Chapter 1710: Reward

Seeing Xiao Yufan said mysteriously, "There is a treasure inside this small shop that can greatly increase our strength."

Xu Ruoyun asked curiously, "What treasure is it?"

Seeing Xiao Yufan smiled mysteriously, then pointed to an inconspicuous box inside the shop, "That is the treasure we are looking for."

Xu Ruoyun followed the direction Seeing Xiao Yufan pointed and saw that the box had nothing special about it; she asked in confusion, "What is inside that box?"

Seeing Xiao Yufan said mysteriously, "You will know in a moment."

The two bought the box and then returned to the room.

Seeing Xiao Yufan opened the box and found a golden egg inside.

"What is this?" Xu Ruoyun asked curiously.

Seeing Xiao Yufan smiled mysteriously, then took out the instruction manual beside the golden egg.

Xu Ruoyun leaned over to look and found the instruction manual read: "This treasure is the hatching egg of the rare pet 'Holy Spirit Phoenix'. Cultivating beside the hatching egg grants the blessing of the Holy Spirit Phoenix and allows comprehension of the rare martial art 'Holy Spirit Phoenix Dance'."

"Holy Spirit Phoenix? Holy Spirit Phoenix Dance?" Xu Ruoyun widened her eyes, "Is this real?"

Seeing Xiao Yufan nodded and said, "It is real. I have checked; this hatching egg is a genuine Holy Spirit Phoenix egg. As long as we hatch the Holy Spirit Phoenix, we can obtain its blessing and comprehend the 'Holy Spirit Phoenix Dance'."

Xu Ruoyun said excitedly, "Then let us hatch it quickly."

Seeing Xiao Yufan nodded, then placed the hatching egg on the table.

The two sat together beside the table and began the long hatching process.

After one shichen, the hatching egg began to emit faint Jin Guang.

As time passed, the Jin Guang grew stronger and stronger; finally, the hatching egg suddenly cracked open, and a beautiful Holy Spirit Phoenix flew out from inside.

"So beautiful," Xu Ruoyun exclaimed.

Seeing Xiao Yufan nodded and said, "Yes. This is the charm of the Holy Spirit Phoenix."

Next, the Holy Spirit Phoenix circled above their heads, and streams of Jin Guang fell from its body. As the Holy Spirit Phoenix circled, Seeing Xiao Yufan and Xu Ruoyun felt a powerful force transmit from the Holy Spirit Phoenix, entering directly into their bodies.

Next, a powerful aura appeared within their bodies, constantly circulating inside, nourishing their meridians and bones.

Gradually, they felt their cultivation improve, and it continued to grow.

After half a shichen, the Holy Spirit Phoenix finally stopped circling and landed on Seeing Xiao Yufan's shoulder.

At this moment, Seeing Xiao Yufan and Xu Ruoyun felt their cultivation had improved greatly; especially Xu Ruoyun, who broke through directly from the eighth layer of the 'Gloomy Moon Sword Art' to the ninth layer.

Seeing Xiao Yufan also broke through from the ninth layer to the tenth layer.

"Brother, I have broken through to the ninth layer," Xu Ruoyun said excitedly.

Seeing Xiao Yufan patted her head and said with a smile, "Congratulations, Ruoyun. You did very well."

Xu Ruoyun said proudly, "Of course, just look whose sister I am."

Seeing Xiao Yufan smiled, then pointed at the Holy Spirit Phoenix, "We still have an important matter to do."

Xu Ruoyun asked curiously, "What matter?"

Seeing Xiao Yufan said mysteriously, "We must use the Holy Spirit Phoenix's blood to refine pills."

Xu Ruoyun said in surprise, "Really? Can the Holy Spirit Phoenix's blood refine pills?"

Seeing Xiao Yufan nodded and said, "Yes. The Holy Spirit Phoenix is one of the ancient divine beasts; its blood can refine peerless pills. We will use it to refine pills that can help us improve our cultivation."

Xu Ruoyun said excitedly, "Then let us begin quickly."

Seeing Xiao Yufan nodded, then took out a set of pill-refining tools and several medicinal herbs, and began the pill-refining process.

After one shichen, Seeing Xiao Yufan successfully refined a batch of pills named 'Phoenix Blood Pill'.

These Phoenix Blood Pills emitted a faint fragrance, making anyone who smelled them feel refreshed and clear-headed.

"Brother, what pills are these?" Xu Ruoyun asked curiously.

Seeing Xiao Yufan said mysteriously, "These are the pills we just refined using the Holy Spirit Phoenix's blood, named 'Phoenix Blood Pill'."

Xu Ruoyun said in surprise, "Really? Can these Phoenix Blood Pills help us improve our cultivation?"

Seeing Xiao Yufan nodded and said, "Yes. I have checked; these Phoenix Blood Pills can increase our cultivation by two layers."

Xu Ruoyun widened her eyes and said excitedly, "Then let us take the pills quickly."

Seeing Xiao Yufan took out two Phoenix Blood Pills, handed one to Xu Ruoyun, and took one himself.

The two Phoenix Blood Pills melted instantly upon entering the mouth, turning into a powerful force that circulated within their bodies.

Gradually, they felt their cultivation improve greatly again. Especially Xu Ruoyun, who broke through directly from the ninth layer of the 'Gloomy Moon Sword Art' to the tenth layer.

"Great!" Xu Ruoyun jumped up excitedly, "Brother, thank you!"

Seeing Xiao Yufan patted her head and said with a smile, "No need to thank me; this is the result of your own hard work."

Xu Ruoyun said proudly, "Of course, just look whose sister I am."

Seeing Xiao Yufan smiled, then pointed at the Holy Spirit Phoenix, "Now that we have the Holy Spirit Phoenix as a powerful partner, we can sweep through the Jianghu in the future." Xu Ruoyun was somewhat worried, "Brother, although we have the Holy Spirit Phoenix, we cannot therefore sweep through the Jianghu. In the Jianghu, many experts hide in the shadows; we must act carefully."

Seeing Xiao Yufan nodded; he understood Xu Ruoyun's meaning. The Jianghu is treacherous; even with the Holy Spirit Phoenix, one cannot let one's guard down. He said, "Sister is right; we must act cautiously. However, with the Holy Spirit Phoenix, our strength will surely increase greatly, and we will be better able to handle those challenges."

In the following days, Seeing Xiao Yufan and Xu Ruoyun cultivated together with the Holy Spirit Phoenix. With the help of the Holy Spirit Phoenix, their cultivation speed improved greatly. Not only that, the Holy Spirit Phoenix also taught them some powerful skills, making them more adept in battle.

One day, while they were cultivating, they suddenly heard a knock at the door.

Seeing Xiao Yufan and Xu Ruoyun exchanged glances, not knowing who had come to Zhaoshang Sect.

Seeing Xiao Yufan got up and walked to the door, opening it. He saw a young man standing outside; upon seeing Seeing Xiao Yufan, he immediately bowed and said, "Young Master Xiao, I am here to deliver a letter."

Seeing Xiao Yufan asked in confusion, "Who sent you?"

That young man handed over a letter and said, "The King of Fengyang Kingdom personally sent me; this is a secret letter that only you can open."

Seeing Xiao Yufan took the letter, feeling somewhat puzzled in his heart. He opened the envelope and found an invitation inside. The invitation stated that the King of Fengyang Kingdom invited him to visit Wang Gong to discuss important matters.

Seeing Xiao Yufan's heart stirred; he guessed this might be related to the Heilang Gang. He asked that young man, "Do you know what it is about?" That young man shook his head, "I, a humble person, do not know the specific matter; I only heard the guards beside the King say it concerns the matter of the Heilang Gang you handled previously."

Seeing Xiao Yufan understood in his heart; this should be the King of Fengyang Kingdom wanting to personally thank him for his help, while also discussing follow-up matters regarding the Heilang Gang. He said to that young man, "Go back and tell the King of Fengyang Kingdom that I will go to Wang Gong early tomorrow morning."

That young man nodded, then left.

Seeing Xiao Yufan put the letter away, he returned to his room.

Seeing Xiao Yufan return, Xu Ruoyun went to meet him. "Brother, who was looking for you?"

Seeing Xiao Yufan handed the letter to Xu Ruoyun. "It is an invitation from the King of Fengyang Kingdom for me to visit Wang Gong to discuss some matters."

After hearing this, Xu Ruoyun's eyes widened. "Brother, you are going to Wang Gong? Then I must go with you."

Seeing Xiao Yufan shook his head. "No, you just stay here and wait for me. I will return very soon."

After hearing this, Xu Ruoyun was somewhat unhappy. "No, I want to go with you too. I can protect you."

Seeing Xiao Yufan smiled helplessly; he understood Xu Ruoyun's thoughts, but going to Wang Gong was not a matter of fighting and killing. "Rest assured, I will be fine. I will return very soon."

Seeing Xiao Yufan was so resolute, Xu Ruoyun knew that no amount of persuasion would work, so she could only say: "Then you must be careful."

Seeing Xiao Yufan smiled. "Of course, you are my sister; I will definitely be careful."

Early the next morning, Seeing Xiao Yufan took the Holy Spirit Phoenix and headed for the Fengyang Kingdom Wang Gong.

Upon arriving at Wang Gong, Seeing Xiao Yufan was led to the Fengyang Kingdom King's office.