There are too many female protagonists with deceased husbands in the Qin Dynasty's Past Books.

So the next morning, having made thorough preparations, Hu Meier carried Xiaobai to the center of the valley. She subconsciously turned around to look behind her and saw Jiang Mo smiling and giving her a thumbs-up.

This filled her with courage.

With her slender fingers gently stroking Xiaobai's head, Hu Meier softly encouraged, "Xiaobai, it's time for you to show your true power."

The lazy white fox nodded, unusually serious.

As a fleeting glint appeared in its eyes, a colossal black creature, radiating a fierce aura, suddenly appeared in the sky!

Chapter 91 The Deal is Made

Like dark clouds obscuring the sky, or a chilling wind blocking out the sun.

The rising illusion was none other than the Black Feathered Phoenix, and it was even more ferocious and imposing than the image Jiang Mo remembered.

It clearly left a deep psychological scar on Xiaobai.

After resting for many days, although the little guy's injuries have not fully healed, his ability to use illusion magic is no longer affected.

The black-feathered phoenix that has now materialized is remarkably lifelike.

Its appearance startled the birds and beasts in the surrounding mountains and forests, causing them to flee in panic, as if they had encountered a natural disaster and were running away desperately.

The scene was quite lively.

Not long after Xiaobai continued to maintain that illusion, the target that Jiang Mo wanted to attract arrived swiftly.

What first appeared before everyone's eyes was still auspicious clouds covering the sky and rosy clouds filling the air.

However, unlike before when Jiang Mo and the others were only affected, this time the Azure Phoenix was targeting the illusion hovering in the sky and launched an attack without hesitation.

With a wisp of azure light, the menacing illusion completely vanished.

Before Hu Meier could react, a gentle breeze stirred up her thousands of soft strands of hair, making it difficult for her to open her eyes for a moment.

When the wind subsided, a divine bird shrouded in rosy light appeared before him.

Yes, a divine bird.

At this moment, apart from the two words that subconsciously popped into her mind, Hu Meier couldn't think of any other words to describe the existence before her.

It has the form of a blue phoenix, with graceful and elegant bearing.

It resembles the peacock in appearance, yet it has shed all worldly richness, leaving only a slender and graceful aura.

Despite its large size, it is light and agile.

In terms of head-to-body ratio, it is more slender than ordinary birds, and is particularly light and agile, as if it is destined to stroll in the clouds rather than forage in the grass.

But what is most eye-catching is its magnificent plumage, which looks like emerald from afar, but is actually a very faint and ethereal pale blue-green when viewed up close.

Its long, slender tail feathers trailed behind it, stretching for several meters, like a veil woven from countless rays of light. With a slight sway, they stirred up ripples in the clear sky.

Its ethereal and otherworldly charm, though beautifully serene, also carries a hint of indescribable loneliness. It evokes nothing but admiration in the viewer.

They dared not harbor the slightest thought of disrespect.

At this moment, the Azure Phoenix, with its wings folded and standing quietly atop the cliff, looked down at Hu Meier with a hint of hostility in its gaze. If it weren't for its gentle nature and relative affinity for humans, it would probably have already launched an attack.

Even though Qingluan could tell that what had been hovering in the sky was just an illusion, the aura emanating from the Black Feathered Phoenix still displeased it.

The aura emanating from him inevitably carried a hint of oppression.

Facing such a presence alone made Hu Meier quite uneasy, and she subconsciously couldn't help but hug Xiaobai tightly in her arms, trying to borrow some courage from it.

But Xiaobai dared not utter a sound.

Compared to outsiders like Jiang Mo and Hu Meier, it knew much better what kind of existence the Azure Phoenix was. At this moment, it deeply regretted why it had agreed to Hu Meier's request and created that illusion to lure the Azure Phoenix over.

In a panic, Xiaobai curled up into a ball and tried to burrow into Hu Meier's arms, looking as if she wanted to bury herself in her own body.

They dared not stick their heads out.

"Ahem, Lord Qingluan, please don't take offense. This was all my idea to entice you to come here."

With a soft cough, Jiang Mo slowly walked over.

Compared to Hu Meier and Xiaobai's trembling expressions, Jiang Mo appeared much calmer. After all, he had faced the Black Feather Phoenix alone and successfully injured it.

Even in terms of status, the latter may not be as good as the Azure Phoenix.

In terms of pure strength, the Black Feathered Phoenix and the Azure Phoenix were almost equal; otherwise, they wouldn't have trembled for so long until Jiang Mo made his move, which completely tipped the scales of victory in favor of the Azure Phoenix.

As he strode forward, Jiang Mo subtly channeled his inner energy, activating the power that Qingluan had left within him.

Amidst the gentle breeze, his previously unsteady steps suddenly became much lighter.

Clearly recognizing Jiang Mo, Qingluan's initially displeased attitude softened considerably, and she no longer stood arrogantly atop the cliff.

Instead, it gently flapped its wings and quietly landed in the valley, standing silently in front of Jiang Mo.

However, even though they were standing on the same level, Jiang Mo and the others still had to look up at the other party's enormous size, which naturally carried the oppressive feeling of a superior.

The elegant and melodious cry of the phoenix echoed through the valley.

It was like celestial music playing, refreshing and invigorating, but the meaning behind the cry...

After admiring it for a moment, Jiang Mo silently turned his head to look at Hu Meier beside him.

"The Azure Phoenix God is asking you what your purpose is in luring it here. Also, he is warning us that although the Black Feathered Phoenix was severely injured and fled, it is still lingering nearby. Do not use the same methods again, lest you provoke that ferocious beast to return."

Having received instructions from Jiang Mo beforehand, Hu Meier had been listening attentively and promptly provided the translation.

Even knowing about her talent, Jiang Mo was still somewhat puzzled.

It sounds like a rather melodious chirping to me, with very few syllable changes, so how can it be translated to express so much meaning?

Despite his confusion, Jiang Mo still bowed respectfully to Qingluan.

"Although I am not very talented and my skills are limited, I am willing to share the burden for Lord Qingluan, completely resolve the hidden dangers brought by the Black Feathered Phoenix, and restore peace to this place."

Upon hearing this, Qingluan's eyes flickered slightly, her expression seemingly quite surprised.

Whether human or beast, the instinct to seek advantage and avoid harm is fundamental. Although Jiang Mo injured the Black Feather Phoenix, his own injuries were even more severe, and he has only recovered about one-tenth or one-twelfth of his strength so far.

In this situation, one should have avoided that ferocious beast at all costs.

But this person was not afraid at all. Instead, he took the initiative to take advantage of the situation and completely eliminate the huge potential threat.

That's quite audacious.

However, this suggestion is indeed worth considering...

Facing Qingluan's scrutinizing gaze, Jiang Mo felt little apprehensive, for he had already planned this carefully and was quite confident that he could persuade the other party to cooperate.

Especially with the succubus Hu Meier by his side providing assistance.

He was now completely confident, and his concern was no longer how to persuade Qingluan to agree, but rather how much benefit he could gain from her.

Doing things for God requires compensation.

Otherwise, apart from those fanatical believers whose brains have malfunctioned, who would do such a thankless task? At most, they would just change the wording to something like "gift" or "divine favor."

In essence, it's still an exchange of interests.

Things progressed even more smoothly than Jiang Mo had anticipated. Perhaps Qingluan felt indebted to him, or perhaps Hu Meier's succubus constitution had some influence on the divine bird Qingluan, which was quite generous in matters concerning divine favor and blessings.

Not only did they not haggle, but they also made an advance payment.

Then, a brilliant light surged around the Azure Phoenix, and a long, slender tail feather trailing behind it quietly fell off, drifting towards Jiang Mo like a cloud descending from the sky.

Those feathers, even more magnificent and ethereal than peacock feathers, were nearly several feet long.

It was still as light as a feather, but as it slowly drifted down toward Jiang Mo, it kept shrinking until it was only a few feet long when it landed in his hand.

But the sunset glow was still dazzling, and its extraordinary beauty was visible to the naked eye.

The power contained within it did not diminish or lose in the slightest; on the contrary, under the deliberate compression and control of the Azure Phoenix, it became even purer and more restrained.

Just holding it in his hand, Jiang Mo felt as if he could ride the wind at any moment.

After receiving this gift, which was probably one of a kind in the world, Jiang Mo did not carefully perceive or appreciate it. Instead, he smiled and turned to look at Hu Meier.

I received the birthday gift you requested.

Even though she didn't say it aloud, Hu Meier understood Jiang Mo's meaning. Even though Hu Meier herself had almost forgotten about it, Jiang Mo still remembered his promise, which warmed Hu Meier's heart.

No matter what difficulties or dangers we have encountered.

Jiang Mo kept her words firmly in mind and tried his best to fulfill his promise without making excuses or cutting corners.

How could she not be moved?

Perhaps sensing the exchange between the two, Qingluan paused in its movements, waiting a moment before spreading a ray of light with its wings.

A gentle and peaceful power quietly seeped into Jiang Mo's body.

It nourishes the body that was originally damaged, the festering wounds heal quickly, and even the injuries to the meridians and the lost internal energy are rapidly restored.

And this rosy glow not only enveloped Jiang Mo.

This also included Hu Meier and Xiao Bai, making the former's haggard appearance from recent sun exposure fade, and her somewhat rough skin become smooth and delicate again. The latter also finally got rid of her limping state and could run around freely.

Having done all this, the Azure Phoenix vanished with the wind, quietly disappearing.

But Jiang Mo knew very well that the transaction between the two parties had only just begun, and the real highlight was yet to come.

Cut off the black feathers, and eliminate the evil phoenix.

Feeling the surging internal energy flowing through his body, Jiang Mo couldn't help but reveal an eager expression on his face.

It also implies ruthlessness and decisiveness.

Having been so badly injured by the Black Feathered Phoenix's claws, Jiang Mo would find it difficult to maintain his Dao Heart's clarity if he didn't retaliate. Having offended the Black Feathered Phoenix so severely, Jiang Mo wouldn't be able to sleep peacefully if he didn't eliminate that feathered beast.

Knowing that he was about to fight the Black Feather Phoenix again, Hu Meier's tightly pursed lips bled, but she did not try to stop him.

She simply held the little white creature tightly in her arms.

She pondered how she could help Jiang Mo in the upcoming actions.

Without letting Qingluan linger for too long, the next day, Jiang Mo climbed to the top of a nearby cliff alone, unleashing his aura recklessly against the howling wind.

A quarter of an hour, a quarter of an hour...

One hour, two hours...