’s not the right time to ask… We’ll meet again soon enough.”

 

He had left a mark on Lin Chengcheng, so he would be able to sense if something happened to him immediately. Judging by his intuition, the mark would likely come into play in a few days.

 

The small black dragon tilted its head and rested its chin on Su Muluo’s fingertip, lazily rubbing against it.

 

It was already evening, and there wasn’t enough time to cook. Su Muluo pinched the little dragon’s soft horn and asked, “Do you want to eat out?”

 

The small black dragon happily let out a “woof,” transforming into a human and wrapping his arms around Su Muluo’s waist.

 

Su Muluo tapped his hand and said, “No hugging in public.”

 

This dragon always liked to hug him suddenly, but thankfully, he reacted quickly and used illusions each time—otherwise, passersby would have been startled.

 

Long Ling’s mouth curved into a smile as he released his embrace and instead held Su Muluo’s fingers in his hand.

 

The two walked slowly along the street and soon passed by a Sichuan restaurant.

 

The restaurant had a pleasant environment, good business, and an enticing aroma of food. Su Muluo decided this was the place.

 

When ordering, Long Ling asked, “Does the phoenix want any drinks?”

 

Su Muluo leaned over to look at the menu. Although he had been to hotpot restaurants before, this was his first time at this kind of place. After some thought, he decided to try something different.

 

“I’ll have a beer,” he said.

 

Long Ling paused slightly while holding the menu and said, “How about juice instead? I remember the phoenix… hasn’t had beer before, right?”

 

Su Muluo replied, “No, I want beer.”

 

He was very insistent and repeated his choice. Long Ling had no choice but to order a can of beer for him.

 

After a while, several dishes were served—spicy, aromatic, and brightly colored. Su Muluo picked up his chopsticks and took a bite, his eyes lighting up, “Delicious.”

 

But also very spicy!

 

Long Ling opened the can of beer, pouring the golden liquid into a glass. Su Muluo eagerly took a sip.

 

Long Ling asked, “So? Is it good?”

 

Su Muluo was silent for a few seconds before taking another sip.

 

“…It tastes quite strange,” he said, “but it doesn’t seem too hard to drink.”

 

He then set the beer aside and turned to drink the soup instead.

 

By the end of the meal, he had only consumed a small portion of the beer. After leaving the restaurant, Su Muluo rubbed his eyes and said, “I feel a bit sleepy.”

 

Long Ling laughed and said, “I’ll carry you back like a phoenix.”

 

Su Muluo replied, “I don’t want you to carry me.”

 

But right after saying that, he opened his arms to Long Ling.

 

Long Ling: “?”

 

This action was unexpected. He looked at his phoenix for a second and then picked him up.

 

Su Muluo buried his face in Long Ling’s shoulder and gently nuzzled.

 

Long Ling: “…”

 

The phoenix was light and soft, and holding him was effortless. But as he looked at the obedient phoenix in his arms… he felt a bit stunned.

 

What’s happening?

 

“Why aren’t we leaving yet?” Su Muluo’s soft face was pressed against Long Ling’s shoulder, his voice lazy as if he were whining, “I want to go back to sleep.”

 

Long Ling: “…”

 

So cute!

 

I want to pinch him!

 

But pinching him isn’t possible since they’re still on the street. So Long Ling carried his phoenix back to the rental apartment, gently placed him on the sofa, and then squatted down to observe him.

 

His complexion and expression were normal… he didn’t seem uncomfortable?

 

Could he be drunk?

 

Long Ling remembered that Su Muluo hadn’t finished the rest of the beer and thought it unlikely—his phoenix had only had a few sips, so how could he be drunk?

 

While Long Ling was pondering, Su Muluo seemed a bit unhappy and said, “I don’t want to be here; I want to go to the room.”

 

Then he opened his arms again towards Long Ling.

 

Although the living room was only a few steps from the bedroom, he was unwilling to walk there himself and insisted that Long Ling carry him. Long Ling felt his heart melting and chuckled as he picked up his phoenix, saying, “Alright, let’s go to the room.”

 

But once they were back in the room, there was another problem.

 

How to change into pajamas?

 

Long Ling looked at the pajamas on the bed and then at the phoenix clinging to him. He asked, “Does the phoenix want to change into pajamas by himself?”

 

Su Muluo snuggled lazily in Long Ling’s arms, unwilling to move, “No, I don’t want to change… I want to sleep.”

 

Long Ling responded, “Oh, then the phoenix can sleep here. I’ll go sleep on the sofa.”

 

Su Muluo: “?”

 

He immediately lifted his head and stared at Long Ling.

 

Long Ling looked innocent and said, “The phoenix said so. If you don’t want me to sleep in the room, I can only sleep on the sofa.”

 

Su Muluo grabbed the edge of his shirt and said, “You’re not allowed to leave.”

 

“No way, the phoenix told me to leave a few days ago,” Long Ling said. “If the phoenix wakes up tomorrow and finds me in the bed, he might still hit me.”

 

Su Muluo: “I won’t hit you. You’re not allowed to leave.”

 

Long Ling said, “But the phoenix will still hit me. Last time, the phoenix said he’d turn me into a twisted doughnut.”

 

Su Muluo: “…”

 

Su Muluo buried his face in Long Ling’s shoulder and muttered, “That was just to trick you.”

 

Long Ling gently stroked his soft hair and, with a hint of laughter, said, “But I was tricked and scared. How will the phoenix make it up to me?”

 

At this point, his confusion grew even more. His phoenix had only had a few sips of beer… Could it really be because of those few sips that he was drunk?

 

Long Ling looked at Su Muluo, who also looked back at him. After a few seconds, Su Muluo tilted his head.

 

A pure white bird with a beautiful sheen landed on Long Ling’s palm, “cheeped,” and spread its soft wings.

 

Here, feel my feathers.

 

Long Ling: “…”

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Chapter 29: Disappearance

 

Steam rose from the pot as Su Muluo opened a package of frozen dumplings and began boiling them.

 

He had returned from the Bureau of Extraordinary Beings early in the morning and had not eaten anything since. Fortunately, there was a small pot in the staff lounge, and he had bought a bag of frozen dumplings from the shop across the street, making it his breakfast.

 

While the dumplings were cooking, the little black dragon lay languidly nearby. After a while, it caught the aroma of the dumplings and immediately perked up its head.

 

Su Muluo ignored it, and the dragon slowly inched closer to the edge of the pot, staring longingly.

 

“Yip.”

 

It wanted to eat.

 

“I’m not giving you any,” Su Muluo said, “You bit me just now.”

 

The little black dragon replied with a plaintive “Yip!”

 

That was because you called me a little dog first!

 

Su Muluo said, “I apologized afterward. Why did you still bite me!”

 

The little black dragon fell silent.

 

It certainly wouldn’t admit that it found the phoenix’s aroma irresistible and didn’t want to let go.

 

Su Muluo noticed its silence and poked it, feeling that the dragon had a mischievous mind.

 

However, after the dumplings were done, he took a small bowl and ladled a few into it for the dragon.

 

As Su Muluo and the dragon enjoyed their dumplings in the café, Qian Sui slowly came out of the staff lounge. It first sniffed the air and then looked at Su Muluo, saying, “It seems like someone is outside.”

 

Su Muluo replied, “Don’t worry about them. Do you want some dumplings?”

 

The illusion spells were as sophisticated as high-level illusions. The bird people who were watching could only see what he wanted them to see. However, his patience was limited. If they didn’t leave after a while… he would have to “invite” them to leave.

 

Qian Sui wasn’t interested in dumplings and turned away. The little black dragon, however, raised its head warily at Su Muluo’s words and clung protectively to its bowl, looking as though it was guarding its food.

 

Su Muluo chuckled, saying, “You little glutton, you can’t finish all these dumplings by yourself.”

 

The little black dragon responded, “Yip!”

 

That doesn’t mean I’ll give any to others!

 

These are dumplings the phoenix made for me!

 

Su Muluo said, “They weren’t made for you. You just snatched them from me.”

 

Saying this, he added a few more dumplings to the dragon’s bowl.

 

After breakfast, Su Muluo noticed that the bird people were still nearby and had not left as expected. He put the little black dragon into his pocket and left the café.

 

A short while later, he returned as if nothing had happened, holding a feather from a bird and playfully teasing the little black dragon, which was poking its head out of his pocket.

 

The little black dragon looked at the black feather with some disdain, thinking it was neither beautiful nor soft, nowhere near as good as its own phoenix.

 

Then, it climbed out of the pocket and transformed back into its human form.

 

“I have a phoenix feather now,” Long Ling said, lifting his hand and showing off the feather pendant. He then wrapped his arms around Su Muluo’s waist, “The phoenix’s is still the best, soft and fragrant. No other bird compares.”

 

Su Muluo pushed him away, saying, “That doesn’t mean you get to hold me.”

 

Long Ling refused to let go, snuggling closer to Su Muluo’s shoulder with a clingy gesture.

 

Having only been human for a few days, his true nature had already been fully revealed. Every day, he clung to his phoenix and wouldn’t let go when he hugged.

 

Su Muluo looked at the dragon and really wanted to stuff him back into his egg, but since that was impossible, he rubbed the dragon’s head messily.

 

The bird people who had been spying had been driven away. Throughout the day, many customers came into the café, but the young man with the earring did not appear.

 

Previously, the young man would always come when the café opened, but today he did not—under normal circumstances, Su Muluo might not have cared, but now he suspected the young man might be Feng Hen’s illegitimate child and felt it necessary to pay more attention.

 

Feng Xuan came to find the former clan leader’s illegitimate child but unexpectedly died in the hotel. Before he died, he said there were two factions among the bird people—one loyal to the former clan leader Feng Hen and the other to the Grand Elder.

 

If the Grand Elder’s faction killed Feng Xuan and the young man was indeed Feng Hen’s illegitimate child, then his situation would undoubtedly be very dangerous.

 

Su Muluo wondered whether the bird people knew about the young man’s existence now… or whether his absence from the café today was related to the bird people.

 

With this thought, Su Muluo turned his attention to Qian Sui, who had just returned from outside.

 

Qian Sui looked at Su Muluo with vigilance, clearly on guard.

 

Su Muluo spoke gently, “Did you mark every person who took a cat from the shop before?”

 

Qian Sui nodded and asked, “Why?”

 

Su Muluo said, “Please take me to the home of the person who took the black cat.”

 

The young man who had taken a cat from his shop was the only black cat among the group of cats.

 

Qian Sui thought for a moment and said, “The marks from several days ago have already faded.” It paused and then added, “But I went to his house the day before yesterday and know the location.”

 

Without delay, Su Muluo and Long Ling followed Qian Sui to the young man’s home.

 

When Su Muluo first met the young man, he felt a strange aura around him, but it didn’t seem like demonic energy—now he realized the young man was probably a half-demon whose powers hadn’t fully awakened yet, so there was no demonic energy.

 

Before awakening, a half-demon, despite having demonic blood, is no different from an ordinary human and would not be detected.

 

Half an hour later, Su Muluo and Long Ling, guided by Qian Sui, arrived at an ordinary apartment, went up to the fifth floor, and stopped in front of a door.

 

Qian Sui circled the door and said, “This is the place.”

 

Su Muluo moved forward to knock, but Long Ling said, “No need to knock. There’s no one inside.”

 

Then, he simply kicked open the door.

 

Qian Sui looked on in surprise.

 

It glanced at Su Muluo, as if questioning why he wasn’t doing anything.

 

Su Muluo looked at Long Ling, finding that the dragon’s senses seemed far more acute than the phoenix’s… feeling a bit envious.

 

The door opened, and a black cat, startled, immediately jumped onto the sofa.

 

Long Ling entered before his phoenix, surveying the room and saying, “There’s no sign of bird people here.”

 

Su Muluo was surprised, “You can even detect that?” It seemed the dragon’s senses were indeed very sharp, making him even more envious.

 

Long Ling’s lips curved slightly, “Yes, I can sense many auras, but the one I remember the most is the phoenix’s.” He added proudly, “Even if one day the phoenix runs away, I could track you down by the scent of the phoenix.”

 

Su Muluo ignored the latter part and walked into the room.

 

The room was not large and was likely lived in by a single person. However, it was filled with cat beds and climbing structures, and there were several dishes of cat food and fresh water on the floor, enough to feed a cat for several days.

 

The black cat, scared by the intruders, huddled on a climbing structure and refused to come down. Qian Sui walked to the base and meowed up at it.

 

The two cats meowed back and forth, and Qian Sui turned to Su Muluo, saying, “He left by himself. He didn’t seem well before he left, like he was sick… but no one threatened him.”

 

This was quite consistent with Su Muluo’s guess. The lack of bird people’s aura indicated they hadn’t discovered the young man. The food and water for the cat suggested the young man was clear-headed before leaving and had ample time.

 

But why did he leave in the first place?

 

Was something wrong?

 

Su Muluo fell silent. The immediate priority was to find the young man. However, Lin City was so large that finding him might be quite challenging.

 

At this moment, Qian Sui said, “I have many friends scattered throughout the city. They might help find that person.”

 

Without waiting for Su Muluo’s response, it quickly added, “I’m not helping you. I just want to help Doushi find its owner.”

 

Doushi was the black cat in the room. Su Muluo looked at the black cat and then at Qian Sui, smiling slightly, “Thank you. I’ll give you a couple more cans of cat food when we return.”

 

Qian Sui said, “Three cans.”

 

Then it ran out with the black cat.

 

After they left, Su Muluo closed the door.

 

Su Muluo turned to Long Ling and said, “Let’s head back and wait for news.”

 

Long Ling nodded, gazing at the phoenix without saying a word.

 

Perhaps he needed to have his own connections, his own influence, he thought. This way, he could better help his phoenix, provide everything the phoenix wanted… and prevent anyone from taking the phoenix away.

 

Su Muluo didn’t know what Long Ling was thinking. He patted Long Ling’s head, who then took his hand.

 

On the way back, Su Muluo felt that Long Ling seemed preoccupied and was unusually tight-lipped, which was very strange.

 

“What’s wrong?” Su Muluo asked, staring at Long Ling. “If you don’t tell me soon, I’ll ignore you.”

 

Long Ling looked at him, wrapped his arms around Su Muluo’s waist, and said, “I want to keep a phoenix.”

 

Su Muluo laughed upon hearing this, “And how do you plan to do that? I don’t have any salary to give you.”

 

Long Ling said, “I can earn it myself.”

 

He looked very determined, which only made Su Muluo more curious. “How will you earn it? Are you going to get a job?”

 

Long Ling thought for a moment and said, “I’ll see if there are any ways to make money.”

 

Su Muluo handed him his phone, “Here, look for yourself.”

 

By the time they returned to the café, Long Ling had already been looking at his phone for a while. Su Muluo intended to make a cup of coffee for him and the dragon, but suddenly Long Ling exclaimed, “This one can earn three thousand a month!”

 

“That’s a lot!” Su Muluo thought, wondering what job could earn so little. He leaned over to see—

 

Brick moving.

 

“……” He said, “Try another one.”

 

Long Ling said, “Oh,” and after a while, handed Su Muluo the phone again. “How about this one? This one can earn ten thousand!”

 

Su Muluo glanced again—food delivery.

 

“……”

 

Su Muluo took the phone away.

 

Long Ling asked, “?”

 

“Can’t you find a more decent job?” Su Muluo tapped him on the head. “You’re a dragon!”

 

It was rather pitiful to think that the world’s only true dragon could only do brick moving or food delivery.

 

Long Ling held his hand and said, “But it says here that food delivery can earn ten thousand a month—can the phoenix’s shop earn that much?”

 

If he worked for fifty months, that would be fifty thousand, enough to buy a diamond ring!

 

Su Muluo said, “Of course, it can earn much more than that.”

 

With his shop, Su Muluo could sell several cups of special coffee every day, and just from the special coffee, he could earn over ten thousand a month, which was definitely better than food delivery.

 

Long Ling thought for a moment and said, “But that’s not money I’ve earned. I’ve never earned money before.”

 

His tone was a bit dejected.

 

Seeing that his dragon was getting unhappy, Su Muluo patted his head and smiled, “It doesn’t matter. We don’t need to worry about money. We came here for fun, not to make money.”

 

His tone was gentle, but Long Ling didn’t seem comforted. “No, if we don’t make money now, how will we buy a diamond ring for the phoenix?”

 

Su Muluo was about to say that he wasn’t really interested in a diamond ring when Long Ling added, “Then I can marry the phoenix and make her my wife.”

 

Su Muluo: “?”

 

Marry what?

 

Do what?

 

“We also need to buy a big house so the phoenix can lay eggs for me,” Long Ling continued seriously, then said, “No, don’t buy eggs. Just get a big house to keep the phoenix.”

 

He seemed a bit happy talking about this, “Then I can keep the phoenix in the big house and touch her feathers every day.”

 

Su Muluo: “??? ”

 

He was about to angrily say, “You can touch yourself,” but heard Long Ling sigh, as if suddenly coming back to reality, and said gloomily, “So we need to save money quickly. Otherwise, what if the phoenix thinks I’m poor and runs off with another wild man?”

 

Su Muluo: “……”

 

Long Ling looked at him with a bit of grievance, “The phoenix doesn’t comfort me. I feel like the phoenix doesn’t like me.”

 

Then he grabbed Su Muluo’s hand and loudly complained, “I’m unhappy! I want the phoenix to be affectionate! A hundred times of affection!”

 

Su Muluo: “…………”

 

Su Muluo expressionlessly shook off Long Ling’s hand.

 

“Go move bricks then!”

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Chapter 28: The Phoenix Relics

 

Although extremely unwilling, Long Ling was still dragged out by his phoenix.

 

As soon as they stepped outside, he transformed back into a small black dragon and burrowed into Su Muluo’s pocket.

 

“Roar.”

 

He didn’t want the people from the Extraordinary Bureau to see him in his human form.

 

He disliked them.

 

Su Muluo didn’t stop him; since this little dragon didn’t like the Extraordinary Bureau, staying in his pocket was fine.

 

But every time they went there, it seemed like nothing good ever came of it.

 

So, he comforted the little dragon by patting its small head and led it away.

 

At the Extraordinary Bureau, Liu He, as usual, waited for Su Muluo at the entrance. Upon seeing him, he quickly walked over and said, “Mr. Su, the people from the bird clan are currently in the director’s office. Please come with me.”

 

Su Muluo had no objections and said, “Thank you for your trouble.”

 

Liu He smiled awkwardly and said, “It’s no trouble at all, Mr. Su. Rest assured, we believe you were dragged into this. However, the people from the bird clan are quite agitated and might ask you a few questions.”

 

Only the high-level members of the Lin City Extraordinary Bureau and a few people at headquarters knew Su Muluo’s identity. Because of this, they believed Su Muluo would have no reason to target a bird clan elder. However, the bird clan was unaware of this. Given the involvement of the True Dragon, the Extraordinary Bureau could not reveal Su Muluo’s identity to them.

 

So after the bird clan elder’s incident, the Extraordinary Bureau’s role was to have Su Muluo come over, mediate, and find a solution to the matter.

 

On the way to the office, Su Muluo asked, “How did Feng Xuan die?”

 

Liu He’s expression grew serious at the mention, “We are still investigating. So far, we have found that he went to your coffee shop yesterday, then returned and instructed his subordinates to find three people. After that, he stayed in the hotel and didn’t come out—when his subordinates found him again, he was already dead in his room.”

 

The little black dragon popped its head out from Su Muluo’s pocket and let out a fierce “Roar.”

 

Liu He was startled and thought the True Dragon might breathe fire at her again, so she stepped back immediately.

 

Su Muluo calmly pushed the little black dragon back and said, “Don’t come out again later.” Then he said to Liu He, “He just said that no matter how you think about it, Feng Xuan’s subordinates are the most suspicious.”

 

Liu He thought to herself that Mr. Su was truly impressive, understanding even such trivial talk, but maintained a serious face and said, “We initially thought so too, but after investigation, Feng Xuan’s strongest subordinate had only been around for 250 years, while Feng Xuan himself was a 500-year-old bird demon. They simply couldn’t overpower him.”

 

She paused slightly and added, “Moreover, those subordinates had been with Feng Xuan for hundreds of years and had always been loyal, maintaining a good relationship with him.”

 

So, after all the twists and turns, Su Muluo, the last stranger Feng Xuan had interacted with, remained the most suspicious.

 

Su Muluo fell silent. He hadn’t expected Feng Xuan to die unexpectedly. Moreover, before their separation, Feng Xuan had promised to find out the identities of the bird demons who had attacked him… Could the issue lie here?

 

During their conversation, the two had already reached the office. Liu He knocked on the door, and after receiving a response from inside, she led Su Muluo in.

 

The office was spacious. The director of the Extraordinary Bureau, Zheng Hechun, sat in the main seat, with several people on either side, all looking cold and unfriendly.

 

“Mr. Su,” Zheng Hechun’s attitude was quite gentle, “please have a seat.”

 

Su Muluo calmly sat on the sofa. Liu He did not return to Zheng Hechun’s side but stood behind him.

 

This was a signal, indicating the Extraordinary Bureau’s attitude towards Su Muluo. The few bird demons exchanged glances, and their expressions subtly changed.

 

“Mr. Su,” said a man leading the bird demons, “yesterday my master came to see you, and he ended up dead in the hotel that night. How do you explain this?”

 

Su Muluo knew he was referring to Feng Xuan’s disciple, Mu Ge, a 250-year-old bird demon, and replied, “There’s nothing to explain. I only spent a short time with him and haven’t been in contact since.”

 

“However, before my master was killed, he had only seen one unfamiliar person—namely you!” Mu Ge said. “What did he say to you? After returning, he instructed us to investigate if there were any anomalies within our clan?”

 

His tone was somewhat sharp, but Su Muluo remained calm and replied, “He mistook me for the illegitimate child of the former bird clan leader and asked me to return and inherit the bird clan.”

 

Zheng Hechun: “…”

 

Liu He: “…”

 

“Illegitimate child of the bird clan…” Mu Ge repeated the phrase, and his expression toward Su Muluo changed slightly. “So, after my master left, where did you go?”

 

Su Muluo: “I went to my shop.”

 

Mu Ge: “And after closing the shop? Surely you didn’t stay there the whole night!”

 

Su Muluo calmly said, “Then I went home and spent time with my boyfriend.”

 

As soon as he finished speaking, the pocket started moving as the little black dragon inside wriggled furiously.

 

Su Muluo reached into the pocket to hold down the little black dragon, which then clung tightly to his fingers.

 

And even bit him.

 

Su Muluo: “…”

 

Meanwhile, Zheng Hechun and Liu He both looked surprised when they heard “boyfriend,” while the bird clan members remained unmoved and said, “Since you say you were with your boyfriend, where is he? Let him come out and testify!”

 

Su Muluo: “That’s not possible. He’s still asleep at home.”

 

Another bird demon sneered immediately and said, “Are you trying to deceive us? Are you planning to go back and find your boyfriend to make a run for it?”

 

Su Muluo raised an eyebrow slightly. The bird demon continued, “Why aren’t you speaking? Are you feeling guilty?”

 

“Sorry to interrupt,” Liu He spoke up at this moment, “You have no evidence to prove that Mr. Su is the killer. We only asked him questions—now that the questions are answered, Mr. Su can leave.”

 

“Impossible!” the bird demon said. “He’s a suspect in the elder’s murder. He cannot be let go!”

 

Liu He glanced at Zheng Hechun, maintaining her calm demeanor, “As I said, you have no evidence, and Mr. Su has no motive to kill Elder Feng. However, the Extraordinary Bureau will assist the bird clan in investigating until the true culprit is found.”

 

She then added with a slight smile, “Moreover, if we are talking about suspicion, you were the last to contact Elder Feng, so… your suspicion might be a bit higher than Mr. Su’s?”

 

The bird demon: “You—”

 

Just as he was about to get angry, Zheng Hechun roared from behind his desk, “Xiao Liu! What nonsense are you talking? Apologize immediately!”

 

Liu He quickly bowed her head and obediently said, “I misspoke. I’m sorry!”

 

With her apology, Zheng Hechun smiled at the bird demon and said, “She’s young and doesn’t know better. I’ll discipline her more in the future. Please forgive us.”

 

The bird demon: “…”

 

With the exchange of words, the bird demon couldn’t say much more. Mu Ge glanced at them faintly and said, “In that case, we’ll trouble the Extraordinary Bureau.”

 

After their brief stay, they left. Subsequently, Su Muluo also departed.

 

“Mr. Su,” outside the office, Liu He said, “You might need to be more cautious these days. The bird clan hasn’t lifted their suspicion of you and might send people to keep an eye on you.”

 

Su Muluo nodded, “Thank you for the reminder. I’ll be careful.” He understood Liu He was kindly warning him not to let the bird clan know he had a True Dragon, as the existence of a True Dragon should be kept as hidden as possible.

 

The two walked out of the Extraordinary Bureau. On the way, Liu He mentioned Feng Xuan again.

 

“Elder Feng had extremely keen senses and could detect the presence of familiar people. If a familiar person had contact with a stranger, he could even sense that familiarity on the stranger.” Because of Feng Xuan’s incident, Liu He also learned the bird clan’s purpose in Lin City. “He might have sought you out because you had contact with the bird clan’s illegitimate child. If you encounter someone like that, please inform the Extraordinary Bureau immediately.”

 

Su Muluo fell silent upon hearing her words.

 

Perhaps being an outsider gave Liu He a different perspective… a perspective completely different from before.

 

He had always thought that Feng Han had the bloodline of the Phoenix clan, which made Feng Xuan sense a similarity in their auras. But the truth might be that Feng Han didn’t have Phoenix blood at all. Instead, he had unknowingly come into contact with Feng Han’s illegitimate child, and thus had a trace of that aura, which Feng Xuan, with his acute senses, detected.

 

If that was the case, he must have indeed met that illegitimate child and seen him many times. Many people could meet this condition… such as the frequent customer who regularly paid in cash and had a peculiar aura.

 

Suddenly, many faces flashed through Su Muluo’s mind, finally settling on one.

 

The young man who often paid in cash, wore an ear stud, and always had an odd aura about him.

 

Could it be him?

 

While Su Muluo was deep in thought, Liu He continued, “And there’s one more thing you shouldn’t tell others. I just heard it from the director.”

 

She looked around to ensure no one was nearby and whispered, “The reason the bird clan came to Lin City to look for the former clan leader’s illegitimate child is not only because they need a new clan leader but also because they suspect that the lost treasure of the bird clan might be with that illegitimate child.”

 

Su Muluo asked, “Bird clan’s treasure?”

 

Liu He nodded, “That treasure has been missing since Feng Han disappeared. It might have been taken by him or could still be with the bird clan… I’ve heard it’s a relic left by the Phoenix clan and has been part of the bird clan’s heritage for a thousand years.”

 

Su Muluo: “…”

 

What?

 

A relic of the Phoenix clan?

 

Had he been too reclusive? It seemed… he had never heard of such a thing.

 

Liu He added, “However, the existence of this treasure has always been kept secret by the bird clan and never disclosed to outsiders. Only because they need to cooperate with the Extraordinary Bureau this time did they reluctantly inform the director—who told me, and I’m telling you. Please don’t tell a third person.”

 

This explained why the outside world knew nothing about this treasure. Su Muluo felt reassured and didn’t think he was overly reclusive. He said, “Okay, I won’t say anything.” He might just mention it to a dragon later.

 

After that, the two parted ways at the Extraordinary Bureau. Su Muluo didn’t return to his rented apartment but went to his coffee shop.

 

Liu He’s reminder was correct. As soon as he arrived at the shop, he noticed many more eyes on him. So he used a concealment spell and took the little black dragon out of his pocket.

 

The little black dragon nestled in Su Muluo’s palm, clinging to his hand like a phoenix, twisting and turning with delight.

 

It’s calling me its boyfriend!

 

Boyfriend!

 

The little black dragon was so thrilled it almost tangled itself up again, but it reacted quickly, untangling itself and wrapping its tail around Su Muluo’s wrist, happily giving his fingertip a little peck.

 

Su Muluo was amused by its small gesture and soon fell into deep thought.

 

He had thought that if Feng Hen didn’t have phoenix blood, it wouldn’t concern him. But he didn’t expect that the bird clan would have a phoenix relic, and it might even be in the hands of Feng Hen’s illegitimate child.

 

And that illegitimate child is currently in Lin City.

 

Su Muluo patted the little black dragon’s head and said, “What do you think this phoenix relic is, and how did the bird clan obtain it?”

 

The little black dragon, happily rubbing against the phoenix’s finger, nudged it for a few seconds before shaking its head to indicate it didn’t know.

 

Su Muluo scratched its chin, pondering, “They have a phoenix relic but never tell anyone about it. They keep it so secretive—are they afraid of attracting envy?”

 

Or is there something else going on?

 

The little black dragon looked at its phoenix and gave a small “aow” in response.

 

If the phoenix wants it, it will help the phoenix get it.

 

Su Muluo said, “There’s no need. Even if it’s a phoenix relic, it might be something left to them by other phoenixes, not mine… I just want to take a look.”

 

According to Liu He, the phoenix relic might be with the bird clan or with that illegitimate child. Either way, he needed to meet this illegitimate child and see what the legendary phoenix relic really was.

 

With some luck, he might even catch a glimpse of some hidden truths from the past.

 

Thinking of this, Su Muluo said to the little black dragon, “Do you want to go to the Abnormality Bureau again and use the Trace Mirror?” He hadn’t had the little black dragon use the Trace Mirror before because it wouldn’t transform into its human form then. Now that it had, it was time to give it a try.

 

The little black dragon: “……”

 

Aow!

 

It didn’t want to go to the Abnormality Bureau again!!!

 

Su Muluo said, “Alright, alright, I understand.”

 

Although he said this, he was still thinking about finding a day when the little dragon wasn’t paying attention and taking it to the Abnormality Bureau.

 

Today, the café opened earlier than usual, with no customers at first. Su Muluo wasn’t in a hurry. He wasn’t aiming to make money by opening early; he was waiting for the young man with the ear stud.

 

While waiting, the little black dragon clung to Su Muluo’s fingers, spinning around in his hand, chasing its own tail.

 

Su Muluo watched it play with itself for a while and couldn’t help but laugh, “You look like a little puppy.”

 

The little black dragon: “?”

 

Su Muluo added, “Little puppies also chase their tails and spin around.”

 

The little black dragon: “???“

 

The little black dragon never expected that, after the mud eel spirit and the little mouse, its phoenix would now label it a “puppy.” It immediately lifted its head and let out a loud “aow.”

 

It was not a puppy!

 

It wanted an apology!

 

“Not at all,” Su Muluo said, “I didn’t say you are a puppy, I said you look like one.” He then added with a grin, “Given how black you are, a little white dog might be cuter than you.”

 

The little black dragon: “……”

 

The little black dragon suddenly bit Su Muluo’s finger.

 

Su Muluo: “?”

 

He shook his finger and said, “Let go.”

 

The little black dragon didn’t let go.

 

Su Muluo shook his finger again and said, “Alright, you’re not a puppy. Can you let go now?”

 

The little black dragon still wouldn’t let go.

 

Su Muluo pleaded, “I’m sorry, I was wrong. Please let go!”

 

The little black dragon just wouldn’t let go.

 

Su Muluo: “……”

 

The little black dragon didn’t bite hard or hurt its phoenix, but it just wouldn’t release its grip.

 

It even looked at him with a triumphant expression.

 

Su Muluo: “…………”

 

Moments later, a small pot of hot water was boiling, with the little black dragon suspended above it, tightly holding onto Su Muluo’s finger and making a commotion.

 

“Aow!!”

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T/N: Hello hello! There is plenty more where that came from, so stay tuned! And stay healthy! Straighten your posture, so some stretches and drink some water before continuing hehe~

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