Chapter 14

Although an unpleasant incident occurred, the joy and bustle of the City Lord's residence today were not affected.

After the final selection of the Yanhuang Academy ended, Li Yanfeng warmly entertained the guests, and the new City Lord's wife was especially graceful.

The banquet was grand and impressive, and Li Yanfeng's hospitality was enough to make people forget that earlier in the day, his joy had almost been ruined by his eldest son.

In no time, it was already late at night.

In the depths of the City Lord's residence, in the 'Liming Pavilion,' Li Yanfeng was dressed in the red attire of a groom. Although he was not young, his imposing presence and formidable cultivation made him stand out.

Such a great figure paired with a peerless beauty like Liu Qing seemed like a match made in heaven.

The two sat facing each other. Now that it was late and the guests had long since left, it was finally time to rest after a busy day.

On the wedding night, a moment is worth a thousand pieces of gold.

Li Yanfeng held a wine cup, while Liu Qing poured wine for him. They drank a few cups, creating a romantic atmosphere.

After drinking, Liu Qing's face turned slightly red, like a ripe peach, sweet and dripping with juice. Combined with her alluring eyes and seductive red lips, she was truly incomparably beautiful. Even the breeze blowing in from outside the window seemed to become hot.

Unfortunately, Li Yanfeng sat upright, very proper, showing no signs of being swayed.

"Brother Feng, I entrust Qianyang's matter to you. I'll drink to you, Brother Feng."

Liu Qing poured another cup of wine. Her slender fingers held the tall wine glass with blue and white patterns, and she drank it in one go, her long and white neck particularly charming in the flickering candlelight.

"No problem. With my relationship with the Lei Zun Manor, Qianyang's matter is my matter. You can rest assured," Li Yanfeng said, drinking a cup of wine.

"It's not that I don't trust you. The competition is quite intense, and the 'Divine Source' can promote the evolution of a Companion Beast's rank, which is extremely precious. Both you and I know what the evolution of a Companion Beast's rank means."

"Indeed, it is very precious. The rank of a Companion Beast almost determines any Beast Master's talent and cultivation limit. Qianyang's Companion Beast is a fifth-rank Companion Beast, which is top-notch in Li Huo City, but in the Yanhuang Academy, it is only at the bottom."

"If it can evolve to a sixth-rank Companion Beast, it will give him a chance to reach the 'Heavenly Mansion.' Your family's status in the Lei Zun Manor will also be greatly improved."

Li Yanfeng nodded seriously, looking at the wine cup in his hand and playing with it.

"Throughout history, every time a Divine Source is born in the world, it is almost always fought over. Although this time's Divine Source is the most basic, it is still priceless."

"Brother Feng, it is our good fortune that it was born in the 'Fire Silk Mountain.' The Fire Silk Mountain surrounds Li Huo City, which is your territory. You know the terrain of the Fire Silk Mountain well, and only you can help Qianyang find this rare Divine Source and make his Lightning Leopard evolve."

Liu Qing refilled Li Yanfeng's cup and blinked her eyes, her gaze full of charm.

"The Fire Silk Mountain is vast, with deep forests, canyons, and abysses. There are many fierce beasts hiding there. Those who can survive in the Fire Silk Mountain are all ferocious beasts, each with a troublesome 'Awakening Skill.' It would indeed be dangerous for Qianyang to go in alone."

"The Lei Zun Manor uses this method to let the younger generation compete, allowing them to grow through trials. No wonder geniuses keep emerging."

Li Yanfeng said, his eyes half-closed.

"Indeed, this competition is very intense. There are seven qualified disciples from the clan. Fortunately, Qianyang has a certain advantage. With your help, his chances are much higher than the others." Liu Qing said, her eyes full of charm.

"When will the other disciples from the Lei Zun Manor arrive? They are accompanied by strong figures from the Lei Zun Manor, right?"

"They will arrive in the next two days. I was allowed to come early because of our marriage. Those children are also protected by strong figures, but once they enter the Fire Silk Mountain, their actions will be restricted by the Lei Zun Manor. At that time, it will truly test the children's abilities, but your familiarity with the Fire Silk Mountain will be a great help."

"Then, three days from now, we will take Qianyang into the Fire Silk Mountain?"

"Yes, everyone will go in at the same time."

Li Yanfeng nodded.

"The Divine Source has four types: Heaven, Earth, Mystery, and Yellow. The most basic Yellow-level Divine Source can make a Companion Beast evolve to the seventh rank! The Divine Source is so mysterious that no one can explain its origin, and it can only be considered a gift from the 'Supreme Deity.'"

"The top-level Divine Source is extremely rare. This time's Divine Source is just an ordinary one, not even a Yellow-level Divine Source, but once it appears, it is almost always fought over. Fortunately, the Lei Zun Manor has good intelligence, so we can act quickly." Liu Qing said, her eyes full of pride when she mentioned the Lei Zun Manor.

Li Yanfeng knew that even after marrying, she would always be a person of the Lei Zun Manor, not of Li Huo City.

But it didn't matter, because he was now also a person of the Lei Zun Manor.

"By the way, I suddenly remembered something. Don't you think your eldest son's little chicken Companion Beast is a bit too strong? I mean, the limit of a first-rank Companion Beast might be at this level?" Liu Qing suddenly asked.

"From its appearance, this chicken doesn't even qualify as a first-rank Companion Beast, but it did have some talent in the past, so I estimate it has this effect. However, I haven't carefully examined the star points in this little chicken's eyes; there might be two or even three." Li Yanfeng said.

"Yes, if it were a second-rank or third-rank Companion Beast, it would make sense." Liu Qing mused.

"Let's not talk about him. Let him fend for himself." Li Yanfeng said finally.

"Yes, three years ago, Brother Feng was almost recognized by the Lei Zun Manor. If it weren't for your son causing trouble, Brother Feng would definitely be in a higher position now." Liu Qing walked over and sat on Li Yanfeng's lap, her seductive curves fully displayed.

"Hmm." Li Yanfeng grunted.

...

When Li Tianming returned from the City Lord's residence, the originally clear sky had started to rain.

Returning to the courtyard, the rain fell, and the old home was overgrown with grass and trees.

"Mother." He was originally worried that his mother would wait in the rain, but he was overthinking it. When he returned, he saw that his mother had already gone back to her room and was sound asleep.

"Her attitude is really good." He was a bit amused and frustrated. He was fighting for his dignity outside, and she was actually sleeping.

He sat by the bed and waited until nightfall when his mother finally woke up.

Seeing Li Tianming sitting safely by the bed, she smiled a bit embarrassedly and asked, "The Yanhuang Order, should we go?"

Li Tianming was depressed when he heard this. She had too much confidence in him.

"I already beat Zifeng, but something changed, and I didn't get the Yanhuang Order." Li Tianming said straightforwardly.

"What changed?"

Li Tianming then told her about Liu Qianyang.

"We have to wait a month? Mother can't wait that long. Li Huo City is too hot; I want to go to the north." She pouted, like a child.

"It might not be a month. I might not be able to beat that guy." Li Tianming said.

"I don't care. I'll give you half a month at most." She smiled mischievously.

"Alright, let you talk big. If I lose, the little yellow chicken will be eaten as a snack, and you'll know what the cruelty of reality is." Li Tianming laughed.

"Bullshit, that big cat wants to eat me? I'll tear him apart." The little yellow chicken jumped up, boasting.

"Don't brag. Who was acting like a mouse today?" Li Tianming said disdainfully.

"What? You must have seen wrong. It wasn't me. I was about to kill it, but you stubbornly pulled me back, asking me to spare him. I was moved by your heartfelt words, so I decided to let the big cat live for a month." The little yellow chicken said seriously.

"Nice, I believe in the little chicken. It's very capable." Wei Jing looked at the little yellow chicken with a gentle gaze.

"Still, my mother has good judgment, unlike you, Li Tianming, who looks down on people." The little yellow chicken jumped into Wei Jing's arms, looking at Li Tianming triumphantly.

"Get lost, this is my mother, not yours. My mother didn't give birth to you." Li Tianming was amused and frustrated. This guy was really quick to get familiar.

"You're bullshitting. I came out of your Companion Space. I was born when you were born. If I wasn't born from my mother, then you must have given birth to me." The little yellow chicken said smugly.

Thinking about it, it did make sense. After all, Li Tianming and most Beast Masters considered their Companion Beasts as true siblings.

Even more so, they shared a bond of fighting side by side and cultivating together.

He used to value Jin Yu more than his own life. Now, although he and the little yellow chicken had only been together for a few days, they had already formed a deep bond of life and death.

"Hey, since you recognize your mother, let your mother give you a name. Calling you 'little chicken' all the time isn't nice." Li Tianming suddenly thought.

"Name? I'm called Eternal Hell Phoenix." The little yellow chicken said proudly.

"The name is too long, it sounds like you're just trying to fill up space. Let's give you a nickname. Mother, you decide." Li Tianming said.

Wei Jing, being a cultured person, was good at naming. Li Tianming's name, which means 'Heaven's Mandate,' was also her choice.

"Me?" Wei Jing lifted the little yellow chicken, thought for a moment, and then smiled, saying, "Tianming has been in the dark for three years. Your appearance brought him to the light. Your body is small and fragile now, but you shine brightly, like a 'firefly' in the dark. So, I'll name you 'Yinghuo.' What do you think?"

"The 'Ying' in Yinghuo is based on the 'fire' character." Wei Jing added.

"My name, Yinghuo?" The little yellow chicken was stunned, perhaps already having a special feeling for this name.

"This isn't sexy enough, nor is it humble enough. It doesn't fit your image." Li Tianming laughed.

"Get lost! I want this name!" The little yellow chicken said, eager to peck Li Tianming to death.

"Ha ha..."

From then on, it was decided. The Eternal Hell Phoenix would be named 'Yinghuo.'

Today, Li Tianming didn't succeed. He didn't make Li Yanfeng bow to him. He thought this night would be difficult, but he didn't expect his mother to be so relaxed and the little yellow chicken to be so happy, and he also fell into happiness.

At this moment, he understood more about what home felt like!

It was a mother who deeply loved him, who pretended everything was fine to avoid making him sad, and who had full confidence in her child.

It was a brother who could laugh and fight but was deeply connected, sharing life and death.

In the future, he would have more siblings. There were nine eggs in the Companion Space, and one of them was already showing signs of movement. Li Tianming was looking forward to the arrival of this new member.

The only regret was that his mother looked even older in the candlelight. Li Tianming was afraid, not knowing when he would lose her.

That would be more painful than his own death!

"The Clear Spirit Grass is gone. This is the only thing that can make my mother more comfortable." Late at night, Li Tianming was deeply thinking.

"Let's put Liu Qianyang and the Yanhuang Order aside for now. I'll go to the 'Fire Silk Mountain' again to see if I can find the Clear Spirit Grass."

"Before, my cultivation was not restored, and every time I went to the outer circle of the Fire Silk Mountain, it was almost a matter of life and death. My mother didn't want me to go, but now that my cultivation has recovered, she probably won't object."

The Clear Spirit Grass is not a particularly precious herb, but it is very rare. It is not useful to most people, so it is hard to find in the market. The only option is to go to the Fire Silk Mountain and hope for luck.

In the next one or two days, Li Tianming prepared everything his mother would need for the coming period. Although her Companion Beast was also sick, it could help her in a critical moment.

"It's okay if you can't find it. Just remember to come back early." Wei Jing said, reluctant to let him go.

Actually, she knew her time was limited. In the remaining time, she most hoped that Li Tianming would be by her side.

"Definitely."

After saying these two words, Li Tianming set out again!