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Chapter 750 Selection
Lin Zhao was taken aback. She thought that the first thing Qu Shu would do after taking a high position was to cultivate his own power. How come Qu Shu didn't have the spirit of "uniting with all comrades who can be united" at all?

Qu Shu met Lin Zhao's probing gaze and, after figuring out Lin Zhao's thoughts, felt a mixture of amusement and exasperation.

Where exactly did he display such a fanatical thirst for power that Lin Zhao felt he was the kind of madman obsessed with power?
"Even if I wanted to control the Celestial Phoenix Clan, I couldn't deny the fact that the Celestial Phoenixes were born stronger than the Celestial Phoenixes. Even the weakest Celestial Phoenix, when it truly unleashed its willpower, far surpassed that of the Celestial Phoenix. That's why I kept experimenting on myself, trying to break through this limit. But in this world, there is only one me, and there will never be a second Celestial Phoenix like me."

Qu Shu lowered her eyes as she said this: "If there are any capable people among the Heavenly Phoenixes, I will certainly not refuse to use them. However, this generation of the Heavenly Phoenix Clan is unremarkable and not as spirited as my mother's generation of Heavenly Phoenixes."

Perhaps it was because Huang Zhao's death drained the last bit of hope from the Heavenly Phoenix Clan that the Heavenly Phoenix declined after her. The Heavenly Phoenix lost its last competitive desire and became a complete vassal, constantly rejecting Qu Shu, who was unwilling to become the shadow of the Heavenly Phoenix.

"Compared to these Heavenly Phoenixes that have been successfully brainwashed or have given up on themselves, Heavenly Phoenixes are of course more useful, and these Heavenly Phoenixes are not completely rotten."

In fact, among the Heavenly Phoenixes, apart from those old-fashioned elders and Heavenly Phoenixes who were close to Huang Zhao, the young Heavenly Phoenixes were not really that hostile to Qu Shu. Qu Shu was able to survive as a child largely because of the care she received from these Heavenly Phoenixes.

Once Qu Shu's bloodline is revealed and she is betrothed to Huang Yue, she will have the means to protect herself among these malicious clansmen.

It was precisely because of this reliance that Qu Shu had the leverage to carry out his plans step by step.

Qu Shu transformed every bit of kindness and help he received into a stepping stone, allowing him to steadily rise from the despised son of a sinful beast in the Heavenly Phoenix Clan to Young Master Qu Shu, and even gain the opportunity to descend to the mortal realm.

The biggest reason for this is that Qu Shu never ignores the best choice because of his status. For him, his own purpose is the most important thing. As for helping Tianfeng to raise his status, he doesn't care.

Qu Shu asked himself, and realized that he didn't have such lofty sentiments.

As for the low status of the Tianfeng Clan, did Qu Shu have any dissatisfaction?
Of course he does have it, but compared to what he wants to do, this desire ranks rather low.

Lin Zhao said sullenly, "I thought you would help Tianfeng."

Qu Shu said coldly, "In fact, I have already helped them a lot by taking the position of power. If they are still the same hopeless and parasitic creatures who only want to rely on Tianhuang after I take power, then they deserve to be ignored."

Qu Shu's attitude was quite indifferent: "Sympathy is for those who deserve sympathy. Some cowards who see the outstretched hand in the abyss but do not try to take a chance will only die in the abyss."

Lin Zhao: "...Has anyone told you that your statement was a bit—"

Lin Zhao found it difficult to describe Qu Shu's words, but when she met Qu Shu's gaze, she immediately changed her words: "Whatever makes you happy."

Qu Shu withdrew his gaze and tossed Lin Zhao a roster: "This is the shortlist of participants. You have three days to review and choose. During these three days, don't forget to come to me and the Tianhuang Clan to refine the Qiankun Mirror and the furnace. Nowadays, the Tianhuang Clan not only needs to strengthen the Tianhuangs participating in the competition, but the entire Tianhuang Clan's combat power also needs to be raised to a higher level so that we can secure the position corresponding to our ranking after we achieve it."

Lin Zhao glanced at the list and sighed when he realized there were indeed very few people on it.

It seems that the situation regarding the descendants of the Celestial Phoenix Clan is indeed not optimistic. Such a large clan only has a few young Celestial Phoenixes, and some of them are even below the True Immortal level.

Oh. Underage, huh? It's alright then. Lin Zhao closed the roster: "I understand. Go and rest and prepare. I'll come find you when it's time."

After saying that, Lin Zhao seemed to remember something and asked, "Do you have a suitable candidate in mind?"

Qu Shu shook his head: "It doesn't make much difference to me which of these Heavenly Phoenixes I choose."

Lin Zhao roughly understood Qu Shu's meaning and nodded: "Okay, goodbye."

As soon as Qu Shu left, Lin Zhao summoned Huang Yue.

After all, she had all the information on the list, but she hadn't met the real person yet, so she needed someone to guide her. Qu Shu, as a Heavenly Phoenix, was obviously not suitable to be that person, and Lin Zhao didn't know anyone in the Heavenly Phoenix Clan, so she could only turn to Huang Yue.

Huang Yue took the roster, glanced at it, and patted Lin Zhao on the shoulder: "You've come to the right person. I know all these people! What kind of person are you looking for?"

Lin Zhao pondered for a moment: "For those who can work hard, strength and talent are secondary."

Lin Zhao could improve his strength and talent, but this diligence... Lin Zhao asked himself if he really had any way to change it.

Huang Yue understood and flipped through the booklet: "There is someone who is very suitable, but she should not be in the clan right now. Come with me, I will take you to find her."

Lin Zhao noticed a hint of gloom in Huang Yue's eyes and asked, "Is there something wrong with this person?"

Huang Yue sighed, "If I had to say, there is a problem, but it's not her own problem; it's a problem caused by her father. You can come with me."

Lin Zhao followed behind Huang Yue, and the two concealed their presence. When they arrived at a residence of the Heavenly Phoenix Clan, they could hear sounds coming from inside before they even entered.

A somewhat shrill male voice said, "What exactly are you thinking? You look down on the White Tiger Clan, you're picky about the Black Tortoise Clan, do you really want to choose an Ancient Dragon Clan?!"

His response came from a deep, somewhat muffled contralto: "Father, I want to choose a Heavenly Phoenix."

"Choose a Heavenly Phoenix? What, do you want to have a bunch of Heavenly Phoenixes like your mother?! Forget it! The Heavenly Phoenix Clan no longer has the fortune to give birth to Heavenly Phoenixes. You'd better take advantage of your current status as a Heavenly Phoenix and quickly find a powerful Daoist partner to improve your cultivation. It's more important to protect yourself on the battlefield. If you want to choose a Heavenly Phoenix, besides that little bastard Qu Shu, which Heavenly Phoenix in the clan is decent now?"

Lin Zhao listened with utmost respect.

She originally thought that the Heavenly Phoenix Clan did not have a high status within the Heavenly Phoenix Clan, but she didn't expect that it wasn't actually that low.

At least this Tianfeng father can still forcefully suppress his daughter's marriage?
Huang Yue frowned as she listened, but there was nothing she could do.

This is also the most awkward problem for the Heavenly Phoenix Clan, because no Heavenly Phoenix has descended to earth for many years, and many families that possess Heavenly Phoenixes are no longer willing to let their daughters become Daoist partners with Heavenly Phoenixes.