The Fire Emperor frowned, his voice low. "Give it to him. It's your Su Clan's fault for starting this!"
"Your Majesty, this is the Su Clan's most powerful offensive magic artifact!"
The Fire Emperor said softly, "Do you want to take another sword from the Sword Saint?"
Huo Linger chimed in, fanning the flames, "Exactly! You bullied him. You're a Formation Realm expert, yet you attacked a little kid. Isn't that embarrassing? If he didn't have any backing, wouldn't you have just kept bullying him!"
Su Nantian frowned and sighed softly. Then, with a wave of his right hand, the Eight Fiends Swords flew towards Shi Teng.
They moved incredibly fast, filled with killing intent and the anger of the Su Clan's ancestor.
Shi Teng unleashed a Kirin Arm, and the eight swords were instantly knocked to the ground.
Eight flying swords had simple, unadorned blades, etched with various strange runes.
Shi Teng feigned a bow, saying, "Then I thank the Su Clan's ancestor for the Eight Fiends Sword. I will definitely practice diligently, and I'll let you see what a real Eight Fiends Sword looks like!"
Su Nan was so angry his teeth were practically grinding together, but he couldn't do anything about it.
The Fire Emperor spoke, "Alright, let's end this matter here. If anyone dares to cause trouble again, don't blame me for being merciless!"
The Fire Emperor then turned to the Sword Saint and said, "Sword Saint, do you have time to visit the Fire Emperor Palace for a chat?"
The Fire Emperor had witnessed the Sword Saint's strength firsthand. The power of a single sword strike was something even he couldn't ignore.
If he could recruit the Sword Saint, the Fire Country's strength would surely increase again.
The Sword Saint's face remained devoid of any expression, only conveying coldness and arrogance.
With the might of a single sword, he forcibly cleaved open space, disappearing from the spot.
The Fire Emperor paused, his thoughts stirring slightly, and the Fire Emperor's spirit body also vanished into the air.
Huo Linger flapped her wings and flew towards Shi Teng, her face filled with joy. "Little Tengzi, you've grown taller again!"
Shi Teng shifted his gaze, sizing up Huo Linger. His tone was amiable as he said, "Little Linger, you've gotten plump again!"
A hint of ferocity flashed across Huo Linger's face. "Hmph, I haven't gotten plump anywhere!"
"I wasn't talking about being plump in the body, but certain... areas!"
Huo Linger immediately understood what Shi Teng meant, and she fiercely rapped him on the forehead. "Hmph, Little Tengzi, if you dare to speak nonsense again, watch out, I'll beat you!"
"Ouch!"
Shi Teng rubbed his forehead, feeling a genuine ache.
Then, he continued, "It's fine if others call me Xiao Tengzi, but you should just call me Shi Teng. It makes me sound like a eunuch!"
"Eunuch?"
"In our place, people who aren't... whole, people missing a leg, we call them eunuchs!"
"Oh."
Huo Linger furrowed her brow, looking like she understood a little, but not really. She seemed adorably silly.
"I wanted to take you back to the Fire Emperor Palace to get you healed last time, but a willow branch snatched you away. My father, the Fire Emperor, said that willow branch is very powerful!"
Shi Teng nodded, the scene of him collapsing into Huo Linger's arms flashing through his mind.
Soft, really brings back memories.
"Well, thank you for your kindness. The one who saved me last time was Willow God!"
Hearing Shi Teng address Willow God so intimately, a hint of jealousy clearly surfaced on Huo Linger's face. "Sister? When did you get a sister, and why are you calling her so affectionately!"
A look of confusion appeared on Shi Teng's face. A woman's heart is like a needle at the bottom of the sea; a woman's thoughts are truly strange.
"She's just a willow tree!"
"A willow tree!"
Only then did Huo Linger's expression return to normal upon hearing Shi Teng's words.
Then, she excitedly asked, "What are you doing here in Zhuque City this time? How long do you plan to stay!"
Shi Teng's expression was serious. "I plan to go to the Hundred Clans Battlefield to find my grandfather. I'm passing through the Fire Country, so I specifically came to see you!"
A hint of warmth appeared on Huo Linger's face. She had only known cultivation since she was a child and, aside from servants, had basically no friends.
Hearing Shi Teng say he came specifically to see her, she couldn't help but feel a little happy.
"Come on, I'll take you somewhere!"
Huo Linger and Shi Teng quickly left the street and flew towards the distance.
Not long after, a huge palace rose from the ground. A golden Vermilion Bird god bird was carved on the top of the palace.
It glittered, lifelike, as if it were made of pure gold.
Under Huo Linger's lead, the two passed through avenues and corridors, directly arriving at the Fire Emperor Palace.
The ground was paved with high-quality white jade, shimmering with a gentle light. In the distance, a wisp of mist seemed to shroud the indistinct palaces.
Phoenixes carved from fragrant sandalwood, with wings spread as if about to take flight, adorned the eaves. The floating windows were carved from blue tiles, and the walls were built from piled jade.
At the end of a straight road, a massive square gradually descended with jade steps. In the center, on a huge altar, a straight pillar was carved with lifelike dragon patterns, echoing the phoenixes on the palaces in the distance…
Shi Teng was deeply shocked. He had only heard in novels and seen on television how majestic, grand, and luxurious imperial palaces were.
Seeing it with his own eyes now, his heart was inevitably filled with awe.
Huo Linger spun around in the vast hall, her voice light and cheerful, "How is this place!"
Shi Teng nodded slightly, uttering only two words, "Awesome!"
Huo Linger frowned slightly, but then her face was still filled with joy. "I usually cultivate here. If you like it, you can cultivate here too!"
Shi Teng shook his head. "Forget it. My training ground is that vast expanse of the world. I won't be confined to this small imperial palace!"
Huo Linger lowered her head slightly. "Oh, but Father only allows me to cultivate here!"
Seeing Huo Linger looking dejected, Shi Teng mumbled softly, "It's okay, I'll take you out to play when I get a chance!"
Hearing the word "play," Huo Linger's eyes instantly lit up. "Great!"
Ding, congratulations to the host for checking in at the Fire Country Imperial Palace. Obtained: Nine Dragons Divine Fire Cover *1 [Nine Dragons Divine Fire Cover: Divine-level treasure, can attack and defend. It can trap opponents and release nine fire dragons to spew out the Samadhi True Fire, refining the opponent. It can also form a defensive array to protect the host.] [Can grow. The stronger the host's level, the greater the power the treasure can exert.]
A hint of joy appeared on Shi Teng's face. The Fire Emperor Palace was indeed a good place!
He had to walk around, maybe he could check in for a few more treasures.
Shi Teng scratched the back of his head, his face full of excitement. "Huo Linger, are there any other good places in your Fire Emperor Palace? Take me for a stroll, will you?"
A good place?
Huo Linger's eyebrows twitched slightly, as if she were deep in thought, then a smile appeared on her face.
"Follow me!"
The two of them left the palace, one in front of the other, and came to a side hall.
Countless red trees and flowers were planted around the hall.
Huo Linger pushed open the door in the middle and walked in.
Shi Teng followed closely behind, and a tempting fragrance wafted over.
"You, you actually brought me to your boudoir?"
Huo Linger said with a face full of joy, "How is it? Is it beautiful? Everything in here was arranged by me personally!"
The sleeping quarters were magnificent, with cloud-peak sandalwood beams, crystal jade walls serving as lamps, pearls as curtains, and gilded bronze as pillar bases.
A six-foot-wide, fragrant rosewood bed was draped with a gauzy, shimmering curtain embroidered with pearl-studded silver thread, depicting begonia flowers. When the wind blew, the curtains moved, creating an illusion of clouds and a mystical sea.
On the bed lay a jade pillow, a soft silk mat, and a silk quilt.
Hanging from the center of the ceiling was a massive moon pearl, radiating light like a full moon.
The floor was paved with white jade, carved with lotus flowers. Each flower was a cluster of five-petaled lotus blossoms, their petals delicate and lifelike, even the stamens were clearly visible.
Shi Teng was once again filled with shock. Money truly allowed one to do as they pleased.
Looking at the large bed in the center, Shi Teng's eyes couldn't help but droop. He had always slept on stone beds, and was used to it.
It had been a long time since he'd seen such a soft, large bed. He had probably forgotten what a Simmons mattress felt like in his past life.
Shi Teng leaped and landed directly on Huo Linger's large bed.
He bounced a little, and it was indeed very soft.
Huo Linger immediately became angry, "Hey, get down! This is my bed!"
Shi Teng didn't pay any attention to Huo Linger. He turned around, used his thighs to hold the quilt, and the pillow and bedding exuded an alluring fragrance.
Huo Linger shouted for a while, but seeing that Shi Teng didn't react at all, she could only sulk and search for something in a cabinet nearby.
Her lips pouted as she muttered, "Hmph, you heartless thing! I kindly brought you back to get medicine, and you're actually lounging on my bed!"
*Ding! Congratulations to the host for checking in at Huo Linger's boudoir. You have obtained an Ancient Vermilion Bird Egg 1 (can be hatched).
Shi Teng was dumbfounded. What did this mean? Checking in at a girl's boudoir and getting a reward of an egg?
This will cause misunderstandings!
If that's not possible, you could give me a set of Vermilion Bird treasure techniques!
Huo Linger stood up and threw the small bottle in her hand to Shi Teng.
Shi Teng picked up the small bottle, opened it, and sniffed. It emitted a strange smell.
"What is this stuff? I, Shi Teng, am in the prime of my youth; I don't need medicine!"
Huo Linger was still a little angry. "This is our Fire Country's unique Vermilion Bird Saliva. It has a miraculous effect on external injuries and can basically heal them instantly.
I saw you were injured in a great battle with the Su Clan's ancestor. I specifically brought you back to get the medicine!"
A warmth welled up in Shi Teng's heart.
He spoke in a friendly tone, "Thank you!"
Actually, the injuries on his body had already healed long ago thanks to the Azure Emperor Wood Sovereign Technique's incredible healing abilities.
Then, he climbed out of Huo Linger's big bed.
Huo Linger had been so kind to him; he couldn't just keep playing the rogue.
Huo Linger spoke, "You just defeated Zhenyuan Marquis and fought the Su Clan's ancestor. You must be exhausted. If you're sleepy, just sleep!"
Huo Linger's complete change of attitude made Shi Teng a little flattered.
"This..."
"Forget it, I won't sleep. Is there anything good to eat here? Get me something to eat, that's the real deal. I haven't eaten anything all day. I originally planned to have a good meal in Zhuque City, but then I ran into that beast Zhenyuan Marquis."
"You won't even give me a chance to eat!"
Huo Linger nodded, "Alright, wait here. I'll go find someone to prepare food for you!"
Soon, one after another, court delicacies were sent into Huo Linger's boudoir.
Shi Teng didn't have any table manners, starting to devour the food like a storm, not even using chopsticks, grabbing everything with his hands.
Huo Linger stood to the side, watching Shi Teng's comical appearance, unsure whether she should be angry or amused.
Shi Teng ate as he spoke in a bold voice, "A true man, born between heaven and earth, should eat meat heartily and drink wine to his fill!"
He laughed up at the sky as he went out the door, for we are not like the lowly weeds.
The great roc, soaring on the wind one day, rises ninety thousand miles.
"Indeed, if you've read the 'Three Hundred Tang Poems', even if you can't write, you can still steal."
Shi Teng's line of poetry unexpectedly made Huo Linger develop a special fondness for him.
Especially the feeling of being with Shi Teng. Even when he annoyed her, she still felt happy inside.
Huo Linger asked, "So, what are your plans next?"
Shi Teng wiped the grease from his mouth, his tone upbeat, "I'm going to the Hundred Clans Battlefield, but I don't know where it is. I thought I'd come find you and get a map!"
Huo Linger's thoughts stirred, and a sheepskin map appeared in her right hand. "Although it's just a map, it has a magical array inside. It can enlarge and shrink according to your will, and it can also guide you!"
How amazing! It's practically black technology!
Shi Teng said, and specifically tapped it twice. The area he tapped instantly magnified countless times.
Shi Teng said in a friendly tone, "Thank you, Huo Linger. If I get the chance, I'll definitely repay you. I'll even offer myself, no problem!"
"Bah, who wants you to offer yourself!"
Huo Linger continued, "In a few days, our Fire Country's once-a-decade Genius Competition will be held. All the young talents and favored sons of the Fire Country will gather in the capital!
It'll be very lively. If you have time, you can come and participate!"
Genius Competition! Shi Teng's eyebrows twitched slightly. He felt like this kind of event was tailor-made for him.
What kind of genius competition wouldn't include him?
Shi Teng went on, "It's such a grand event; the prizes should be pretty good, right?"
Huo Linger nodded, "Of course. This Genius Competition is only held once every ten years. The winner will not only receive a treasure personally bestowed by my mother..."
"You can even directly become the Champion Marquis!"
Champion Marquis?
The more he listened, the more his blood boiled. The Champion Marquis was much cooler than the Desolate Heaven Marquis granted to Shi Hao in Perfect World.
Shi Teng nodded, "Alright, I'll definitely participate!"
Shi Teng then became somewhat curious, "Right, who is your mother? I heard the Fire Emperor say she's very powerful!"
Huo Linger's eyes flickered slightly, and her tone was low, "Of course. Actually, my mother is an ancient Vermilion Bird divine bird!"
Shi Teng's face showed an expression of disbelief. It was okay for the neighbor Tang San to play with a rabbit, but the Fire Emperor, this guy, didn't even spare a bird!
He was simply worse than a beast!
At the Fire Emperor Palace,
The Fire Emperor, who was meditating, couldn't help but cough lightly twice.
"Cough cough!"
What was going on? Was the weather getting cold, or was he using too much genuine energy during his cultivation?
Huo Linger saw through Shi Teng's thoughts and quickly said, "What are you thinking, you little rascal? Although my mother is an ancient Vermilion Bird, she has already taken a human form!"
Shi Teng didn't say much. Does that even need an explanation?
If she hadn't taken a human form, the Fire Emperor would be powerless!
Shi Teng stayed in Fire Country for a while, and Huo Linger took him around, eating all the delicacies of Zhuque City.
Food is the people's heaven.
No matter which plane you're on, food is essential, and it can even give rise to all sorts of cuisine.
Huo Linger being so high-profile with Shi Teng naturally also caught the attention of the Fire Emperor and the ancient Vermilion Bird.
The Fire Emperor didn't care at all. He was hoping Shi Teng would join Fire Country.
Fire Country was in dire need of young prodigies like Shi Teng.
However, the Ancient Vermilion Bird never contacted Shi Teng, worrying that her daughter would be tricked and thus quietly observed from the background.
She wasn't fond of Shi Teng's words and actions.
Besides being eloquent, possessing a strong talent, and being full of youthful enthusiasm, this young man didn't seem to have any other merits.
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