The spiritual energy was restored, and he became a mortal immortal in two days.

"Sir, are you saying that this scruffy bird is your pet spirit animal?"

Upon entering the courtyard and hearing Lu Yao's explanation, Lin Xiaoman looked curious and poked the chick with her finger.

The chick, standing on the boom bar, almost lost its footing. It flapped its wings several times before finally managing to stay upright.

"Master, look at this woman, can I peck her to death?"

The little chick was so angry that its feathers stood on end, and it stared intently at Lin Xiaoman, looking incredibly fierce!

"Huh, it can actually speak human language? Are you a demon?"

Lin Xiaoman exclaimed in surprise.

The chick flew up in anger, its eyes blazing with fury, shouting, "You're the monster! Your whole family are monsters!"

"I am the mythical phoenix!"

"You woman, how can you be so clueless!"

"Phoenix?"

Lin Xiaoman picked up the chicken giblets, looked them up and down, and said in disbelief, "How could someone as ugly as you be a phoenix?"

Little chick: ( ๑ŏ ﹏ ŏ๑ )

Tired, destroy it.

Humanity has been utterly defeated; appearance is justice, and the only standard for evaluating everything is whether it looks good or not.

"Alright, you should stop playing with it too."

Lu Yao couldn't stand it anymore and stepped forward to say something.

"My senior brother said it's a phoenix, so even if it's a free-range chicken, it will eventually fly up to the top and become a phoenix."

If my senior brother can refine elixirs using a rice cooker and turn a free-range chicken into a phoenix, then it's not so hard to accept.

"Alright, I believe you."

Lin Xiaoman put down the free-range chicken, nodded, and reluctantly believed it.

"By the way, I came here because there's something I need to tell you."

As she said this, she skillfully rolled up her sleeves and squatted down to help Lu Yao wash the vegetables.

How do best friends become friends?

Of course, we care about each other's needs and help each other out. Whenever she has free time, she comes here to help Lu Yao with her work.

"What's wrong?"

Lu Yao was washing a bunch of water spinach.

My senior brother loves to eat it, and Aunt Pan loves to give it to them. They can have a plate of it every few days.

"A demonic calamity has struck Qingyang City, and Sister Li took Wang Baole there."

"It is said that this demonic calamity involves a large number of people, and many cultivation families have also rushed here from all directions."

"oh."

Lu Yao nodded. "And then?"

She had only been cultivating for a short time and had no real concept of the so-called demonic calamity, nor did she know how dangerous it was.

When Qingyang City was mentioned, Chen Xuan couldn't help but glance at the little chick. Was this guy from there?

"Sigh, demonic calamity is not important; if the sky falls, there are tall people to hold it up."

Lin Xiaoman raised her chin slightly and said proudly, "I, your best friend, have been promoted. I'm officially taking over the jurisdiction of Qingcheng and will be fully responsible for matters related to the extraordinary."

"Now, Qingcheng is under my protection. If you are ever bullied in Qingcheng, you must tell me."

"I'll stand by you!"

"Huh? How could this happen?"

Lu Yao's first reaction was surprise and worry.

Lin Xiaoman doesn't seem very reliable at all. If we entrust Qingcheng to her, who knows what kind of chaos it will become in the future.

"It's all thanks to your senior brother's immense influence."

Lin Xiaoman said with great enthusiasm, "The Xu family has always been a thorn in Ling Xiao's side, but thanks to you, sir, they were able to be removed."

"The higher-ups in Qingzhou are very happy, and we are also very happy. We have all received some promotions."

"Now, I am Lingxiao's steward, and Sister Li has become the inspector."

"Congratulations!"

"From now on, in Qingcheng, you will be the one in charge."

Chen Xuan sat at the stone table to the side, brewed himself some tea, and became somewhat curious about the internal hierarchy of Lingxiao.

The structure of this organization sounds a lot like the Heavenly Court; it's quite interesting.

What Ling Xiao has revealed so far is likely just the tip of the iceberg.

Upon hearing Chen Xuan's words, Lin Xiaoman immediately stood up, her pride vanished, and her eyes became clear and earnest:

"Oh, sir, please stop teasing me."

"In this vast city of Qingcheng, whether I have the final say or not is entirely up to you."

Little chick: (´◉_◉｀)

So this damn woman isn't just sharp-tongued, she can actually talk!

She could spout flattering words to please her master without batting an eye; she had mastered this damned art of language to its fullest extent.

"Alright, stop talking nonsense. Stay and have dinner with us later." Lu Yao covered her mouth to hide her laughter.

"I won't eat it."

"The recent incident in Qingcheng has caused quite a stir and alarmed many people."

Lin Xiaoman explained, "Several cultivation families have sent people over, and I need to go and receive them."

Then, she quickly added, "But please rest assured, sir, Ling Xiao has used all means to cover up everything about you."

It wasn't just Chen Xuan's fault, but also the internal decisions within Lingxiao.

After all, the land is currently beset by internal and external troubles and is not yet a unified whole. The fewer people who know about Chen Xuan's affairs, the better.

"what ever."

Chen Xuan paid no attention to it, packed up the teapot, and strode into the hall.

It's almost dinnertime, and the food looks delicious. Everyone is eager to start eating.

After dinner, as usual, I moved a deck chair out to the courtyard to leisurely enjoy tea, cool off, and stargaze.

Shangguan Wanyi: "Sir, when will you be free recently? His Majesty will be flying from Jiangnan to Qingcheng and wishes to pay you a personal visit."

However, before he had even lain down for five minutes, the message that came from the communication jade slip sent chills down Chen Xuan's spine.

Is that woman coming over?

That won't do.

"Thank you for your kindness."

"I have recently gained enlightenment and have closed my doors to visitors, so we cannot meet," Chen Xuan replied quickly.

Shangguan Wanyi asked with a hint of suspicion, "Sir, didn't you say before that at your level, there's no more Dao meaning to comprehend?"

Chen Xuan: "That's a mistake. I've been reflecting on life lately and need to maintain my composure, so it's not advisable to meet with outsiders."

Shangguan Wanyi: "Then we'll set a specific date after our war is completely over."

For her, the King and her husband were the two most important people in her life, and she had to arrange to meet them no matter what.

This time, Chen Xuan simply didn't reply.

He was terrified of saying the wrong thing and alerting the empress, who would then launch a surprise attack from the southern border.

"Let's go for a walk."

After finishing his tea, Chen Xuan got up, picked up the birdcage, and went out.

"Senior brother, where are you going?"

Lu Yao looked up warily. Why did she feel that every time her senior brother suddenly went out, something big was going to happen?

"I'm going to visit Uncle Li."

Chen Xuan waved his hand.

"Uncle Li is quite nice. He lives alone, which is a bit lonely, but he's a very kind person. He often brings us things." Lu Yao nodded.

"yes."

"If good people don't get good rewards, wouldn't this world be a mess?"

Chen Xuan walked out with light steps.

Looking into the distance, a menacing aura had already enveloped the sky above Uncle Li's flower and bird shop, and the phantom of a fierce bird was constantly appearing.

Some people are born ingrates, destined to never be tamed no matter how you try to raise them.

Not to mention that this kind of ferocious bird, once it grows up, will increase its bloodline power by devouring its own kind.

Kill!