As an official, what's wrong with raising a few monsters?

Chapter 178 The Divine Beast Filter Shattered

"This... Immortal?"

The weather cleared up again and the birds dispersed.

The phoenix's colorful tail feathers streaked across the sky and carried Mingchen to the ground.

The figure changed, the golden crown feathers shrank into a small tuft of golden hair, the tail feathers disappeared, and the body shrank rapidly, becoming the size of the usual little white bird.

It’s just that now, the little white bird has become a little red bird.

What just happened is still shocking to it.

Long Lian stared blankly at Mingchen and Fuyao, not knowing what to address them for a moment.

Mingchen glanced at the sun in the sky and shook his head at it: "I am not an immortal. I call you by your name, and you can call me by my name."

The dragon just helped them and is a friend.

It also has the long-cherished wish of turning into a dragon, so Mingchen naturally wants to say a few more words to it.

The bird casually flapped its wings and dispelled the lingering strange fire that was wrapped around Long Lian's tail. The fire disappeared, leaving only a piece of burnt black dragon scale.

"Um...thank you, sir."

Long Lian thought about it and decided to use the same name as Fu Yao.

"It doesn't matter."

Mingchen waved his hand and looked at it with interest: "What are your plans for the future?"

"I?"

Long Lian paused and subconsciously looked around.

The meteorite gave rise to the sacred Wutong tree, but now it is just an empty shell, broken and crumbling. The golden flames that never went out were absorbed by Fuyao and disappeared.

There had just been a brief downpour, adding some moisture to the dry, cracked earth.

This was originally its territory, a river, but with the meteorite falling to the ground and the spread of strange fire, the river has dried up.

Now that the strange fire and meteorite have disappeared, perhaps it can bring water back, continue to live here to practice, and return to its previous life.

But... is it necessary?
"If you don't know what to do next, why not give it a try and come with me to see what the world is really like?"

The handsome young man looked at the oppressive dragon with a confident and bright smile, and a light flashing in his bright eyes, making people want to believe him involuntarily.

……

"All right!"

"It's finally better. It feels so cool!"

"Did you see it the day before yesterday? A phoenix appeared in the north!"

"Ah? Is this true? I seem to have heard some strange noises!"

"We've had such hot weather these days, is it because of that phoenix?"

"I even saw a hand growing out of the sun!"

"And... there's also a black dragon!"

"I think our Majesty is wise, so there are strange signs from the sky to prove it. The phoenix is singing at Qifeng, the Lord is destined by heaven..."

……

As the cool spring breeze blew, the city, which had been lifeless due to the heat, seemed to become more lively.

Today is market day. People are walking around in the market, seeing acquaintances from time to time, gossiping with each other, and talking about the hottest topics recently.

We are not blind. That day, the phoenix flew into the sky and fought against the giant hand, and the black dragon joined in...

After that day, the heat disappeared and the divine fire seemed to have disappeared.

This is not a fantasy, it has caught the eyes of many people.

I believe that it won’t be long before this matter spreads out.

While people were talking, they didn't pay attention to the handsome young man passing by them.

On his shoulder, the little red bird raised its head, its small eyes full of spirit and a hint of pride revealed in a very human way.

No one knew that the subject of their discussion was precisely this ordinary-looking little red bird.

Of course it’s Mingchen and Fuyao.

Bathing in the magical fire, transforming into a phoenix.

After this matter was over, Mingchen and Fuyao returned to the city, wandered around the market and looked around.

Although this trip had some twists and turns, at least all the goals were achieved and we can now start our journey home.

However, I did make a trip after all, wander around, and bring back some local specialties and gifts for my relatives and friends back home, so it wasn't a wasted trip.

Mingchen has never been a workaholic.

Planning is planning, life is life. When people spend their whole lives chasing certain goals, life is still quite hard.

"How about it?"

"How about it?"

"Sir, I'm awesome, right~"

"Hehe~ They are all talking about me!"

"You must treat me well in the future~"

"Otherwise, I'll set fire to your eyebrows!"

"Buy me that! Buy me that~ It smells good, I want to eat it~"

Even after transforming into the noble and beautiful phoenix, nothing seemed to have changed.

It’s nothing more than the little white bird turning into a little red bird.

The unlucky guy was obviously a person who only remembered food and not beatings. In the blink of an eye, he forgot all the mess that happened that day.

I just remember bragging to the young master with great enthusiasm.

How majestic she is! How beautiful she is!
Now she is a phoenix.

"Oh?"

"Really?"

Mingchen narrowed his eyes and looked at the naughty boy with interest.

"Did Fuyaoer forget?"

"I have a fire too!"

There's something dangerous in the young master's eyes!

A black light flashed in Fuyao's eyes.

She seemed to remember something, and her eyes instantly brightened with pride. That day, Fuyao completed her phoenix transformation, and Mingchen had rightfully received a reward.

After seven years of wasted time, the transformation of the white bird into a phoenix was not simple. The reward was also not simple: two flames, one black and one white.

Black is the fire of annihilation. It is pitch black, dim and without any light. It has no temperature. It will ignite when touched and cannot be extinguished. It can absorb and destroy everything.

That day, when fighting against the palm that appeared out of nowhere, the so-called Lord Lihuoxing, Mingchen didn't even have time to study it and just used it directly.

White represents Nirvana Flame, which Mingchen has not used yet. The bright white color is warm and peaceful, exuding the breath of life. It can be used for medical treatment and can bring people back to life.

"Just kidding, just kidding~"

"How could I burn the young master?"

One life and one death, two flames, one black and one white. Mingchen and Fuyao studied them.

But even Fuyao, the phoenix born from fire, could not be driven, could not be stopped, and could not be confronted.

The little red bird rubbed against Mingchen's face, looking like a lackey with eyes full of affection.

"My dear, I like you the most!"

"Sir~ I want to eat that, buy it for me~"

Fuyao is Fuyao.

Even if she becomes a phoenix, she will not change.

At this moment, a three-inch green snake suddenly poked its head out from Mingchen's sleeve carefully. It first glanced around, then looked at the way the man and the bird were getting along.

Long Lian was speechless.

So, does the noble and majestic mythical beast Phoenix usually look like this?

The mythical beast filter was shattered to pieces.

It is really difficult for a normal snake to connect this boastful and coquettish little red bird with the noble phoenix bird that all birds pay homage to.

Long Lian really wanted to go out into the world. He had lived in the Yuelong River for a thousand years, practicing hard for a thousand years, and transformed from a green snake into a dragon. He had no idea what the world outside was like.

Now it needs to find its own opportunity, an opportunity to transform into a dragon after being bathed in thunder, just like the phoenix that is born from fire and attracts all birds to pay homage to it.

Mingchen asked about its future plans and extended an invitation to it.

As it should, it went along with it.

Willing to associate with the monster and help the monster transform into a divine bird, it has no reason to refuse this magical person.

Besides... he's also a dragon?
Long Lian felt that this man was full of secrets.

The huge dragon flashed and changed its size, turning into a small green snake. It crawled into Mingchen's sleeve and left with him the home where they had lived for a thousand years.

……

Mingchen didn't tease Xiaoniao, but really bought her the pastries she wanted.

It didn't take long to finish visiting the market and pick out the gifts.

He lowered his head and glanced at the green snake, as if he had thought of something, and asked, "Does Long Lian know how to transform?"

Transformation?

Before Long Lian could respond.

The bird eating snacks on the shoulder suddenly trembled and forgot about eating. It seemed to have thought of something and had a strange expression on its face.

She hasn't tried it yet!

Although her Taoism skills are not very deep, she has now transformed into a phoenix and her magic power has greatly increased. She should be able to... transform successfully, right?
"Transfiguration?"

Long Lian was stunned for a moment.

Mingchen explained: "Just transform into a human and walk with me..."

"Uh... no."

Unexpectedly, the green snake, which had practiced hard for thousands of years and transformed into a dragon, did not know how to change its shape.

"Ok?"

The green snake lowered its head, looking a little embarrassed, and said, "To be honest, sir, no one taught me this way."

Magic skills are not obtained out of thin air.

Many monsters are born from heaven and earth and have no one to educate them.

Either they are born with the ability, or they rely on their talent to create their own magic.

Before meeting Mingchen, Fuyao knew nothing and was almost made into a roast chicken.

Qingzhu, Wangsu, Yaoyao... they are all similar.

The same is true for Long Lian. It has been practicing in the river for thousands of years. No one taught it. It took every step by itself, thinking and calculating on its own.

It masters the five elements escape technique, the method of controlling water, and has profound magical powers, but it does not know how to change its shape.

"Really?"

Mingchen touched his chin and thought for a moment: "I'll find someone to teach you later."

"Thank you, sir."

……

"Okay...it's almost time to go."

A gentle breeze blew up a few dead leaves, and the setting sun reflected the sunset glow in the sky.

As time grew late, Mingchen looked up at the sky and murmured softly.

It's time to go back. After these days, I don't know whether Her Royal Highness the Princess has completed the plan, and I don't know what the current situation in the world is.

A lot of things happened during his time in the south, and he needs to go back and look up more information.

It's time to go.

"Wow!"

The clear chirping of birds pierced the sky.

As the sun sets, ordinary people in the city unconsciously look up and stare at the gorgeous divine bird.

The person who had been talked about the most in recent days appeared in their eyes again.

Still as beautiful, still as noble, its gorgeous wings spread out, soaring straight up and disappearing into the horizon.

They were filled with amazement and unable to express it in words.

They didn't know if it was their illusion, but they seemed to see an extra person on the back of the phoenix.

Later, this Qifeng City was renamed Fengming City.

(End of this chapter)