readytorunbook Chapter 559 The Elder Doesn't Want to Take Care of the Child 1
Chapter 559 The Elder Doesn't Want to Take Care of the Child 1
[Congratulations, host, on completing the main and side quests and receiving the side quest reward—a summoning device.]
As soon as the system finished speaking, a small, warm, crimson stone appeared in Zhao Zhao's hand. It was engraved with intricate spiritual patterns and glowed faintly.
[Activation via host's blood.]
Zhao Zhao lowered her eyes slightly and cut her finger without hesitation.
[Summoning device successfully bound! From now on, the owner of this stone can summon the host anytime, anywhere.]
Zhao Zhao: ...Is this really a reward?
Small things can have great power.
Zhao Zhao gripped the important stone in her hand, and the next second a bright light flashed before her eyes, and she entered the small world again.
The earth-shaking cry of the phoenix resounded through the sky, and all around were the excited calls of various birds, creating a lively and festive atmosphere.
The plot unfolds, and this time Zhao Zhao is Qing Luan Yi Zhao, a young elder of the Phoenix Clan in the Spirit Realm with pure blood.
The Phoenix Clan in the Spirit Realm has five types of phoenixes: the Fire Phoenix, the Yuanchu, the Yuezhuo, the Qingluan, and the Honghu. Among them, the Fire Phoenix is stronger and holds a higher status than the other types of phoenixes.
The current Phoenix Lord of the Phoenix Clan is an ancient fire phoenix.
Now, the two phoenix eggs laid by the Phoenix Lord a hundred years ago have hatched. The two young masters were born with one strong and one weak, and the stronger young master's bloodline purity was not as good as the weaker young master's.
The two brothers had terrible personalities and hated each other. Their upbringing was chaotic and unsettling, and they almost lost their lives to other tribes several times when they tried to run away from their clan.
As they grew up, the two were unwilling to protect the Phoenix Clan together. Lacking a responsible ruler and with few offspring, the Phoenix Clan gradually became vulnerable to external enemies, and the once dominant Phoenix Clan slowly declined.
Main Quest: Maintain order and stability in the spirit world for a thousand years.
Side Quest: Nurture two powerful and responsible young Phoenix Clan leaders, helping the Phoenix Clan achieve glory.
[Host's character profile: A seemingly cold-faced but warm-hearted young elder.]
A variety of flowers and plants dot the vast and refreshing mountain forest, and dappled sunlight filters through the leaves of the towering ancient trees, falling on the white-haired boy standing quietly in the forest.
The mysterious and ancient spiritual patterns on his cyan robe reflected the light, making the tall and slender young man seem to be glowing all over.
At this moment, those emerald green eyes stared straight at the Phoenix Palace atop the distant mountain peak, radiating a powerful aura, while her exquisitely sculpted face remained devoid of any superfluous emotion.
[The countdown to your 100-year lifespan has begun. Please complete the mission as soon as possible.]
Zhao Zhao's eyes flickered slightly, and her cold voice rang out in the woods: "I have never fought such a rich 'battle' before."
002 chuckled in a very human way: "Think about it from another perspective, in this world you'd have to raise a child for a hundred years!"
Zhao Zhao: ......
In the spirit realm, the birth rate of offspring of the two ancient beast races, the dragon race and the phoenix race, has been decreasing over the past few thousand years.
In the hundred years that Zhao Zhao has grown up, he has never seen a cub smaller than himself, so much so that now he has no idea how to get along with the two newly born young masters.
A loud phoenix cry resounded through the sky. Today, the two young masters of the Phoenix Clan were born, but Zhao Zhao stood there hesitant.
"Little one~ what are you doing standing here?"
A loud and enthusiastic phoenix cry rang out, and a golden phoenix swooped down from the azure sky towards Zhao Zhao's location. Its feathers, as if made of gold, shone brightly in the sunlight, exuding power and nobility.
The enormous claws reached out towards the small figure on the ground, and in an instant, Zhao Zhao was surrounded by the powerful bird claws. He said with a slight helplessness, "Third Elder, I'm all grown up now, please put me down."
He is a hundred years old and no longer a cub who needs their constant care; he can walk on his own.
Nan Yu laughed heartily, "A hundred-year-old habit can't be changed so easily."
He didn't put Zhao Zhao down, but instead sped up and rushed towards the magnificent palace on the mountaintop: "Today, two young masters are born. Have you prepared any gifts?"
"Finally, it's your turn to give a gift to the cub. How about it, are you happy?" The loud voice sounded very excited and kept chattering away.
Zhao Zhao didn't speak. He struggled expressionlessly in the huge bird's claws. Nan Yu noticed the slight force and a hint of doting flashed in his huge yellow eyes.
"Alright, alright, fly by yourself then." Zhao Zhao wasn't talkative, but Nan Yu could tell what he was thinking from his actions and expressions.
As soon as the words were spoken, the still-young blue phoenix appeared in the air, overtaking the enormous phoenix at an extremely fast speed, and gracefully flew towards the direction of the phoenix's cry.
"You brat~"
In the past hundred years, only Qingluan Zhaozhao was born among the five phoenixes of the Phoenix Clan, and the eyes of dozens of ancient phoenixes were almost all on this child.
The children they have devoted their lives to raising are now beginning to show their potential.
Nan Yu's enormous eyes gazed at the young man who was just beginning to grow up, his eyes filled with gentle satisfaction. He followed behind at a leisurely pace, his eyes always fixed on Zhao Zhao.
At the summit, the sacred and solemn golden palace was bustling with activity. Various powerful birds arrived one after another from all directions, landing in front of the palace and transforming into handsome men and women.
Among them, Zhao Zhao, who was shorter and smaller than them, was very conspicuous. Even while he was still in the air, he was noticed and surrounded by people.
"Wow, Zhao Zhao can fly now! That's amazing!"
"My little one~ I recently obtained some spiritual fruits. How about I deliver them to your residence later?"
"Zhao Zhao is so beautiful, her big feathers are so well cared for!"
"..."
Zhao Zhao let out a soft "chirp." He wasn't very good at handling this kind of situation and was a little nervous. He was already not talkative, so he became even more so.
"Alright, stop crowding around Zhaozhao, our youngest is shy." The snow-white swan squeezed in, its silvery-white, warm eyes looking directly into those clean, cool emerald eyes.
This was Bai Yu, the second elder of the Phoenix Clan. With her speaking, the other spirit birds stopped teasing Zhao Zhao.
A huge yellow phoenix arrived from behind, and together with Zhao Zhao and Bai Yu, they transformed into human form in front of the Phoenix Lord's Hall. The three exquisitely beautiful and imposing elders appeared together, instantly attracting the attention of countless people.
"The three elders invite you in."
As soon as they stood still, the Phoenix Lord sent someone to invite them in. Bai Yu placed her slender fingers on Zhao Zhao's head and asked gently, "Have you prepared any gifts?"
She shared the same concern that Nan Yu had just expressed.
Elders should prepare gifts when they first meet the cubs, as this is a Phoenix Clan tradition that represents their love and care for the newborn cubs.
Zhao Zhao is young, and they are worried that he will forget about it.
“Yes.” Zhao Zhao hadn’t forgotten. The aloof young man raised his hand slightly, and there lay a small crimson stone on his snow-white palm.
Nan Yu and Bai Yu's expressions remained unchanged, and they still praised with smiles, "Our youngest child has grown up and even knows how to prepare gifts for the cubs."
"The stones are very beautiful; I believe the young masters will like them."
Zhao Zhao calmly put away the stone and stepped into the palace with the other two elders.
Many spirit beasts came to offer their congratulations today, but only a few phoenixes of pure blood were allowed to enter the Phoenix Lord's palace.
As soon as she stepped into the barrier, the earth-shattering cries of the cubs entered her mind, and Zhao Zhao, whose mental strength was weak, felt dizzy.
A pleasant fragrance wafted to his nose. Nan Yu stood in front of him, and Bai Yu's warm hand covered his ear, warming his ears slightly.