Chapter 1697

Unbeknownst to him, three days passed.

Translation: Unnoticed, three days passed.

But need to keep meaning: "Unnoticed, three days passed." Could be "Unnoticed, three days went by." Keep concise.

Xiao Feng didn't dare to be distracted for a moment; he had originally promised Jiang Ning and the others to move house, but he didn't have time to go offline and do it, so he could only spare a moment to reply, telling them to get busy first and he would come later.

Xiao Feng didn't dare to be distracted for a moment; he had originally promised Jiang Ning and the others to move house, but he didn't have time to go offline and do it, so he could only spare a moment to reply, telling them to get busy first and he would come later.

Make sure it's one line.

Three days later, the breaths of Crane Immortal and Azure Phoenix Immortal gradually calmed, and the origin of their bloodlines finally completed their fusion.

Use glossary: He Xianzi, Qinglian Xianzi. Translation: After three days, the auras of He Xianzi and Qinglian Xianzi gradually calmed, and the origin of their bloodlines finally completed their fusion.

Xiao Feng withdrew his divine sense; his comprehension points were nearly exhausted, and his divine power was almost depleted.

Already given translation: "Xiao Feng withdrew his Divine Sense; his comprehension points were almost exhausted, and his divine power was nearly depleted." We'll output that.

"It's really not easy." He sighed.

Translation: "Really not easy." He sighed.

As soon as his words fell, a scarlet red light burst from the Azure Phoenix Immortal's body.

Use Qinglian Xianzi. Translation: As soon as his words fell, a scarlet red light appeared on Qinglian Xianzi's body.

A resonant phoenix cry rang out, and this immortal directly transformed into her true form.

Translation: A clear phoenix cry rang out, and this Fairy Maiden directly transformed into her true form.

However, due to spatial constraints, her size was compressed to about one meter.

Translation: However, due to space constraints, its size was compressed, about 1 meter.

The multicolored Azure Phoenix divine bird flew and flipped inside the cave, its feathers changing color one by one; the originally bluish‑green main hue was replaced by red.

Already given translation: "The colorful Qinglian divine bird flew and flipped inside the cave, its feathers changing color one by one; the originally bluish‑green main hue was replaced by red." We'll output that.

The feathers at the wing tips, tail, and head turned into a splendid nine‑colored hue.

Translation: Meanwhile, the feathers at the wing tips, tail, and head turned into a splendid nine‑color hue.

"A nine‑colored phoenix, indeed it has ascended to a ninth‑grade spirit beast." Fu Fengshi rarely showed a smile, feeling happy for the spirit beast that had accompanied him for many years.

Use Feng Feng Shi. Translation: "A nine‑colored phoenix, indeed it has risen to a ninth‑grade spirit beast." Feng Feng Shi rarely showed a smile, feeling happy for the spirit beast that had accompanied him for many years.

But… the Crane Immortal showed no movement.

Use He Xianzi. Translation: But…… He Xianzi showed no movement.

Xiao Feng looked at her doubtfully.

Use Xiao Feng. Translation: Xiao Feng looked at her doubtfully.

The Crane Immortal furrowed her brows, gazing at the evolved nine‑colored phoenix, and muttered, "Why haven't I evolved?"

Use He Xianzi. Translation: He Xianzi furrowed her brows, looking at the evolved nine‑colored phoenix, and muttered, "Why haven't I evolved?"

A brilliant light flashed over the nine‑colored phoenix, and it turned back into human form.

Translation: The nine‑colored phoenix flashed with brilliance and turned back into human form.

The Azure Phoenix Immortal… should now be called the Phoenix Immortal; she seems to have become even more beautiful.

Use Qinglian Xianzi. Translation: Qinglian Xianzi…… should now be called Phoenix Fairy Maiden, and she seemed to have become even more beautiful.

She first bowed gracefully, gave Xiao Feng a great salute, and said, "Thank you, Senior Immortal Xiao Feng, for your guidance; I, Qing Nü, have no way to repay you, but if you ever need anything, I am willing to go through fire and water for you, even at the cost of my life."

We have Qing Nü as her true name. Use Xiao Feng. Translation: She first bowed gracefully, gave Xiao Feng a great salute, and said, "Thank you, Immortal Xiao Feng, for your guidance; Qing Nü has no way to repay, and if you ever need anything, I will brave fire and water for you, even at the cost of myriad deaths."

"Qing Nü" is her true name, and Xiao Feng is hearing it for the first time.

Use Qing Nü, Xiao Feng. Translation: Qing Nü is her real name, and Xiao Feng heard it for the first time.

After she finished speaking, she explained to the Crane Immortal: "The origin power within your mutant bloodline seems insufficient, which is likely why you couldn't complete the evolution. Perhaps devouring a bloodline of the same kind would allow you to take the final step."

Use He Xianzi. Translation: After she finished speaking, she explained to He Xianzi: "The primal power contained in your mutant bloodline seems to be lacking, which is why you couldn't complete the evolution. Perhaps devouring the bloodline of a fellow clansman would allow you to take the final step."

"Devour an eighth‑grade bloodline? Where am I supposed to find one…"

Translation: "Devour an eighth‑grade bloodline? Where am I supposed to find one…"

The Crane Immortal pouted, feeling a bit wronged.

Use He Xianzi. Translation: He Xianzi pouted, feeling a bit wronged.

Just like a half‑for‑half exchange, the Azure Phoenix Immortal evolved while she did not; this sense of loss is something only she can feel.

Use Qinglian Xianzi, He Xianzi. Translation: Likewise, it was a half‑for‑half exchange; Qinglian Xianzi evolved, but she did not, and this sense of loss is something only she can feel.

Xiao Feng looked at her miserable expression and smiled faintly: "Really rare, you also have times when you feel bad."

Use Xiao Feng, He Xianzi. Translation: Xiao Feng looked at her woeful appearance and smiled faintly: "It's rare to see you feeling miserable too."

"I'm already this miserable, and you're still mocking me, big brother—that's too much!" The Crane Immortal looked like she was about to cry, and this time it didn't seem like an act.

Already given translation: "I'm already this miserable, and you, big brother, still mock me—too much!" He Xianzi looked as if she were about to cry, and this time it didn't seem like an act. We'll output that.

Qing Nü saw her aggrieved look, felt somewhat unwilling to see her suffer, having taken a big advantage herself, she quickly tried to think of a solution.

Use Qing Nü, He Xianzi. Translation: Qing Nü saw her aggrieved look, felt a bit unwilling to let her suffer, having taken a big advantage herself, she hurried to think of a solution.

After a moment, she said: "Crane Immortal, I have heard that the ancestors of the Phoenix and Vermilion Bird have many bloodline descendants spread throughout the world; the most famous eighth‑grade bloodlines are those of the Sun‑Swallowing Demonic Light Peacock and the Vermilion Flame Southern Ming Bird. The latter's strength seems to be just entering the Venerable realm, so with Senior Immortal Xiao Feng's power, there might be a chance."

Use He Xianzi, Qing Nü, Xiao Feng. Translation: Soon after, she said: "He Xianzi, I once heard that the ancestors of the Phoenix and Vermilion Bird have many bloodline descendants spread across the world; the most famous eighth‑grade bloodlines are those of the two venerables, the Sun‑Devouring Demonic Light Peacock and the Vermilion Flame Southern Ming Bird. The latter's strength seems to be just entering the Venerable realm, and with Immortal Xiao Feng's power, he might have a chance."

The name of the Sun‑Swallowing Demonic Light Peacock, Xiao Feng had heard long ago; a few of its feathers can make a sixth‑grade treasure Peacock Fan, which he still keeps stored in his Heaven‑Swallowing Treasure Pouch.

Already given translation: "Xiao Feng had long heard the great name of the Sun‑Devouring Demonic Light Peacock; a few of its feathers could make a sixth‑grade Supreme Treasure Peacock Feather Fan, which he still keeps stored in his Tian Tian Bao Nang." We'll output that.

However, this venerable is quite formidable, likely around level 2500 or even stronger.

Translation: However, this venerable is quite formidable, likely around level 2500 or even stronger.

Xiao Feng heard of the Vermilion Flame Southern Ming Bird for the first time today; it seems to be around level 2000‑2200, easy to kill, so there's no problem!

Use Xiao Feng. Translation: Xiao Feng had never heard of the Vermilion Flame Southern Ming Bird before; it sounds like it's around level 2000‑2200, easy to kill, no problem!

"Do you know the whereabouts of the Vermilion Flame Southern Ming Bird?" Xiao Feng asked Qing Nü.

Use Xiao Feng, Qing Nü. Translation: "Do you know the whereabouts of the Vermilion Flame Southern Ming Bird?" Xiao Feng asked Qing Nü.

"I don't know." Qing Nü regretfully shook her head.

Use Qing Nü. Translation: "I don't know." Qing Nü shook her head regretfully.

"Waaah, I'm so pitiful~~"

Use He Xianzi? Actually this line is likely He Xianzi crying. No name given but context: He Xianzi. We'll translate as is: "Waaah, I'm so pitiful~~"

Seeing this, the Crane Immortal burst into tears on the spot.

Use He Xianzi. Translation: He Xianzi burst into tears on the spot.

Xiao Feng also felt somewhat helpless.

Use Xiao Feng. Translation: Xiao Feng was also somewhat helpless.

I don't know what nonsense you're talking about...

Already given translation: "I don't know what you're talking about, hammer…" We'll output that exactly as given? The instruction says: "We'll translate as: "I don't know what you're talking about, hammer…" Keep as is." So output that.

But they were just mentioning it casually, and he didn't feel comfortable retorting in front of Fu Fengshi.

Use Feng Feng Shi. Translation: However, they were just mentioning it casually, and he felt embarrassed to retort in front of Feng Feng Shi.

"Wuu~ Big brother, help me out; I'm just missing a tiny bit of origin, I'm almost at the peak but can't get over it, it's awful." The Crane Immortal lunged forward and hugged Xiao Feng's thigh, looking miserable and desperately pleading.

Already given translation: "Wuu~ big brother, help me out—I'm just missing a tiny bit of origin; I'm almost at the peak but can't break through, it's agonizing." He Xianzi lunged forward and clung to Xiao Feng's thigh, looking miserable and desperately pleading. We'll output that.

Xiao Feng knew this guy was a drama queen, having learned many tricks to confuse people from Zixi and the others.

Use Xiao Feng. Translation: Xiao Feng knew this guy was a drama queen, having learned many deceitful tricks from Zixi and the others.

But this time, he genuinely wanted to agree to help.

Use Xiao Feng. Translation: But this time, he genuinely wanted to agree to help.

No matter how you say it, the Crane Immortal is still one of us; the higher her bloodline grade, the brighter her future, the faster her flight speed, and she could be of great help.

Use He Xianzi. Translation: No matter how you say it, He Xianzi is one of our own; the higher her bloodline grade, the brighter her future, the faster her flight speed, and she could be of great help.

Moreover, having a ninth‑grade spirit beast as a mount is far cooler than an eighth‑grade one!

Translation: Moreover, having a ninth‑grade spirit beast as a mount is far cooler than an eighth‑grade one!

Xiao Feng patted the Crane Immortal's head and said, "Stop fussing; after a while, when the Sky Lord's health runs low, I'll take you to slay it. Once the Sky Lord dies, you can devour its corpse while it's still warm, and you should gain something."

Already given translation: "Xiao Feng patted He Xianzi's head and said, \"Stop fussing; after a while, when the Lord of Tian Kong's health bar hits bottom, I'll take you to slay it. Once the Lord of Tian Kong dies, you can devour its corpse while it's still warm, and you should gain something. \"" We'll output that.

The Crane Immortal's bloodline itself leans toward the Sky Lord lineage; if she could obtain the Sky Lord's origin, her chance of advancement would be far greater than by devouring the Sun‑Swallowing Demonic Light Peacock or the Vermilion Flame Southern Ming Bird.

Use He Xianzi, Tian Kong. Translation: He Xianzi's bloodline itself leans toward the Lord of Tian Kong lineage; if she could obtain the Lord of Tian Kong's origin, her chance of advancement would be absolutely far greater than by devouring the Sun‑Devouring Demonic Light Peacock or the Vermilion Flame Southern Ming Bird.

Upon hearing this, the Crane Immortal lifted her head and looked at Xiao Feng: "Big brother, are you serious? The Sky Lord is tens of kilometers huge—my stomach probably… no, it absolutely couldn't hold it!"

Use He Xianzi, Xiao Feng, Tian Kong. Translation: Upon hearing this, He Xianzi lifted her head to look at Xiao Feng: "Big brother, are you serious? The Lord of Tian Kong is tens of kilometers huge—my stomach probably… no, it absolutely couldn't hold it!"

Xiao Feng countered: "Then will you eat it or not?"

Use Xiao Feng. Translation: Xiao Feng countered: "Then will you eat it or not?"

"Eat! If I get the chance, I'll definitely eat it heartily!" She nodded firmly.

Use He Xianzi. Translation: "Eat! If I get the chance, I'll definitely eat it heartily!" She nodded firmly.

The Sky Lord is so massive that eating it whole is impossible; she needs the Sky Lord's origin spirit core, or a large mouthful of bloodline essence.

Use Tian Kong. Translation: The Lord of Tian Kong is so massive that eating it whole is impossible; she needs the Lord of Tian Kong's origin spirit‑core, or a large mouthful of bloodline essence.

This thing can definitely be found on the venerable who just died!

Translation: This thing can definitely be found on the body of a venerable who has just died!

"The Sky Lord still has plenty of health left; be patient and wait. Let's go first, don't disturb their cultivation."

Use Tian Kong. Translation: "The Lord of Tian Kong's health bar is still high; be patient and wait. Let's go first, don't disturb their cultivation."

With the matter settled, Xiao Feng couldn't wait to go study his ultimate technique, so he wanted to leave with his mount.

Use Xiao Feng. Translation: With the matter settled, Xiao Feng couldn't wait to go comprehend his ultimate technique, so he wanted to leave with his mount.

Having gained hope of advancement, the Crane Immortal no longer felt wronged, and her lively thoughts returned.

Use He Xianzi. Translation: He Xianzi had gained hope of advancement, so she was no longer resentful, and her little thoughts became lively again.

She glanced at Fu Fengshi, feeling a little afraid of this Dao Ancestor's daughter.

Use Feng Feng Shi. Translation: She glanced at Feng Feng Shi, feeling a bit afraid of this Dao Ancestor's daughter.

But upon seeing the stunningly beautiful Qing Nü, she couldn't resist acting like a rascal: "Um… Phoenix Immortal, I really helped you a lot this time. You previously promised that if you lent me your bloodline, you would let me… hehehe… does that still count?"

Already given translation: "But upon seeing the stunningly beautiful Qing Nü, she couldn't resist acting like a rascal: \"Um… Qinglian Xianzi, I really helped you a lot this time; you previously promised that if you lent me your bloodline, you would let me… hehehe, does that still count? \""

"You… how could you say that!"

Use Qing Nü. Translation: "You… you actually said that!"

Qing Nü stomped her foot, and her face instantly flushed red.

Use Qing Nü. Translation: Qing Nü stamped her foot, and her face instantly flushed red.

That remark was transmitted privately via voice; only they knew about it, not even Fu Fengshi was fully aware.

Use Feng Feng Shi. Translation: This remark was made via private voice transmission; only they themselves knew, not even Feng Feng Shi was entirely clear about it.

Now, saying it in front of Xiao Feng, she felt a mix of shame and anger, as if she wanted to die.

Use Xiao Feng. Translation: Now, saying it in front of Xiao Feng, she felt a mix of shame and indignation, as if she wanted to die.

"Ah… this… it's fine, my big brother isn't an outsider; he keeps his mouth shut!" The Crane Immortal tried to soothe her.

Already given translation: "Ah… this… it's fine, my big brother isn't an outsider; he keeps his mouth shut!" He Xianzi tried to soothe the other party. We'll output that.

Xiao Feng, being tactful, said: "I'm old and hard of hearing; I didn't catch that. Farewell."

Use Xiao Feng. Translation: Xiao Feng, being tactful, said: "I'm old, my hearing's bad, I didn't catch that—farewell."

Then they directly flashed through the Spiritual Barrier and left.

Feng Feng Shi rubbed his forehead and complained, "Two stupid birds... Get out, don't disturb me."

"Oh... yes, master." Qing Nü shrank her neck, knowing that just then, while the master was cultivating, she had been getting close to He Xianzi, which had already provoked displeasure, so she hastily pulled He Xianzi away to run.

Although she had advanced to the ninth level, her status remained unchanged.

After all, the master is the Dao Ancestor's only daughter; even if a Venerable came, they would still have to obediently make offerings!

The two women and one man left one after another, leaving only Feng Feng Shi alone in the cave.

"I've picked up a bit more karma; just don't let it interfere with my rebirth plan..."

She sighed, her expression somewhat worried.

She immediately used her finger joints as the Nine Palaces and Eight Trigrams, calculated a bit, and muttered to herself: "The Vermilion Bird is so close, yet he wants to kill the Lord of Tian Kong... Forget it, don't speak much with him, lest the karma deepen."

She then closed her eyes and continued her cultivation.

【Today I'll add a little extra to make up for the previous request for leave. With the new year arriving, I wish all readers a happy New Year, may 2023 bring you all success, may those who are studying achieve good grades, may those in online relationships succeed in meeting offline, may those at work strike it rich, may those preparing for pregnancy soon conceive a rabbit baby, may those raising children have every day smooth and worry-free, may those in retirement often smile and stay healthy.】