The Long Journey to Immortality

Han Lu also took the opportunity to praise Feng You a few more times, trying to get Feng You to gain more favor with Feng Rubing.

At this moment, she unexpectedly discovered that due to the change in her identity, she had gone from being Feng Rubing's assistant to being Feng You's assistant.

The two of them didn't feel comfortable being too intimate in front of Han Lu, so they just exchanged a few glances.

Considering their age and the length of time they've known each other, aside from the fact that they haven't seen each other for a long time and haven't fully established a relationship, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call Feng Rubing and Feng You an old married couple.

This subtle way of expressing gratitude and affection thwarted Han Lu's plan.

Feng You then briefly recounted the events of the day to Feng Rubing from his perspective. Upon learning that Han Lu had a "three-day holiday," she brought up a matter she had previously mentioned to Han Lu.

"Han Lu, why don't you take these next few days to visit some of the other Phoenix Clan elders?"

Feng Rubing was still thinking about helping Han Lu find essence blood and trying to get more Phoenix bloodlines.

Having witnessed the "hatred" that other phoenix clans harbored towards the human race recently, Han Lu became increasingly pessimistic about the matter.

So she simply asked, "Does Sister know any senior Li Feng?"

Compared to other phoenixes, Han Lu prefers to interact with the friendly Li Feng, trying to "earn" Li Feng's essence blood to attempt a harmonious relationship.

“Li Feng?” Upon hearing this name, Feng Rubing glanced at Feng You. “I don’t get along with them, but your father is on good terms with several Li Fengs.”

Although the two did not say it explicitly, Feng You understood why Han Lu and Feng Rubing wanted to visit other Nascent Soul Realm seniors of the Phoenix Clan.

"Leave this matter to me. Tomorrow, I will take you to find a master from the Li Feng clan and see if he is willing to generously help you."

"Thank you, Father."

Upon hearing the word "father," Fengyou felt refreshed and invigorated.

The expert Feng You mentioned was an elder who lived on the outskirts of Fengqi Forest.

Because his lifespan was running out, he stayed in the Phoenix Perch Forest to take care of the younger members of his clan who were not yet adults.

Although it was still early, to show respect, Fengyang took the initiative to make an appointment and, after settling the matter, instructed Han Lu to visit him the next day.

Chapter 376 Phoenix Pond

The next day, after preparing the gifts, Han Lu set off with Feng You to a wooden house not far from her temporary residence.

This wooden house wasn't particularly special in Phoenix Perch Forest. If Feng You hadn't mentioned it, Han Lu would never have guessed from its appearance that a great figure, whom Feng You referred to as a "master," lived inside.

"The expert Father spoke of, could it be Senior Li Feng, who is comparable to the Nascent Soul Realm?"

Thinking of this, Han Lu, standing in front of the wooden house, straightened her back a little more, afraid of being disrespectful to such a legendary figure.

Although they were both practitioners, they still paid great attention to etiquette when visiting each other.

Han Lu presented the gift in her hands, and Feng You knocked on the door. The senior expert had also arranged for a junior member of his family to greet the two of them.

Han Lu had seen this junior before; he was the same Li Feng, who had reached the Transformation Realm, whom she had met on her first day in Phoenix Perch Forest.

"Senior Fengyou." The young Li Feng greeted him with clasped hands.

Feng You naturally knew the other person's name, so he introduced him to Han Lu, "Han Lu, this is Feng Wuyi, the grandson of the master and senior in the room. If we're going by seniority, you should call him brother."

The Phoenix Clan has a small population, and intermarriage within the clan is common, resulting in an extremely chaotic hierarchy.

The relatively vague terms of address, such as "brother" and "sister," "uncle" and "nephew," are ubiquitous.

Having gone through this trip, Han Lu has already gained countless older brothers and sisters, so one more wouldn't make a difference.

Hearing her father say this, Han Lu took the opportunity to greet him, "Hello, Brother Wuyi."

"Sister Han Lu, please come in. Grandpa has been looking forward to seeing you ever since he learned about this yesterday."

"Huh?" Han Lu was slightly surprised, but the next second, she realized what it was about her that caught the eye of this senior Li Feng, making him look forward to meeting her.

"It's probably because of the bloodline and the harmony. After all, there are very few phoenixes like me who can transform into a three-winged true phoenix."

Thinking of this, Han Lu felt that this senior she had not yet met must attach great importance to the matter of bloodline harmony, which increased the chances of her plan succeeding.

After a few more self-deprecating remarks, Feng You and Han Lu entered the wooden house at Feng Wuyi's invitation.

The cabin was somewhat dark, with only two windows half-open, allowing a little sunlight to stream in.

Under such circumstances, Han Lu could barely make out an old man in a white robe sitting on a futon with his facial features indistinguishable.

A stick of incense of unknown variety was lit beside the old man, emitting a calming fragrance.

Judging from his fondness for incense, this old man is different from the vast majority of the Phoenix Clan who only have a fondness for the scent of paulownia wood.

Although the other party was older and more senior than him, Feng You treated them as equals because of his status as the clan leader.

Han Lu was not in a position to speak about this matter, so Feng You, as an old friend, brought up the topic.

"Brother Hanchi, it's been thirty years since we last met, but you still look as dashing as ever," Fengyou said gratefully. "My daughter was able to return to her clan smoothly thanks to your help, Brother Hanchi. I've come here today to express my gratitude."

“No need to be so polite, Brother You,” Feng Hanchi said, though he looked like an old man, his voice still sounded like that of a middle-aged man. “Your daughter is exceptionally talented and has a bright future. I, an old man who is about to return to the Holy Land, cannot sit idly by and watch those scoundrels who are trying to create division shut your daughter out of my Phoenix Clan.”

Feng Hanchi contributed a lot to Han Lu's return to the clan. Many members of the Li Feng clan who were originally not concerned about the matter were persuaded by him to get involved.

Concerned about the well-being of his clan, this was why Feng You sought help from his old friend.

This is one of the reasons why Fengyou brought Hanlu here today, hoping that he could lend a helping hand again.

"Indeed, Brother Hanchi is a man of great wisdom and his level of thinking is far superior to those few dimwits who only care about their own little corner of the clan." As a friend and "political" ally, Feng You did not hesitate to criticize others in this private setting.

Feng Hanchi and Feng You cursed a few times, talked for a while, and then laughed a few times.

Sure enough, this not-so-sharp word livened up the atmosphere of the conversation.

Even though Han Lu knew nothing about clan affairs, she could guess that her father and this Senior Feng Hanchi must be among the other five clan leaders of the Damaging Phoenix Clan, and that they were about to start their scheme.

Clearly, among the Phoenix Clan today, Fengyou is a rising force with a strong drive for progress.

Meanwhile, another old faction, eager to cling to its territory and plotting internal strife, is active within the Phoenix Clan.

"Indeed, there is struggle everywhere."

Han Lu silently complained to herself.

After exchanging a few words about clan affairs, Feng Hanchi steered the conversation back to Han Lu.

“Han Lu,” Feng Hanchi addressed Han Lu by her full name, “you now have the bloodlines of two phoenixes, haven’t you?”

Clearly, Feng Hanchi also knew that Han Lu and Feng You had "ill intentions" in coming here today, and that they were after the essence in his veins.

"Replying to Senior," Han Lu said politely, "Two years ago, I was fortunate enough to fuse with the Ice Phoenix bloodline, and half a year ago, I obtained a portion of Fire Phoenix essence blood by chance, and successfully fused with it more than three months ago."

“Not bad,” Feng Hanchi praised, “A phoenix like you, who is not even this old yet can sing with two different bloodlines, is extremely rare in the past 100,000 years.”

Immediately afterwards, Feng Hanchi's tone changed slightly, "Perhaps, a human-phoenix hybrid phoenix is ​​naturally suited to harmony."

Although Feng Hanchi only possesses the bloodline of the Fierce Phoenix, he is an expert in the Phoenix Clan who has extensively studied the secret arts of harmony.

This is the second reason why Fengyou sought his help.

"Huh?" Han Lu asked instinctively, "Senior, could it be that another Three-Winged True Phoenix in the clan also possesses human blood?"

Feng Hanchi nodded slightly and said, "That's right."

“However, the three phoenixes live together and share the same bloodline,” Feng Hanchi continued, “your ability to successfully integrate the bloodlines of these two phoenixes should also be related to this.”

Han Lu nodded, and the doubts that had been lingering in her mind were successfully resolved.

"Alright," Feng Hanchi moved the incense burner closer to him. "You came to see me today, is it for my Li Feng essence blood? You're so young, yet you have quite the ambition."

Although that was indeed her goal, Han Lu didn't have the nerve to say it so bluntly.

"Senior, my father and I are here today primarily to present you with a gift to thank you for your help over the past month." With that, Han Lu took out the gift she had prepared beforehand.

These are some strange and unusual technological products brought out from ancient cultivation secret realms.

Han Lu took them one by one and showed them to Feng Hanchi, introducing them to him.

Feng You's information was accurate; Feng Hanchi did indeed have a fondness for these strange and unusual things.

“Not bad,” Feng Hanchi said again, “Brother You, your daughter is quite interesting. It seems I might have to bleed a little today.”

Feng Hanchi's words are quite artful, often containing double entendres.

He also knew that Han Lu was probably too embarrassed to speak up, which was why she brought up the matter of "giving essence blood" so directly.

"Alright, Feng You, your daughter wants my essence blood. Trying to have a bloodline with Ming Li Feng is not out of the question, but there are a few small conditions to meet."

Feng Hanchi's words were as straightforward as before.

Chapter 377 The Universe Within the Sleeve

When Feng Hanchi brought up the matter, Han Lu's feelings were somewhat complicated. She felt her face burning hot, but she couldn't have been happier.

So without thinking, she replied, "Please speak, senior. Whatever the request or test, I will do my best."

“Sure,” Feng Hanchi said. “My requirements aren’t complicated either. First of all…”

Feng Hanchi looked at Feng You.

Before Feng Hanchi could speak again, Feng You said, "Brother Hanchi, it's just giving you three drops of essence blood for research. This is not only for my daughter, but also for the Phoenix Clan. I will certainly not go back on my word."

After saying that, Feng You immediately drew out a sharp feather and slashed his wrist.

Immediately afterwards, a few drops of blood shimmering with five-colored light flew out from the wound on Feng You's wrist and landed precisely in a small bottle that he had just taken out of his storage bag.

The moment the stopper was put on, Feng You used his right hand, whose wound had somehow healed, to somewhat clumsily apply spiritual power to the small bottle and inscribe two restrictions.

After all this was done, the essence blood, which had been used as part of the bargaining chips, was finally delivered to Feng Hanchi.

With Feng You's cultivation level, losing only three drops of essence blood is not a big deal; he can fully recover in one or two months.

Feng Hanchi showed no intention of inspecting the bottle, but simply accepted it and praised, "Brother You is indeed a good father."

Feng Hanchi's words of praise tickled Feng You's itch. He smiled without saying a word and repeated what he had just said.

Feng You felt that after this incident, his image in Han Lu's eyes had improved a lot, and he gradually regained the fatherly image that had been lost due to the more than forty years of missing time.

Han Lu did not express her gratitude, but she still saw and remembered everything Feng You had done for her.

The hatred that was not deep towards Fengyou to begin with has basically dissipated in the past month or so.

Next time, when she refers to Fengyou as "Father," a term of great significance, she will be able to do so more naturally.

After accepting the essence blood, Feng Hanchi turned his gaze back to Han Lu, "Next is the second condition..."