In the valley, Marco had been standing guard for a month. That morning, the eggshell suddenly emitted a faint "crack" sound. Marco immediately opened his eyes, a flicker of anticipation flashing in his double pupils.
The cracks on the eggshell multiplied, and the rainbow halo grew increasingly brighter. Suddenly, a tiny beak emerged from the shell, followed by the entire egg splitting in half. A small, damp bird appeared before Marco.
To Marco's surprise, the bird's feathers were not as brilliantly multicolored as its mother's but instead displayed a pale bluish-green hue. Only the faint outline of double pupils could be vaguely seen in its eyes, emitting a weak glow.
"Chirp chirp..." The little bird let out a feeble cry, wobbling as it walked toward Marco. It rubbed against Marco's hand with its still-damp feathers, its eyes filled with dependence.
A warm current surged in Marco's heart. Clearly, the little bird had mistaken him for its mother because he carried the aura of the Double Pupil Bird Soul Bone. Gently cradling the bird, he used his Soul Power to dry its feathers.
"Little one, your feathers are bluish-green, so I'll call you Qing Yu," Marco said softly.
The little bird seemed to understand, chirping happily twice and lightly pecking Marco's finger in agreement. Marco was astonished to discover that Qing Yu possessed remarkable intelligence, able to comprehend simple meanings right after birth.
Over the next few days, Marco carefully tended to Qing Yu. He gathered mild medicinal herbs from near the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, crushed them, and fed them to Qing Yu. The bird's growth rate was astonishing—within just three days, its feathers had fully grown, and its size had increased by a full circle.
What surprised Marco most was Qing Yu's special ability. Though still very small, Qing Yu could already fly short distances, and while flying, a faint bluish glow would emanate around it, moving at incredible speed.
"Truly worthy of being a descendant of the Double Pupil Bird," Marco marveled. He decided to take Qing Yu home and began packing his belongings.
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Heaven Dou City, Li Residence.
Ye Qingwan was trimming plants in the garden when she suddenly felt a stir in her heart and looked up at the sky. A bluish light descended from above, and Marco landed in the courtyard holding Qing Yu.
"Marco!" Ye Qingwan rushed forward in delight, but upon seeing Qing Yu in Marco's arms, she froze. "This is..."
"Mother, this is Qing Yu," Marco briefly introduced. "It's a bit complicated. I'll explain in detail once Father and Lingling return."
Though filled with questions, Ye Qingwan first arranged for Marco to rest. She noticed something unusual about Marco's eyes but considerately refrained from asking immediately.
In the evening, Li Zhaoyan and Ye Lingling returned home. Everyone was overjoyed to see Marco back safely.
After dinner, the family gathered in the living room. Marco began recounting his experiences over the past six months.
"What? An 80,000-year Double Pupil Bird?" When Marco mentioned the Double Pupil Bird, Li Zhaoyan abruptly stood up, his face drastically changing. "You encountered an 80,000-year Soul Beast?"
Ye Qingwan also gasped sharply. "Marco, are you alright? An 80,000-year Soul Beast is comparable to a Titled Douluo!"
Marco reassured them, "Father, Mother, don't worry. The Double Pupil Bird is an auspicious beast and didn't harm me." He continued to describe how the Double Pupil Bird had been injured by the Dark Demonic Evil God Tiger.
Upon hearing the name "Dark Demonic Evil God Tiger," Li Zhaoyan's fist clenched abruptly, his eyes blazing with hatred: "Dark Demonic Evil God Tiger! Where is it?"
"In the area near the core region of Star Dou Great Forest," Marco said. "But the Double Pupil Bird said that Dark Demonic Evil God Tiger has sixty thousand years of cultivation, with strength comparable to a hundred-thousand-year Soul Beast."
Li Zhaoyan took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down: "Sixty thousand years... It's a pity we don't know the exact location, otherwise..."
Ye Qingwan gently held her husband's hand: "Zhaoyan, we must plan carefully for revenge. Let's first hear Marco finish speaking."
Marco continued recounting the process of the Double Pupil Bird's sacrifice. When he mentioned obtaining the External Spirit Bone Double Pupil Eye, everyone was utterly astonished.
"External Spirit Bone?" Ye Lingling exclaimed, "Brother, you're so lucky! External Spirit Bones are countless times more precious than ordinary Soul Bones!"
Li Zhaoyan also revealed a gratified smile: "Marco, quickly show us the abilities of the Double Pupil Eye."
Marco circulated his Soul Power, and his eyes instantly transformed into the double pupil appearance. Four pupils arranged in concentric circles emitted a faint seven-colored glow.
"The Double Pupil Eye has two main abilities," Marco explained. "One is Insight, which can see through illusions and perceive energy flows; the other is Double Pupil Divine Light, which can directly attack the enemy's Sea of Consciousness."
He demonstrated the Insight ability, accurately describing the positions of flowers and plants in the courtyard through the wall. Then he showcased the Double Pupil Divine Light, an invisible mental shock that caused a distant vase to tremble slightly.
"So amazing!" Ye Lingling marveled. "Brother, what level has your spiritual power reached now?"
"It should be equivalent to that of a Soul Saint," Marco said.
Li Zhaoyan nodded with satisfaction: "Such an opportunity is truly rare. Marco, you must cherish this fortune well."
At this moment, Qing Yu poked its head out from Marco's embrace, curiously observing everyone.
"Is this the Double Pupil Bird's child?" Ye Qingwan asked gently. "Why are its feathers azure?"
"It might be because I've been nurturing it with the Soul Power of the Azure Flame Phoenix," Marco guessed. "Although Qing Yu's feather color has changed, its pupils already show the rudiments of double pupils."
As if to prove Marco's words, Qing Yu blinked its eyes, faint double pupil outlines visible within.
"What a clever little fellow," Ye Lingling said, extending her hand. Qing Yu hesitated for a moment before gently pecking her finger.
Marco continued: "Qing Yu has high intelligence - it could understand simple speech right after hatching. I named it Qing Yu, and it seems to like the name very much."
"Qing Yu... a very beautiful name," Ye Qingwan said softly, stroking Qing Yu's feathers. "Marco, you must take good care of it and not betray the Double Pupil Bird's trust."
"I will, Mother," Marco pledged solemnly.
Li Zhaoyan pondered for a moment before saying: "Regarding the news about the Dark Demonic Evil God Tiger, let's not spread it for now. With our current strength, we're not yet capable of dealing with it."
"I understand, Father," Marco nodded. "The urgent task now is to improve our strength. I've already reached level forty-six."
Ye Lingling said happily: "Brother, you'll definitely break through soon! When the time comes, we'll go hunt for Spirit Rings together."
The family chatted for a long time before finally retiring to rest late at night. Marco returned to his room to find Qing Yu already asleep on his bed, her small body gently rising and falling with each breath.
Gazing at Qing Yu's peaceful sleeping face, Marco felt warmth fill his heart. He gently stroked Qing Yu's feathers, silently vowing: "Senior, I will definitely take good care of Qing Yu and train diligently to avenge you as soon as possible."
Starting the next day, Marco began his new cultivation. With the enhancement of his Double Pupil Eye, his training speed accelerated significantly. Qing Yu also grew day by day, her feathers becoming increasingly full, and the characteristics of her double pupils becoming more pronounced.
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