"Caw!"
No one knew how long had passed when suddenly, the little phoenix, which had kept its eyes closed, opened them abruptly, letting out an earth-shattering cry!
The divine light that erupted from its eyes was like two sharp swords, piercing Mu Jinyu's eyes, making them sting as if on the verge of shedding bloody tears.
The phoenix's cry was startling, causing a tumult among the studies in the abyss below, as if ready to erupt.
Just as Mu Jinyu was joyously observing the change in the little phoenix's strength.
He suddenly heard the little phoenix let out another cry filled with anger, then it flapped its wings at Mu Jinyu, attacking with ferocity.
Its demeanor was not that of a pet awakening to greet its master.
More like it had encountered a mortal enemy, rushing furiously to kill him!
"Hm?!"
Mu Jinyu was taken aback by the sight.
Then his face turned stern.
"Rebellion, rebellion, the Dragon Resentment Evil Poison devoid of wisdom dared to bite the master, and now you, little thing, dare to revolt too!"
Mu Jinyu raised his hand, forming a Giant Elemental Qi Palm in the air, tightly gripping the charging little phoenix.
"Vile human, you destroyed my path and dared to keep me as a pet while I was unconscious, I'll fight you to the end!"
The little phoenix struggled desperately within the Giant Elemental Qi Palm, shouting continuously.
Mu Jinyu even heard a young, feminine and tender voice.
Although lovely and moving, it was icy cold, tinged with hatred and resistance!
Completely devoid of the warmth of a Fire Phoenix, more like the cold aloofness of an Ice Phoenix!
Upon hearing the little creature's voice, Mu Jinyu was momentarily stunned, then a wry smile appeared on his face.
Originally, he had thought that this little creature was possessed by remnants of the Demon Phoenix's consciousness, daring to bite the master, preparing to eradicate this rebellious creature.
But now, hearing the familiar grit of its voice, Mu Jinyu understood that it was likely this little creature had recovered its original memories.
It remembered how after successfully transcending tribulation, it was forced by him to undergo Nirvana and rebuild, destroying its cultivation!
While having regained its original memories, it also retained the memories of being raised as a pet with them during this period.
What a humiliating life this was?
Imagine being a Great Demon King of the Demon Beast Mountain Range, with unparalleled cultivation, yet treated as a pet.
And if that wasn't enough, it didn't even have a single feather, truly resembling a plucked chicken.
During this time, constantly being teased about being a bald chicken while being fed, was an even greater insult!
No wonder it seemed to bear a mortal grudge against him as soon as it awoke, rushing in ferociously!
"Hey, hey, hey, I may have wronged you, but I haven't mistreated you during this time. I've fed you well, just let you inherit the Divine Phoenix's legacy, how could you still want to fight me desperately?"
Mu Jinyu sighed, looking helplessly at the little phoenix in the Giant Elemental Qi Palm gnashing its teeth at him.
"Bah, you destroyed my cultivation for no reason and kept me as a pet while I was unconscious, I must kill you, vile human!"
The little phoenix became even more furious, shrieking persistently!
Mu Jinyu sighed helplessly: "What do you mean I destroyed your cultivation without reason? Clearly you initiated the Beast Tide attack on the Demon Slaying City first, I had to go see the situation in the Demon Beast Mountain Range after resolving the Beast Tide, and you shouted for a fight, was forced by me into the Bi Fang Cauldron, can you still blame me for that?"
"I originally intended to roast your Phoenix egg and eat it, if not for pity, would I have kept you alive so long, even let you regain memory?"
"Who knew you would repay kindness with revenge, it seems I indeed raised an ungrateful bird!"
Mu Jinyu shook his head and sighed.
"I... repaying kindness with revenge?!"
The little phoenix was so angry hearing Mu Jinyu's words that blood essence surged all over, white smoke rising from its head.
Having just regained memories, being inarticulate, how could it argue more than Mu Jinyu?
Thus, it could only grit its teeth, wanting to fight to the death with Mu Jinyu!
"I'm telling you if you keep being so ungrateful, not acknowledging me as master, I won't be nice anymore."
Mu Jinyu was rather impatient with the ruckus from the little phoenix, he still needed to check up on Wen Rou and the others, having no time for further nonsense.
"You actually want me to acknowledge you as the master? Go die!"
The little phoenix shrieked, swearing never to obey!
Mu Jinyu's expression turned completely somber, glaring coldly at the little phoenix, said: "I've said all the good and bad, if you still don't retreat, then the long-awaited phoenix feast begins today!"
Saying this, Mu Jinyu manipulated the Giant Elemental Qi Palm to compress inward, trying to crush the little phoenix to death!
Though a pity, having just inherited the legacy of the Divine Phoenix, it would already be turned into food!
But, if it couldn't be used by him and sought revenge instead, Mu Jinyu could only toughen his heart.
As the Giant Elemental Qi Palm compressed inward, the little phoenix felt suffocated, incapable of struggle.
At this moment, it truly sensed the threat of death!
This time, it understood clearly, if it died under the Giant Elemental Qi Palm, there would be no chance of Nirvana and rebuilding.
It was incredible, facing Mu Jinyu, how pathetically powerless it was, filled with resentment.
As vitality within dwindled bit by bit, the joy from receiving the Divine Phoenix Blood legacy vanished, leaving only resentment.
Having just gained great fortune, how could it resign to death like this!
After futile struggles.
The little phoenix understood Mu Jinyu's intent to kill was strong, it appeared despondent, sighed: "Wait... wait... I have something to say..."
"What's left to say..." although Mu Jinyu said that, he paused his actions.
Compared to a phoenix feast, the living little phoenix was evidently more valuable.
If possible, Mu Jinyu still wanted to fully subdue this little creature!
The little phoenix stared mournfully at Mu Jinyu, said softly: "I... surrender..."
"Hum, you refuse a toast only to drink punishment." Mu Jinyu felt somewhat amused by this, shook his head and said.
The little phoenix felt ashamed and annoyed, puffing up again: "However, I won't acknowledge you as master, I will follow that little girl!"
"Little girl?"
Upon hearing this, Mu Jinyu knew it wanted to continue following Jian Ruyan?
Before, although it frequently had Jian Ruyan take care of it, in truth, it was closer to him, just that he didn't have the time to care for it, only allowing Jian Ruyan, the only one who could approach, to look after it.
But now it was the opposite, distancing from him, harboring resentment, willing to follow Jian Ruyan instead.
"Fine, first I'll place restrictions on you, so you won't escape next." Mu Jinyu said, laying numerous restrictions on the little phoenix, preventing escape.
After setting up restrictions, he dispersed the Giant Elemental Qi Palm gripping the little phoenix.
Upon being freed, the little phoenix immediately flapped its wings, rushing at Mu Jinyu.
Mu Jinyu noticed its lack of malice, knowing its power was restricted by him, let it approach, curious what it intended.
The result was...
The little phoenix indeed didn't aim to kill Mu Jinyu, but used its sharp beak to incessantly peck at Mu Jinyu's head.
"Hey hey hey, weren't you refusing to acknowledge me as master? Why get so affectionate like this!"