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For ten years, the Evil Phoenix continuously absorbed Heaven and Earth Spiritual Energy to sustain itself. Now, it was finally time for its rebirth.

Just a little bit more!!

Just a little bit more!

If only it had a little more time, it could have escaped this place completely. But at the critical moment, that person returned and easily saw through the trick it was trying to hide.

The Evil Phoenix wanted to abandon the Phoenix Flower and flee, but within the blink of an eye, Chen Changsheng had gripped its neck.

It wouldn’t submit!!

It felt nothing but bitterness!

If it had been at full strength, why would it fear the person before it? Now, when his power was low, it was bullied like this. The Evil Phoenix vividly remembered those past events. It had vowed long ago: if this deep grudge wasn’t avenged, it would never stop.

“Behave.”

Chen Changsheng slapped the Evil Phoenix on the head.

In that instant, the Evil Phoenix felt as if it had been struck by a huge mountain. Its mind went fuzzy, and everything went dark into unconsciousness.

It thought it had found a chance to fight back.

Who knew it had only just shown itself before getting smashed back into the Phoenix Flower.

Chen Changsheng glanced at it and nodded. “That slap should be enough to set him back a few more years of recovery.”

Miss Manyue looked at the Phoenix Flower and asked, “This Evil Phoenix has some tricks. It actually evaded my detection.”

Chen Changsheng took a look. “Perhaps it’s because of this flower.”

This Phoenix Flower was definitely no ordinary thing. It must be a treasure, or the Evil Phoenix wouldn’t have made its home inside it.

Chen Changsheng considered for a moment. “I’ll keep him with me, so nothing goes wrong.”

“Fine by me.”

Miss Manyue was naturally agreeable. It saved her some bother too.

Chen Changsheng tossed the Phoenix Flower into his sleeve. “Then I’ll be off. Could I trouble you, Miss Manyue, to watch over things here?”

“Rest easy,” Miss Manyue said. “My future life or death depends on you. Small tasks are nothing, not even worth mentioning.”

“Alright.”

Chen Changsheng walked towards the outside.

Mo Yu, Tabby Cat, and Jian Shenghua were outside playing games. At first, Mo Yu and Jian Shenghua rarely spoke or walked around much. In recent years, as their cultivation gradually recovered, they had some free time. And this precious spare time was basically spent playing with the Tabby Cat.

Chen Changsheng walked over to them and looked at the Tabby Cat. “Didn’t Lihua want to go out and play?”

The Tabby Cat glanced at him and snorted. “Lihua doesn’t know you.”

“Is that so?”

Chen Changsheng took two steps forward. “Fine then. I’ll just go play in the Mortal World by myself this time. I was planning to bring Lihua along.”

Hearing this, Tabby Cat froze for a moment, then immediately looked back at Chen Changsheng.

Jian Shenghua and Mo Yu exchanged a knowing look. Lihua still couldn’t resist.

“Wait, feet!” Tabby Cat called out.

Mo Yu smiled helplessly. “It’s ‘wait a moment’ or ‘hold on’.”

“Oh, oh.”

Tabby Cat corrected herself. “Hold on!”

Chen Changsheng looked at the cat. “But Lihua said she wasn’t going.”

“When did Lihua ever say that? Lihua didn’t!”

“Really? Just a moment ago you said you didn’t know me.”

“Lihua knows you now.”

“But I’ve changed my mind. I’m not taking you.”

Tabby Cat’s eyes widened dramatically.

“You can’t do that!”

“Why can’t I?”

“You… you… you…”

“And I… I… I…”

Tabby Cat was left stuttering by Chen Changsheng.

Feeling flustered, she quickly tugged at Mo Yu beside her. “Mo Yu, Mo Yu, help Lihua! He’s bullying me!”

Mo Yu gave a light cough. “You’re heading to the Mortal World, Mr. Chen?”

Chen Changsheng nodded. “There are matters I need to see clearly in the Mortal World.”

Mo Yu said, “Lihua has been here for several years now. She has a lively nature and has long grown tired of playing here. If Mr. Chen wouldn’t find it troublesome, why not take Lihua along? She can keep you company and help pass the time.”

Mo Yu had changed significantly. At least now he referred to Chen Changsheng as “Mr. Chen,” unlike when he first arrived.

Tabby Cat blinked. “Mo Yu, aren’t you coming?”

Mo Yu stretched out a paw and gently patted Lihua’s head. “I won’t go this time. I need to be fully recovered, so I can properly protect Lihua.”

Tabby Cat paused, showing some hesitation.

She glanced at Chen Changsheng, then at Mo Yu, and stayed faithfully at Mo Yu’s side, not taking a step forward.

Chen Changsheng asked, “So, is Lihua coming?”

Lihua thought about it. “I want to go… but if Mo Yu’s not coming, then Lihua doesn’t want to go that much anymore.”

Mo Yu chuckled at this and nudged her. “It won’t be too long before you come back.”

“How long is that?” asked Lihua.

Chen Changsheng replied, “Probably just ten-odd days.”

He seemed worried Tabby Cat might not grasp the concept, so he added, “That’s like the sky getting dark ten-odd times.”

“Oh…”

Tabby Cat pondered. “That doesn’t seem long.”

Mo Yu nodded. “Go play. I won’t be there, but Mr. Chen will protect you.”

“Is Mo Yu really not coming?”

“Really not coming.”

“Oh…”

Tabby Cat wavered, indecisive.

Seeing this, Mo Yu spoke up. “Mr. Chen, please keep an eye on Lihua.” As he said it, he gave the cat a gentle push.

Lihua floated up and was immediately caught in Chen Changsheng’s hands.

“No trouble at all.”

Chen Changsheng cradled the Tabby Cat and stepped off into the distance.

“Huh??”

Lihua blinked in surprise. “Lihua hadn’t said whether she was going or not!”

But looking down, she saw layers of clouds already beneath her feet.

Lihua opened her mouth, looking wistfully back at Cloudtop Manor. She stared at Mo Yu, her heart full of reluctance.

After a moment’s thought, she suddenly looked down and said, “Good Human Chen, Lihua doesn’t feel like playing anymore. Lihua wants to go back.”

Chen Changsheng glanced at her and laughed. “No turning back once you’re out. Relax. When we reach the Mortal World, I’m selling you for silver coins. Out of kindness, I’ll find you a good family.”

“Huh!?”

Tabby Cat’s eyes bulged wide. “You want to sell Lihua!!”

Chen Changsheng sighed dramatically. “What a pity. Lihua isn’t very pretty. Otherwise, she might fetch a better price.”

“You want to sell Lihua!?”

“I have no money to buy wine. If I don’t sell you, what else am I supposed to do?”

Tabby Cat panicked. “Lihua wants to go back! Let go quickly! Lihua wants to go back! Lihua doesn’t want to be sold! Don’t!”

“Jiejiejie…” Chen Changsheng gave an eerie laugh.

“?”

Tabby Cat suddenly frowned at Chen Changsheng, saying very seriously, “You laugh weird.”

“…”

Chen Changsheng coughed lightly. “On second thought, you probably won’t fetch much. Might as well roast you instead. At least you’d be a good snack with wine.”

“…Your laugh is nice though?”

“Too late!”

“Ah!”

Lihua’s tail gave a little anxious swish. She peered up cautiously. “Are you really going to sell me?”

“Mhm.”

“Mo Yu will beat you to death!”

“He can’t beat me.”

“Liar.”

Chen Changsheng smiled gently. “Is that what you think?”

Tabby Cat swallowed. “W-well… anyway, you can’t sell me, alright? I’m not worth anything. Also… also… I’m not good to eat…”

Seeing how genuinely worried she was, Chen Changsheng couldn’t help but laugh aloud.

This cat was way too easy to fool.

Even easier than Ruyi.

Speaking of which…

How was Ruyi doing now?

So many years had passed. She must be a grown woman by now.

The Tabby Cat looked up and saw Chen Changsheng was also looking down at her at that exact moment.

Tabby Cat froze, shut her eyes tight, and blurted out.

“Don’t eat Lihua. Lihua isn’t tasty.”

“……”

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